Word: behests
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...source of much regret to many of us that the straw-vote, taken at this behest, has been preceded by no discussion in the columns of the CRIMSON, and, moreover, that the question on the ballot has been phrased as it has. The real question is not "Are you in favor of some form of universal military train- ing?", but "Are you in favor of any system of universal military training which is made compulsory?" And on this question, involving a departure from the spirit and tradition of America and from what we have conceived to be the ideal...
Come hie ye, lordly Seniors, Come hie ye to the fete, Tonight we hold the bar-becue, Tonight we celebrate. New thrillers every minute, Rope twirlers from the West, A tug-of-war, a parallel bar, An African dodger brought from far, Are all at your behest. And Carmen, gentle creature, So full of winning ways, Our donkey and our mascot Will great your ardent gaze. It is her first appearance, Come cheer her loud and strong. She'll be on the stage in the baseball cage, And you can bet she'll be all the rage When she sings...