Word: writer
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WHEN reading one of the recent Yale papers lately, I happened upon an article relating to football matches between Harvard and Yale, which were so much desired and talked about last spring. The writer complained of Harvard's refusal to join a convention which met in New York last fall, and thought that football matches could be arranged without much difficulty if a meeting were held at some half-way point to draw up a set of rules by which games between the two Colleges could be governed. He then went on to state the differences between the rules...
...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 stroke from skilful oarsmen, and to approach more nearly the disposition of a crew when on the river. It is suggested that each of the four clubs might provide two rowing-weights, thus lightening the tax on individual...
...have received an anonymous article for publication, which its author will not, of course, see in our columns; but which deserves some notice on account of its object. The subject of impure conversation in college is one that to be handled effectively requires both abilities as a writer and a thorough knowledge of those to whom it is addressed. No mere decrying against a lamentable fact can be of any possible use, and threats are worse than idle. Our columns are open to any able pen in the interests of reform, but we must know the hand that holds...
...five withdraw from active duties on the board, and their places will be supplied by Sophomores. With the writing of some of the class we are already acquainted, and are satisfied that there is ability there which will assure the success of the Magenta. But some of its best writers have contributed but sparingly, and others are known to us entirely by repute, and to both these classes we address an invitation for such contributions as the authors are willing to be judged by. The advantage that those have who are willing to write in Freshman year is very marked...
...would not suggest a course of professional reading, but the perusal of works which give polish and culture. To many the question must naturally arise, "What shall I read?" In answer, we can do no better than quote the words of an old writer on the same subject: "In brief, sir, study what you most affect." The remark is full of truth, and it seems only natural that whatever most interests us we shall study and read to the greatest effect...