Word: familiar
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...need of a new bridge requires no comment, for we are all familiar with the unsightly patchwork structure which now leads to the Stadium. But there are two obstacles which stand in the way of building a bridge without a draw. These are the riparian rights of the Brighton Abattoir and of the Watertown Arsenal. It is altogether possible that the abattoir's license may be withheld this year, as the section in which it is located is becoming thickly populated; in this case it is not unlikely that the War Department will permit the construction of a bridge without...
...noted dancer's "dance of the five senses." This travesty is so funny and so well done that it lends to the whole performance an appearance of being good comedy. Except for this dance the only features of the theatricals which can be called amusing are the now familiar figures of Mutt and Jeff, who, though they have nothing particularly funny to say, are admirably made up, and go through some amusing contortions. The greater part of the dialogue, consisting mostly of trite jokes on Boston dances, falls flat; and the total lack of plot spoils any chance for comedy...
...Dean. His knowledge of all branches of the law was profound. He taught at various times at least half of the courses which were given in the School. He was equally well acquainted with the history of the Common Law and with the most modern decisions, and was familiar with the principles of the Civil Law. Endowed with an extraordinary memory, a constructive legal mind not surpassed by living man, a deep-rooted sense of justice, he would have become a legal writer of great eminence; and he is famous for his short legal treatises in the Harvard Law Review...
Seniors are requested to submit words for a hymn to be sung to some familiar tune at the Baccalaureate Services. The Senior whose hymn is accepted will be given free Class Day tickets. Such hymns should be sent to R. C. Hallowell, 28 Plympton street, before March 25. CLASS DAY COMMITTEE...
...CRIMSON competition offers an exceptional opportunity to become familiar with all that is going on here, and is, moreover, one of the most important non-athletic activities through which a man may be of service to the University. We understand that the competition is one of the longest in College, but we can assure those who consider entering it, that whether successful or not, they will never regret the experience or consider the time wasted...