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...remainder of the time, however, the ball was forced now toward one goal and now toward the other, as either side gained a slight advantage. At this time Harvard succeeded in gaining two touch-downs, but they were not allowed by the referee. A heavy fall of rain somewhat marred the playing of Harvard, who relied upon their constant passing. The playing of Britannia was fine as regards tackling, but in all other respects was much poorer than what we must expect from Yale and Princeton. Harvard's passing was good, the tackling and kicking fair. Among the visitors, Belcher...
...though they somewhat younger...
...more fortunate than Eighty-two in combining good acting with excellent singing, nor can we praise too highly the trouble that has been taken to make these performances a success. The Boat Club is really in need of the money that will be cleared, as the subscriptions have been somewhat lower than usual this year, and the additional expense of running the steam-launch will have to be provided for. The friends of the College, who have shown their interest in the undergraduates by taking tickets, are to be heartily thanked, and it is to be hoped that this custom...
...girl, who was sitting reading, or pretending to read, at the foot of a large maple-tree whose branches overhung the water. Being a Boston man, my first impulse was to beg pardon for my unintentional intrusion, and beat a hasty retreat; but, upon perceiving my intention, the maiden, somewhat to my surprise, remarked, with more amiability than grammatical accuracy, "Wal, you ain't a-going, are you? Do I look dangerous?" Here was a nice opening for a pretty speech; but as I did not think it quite good taste to make a pretty speech upon such short acquaintance...
...poems are usually written in a strain just the contrary of my feelings. For instance, just after a delightful dinner (and it takes a poet to appreciate the dainties that a good cook can prepare), when I felt perfectly at peace with man and beast, I wrote the following somewhat dolorous effusion...