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...observation train for the Freshman and four-oared races will leave New London at 10.15 A. M. The price of the tickets is $1. The observation train for the University eight-oared race will leave New London at 4 P. M. Tickets for this train are $2.50 each. The steamboat service for the University eight-oared race is as follows: steamer "Richard Peck" will leave New Haven, Belle Dock, at 12 o'clock. It will pass through the drawbridge and anchor as near as possible to the finish, returning immediately after the race. The fare is $1.75. Steamer "City...
Robert Fulton, although he neither invented nor first applied the principles of the steamboat, has been hailed as its inventor simply because he had the breadth of imagination and the enthusiasm to embody the impractical ideas of his predecessors in a useful form. And he deserves the credit he is given; for, according to Lord Telford, who said, "Engineering is the art of directing the great sources and powers of nature for the use and convenience of man," he was a true civil engineer...
...general idea is to assemble in the Yard in front of Holworthy at 8.30 o'clock in the morning, and, after an orderly march behind Kanrich's band of talented musicians, to proceed by special cars to Boston, where a speedy craft of the nature of a steamboat, will carry the noble army to Nantasket Point. Refreshments of a liquid nature will be served en route. During the day, the athletes and other members of the class will indulge in sports of skill and games of chance. Nantasket Point will be reserved exclusively for the class and their lunch...
...promptly at 8.30 this morning, when badges will be distributed to the officials of the day. No badges will be reserved after 8.45. After a parade around the Yard the class will take special cars for Otis wharf, 408 Atlantic avenue, Boston. Here the class will board the palatial steamboat "Philadelphia" which will sail at 9.45 o'clock for Nantasket Point. During the trip Kanrich's band will furnish music and beer will be served. A lunch of clams and lobsters will be provided on the verandas of the Nantasket Point Hotel at 1 o'clock...
...will meet in front of University Hall at 8.30 o'clock, when badges will be given out. No badges will be reserved after 8.45. After marching around the Yard the class will take special cars at 8.50 for Otis wharf, 408 Atlantic avenue. At 9.45 o'clock the steamboat "Philadelphia" will leave, arriving at Nantasket Point at about 11 o'clock. Kanrich's band will play on the boat and beer will be served. A lunch of clams and lobsters will be served on the verandas of the Nantasket Point Hotel at 12 o'clock. In the afternoon there will...