Word: nearest
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...this summer, is altogether too good to be lost. It is to be supposed that the greater number of those who have joined the drill companies have done so in order to be ready for service if required. They must inevitably realize that two weeks in camp as the nearest approach to actual service, would prove of more practical value than months of maneuvering here in Cambridge. Moreover, the little inconveniences of even the luxurious Boxford Camp might serve to take the edge off the ardor of featherbed soldiers, and thus prevent inefficient enlistment...
...Technology team came nearest to scoring in the second inning, when with one man out, they made three hits in succession. Crowell was put out at the plate and then Keyes knocked a short grounder to pitcher, who fielded to first and retired the side...
...interclass debate between the Freshman and Sophomore classes will be an innovation in Harvard debating. The nearest approaches to a contest of this nature in the past, have been the debate of last year between the Freshman Club and the Sophomore members of the Forum and Union, and the contests between the two class clubs this year...
...north end of the transept was chosen, for though the window will miss the southern light, it will be seen immediately on entering the door nearest the College Yard. It has been Mrs. Whitman's aim to make the window in keeping with the memorial feeling of scholar and soldier. She has chosen red as the dominent color of the window because it is to commemorate war, is a rich color such as a north window needs, and stands especially for Harvard...
...expected to get them at Leavitt's as early as possible today. A few extra tickets will also be on sale. The dinner will be held at the Vendome at 7 o'clock tonight, and as no attempt at seating has been made, those who arrive early will be nearest the main table...