Word: parteing
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...walked through the thoroughfares of Boston and observed the numerous signs that decorate the doors and windows of the shops, or any one who has glanced at the advertisements that make up, by far, the largest part of the Boston papers, must have been struck with the popularity and the prevalence of the word "Harvard" as a trade-mark-and advertising sign. The amusing circumstance connected with this use of the word is the entire want of connection between the thing advertised and the college for which it is named...
...being out of course in that but four-oared boats represented the two clubs. The wish now is to enter an eight-oar with coxswain against your full University boat. Since there is no possible arrangement by which a crew from Harvard can be in England before the latter part of July, it is clear that in the event of any challenge, Oxford in using her right to name time and place must appoint no date earlier than the 1st of August. It is a thorough appreciation of all the discomforts and annoyances so late a time will of necessity...
...part duet, "Merry Rosamond the Fair," sung by Messrs. Butler and Sherwood, and their pantomimic display, were received with peals of laughter. Mr. Butler as "Queen Ellinor" was simply "immense," and from his first appearance was greeted with continuous applause. His representation of the aged spouse was tragic to a degree, and a well-known theatrical critic expressed high appreciation of the talent for acting in burlesque displayed by Messrs. Butler and Sprague...
...latter as Grideline played to perfection the part of an erratic schoolmistress...
...Bowen made the most of the part of "Wynkyn," but it is unfortunate that to so fine an actor should have been allotted so unsatisfactory a role, one in which he was unable to display his dramatic talents...