Word: baton
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...showered her with crimson roses, one flung by every boy-Harvard's own colors, breathing in rose-breath Harvard's good will ! - And where was the grand, concentrated Harvard cheer, that should have spoken farewell? And why did the orchestra crash "Fair Harvard," and the conductor wave an appealing baton to absolutely silent and unresponsive hearts and throats? Those of us who remember Harvard boys when their blood ran crimson and ran swift, did not recognize the genus that in irreproachable claw-hammers and faultless ties patted well-gloved hands together in rythmic applause that night. Harvard boys...
...precedent for future freshman clubs. During the evening there was considerable cheering for the crew and a song, setting forth their unexpected powers, caused a great deal of enthusiasm among the freshmen. R. L. Whitman, leader of of the Glee Club, was presented before the concert, with an ivory baton trimmed with gold, a gift from the club...
...Pierian Sodality dined at Parker's on Saturday. V. S. Rothschild '91 was toastmaster; C. Peabody, Gr., orator; F. P. Sibley, poet; and W. E. Kent, Sp., chorister. Black '91, the leader, was presented with a baton...
...Kent '92, secretary; O. G. Villard '93, treasurer; Guy B. Bennett '93, librarian; M. L. Black '91, temporary leader. The president, vice-president and leader were elected a committee to choose a general manager. At the close of the meeting the secretary presented Carl K. Bennett with an elegant baton on behalf of the society...
...received. The effect of the "Pizzicato Polka" was somewhat marred by an unfortunate want of harmony in the brass. A very pleasing episode occured after this piece, when Mr. Cary, president of the Sodality, stepped forward and in behalf of the members, presented Mr. Forchheimer with a gold-tipped baton as a token of their appreciation of the zeal and efficiency with which he has performed the duties of conductor...