Word: affairs
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...that it will meet the eyes of those who have been hasty in condemning what they have called the over-haste of Harvard towards liberalism. A short extract is contributed by Dr. Hale from his forthcoming volume on "Franklin in France." The part played by Franklin in the Asgill affair during the Revolution is described in clear and simple language. The story is almost dramatic in its interest. One of the best productions that have come from the pen of an editor of the Monthly is the account of "An Eighteenth Century Jubilee," written by Mr. Howe. The careful handling...
...tenth anniversary of the Exonian, of the Phillips Exeter Academy has not been given before in these columns. On Saturday evening all past editors, who live within a convenient distance of Boston, together with the members of the present board, assembled at a dinner given at Parker's. The affair was eminently successful and many schemes were advanced for furthering the best interests of the periodical. It was suggested that the paper be next year enlarged and published semi-weekly; and it is more than probable that this suggestion will be carried into effect. Very many pleasing reminiscences...
...society in Dane Hall. The play, "Le Misanthrope et L'Auvergnat," is a vaudeville in one act by Eugene Labiche. It has been brought out in Paris lately and was enthusiastically received. The gentlemen who take part have worked faithfully and have taken great pains to make the affair a success. They have received great assistance from Professor Cohn and Mr. Sanderson. The unfortunate accident which the former recently met with deprived the actors of his services at an early day, and his loss would have been a serious one had not Mr. H. H. Furness, '88, kindly offered...
...saying, for the crew is in need of money and counts upon the success of this undertaking to add a snug little item to its account. In the past these concerts have always been of the most enjoyable nature, an important feature being the dancing which ends up the affair. If the number of notices of rehearsals which have appeared daily in the CRIMSON for past weeks are to be taken as criterions of conscientious work, the audience should be treated to something startling in its originality and of surpassing excellence in its production. The college will also expect...
...Lathrop can be persuaded once more to take charge of the affair, we may be assured that it will be not merely a crew benefit, but a highly interesting exhibition of athletic contests...