Word: proceeded
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Trafford was escorted to the chair, and was about to proceed in his executive duties when a tumult was heard at the door, and a body of upper-classmen made a vigorous rush into the hall. After this stampede had ceased a number of excited young gentlemen endeavored to nominate candidates for the vice-presidency, and finally Mr. John Balch, of the Roxbury Latin School, was elected to the position, his adherants being materially aided by a strong delegation of sophomores seated at the back of the hall. A fresh delegation of sophomores now made their appearance at the door...
...auditors many interesting facts in regard to the founder of their alma mater. Gov. Robinson and Vice-President Hendricks received a warm welcome and spoke briefly. When our ex-Minister was introduced the enthusiasm was almost boundless, cheer followed cheer, and it was several minutes before he could proceed. He was listened to with the greatest attention. Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Judge E. Reckword Hoar, Rev. James Freeman Clark, Prof. Alexander Agassiz, and others made remarks, and with the old alumni song, "Auld Lang Syne," the memorable dinner was concluded...
Commencement Exercises. Sanders Theatre, 10.30 A.M. The President and Fellows, Overseers, Faculties and other officers will meet the invited guests and alumni of the university in Massachusetts Hall, at 9.15 A.M., and, escorted by the graduating class, will proceed to Sanders Theatre. The theatre will be open to ticket-holders at 9,25, and seats will be reserved till...
...hoped that the Mott Haven Team will proceed as quickly as possible to the formation of a tug-of-war team. Yale has had hers at practise several days. Our team had such an easy time last year that the men would be apt to be over confident as to the result this year. Hard, steady work however, is necessary to defeat the teams Lehigh and Yale will put in the field, and the team cannot begin work too soon...
...Each time a second would start the fight by calling out schlagenaus, scheigenaus, los, and then a slashing of sword blades would ensue until one or the other principal had made a point. Then the seconds interposed their swords until the point was scored and the fight allowed to proceed again. In the end, Reynolds was declared the winner, having scored 7 points to 4 by his opponent...