Word: boats
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...meeting of the Boat-Club last evening the following new divisions of the territory of the clubs was agreed upon...
...wish to remind the boat-clubs that Weld is the only crew that goes out regularly, and that an exciting race cannot be had unless all the crews are in pretty equal condition...
...Saturday last, the president, vice-president, and captain of the Boat Club visited New London for the purpose of ascertaining what were the facilities and accommodations in case the next race be rowed there. They were most hospitably entertained by several prominent citizens, and taken in a tug over the proposed course. This course is perfectly straight for six miles, and is sheltered from the prevailing winds by a point of land at its lower end, on which the grand stand would be erected. From the stand the whole course could be seen; and, moreover, on one side...
...wish to call attention to the proposed change in the boat-club system, which is fully described in another column. This change seems likely to produce much good, as it will, eventually, greatly decrease the expenses incumbent on membership of the clubs, and, further, will place the whole management of the boats and boat-house in the hands of the club officers. The result of this will be that boats will be more regularly repaired, and better taken care of, all complaints and desired changes will be more readily attended to, and the ownership of the boats will bring with...
...memory or tradition, the Crimson Board at its last meeting voted to offer a silk flag every year to the crew winning the first race; the flag to bear the name of the club to which it is awarded, and to be placed (with the concurrence of the Boat Club) among the flags won by the University crews. By this means it is hoped that the victory of each year will be recorded, and the emulation of the clubs will be excited to attain the greatest number of flags as indications of a superior record. It is the design...