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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...must be got rid of, and is therefore sent off to Venice. He starts with his servant, ostensibly on his journey to Venice, leaving Granger to prepare for an interview with Genevote. Another suitor for Manon's hand comes in at this juncture, but is quickly disposed of on account of his poverty. Granger then hurries off to see Genevote, who receives him kindly and promises him an interview for that night. Delighted with the promised reception, Granger comes at the appointed hour with a ladder, by which he is to reach Genevote's window...
...Junior elevens are about equal in strength. Both have a fairly effective interference and as a rule play aggressively. Their chief fault seems to be carelessness, which shows itself frequently in fumbling and offside play. The Freshmen have improved very rapidly of late, and ought to give a good account of themselves. The Sophomore team is composed wholly of new material, and is consequently weak...
...first match, Roche defeated Beyer without much difficulty, by more skillful net play and better judgment in placing his strokes. Beyer played almost entirely in the middle of the court and, partly on account of his short reach, failed to smash successfully when the opportunity was given. In the Ward-Rotch match there was almost no rallying one or two strokes generally ending each play. As a consequence the playing consisted almost wholly in a back court game, where Ward's swift cuts were most effective. In the match with Derby there was more rallying and the playing was more...
Would it not be an appropriate action for Harvard men to join as a body in the welcome which Boston and Massachusetts will extend to Admiral Dewey on Friday and Saturday? On account of his many engagements during his limited visit it would be preposterous to ask him to come to Cambridge. We must therefore go to Boston and the most convenient time seems to be Friday evening. The students can form a torchlight annex to the parade which the Admiral will review at the Hotel Touraine immediately after his arrival. It is especially important that Harvard men should...
...meeting tonight the reorganization will probably be along the lines of last year's club. Efforts will be made to secure a large room outside of college buildings to be used in common with some of the other clubs. On account of the crew celebration it will be necessary for the meeting to be very prompt...