Word: repasts
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...spacious banquet room of the Buffalo Club was brilliantly lighted and tastefully decorated. Potted plants were upon the table, and these were garnished with crimson ribbons in honor of the occasion. Quite an elaborate menu was presented, its promise being realized in a most appetizing repast...
...syllable of a lecture, and in fact notes thus taken are well nigh useless in review, the kernel bearing too small a proportion to the husk; generally, however, a careful note-taker will sift out of an hour's lecture a supply of kernels sufficient to make a delightful repast...
...thistles, nor acquire a ready style and ample vocabulary from constant application of the familiar, "What does the author attempt? Is the attempt worth while? Is the attempt successful?" These three phrases stand like ghouls at the mental feast of every wretched sophomore, and, with cruel knives carve his repast into morsels to suit themselves...
...President Eliot and James Russell Lowell, and at his left, Gov. Robinson and Vice-President Hendrick. The Phi Beta Kappa orator of the morrow, Hon. William H. Rawle, occupied a prominent seat, and notables were as numerous as is usual on such occasions. Well it was that the intellectual repast was of such a high order, for the viands, tho' choice, could be little enjoyed on account of the crowded condition of the hall. It was estimated that fully 1500 alumni were present. After struggling through this part of the feast, the lighter and more enjoyable portion came. Mr. Choate...
...Shakspere Club had a very enjoyable supper in Holden Chapel on Tuesday evening after the final performance of Julius Cxsar. The table was set for thirty, and at each plate was an elaborate menu, interspersed with clever and appropriate quotations from the play. After the repast had been amply discussed, songs and recitations were in order. About two o'clock the feasters separated with rousing cheers. It was an event that was highly appreciated by all present...