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...that time I expected that the college would decide to march in the Republican procession, and the idea that the Cleveland sentiment of the Senior class should be thus conspicuously proclaimed in the very midst of the enemy was by no means displeasing to me. Since that night, however, various considerations have suggested themselves to me which made me regret my vote. I should be sorry to have to carry such a transparency myself in the procession, and sorry to have it carried in the class. Will you allow me the use of your columns to speak my mind...
...judge from what we have heard or seen, the question of uniforms has been looked upon in various lights by the different members of the Senior class. Some wish the old custom of exaggerated absurdity in dress kept up, some wish regular campaign uniforms, and some will only be satisfied with a compromise between these two extremes. It will be remembered that at the last class meeting, the committee which was selected was given full powers to make all arrangements, including the preparation of suitable uniforms. Thus, the committee has full powers to take what action they...
Several college games were played on Saturday, the most of which will help to show the relative merits of the various elevens...
...Myers wants to revolutionize the system of starting in vogue at athletic meetings in this country. He says he has studied the English method thoroughly, and is so impressed with the good starts effected at the various meetings in England that he is determined, if possible, to introduce the system into this country. This is the way Mr. Myers says it should be done : "First, assign each man his mark, and inform them not to get into position until told to do so. The men must not be allowed to walk around hitching their pants, etc., but must stand bolt...
...tradesmen of Cambridge, who has made the uniforms for several of the college teams, has lately been in the habit of selling these uniforms to anyone who desires to purchase them. The different organizations should see that this practice is stopped immediately. It has been customary for the various athletic teams of the college to wear costumes which designate one particular sport. These costumes are worn by members of the teams and one else is supposed to wear them. If, however, they are sold to every comer we shall soon see half the college out playing tennis in lacrosse caps...