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...first trial was between Burgess and Foster. Burgess had the eastern rope and Foster the western. Neither was able to climb to the top. Foster won the bout, climbing 45 2-5 seconds before he stopped, some ten feet from...
...second bout was between Marquand and Kaan. Marquand had the eastern rope and Kaan the western. Mr. Marquand succeeded in winning the bout and event in 25 sec. The height of the rope was about...
...reaching are to be the final effects of the plan that was first tried some years ago by the university, of holding entrance examinations at other cities, and particularly Western cities, are probably not often fully appreciated by Harvard men. It is true that no very marked effects have yet been felt from this policy, but any immediate increase of the influx of students to Harvard from these cities and the adjoining country is not to be expected. The adoption of the same plan by Yale, and more lately by some of the smaller New England colleges, has naturally acted...
...foundation point of contrast lies, of course, in the difference of the Eastern and Western spirit. This is less evident, I believe, here than at other Western colleges, but it is, nevertheless, potent. There is a democratic spirit prevalent which requires that every body should be allowed a hand in every thing, that nearly all officers should be elected by general voting and as few as possible appointed, that no one should "boss" things too much, for one man is as good as another. This damages the efficiency of many of our organizations and makes politics lively...
...education is in vogue at Michigan, as at most Western colleges, and if a vote were taken of the male students, it is possible that a majority would be found in its favor; but the minority would be a class whose opinions are entitled to respect. A better class of ladies has been in attendance the last few years, and the institution has been gaining in favor. The Chronicle generally opposes co-education, and (perhaps for no other reason) the Argonaut favors...