Word: old
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...change in Harvard's infield proved satisfactory. Trafford has not forgotten during his absence how to play first base, and while Hovey and Sullivan each had an error their general work was good. Frothingham made two assists from his old position in right field, one of which following the catch of a hot liner, completed a pretty double play...
...repaired so they are in the best condition. The officers are now negotiating with the Union Club and the Boston Athletic Club for a four oared race, some time in May. It is hoped to make this an annual affair. As the new Janitor of the Weld is an old oars-man, he can give the men practical instruction in using the boats which will be of great advantage. The Rowing Club deserves the hearty support of the University at large and the officers are doing all in their power to make the House meet the end for which...
...Tuesday the new launch, John Harvard, was used for the first time. The machinery is the same that was in the old launch, the hull only being new. She is painted white, is a little longer than the old one and is warranted to be faster...
...that the metals have to be heated but once. An electric current that is held under absolute control is passed through the metal, and by means of delicate mechanism, just the same degree of heat can be maintained in the metal for an indefinite length of time. Under the old method, the metal would soon become cold and have again and again to be heated, so that a great amount of time is saved by this new system...
...poetical career of Burns may be divided into three periods. The first ends with the publication of his first book of songs in 1786. It took by storm young and old alike. Although at first sight it seems of limited compass, the few notes in it of absolute sincerity make it great. During the period he was the poet, preacher and prophet of the peasants, of whom he was one. His power of sympathy overflowed upon all things...