Although at present this does not promise much for the standard of American citizenship, we can reasonably hope that in time our system of education will convert their descendants, at least, into very useful citizens.
OUT OF DOORS
THE great event at the recent intercollegiate athletic meeting held in New York, was the hundred-yard run made by Duffy, Georgetown’s little sprinter, who covered the distance in the remarkable time of 9 3-5 seconds. This has been a long-coveted speed among runners, and is very likely to stand for some time as the world’s record.
The outcome of the meeting in points was as follows: Harvard, 34; Yale, 30; Princeton, 27.
AT the time of writing interest in the rowing world centers in the regatta of the Inter-collegiate Rowing Association, to be held at Poughkeepsie, on June 21. Here Cornell, Columbia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Georgetown, and Syracuse will enter eight-oar crews, in addition to which the first three will make entry in the four-oar contest. All but Georgetown will also participate in the Freshman race.
OARSMEN in this country are interested in learning that the American Henley has been decided upon as an annual feature in the rowing world. This is the result of the meeting of the American Rowing Association, which held its session in New York on May 10th.