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...considering the exercises themselves the following objections were brought out and urged quite strongly. It was said,- (1) that the height of the flowers necessitates too strenuous competition (2) that concerted action, usually of societies, is almost necessary in order to get them (3) that comparatively few seniors take part in the scramble (4) that a change of clothes is absolutely necessary, (5) that clothes are often torn off in the scrimmage, (6) that injuries occur which are displeasing to the audience and students...
Vedism is a pure nature religion. Its gods are natural forces deified. But this simple religion degenerated into Brahamanism a religion of priests, of the worst form which became no longer vital with the people. A system of religious orders arose regulated by the most strenuous caste laws. In these orders there were four periods; that of the religious student; the householder; the forest hermit; and the wandering beggar. Of these orders the most important were the dualistic Sankhya philosophy, and the monistic, pantheistic Vedanta which recognized one supreme being in the universe of which every man's soul...
...Train next spoke, describing in a humorous manner the strenuous efforts which the Yale debaters were making to win this debate...
...beaten Princeton and Harvard has beaten Princeton so this debate will determine the supremacy for this year. The confidence of the Yale supporters has been shaken by the victory of Harvard over Princeton, and the New Haven men realize fully that they will have to make the most strenuous efforts it they are to have any hope of success. They are making the most earnest efforts, and the greatest interest is taken in debating by the Yale undergraduates...
...final competition will occur immediately after the April recess. A Thatcher prize of $75 will be awarded to that member of the academical department who most distinguishes himself at this latter contest. From the outcome of the Harvard-Princeton debate it is realized that Yale will have to make strenuous efforts if her representatives are to be victorious in the coming contest with Harvard, which will determine the supremacy in debating for the year. If Yale should be successful, debating would practically be re-established in its old position of importance among University affairs dependent alone on the enthusiasm...