Word: displays
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...game which the Harvard eleven put up against Pennsylvania redeemed their reputation. The eleven showed all the strong points it had at Springfield and failed to display some of the weak ones. The generalship, in particular, was of a fine order. Lewis handled the team excellently and to him is due a large share of the credity for the victory. Of the two, however, the team were worked too hard in the first half and in the second half were consequently not in such good condition as the Pennsylvania men. Under these circumstances a kicking game was the only...
...educational display has not yet been fully decided upon, though it will contain of course the most interesting of the Scientific instruments, and the best specimens from the various collections in the College and the Seminary...
...held in City Hall. Springfield, on the evening of the 18th. Florist Milliez will have charge of the decorations which will consist of chrysanthemums. Potted plants in bloom will be placed about the platform and on either side of the hall, and the managers may add an electrical display...
...number is Mr. William Dean Howells' "A Traveller from Altruria." It is a rather fascinating subject and offers remarkable opportunities for "Criticism and Fiction." It presents a very respectable motive for showing the improvements which could be made in our manners and customs of life and for the display of not a little fancy in the opinions the Altrurian has of things American...
...gold which the expedition is supposed to possess, the man who has such an expedition on his shoulders has to possess a good deal of resolution. Dr. Peters modestly gave an example of his tact by telling how he worked upon the superstitions of the natives by an abundant display of fireworks...