Word: boylston
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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Negotiations are still being carried on by a syndicate, known as the Harvard Riverside Associates, for the control of all the property in Cambridge between Massachusetts avenue and the Charles river on the north and south, and between DeWolf and Boylston streets on the east and west. Three years ago Mr. E.W. Forbes '95 originated the plan of buying up all this land; thus getting it into hands friendly to the University, so that no buildings detrimental to Harvard interests could erected within this territory. If, at any time, it seems wise to extend the Yard, all the buildings...
This afternoon at 3.45 o'clock the first division of the Dormitory crews will race upstream over a one and three-eighths mile course, starting at the Boylston street bridge, and rowing up the river to the beginning of the long stretch, leading up to the Brighton bridge. A stake boat will be placed at this point and all the crews will finish at the same place. Immediately after, the second division will row over the same course, and as soon as the shells are returned, the third division will start. The divisions of the crews and the order...
...bumping races for the dormitory crews will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. The races will be rowed upstream, starting at the Boylston street bridge. This year the crews will be divided on merit, into two divisions, by a committee composed of Captain Bacon, Coaches Vail and Stephenson, R. H. Wiswall '07 and G. W. Bailey '07, who have charge of the dormitory crews at the two boat clubs. Each division will have a separate race, the first division starting at 3.30, and the second division as soon after as possible. The positions of the crews...
...Boylston Prizes for Elocution...
...prizes are awarded to Seniors and Juniors in Harvard College at a public competition on the second Thursday in May. The selections must be from English, Greek or Latin authors; the proportion in English to be at least two out of three, and they must be approved by the Boylston professor of rhetoric and oratory. Competitors must enter their names with the Boylston professor on or before the last Thursday in April...