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...beam was spliced. The main pillar which supported the weight above was not a continuous piece of timber, but was patched at the lower part with a smaller piece which was let a short distance into the transverse beam. At this same point was inserted a plank running at right angles to the pile and the main beam and extending back to the boat house. With all these holes and patches the spot was naturally a very weak one. Of course under ordinary circumstances the structure could support the weight it had to sustain, but on this occasion the crowd...
...prevent any little inconveniences which might arise at the first attempt, we shall show how easily this can be done. Upon presenting the certificate which states that "Mr.- has complied with the law respecting admission to the freshman class" at the desk of the library, which is at the right as one enters, Mr. - will be assigned a page in the library book. This done he is prepared to take out a book, and upon turning round he will find himself face to face with a row of drawers, which are lettered alphabetically, according to authors. These drawers contain cards...
Entries for the handicap university meeting will close at 10 P. M. Tuesday evening, except that the executive committee reserve the right to enter a limited number of freshmen at any time before Wednesday evening. Entries may be made to F. S. Parker, 44 M., in writing or in person, and with all entries for both freshman and handicap meetings one dollar for each person must be enclosed...
...Columbia College has for the third time failed to send a crew to the Child's race. On each occasion she has disappointed the two other contesting colleges; and her course has been discourteous throughout. With her reasons for retiring we have nothing to do; but we have a right to be informed of the result of those reasons before the last moment. If Columbia feels that she cannot afford to supply crews for New London and the Schuykill, let her withdraw from the latter. Our Varsity would be glad to meet her on any other course, at any other...
...instructed by the government of the State which they represent. Accordingly members from the same State never vote on opposite sides of a bill as frequently happens in this country. It is not essential that each State should be represented by its full number of delegates, as the right of casting its full number of votes may be given to one. Prof. Von. Holst's lecture was very able and instructive. His address this evening on "Parlementarismus in Germany" will undoubtedly draw a large audience...