FENCING.The only entries in this event were A. H. Morris, '85, and C. O. Lander, '86. Mr. Morris contested this event last year, being defeated by Mumford, '84, after a close struggle. The contest of Saturday last was very even, neither of the gentlemen having any great superiority over the other. In the latter part of the event Mr. Lander succeeded in getting under his opponents guard and disarming him. The event was won by Lander; score, seven to six.
EXIHBITION BY THE 'VARSITY CREW.The appearance of the 'Varsity crew was hailed with applause by the audience, more especially by the ladies, who seemed to thoroughly appreciate the fine condition of the crew. The men took their places in the following order, facing the southern end of the hall.
Bow. Brooks, '87.
2. Russel, '87.
3. Keyes, '87.
4. Colony, '85.
5. Yocum, '85.
6. Storrow, '85, (Capt.)
7. Burgess, '87.
Stroke. Mumford, '87.
The crew started slowly and then spurted for about a hundred strokes. It was a noticeable fact that Captain Storrow was the only member of the present crew who rowed in the gymnasium exhibition of last year. The new men showed up in good form, Colony, '85, being noticeable for his good physique.
CLUB SWINGING.O. R. Hansen, '85, who won this event last year, was the only competitor in the event last Saturday. Mr. Hansen gave a beautiful exhibition with the clubs, showing greater proficiency than has been seen at a winter meeting for some years.
TUG-OF-WAR.The final event of the meeting was the tug-of-war between eighty-six and eighty-five. For this event the floor was, for a wonder, kept entirely clear, so that the spectators experienced no difficulty in watching the progress of the contest. The signal cord was operated by Mr. Sexton, '84, and the word was given by Mr. Morison, '83. Some time was consumed in getting a fair start, but when the word was finally given both teams came down with an even drop. By repeated heaves the ribbon was brought over to the '86 side, and at the end of the first minute this team was three inches to the good. This lead was increased to four inches at the end of the second minute, and five inches at the end of the third. At this point the seniors made a desperate rally, and got back some of their lost rope, so that at the end of the fourth minute the juniors had only four inches. By repeated heaves, however, the juniors brought the ribbon more to their side, and, making a tremendous heave at the last instant, won by six inches. The usual demonstration of class enthusiasm followed as the juniors bore their victorious team from the hall amid repeated cheers. The teams were made up as follows: '85, Simes, Boyden, Gorham, Gilman (anchor). '86, Adams, Churchill, Cabot, Dewey (anchor.)
The officers of the meeting were: Referee, G. B. Morison '83; judges, W. Soren, '83, and A. C. Denniston, '83; referee of sparring and judgs of fencing, John Boyle O'Reilly; judges of sparring, Clifford Brigham, '79, and W. A. Morrison, M. S.