Word: swing
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Bechtel '17, who was not entered in the Brown meet, will swing clubs against Dartmouth, and his presence will unquestionably make a marked difference in the result. The University is strongest in the bar events, the parallel and the high, the rings still remaining its vulnerable point. Captain D. Campbell '17 is the mainstay of the team, having obtained two first and two second places against Brown, scoring 16 of the total 26 points. He is also the most versatile of the gymnasts, being entered in five of the six events...
...Mary, B. Norman '18 Spirit of the Movies, C. A. Coolidge, Jr., '17. Vera, F. H. Cabot '17 A slave, A. W. Clark '18 Lasky, W. Rand '17 Oscar, maitre d'hotel, F. L. Stagg '17 Hammond Egg, G. B. Blaine '17 Heaver Brick, M. A. Hawkins '18 Swing Lo. J. Melcher...
...Eileen," formerly "Hearts of Erin," Mr. Herbert is in his very happiest musical vein, the love themes being handled with exquisite melodies, the "ensemble" music being particularly vivacious and stirring, and a new triumph for the composer appearing in his patriotic songs, the dash, rhythm, and swing of which brought repeated encores from an audience whose applause was induced rather by a spontaneous appreciation of the score than by any duty as descendants of Erin's Isle--which element does not characterize Boston audiences (?)--to commend the spirit of the songs. Perhaps Mr. Blossom has not constructed so definite...
...upon by the members of the old school. There was the usual number of reckless persons who did not hesitate to throw ice and butter, while some favored napkins soaked in water. The firing of mashed potatoes and chocolate cream pie was rare but effective. One man dared to swing the catsup bottle round his head, but was deterred by his companions before this project could be put into execution. The evening was very pleasant on the whole. The waiters removed the debris promptly and the costs were easily made up by omitting some of the luxuries from future menus...
...varying between 600 and 800, the President could be re-elected. Hughes was leading in California and West Virginia, while Oregon and New Mexico were very doubtful. To win, Hughes must carry Minnesota, California and West Virginia, which is possible as the doubtful states have shown a tendency to swing to Hughes...