Word: offing
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Dates: during 1873-1873
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Is there any reason why the crews should consume a long time in taking their positions, as is usually done? It tries the patience of spectators, and endangers the safety of rudders by continual backing.
Judging from last fall's regatta, we would suggest the advisability of appointing as judges men sufficiently conversant with their duties to remember the original positions awarded to crews, and abide thereby.
MEETING OF THE UNIVERSITY BOAT-CLUB.
Last Monday evening the members of this club met in Upper Massachusetts for the purpose of listening to the reports of its officers and transacting business. Mr. H. L. Morse presided. It was reported by the Secretary that whatever communications of importance had been received had been already made public...
Mr. Dana spoke of a proposed change in the constitution, which should be altered so as to allow graduates to be members, and which looked to the appointment of a treasurer from among the graduates. This measure is to be brought forward next fall. Whether the treasurer is to be...