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...Corps," we may remark, correspond in a way to the Societies, secret or open, in American colleges, but are in every respect very different organizations.) These officers were conspicuous, in full evening dress, with sashes of various colored ribbon, white gauntlets, swords and caps about the size of a saucer, placed at various angles on their elaborately dressed hair. We noticed those of one "Corps" in white doeskin trousers and high boots. The tables on the platform were occupied, the front one by professors who were to join with the rest in celebrating the festive occasion, and the one behind...
...Again, a Turkish rug of good quality can be had for nearly the same sum as one which has for a subject a herd of enraged buffaloes tearing over it. And what shows aesthetic taste more than a Persian tapestry with a couple of odd plates, a cup and saucer or two, hung over one's chimney-piece? The question of curtains is perhaps a more difficult one. Here a man must consult his means. Anything Turkish or Moorish looks well; but if that involves too much expense, chintz or cretonne curtains are preferable to so many yards...