Word: stilling
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...preface he admitted the full power of the influences of the Renaissance which still holds us under its spell, but he emphasized the fact that the Renaissance was a late period in modern history and not its beginning, so that we cannot separate ourselves from the effects which the forces of the middle ages have exerted upon our nineteenth century life. Mediaeval history begins in the dark ages, when the feudal system determined certain fixed liberties and duties, and when the organization of the Church had begun to be a wide-felt settling and pacific influence. France was the home...
There are still plenty of end seats...
...well, as usual, and Emmons and Hallowell both got down on the ball well, though they showed their old tendency to over run their man on a kick. Dexter did not play, nor did Vail, Highlands filling the place at left guard. The state of Dexter's knee is still uncertain. If it develops into water on the knee, he cannot be a possibility for the Yale game. The doctor will probably be able to state definitely today regarding his injury...
...some very lusty cheering throughout the game. The practise began shortly after three o'clock and with a short intermission continued till almost five. The noteworthy feature of the play was the team work and general good play of the second eleven. The first eleven seemed to be still a trifle tired after their hard game on Saturday and unable to play with much snap, and the result was that the second eleven backs made long gains through the 'varsity rush-line. White scored two touch downs for the second eleven, making one of them from almost the centre...
With regard to the 1050 seats reserved by the players it should be said that many of them went to graduates prominently identified with athletics and the college life. Still it was unquestionably a mistake to allow the foot ball players to reserve as many seats as they chose. The players are entitled to a reasonable number of tickets, but some of them on this occasion abused the privilege extended to them. The manager of the eleven realized this, but only when it was too late to help the matter...