Word: river
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...began a commotion with shouts of " Down with the Germans," mingled with the revolutionary cheering; and then a group of long-haired youths made a rush at the Tenton who was carrying the violet wreath. The onset was resisted, but was again renewed, and from that time till the river was reached a running fight was kept up between the Socialists surrounding the trophy and the students. Sticks were flourished, windows were smashed, and several quiet bystanders got stones in the eye, and a dozen heads were broken. At last the students were vanquished and driven off, amid the exulting...
...last address was by Rev. Phillips Brooks who introduced his remarks as follows:- " You college men have met each other on the river, and on the athletic field, and in the interests of matters that relate to mental training and activity; and now it is very fitting indeed that you should meet here together to discuss matters relating to Christianity and religion...
...among the few miserable dwellings of the town. One by one the colleges were founded until, in Milton's time, the supremacy of Oxford University was threatened. As in Oxford the colleges all face upon one broad street, while their pleasant gardens border on the banks of their patron river. Of the Museums, the Fitzwilliam is the chief, noted for its fine collection of engravings, while many a fine piece of statuary can be found in its halls. The Senate House, dreaded by the incoming freshman, and the University Library, with its half million volumes, among them an original...
...Varsity crew rowed down the river as far as the Union boat house...
...spite of the snow Wednesday afternoon, the University crew took its accustomed row on the river...