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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...extracts illustrate many entertaining facts of colonial life and customs, as well as some of the most interesting episodes of colonial history. The extracts are rewritten in modern form, so as to offer no puzzles of grammar or spelling, but preserves the racy and often humorous flavor of the old writers. Special pains has been taken to select extracts which will set forth the amusements, pursuits and interests of children, both white and Indian. The publishers are Macmillan...
...half and gave place to Barnard. Hallowell's playing and punting were of the first order until he was forced to retire from the game. The remainder of the line, however, played without particular merit. Lawrence was as aggressive as usual, but often totally ineffective. In addition to his old habit of getting off side, he was boxed again and again by S. Dodds. L. Motley, who replaced Gray in the second half, tackled low and hard, and defended his position very well...
...already proved too light for the big college games. H. Brown is looked upon to fill right guard in spite of his light weight and inexperience. Leary, who was tackle last year, is being tried in the position, but is also too light and will probably return to his old place. Stillman, who will undoubtedly fill the other tackle, played in both the Harvard and Princeton games last year...
...building of the Shooting House and traps has been postponed on account of the making of the speedway. Within two weeks, however, the new quarters, some two hundred yards east of the old location, will be ready for occupancy...
...eleven are taking only a small share in the regular daily practice. Eaton is still troubled with water on the knee,--the result of an injury in the Williams game. C. Sargent hurt his shoulder slightly yesterday and gave place to Burnett. Swain, who is still far below his old standard, was also taken out, as a result of a sharp blow back of the head. Reid wrenched some muscles in his leg and retired in favor of Sawin. With Burden, Daly and Eaton out of the practice, the coaches are considerably hindered in their attempts at getting the line...