Word: apollo
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...Romulus and Remus," Messrs. Churchill and Sprague, as the twins, formed the chief attraction, and their pranks and songs caused great amusement. From the very moment of his rather novel entry as a deus ex machina, Mr. Briggs was very successful as "Apollo"; and the tableau and choral appeal to that jolly deity were most effective. Mr. Harding made a very motherly wolf, and sang his songs admirably. In both burlesques the tunes were well chosen, and many of them fresh. Indeed, the managers and members of the Executive Committee are to be congratulated on the excellence of all three...
...quite prevalent one is that the Glee Club in its attempt to sing some of the more difficult glees is rather too ambitious. The individual talent of the Club is not more than fair; the united efforts often seem strained and affected. To sing the songs of the Apollo or Boylston Club is indeed a laudable ambition, but to expect in so doing to meet entire success is presumptuous...
...aware that the Boston University Beacon comes from three miles nearer the centre of civilzation than we, but might we be permitted to ask whether Apollonem is a better form for the accusative of Apollo than the usual Apollinem? The poet, among nearly three columns of whose effusions we find this new Latin word, also publishes a poem the first line of which...
...will be of real value to the University. The field for exploration is large. Many places where works of art are known to be buried have never been explored, and scores of other places exist where it is highly probable that valuable treasures can be found. The temple of Apollo at Delphi is one instance of the former class. The Prussian government has this year fitted out an expedition to restore this temple, and to remove all works of art that can be removed. While the necessary subscriptions are being obtained the club will study the subject, ascertain where explorations...
When she saw the wrecks Apollo left...