Word: mountings
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...arrived at our destination there was the same steamer waiting to receive us and our luggage and take us up to our quarters. It is from this steamer that we receive our first impressions of the course, and as the steamer goes very slowly the four miles seem to mount up to double that number in the imaginations of some. Everything was looking well at the quarters on our arrival, and after we had carefully taken the boats and oars from the steamer and deposited them in the boathouse, we proceeded to take possession of our rooms, or rather alcoves...
...ghost-horse on the mount doth...
much disturbance. A procession of boys, arranged in military order and headed by a "captain," used to march on Whit Tuesday with flags and music to a small hill or mount outside of the village, and there collect toll or "salt" from the bystanders and passers by, sometimes getting in this way over $5,000. After deducting a certain amount from this sum to cover expenses, the surplus was handed over to the happy "captain of the school...
Laundress-An experienced laundress wishes gentlemen's washing. Refers to Prof. James. Address: Mrs. Corcoran, Bennett St., off Mount Auburn...
Laundress-An experienced laundress wishes gentlemen's washing. Refers to Prof. James. Address: Mrs. Corcoran, Bennett St., off Mount Auburn...