Word: rustication
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...admitted; and immediately disappeared behind her rustic curtains...
...where the name of the College is at stake, even in the least degree, the BEST in the College should defend it. The name Harvard Freshman involves the name of the College to some extent, and often to outsiders to the full extent. Objection 3 admits that "the rustic dweller on the shores of Owasco Lake, or the respected citizen of Knox County, N. Y., may have taken the Freshman for the University Crew;" if, on the ground of the race, that opinion prevailed, there is every reason to suppose that the further off one got, - especially...
...Rumplestiltskin," a musical burlesque founded on Grimm's well-known fairy-tale. Mr. Sprague, as the indigent old king, proved to be the central figure, and sang several comic songs in that irresistible manner so peculiarly his own. Mr. Austin, as the festive miller, presented a pleasant picture of rustic jollity, and was very successful in his two songs. Mr. Twombley played and dressed the part of the miller's wife excellently, and his song in the prison scene was received with great applause. Mr. Bowen as the Princess found rather small scope for his talents, but gave the "Oxygen...
...harp with rustic cords is strung...
...done. The double quartette followed this farce with several College songs, all of which were well received by the audience. The singing showed that the members had bestowed considerable practice on the pieces and that there are several good voices in the Society. The entertainment concluded with "Pipkins's Rustic Retreat," in which Mr. Sargent had ample opportunity to do himself justice. As "Mr. Brittle Pipkins," the retired crockery merchant, he was all that could be desired of anybody, and several times during the play his acting was warmly applauded. As "Salvator Rosa Robinson" Mr. Lyon was excellent, and ably...