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...editors of the Magenta wish to state as their opinion, that the motion passed at the meeting Wednesday afternoon, to the effect that Harvard was not in favor of intercollegiate literary contests, was unnecessary, uncalled for, and ill-timed...
...taking charge of the Magenta, and presenting this, the first number of a new volume, the Editors of '75 and '76 wish, first of all, to express their sincere regret that they must now be separated from the Editors, of '74, with whom the paper originated, and through whose care and ability it has taken a position so generally recognized in college journalism. Though separated from their predecessors in official position on the paper, the present Editors trust that they will never lack their interest and encouragement. Special care will be taken to preserve that freedom in discussion and temperance...
...alluding to the manner in which students there eat together in their own rooms as worthy of imitation here. In regard to oratory, boating, etc., in which we are apt to consider ourselves far behind English students, his remarks were most flattering. Mr. F. C. Faulkner, President of the Magenta board, next responded to the toast of "the Magenta." Mr. Griswold, '75, was present to represent the contributors, who were next toasted. Mr. Dana spoke in behalf of the University Crew, controverting in a humorous manner those persons who contend that training is injurious to the health. The Ball Nine...
...printing these letters it is needless to say that the Magenta does not take upon itself the support of all its correspondents may say. Simply to show what the students of other colleges may think on matters of common interest, and what they may think fit to write, is all that is designed...
...being found necessary to seek some other city offering greater accommodations, both as regards the course and hotels, New London and Saratoga seem to be the only places which promise to come up to the wishes and expectations of rowing men. In an article which appeared in the Magenta several weeks ago the writer strongly urges the selection of New London, giving various reasons for his preferring that place to Saratoga...