Word: brights
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...York this spring. In former years the contest for this cup has lain between two or three colleges which have been considered, for several reasons, as more formidable opponents. In each of these contests, however, Harvard has won, and last year, when the outlook was far from bright. surpassed her former record in the number of prizes won. This year the prospects resemble in many respects those of last year, with the assurance, however, that the various colleges which compete for this cup have never been so evenly matched. These circumstances are particularly favorable for Harvard whose team has been...
...crowd dispersed, only to collect again for cheering the nine and to listen to the singing of the Glee Club in front of Matthews. This was much enjoyed until a little after 12 o'clock a proctor forbade any more singing. During all this time the yard was bright with the rockets, mines, candles and huge crackers, making a pretty show. The credos now began to disperse gradually, and by 12.30 it seemed as if the yard was practically deserted. The appearance of a wagon filled with lighted barrels near Thayer, soon brought up a large crowd from all directions...
Saturday was a disagreeable day in more ways than one. The warm weather and bright sun of the morining gave promise of good weather conditions and fine sport ; consequently the great preparations for withnessing the race were carried out. Before the race the scene was an enlivening one. The roof and balcony of the Union boat-house, the sea-walls, the stable roofs and the windows of the Beacon street houses, each held a considerable gathering of interested spectators. Among them were many ladies, who, with their bright dresses and parasols made a pretty sight. Many carriages were also scattered...
Columbia's Mott Have team have made great improvements lately so that they consider their prospects quite bright...
...Columbia University crew has just begun rowing on the water. The prospects are not as bright as last year, and the average weight of the crew will probably be not over 160 pounds...