Word: brac
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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There is bric-a-brac over the low bookcase...
...goodies, there is hope that they may improve, and that in time, if they apply themselves diligently, they may master the rudiments of dusting in addition to other work of a rather higher order, such as putting back pieces of bric-a-brac in their places. There is one evil, however, incident to the new system, that will grow greater rather than less, in the course of time. Why should the Freshmen in Matthews and Holyoke be obliged to pay the janitor exorbitant prices for work that a scout would do for at least half as much money...
There is the Art Club, which is devoted to collecting bric-a-brac, and emitting sparks of culture. There is the K. N., which supplies the lack which has so long been felt of an opportunity for developing the polemical and oratorical powers of the undergraduate. The Rifle Club, although it has not succeeded in arranging a match with any but the Cambridge team, has done noble service to the College papers in supplying them with frequent and remarkable scores. An historical society was the last thing discussed ; but the Faculty, recognizing the "social tendency" of these "mutual improvement societies...
Princeton.- The Bric-a-Brac is out, and is pronounced a success...