Word: wide
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...this, $500 has been raised to pay for the services of the general secretary, who is to go into office next fall. This is a decided step forward, as a secretary has not been employed for several years, but during the past two years the work has become so wide and scattered that such a man is needed. G. Gleason '97, who is to fill the position, has had experience in the work, and, under his management, much progress is expected...
...practice yesterday, though somewhat hindered by the rain, was rather encorging. The men were wide awake and put plenty of life into their playing, particularly Chandler, who has improved greatly and appeared yesterday to be the best man in the infield. The errors made were probably due to the wet ball. The batting was good; the hits were few and hard. Dean received an injury to his ankle in the game with Virginia and did not engage in the practice yesterday except to bat, McVey taking his place at second. He will play in the Princeton game tomorrow, however...
...shell which Webb has been building for the 'Varsity crew arrived yesterday afternoon from Worcester, having been transported to Cambridge in a wagon especially built for the purpose. The boat is 64 feet long, 22 inches wide, 10 or 14 1-2 inches deep, the last measurement being from the top of the washstreak. It weighs 236 pounds and is one foot longer than last year's boat. The shell is built of American cedar and is very strong and substantial, having been built to suit a crew averaging 176 pounds. It is longer than any other shell...
...author's reading to be given in Sander's Theatre Wednesday evening under the direction of the Cantabrigia Club will not only be an occasion of considerable interest on account of the wide-spread reputation of those who are to take part, but it is gotten up to provide funds for a decidely worthy object. Although at Radcliffe College, where many of the students are preparing to teach, there has always been a need for scholarships, the college has never yet been able to offer a single regular annual scholarship with a permanent endowment fund. Whatever aid of this kind...
...third mile bicycle track will be completed in about ten days. It will be a clay path, fifteen feet wide, built of the natural soil, which packs readily and dries quickly. The Track Association has secured the services of the well known professional "Joe" Harrison, who is expected to arrive some time this week and remain for a month to coach the bicycle squad...