Word: soft
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...north-east of Austin Hall. Large test holes have been dug at intervals at either end and along the sides of the intended site, for the purpose of ascertaining the condition of the ground. In depth they vary from 6 to 10 feet, and thus far only a soft clay-like soil has been found, which will enable the excavation to be carried on with great rapidity. Yesterday the tool houses and implements for digging were brought to the site...
...tennis courts on Holmes Field will probably be ready for use on Monday, although they are still rather soft. The courts will be in use as usual during the April recess...
...teacher; his colleagues, a delightful associate and comrade, whose words and ways brightened many a tedious hour; the students, a warm-hearted, whole-souled friend. Those of us who live near the Yard will miss his picturesque figure, like that of a handsome Andrew Jackson, in long raincoat and soft hat, striding along with the familiar swing, and flinging across the way the brusque greeting, "How d'ye, neighbor?" The College Chapel will miss him, whither he used to repair daily to take what he liked to call his "moral bath, as needful, sir, as the other...
...hurdling has yet been tried upon the track, since it is still too soft to give sufficient spring. If the frost does not set in, hurdles will probably be placed on the track the first of next week...
...first outdoor lacrosse practice was held on Soldiers Field this afternoon just back of the Locker Building. Although the ground was soft the men were drilled by Captain Rice in stick practice and in preliminary goal shooting, and were lined up for the purpose of rushing and passing the ball...