Word: lighting
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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There was no gymnasium at that time, and, in fact, no organized sport of any kind. The rowing season lasted for a few weeks only and the training for races was extremely short and light. The crews rowed in large barges. Football was played for a short time in the fall on the delta where Memorial now stands. It was open to all comers, but was only participated in by a few of the six hundred students...
...University were planted in the fifties. There were many trees in the yard then, but none of them were very large and the walks and grounds about the College were entirely unkept. There were no such things as board walks or sewers in those days, and, save for the light coming from the student's windows, the Yard was dark at night. Gas had just been introduced into Cambridge, and it was then thought too dangerous to introduce it into the College buildings. In 1857, however, the College agreed to allow the gas company to put gas pipes and fixtures...
After some light general practice and a game of "rag," the lacrosse squad played a regular game with two goals yesterday on Holmes Field, for the first time this season. Some of the defense work was weak, but on the whole the playing was good, and gives promise of a successful season. No word has as yet been received from Princeton in regard to the challenge for a game...
LAUNCH FOR SALE.- 35 foot, 10 horse, complete cabin finished handsomely, all conveniences, light draft, a bargain. Address C, CRIMSON office...
...June 17. It is hoped that men will come out for this crew who could not spare the time to try for the 'varsity or the class crews. Some Law School men who came from other rowing colleges will probably be among the candidates. The training will be very light; the crew will not row more than one hour a day. Beside the eight four other candidates will be selected to man the club's four-oared shell, and if this latter crew proves good enough it will also be entered for the regatta...