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...feel well and seem to have a larger amount of vigor since they came here. A more confident feeling seems to pervail...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: From New London. | 6/15/1891 | See Source »

...five remaining sketches and descriptions, "Into the Dark" and "The Lighthouse of Villefranche" seem to us to be the best. The former exhibits an energy and vividness in direct contrast with its author's other sketch in the number, "Old Sam," being as it is a portrayal of the thoughts and sufferings of a disappointed lover about to commit suicide. "The Lighthouse of Villefanche" has a strength of diction which is well-suited to the dramatic scenes which the sketch portrays...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Advocate. | 6/10/1891 | See Source »

...saying that "It never rains unless it pours" comes to mind as one thinks of the difficulties that seem to fall in the way of the 'varsity crew. In the first part of the year when the hopes of all who have the interests of our rowing at heart were high, the coach question disappointed and discouraged all. Again and again when the persistent and untiring efforts of Coach Adams and Captain Perkins seemed to have mastered circumstances, some accident has cast a gloom over the brightening prospect. Captain Perkins is still unable to take his position in the boat...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The 'Varsity Crew. | 6/8/1891 | See Source »

...rather interesting to note the statistics-even though they be not full-regarding the opinions of the "Three Years Course" held by the present senior class. It seems that its opponents outnumber its approvers in a proportion of almost three to one. It is noteworthy, moreover, that of the supporters of the proposed change the majority are men who have not been in the class during the whole course. This preference by this part of the men is so decided that it would seem to be an indication of some special influence. Exactly what the influence is it is hard...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 6/4/1891 | See Source »

...Comite de Patronage has on it many of the most noted men in France. Those of the committee that I have met seem willing to do all in their power to carry out the object for which the committee was organized...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Students' Association at Paris. | 6/3/1891 | See Source »