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...hear that initiatory steps have been taken in Boston for the formation of an Alpine Club, whose central field of labor will be the White Mountains. Among the benefits to be derived from organized effort, it was suggested that much might be done in determining the altitudes and positions of various mountains, ascertaining facts relating to the animals and fauna of the high regions, in tracing glacial action, in arriving at some definite results in regard to the nomenclature of mountains where the same eminences were known by different names or one or more mountains by the same name...
...Maison Doree" has removed from Hayward Place to No. 7 Central Court...
...MacDonald, of the above firm, by whom the utter ignorance of the artist in regard to the right division of the figure by lead-work (which in the construction of stained-glass windows is all-important) was overcome, and the present richness of color and fine effect obtained. This central or figure portion of the window represents the Chevalier Bayard standing on the field of battle clad in the armor of his time. The attitude is graceful and majestic, and the effect of the figure is greatly enhanced by its being brought out in bold relief against the folds...
...position than that of being in the way in the Library. There are many more Harvard relics which are but lightly valued in the indifferent hands into which they have fallen, and could therefore be easily secured. These relics are gradually finding their way, for want of such a central collection, into the possession of our old and historical New England families, where they have a value above their cost, and where they will remain as heirlooms long after Harvard has sought for them, if she delay her seeking for a few years more. This centennial has brought to light...
...small publication bearing the formidable title of the Blackheathen has also reached us. From its name, we at first supposed it to be devoted to the missionary interests in Central Africa; but upon investigation, it appeared to be an exceedingly bright sheet, conducted by the members of Blackheath School, near London. We shall take great pleasure in adding these papers to our exchange-list...