Word: amidst
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...this was not enough, as several extra seats had to be placed to accommodate the large crowd. It was a few minutes before eight that the dinning room was opened when the men entered and awaited the appearance of the eleven which Mr. C. M. Thayer, '89, ushered in amidst a tremendous greeting by series of cheers. About half-past nine Mr. Dexter, '90, who presided at the dinner arose and briefly introduced Mr. Rand '88, as toastmaster of the occasion. Mr. Rand made a few remarks on the work of the eleven, praising in high terms the pluck...
...pulpit was occupied by Rev. William Lawrence, who, after reading the service, delivered a short but earnest address intended mainly for the students. He illustrated his remarks by a text from the 19th chapter of St. Luke, verses 39 and 40, in which Christ's triumphant march into Jerusalem amidst the rejoicing and glorification by his disciples is told. Truth, said the speaker, is bound to be spoken in some places or other, and it is our duty to find it out. Students at college are continually coming into doubt as to the faiths, but let them hold firmly...
...line, and did not allow the point. The ball went to Princeton again on four downs. Porter was slightly hurt in the wrist but pluckily went on playing. Harvard got the ball and Porter made the first touchdown just behind the goal. Saxe kicked a beautiful goal amidst the cheers and shouts of 7,000 spectators. Price was worn out and requested Harvard to let his brother take his place. This was done and Channing started to run, but Cumnock downed him with Alexander's help. From Ames' kick Saxe ran the ball well down the field. Boyden and Porter...
...course on rail roads was delivered last night. The audience was the largest that has attended on any evening. At the close of the lecture Mr. Hadley stated that the audiences of Sever Hall were without exceptions the most attentive ones he had ever met in his life, and amidst applause the lecturer withdrew from the platform. The course has certainly been a very instructive and enjoyable one, fully satisfying all expectations raised by comments on Mr. Hadley before he came to Harvard...
...said the word heave. When the drop came, '85 had the advantage by an inch or two. This they kept for some time, but at the end of three minutes the ribbon was in the centre. There it remained till four and a half minutes had sped away, amidst the most intense excitement. Then '85, by straightening out and laying on the rope, held a slight advantage when the time was up. The juniors at once rushed into the open space, and amid repeated cheers bore their team out of the hall. This closed a most successful meeting. The doors...