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...drizzling March rain on their ulsters hung damp...
...practice of rushing into print with every little annoyance cannot be censured too severely. A rain-drop has the indiscretion to fall upon some exalted neck, an umbrella is misplaced at Memorial, a reserved book is taken out over night by an instructor, - forthwith the indignant soul seizes pen and paper and scribbles off a long tirade about the soullessness of corporations, the heartlessness of directors, or the incompetence of instructors. These effusions do some good, no doubt, but only to him who meets with such mishaps; they in no way concern the public. Real grievances, in nine cases...
...When our men are working hard to retrieve Harvard's defeats of last season, their training is certainly made less monotonous and more earnest and attractive if they feel that the eyes of all the University are upon them. As it is at present, the 'Varsity row every day, rain or shine, and the Nine practise daily in the Gymnasium, and yet not a man takes enough interest to watch and give them an encouraging word. Last year after the race, members of the 'Varsity were heard to complain of this very treatment. Harvard will have to work very hard...
...Watson, and Badger, well known as fine half-backs. Our men, on the other hand, were lighter, and rather weak in their half-backs, the latter fact being especially noticeable in the game. The time set for beginning was 2.30; and, a little later than that, notwithstanding a pouring rain, play was called, Yale winning the toss, and taking the wind. Kent kicked off for Harvard, and for a minute or two we kept close to Yale's goal. But the ball was soon returned, and gradually moved towards Harvard's 25 yd. line, within which it remained most...
...rain-drops sing to the billowy brine...