Word: backed
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...death by starvation the only perils to face. As a little side issue of the story, Nansen relates that on one occasion, as he was hauling his kayak up to the edge of an ice-floe he heard a noise behind him and turning saw his companion on his back, with a bear over him. Jobansen had the bear by the throat, and quietly called to his commander, "You must hurry up if you don't want to be too late." They had fresh bear meat for some days...
...death by starvation the only perils to face. As a little side issue of the story, Nansen relates that on one occasion, as he was hauling his kayak up to the edge of an ice-floe he heard a noise behind him and turning saw his companion on his back, with a bear over him. Johansen had the bear by the throat, and quietly called to his commander, "You must hurry up if you don't want to be too late." They had fresh bear meat for some days...
...training will begin for the whole squad. The candidates will meet at 8 o'clock every morning to take a short walk before breakfast. After the 'Varsity scratch games on April 15 the team will be given a rest for a week. The most promising men will be called back during the Easter recess and part of them taken to the training table...
...death by starvation the only perils to face. As a little side issue of the stotry, Nansen relates that on one occasion, as he was hauling his kayak up to the edge of an ice-floe he heard a noise behind him and turning saw his companion on his back, with a bear over him. Johansen had the bear by the throat, and quietly called to his commander, "You must hurry up if you don't want to be too late." They had fresh bear meat for some days...
...French play was given for the second time in Copley Hall last night and proved to be a distinct success. The house was well filled and it seemed as if the play were thoroughly enjoyed. The players spoke with distinctness so that they could be heard from the back of the hall, but at times the words were slurred together and the French accent was poor...