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Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1895

Page

6

Reminiscences of Yale Commencement Traditions in Bygone Days

The narrator recalls old Yale commencement rituals and student life from past decades. He describes vacations, campus spaces, the college town atmosphere, and notable figures such as book sellers and professors, painting a vivid portrait of a lively, ceremonial era in the university’s history.

Yale College Morris Cove Ravinrod Guilford Point Jong Vaca‘tion Isalan Bret Tontine Yale DB. L. Eamlen Lyceum New Haven Lorrighk Estromeiier Rollene Congress College Bool Menin Phedeaeons Eleat Vollars Thor Bert Bombagines Muntun Consaulles

Fragmented Tales of August Ceremony and Fans

An uneven recollection describes an August day with a noon intermission for cold meats and a renewed musical burst. Dignitaries grow weary before the benediction and honors are distributed as the crowd disperses into the sunny air amid questions about a quarterback.

Satno Near Lown

Oldcat Oat in Great Britain and Dr Harrison note

In the currant issue of the Naturalists Journ, Oldcat Oat in Britain is discussed with reference to the oldest living tree, Govethorpe or Colthorpe near Thibstone Hill in the West Riding. The trunk measures seventy eight feet around and forty eight feet high. The article mentions surrounding flora and a school scene with hymns and anthems sung by children.

Great Britain A. J. Harrison Colthorpe Thibstone Ball Britain Viegraf St. James, Werth

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