Word: light
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...executive committee reported a constitution, which was adopted with some slight alterations and additions. After the transaction of some other business, considerable time was given to the discussion of means to bring the Academy and the University nearer to each other. At the close of the business meeting, light refreshments were served and the rest of the evening passed in a social way by the members...
...done is manifold. Professor Hall is at present busy in investigating how much steam is lost in the cylinder of an engine when in work. On account of the extreme heat thermometers cannot be used, and Professor Hall is therefore employing a very delicate electrical instrument. The relation of light to electricity and magnetism is being worked up by Mr. D. W. Shea. The apparatus is arranged in such a manner as to investigate whether light is a manifestation of electricity or not. Professor B. O. Peirce and Dr. Wilson are trying to determine the rate of flow of electricity...
...true worth. With a view to the study of Goethe's life and works the Goethe society was organized. This society is engaged particularly in examining the manuscripts of Goethe, which, owing to the extinction of his family, have come into the possession of the German government. The light which these manuscripts have thrown on Goethe's writings and character is invaluable...
...second event, light-weight sparring, (under 140 pounds), was entered by A. H. Knapp, '89, F. Keene, '91, F. Cabot, V. S., J. Putnam, '92, and W. L. Smith, D. S. Keene withdrew entirely from the event. The first bout was between Putnam and Smith. Putnam forced the fight throughout the three rounds, and was declared the winner of the bout. The second bout was between Cabot and Knapp, and this was finally awarded to Cabot. The final bout of the light-weight sparring was, therefore, between Putnam and Cabot. In this bout Cabot took the offensive, and clearly...
...light-weight wrestling (under 140 pounds), there were two entries, F. Cabot, V. S., and G. L. Hunter, '89. Cabot withdrew from the event, however, so Hunter won the cup on a walkover...