Word: spoons
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...trots) by the men who used them least. Music followed; and then the "Jaw bone of an ass" was received by the man with the most "gall." from the quietest fellow." The "Spade" and "Pillow" were given to the greatest dig and to the laziest man respectively. A "Spoon" was presented to the greatest eater, a Comb to the man who best represented that class; and a Knife to the greatest "cutter" all by the men who were there direct opposites. Music and a spread ended the festivities. Dartmouth being a temperance college nothing but water and lemonade was sued...
...honors," consisting of a mirror, cradle, spurs, jaw-bone, spade, pillow, spoon, crank and knife, were presented to the Juniors of Dartmouth in Precinct Hall last Tuesday evening...
...actor, except an oval opening for his face, and wings reaching from the shoulders to the knees and enveloping the arms, by which they were moved from within. Some of the birds had long necks extending several feet above the heads of the actors; these were swans, a spoon-ball, and a gorgeous flamingo. The bright colors and picturesque attitudes of this chorus made the 'Birds' a far more brilliant spectacle than either the 'CEdipus' or the 'Ajax.' The final scene was especially striking. On each side of the stage the Birds were grouped like infantry prepared to receive cavalry...
...oars have arrived for the university crew. They are eight inches longer than those of last year, and are straight spoon oars. The Davis oar has been discarded. [ News...
BOSTON MUSEUM. - "The Silver Spoon." Performance...