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...Carver also says, a little higher, "The only way to combat the direct reactionist (sic) is to demonstrate to him that there is more force on the side of law" etc. Meaning, one demonstrates that one is right by having over-bearing physical force on one's side. Right, naturally, is on the side of the bigger club, just as in the good old days of the cave men. Are we to have cave-man morality or the principles of peace? Mr. Carver wants both...
...second number is vigorous, timely, promising, Dean Gallishaw, whose stout pen doesn't really need the backing of the reproduction of his fist, in Sic Transit Gloria Lodge (would not Laubiae be more euphonious?) fights the Senator as vigorously as he fought the Hun; his ardor thrills even if he isn't quite just. Perhaps,--to alter a little the words of the poet,--he sings...
After a week of unseasonable temperature, during which the Lampoon daily burned incense to the Weather Man, the Charlesbank Rink is again in condition to support 14 men, and in consequence the postponed Lampoon-CRIMSON hockey game (sic) will take place thereon next Monday afternoon. Both septets have taken advantage of the additional time to perfect themselves in the Bayonet Exercises and the Loading Drills, and will probably be in good condition and well loaded when the handkerchief is dropped day after tomorrow. The contest is to be open to the public, who may join on either side...
...attractiveness of the militia and an appeal to the undergraduate to enlist. The example of England is adduced: "England has shown her appreciation of trained reserves. Ever good citizen, artisan, sea-captain, farmer, and gentleman, in the narrower English sense, offers his services; but never in England can it (sic) rise to the proportion and importance of our own national guard." Every good Harvard man surely belongs in one or another of the above categories...
...following extract is taken from a Boston paper: "The Pi Erian [sic] coffee parties will be held on the evenings of March 16 and March...