Word: gown
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...large reception room on the second floor, the King and Queen were addressed by President Lowell (one of the first to favor American intervention in the war as he did immediately after the violation of Belgium's neutrality), surrounded by all the professors in cap and gown. The King answered with a few words in English. He was then given a diploma, and our inspection of the University began under the guidance of the President...
...necessary to prevent the wearing of gold or silver brocade and lace. From then on various sumptuary laws were proclaimed regulating to the minutest detail every man's apparel--Sometimes prescribing on what public occasions nightgowns should be worn, and sometimes forbidding them altogether, as in 1822: "A night-gown of cotton, or fabric, or silk fabric may be worn....except on the Sabbath or occasions when undress would be improper." Finally, in 1870, the size of the college and the students growing spirit of independence caused these laws to be abolished. From then on, it was a custom...
Beginning today Caps and Gowns are to be worn by all Seniors from 9 until 1 o'clock daily. This applies only to those who are attending classes, conferences, or other academic activities in Cambridge. All the Caps and Gowns that have been ordered have arrived and may be obtained at the Co-operative Society. For those who feel they cannot stand the expense of getting a Cap and Gown, a limited number are available at Phillips Brooks House and may be obtained there free of charge. Those who have not yet ordered them may still...
Today is Cap and Gown Day! Once again, after two drab, monotonous years of khaki, the Senior class blossoms forth in impressive robes of funeral and scholarly hue. As of yore, the Yard will welcome those venerable togas smacking of mysterious classical antiquity as well as the geometric head gear suggestive of profound and learned erudition in the occult mysteries of oblate spheroids and tangent planes...
...contestants for the Senior Baccalaureate Hymn must hand in their manuscripts to C. A. Clark, Jr., at Dunster 54 today. C. A. CLARK, JR., Chairman Class Day Committee. G. H. BATCHELDER, JR., Chairman Cap and Gown Committee...