Word: high
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...still uncertain. Probably six of the old crew will retain their seats, and the two vacant places, 7 and 5, will be filled with new men. MacDonald, Hall and McCloud are the best of the green material. At present the average weight of the men is almost as high as that of last year. If they keep on increasing they will outweigh the '95 crew, which was considered very heavy. The crew will go on the river in about ten days...
...meeting of the Minnesota Club was held last evening in 15 Hastings. Dr. Eastman '91 told of the formation of the club in 1887 and described its objects. Plans for the distribution of Harvard news and for the strengthening of interest in Harvard among the high and preparatory schools of Minnesota were discussed...
...Frederic, then in his 13th year, there began his education. In school he was a faithful student. He gave early promise of ability as an orator and was active in school life as an editor and publisher of the "High School Union." He finished the ordinary four years' course of study in the high school in three years...
...style was more than a mistake, it was a crime. But here, no less than in his regard for the three unities, so dear to the hearts of French writers, Moliere's genius broke loose from all artificial restraint. Corneille is another example of the success of which high ability is capable, even when it disdains technical rules...
...events, which are all scratch, are as follows: 40 yards hurdles (3 hurdles, 31/2 feet high); potato race (8 potatoes, 2 yards apart); fence vault; putting 16 pound shot; 35 yards dash: pole vault; running high jump; 35 yards dash (novice). The entries close on March...