Word: casketful
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Dates: during 1882-1882
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...remains were carried up the aisle and placed in front of the pulpit. They were followed by President Eliot with Professor Ko's eldest son, - who was dressed in a white Chinese suit, - a mandarin, Rev. Dr. Holland, and a few friends. The remains were enclosed in a casket, on top of which were placed his mandarin hat and a necklace of beads of a peculiar kind, which was the insignia of his rank in China. The exercises commenced with the singing of a German funeral song by a choir of students. Prof. C. C. Everett then made remarks...