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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...role he has previously essayed. His reception last night, from the time he first entered the stage until the curtain fell on the last act, was a perfect ovation. He was ably supported by a company which is strong at every joint. Miss Barrymore, as the dashing widow, was irresistible. 22 Second Floor...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Theatres. | 11/26/1889 | See Source »

...great soul. Hence the girles are wedded at six or seven years old, and go to live with their husbands at the age of thirteen or fourteen. In case the husband dies, the wife remains with her father-in-law, and is never reduced to beggary. The widow cannot marry again for she is thought to have lost her husband on account of some former sin, which must be expiated. These customs on the whole produce happy unions, and devoted families. The constant atmosphere of high moral thought also give the Indians gravity of manner and dignity...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Sir Edwin Arnold's Lecture. | 10/2/1889 | See Source »

...short contribution, "A Widow of Appomattox to her Son," there is little to say. A faithful mother tells to her son, who is with the Confederate army in the defenses at Petersburg, the vision she has had of his safe return to her side at Appomattox. There is deep pathos in the story...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Harvard Monthly for January. | 1/8/1889 | See Source »

...will occupy the reserved seats. Above all there should be no expressions of disapproval at the umpire's or referee's decisions; no cheering a fumble or slip on the part of our opponents. By keeping in mind these few simple directions, we shall demonstrate the truth and widow of the old saying, "that Harvard men are always dignified and gentlemanly...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 11/23/1887 | See Source »

Dartmouth has just been left $29,000 by the widow of Richard Bond, of Boston...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fact and Rumor. | 5/20/1887 | See Source »

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