Word: restful
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...horizontal bar as many times as possible. The strength of the lungs may also be computed by obtaining one-twentieth of the capacity of the lungs. The changes in the exercises are as follows: In test 1 and 2 the dynamometer is attached to a movable foot-rest, instead of, as formerly, to the floor. This prevents the possibility of raising the dynamometer needle by a sudden jerk. In tests 6 and 7 the legs must be kept straight and on a line with the trunk and no swaying is allowed...
...afternoon at any time convenient for them between 3.30 and 5.45 o'clock. Since the plan of forming graded eights before Mr. Colson's arrival has been abandoned, it has been thought best to abolish the squads which were formed at the beginning of winter rowing, and for the rest of the month the men will work individually...
...University. This bust will be placed on the northern side of Massachusetts Hall, opposite the entrance to Harvard Hall, in a niche formed by the closing of two small windows. C. F. McKim h.'90, will design the pedestal and bench of marble on which the bust is to rest. The bench will also be used as a place from which the head marshal may form the procession of classes on Commencement...
...doctrine of evolution assumes that species of animals and plants are not separate creations but are descended from one another, thus making one great family. The proofs of evolution rest mainly on intermediate or transitional forms in adults, and also on stages in development. It is this latter phase which Professor Jackson will consider in his lecture. In the young, forms of development are found which are comparable to those of adults of simpler and geologically older types in the group to which the organism belongs. It is to the fossils in the rocks, therefore, that the scientist must turn...
...money has been given to the Germanic Museum through the kindness of an anonymous friend, sufficient to keep the Museum open on Sundays throughout the rest of the Academic year. Accordingly, in addition to the announced hours, from 9 until 3.30 o'clock on Mondays and Fridays, the Museum will be open every Sunday from 1 until 5 o'clock...