Word: teas
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Under the old system dinner was served at noon, even on the days when games were played in the afternoon. At night there was a light tea, consisting of cold meats, toast and some kind of preserve. Dr. Conant at once changed the heavy meal of the day from noon to the evening and for the tea substituted a good, substantial lunch. Formerly the diet of the players was made up largely of meat. No vegetables were allowed and few starches, as these were supposed to be bad for the athlete's wind. The meats were then cooked very rare...
Coffee and tea are not allowed except in special cases. Cocoa and broma are served as hot drinks. Milk is freely given except just before games...
...opening article of the New England Magazine for June is a very interesting and admirably illustrated account of "The Boston Tea-Party." It is a reprint of the oration delivered before the Massachusetts Society of Sons of the Revolution by Francis E. Abbot on February 22. The paper is a full description of the circumstances which led to the "Tea Party" with a detailed narrative of the actual event. There are a number of pictures from old engravings with portraits of many of the men who went to the party This article is followed by two short poems...
...CLASS DAY. - To let, within one hundred yards of college grounds, two or three large rooms, and kitchen - two covered piazzas, one 12 by 4 feet; shaded, level lawn. Especially adapted for a Class Day afternoon tea. Apply...
...CLASS DAY. - To let, within one hundred yards of college grounds, two or three large rooms, and kitchen - two covered piazzas, one 12 by 40 feet; shaded, level lawn. Especially adapted for a Class Day afternoon tea. Apply...