Word: waits
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...been drawn more closely together, is no apology or excuse for the latter. The standard of the one has not been lowered, the standard of the other has not been raised. Let us then, if possible, bring the two more closely together by raising our own standard, and not waiting for a still further lowering of the other, for if we do, we may wait in vain...
...pleasant little custom at Wellesley meals. All are obliged to stand until every one has arrived, when there is a sudden and systematic pulling out of chairs, and then all take their seats at the same time. A blessing is asked, and after that it is necessary to wait until all are helped before eating. After tea, we had the good fortune to meet some young ladies who were willing to brave the risk of being found out, and take a slide on the hills. We have been coasting many times, but nothing equals coasting with Wellesley girls...
...Servitors, who are supported wholly or partly by the college funds. They were formerly required to wait at dinner on those of higher rank, and perform other menial services, besides being the butt of practical jokes. Their dress was similar to the Commoners, but less expensive...
Meeting of Harvard Union to-night, at 7.30, in Sever 11. Election of officers and debate. Question, Resolved: "That the United States Senate should have ratified the Nicaragua Treaty." Debaters: Affirmative, W. C. Wait, L. S., and G. P. Knapp, '87; negative, C. G. Parker, '85, and C. G. Griffin...
...peculiar dress, that he is attending some solemnity of the church of England or of Rome. When the speakers raise their arms in gesticulation, one unaccustomed to the dress thinks, "They all, flapping their wings, cried caw." During the delivery of the Latin Salutatory, all who know any Latin wait for the usual "dulc(k)issimas puellas," and when it comes smile to show that they are enjoying the whole performance, which is, of course, always characterized by "perfect Latinity and exquisite beauty...