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With the most sincere respect for the point of view taken by the writers of these letters, we think that their alarm is a little unnecessary, and that they misinterpret the spirit in which the song was written and published. They read between the lines a combination of ill-timed overconfidence, and viciousness toward Yale. We know that the verses in question, as a matter of fact, gave voice to neither the one nor the other. We feel confident moreover that they were not so understood by undergraduates here, and that if noticed at all by Yale men, which...
...intense appreciation that then and there is the chance of a college life-time. If therefore a song, or a series of songs, can do even a little to arouse a feeling that the game must be won no matter what the strength of the opponent's eleven, we think that the publication is justified. We regret, deeply, however, that it has proved offensive to heads of the University to whom the undergraduates owe so much...
Those who are interested in the movement, however, should remember, that the calling of this meeting, and the organization of a club, are merely preliminary steps. If, as we think probable, there is enough interest already existing to start the work on a favorable basis, well and good. But that is only the beginning. The club must be pushed, new men must be urged to come out, and a sustained effort must be made to obtain little by little the support which the old clubs have failed to secure. This must necessarily be a work of time. It will...
...season. The avowed policy has been to put the most experienced men in, and keep them there until their inferiority was clearly demontrated. Of course the old complaint came, and we regret to notice that it has been a little more obtrusive than usual. Yet one has only to think of the state of the squad today, with two or three candidates being played alternately in each position, and several old players in danger of being ousted by new men, to see the absurdity of the charges. No one with the least knowledge of the facts can doubt...
...students at the University wh are Episcopalians will send to me their names and addresses, I shall gladly send them an invitation that I think they will be pleased to accept...