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...task is no small one; he must rebuild a team, which has sustained heavy losses through graduation. But that he is the man for the work, there is no question. His eleven, inbued with the sprit of its captain, is sure to acquit itself creditably...
...honor courses to go into operation at the beginning of this academic year. These courses are given in every department of the university and have been conceived with the purpose of affording our students an opportunity of working along lines in which they are particularly interested and can acquit themselves with credit and possible distinction...
...cannot afford to buy all the books required in their courses. In contributing either clothing or books, men can feel that they are doing the greatest possible good for the exertion and sacrifice required. Those who recognize unimproved opportunities for public service can find no easier way to acquit themselves than by generous gifts to the Brooks House clothing and text-books collection...
...season in view of which all of the preliminary work, including the two victories, has been done. At present the crew is by no means a perfect one, but they are rowing splendidly together and with a few weeks of training, especially for the longer distance, should acquit themselves creditably on the Thames...
...University tank; but without proper support the team will be helplessly handicapped. We are about to meet Yale, - weak in the plunging and diving events and yet without candidates for the distance swims. But the season is only just begun; and there is still time for the team to acquit itself with a creditable record, if more men can be found to take an active interest in the sport...