Word: hung
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...with justice that Mr. Whitlesey as Orestes, Miss Hamilton as Electra, and Mr. Platt as a former relative of Agamemnon, excelled. The old man's vivid recital of the alleged death of Orestes, was particularly well done and deserves especial mention. The acting of the chorus, too, as they hung listening on the old man's lips was very lifelike. Every gesture. every attitude betrayed each change of feeling during his recital...
...near to meridian. For the contemplated uses of the instrument this limitation is not regarded as a disadvantage, as the meridian position of an object is always best for observation because there the atmospheric obstruction is least. By varying the angle at which the mirror is hung, an object may be kept within the field for two hours, or even more. This motion is regulated by clockwork, which counterbalances the earth's advance through space...
...physiological and embryological laboratories, and on the second floor the morphological laboratory. Eight large working tables, for four men each, have been placed in the morphological laboratory in front of the windows; the end wall spaces are fitted up with instrument and reagent cases, and between the windows are hung diagrams, charts, etc. Adjoining this room is a library provided with the works necessary for the courses; and in the basement are numerous aquaria...
...exhibit of American college publications. If possible, a reading-room will be fitted up containing back numbers of the various college papers on file, and current copies for the inspection of visitors and for the use of alumni at Paris. Photographs of the editorial staff will be hung on the wall, and as premiums will be awarded the best college publications, it is hoped that a very large number of papers will be exhibited. The CRIMSON has recently received one of Professor Parks' circulars, and is doing its best for furthering a scheme which will undoubtedly do credit to American...
...cage itself is in good condition. Captain Willard has caused to be hung around the wire sides of the cage a thick cotton cloth. The benefits derived are two-fold. The light thereby is kept within the cage, an essential factor in afternoon practice. In addition, this seclusion admits of closer application to duties, since the presence of a large crowd of commenters is sure to distract the attention of the candidates...