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...Oxford days when, in postprandial exuberance, he would harangue a blithe gathering in his rooms upon his years of study at the science of propelling a spheroid. He would then tee a ball on the carpet and drive it smashing through a closet panel. Another feat was to loft balls from the lawn of University College to the sward of Queen's College over the walls and across "the High." A servant would then call at Queens, mocking politely: "Mr. Tolley's compliments to the gentlemen of Queens and might he have his golf balls back...
...direct proportion to the quantity of initiative, leadership, and willingness to work exhibited by the members composing the body. Although hampered as had been it predecessors by archaic organization and unwieldy membership, nevertheless last year's Council because of the character of a few of its members, loft behind a series of accomplishments unequalled for years past...
...Other important social engagements of Mr. and Mrs. Coolidge included: 1) attendance at the marriage of Miss Mary Wallace (Agriculture) to Dr. Charles Bruggmann, 2) a visit to the Army-Navy League Ball in the sail loft of the Navy Yard, 3) a visit under the friendly protection of John Ringling to the circus at which, according to reliable reports, Mr. Coolidge most enjoyed "bareback riding, trapeze performances and trained dog acts...
...hopeful trainer is Max Hirsch, who cares for the animals of George W. Loft (candy man), Sam Pettit, J. B. Smith, Sam Harris (theatrcial manager), as well as those of Mrs. Vanderbilt...
...been turned up, owing to sleeping on her stomach". At the same time "she was just a lowborn girl, but none could beat her at playing the piano". And Mr. Withersq is no piker. He crashes right into a Bohemian festival the first night out, visits the exotic "Mauve Loft" the next morning and by evening has been officially appointed Head Poet of England...