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...published by you a few days ago I complained of the small amount of subscription received thus far from the freshman class for the university crew. I send herewith a table showing the total amount of money subscribed by each class: '83, $457; '84, $866; '85, $691; '86, $492; sp. st., $15; S. S., $20; L. S., $20; anon., $5. This makes the total amount subscribed $2573.50. Last year the total amount subscribed during the whole year was $3958.50, and even this was found insufficient to meet the expenses. At least $2000 more of subscriptions will be needed this year...
...legs have been cut off by a circular saw. Still the calf kept a "leetle mite ahead," now and then playfully tapping the boiler front with its hind feet. At last it was too much for patience; Bill madly pulled the throttle for a final spurt, when, quite unfortunately, - sp-t-t-t-r, - the boiler ripped, all the water trickled helplessly out, and the driving-wheels rolled down either bank. We were half-way to Pelican Swamp after six hours' travelling. I instantly determined to leave the old lady, bab and baggage, to the tender mercies of the railway...