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DOUBLE TRAPEZE.The performance on the double trapeze by Bachelder and Davis was remarkably good for college athletes. Davis soon took the upper trapeze. His holding Bachelder by his feet and then by one arm, while Bachelder held his body horizontally, was loudly applauded. Bachelder then took the upper trapeze, and some very difficult feats were performed. Among other things, Davis dropped from the upper trapeze, Bachelder holding him by his feet, and snapping him up several times, so that he caught him by his hands. The applause that followed the event was prolonged until the performers were called out. After...
...MONDAY.The Inspiration of the Scriptures. Prof. George T. Ladd, of Yale College. Divinity Hall Upper Lecture Room...
...unanimity. The seniors followed soon after, not rowing in very good form. The swing of the starboard men especially is poor. The new men in the boat broke up the time somewhat. The freshman launched out into their first attempt amid the smiles and kindly warnings of the assembled upper-class...
...room for the upper class crews is now ready for occupation and is a great improvement over the old arrangement; the room is well heated by a stove placed in the center, the bath is in one corner while the lockers are arranged conveniently around the wall, making nearly as good quarters as the 'Varsity have...
...upper class men who saw the close race in the fall of '81, cannot fail to recollect the interest the event aroused. It has been a matter of frequent comment that more attention is not paid to rowing by the students at large. At present all the interest is centered on the university and class crews, and but few men who are not candidates for these crews ever go on the water. In the English universities boating is one of the most popular amusements, and it is the general popularity of the sport that makes it valuable. The revival...