Word: organ
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...grand cathedral of time the organ, at the touch of providence, does not play joyous melodies continually; but for every peal of merriment at the birth of a soul, there must be a requiem at its exit from earth...
AGED PROFESSOR (to student at end of bench). Why is yonder organ like unto a widow...
Here follows a space for four or five lines descriptive of the attire of the "lovely Misses -, who acted as bridesmaids," the celebrated Prof.-, "who presided at the organ with his usual distinguished ability," and for one or two other incidents which cannot be conveniently foretold for all possible cases. The formula concludes...