Word: ribboned
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...blue-ribbon incentive is often talked about in plans for stimulating scholarship. Phi Beta Kappa and other honor societies, prizes, fellowships, positions of honor as offered for high standing-all promote a competitive spirit in student bodies. For these guerdons, however, the competition is an individual affair-each man for himself...
There were two compensations for lovers of brilliance and movement. First, the costumes: Anne Roselle, as Tosca, for instance, appeared in the first act in a chrome orange satin skirt and bodice, a purple velvet jacket and hat, a bunch of crimson roses tied with baby-blue ribbon. Second, the Russian ballet divertissements which lent touches of exotic sprightliness at the conclusion of the evenings. The agonies of Tosca were thus relieved by Rimsky-Korsakov's sinuous Siamese Dance...
During the past week, a number of athletes, of both sexes, paraded Moscow streets. Men with bulging biceps and prominent pectorals walked with equally muscular maidens. The sole costume was a little apron and a red ribbon across the shoulders, bearing the inscription "Down With Shame." Infuriated crowds gave chase and the shameless ones found safety in police protection. The Red authorities said: "Don't do it again...
...youth who could spin the magic flame silk was nearly consumed in the 'blandishments of a temptress instigated by a wily rival. Save for some provocative muscle dances and a breathless moment when the Delilah seems about to spurn mere clothing, it is picturesque but dull, a pretty ribbon on the notion counter...
White flannels will be worn by all Freshmen except the ushers, who will wear tuxedoes. The Jubilee Committee will be distinguished by a red ribbon, and the ushers by a blue band. L. F. Daley, President of the Freshman Class, and Nathaniel Hamlen, chairman of the Jubilee Committee, will act as Head Ushers...