Word: lighting
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...existed. The students, on the other hand, have to profit from all their closer relations with those above them in knowledge, experience, and consequent wisdom; and by conversing informally with those same superiors, to learn to look upon them in a new and very generally in a more favorable light. Another advantage, that comes (it is true indirectly) from these conferences between students and instructors, should by no means be overlooked. The smaller colleges have long declared that Harvard, as well as other large colleges, are, from their very size, at great disadvantage as regards this very point of intimacy...
...half past eight the serenade began with a song by the Glee Club, followed by pieces from the Brass Band. Soon colored lights were burning from dormitory windows, and at the four corners of the enclosed space; Roman candles were continually being set off, and for an hour and a half the yard presented a most beautiful appearance. The new foliage on the trees greatly enhanced the effect; the red and green light striking the under side of the leaves produced a most brilliant illumination. The Glee Club sang finely, the yoedels of Stuart meeting with especial favor; the band...
...bicycle race last Saturday, Mr. Dean rode his trial heat in a mmute less than Hamilton rode his. He also rode a light roadster, while his competitors rode racers. Considering these facts, his performance was very creditable...
...lack of sympathy which the faculty has always shown for our athletics of all kinds, it would seem that they disregard or hold in light esteem the benefits derived from healthy exercise. A certain amount of recreation and relaxation of the mind is absolutely necessary to make a successful student. The question is, whether it is better to obtain this required rest by playing tennis or ball, or by playing cards and billiards, and going to the theatre. It is surely better to be storing up health and energy for future use, than to adopt the latter course, which, though...
Lost.- Will the gentleman who took by mistake from Memorial Hall, on Monday night, a light overcoat which hung near table 7 kindly leave the same with the auditor...