Word: jester
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...withstood all storms manfully, and now has a secure place among the college papers. We believe that the way in which "Lampy" shows his disapproval of certain acts on the part of our authorities is well adapted to the lessening of such acts, for the irony of the jester - whose person always is held sacred - does more to show dictatorial acts in their right colors than double the amount of serious writing. It is a pity, however, that anything was said in the last issue about the college Faculty, the proper target of college humor. But on the other hand...
...representatives wore the regulation Jester's uniform with terra-cotta noses to match. The marshals were Messrs. N - bl - and L - nt, '88. Some delay was caused by Mr. Gr - v - r's suggestion that all the officers should be reduced - to the ranks. This was happily smoothed over, and the jolly jesters bounded along, awakening many a merry laugh along the wayside...
...attention to thoughts of vacation and home. We would that all students could share our pleasure in Christmas anticipations, but we suppose some few are compelled to remain in Cambridge, and seek mental strength from the library, and physical satisfaction from the Christmas dinner at Memorial. For the Jester and our associate the Advocate, we would wish all the blessings of the season and renewed strength of wit and literary acumen. We rejoice in the thought that the faculty can now have a few days in which to repair their wasted energies and gird themselves for the semis. We hope...