Word: oldest
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Many graduates have attended the athletic meetings. We have not yet heard the opinion of the "oldest living graduate" as to the 'Varsity...
...that in winter it is rather tame, to say the least. The snow has been at work for the last week, taking its day off and on, regularly, so that, by this time, the place has begun to exhibit its usual winter aspect, thus fulfilling the prophecy of the "oldest inhabitant" that Hanover never gets left in winter...
...positions at Ningpo. He was a sub-prefect, and by imperial promotion was made prefect. Since he came to Cambridge he has had three pupils, one of whom has studied under him two years, another about a year, another five months. He leaves a widow and six children, the oldest of whom is sixteen years of age. Nothing is known as yet as to what arrangements will be made for his funeral, but it is probable that his body will be embalmed and sent to China for interment. Prof. Ko was born in 1838, and consequently was forty-four years...
...paintings, a pleasant relief from the black and white exhibit just left. Among the most noticeable, are a saloon picture, by Chester Loomis, a well handled figure-piece by the French artist, Doyen, and lastly, a happy conceit, by Boston's young artist, Gaugengige. Last to be visited, the oldest of Boston's art stores, is that of Williams & Everett; here can be seen three pictures owned by a Boston gentleman, who is said to have paid $25.000 for them. The largest one is a characteristic sketch by Detaille, a group of soldiers, a scene in the late Franco-Prussian...
...sudden and violent manner. Last year, at this very time, in this very place, our poor friend's round, jovial appearance (slightly swollen, perhaps), and the elasticity of his movements, gave promise of many years more to be added to a long life which even then eclipsed the oldest graduate's. When he rose exulting in the air, propelled by the toe of the valiant Ropes, looking like the war angel sounding the onset and hovering over the mingling fray, we little thought then that to-day he would lie so low, surrounded by weeping Sophs! Exult, ye Freshmen...