The Western side of the Shansi University concluded their summer term with a day of sports. Other colleges in the city competed in the races, etc. The Governor and others were present to witness the contests. The prizes were numerous and handsome., The Goversor presented silver medals, sent gifts towards were well organised, a most enjoyable time. It would, however, be interesting to know the real mind of some of the old hands on the dignity of these sports. Some of them retain the old idea'that such exhibitions ate more fitting for the Wild West than for the scholars of their own land.
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