Word: backed
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...expected that the occupants of Weld may perhaps get back into their rooms in two years if the carpenters are active. The loss of the College will fortunately be somewhat reduced by the presence of mind of an official; all the windows are charged to the previous holders of the rooms, on the ground that they were broken before the fire reached them by stones thrown to rouse the sleepers...
...right, but lacks vigor and snap. Five is rather short, but works hard; he slurs over the separate parts of the stroke, hurrying it all together too much, and gets his oar out too soon. Four reserves all his force for the last part of the stroke, using his back to little purpose, and in the recover buckets badly. Three, though strong, has rowed as little as any man on the river; he swings stiffly and irregularly, and has not yet acquired a good control of his oar. Two is another short man, but strongly made; he has the varying...
...much at the catch, and is inclined to hurry. Four holds his head badly, and does n't watch the stroke, does not pull his hands in high, and lacks life in his stroke. Five rows a strong but unfinished stroke; he does not reach with his back, buries his oar-blade at the beginning of the stroke, and takes his oar out too soon. Six has been obliged to stay out of the boat for a few days, and has got a little out of form; he does not use his back enough, pulls his hands in low down...
...this opportunity of enabling the public to hear piano-forte music of a high order. Be that as it may, these of us who do attend could then, at least, enjoy the concert under more favorable conditions. Boylston Hall must either be oppressively close and warm, especially in the back part, or those sitting in that part of the room must be in danger of freezing. Furthermore, the arrangement of lights is extremely disagreeable and very trying to the eyes. If the recitals must be continued in this hall, we would suggest that something be done to obviate this annoyance...
FOOT-BALL.The annual international contest between England and Scotland, at the Rugby game, occurred recently at Edinburgh, Scotland, and resulted in a tie. The Calcutta cup, therefore, goes back to England, where it was held last year...