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Several of the freshmen have appeared in high silk hats this term, and it is said that a large number intend to procure them...
Alas, for the bottle-green silk...
...shat tered on the floor; without a moment's hesitation he dropped the tray and tried to save the cup. The attempt was unsuccessful, although a corner of the tray scraped an old gentleman's ear nearly off. Smiling sweetly, the Junior mopped up the floor with his silk pocket-handkerchief...
...lists were now ready, and the Faculty's party, five in number, who, for three hours, were to resist all comers, were at their posts. Each of them had a separate pavilion where he awaited the arrival of challengers. These pavilions were fitted up with the utmost magnificence. Silk, satin, and cloth of gold dazzled the eye, and the blue of heaven - the color of the Faculty - shone on every side. First and nearest to the throne of Prince Presistrardin * was the tent of the famous and redoubtable knight, Sir Triangle de Rhombus. His well-knit though slender and youthful...
MINNIE. Aw, the crew are rowing well, aw. I telephoned Sal Hinkley at Yale yesterday, - a silk waist against a case of champagne that we beat, by Jove...