The appellation by which Professor Richards is best known among Yale graduates and students presents an interesting study in the evolution of the nick-name. "Richards," of course, became "Dickey" and by a natural sequence "Dickey" became "Dickeybird," until the necessity for abbreviation has made "The Bird" the best known name for one of Yale's most popular and efficient instructors. [Modern Age.
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