Word: offing
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Dates: during 1873-1873
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THE fair of the G. A. R. closed on Saturday evening last, and we are glad to state that it was a success, both financially and otherwise. The voting was very satisfactory in its results; Dr. Peabody received the clock, "Cambridge I" the silk banner, and (alas for Gillie!) Captain...
THE single-scull race, which did not take place on the day of the Fall races, was to come off Wednesday afternoon, but was again postponed, on account of the roughness of the water.
THE French Club held its first meeting last Monday evening. The following officers were elected: President, Professor Ferdinand Bocher; Vice-Presidents, F. W. Elwood and W. Lowery; Secretary, G. A. C. Bendelari; Treasurer, L. C. Josephs. The membership will be limited to thirty. This number is not yet completed, and...
THAT many persons who enjoy the privileges of our Reading-room resolutely refuse to subscribe seems to point to the fact that the Reading-room is considered as common property. The disappearance of Harper's Weekly and several other journals within the last few days shows that this erroneous opinion...
AGAIN we can enjoy the sweet sleep which hard work and virtue give to youth, undisturbed by fears of fire or theft, - another night-watchman has been appointed!