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...improved eye-shade. Its presence can scarcely be felt on the head...
...public streets of the town, which curve pleasantly and easily, are to have borders ten feet wide planted with shade trees. All this work is to be done immediately, and all land within the limits of the town not to be presently occupied is to be closely planted and thinned out before the growth becomes crowded. Clearings are to be made as, from time to time, space is wanted for buildings, and it is intended to enclose building sites not expected soon to be occupied, with hedges. These two simple expedients will prevent the immediate surroundings of the university from...
...language. The story is almost dramatic in its interest. One of the best productions that have come from the pen of an editor of the Monthly is the account of "An Eighteenth Century Jubilee," written by Mr. Howe. The careful handling of detail, the judicious mingling of light and shade, the vivacity of expression and the lightness of touch manifested in this sketch give a peculiarly charming effect. The writer has caught the happy spirit without the ridiculousness of Boswell, whose strange acts at the Shakespeare jubilee of 1769 are incidentally described. Mr. Herrick's story, "Optimaet Pessima...
...some of the details have been changed. The material of the building will be lock-faced long-meadow stone, of which there will be two grades; one will be for the main walls and will be of a dark color, while for the facings and friezes a lighter shade will be used. Polished wood will be used for the interior finish and decoration. In the construction, the latest innovations will be introduced, and every precaution will be taken to guard against dampness and to have the library fire-proof. The architecture of the structure will be a mixture...
...stock,-a new eye shade, the inventor of which claims that it cannot heat the eyes, nor tire the face. It does not rest upon the ears, is adjusted to any angle, and its very slight weight is felt only at the back of the head. Price 25c., retail...