Word: closing
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...decided favorite today. The general opinion among those who have watched the progress of the crews is that the three upper-class crews will make a dash and a hard struggle for the lead in the beginning; that the race, especially the first half of it, will be exceedingly close between the seniors and juniors, but that the sophomores may possibly distance both. The following are the names...
There will be a half-hour examination in Greek 7 before the close of the recitations, on the translation of Thucydides...
...number, of whom nine were seniors and seven juniors. The speaking was above the standard of the last few years and was conspicuous by the entire absence of Greek, which is scarcely a favorite in a competition of this kind. A considerable part of the audience waited after the close of the declamation for the announcement of the prizes, which was as follows : First prizes to John Parker Holmes, '84, and Samuel Atkins Eliot, '84 ; second prizes to Henry Elbert Barnes, 84', Bartow Bee Ramage, '84, and Irvah Lester Winter, '85. The award of prizes, as usual, seemed...
...that the annuals are so close upon us, the frequenters of the library should be careful to make as little noise as possible while moving about in the reading room. We have frequently heard complaints that some men come into the library and wander about in an aimless way, going from one alcove to another, taking down book after book, or listlessly turning over the volumes which lie upon the tables. Much of this seemingly need-less labor is, perhaps, necessary, but can undoubtedly be accomplished in a more quiet manner and with less annoyance to the other inmates...
...team and the college at large at a time when such encouragement is most gladly received. Although the Amherst nine is considered much stronger than our first opponent, if the team plays with the earnestness and vim which it displayed in the game with Brown last week, a close, and we hope a victorious game will be the result. The contest will be interesting and exciting, and will undoubtedly deserve the support which it is sure to receive...