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Word: daylight (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1870-1879
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Then, 'twixt this splendor of the daylight's death...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: LIFE'S AFTER-GLOW. | 10/24/1879 | See Source »

...given the second and third of his piano recitals; the one took place on Thursday evening, the 10th, and the other on Tuesday evening, the 15th. He may well feel flattered by his audiences, for to make one's way through the Yard in a violent rain, even during daylight, is a hazardous undertaking, as we know from bitter experience; and on a dark night the paths, if discovered at all, are far from inviting. Notwithstanding, however, the most unfavorable weather, Boylston Hall was filled, even the aisle-steps being used for seats. We are still confident that...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: PROFESSOR PAINE'S RECITAL. | 4/18/1879 | See Source »

...books of reference, and students taking these courses are now forced to suspend work upon them during the evening. Then, too, all students would form the desirable habit of making use of the Library, if during these winter days that use were not restricted to the few hours of daylight. The introduction of gas into the building increases the liability to fire; but other great libraries have found it prudent, so there can be little hesitation on that ground. It is safe to say that before long Gore Hall will be open evenings...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: LIBRARY CHANGES. | 1/11/1878 | See Source »

...exercises. To be sure, the post-Chapel is much inferior to the pre-Chapel breakfast; but, if this sacrifice on the part of a few who prefer to work at night and sleep in the morning is productive of a great convenience to a much larger body who prefer daylight, we believe no one will be so unjust as to complain...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 5/4/1877 | See Source »

...Neath softly glowing skies, as daylight wanes...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: OUR EXCHANGES. | 10/6/1876 | See Source »

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