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...stood, with drawn sword, near the one who drank, to protect him from the knives of his enemies. Now a-days he generally takes a social glass himself at the same time. From the idea of pledging, "health" drinking was easily evolved In drinking a health to a Roman lady one cup was taken for each letter in her name, - a performance often attended with disasterous consequences. Giving a toast is synonymous with drinking a health, for the former took its name from the custom of putting toast, nutmeg and sugar into ale. To drink supernaculum was an ancient custom...
...Roman Law 1 Harvard...
...Roman...
...half past eight the serenade began with a song by the Glee Club, followed by pieces from the Brass Band. Soon colored lights were burning from dormitory windows, and at the four corners of the enclosed space; Roman candles were continually being set off, and for an hour and a half the yard presented a most beautiful appearance. The new foliage on the trees greatly enhanced the effect; the red and green light striking the under side of the leaves produced a most brilliant illumination. The Glee Club sang finely, the yoedels of Stuart meeting with especial favor; the band...