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But the frown on the chairman's face did not suggest that that gentleman had anything very jovial to say at the moment, and the teacher closed the exercises herself in a few words that were not at all personal to the winner of the spelling-match.

Ruth Fielding of the Red Mill Or, Jasper Parloe's Secret Alice B. Emerson

"The spelling-match is over," said Uncle John, "and Joe has won the prize."

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Then they had a reformed spelling-match, to prove how antiquated their recently finished education had already become.

Betty Wales Senior Margaret Warde

Much more successful was an entertainment at Platt's Hall at which well-known citizens took part in an old-time spelling-match.

A Backward Glance at Eighty Murdock, Charles A 1921

After recess there was a spelling-match, choosing sides, of course,

A Voice in the Wilderness Grace Livingston Hill 1906

The spelling-match proved an exciting affair also, with new features that Ashland had never seen before.

A Voice in the Wilderness Grace Livingston Hill 1906

The spelling-match was to be on Friday, and Thursday night they were to have a grand review of all the lessons.

Marjorie's Busy Days Carolyn Wells 1902

The spelling-match was to be the next day, and how could she review her lessons without her book?

Marjorie's Busy Days Carolyn Wells 1902

For there's to be a spelling-match on Friday, between our class and Miss Bates 'class, and we want to win.

Marjorie's Busy Days Carolyn Wells 1902

When it was time for the spelling-match, Marjorie put away her books, and sat waiting, with folded arms and a smiling face.

Marjorie's Busy Days Carolyn Wells 1902