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...last number of the Wesleyan publication an alumnus has an article setting forth the absurdity of Wesleyan's desire to continue in the present foot-ball league and of compel with Harvard, Princeton and Yale...
...have worked so faithfully on the paper through most of their college course and who have just left us. Fulsome praise is ever out of place and sounds conimonplace. But imitation is the sincerest flattery and it shall be the earnest endeavor of the present board to keep the paper up to the standard set by our predecessors. The pleasant memory they have left with us will go far towards had ping us to shoulder the responsibility and to work with zeal for the welfare of the paper...
...sophomores are at present rowing but eight men. Other men, however, as is the case with all the crews, are expected later, men who at present are either among the 'Varsity candidates, or, for one reason or another, are not rowing. Of last year's '90 crew, Herrick, the stroke, is now out West, but will be in his old place shortly. Hutchinson, who rowed seven, will also begin right away. Tilton, six, and Slocum, 5, are with the 'Varsity candidates, and Sears, who rowed four at New London, is not a candidate this year. Sanford, who pulled at three...
...English literature to the University, and consequently this lecture attracted much attention. He took as his subject "Doctor Johnson and Some Old Clubmen of His Time," and followed the history of the Literary Club from the time of its foundation by the famous author and wit down to the present time. Mr. Mitchell's account of the doctor and his friends, Burke, Gibbons, Joshua Reynolds and Boswell, was exhaustive and critical, while his delightful style rendered it a source of enjoyment to the whole audience. It is hoped that he may be induced to lecture here more frequently on subjects...
...will be much benefited by courtesting with the athletes from other colleges who have entered for the winter games which will be held next month in the Infantry Armory. A large number of men from Harvard, Columbia and the University of Penn. have signified their intention of being present, and the management of the Athletic Association anticipate a very successful meeting...