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...Truly Rural," which is said to be very amusing, although possessing nothing very original. It is rather strange, this remarkable success of the Vokes. They sing and dance fairly well, to be sure; but any variety house has artistes who can do as well. Their wit is decidedly weak, breathing throughout of London Punch; but for all this, we have seen people almost split their sides, and permanently contort their faces over one of Fred or "Georgy" Vokes' puns...
...although not especially significant so far as relates to the prospects of a game with Yale, are yet deserving of cordial commendation and praise. As the Crimson has stated, it may be very likely that the previous poor playing of the freshmen was due in a large measure to weak support from the class, and consequent discouragement and lack of enthusiasm in the nine. The class has certainly been much to blame, and should here come forward and show its appreciation of the efforts of its nine...
...excitement in Ireland still continues unabated, and demonstrations of joy at the failure of the coercion policy are taking place everywhere. The appointment of Lord Cavendish to the chief secretaryship is regarded as a very weak...
...year do not promise as much us we had hoped. There is undoubtedly excellent material in the nine, but they do not play well together. They ought to be under the control of some University player, who could give them points in the little things in which they are weak. The practice they are getting at present does little or no good. Why should they play with picked nines so inferior to themselves? The nines they play with, at present, give them no hard practice. They should play against a well-organized nine with a strong pitcher and catcher...
Stocks yesterday in New York were weak and fluctuating, and speculation was fickle and feverish...