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Every phase in the character of Mr. Hastings was marked by the strong self-reliance and firmness of purpose 'so essential to a useful life. This characteristic produced in his studies a faithfulness to work that proceeded not so much from ambition to excel, as from an earnest determination to...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 11/20/1874 | See Source »

ALL students desirous of enjoying the privileges of the Reading-Room are invited to call at Hollis 3, between 2 and 4 P. M., and take certificates of membership. The fee remains at two dollars. It is desirable that those who have not already paid should do so immediately, that...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BREVITIES. | 11/6/1874 | See Source »

The crews got away pretty evenly. Holyoke had the inside position, Holworthy next, Weld third, and Matthews outside. From the boat-house, Holyoke seemed to have a slight lead when three quarters up the course, but no decided advantage was gained by either until the turn. Weld turned inside of...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE CLUB RACES. | 11/6/1874 | See Source »

Weld drew the inside position, Holworthy next, Holyoke third, and Matthews outside. Holworthy got the best start, but evidently no crew cared for a lead at first, and the four went up the course, each seeming to pull well within itself and so nearly even that from the shore it...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE CLUB RACES. | 11/6/1874 | See Source »

Received first position in consequence of a foul.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE SCRATCH RACES. | 11/6/1874 | See Source »