Word: baton
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...stage production. Its earlier performances by the Castle Sqare Company have been made notable by the revival of many numbers not usually heard in the productions of later days; and Mr. Max Hirschfeld has always succeeded in meeting the severest criticisms by the presentations of the opera under his baton. General Director Jaxon will give "The Bohemiar Girl" an elaborate stage setting, and a repetition of its earlier popularity at this house can be safely relied upon. In the cast Miss Clara Lane and Miss Laura Millard will alternate as Arline; Miss Rose Leighton will be the Queen; Mr. Edgar...
...Harvard Club of New Orleans, La., held its fourth annual dinner this week. Dr. Chaille, its vice-president, presided in the absence of President, Sparks, the Baton Rouge member. The meeting did not conclude before preparations were made for the holding of the biggest annual celebration yet had, next year. The officers elected for the ensuing year are: T. G. Sparks, president; Dr. Stanford E. Chaille, vice-president; and R. B. Montgomery, secretary and treasurer...
Judging from the appreciative reception "The Buccaneer" met with graduate's night, the play is bound to be a success, and the music especially popular. F. E. Barry '97, the composer, was presented with a gold and ivory tipped baton by the principals and members of the chorus, and at the close of the first act both Barry and Stephens the librettist, were loudly cheered...
...showered her with crimson roses, one flung by every boy-Harvard's own colors, breathing in rose-breath Harvard's good will ! - And where was the grand, concentrated Harvard cheer, that should have spoken farewell? And why did the orchestra crash "Fair Harvard," and the conductor wave an appealing baton to absolutely silent and unresponsive hearts and throats? Those of us who remember Harvard boys when their blood ran crimson and ran swift, did not recognize the genus that in irreproachable claw-hammers and faultless ties patted well-gloved hands together in rythmic applause that night. Harvard boys...
...precedent for future freshman clubs. During the evening there was considerable cheering for the crew and a song, setting forth their unexpected powers, caused a great deal of enthusiasm among the freshmen. R. L. Whitman, leader of of the Glee Club, was presented before the concert, with an ivory baton trimmed with gold, a gift from the club...