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...Winter quarters were more expensive than others, and the "excessive rate of things" made it difficult for the youth, though studiously inclined, to keep within his "stint" or allowance. The rent of his chamber, to be divided between himself and his chamber-fellow, was only 12s. a year, and 7s. 4d. supplied him with coal and candles from the end of long vacation till the beginning of March...
...annual spring regatta of the Portland Yacht Club, yesterday, at Portland, Me., the race for the challenge cup was won by E. L. Soule's sloop Casco, in 2h. 28m. 7s., Idler being second...
...this and be thrifty, and begin the new year with industry.' Contrary to a common belief, this is not the condition of a tenure, nor does any advantage accrue to the institution by its observance. There is nothing particular about the needles either. To be precise, they lock like 7s sharps, and the silk, either of crimson, blue or black, is only such silk as may be purchased anywhere. The use to which the articles are devoted is to wear them with the silk wound in a knot about them, as ornaments for the buttonhole or cap. Altogether, the custom...