The account of Columbia's boating interests given by our correspondent at that college, bears evidence to the fact that there is no decline of interest in that branch of athletics, at least, with his classmates. Reports from other colleges likewise show that faithful work generally is being done this year in rowing. This is surely the case with us ; and the steady work of our crews should certainly receive more recognition, and they themselves should receive a more liberal support throughout the college than can fairly be said to be accorded them at present. Our winter athletic meetings were certainly a success. But our correspondent's description of the enthusiasm and energy displayed at Columbia in the branch of general athletics will tend to show that the struggle for inter-collegiate honors has by no means been abandoned elsewhere ; rather that it is being pursued with renewed ardor. The contest this year gives promise of being very exciting.
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