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...acknowledge the receipt of the Rowing and Athletic Annual for 1874. It seems more interesting than the generality of books of its kind, as, in addition to the bare mention of contests, which is, however, very full, we notice an able article on the use of the sliding seat; also some instructive hints on Athletics, in regard to choice and plan of grounds and best methods of promoting good style and form; while the editor rehearses the main events of the last season, with a tolerably good account of the college regatta. A directory of the names of all competitors...
...acknowledge the regular receipt of the Every Saturday, which becomes more entertaining with every number. The editorial department is very spicy...
...receipt of the Forest and Stream, a weekly paper under the charge of Charles Hallock, author of the Fishing Tourist. Its columns, as its name indicates, are devoted largely to the sports of the forest and stream, and in this line furnish the best reading possible. General sporting intelligence, however, also finds a place, and in a much more attractive and refined form than in any other American publication...