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Dates: during 1920-1920
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...magic of those two words--Christmas vacation--the University suddenly becomes a place of desolation. The Yard is a deserted village of silent houses, without even the rude clanging of the ever-zealous bell in old Harvard to break in upon its unnatural quiet. Even the gay rendezvous round the Square are forgotten for other parts. It is with light hearts that we turn from the nine o'clocks of this world to that other world of holiday cheer that comes only with Christmas. To its many friends, especially to those who are unable to return to distant homes...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CHRISTMAS | 12/22/1920 | See Source »

...Passing of the Pilgrims, Three Pilgrim Leaders, Captain Miles Standish, Governor Wilson, John Carver, The First Governors of the Colony of Massachusetts, the Founder of Harvard, John Harvard, and such famous men as Elihu Yale, George Washington, Franklin, William Penn and Paul Jones. One of the most attractive books ever printed, tastefully bound in cloth, decorative cover. Crown 8vo. Fine Arts Society of London. Published at $6.00Special Price...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A BEAUTIFUL GIFT BOOK | 12/21/1920 | See Source »

This work will appeal to the young as a volume of delightful fairy tales and Bengal folklore. They will revel in the series of delicate and charming illustrations in color by Mr. Goble. One of the most beautiful children's books ever made in England. Crown 4to. Decorative cover.Macmillan Co., of London. Published at $6.00. Special price...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Two Handsome Juveniles at a Big Reduction | 12/21/1920 | See Source »

Edition De Luxe. Printed on handmade paper and beautifully illustrated throughout in color. This is a strictly limited edition. The story of kind-hearted Bill who loved little children and how they came to him and how he cared for each, makes one of the most delightful stories ever written for children...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Two Handsome Juveniles at a Big Reduction | 12/21/1920 | See Source »

...editorial that smacks of Lampy's halcyon days and a free translation into Chinese English of the Jimmian equivalent of "two threes" as "one couple in the royal bath for three exalted minutes"--which is not altogether Comstockian. Mr. Choate's and Mr. Behn's drawings are, as ever, exceptionally good, and there is a mildly amusing article on the annoying miscellany of "drives," as well as a Biblical distortion that is funny in spots. On the whole the number is a pleasant one, calculated to "tickle the great American public under the great American waistcoat" but not to split...

Author: By Stoddard B. Colby., | Title: SPIRIT OF XMAS IN LAMPY | 12/20/1920 | See Source »

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