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...Strongbow's Conquest of Ireland," Mr. Barnard has in the Contemporary Writers Series made a valuable addition to English history. The period embraced-from 1166 to 1186-is now so remote as to be unfamiliar, except to the thorough student of history. The present volume, therefore, aims to make attractive what other-wise would be neglected. The story is told with a quaintness befitting the times, and is illustrated by maps, genealogical table and pictures. [G. P. Putnam's Sons, publishers...
...floor space of three great lofts. They will be only eight feet high, and the eight or ten feet above will be left open for light and ventilation. Each of the three lofts will be in charge of an attendant and will have no communication with the main library except through a single door. In addition to the books, the library will contain a large and valuable collection of coins, which the college now owns. A safe will be provided for their security. In the basement will be rooms for cataloguing, and accommodation for unpacking, binding and repairing. The building...
...victory won by the freshman nine on Saturday was very creditable both to the class and to the college. The playing of the home nine was, except in a few instances, much better than that of the visitors who were unable to hit the ball at critical moments, and who showed a decided tendency to go to pieces. The greatest praise is due to the Ninety-one battery, whose effectiveness really won the game. The freshmen nine has one or two weak men whose places should be filled before the game next Saturday. With these changes and with the same...
...Lacrosse management have offered a set of twelve cups to be played for by class teams. All the teams have signflied their intention of playing except the seniors, who have no organized team. The three under class teams are very evenly matched, so exciting contests may be expected. The games will begin the week after the class baseball games finish. The following is the schedule...
...change must take place in the way they play ball. In the first place, they must remember that there is one captain, not nine, in the Freshman team; he is doubtless capable of giving necessary orders. The rest of the men must learn to control their tongues. Their office, except when coaching, is to play ball, not to talk. In the next place, there must be an improvement in the batting. The nine cannot hope to make a decent showing against Yale if man after man strikes out. In the third place, the men must use some judgment in running...