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...thoroughly alive to all that surrounded him, thus being able to appreciate and take in the spirit of God when it was revealed to him. We, in whatever work we may be striving, can not hope to have his Spirit revealed to us unless we are wide awake to the world about...
...public streets of the town, which curve pleasantly and easily, are to have borders ten feet wide planted with shade trees. All this work is to be done immediately, and all land within the limits of the town not to be presently occupied is to be closely planted and thinned out before the growth becomes crowded. Clearings are to be made as, from time to time, space is wanted for buildings, and it is intended to enclose building sites not expected soon to be occupied, with hedges. These two simple expedients will prevent the immediate surroundings of the university from...
...portable house, to be used by the Harvard astronomical party in its South American expedition is built of heavy paper and canvas, sheets being stretched upon a frame of pine scantling three-quarters of an inch wide and half an inch thick. It is built in small sections, so that it can be easily and cheaply transported. The building when ready for occupancy is 18x22 feet. The top is surmounted by a galvanized iron cupola, which is made in movable sections. The building is divided into three rooms, is lighted by six large windows, and has two entrances...
...managers of the University of Pennsylvania nine have succeeded in raising a loan of $4000 for the erection of a baseball cage. The cage is to be 220 feet long by 110 feet wide and about fifty feet high. The nine will begin practicing some time in February...
Professor Bryce admires the Harvard yard and the Yale campus. "At Harvard and Yale the brick dormitories and class-rooms are scattered over a wide extent of well-kept lawn; ancient elms planted in every corner lend an additional pleasing effect to the whole...