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...having the doors open for more than an hour, it cannot go into operation. It is now proposed to have breakfast from a quarter past seven to a quarter past eight. By this arrangement, it is claimed, everybody will be satisfied. The steward will not be obliged to prolong the time of breakfast; the diligent can get their morning repast reasonably early; and those who go to prayers can obtain admittance to the hall after that exercise. This plan will probably be adopted and go into effect next week...
...Spring recess will extend from April 11 to April 17. both days included. No absences taken to anticipate or prolong this recess will be excused by the Faculty. - Bulletin Board...
...than once a week, on the average, and the time until three would be amply sufficient for the customary smoke or after-dinner nap. The proposed plan would leave the hour from five to six for exercise in the Gymnasium or for walking, and, what is more important, would prolong the time for rowing, and allow the crews to get their supper before half past seven or eight. Those who have engagements in the evening would greatly appreciate this leisure hour before six, and we believe that the change would be favorably received by a majority of the students...
While the clam and the nightingale sweetly prolong...