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...should give a fair statement of the facts and not a rambling mass of generalizations. For the paper in question has certainly misrepresented the state of affairs, but we trust unintentionally so. This "quarrel," waged with such bitterness, exists only in the minds of the outside world. To be sure, there is a spirit of rivalry which may often carry the students of both colleges to excess...
...excellent gymnasium near by, and we also maintain for them a boat club house on the Harlem river and grounds for their running, base-ball and foot-ball contests. I wish that I could persuade every student in the college to become a rowing man. I am sure it would do them all good...
...have twice expressed the opinion. and we feel quite sure that in this matter we represent the opinion of a majority of the college, that Harvard ought not to attempt any coercion by withdrawing from the league. And we have further stated that Harvard should stand by the decision of the league convention, as expressed by a majority of the delegates, in this as in all other matters. When the matter of dissolving the league as it now stands and forming two others is brought before the convention, Harvard will have a perfect right to vote as she sees...
...Clipper's judgment on the recent freshman game is of interest: "The game was announced for 2 o'clock, but did not commence until 2.40. There was no occasion for this unreasonable delay, and surely it should not have been allowed when darkness sets in at so early an hour. The Harvard men were heavier and stronger than their opponents, but showed a lamentable weakness of head or management, failing to play well together or support one another effectively. Individually they played very well, but there was much inexperience and ignorance of the rules of the game apparent. The ball...
...cannot but commend this move to the instructors in charge of the other departments of the college. The retiring rooms in Sever are at present of but little use to any one, not even to the instructors for whom they are reserved. We feel sure if the other instructors would follow the example set by Prof. White in the Greek department, always the first to look to the interests and convenience of its students, that their efforts would be appreciated...