Word: yardings
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Dates: during 1873-1873
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...much-needed want may be shown to be reasonable, we venture, though fearfully, to write "Plank-walks" again. Hoping to touch the heart of at least one member of the Corporation, we have procured a rough estimate of the cost of a plank-walk, to be laid around the Yard, and on the principal cross-walks and entrances; such a walk, made three feet wide, of strong planks, and so constructed that it could be taken up and put down again with little labor, would cost only about $700 or $800, - possibly less. It could be laid close...
...grass and trees, and the dark clouds seem to threaten a long storm, it is quite amusing to notice the different remarks with which men greet this earnest of winter. Some say, "A little more of this will give us very fair sleighing;" others, "How pretty it makes the Yard look!" but most declare with a sigh, "Now for wet feet and cold rooms and frozen ears." When we think of the number of this last class, it really seems worth while to consider whether winter could not be made a little more genial to us, and if something...
...seems to be a prevailing opinion among the express. men and teamsters of Cambridge, that the short-cuts through the Yard are thoroughfares of travel kept open for their especial convenience. This mistaken idea causes much annoyance, especially to classes reciting in University...
...firm basis, is, in every respect, in the most flourishing condition. Two new features of enjoyment have this year been introduced, through the enterprise of the present Sophomore Class, though they are in no wise intended to interfere with its distinctively literary character: first, singing in the Yard, which exhibits excellent training, and shows the society to possess many fine voices; second, occasional theatrical entertainments. For this purpose, they have enlarged the stage in Upper Holden, and obtained a proscenium, curtain, and an excellent stock of scenery. The first performance takes place this evening, and we have no doubt will...
...little mistake made by the gentleman who wandered into the Yard last week, and inquired the names of "all these hotels," gives a very good idea of the knowledge that many people have of college life...