Word: close
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...barely more than square, raise the hands sharply, swing the body to the perpendicular, slide back (arms still rigid), swing slightly past the perpendicular and then bring the hands to the chest, high enough to keep the blade just covered, till the thumbs meet, while the elbows pass close to the side. Then force the handle down, feather, and throw the hands clear of the knees as quickly as possible. On passing the knees, come off the feather, slide, and swing steadily forward (not drawing yourself up by your toe-straps), stiffening the arms for the next stroke, and keeping...
SINGLE-SCULL RACE.The three contestants for the single-scull championship - E. L. Philips, of Cornell, Ansley Wilcox, of Yale, and A. L. Devens, of Harvard - were called into position promptly at the close of the Freshman race, and got the word "Go" as the sun was sending his parting beams over the blue waters of the lake...
...From the close of the exercises at the Tree till 9, the President will receive the Class and their friends at his house; no gentleman will be admitted without a ticket...
...close of a College year always calls forth remarks which, although trite in themselves through annual repetition, yet express sentiments which never grow old. It is the old, old story, but the characters are changed with every year. The wheel turns. New men fill the old places, while the old, as in a game of ball, are forced off their bases to make way for the new. This is inevitable. It is life. Nevertheless, it is hard for some men. They regret the old, are fearful of the new. Under all the festivities of the season there flows a strong...
...their annual supper occurred at the Revere House, Boston, last evening, and proved a most enjoyable finale of their very successful year. According to the pleasant custom of past years, members of the First Ten elect were present and entered heartily into the spirit of the occasion. At the close of the supper the President, Mr. Dickinson, after a few apt remarks, introduced the orator of the evening, Mr. MacArthur. At the close of the oration Mr. Olmsted, the toastmaster, was introduced, and to him a large share of the evening's pleasure was due. "Alma Mater" was responded...