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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...because it secured for it at cost a pair oar, of which it then stood in need, a test of these inventions of Mr. Fearon, which several graduates prominent in boating matters had recommended as well worth a trial and if they proved to be of value, the sole use of them for one year...
...finances of the University crew gives evidence of careful consideration on the part of the writer. The items of expense which he brings to notice most assuredly need examination. The boat club is not so much to blame in this matter as the system which has come into use. The trouble in the case undoubtedly lies in a lack of that kind of activity which is so requisite in matters of finance. The business of the treasurers of the boat club has become a routine which is vicious on account of its want of susceptibility to new methods...
...dumb-bell exercise and a short run up North avenue constituting the regular daily exercise. During the winter, Hanlan, the champion oarsman, visited the gymnasium and seemed very much interested in the work of the crew. He made several comments upon the rowing which were, of course, of great use...
...cedar with the exception of the paper decking in the bow and stern, and some of the inside rigging. Instead of having the common swivel row-lock, the boat is rigged with the old-fashioned tholepins, which look very clumsy. The seats are rather smaller than those in use in the Water boats, and run upon wooden rollers. The oars are very long, and the blades are only 6 1-2 inches wide; the oars in general use are generally a full inch wider...
...going to press. Popularity is no doubt a desirable thing to any college organ, but the old adage of familiarity still holds there nevertheless. We have not the least objections to anybody coming into the rooms to consult exchanges and to look up special points of interest, but to use our sanctum all day long as a general rendezvous, which we are sorry to say, has been done by several men, is a little more than can consistently be asked of any board. - Princetonian...