Word: homeliest
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...than at Cambridge. One of the best known ceremonies that no longer occupies a part of the presentation week is the Wooden Spoon Ceremony. This custom had its origin at one of the colleges at Cambridge University, England. Before 1865, it was usual to give a jackknife to the homeliest man in the class, a cane to the handsomest, and a wooden spoon to the man who ate the most. Shortly before this year the plan was abbreviated somewhat. The wooden spoon was given alone-not as hitherto to the man whose gastronomic powers were best developed...
...entered into the sport with much spirit. After music the first thing was the presentation of the Mirror, a suggestive present to the best looking fellow in the class, by the one upon whom nature has wreaked her vengeance to such an extent as to make him the homeliest. In the Presentation of Honors of '86, the homely man failed to appear, so a committee was sent after him. He was found in his room but no inducement could bring him out, for, said he, "even if I am homely, I am strong, and you will need a larger crowd...