The following verses were found written on one of the desks in Massachusetts:
Semi-annuals approaching
On our leisure are encroaching,
And our consciences reproaching
Drive us frantic with remorse.
Now we find no consolation,
When we cut a recitation,
And though murmuring damnation
Yet we go to every course.
The Columbia crew has challenged the New York Athletic club to a series of three races on the Harlem. The races will be rowed in light oared shells. The races are to be two three and four miles in length respectively the winner of the odd race to receive a silver cup valued at $100. It is thought, if this challenge is accepted, that the practice thus obtained will benefit the crew for its race with Harvard more than the accustomed race with the class crews.