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Although "fagging" has been abolished at some institutions, many a middle and upper-class Englishman likes to believe that the rigors of public school life fit youngsters to become Backbone-of-the-Empire. Evidence of the childish cruelty which Fag Fairhurst was made to suffer was given at the coroner's inquest...
...Significance. Hierarchical reminiscences are not novel but, in some cases, entertaining. Such is the case with Frances of Warwick's book. Her self-centred, upper-class attitude makes itself pleasant and charming. The Victorian era, now assuming historical prominence, she pictures with fervor and delightful intolerance...
...Besides these men, there are the oarsmen from last year's Freshman boat, only one of whom is at present ineligible because of scholastic difficulties. Five of the men from last year's championship class crew also were out regularly. The rest of the squad was composed of other class and dormitory crew men. For the first time in several years, there were almost enough upper-class coxswains for the number of crews on the river...
Spring crew will get under way Monday February 6 at preliminary meetings for all rowing candidates in Smith Halls Common Room. Captain John Watts '28 and Coach E. J. Brown '96 will speak to all upper-class candidates for the University and 150-pound University crews at 5.30 o'clock. Later in the day at 7 o'clock the 1931 candidates will meet to hear Coach R. A. Haines and Captain Watts outline plans for the season and to allow the first year men to sign crew and eligibility cards...
Beginning the next afternon practice will be held at Newell Boathouse for the upper-class men and in Weld Boathouse for the Freshman. The men will work on the machines in both boathouses and in the tank at Newell until regular practice can start on the river...