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Word: moons (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
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...entering class is quite above the average in numbers, though it has done but little to show of what stuff it is made. The cane-spree has been postponed till the next moon, when it will have a chance to show what...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Princeton Letter. | 10/19/1887 | See Source »

...genial countenance of the old and trusted friend of this University, Mr. Daniel Pratt, was visible last evening on Main street. His new and valuable treatise on the moon's phase's is now ready...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fact and Rumor. | 6/2/1887 | See Source »

...applause, and received an encore. The waltzes by the Pierian were given with a great deal of snap and sprightliness. They made a welcome number of the programme. A mixed quartette, in which two of the singers sang falsetto, created much amusement. Mr. Carpenter's song, "Man in the Moon," was well sung and well received. It is a bright composition, and shows considerable originality...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Glee Club and Pierian Concert. | 5/19/1887 | See Source »

...highly artistic form. Mr. Palmer has also added much interest to this number by a well-written sketch of Ben Johnson's life works. Mr. Carman's "Willow Buds" appears to be a little labored, and lacks naturalness. The most remarkable piece of writing in this number is, "A Moon Fragment," by Mr. J. B. Fletcher, which will appeal to many though its originality. "Youth," by Mr. Sanford, shows good thought, and much poetical insight. Mr. G. P. Baker contributes a sketch entitled, "An Enthusiast," in his usual easy and pleasant style. An editorial on the formation of a dramatic...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: "The Harvard Monthly." | 5/18/1887 | See Source »

Those who have in charge the lighting of the yard, with a childlike and beautiful faith that the moon would shine brightly through the heavy clouds that covered the sky last evening, did not light the yard lamps and the unfortunates who happened to venture out were left to stumble blindly through the mud and slush. "Economy is the road to wealth...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fact and Rumor. | 2/11/1887 | See Source »

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