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...while we are upon this subject, is it not rather strange that this custom is not more general among us? In all the German and French universities this usage has received the sanction of long observance. In many of our own instructions of learning it has become a matter of daily occurrence, notably at the medical schools of New York. Such manifestations of respect can hardly be otherwise than gratifying to the instructor who is honored by them...
...former and retained the latter. I became desperate: a Freshman stands before me with an uninjured prize upon his head. I rush at him; he perceives my intention and with both hands clasped tight on his "plug" bears on for dear life; he decides to retain his scalp rather than his hat. Victory! Our first rush is about over. The two sides are very evenly matched, neither seems to have any decided advantage. Every one now looks to himself to see if he has suffered any injury. I find that my eye has a tendency to close; my nose seems...
...symphony which was heard here for the first time, has little in it of interest; it is unmelodious in its themes, and on the whole tedious. The andante was the most enjoyable movement. The work is written in the most advanced modern fashion, but the final effect is rather one of noise with but few really valuable ideas...
...about seven, the Harvard contingent began to form in front of Charles St. Jail, where, it is said, many had already engaged quarters for the night. After a rather long wait at this point, the column took up its march through Charles, Beacon and Berkely sts., to Marlborough, where it made the final halt before starting over the regular route...
...attempts at goal were futile. The ball was then passed by Bemis to Kimball, the latter made a fine rush evading all the Trinity men and scoring a touchdown. Bemis kicked a goal and this made the score 22 to 0 for the second inning. As it was rather dark the referee called the game a few minutes before the time fixed to stop...