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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...detailed treatment they deserve. From the description of the new Gymnasium we find that the new structure is to be of brick with sandstone trimmings. It is intended to give the design the character of colonial architecture, so that it may harmonize with the old College buildings. The main hall will be finished up to the roof. The height will be 52 feet, the length 112, and the width from 63 to 80 feet. Special quarters are to be provided for the Crew and Nine, and nine bowling alleys will be placed in the basement. The estimated cost...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A GUIDE TO HARVARD COLLEGE. | 2/8/1878 | See Source »

...hear that "our main principle is never lost sight of, namely, to have plenty of room for everybody." And we see, with pleasure, that a proper place for exercising will be afforded to the Crew and Ball Nine. A large room is also spoken of where the Athletic Association intends putting up tablets, with the cases of the Ball Nine and the flags of the Crew. Rumor also says that there are to be twelve bowling alleys. It is not my desire to do anything but approve of these plans; but as suggestions are asked for, I should...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CORRESPONDENCE. | 2/8/1878 | See Source »

...Gymnasium requested some time since the captains of the crew and ball nine to call on them and make such suggestions as they could about the proper place of exercise for the crew and nine. The plans of the building are being constantly changed, but one main principle is never lost sight of, namely, to have plenty of room for everybody. It is intended to make the building a complete gymnasium, with all the appurtenances and conveniences that are necessary, and if spring opens favorably, we may hope to see it finished next September. There will probably...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 1/25/1878 | See Source »

...derivative has preserved in Cambridge its primitive meaning, I should like to know it, but my main purpose in writing is to find out whether to summon or to summons is sanctioned by the best usage. If the Crimson, or any of its contributors, can throw any light on this subject they will oblige...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CORRESPONDENCE. | 11/23/1877 | See Source »

...trip home by moonlight was delightful. The Club had a special train as far as South Braintree, connecting there with the main line. On the regular train they fell in with the Swedish male quartette, who sang delightfully. Farewell songs were sung in the station at Boston before an enthusiastic audience of policemen, brakemen, and conductors, and the Club then disbanded. We give the programme: "Three Glasses," Fischer; Solo, by Mr. Morse; "Serenade," A. E. Marschner; Trio, by Messrs. Apthorp, Deane, and Munroe; "The Three Chafers," H. Truhn; "Water-Lily," Fr. Abt; Trio, by Messrs. Apthorp, Deane, and Munroe; "Evening...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE GLEE CLUB CONCERT. | 11/23/1877 | See Source »

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