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...Garnet, in speaking of the Harvard Stroke, says: "The Storrow stroke is from beginning to end one big smooth heave, and from the moment the oar enters the water until it reaches the air, the oarsman is almost standing on the stretcher. In direct contrast to the English stroke, his weight is not resting heavily on the seat, or at eight angles to the direction of the boat. Moreover, the boat is rigged close; the stretchers are not more than twelve inches from the end of the slide; the slides are lengthened, too, from twenty-six to twenty-eight inches...
...time as was consistent with the avoidance of "rushing" the slides. There was hardly the slightest perceptible "hang" of shoulders or hands at either end of the stroke. Although the body work was not all that could be desired, the "watermanship" or action of the blades was as smooth as the stroke of a piston...
...Hunting at Rossness" by Mr. Bates is a tragic tale of the days of the clans in Scotland. The narrative is smooth and effective, though it lacks gracefulness of language. The interest of the story increases rapidly to the death of the Earl...
...college yard has never looked better than it does now. The smooth lawns, the well-kept walks, the noble elms and the venerable old buildings form a beautiful picture. The college authorities have met with the greatest success in their efforts to beautify the yard, and certainly deserve the heartiest thanks of the University...
...article is halting and uneven. The writer of the contribution on "Fifty Lyrics from the Elizabethan Dramatists" has attempted to cover a great deal of ground, and as far as he has gone, has succeeded fairly well. The work is appreciative and careful and the style consistent and smooth. The short contribution "Henry the Second" written in oratorical style contains little that is original or of a high order of merit. It is inferior to the other portions of the number. The stanzas entitled "Arnold Dead" are very unequal. The first is labored and unmeaning, the second pointed and good...