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...building is constructed of granite and brown stone and the exterior is decorated with bas-reliefs illustrating the arts and sciences, and statues of famous men. The interior walls are to be adorned with mosaic, representing the different branchs of learning. This building, which is to be known as Alexander Hall, will be used much as Sanders Theatre is used, although it was primarily designed for a commencement hall. Work is being rapidly carried on and it is believed the building will be ready for the graduation of the class...
...Semitic Museum will at once begin to supply the additional appliances for the completest and most practical study of the history, archaeology, art and sculpture of the Semitic peoples. The intention is to have here, and in position for use, casts of all the principal monuments and bas-reliefs that have come to us from Oriental sources. Profesor Lyon will spend the summer abroad for the express purpose of making the best selection possible. These, it is thought, will make this university the most thoroughly equipped place in America, not only for study, but also for original investigation...
...individual trophies for the members of last year's Yale crew have been completed and distributed. They are in the form of a cigar cutter, of Roman gold. On one side, in bas-relief, is a raised facsimile of the flags won in the race. Lying across the flags are represented an oar and rudder. On the reverse side is the following inscription: "1889, Yale versus Harvard, won by Yale." Then follows the name of the owner of the trophy, and his position in the boat. They are the most artistic trophies that have ever been given...
...coach with men on top and allow the teams to pass directly from the barges to their rooms. The first floor is lighted by six windows each about ten feet square, the second receives its light from eight large windows above each one of which is a semi-circular bas relief. The front of the building contains eight oblong windows situated near the top while above these runs a cornice or ornamental design. The height of the building will be about eighty feet...
...show absolutely no trace of medical practice. The cures were simple miracles. The whole matter is very well illustrated by the present annual pilgrimages of sick people to the island of Tenos, to be healed at the shrine of the Madonna. A plan of Epidauros and a number of bas-reliefs were shown to the audience by means of the stereopticon...