Word: master
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Institute dinner last evening seemed to be thoroughly enjoyed by all the members present. R. Salton-stall, the president of the Institute, introduced N. Rantoul as the toast-master of the evening, and W. C. Forbes the poet. The poem was loudly applauded, and J. H. Hunt then responded to the toast of "The Institute." J. O. Porter sang "Annie Rooney," and S. E. Carpenter spoke for the 'varsity cricket team. S. Howell then sang, and N. Rantoul followed with a speech about the class of '92. F. MacDonald responded to the toast of "The 'Varsity Football team...
...freshmen of the University of Michigan made arrangements recently for a dinner, which the sophomores broke up by seizing their toast-master and concealing him. Five sophomores were expelled...
Walther was one of the greatest of German lyrical poets, and his preeminence was recognized by the writers of the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. He was the master whom all aspiring lyrists took for their example. During the 16th and 17th centuries Walther, for some reason or other, was little read, but during the 18th century he came into favor again, and the 19th century has seen him re-established in popular estimation as one of the master German lyrists, and one of the truest poets of the world...
...Richard III. last evening was the acting of Mr. Mansfield. This versatile artist, in spite of a few faults of the conventional villain, car the part through in a very powerfur and admirable manner. This evening is the last chance to hear this role, which is considered Mansfield's master-piece. A Parisian Romance. Prince Carl, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde will fill out the week...
...alumni of Phillips Exeter Academy, held a successful dinner last evening at the Parker House. Over one hundred men sat down, the Harvard Club delegation numbering about thirty. At the business meeting, Rev. Edward Hale was elected president for the next year. Mr. George S. Hale was toast-master. Nearly all the speakers mentioned of the necessity of a new principal and of better accommodation for the students at Exeter. The speakers were: Dr. Wildes, president of the New York Alumni, R. R. Endicott, '90, Mr. T. F. Wentworth of New York, G. T. Goldthwaite, '91, G. A. Wentworth, Prof...