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...first page of the song are these words : "Cambridge, Dec., 1730. Some time since died Mr. Matthew Abbey in a very advanced age; he had for a great number of years served the college in the quality of Bedmaker and Sweeper. Having no child, his wife inherits his whole estate which he bequeathed to her by his last will and testament as follows :" The words of the song were published early in this century in pamphlet form by J. L. Sibley, librarian emeritus of the college, and then in 1825 were set to the tune of Yankee Doodle, published...
...activity is in itself rest. The Indians when tired of walking rest themselves by running. This principle is too often disregarded by students and by men who are training for any particular object. Boating men many times fail to recognize the importance of general training but think their whole duty lies in the direct exercise of rowing or in absolute rest. The value of indirect training is not to be over-estimated. It is noticeable that men, who do not devote themselves exclusively to one branch of training but aim at a general physical development, often excel in their...
...cognizant of the abuse but consider themselves powerless to stop it. The men at one table took the trouble recently to note the pilfering operations which came under their observation, and, judging of the other waiters by those observed, the total amount of stealings must be something enormous. Whole pies and plates of meat are hidden until after meal time and then carried away. We should think that something might be done to stop this abuse, which must have some influence in keeping up the price of board. An investigation of the matter by the board of directors might...
...other rules are similar to ours, excepting those which must necessarily be different on account of the number of boats entered, etc. The rules as a whole show judgment on the part of the framers, as nearly all the essential points are carefully covered...
...Oxford. The interest displayed by the university at large has made the union one of the most prominent features of English university life. A man who has become distinguished in the union is considered one of the rising men of the university. A brilliant speech excites comments throughout the whole university. This is shown by the fact that the Oxford Magazine devotes an editorial to a young freshman whose first effort in debate was such a success that it was considered a matter of general interest. The poetry of the Magazine is of a decidedly superior tone. An excellent parody...