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...trouble recently to note the pilfering operations which came under their observation, and, judging of the other waiters by those observed, the total amount of stealings must be something enormous. Whole pies and plates of meat are hidden until after meal time and then carried away. We should think that something might be done to stop this abuse, which must have some influence in keeping up the price of board. An investigation of the matter by the board of directors might not be out of place...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 3/21/1883 | See Source »

Lady Florence Dixie has made a circumstantial statement concerning the assault made upon her on Saturday. She does not think it was committed by Irishmen...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES. | 3/20/1883 | See Source »

...Acta is hopeful over Columbia's prospects for the coming intercollegiate athletic meeting and cries fiercely; "Let us make a united effort, and show Harvard that we think that they have held the championship altogether too long...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 3/17/1883 | See Source »

...audience of gentlemen, until one of them is so far hurt that he cannot hit as hard as his antagonist, and is consequently knocked about at pleasure, it seems as if it were carrying things too far. While there can be no possible objection to boxing in private, I think there are some very strong ones why it should not be done in public. When a fellow becomes bloody and weak and unable to return blows with any strength, if at all, it is neither an exhibition of pluck nor skill for the stronger to pound the one who cannot...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 3/16/1883 | See Source »

...after leaving college it will be found that the dissipated ones are fast sinking into early graves." After this warning Mr. Cook goes to point out the thoughts and motives a college man should keep before him. "When a man becomes a junior or a senior he begins to think seriously of the profession which he shall adopt. The first thing he should do is the settlement of a plan for this life and the next. Young men should cultivate the teachings of their loftiest moments and remember what they will want when they have a fireside of their...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 3/16/1883 | See Source »