Word: swiveller
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...appeared an article stating that Harvard was not following the style of rowing taught by Mr. Lehmann and that the rigging on the boats had even been changed from English methods. This statement is absolutely false, Mr. Lehmann's teachings are being followed as closely as possible and although swivel locks instead of whole pins are being used on the four-oared shells, four-oared shells are never rigged otherwise in England...
...whole length. This roof will be as far above the floor of the new reading room, as the suspended plaster ceiling was above the old one. The windows will be stripped of their old tracery and diamond lights, and fitted with clear glass. Tables with reading rack and swivel chairs will give space for readers twice in number of those hitherto accommodated. There will also be ample space for current periodicals and the reference and "reserved" books. An elevated desk near the stairway will give a commanding position to the keeper of the room. There will be between the towers...