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...second advance, the increase of literary activity, must by no means be underestimated. The addition of strictly literary courses to the English Department is destined to prove of the greatest value to the college, and is one of the strongest evidences that this department has been undergoing extensive improvement. Again, the coming Literary Monthly and enlargement of the Advocate, are straws leaning in the same direction. English, English composition, the literary calling are to receive not only more prominence but also more popularity than heretofore...
...says the old proverb, and Harvard at different times has had the truth of the maxim sorely impressed upon her. The championship undoubtedly hangs upon this game, for if defeated by the weakest club in the inter-collegiate league, how can we expect to overcome our strongest opponents? But defeat we do not expect. For we, the college, feel confident of the result because of the little over-confidence that has been shown by the nine in the games which they have played this year. They always have played with remarkable steadiness, and have not relaxed even when the game...
Next Thursday, a game of lacrosse will be played on Holmes Field at 4.30 o'clock, between the Harvard team and the strongest picked twelve obtainable in this vicinity...
...contests for the Oelrichs cup at New York to day, the contesting teams will be Druids of Ballimore vs. Stevens Institute; Harvard vs. Williamshurg Athletic Club; Princeton vs. New York University. Harvard is unfortunate in having to meet the Williamsburgs in the trial heat, as that club is the strongest one entered. The defeat of the Drulds Thursday, by a score of 5 goals to 3, is a source of surprise, and argnes well for the success of the crimson...
...year's crew, was next tried in that position, but last week he decided, on the advice of his physician, that it would be impossible for him to get himself in proper condition, so he concluded not to row this year, and the crew looses one of its strongest men. Last week it was decided to put Meikleham in as stroke, and since that time he has held that position with great satisfactin...