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"Ah!" said the little man, "you 're desirous of submitting your head to the skilful manipulation of an experienced phrenologist. There's lots of lives wasted because people don't find out what they 're fitted for and what they ain't. Now I, sir, who have been a professor...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE AGED CALLER. | 4/20/1877 | See Source »

THE interest in rifle-shooting has developed here with great rapidity in the past two or three months, and the Harvard Rifle Club was formally organized some weeks ago, as we announced at the time. This club has laid out a plan of work which cannot fail, if carried out...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 1/14/1876 | See Source »

If, however, your opponent's blows strike where he intended to have them, while yours fall harmlessly on his quick strong guard, your satisfied feeling of power is changed to one of chagrin, vexation takes the place of pleasure, - a vexation which will stimulate in you, if you are wise...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BOXING. | 12/18/1874 | See Source »

WE have received a very sensible article on gymnasium work for the winter. The writer suggests that, as an improvement for the benefit of the rowing-men, new rowing-weights should be provided, and the seats for these weights should be placed as in a boat, to facilitate learning the...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 11/20/1874 | See Source »

THE bonfire last evening in front of Holden was the occasion of one of those reckless displays of heroism which will some day immortalize our College fire department. The cheers with which the assembled crowd rewarded the prompt appearance of the "engine," and its approach to the very edge of...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BREVITIES. | 11/6/1874 | See Source »

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