Word: j
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...special object. The library of Charles Schefer, a noted French editor and writer, was sold last May in Paris. It was rich in books on the history of Turkey and on the Eastern question, a subject in which M. Schefer was an acknowledged authority. Through the kindness of Mr. J. Randolph Coolidge, the Library was able to bid at the sale and purchased 529 volumes. These make a notable beginning of a collection on the Eastern question, which Mr. Lane intends to make as complete as possible. Many of the books are of great rarity, especially those of the Sixteenth...
...unsatisfactory, still, is the work of the tackles. Eaton plays too desultorily; and Swain, who was so strong a tackle two years ago on the 'Varsity, has not yet even approached the excellence of which he is capable. Though apt to become over-anxious and get off-side, J. Lawrence, it would seem, has some chance of supplacing Swain. To hold his place, the latter must show some of that improvement, which has characterized Reid's playing. Yet the season is still so early, that there is chance enough through the excellent coaching that is being given...
...Adler, L. Threefoot, G. A. Sawin, S. L. Beals, H. J. Stewart, A. H. Eustis, W. M. Eby, M. T. Hall, H. Parton, J. C. Bayley, E. E. Coolidge, C. W. Jaynes, F. C. Ware, G. P. Milne, G. T. Putnam, A. D. Wyman, G. W. Smith, F. A. Eustis, C. A. McDonald...
...left in the squad after the first and second elevens had been picked out, have been put in charge of J. L. Knox '98, who will try to select the most promising men. He gave them work yesterday in tackling the dummy, with a little signal practice...
...Harvard Christian Association will hold its annual reception of new students in Brooks House on next Friday evening. Informal addresses will be made by Professors G. H. Palmer and F. G. Peabody, Bishop William Lawrence, L. K. Morse, C. W. Birtwell and J. Austin Richard '00, president of the Association...