Word: long-wood
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Dates: during 1884-1884
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...house, the sea-walls, the stable roofs and the windows of the Beacon street houses, each held a considerable gathering of interested spectators. Among them were many ladies, who, with their bright dresses and parasols made a pretty sight. Many carriages were also scattered along the road from the Long-wood bridge to the finish. In addition to these facilities for seeing the race, unusual means for following the crews upon the water were arranged by the different classes. Besides the referees tug, "Wm. Sprague," five others had been chartered. Two of these were thronged with freshmen, while two more...