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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Space will not permit accounts of later contests between Harvard and Yale. It is only fair to say, in explanation of the large scores made in some of the games, that a very lively ball was then in use, which was much more difficult to handle than the modern "dead" ball...
...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 is perhaps the dullest and most difficult to get over; but we shall return from our short recess invigorated and refreshed and better able to cope with the for mixable mid-years...
...with an enthusiastic reception. The solo was well rendered by Mr. Howard. In the place of a quartette which was next on the programme, the "Brahms Lullaby, " which was given with so great success by the Glee Club four years ago, was substituted. The delicate rendering of this difficult piece was a revelation to even the most ardent admirers of the Club; no better singing has ever been heard in Sanders Theatre. The closing song of the group was a "Foot-ball Song," the solo being sung by Mr. Hackett, '91, accompanied by the Club. The music of this song...
...indications of growth and progress which augur well for Harvard. Not only has the number of students increased in all the departments, (with the exception of a slight decrease in the Veterinary School); but our Scientific School has made a wonderful gain. Under the shadow of Technology, it is difficult to maintain an institution of this character. We are not only holding our own but actually progressing. This impetus can only be accounted for by the recent introduction of new courses. The additions to our curriculum give more and more opportunity for real University work, and this year's catalogue...
...invitation of the Watertown Tennis Club. This club comprises a large part of the younger population of the town, and as a result the audience was extremely large. The work of the players was very creditable and received its due appreciation. The first piece was "March Past," very difficult on account of its deal of shading; but the club showed a perfect mastery of it which only careful practice could have obtained for them. Among the other pieces was a galop by Sausing, and the "Harvard Quick-step," both of which were well rendered. After the concert the members...