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...letter from a member of the faculty concerning the question of order in the yard, which ought now to occupy the mind of every student. The present state of affairs cannot continue. The building of surreptitious bon-fires at hours when none but the perpetrators can enjoy the noble sport, is conduct which is certainly worthy of the highest commendation and admiration, but it must necessarily fail to meet the craving of the college at large for an opportunity to relieve the excited emotions. Therefore, as a method of celebration, it may be safely considered henceforth as somewhat unsatisfactory...
...spring. The fact that such a contest was needed is shown pretty clearly by the entries in last year's series. Nearly a dozen nines competed in the series, and the games played were participated in by fully 100 men, - students, too, who would have obtained the excitement and sport in no other way, since they were men who had no places in either the 'varsity or class nines. Knowing, then, that the new custom is a good one, and that it will be productive of much benefit to the college, the CRIMSON offers...
...idea of an inter-scholastic league, which was first suggested by the Phillipian last October, was favorably received at Exeter and Williston, and was encouraged by the Princetonian, Yale News, and CRIMSON. It was thought that the rivalry engendered between the schools would give increased interest to the sport, and at the same time would develop promising candidates for the different college nines. No argument was brought forward against the formation of a league, but want of interest at some of the schools whose support was necessary and lack of vigorous action by the leaders are the causes...
...boating. Mention has frequently been made that Harvard, despite her great athletic spirit, is sadly lacking in an individual interest in boating. The students while taking an interest in the 'varsity and class crews, do not feel a personal enthusiasm for rowing as an exercise and as a sport. It has been recommended in the past that a single scull contest should be instituted to rouse the students to a more active interest in rowing. This contest, if instituted, could also present an admirable means for training a large number of rowers who could act as an auxiliary force...
...Page, the famous high jumper, attributes all his success in that sport to his persistent bicycle riding...