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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...avoid bad ventilation a few windows have been opened. The drafts which followed blew directly on to the burners causing them to smoke incessantly, while the unhealthy fumes had to be breathed by all. There is no prospect that this nuisance will abate, on the contrary it will occur with greater frequency as the warmer weather draws near and forces more windows to be opened...
...general program has been adopted for the celebration of the Centennial anniversary of Williams College, which will occur...
Mendelssohn's Overture "Midsummer night's Dream" came first on the programme. It opens with four simple chords by the wood wind and these chords occur several times after the different themes and form the closing passage. The first theme is given by the violins and taken up then by the other instruments which carry it to a rapid crescendo. After the four chords a similar theme is given by the bass. All through the overture there are beautiful harmonies which Mr. Nikisch brought out with great skill...
...unlacquered brass without platinum contact, and so arranged that five currents run through it. One, two or three of these can be made or broken at the same time, or broken for an instant and then made again, or these makes and breaks can be adjusted so as to occur one after the other, in any order. By reversing the key it gives three breaks and two makes...
...been proposed to limit the competitors for the next debate, to be held in New Haven in March, to members of the Union, the object being simply to get the speaking material into the Union. The competitive trial will occur about a week after the mid-years, and all men who have any expectation of trying are urged to join at once. Two speeches on the floor of the house entitle a man to membership. There will be a meeting tonight, at which the question of closing the World's Fair will be discussed. At this meeting, tickets...