Word: silver
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...little silver-sparkling brook...
...laurel-wreaths for other prizes at athletic contests, but he does so half jokingly, and wisely remarks that he fears the change is too radical. Seriously, would it not really be more satisfactory; a wreath can at any rate be consigned to the waste-paper basket; whereas the hideous silver-plated monstrosities which are now the reward of prowess are not to be got rid of by any amount of ingenuity...
...regatta at Silver Lake yesterday, Goddard lost the single-scull race by turning the stake-boat the wrong way. Notwithstanding the delay caused by his turning again, he passed five boats on the home-stretch. The order at the finish was: Holmes first, Houghton second, Goddard third...
Gold Medals will be given for first, and silver for second and third prizes. Third prizes will be given only in games Nos. 3, 9, and 11. An entrance-fee (not returnable) of ONE DOLLAR per man, for each and every game, must accompany all entries. The right to reject any entry is reserved. No one will be allowed to compete unless properly attired. Competitors will please send their colors with their entry. An AMATEUR is any person who has never competed in an open competition, or for a stake, or for public money, or for admission money, or with...
...Silver Lake. - We were glad to see the name of Mr. W. N. Goddard, '79, among the entries for the amateur scullers' race at Silver Lake. He will have to meet some very queer "amateurs" in his race, but all will wish him success in his plucky undertaking...