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...University boat house on Soldiers Field was completely destroyed by fire on Wednesday morning, December 27. The fire started in a small house close by where a workman, in warming some creosote shingle stain, caused it to explode and in a few minutes the boat house had caught fire. The explosion occurred at 8.45 a. m. and by 9.30 the building was entirely consumed. Three-fourths of the building had been completed, but the loss, estimated at $18,000, will be entirely covered by the insurance. The foundations and the piles were only slightly injured and, as soon...
...skating rink for the students on Soldiers Field was not in condition during the recess owing to a defect in the water meter. It has also been found that at high tide in the Charles River, water backs up under the ice and melts and cracks it. If this continues the rink will be moved to another part of the field. As the meter has been repaired, the rink is now in condition for use, and it will be kept clear of snow and flooded when necessary. Students can join the Ice Hockey Club and use the rink by paying...