Word: reading
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...Othello was standing on his head; I sympathetically put him on his feet) "And this set of Marryat's works looks very well on the shelves." (The books certainly did encumber enough space for Thackeray and Jane Austen's works and looked as if they at least had been read.) And so he went on. He had already "ragged" a sign, bearing the inscription "Harvard Laundry," which brilliant witticism he intended to hang over his mantel...
...which the mere carnal delights of dinner had been enlivened by a conversation upon love, Greek roots, and philosophy. Mashem was about to conceal himself in his long light ulster, when Miss Digge, in a low tone, which seemed to convey a subtle caress, invited him to stay and read Plato with her in the library...
...meeting of the Boat Club, held last Wednesday evening, was called to order at 7.30 by the President, Mr. Trimble. Mr. Baylies, the Treasurer, then read his report, which showed the club to be out of debt with the balance in the treasury of $634.03. This announcement was received with enthusiasm, and a vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Baylies...
...following challenge from Yale was read by Mr. Allen...
...note was read from several gentlemen of Lowell, asking for Harvard's concurrence in the formation of a New England amateur rowing association. The matter was referred to the Executive Committee...