Word: lowness
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...early showed a great taste for the literature of the past, and longed to fit for college. Neither my father nor Father Reilly wished me to go to the Public Schools, on account of the low standard of social position. I studied by myself. By blacking boots, I earned enough to buy Bohn's translation of the Iliad, and was entranced with the beauty of that noble poem. I entered in 1876, and since then I have done nothing but study. I have left college only once, and that was on St. Patrick's Day, when my father's society...
From ancient Stoughton's low-hung roof...
When my fire is burning low...
...impersonation of Prof. Pygmalion Whiffles, alike in conception and execution, proves him a comedian of decided talent. Mr. Goodwin's imitations of noted actors are also very clever. The rest of the troupe fill their several parts acceptably, especially Miss Jennie Weathersby, who shows considerable ability as a low comedienne. The engagement of the Froliques ends with this week. On Monday next, Bartley Campbell's new play of "Fairfax" will be produced with a strong cast...
...Britannia had only fourteen men, as P. S. Ross had been severely hurt. They did their utmost to force the ball to Harvard's goal, but in vain, and the victory rested with us. Messrs. Bacon, Cushing, Nickerson, Manning, and Howe were especially noticeable on our team, while Blaickloch, Low, Ross, Miller, and Scriver did the most for the Britannias. The umpires were Messrs. Houston for Harvard, and McGibbon and Esdaile for Montreal. In the evening our men were entertained in the Gymnasium, and on Sunday they were driven through the city and park...