Word: rapidly
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Dates: during 1880-1880
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That were before so rapid...
...Griswold, '80, and A. L. Hall, '80, were entered in the Senior race, the latter getting a slight advantage at the start. Both men were rowing a very rapid stroke when, in less than a minute, Griswold caught a "crab" and shot into the water. He was helped out by some spectators in a boat near by, and his shell - the right wash-board of which was smashed - was towed ashore. Hall consented to start again, but as Griswold refused, Hall rowed over the course alone, and was awarded the prize...
PARK THEATRE. - 8 P.M.; Matinee Saturday at 2. "French Flats" is very amusing as it is acted by the excellent Union Square Company. There can hardly be said to be any plot to the piece; it consists mainly of a rapid succession of unpleasant situations, in which M. Blondeau finds himself on the different floors of the hotel that he has bought, intending to let the floors which he does not occupy. Next week is the last of the engagement of this company...
...most difficult part is the stopping. When you reach Parker's you are shot out of the tube at a very rapid rate, and if there were nothing to check your velocity you would be dashed to pieces. This is obviated by having a proctor stand at the tube, not to catch, but only to retard...