Word: interest
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...fall class race proved to be an interesting event. Three crews rowed, the "Annapolis" or '99 crew winning easily with '98 second and 1900 third. Mr. Courtney was much pleased with the showing of the men and considered the taking weather conditions into account the race was most satisfactory. A very noticeable feature was the great interest shown by the students, several hundred of whom viewed the race from the lake excursion craft. The only other rowing event this fall was the single scull race for the Francis medal, which, though there were only three starters, was still a pretty...
...increased since the first meeting and the prospects for a successful year are good. Still in order to give further encouragement to the new club which is to be a test of the inter-class debating system, other Sophomores are urged to join, whether they have taken any previous interest in debating or not. Any member of the class of 1900 or any second year special may become a member by signing the constitution and paying the initiation fee of one dollar...
Stevenson's St. Ives (Scribner) is a most entertaining story of adventure, not as stirring, perhaps, as Treasure Island and some others, yet with enough mishaps and narrow escapes to keep up the interest throughout. The style is that of the hero (who tells his own story) buoyant, sparkling, familiar...
...held its second shoot of the season. It was not a success. Only a few men were out, and the individual scores were poor, not more than half the birds being hit. The chances for any kind of a team to shoot Pennsylvania look very doubtful and unless more interest is shown the match will have to be cancelled. The Founders Cup will be shot for next Thursday...
...Piper on "The Winter Birds of Fitchburg, Mass.," and there are important business matters to be acted upon. All members are urged to be present. The Section has now about twenty-five members and there is no reason why the meetings should not be well attended and of unusual interest...