Word: birthday
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...University of Virginia no holidays are given, with the single exception of Christmas. Lectures proceed on Saturdays, Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, and Washington's Birthday, just as if there were no such things...
Those who were in the neighborhood of Quincy Square last evening might have heard a chorus of men's voices. On inquiry they would have learned that it was the 'varsity Glee Club serenading Dr. A. P. Peabody in honor of his eightieth birthday, which takes place today. This was not merely an ordinary serenade; it was a token of the love and esteem which the college feels towards its true friend and benefactor...
...this, his eightieth birthday, the whole college unites in warmest greetings to the dear old doctor...
...pleasing contrast with the spirit which gives us "Feb. 22, Sunday, Washington's Birthday; a holiday," is the announcement that the Law and Divinity Schools will have one whole day for a holiday in addition to the Sunday which the rest of us are to enjoy. It is a great comfort to know that there are in the University some departments which know what a holiday is and how it should be observed. We congratulate the students in the Law and Divinity Schools on their good fortune...
...more cross-country runs will be held by the Boston Athletic club until February. On Washington's Birthday a big run will be held...