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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...them merited the disuse into which they have fallen. One custom, however, which seems in a fair way to become extinct is worthy a better fate. It is extremely strange that our undergraduates should have abandoned so enjoyable a custom as that of singing in the yard. Old graduates express the utmost surprise when told that student singing is very seldom heard in the yard, and recall with pleasure their own college days, when any chance gathering of undergraduates thought it no unpleasant way to pass an evening by joining in the jolly, rattling choruses which college men alone...
...York, where two performances of the theatricals were given for the benefit of the University Boat Club. Those who were to take part in the play met in the Albany Station on Sunday afternoon, and took possession of a special parlor car attached to the 4.30 New York express. The journey was made comfortably and without any marked incidents. On the arrival of the party at New York coaches were taken for the Fifth Avenue Hotel, where the club made its headquarters during its stay. The first performance was given on Monday evening, the 12th, in the theatre...
...have a hearty welcome from students of the college, for his interest in Harvard and his earnestness and sincerity in all that he says, combined with his wide reputation both as speaker and thinker, make his words peculiarly valuable. In connection with the meeting to-night we would express our gratification at the circumstance that the two religious societies of the college have united in inviting a speaker to address them...
...Ernest Renshaw wishes to acknowledge the receipt of a racquet strung with india rubber strings. Owing to the absence of any name he has been unable to express his thanks to the donor. He also regrets he is not able to form any opinion of the value of the invention, as only two strings remained in the racquet when he received it. - Pastime...
...Yale absolutely refusing to change the arrangement existing since '83, when Dartmouth entered the league. By this action a nine of skillful and gentlemanly players has been obliged to withdraw. Every Harvard man will feel regret that we have lost Dartmouth from among our annual visitors, and we personally express the hope that next season may bring about their return on favorable conditions...