Word: popular
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Down to the middle of the second century of our era it was the popular belief that the real life of the dead was in the tomb. Offerings were conveyed thither by pouring blood through a hole in the top of the tomb. Thus also the the dead were supplied with food and drink, and even with clothing...
...annual fall concert of the Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Clubs and the Pierian Sodality will be given in Sanders Theatre on the evening of Tuesday, December 18. The programme promises to be excellent; it will include a few of the most popular old songs and instrumental pieces, and some new ones that are unusually good. The sale of seats will be announced later...
...wish to say a few words for the hare and hounds run, the first of which will be given this afternoon. These runs have been very popular during the past few years and have afforded real enjoyment to a great many men. They are what are known as "slow runs." The hares are given a start of about five minutes over the hounds, and after laying a trail of a few miles they designate some spot about half a mile from home as a "break" and mark this by a pile of the paper "scent." The hounds make no pretense...
...CHANDLER'S dancing class is very popular with Harvard...
...CHANDLER'S dancing class is very popular with Harvard...