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...framed as to benefit publishers rather than authors. Pub. Circ., Jan. 10, 1891; Pub. Weekly...
...motion on the fixed seat, the 'varsity crew are at last showing some signs of crew style and may now be criticized with a little reason. The crew is unquestionably hard at work in the first place, and the candidates are all showing rapid improvement though the crew is rather behindhand at present. The men are, on the whole, raw, and have had to be coached greatly on the rudiments. At this time of the year crews are frequently rowing with sliding seats, but this year the men are just beginning to break their arms on the fixed seats. Last...
...said also that the men look stockier than most crews and the average height of the candidates seem to be less than for several years. There is no lack of muscular strength among the men, though the strongest men are most inexperienced. The rowing is rather faulty at present, stiffness and awkwardness being visible in the rowing of almost every man. Following is a allots of the men with some criticisms on their rowing and general information...
FINE ARTS 3.- Reviews in Manter 2 this afternoon at 2.15 p. m., and this evening at 7.15 p. m. The subject matter will be the same for the two reviews. I shall deem it a favor if those who conveniently can will attend in the afternoon rather than in the evening. Please bring Reber's Ancient Art. The reviews will be illustrated by photographs. Fee. $3 cash...
...prominent feature of the symphony is its "heavenly length," but its unfailing brilliancy and the lively motion of the finale held the attention of the audience to the close of the rather long programme. Applause was frequent, though not as hearty as it might have been. Mr. Nikisch has abandoned his former practice of conducting without notes; he used the score even for the familiar Egmont Overture. Mrs. Nikisch, also following the music from a score, was an attentive listener on the front...