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...they have undergone more proparation than in any previous year and are consequently rowing better. The freshmen have been in training since October; the sophomores and juniors, since December; and the seniors, since January. Until March all the crews were rowing the same stroke, but upon taking to the water, the seniors adopted a somewhat different one, which has been previously explained. They had soon learned it to perfection and were in racing condition two weeks ago, at the time of their race with the university crew. Since then, the other crews have also made rapid improvement, so that...
...case of rough weather, the position next to the wall will be the most desirable, as it is better sheltered; but with smooth water, the two outside positions have a slight advantage in a stronger tide...
...ingenuity and skill and the constant study of the canoe have ended in the production of as many and varied types of it as of other branches of watercraft ; so that now the purchaser of one must, with so wide a choice, exercise great discretion. The character of the water in which he proposes to cruise and his own physical strength are to be taken into consideration. Should the canoe be desired for use along the seaboard or on large lakes, a sailing canoe of the Nautilus or Rob Roy types, a good sea-boat and one easy to manage...
...canvass canoe which weighs when new only twenty pounds will, after a month's knocking about, be found to greatly increase in weight. This may be avoided if the precaution is taken to dry it thoroughly each time after using and not leave it to soak in the water...
...surroundings." The views were well exhibited by Mr. Huntington, and afforded much enjoyment to all. The interiors of the chapels and dining halls connected with many of the colleges seemed to afford much amusement to the students, who should remember that their brethren on the other side of the water are not brought up in the lap of luxury, and cannot boast of so unique a structure interiorally and exteriorly as Memorial Hall. The walks and bridges over the Cam were beautiful photographs, and called forth the applause they richly deserved. The facetious humor of Mr. Huntington increased largely...