In this week’s installment of our recurring series, Blair Hall gets a new electric clock, Noah Webster gives a Princetonian credit for an idea, and more.

November 16, 1899—The Alumni Princetonian notes that a clock has been installed on the Blair Hall tower and will be powered by electricity.

November 18, 1821—Noah Webster writes that he showed his first spelling book to Samuel Stanhope Smith at Princeton in 1782 while on his way to Philadelphia to seek his advice. Smith advised breaking up the syllables so people would understand how words are pronounced.

November 17, 1887—The Princeton Dramatic Association presents “Weak Woman” and “Larkins’ Love Letters.”

November 21, 1849—Seniors Joseph Hedges, Aldus J. Neff, Ibzan Jefferson Rice, and John J. Foreman are all suspended for “disorderly conduct in barring the entries of North College & ringing the Bell last night.” As Pennsylvania’s Washington Reporter will explain, “Some mischievous students embraced the opportunity when the Faculty and tutors were attending the inauguration of Dr. Alexander, to barricade the doors and windows and ring the bell. The Faculty were soon on the spot, and caught some of those engaged, four of whom were dismissed.”

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