Word: fors
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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And has rivalled Punch for many a year.
Among other odds and ends we have thirteen "Suggestions," of which eight are on the marking system, three on changing the College bell for one of richer tone, and the other two on drainage.
AS the day of the race draws near, we are anxious to know something definite about the arrangements that are being made in New London for the convenience of the crew and the spectators.
Our own crew leaves here the 22d, the day after Class Day, and will go immediately to their quarters, which are four miles from New London, and on the opposite bank of the river, very near the start. A boat-house has been built for them in a little cove...
Buoys have already been set out along the course at an eighth of a mile apart; and, as the straight course necessitates rowing over a shoal for a quarter or third of a mile at the start, a second course has also been made with a slight bend in it...