Word: launching
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Launch expenses and coal...
...there remains in the bank a surplus of $160.03. Good luck has been an important factor in accomplishing this. First, the Pudding theatricals were both successful. Then the subscriptions amounted to more than ever before, owing to the increased size of the classes. Moreover, the subscriptions for the new launch were sufficient also for a part of its running expenses, and finally the kindness of Mr. Lathrop in undertaking the Gymnasium Benefit Exhibition, and the exertions of the Glee Club in our aid at New London, helped to swell our receipts...
...Crocker House, where they now are. The men hardly look like a university crew, and one would scarcely think them equal to a four mile race. Yesterday afternoon they took a time row over the course, followed by their coach, Ellis Ward, in the launch. They row quite smoothly, but lack life and staying power...
...morning the crew take a long. steady pull, or practises starting, but they seldom row any distance on time. This is generally left for the afternoon. While they are out, the launch usually returns from New London, bringing a supply of provisions, etc., and also the morning's papers and letters for the crew; so that when the crew come back, they find enough to engage their attention until two o'clock, when dinner is served. The table is a long one, large enough for fifteen or sixteen people. Plain china crockery and glassware are used, all the service...
...launch usually accompanies the crew in the afternoon, so as to enable the coach to watch the men and correct their faults. This afternoon, however, on account of a little injury to the machinery, it could not be used. After supper, which is served at about a quarter of eight, the men lounge about on the piazza, singing or talking, until ten o'clock, when they retire for the night...