WITH the renaissance in Society matters at Harvard, it seems that a chess-club might be maintained by the students to advantage. A large number of men have some knowledge of this game of games, and would probably join such a club if started, and find it convenient to play one evening a week at least. We learn from our exchanges that several chess-clubs have been formed in other Colleges this year, and it is high time for Harvard to be represented. Last year our College was challenged to play a series of games, when of course all that could be done was to decline. Let us hope that when we are again asked to "cross the foils" over the checkered board, we may have a club that can at least maintain Harvard's humble position in collegiate contests, if not win her any laurels.
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