Word: proctore
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...passing through the tail of a comet, but this does not seem to be plausible as no nucleus to it has as yet been descried in any direction. Some scientists pretend that the redness is due to frozen moisture through which the sun refracts its rays, and Professor Proctor states that we may possibly be passing through a stratum of meteoric dust, or in other words pulverized meteors. The theory which has attracted most attention is that the Java earthquakes of last autumn raised such a cloud of mica dust that it ascended to a great height...
...stumbled up the steep and crooked stairs of Holworthy and at length tumbled in an inglorious heap before Professor-then plain Mr.-Sophocles' door. The usual consequences followed, and on awaking next morning the student had a painful if vague impression of having had an interview with the proctor. Gathering himself together he went down to see what might be effected by an apology. He explained to Mr. Sophocles that the had not fully command of himself, and concluded by hoping that if he had used any unbecoming or disrespectful language the officer would overlook it in consideration...
...Rust had had to give up, thus losing the race to Mr. Harrison as really the hares are supposed to keep together, made many windings till the Mill Dam was again reached. Here the order was given to break for home, Smith, Matthewson and Appleton leading, Norton and Proctor 150 yards behind. Norton caught the front hounds soon, but lost by taking the wrong turning to Allston, but at Allston was leading again, cutting out the pace very fast, he finished first, going very strong at Brighton bridge. The time of the hare...
...proctor or pro-proctor is supposed to make the rounds of the main streets adjoining the college every night, and it is expected that in case of any row they shall not be far off. The fifth of November is the time for the annual row between town and gown, and then the whole force is likely to be on hand. One of the regulations is that the cap and gown shall be worn during the morning, without the college walls. During the afternoon it is not required, but in the evening it is positively demanded. If a proctor meets...