Word: delights
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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First round - Both men opened well and for a time leads, counters and body blows followed each other in rapid succession, much to the delight of the audience. Ayars, who was quicker and more scientific than his adversary, had the best of this round...
...audience were seen many old graduates who, in their time, contributed much to the success of our "games," and it was evident from the attention which they paid to the contests that time had not chilled their interest or lessened their appreciation of the sports which used to delight them. Many Boston gentlemen, too, who enjoy witnessing a spirited contest with the gloves or an exciting wrestling match, and who make it a point always to be present at our meetings, were on hand and contributed by their presence to the general success...
...large and enthusiastic. The programme was by far the most popular we have yet heard. The recitations were all rendered with the care and taste that characterizes all of Mr. Henschel's work. In the absence of Mr. Winch, Mr. Henschel consented to fill his place, to the delight of the audience. His two selections were from the "Meister-Singer" and the ever-welcome "Two Grenediers." The latter selection introducing the Marseillaise, was received with a round of hearty applause that continued for some minutes. Schumann's symphony and the familliar ballet music from "Feramors," divided the honors...
Whose piano constitutes his sole delight...
...value of his professional teaching. The Professor, the Autocrat and the Poet have been interchangeable, and his latest published lecture to his classes is as notable for various and accurate and unusual learning as it is for crisp and charming literary skill. It is no less full of delight and instruction for the general reader than of historic value to the professional student. It is pleasant to know that Dr. Holmes resigns only that he may devote himself more exclusively to literary occupations. The professor who has taught the Medical School withdraws in favor of the professor who has charmed...