Word: basements
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...decided to get caps, probably gray, with a crimson and blue monogram of the letters H. B. C. on the front, and a crimson rim or circle on the top; a ribbon, probably dark blue, with diagonal crimson stripes, and a seal for the shingle. The room in the basement of Little's Block is now ready to receive bicycles...
...next went down stairs. Alas! the bowling-alleys were no more. The whole basement had been converted into an enormous billiard-hall, supplied with eight large tables. At each table were four students, and others were looking on. "Speak softly, sir," said my companion, "as this is a recitation in Billiards 5. There are seven electives in billiards. This is the advanced course in fifteen ball pool...
...unconscious moon.' " But, unfortunately, our patience is not infinite; and we must protest against the habit of certain occupants of the upper rooms in the south entry of Matthews, of throwing bottles down through the staircase shaft. Thus the necessary and much-frequented passage-way to the basement is made very disagreeable, if not positively dangerous. We are convinced that the gentlemen can find, with very little inconvenience, some pastime that is equally delightful to themselves and less annoying to their neighbors...
BATHS. - Persons who wish to subscribe for the use of the bath-tubs in the south basement of Matthews can do so at 40 M. Hot and cold water. A man will be kept constantly, and clean rooms and tubs can always be found...
...basement of the new Gymnasium and most of the first floor are already up. It will evidently be a very fine one when completed, but there does not seem to be much prospect that '79 will enjoy...