Word: old
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Henry Herrick '22, Yale's oldest graduate, died on Wednesday last. He was 92 years old...
...region known as New England, Professor Shaler said, was very fitly named, inasmuch as both its geological and geographical features are in many respects similar to those of old England. The same peculiar specializations of structure are noticeable in both places. In the formation of the North American continent the New England region was the first to emerge above sea level. It has, therefore, acquired a permanence of character not to be found in any other part of the continent. This characteristic was further increased by the glaciers which at three distinct periods have passed over New England, thus increasing...
...scenery is a much disputed matter. The old idea is that there was none at all; but Mr. Day, the architect who is at work on the scenery for the "Silent Woman," thinks there was. In the first place the books of the theatrical managers of the Elizabethan period contain items of painted cloths, trees, and other appliances. Mr. Day says the depth of the stage was twenty-five feet, too great to be spanned by one roof, hence the two roofs. The space concealed by the slanting roof was used to arrange and lower scenery...
Many of the old superstitions are now found only among children. Yet a few exceedingly curious beliefs, survive among us at the present time, notably the superstition still found in some parts of New England, that rats can be got rid of by writing them a letter and leaving it where they can see it. The same belief was current among the Romans...
...TAYLOR, Sec.LACROSSE. - It is important that all the old men should keep in practice, as a game is expected within three weeks. Stick work out of doors every day at 4 p. m. All new men will be given a fair trial on the second team...