Word: knees
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...reads substantially as follows: "The coat must be of black-mixed, called also Oxford-mixed, single breasted, with a rolling cape square at the end, and with pocket flaps; waist reaching to the natural waist, with lapels of the same length; skirts reaching to the bend of the knee; three crows-feet, made of black silk cord on the lower part of the sleeve of a senior, two on that of a junior, and one on that of sophomore. The waistcoat must be of black or mixed black; or when of cotton or linen fabric, of white. The surtout...
Near Memorial Hall was recently set a charming statue of John Harvard. The young clergyman sits in his chair, his pulpit robe thrown around hime, his book open on his knee, his thin face and tranquil, hopeful eyes turned toward the western sky. He is thinking of the days that are to be. He hears nothing of the vigorous tide of life now flowing round his chair. He knows nothing of past success or present attainment. His face shows no trace either of self-distrust or of self-satisfaction. But the quiet unconsciousness with which his trustful hope looks toward...
...known whether Willard will play to-day or not. His knee is still very lame and swollen. Henshaw will probably play right field. If Willard does not play, Choate will probably take his place at first base...
...eighth inning, after two men were out, Willard made a two base hit, but bent his knee running and had to be carried from the field. It is not known whether he can play Saturday...
Hutchinson, captain of the freshman crew who was unable to row in the class races on account of a lame knee, has taken his old position...