Word: lastly
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...General view of the contents of Babylonian books" was the subject of Professor Lyons lecture yesterday afternoon. The Babylonians and Assyrians had many libraries at Larsa, Cuthra, Sippar, Calah and Nineveh. From the last named, the youngest of all (668-626 B. C.) many of the most valuable books have come. The writings may be classed as historical, imaginative, religious, scientific and social. The historical records, giving the accounts of the royal wars, limits and erection of cities, palaces and temples, are written on rock mountain sides, on stone statues, monuments, and slabs, but especially on clay books...
...Last day for re-engaging rooms...
...enthusiastic meeting of the Exeter Club was held last night in the rooms of the D. U. Society. After the transaction of important business and the reading of important letters from distinguished graduates, President Warren introduced the guest of the evening, Professor Bradbury L. Cilley of Exeter, Professor Cilley, after reviewing the history of Exeter Clubs at other Colleges, congratulated the club upon its successful organization and predicted for it a useful future. His talk was full of reminiscences of the Academy and was received with great applause. After the refreshments the club gathered around Professor Cilley listening to anecaotes...
...Yale nine defeated the Oyster Point team 20 to 2 in six innings last Wednesday afternoon...
There will be an hour examination in History 17 on Tuesday, April 2, at 11 a. m. The examination will cover the period till 1824, the Monroe Doctrine being the last topic included...