Word: silks
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...able speeches were made, that of Mr. Newhall being especially convincing, and at times, when he referred to the English authorities, very witty and sarcastic. He referred to the time when rule xxiv was originally adopted, and described the cricket of that day as a game played in silk stockings, without pads, and with nothing but fast bowling; and very justly observed that under such circumstances a very stringent rule preventing a man from stopping a ball with his leg was not necessary. Now, however, he said, you give a man pads that are perfect protection, introduce slow bowling...
LOST, from the rack at Memorial, Friday night, a silk umbrella with an adjustable wooden handle. Finder will please return it to 46 Mt. Auburn...
...must be of black-mixed, called also Oxford-mixed, single breasted, with a rolling cape square at the end, and with pocket flaps; waist reaching to the natural waist, with lapels of the same length; skirts reaching to the bend of the knee; three crows-feet, made of black silk cord on the lower part of the sleeve of a senior, two on that of a junior, and one on that of sophomore. The waistcoat must be of black or mixed black; or when of cotton or linen fabric, of white. The surtout or great coat must be also...
...LOST.- Silk umbrella left in Sever 18 last Wednesday. Please return to 14 Weld...
...stock of neckwear has received considerable additions of new silk ties, in an attractive assortment of seasonable colors and shades. The reversible 4-in-hand, in particular, are much in demand...