Word: restful
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...beating the record, which was four minutes, by the English professional, C. Westhall. The first quarter was ran in 51 2-5 sec. thirteen minutes after he ran the second quarter in 55sec. ; fourteen minutes later he ran the third quarter in 52 3-5 sec. ; and after another rest of fourteen minutes he finished the fourth and last quarter in 52 4-5sec. ; doing the whole distance in 3min. 31 4-5sec. The time from first start to finish was 44min. 31 2-5sec., whereas, when Westhall made his record, the entire hour was con sumed...
...great critic, who in these days of materialism boldly stands forth as the advocate of the ideal, as represented in his wish for more "sweetness and light," and as the scorner of all that is low and common to the masses. But we think his fame will rather rest on his poetry than on his criticism. He is distinguished among all his fellow poets by a far sweeter diction than they possess and by a calm, elevated, thoughtful style. Fortunately, not withstanding the indifference of the college authorities, arrangements can be made with Mr. Arnold to give a lecture here...
...University and after riding round the yard went by North Avenue to Medford and thence through Malden to Lynn. This was reached without any falls or accidents at 10.55. Here the club divided, 7 going back to Cambridge in order to see the foot-ball match and the rest going on to Newburyport. The Cambridge party started from Lynn at 11.05 and reached Cambridge at 12.26 having stopped 10 minutes...
...rest of the riders under Captain Smith leaving Lynn at 11.05 rode on to Ipswich, where a stop was made for lunch of two hours. Mounting again Newburyport was reached by 5 o'clock. Here the night was spent, and on Sunday morning at eight the club started back. Lynn was reached at one and Cambridge at 3.40, having stopped at Lynn for an hour. The run was thoroughly enjoyed by all and was full of interest and adventures. The roads were good, and but for a strong head wind on Saturday and on Sunday the weather was delightful...
...saved from the ignorant decisions and absolute tyranny of a class of low politicians, who have obtained but too great a hold over the people. It is useless to discover how this state of things has been brought about; there have been various causes, and the blame does not rest altogether on the shoulders of any one class. But what is our concern and the concern of every patriotic citizen of the United States is to find a remedy, and the only remedy in our power is to see that every honest and intelligent vote possible is cast. Harvard...