Word: impromptu
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Yesterday morning the yard was the scene of an impromptu dog flight between a New foundland and a bull-pup. The former retired from the field on three legs, and the (?) was taken in charge by his master and soundly cuffed...
...contesting elevens, and the score or so of their friends who strolled out to the field to witness the sport, applaud the good plays, and, perhaps, laugh at the many ludicrous incidents which are sure to occur in a scrub game. As a direct result of these impromptu games many men were led to go upon the field as candidates for our eleven of this fall, and many promising players have been found among their number...
...freshman crew must remember that they will in all probability have formidable opponents in the persons of the Columbia freshmen. This latter crew at an impromptu regatta held last fall defeated the crews of the upper classes, although they, '87, were totally wanting in experience. The only thing that was in their favor was that they had trained a couple of weeks, while the old oarsmen went into the race relying on their previous knowledge. This was, of course, a considerable advantage to the freshmen. Nevertheless, Columbia, '87, has been notable so far for the push and energy which they...
...should leave for Europe before its next meeting. He hoped that steps would be taken to make the valuable and interesting meetings of the association accessible to the general public, and to print reports of them in some scientific journal. He thought it desirable also that verbal and impromptu reports be more often made, in addition to the papers read, and "the well known American bashfulness" thus overcome...
...would venture to play two compositions of his own. The first was a delightful fugue on "Over the Fence is Out," which was received by such prolonged applause as to demand a repitition. The second, a romance, followed by three selections from Chopin, a study (Op. 25), fantasia impromptu and a ballad in A minor finished the recital. The fugue of Prof. Paine's composition, which he said "was composed in a weak moment last summer," was the feature of the evening's performance, and received tumultuous applause from the large audience that completely filled the hall...