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...view of the length of time consumed in traveling back and forth between Boston and Cambridge, the captain of the university crew has arranged a temporary float at the Charles River boat-house, to be used until the severity of winter forces the crew to the harbor for open water. We cannot commend too highly the energy of the boat club in its endeavors to further the interests of the crew, and we can only urge the college at large firmly to support these efforts. Every possible means should be put at the disposal of the crew to make their...
Yesterday afternoon two sets of candidates for the university crew rowed to the Union boat house and back. The first eight was made up as follows: Bow, Higgins; 2, Staunton, 3, Tyson; 4, Winthrop, 5, Hebard; 6, Longworth; 7, Hammond; stroke, Herrick; coxswain, Farquhar. The second crew were: Bow, Sanford; 2, Cumnock; 3, Perry; 4, Longwerth; 5, Finlay; 6, Tilton; 7, Hutchinson; stroke. Herrick; coxswain, Farquhar...
...McClung, '92, are the most promising men for the position of catcher. There have been some rumors that Stagg would go behind the bat, but they seem to have little foundation. Poole, '91, was catcher and captain of his class nine last year. He is a good back stop, and probably will be selected to fill Dann's position. McClung, '92, half back on the eleven this fall, caught on the Phillips Exeter Academy nine for four years. He is a heavy batter and can play in almost any position. If he does not catch it is probable that...
...that it might be prepared for use this winter. The old gymnasium was at first determined upon, but an inspection showed that nearly $800 would have to be expended to put the building in order. The heating expenses would also be very large. The old barracks or drill shed back of College House was next thought of, but here the cost would also be too great. Finally, the basement of the old Hasty Pudding Club building on Holmes Field was chosen, and through the efforts of Captain Finally permission was obtained of the corporation to use it for the purpose...
Today's issue of the CRIMSON ends a term upon which we can look back with satisfaction. The University has continued its onward march. It is at present on a financial basis second to none in the country. This term has seen improvements in the curriculum and additions to almost every part of the University, the greatest gain being in the number of students in the scientific school. The term just closed is the only one in which there is no examinations. Hence it commends itself to many as the most enjoyable of the three. The term about to open...