Word: summer
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...great economy in that direction last term, experienced conditions at the time of annual examinations. The students are returning very fast, and are putting their rooms in order for the coming year's work, which practically began September 27. There are cordial greetings and tales of pleasant summer experiences, with an occasional side remark about the glorious result of the boat race at New London and its attendant festivities...
During the summer a few changes have been instituted in connection with the university, which are worthy of notice. In Wadsworth House, the two rooms on the southwest corner have been comfortably fitted up for the use of the several clergymen who are to conduct the prayers throughout the year. The rooms have been newly papered, painted, carpeted and furnished, and look very bright and cheerful. The college printing press which has hitherto been kept in Wadsworth House has been removed to the basement of University...
...changes have taken place at Memorial beyond the usual summer cleaning and repairs...
...gymnasium has been very thoroughly cleaned during the summer, and presents a very pleasing appearance. The brick-work has been oiled, the mattresses re covered, and the apparatus thoroughly repaired. The rush for lockers thus far has been unprecedented. Only about fifty remain unengaged, and it is expected that by Saturday night these will be taken also; so that it is very probable that some new lockers may have to be constructed...
...crews of Harvard men participated in the annual regatta at Lake George this summer...