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When Charles Lamb invented his category of "books which are not books", it probably did not enter his mind that a peculiar specimen with whole chapters in turn smudged and crisp, would later apply for admission. Very likely, if he could see one of them, he would be at a loss to explain the evident enthusiasm felt for the chapters so devastatingly conned. But to all who frequent Widener these volumes are common place. They are witness to a species of intellectual privation...
Father Mercier, in a low voice, said mass for his dying uncle. At the moment of the Agnus Dei, with its supplication to the Lamb of God, "who takest away the sins of the world," to give him peace, the dying one inclined his head as a token of peaceful leave of those around him. He tried to pronounce the benediction, but was too weak. His thin, transparent hand moved through the sign of the cross with effort. He was certain of death; had been refusing all medicines. Towards the last, attendants thought they heard him whisper " . . .rien...
...Because," answered W. R. M. Lamb, Secretary of the Academy, "we knew that the Sargent exhibition in Boston* would make it impossible for us to borrow any large number of works in possession of American owners. There are 300 in that exhibition, but it hasn't so many oils as we have. An American friend of Sargent who has seen the collection here remarked on its magnificent brightness, which makes the American Sargents look drab. That's because we have brilliant uniforms and brilliant ceremonies...
Hollis Hall--1 to 3, Corydon and Phyllis; 4, Gin Rickey; 5, Addington Train; 6, Lady Diana Manners; 7, Ferdinand of Coburg; 8, Monsieur Nom de Plume; 17 to 28, Mellie Dunham's Fiddlers; 29, Douglas Brown; 30, Sparafucili; 31, Abious; 32, Charles Lamb...
...Herald is opening this page to bring before the public the work of the college comics in this part of the country, and has selected the Lampoon as a suitable opener. The story is to be written by R. K. Lamb '28, and gives a chance for a fitting celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of this periodical. It will tell in detail the story of how the Lampoon has laughed at and been laughed at by Harvard College for half a century. Following this history of the University humorous magazine, excerpts from the best of past issues will be reprinted...