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Will was the first to let fly a shaft: "Say, Ned, do you see that effulgent bald-head two seats in front?" "Yes." "Well, do you know why that's like our college bell?" I gave it up. "Because it's got a good open clear(r)ing, and is probably not easily turned." We thought this a pretty good shot, and watched the effect. It certainly made an impression, but there wasn't that encouraging ripple of merriment that we desired. It was now my turn: "Can you tell me, Will, why that bald-head is a bad debtor...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A BALD-HEAD; OR, A WARNING TO FRESHMEN. | 6/3/1881 | See Source »

...what is good for sore lips?" "Oh, I don't know, Vassar-line is pretty fair." - Targum...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BREVITIES. | 5/19/1881 | See Source »

...know these magic mimics...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SONNET. | 5/19/1881 | See Source »

Will not somebody send his photograph and particulars, and let us know what satisfaction he gets...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BREVITIES. | 5/19/1881 | See Source »

...Paine, Mr. Goodwin, Mr. White, and Mr. Riddle were called for after Tuesday's performance, and Mr. Riddle was presented with a wreath of laurel. Were it not for the danger of misconstruction, we could desire some more substantial tribute of grateful regard; for few know at what expense of time and trouble he and the other gentlemen connected with the production of the play have labored to place before our eyes the majestic agonies of OEdipus the King...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE GREEK PLAY. | 5/19/1881 | See Source »