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...town of Cambridge gave to Harvard College was four and a half acres where Holworthy, Hollis and Stoughton now stand. From that time until 1883, when the last purchase was made, it was gradually increased until the 24 acres which now constitute the Yard were procured. In the earliest years of the College history, the town palisades to keep off the Indians ran along the western border of the present Yard, and at the corner of Harvard square was a hill on which a sentry watched continually. The College woodpile was on the site of University Hall and the field...
...proposed Germanic Museum. By the end of the year, the committee of the German Department, composed of Professors Bartlett, Francke and Schilling, hopes to secure $10,000, with which to start a collection of views and reproductions of characteristic works of Germanic industry and art, from the earliest times to the 16th century. The collection will probably be placed either in the new Engineering Building or in Sever Hall. The plan of erecting such a museum was conceived in March, 1897, when investigation showed that the increased interest in German courses made such an institution advisable. At present the large...
After a two weeks' rest the candidates for the Mott Haven team began their regular spring training on Holmes Field yesterday. As the weather is still chilly and the track is soft the men will do no speed work for a week or so. This is the earliest in the season that the team has ever been on the track. The 'Varsity and class games will not be held this year until after the spring vacation. A new rule has been made to the effect that the first three men in the events of the 'Varsity games will...
George Sand was a born novelist. From her earliest years, it may be said that she lived by imagination, absorbed in a life of imaginary creation which put the things of real life outside of her ken. This was a result of her rural bringing up in Berry, which she loved so dearly...
...Saturday, 9-11; Monday, 9.30-11.30. Mr. Prescott-Wednesday, 9-9.30, 2-4; Thursday, 9.30-12, 2-4; Friday, 10.30-1. Mr. Hall-Wednesday, 4-5, and other hours to be announced. Schedules for reservation of time will be found on the door of Sever 10. Please take the earliest available period...