Word: local
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...WEATHER.WASHINGTON, D. C., March 6, 1883, 1 A. M. For New England, warmer, fair weather, followed by local snows or rains, westerly, shifting to southwesterly winds, stationary or lower pressure...
...nine are to play again this season. The Brunonian says: "Present indications are that we shall enter next season's contest with good prospects of success. The nine practises daily in the gymnasium. A second nine has also been organized and numerous practice games have already been arranged with local nines...
...eleventh canto is found a very interesting account of the deluge. It was the description of the sending out of the birds in this canto that was discovered first. This account resembles in many points the description given in Genesis, each account of course being affected by local influences...
...doubt that cricket will thrive. Philadelphia continually turns out young cricketers, and most of them go to the University of Pennsylvania. But one thing is needed to consolidate the Pennsylvania eleven into a very strong team, which would be capable of doing well against any of the local clubs, and that is the same that Harvard needs - a new ground; but, fortunately for Pennsylvania, they are in a fair way to get what they want. Their provost is interested in the game, and I believe is making preparations for laying out a ground somewhere near the college. This will give...
...Glee Club gave their concert in the City Hall, Fitchburg, last evening. They were assisted by the Russell Orchestra, a local institution. The following programme was presented: Overture, Russell's Orchestra; "Good Night Beloved;" solo, "Phyllis," Mr. McCagg; "Amontillado Sherry," Mr. McCagg and Glee Club; college songs; overture, Russell's Orchestra; solo, "The Beggar Maid," Mr. Lilienthal; winter song; waltz song; college songs...