Word: shapes
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...editorial board of the Yale Record has adopted a watch charm in the shape of an owl with rings outspread, wearing a mortar-board cap on which are the words "Yale Record" in blue enamel. The charm is of gold and was made by Tiffany...
...place of exercise for those who are not expert athletes. The new Soldters' Field also will increase the opportunities for this kind of sport. The very important factor, however, which must act in co-operation with these opportunities for sport is the offering of some motive in the shape of a championship. Most men want exercise and will take it whenever they get a chance, but where there is something to work for, the exercise will become much more general and interested; and the offering of just such a reward as a championship is the important factor needed to spread...
...Atlantic for June is on the "Education of the Negro," by W. T. Harris. For men who are interested in the great race-problem of our country, and especially of the South, the article cannot fail to be of great value, especially from the comments in the shape of foot-notes to the text by such high authorities as the Hon. R. L. Gibson of Louisiana, Hon. J. L. M. Curry, Philip A. Bruce, and Lewis H. Blair...
...this spring. Half of the crew is composed of new men, and misfortunes have necessitated serious changes even at this late date. There has hardly ever been a time when the crew was more in need of an experienced eye and a skilful guiding hand to bring it into shape for the great race. If the race is lost, the defeat comes back on all the college, graduates as well as undergraduates. At times like these every one who has it in his power to help the crew ought to feel it, is it too strong to call...
...crew expect to go down to New London next Monday. The launch is in bad shape and unfit to take, but lack of funds prevents the purchase of a new one. Only four of last year's crew are at present in the 'varsity boat, so the thought that all of last year's winning crew are in college can not be depended upon for victory. Bond is rowing at 3 in place of Cummings, but the latter will be given another trial this week. Ninde has been called home on account of sickness and it is doubtful...