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...annual dinner of the Lampoon was held last night and was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The after dinner speeches were distinguished by their bright wit an 1 humor...
Sunday dawned bright and clear. In the morning the Cambridge delegation indulged in walking, and in the afternoon took drives through the surrounding country...
With hope and faith, bright laurels...
...play presented was "Papillonetta," an extravaganza in three acts, written by Messrs. T. T. Baldwin, A. B. Houghton, J. E. Sinnott, and F. B. Sanborn. The libretto is bright and easy, and the music, selected and arranged by Mr. C. C. Whitman, is extremely well adapted to the capabilities of the chorus. The play is put upon the stage in good style, - the scenery and properties being provided by Weld, and the costumes and wigs by Hayden, and Garey...
...dead march. Torches were carried, red light, and other fire-works displayed. Arrived at the campus, the coffin was placed upon a tall funeral pile which had been prepared, the match applied, and while the flames were consuming the pyre, a funeral oration was pronounced over the dead. A bright man was always chosen for funeral orator, and the speeches delivered were frequently extremely witty. Following the oration there was singing and general rejoicing; after which the company dispersed...