Word: token
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...things are necessary if any tutor is to give of his best and not waste his gift;--first, a clear distinction between men who seek honours in their course and men who come to the university to obtain a degree, a letter, an atmosphere or some such token which does not necessitate individual discussion and critical treatment of their studies...
...impressive ovation greeted Dean Briggs, the guest of honor at the dinner, when he arose and was introduced by Dean Delmar Leighton '19, who presided. The entire company rose to its feet in token of respect to the former Dean...
...annointed, are waved aside. The only vestige of the grandeur that was Rome which has escaped the austerity of the censor is the badge, symbol of authority, and lineal descendant of the fasces which the lector bore in front of the Roman consul on occasions of state. In token of the triumph of Jacksonian democracy, every performer in the procession will wear one of these badges upon the left suspender of his overalls, and every badge, to escape the suspicion of favoritism, will read: "Admit one Good only on the date punched...
...token of respect and collective regard," the Haverhill Kennel Club, of Massachusetts, sent the President a gift -another dog, "Cal's Pal," Boston terrier...
...chivalrous France, Elise and Jules Jusserand, the mistress and master of the French Embassy at Washington, did a gentle and a Gallic deed. For 22 years, these two have represented France upon these shores ; and now, retiring to a well-earned rest, they wished to leave a suitable token of their affection...