Word: midnight
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...shower of meteors which occurs once in every thirty -- three years is predicted for tonight and the three following evenings. As a rule the shower lasts an hour at about midnight, but on two occasions it has lasted from midnight until dawn. In 1799 and 1833 the shower of meteors was exceptionally fine, but in 1866 it was only ordinary. It will appear as if the meteors came from the direction of the constellation Leo, in the northeastern sky. The best showers will be on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, and, if any are seen before midnight, a greater number...
...Lehmann's coming was unexpectedly early on account of a change of plans in regard to his steamer, and because the Kaiser Wilhelm made a very fast trip, reaching New York Wednesday night in time to catch the midnight train for Boston...
...scores of the first round of the whist tournament must be in before midnight, Feb 23. The two couples in each section winning the most games will enter the second round...
...Beford midnight on Monday the electric cars were permanently blocked and many non-resident students were kept away from their examinations the next...
Observations on the meteor shower last Saturday evening and Sunday morning were made at the Harvard Observatory and at Blue Hill. The weather was not particularly favorable, although it was clear after midnight...