Word: handfuls
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...hand is filled; her bosom with Lampoons...
Patient reader, I look forward with you to the time when the virtues of the goody may be extolled by the collegiate muse, and when we shall recognize in the neatness and order of our rooms the beneficent hand of an "efficient" goody...
...Centennial. But, as a general thing, if one wishes to avoid trying on the new varieties of "Patent Braces," and other articles of wearing apparel, he will best secure his object by studying the peculiarities of gait among pedlers. It is an easy matter to discover a new hand at the business. He walks along rather undecidedly, stops to scan the name on the door, and then knocks, with something of deference in the sound. Far different is the hardened book-agent or phrenologist; he gives an extremely frank and unembarrassed thump, and comes in without waiting for an answer...
...subscription-list of the University crew at the present moment makes a good showing. The payment of the subscriptions already made is, however, very much desired, as the end of the college year is at hand. Theatricals are soon to be given to increase the fund; in Boston, beginning next Thursday evening, and in New York, a week from next Monday. The last theatricals in aid of the crew did not bring a large sum into the treasury of the H. U. B. C.; we hope in this respect the next ones will be more successful...
...stunted pasture, beyond whose limit civilization seems unwilling to trespass; it has preserved an atmosphere of its own; wind and storm have played their pranks with its aged walls for many a year, but it has stood them bravely. Let us hope that its fortunes escape the devastating hand of improvement and survive to see an age when it may look for sure protection and respect...