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...succeeded by a larger sheet, and of a somewhat higher tone, called "The Harvard Herald," a name that was changed at the beginning of the following year to "The Daily Herald." In October of the same year a consolidation was effected between "The Crimson," which had been appearing semi-monthly, and "The Daily Herald," and a new daily was formed and known as "The Herald Crimson," until the fall of '84, when the name was modified to "THE CRIMSON," under which title it has led a prosperous existence ever since...
...Harvard appeared in the month of July, 1810, and was known as the "Harvard Lyceum." Its editors, among whom were Edward Everett and Samuel Gilman, the author of "Fair Harvard," written for the centennial celebration in 1836, were all members of the class of 1811. The magazine appeared semi-monthly and was devoted to the discussion of such abstruse and heavy subjects that it was unable to maintain any popularity with the students and died after the short existence of one year. The last number, which appeared in March, 1811, contained a farewell address of the editors, in which they...
...fifth semi-monthly entertainment in the course at Boston College was given last evening at College Hall before a large and appreciate audience. The programme consisted of 12 numbers, several of which were encored and all roundly applauded...
...twelve rang the close of the morning study hours." The violin was not thought much of, and for the term of four years two violins and a violoncello were the only stringed instruments in the club, or in the college at large. French horns, and bass-horns called "semi-brass monsters" were occasional innovations, but we learn that on more than one occasion these instruments "did not chord with the flutes...
...meeting the Shooting Club yesterday afternoon was rather slim, only those who were interested in the division of the spoils being present. This shoot concluded the series of matches that has been running for the past three weeks. No new series will be opened till after the semi-annual examinations. Following is the list of prize-winners in the different matches. Ties may be shot off at the practice shoots...