Word: east
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...generous gift of Mr. Thayer was intended as a further advantage to study in the department of political science at Harvard. But few public questions have ever existed in the history of our country of more intense interest and importance than that which is at present agitating it from east to west, and a publication devoted to the discussion of these problems will have important influence over a far wider territory than the university alone. We are proud to announce the new journal as coming from our university...
...Pennsylvania men; at least that is the opinion of the Harvard and Columbia crews, who, I suppose are as good judges as any. Yale looks upon this race simply as a practice pull, to prepare them for their contest with Harvard, and have consequently asked to have the east course, which, though generally considered the worse, is the one which they will use in the race with our 'varsity...
...LONDON, June 21st.Last Saturday the Harvard 'varsity left Cambridge by the one o'clock train, and arrived in New London towards evening. At Groton, which is on the east side of the Thames River, just opposite New London, the crew left the train, and started for the quarters...
...Harvard quarters are directly opposite the starting point, on the east side of the river. The house at first sight impresses one as being a pretty summer cottage. It is surrounded on three sides by a wide piazza, and standing as it does on a little bluff, commands a fine view of the river. The quarters are painted a deep crimson, - and on the flag-staff, which is raised above the roof, floats a large flag, which has seen service for many years. On the ground floor is a large and airy dining room, and a kitchen, well supplied with...
...crews are started even and timed at the finish by these flags. In case of a close finish the referee may reserve his decision, but not longer than the day of the race. In each successive year, the crews must row on alternate courses, Yale having the east course this year. Any man is eligible to row in the university race, who is duly entered in one of the recognized departments of the university. The appearance of his name in the annual catalogue, or a certificate of membership signed by the Dean, shall be deemed conclusive evidence in favor...