Word: turned
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...flooring which is marked off at either end by a curved strip of black paint, but planking will be set up to mark clearly to the runner as he comes up the straight stretch on either side the exact size and shape of the curve that he must turn. The seats for the spectators will be rather close to the outer edge of the track but not uncomfortably...
...English department at Johns Hopkins, under Dr. Bright, has taken a decided philological turn, and in order to increase the facilities for the study of English as a literature, a sum of one hundred thousand dollars has been given to endow a new professorship...
...Carnival on spy Pond Saturday afternoon the Harvard Polo Team easily carried off the honors. The team was made up as follows: Dean captain, Mason goal tender, Chase '92, Barron '91, Hovey. The B. A. A. team failing to turn up, the match between the Stoneham team and Harvard was the final one. The individual play of all the Harvard men was brilliant, Dean and Mason especially distinguishing themselves. Stoneham had played together before and was considered the stronger team, but they were beaten by the decisive score of 3.0. The goals were made by Dean, Chase and Hovey...
...Jesus meets the widow and a train of people carrying her son to burial. In all life there are these two opposite processions, the one bearing death and the other life. If it is our fortune to be in the happier of the two, it is a wickedness to turn aside from the gloomy and death-bearing company. Compassion was shown by Christ to the widow and he raised her son from death. Compassion is what the rich and happy should show to the wretched. The temptation is always strong to pass by any sight of misery...
...Banjo Club. The trials have been under the direction of members of the 'varsity Banjo Club, and they have made the selections thus far. As usual there are a great many banjos trying, but very few guitars. The material seems to be very fair, and if enough more guitars turn up, the out look is very promising for a good club. The men will begin practising together as soon as possible, and will get in readiness for the spring concerts which are usually given in company with the Freshman Glee Club...