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...songs which have become familiar to the college ear. The only criticism to be made on the book is a lack of thoroughness in arranging some of the newly inserted songs. "Fair Harvard," for example, should have been arranged in parts, as should the chorus of "Over the Garden Wall." Only the chorus of "Climbing" is given, although the introductory solo is the prettiest portion of the song; while the words of "Yale Men Say" are sadly mangled. All these imperfections might easily have been avoided by a little care. The typographical appearance of the book is all that could...
...until there was clear water between the boats. '84 was very close on to '83 with '86 right behind, '85 now holding fourth position. About one hundred yards from the start '83, followed by '85, began to steer out of the straight course for smooth water near the wall, while '84 and '86 struggled close together in the straight course. '84 was here rowing a fast and wearing stroke, while '83 contented herself with holding her opponents just beyond the scow. Three-quarters of a mile from the start '83 slackened the stroke to about 34 to the minute...
From this point to the finish came the most interesting part of the race, enlivened by the cheers of the numerous spectators on the wall. The seniors seemed to gain at every stroke, and were rowing in excellent form, while the sophomores were rapidly drawing up on the freshmen. At Clarendon street, two blocks from the finish, the crews all spurted; in the meantime the sophomores had taken third place from the freshmen. At this point the form of the seniors and sophomores was noticeably good, while the juniors seemed to be slightly broken up. The seniors crossed the finish...
...crews will row in the following order, numbered from the wall...
...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...