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Dates: during 1880-1889
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EDITORS DAILY CRIMSON. - I have just had my attention called to F. W. K.'s reply to my letter in number IV of the Advocate; it does not meet my charges fairly and squarely in any particular, and, when considered carefully, is hardly worth a reply; but I will say this much to it. In my letter I deplored the fact that English literature was but taught in a fragmentary fashion here, although the fragments might be very highly polished; and F. W. K. will surely remember my words concerning Prof. Child. The stimulus towards reading, (and extensive reading), gained...
Roland W. Boyden, L. S., pulled on the tug-of-war last Saturday, instead of Chase, as reported, and he proved a very strong addition to the team. Experts who saw the games say that the Columbia anchor was subjected to the most terrific strain that has ever been their lot to witness. In addition to the medals, our team was presented with a handsome, silver fringed, silk banner, which will soon be placed in the trophy room. The team was treated with the greatest courtesy while in New York, and wish to acknowledge especially the courtesy of Mr. Schuyler...
They enter a bath-room, say at half-past four; after carefully wasting about nine tenths of the hot water in the boilers, they proceed to soak, and enjoy life for an hour. Then leaving the tub with evident regret, they dress with a masterly leisure that is only acquired by constant practice. If fortune smiles, the bath-room is well rid of them by six o'clock; if she frowns, the rows of shivering men waiting for their turn, are lucky if it comes at half past...
...objection first raised is absolutely nonsensical, for the rent of the lockers would more than pay for the cost of making them. The second objection is too puerile to answer. There is little hope. In spite of all we may say, the lockers will probably still remain locked up in the college treasury...
...then hear earnest complaint on the part of orthodox parents and friends of young men who are studying in the Institute of Technology in this city, that some of the instructors go out of their way to say things intended - and having the effect - to weaken the hold of Christianity upon their minds. What right have these teachers, if unbelievers themselves, to use the opportunity of their station and their influence over the young minds under their care to undermine Christian faith? It is the most objectionable form of sectarianism...