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...remedying this, and one employed with great success, we believe, in some of the other colleges, is to amalgamate the various organizations under one management, say a business committee, made up of one representative of each branch of athletics. There might be a common treasury of gate receipts and subscriptions at its disposal. One advantage of this is, that supplies and uniforms are contracted for in large quantities (as each team may be equipped by the same manufacturer) and lower rates secured. It seems to us, that such a plan, modified as experience might suggest, is worthy of trial...
...have a very large exhibit at the New Orleans fair. The exhibit will consist of specimens of work done by the students in wood and metal turning, in forging and casting, in mechanical, architectural and topographical drawings, manuscript books explaining the systems and methods employed in the various departments of the institution, and many other things too numerous to mention...
...adjournment is made to the goal of that side against whom it has been given. A yard-the longest yard that youthful legs can stride-from the goal the stoutest player of that side takes his stand with the ball between his feet, the rest backing him up in various positions so as to form a solid wedge-shaped front...
...game between Tufts and Harvard was called at 3.30, promptly, Yesterday afternoon. About 200 spectators lined the sides of the field, and as many more witnessed the game from various coins of vantage outside the fence. Harvard won the toss and chose the west end of the grounds. Neither side was favored by the wind. as the slight breeze was of no consequence in affecting the play. The first point was gained from a touchdown by Hurd. from which Bemis kicked a goal. Sharp play by our men then got the ball down to the Tufts' 20 yard line, when...
This scene is doubtless repeated every year. Every Freshman class has to be awakened to the sad truth, is at first surprised, then indignant, and perhaps at last, in many cases, rebellious. The upper classes after having made various attempts; with complaints and petitions, have become resigned. They recognize the fact that legally recitations cease the afternoon before, and begin the morning after Thanksgiving day, and suit their actions accordingly,- which means that most of them go home, stay over Sunday, and come back only to hear of small audiences in chapel, and of the numbers attending recitations being...