Word: glassed
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...arms and other emblems, and was occupied by two or three rows of tables. Down the hall, al right angles to the platform, ran fourteen long tables with about eighty seats apiece. For each person there was provided a pamphlet containing songs, and a mat for the beer glass. The gallery and a number of boxes under it, the latter only elevated a few steps above the floor and admirably situated to receive the benefit of the tobacco smoke, were occupied by spectators, more than half belonging to the fairer...
...called for the health of the Emperon. This was drunk in most approved fashion and a verse of the National Anthem sung. The manner of toasting is worthy of description. Everyone rises, the Commander calls, "One, two, three, drink." Then, "one, two, three," and the bottoms of the glasses are rattled upon the table producing a most peculiar effect. Again is called, "One, two, " and at "Three" down comes every glass upon the table with a loud "Bang...
...shooting club will soon have a glass ball match for prizes...
Match 1.-10 glass balls from Bogardus traps, 18 yards. First, Slocum, '86, Tweeddle, Sp. S., tie on 8 balls; second, Palmer, '87, 7 balls; third, Ayer, '86, Bradley, '86, tie on five balls...
Match 2.-10 glass balls from rotary trap, 18 yards. First, Tweddle, 8 balls; second, Slocum, Foster, M. S., tie on 7 balls; third, Ayer, 6 balls...