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...fact that college exercises will be resumed on Tuesday morning after the celebration, at so unusual a time as eleven o'clock, may at first seem rather remarkable, but a careful study of the programme for Monday evening will doubtless remove any questions that might have arisen in regard to that matter. Then, indeed it will very likely be a source of wonder, not that the hour was set so late, but that it was arranged for so early...
...date their graduation in subsequent years; university lords of one term's standing have ceased to regard classless refugees of no standing whatever, as the legitimate victims of their varied and erratic humours. The wingless elements no longer look upon the winged with irreverence, prejudice and hatred, but rather behold in their lofty flight the prospects of their own high, glorious career. In short, "comme il faut." The sooner will all fly when those who can become an inspiration, not an aversion to those who cannot...
...Hayes would advise everyone who desires to study elocution to attend the recitations rather than receive private instruction. So far only a small percentage of the applicants for admission to Mr. Hayes' course have put in an appearance at the regular hours of meeting...
There was rather a small meeting in Holden, but as all the men present were of the same mind, the meeting went off as smoothly as possible. The following officers were elected without opposition: president, F. Remington, '87; vice-president, G. S. Mumford, '87; secretary, J. Walter Wood, jr., '88; and treasurer, W. S. Allen, '87. There being no more business before the house, on a motion of Mr. Brooks, '87, the meeting adjourned...
...transported some little distance in Capt. Moulthrop's small row boat. However, everything was finally landed, and he freshmen sat down to supper. At about seven o'clock the men took a short row, returning before it became very dark. Their work is still rather rough, but great improvement may be expected during the coming week...