Word: woode
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...until the janitor of the building could be found and the key fitted to the door. Then the fun began. The freshman crowded into the hall, the sophomores crowded into the hall, and the juniors and seniors did the same, until there was hardly room to turn around. Mr. Wood was elected temporary chairman and Mr. Cabot temporary secretary. Mr. Adams of Hopkinson's was finally elected President after a great disturbance attended by cheers, hisses, and endless pounding on the part of the chairman. The usual request to dispense with the presence of the upper classmen was rebuked...
...Holden of Exeter, Mr. Wood of St. Pauls, and Mr. Fargo of Quincy were elected by acclamation for caption of the eleven, crew and nine respectively. The meeting then adjourned and the crowd dispersed well satisfied with the evening's entertainment...
...ancient dwelling with its many historic associations, and even the thoughtless student as he passes the site now vacant cannot but have a little regret that the gambrel roof and the yellow and white house has gone forever. When the old house was destroyed much of the wood was sold to relic hunters to be made into souvenirs, and several complete parts, such as doors and wainscotings, were bought by eager purchasers to serve the same purposes in their own houses. However, now that the old house has gone, Austin Hall is seen to much better advantage. Indeed...
...done in more weighty matters, no harm could result. Only one fire would in such a case be built, probably in the broad open space in front of University. The proctors might keep themselves in the background to see that the fire did not become too large. The wood which was used-taken from the college wood-yard, would be cheerfully paid for by the nine. Such a course would have been in accordance with the general policy and traditions of the university, and it would have caused no unpleasant break in the cordial and beneficial understanding between the undergraduates...
...walls, the stable roofs and the windows of the Beacon street houses, each held a considerable gathering of interested spectators. Among them were many ladies, who, with their bright dresses and parasols made a pretty sight. Many carriages were also scattered along the road from the Long-wood bridge to the finish. In addition to these facilities for seeing the race, unusual means for following the crews upon the water were arranged by the different classes. Besides the referees tug, "Wm. Sprague," five others had been chartered. Two of these were thronged with freshmen, while two more contained...