Word: solidity
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Mathematics-Either the elements of analytic geometry or solid geometry; elementary mechanics...
...entering the main hall the first thing which strikes the observer is the substantial appearance of evrything about him. Quite in keeping with the solid exterior is the heavy woodwork, iron s aircases and tiled floors, all giving the impression that the building was made to last through many years of hard usage. Though substantial and solid in appearance, the building, neither without nor within, is unsightly, the decoration and finish in the quiet style and colors now prevalent satisfying even the eye of the artist. The first specific thing which attracts attention is an inscription on the wall above...
...three serials. "A Marsh Island," "Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains," and the "Country Gentleman" all increase in interest. Among the articles of a more solid nature are an account of the revival of interest in antique sculpture after the neglect of the Dark Ages, by William Shields Liscomb, under the title of "The Quest for the Grail of Ancient Art;" a second paper of Madame Mohl's Salon; and an article on "Vernon Lee," by Harriet W. Preston. Dr. Holmes's charming papers are continued. Bradford Torrey contributes a pleasant paper on "Winter Birds about Boston." "A Sheaf...
...Handel, Herr Gericke introduced an innovation in causing all the first violins to stand in a row at the front of the platform. The result seems to be a gain in fullness and sonority. Schumann's ever charming Overture Scherzo and Finale was a fitting close to this solid and, on the whole, enjoyable concert. Herr Gericke fully sustained the favorable impression he produced on the occasion of the first concert. He still pursues his policy of giving novelties-the symphonies of both concerts being heard here for the first time; but the hope is expressed by many that some...
...that side against whom it has been given. A yard-the longest yard that youthful legs can stride-from the goal the stoutest player of that side takes his stand with the ball between his feet, the rest backing him up in various positions so as to form a solid wedge-shaped front...