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...president and fellows of Harvard College have recently come into possession of a munificent bequest of $230,000 and upward, which is applicable only for purposes of special astronomical investigation. A circular has been issued from the college observatory, bearing date March 1, in which the facts are set forth and certain information is asked for. In the circular the case is stated as follows...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Another Bequest to Harvard. | 3/4/1887 | See Source »

...choppy sea, which is occasioned by the rowing, ropes are suspended from the ceiling and fastened under the ends of the boat. After a few strokes have been taken the water begins to dash violently, and waves ten or twenty inches in height are formed, which travel in a circular direction and form whirlpools about seven feet in diameter. When the men first began to row ordinary oars were used, but it was found too hard work to use them in such a small space of still water. Then triangular shaped pieces, comprising two-thirds of the blades, were...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Yale Crew take a Spin on the Harber. | 2/1/1887 | See Source »

...Warren avenue. The Friday afternoon session will be open at 2 o'clock by a report on "the work of the commission of colleges in New England on admission examinations," presented by Professor William C. Poland of Brown University. Discussion will follow at 3 on the question, "Does the circular recently issued by Harvard University conduce to greater uniformity in requirements for admission to college?" Remarks will be made by President Eliot of Harvard, President Capen of Tufts and others. A business meeting will be held at 9 o'clock Saturday morning, and, at 9.30, the question "Is the system...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Note and Comment. | 1/7/1887 | See Source »

...following circular has been sent to members of the class...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: '86 Class Dinner. | 10/27/1886 | See Source »

...committee will esteem it a favor if the members of the class will reply to this circular at once, stating whether or not they will be able to attend...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: '86 Class Dinner. | 10/27/1886 | See Source »

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