Word: errand
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...hands were full. No freshman could speak to a senior (and a senior for him meant any upper classman) with his hat on; or have it on in a senior's room, or in his own if a senior were there. All fresmen were obliged to run on errands at any time except in study hours or after nine in the evening. When on an errand he could make no unnecessary delay, neglect to make due return, or go away until dismissed by the person who sent...
...their studies. If any rum or brandy was found in a student's room it was to be taken away and disposed of by the president and tutors. Besides imposing fines the immediate government might at its discretion, punish the undergraduates by boxing. For sending a freshman on an errand in study hours the fine was twenty cents. For tardiness at prayers the fine was two cents...
...Errand boys go to Boston twice a day, and now that the rush of business is over, orders for any books not in stock will receive special attention...
...Errand boys go to Boston twice a day, and now that the rush of business is over, orders for any books not in stock will receive special attention...
Clothing to be repaired, cleaned and pressed will be called for and returned by the errand...