Word: interest
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...main feature of the evening was of course the speaking, and this, though mainly laudatory, will no doubt have a salutary effect upon our athletics. From this point of view the speech of Mr. Winslow, '85, was of peculiar interest. The suggestions which he made were timely. In the past there has been too little unity of action in athletics, between faculty, graduates, and students. It is this unity which we most need and which we must cultivate. Harvard athletics will need every honest effort which can be put forth in their behalf. It is our sincere hope that...
...Thomas Bruce was appointed British minister to Constantinople. The architect whom be had with him, urged him to have casts and drawings made of the remaining sculptures of the Parthenon. Failing to interest Pitt, the prime minister at this time, in his plan, Lord Elgin turned to English artists, but the demands of these were so far beyond his means that he abandoned his project for the time. On his way to Constantinople he stopped at Palermo where he succeeded in obtaining the services of an Italian artist with five assistants. With these he proceeded to Athens...
...first these were coolly received, owing to the people being engaged in hostilities with France, but finally when peace was restored they were favorably received. In his report to parliament Lord Elgin estimated the expense at L50,000 and besides this he was out of pocket L20,000 interest. He received for his trouble only L35,000 there by recovering only half his expenses. From this report it appears that more money was spent in this work than in the entire excavation of Olympic which lasted six years...
...meeting, introduced Mr. Endicott Peabody, principal of the Groton school. Mr. Peabody spoke of the manner in which Harvard is looked upon by those not connected with the university. He said that many feel that our system of religion is not apt to work for, the best interests of the students; that the popular impression is that Harvard influences are not of the best. He spoke merely as an outsider, and as one who knew very little but felt a great interest. He hoped that the students would individually do all in their power to correct these impressions of Harvard...
...Emma Juch opera company opened its engagement at the Boston theatre last evening with the presentation of "Mignon," The cast as a whole is quite strong, showing little which would bear improvement. The greatest interest centres in Emma Juch, who takes the principal parts in all the operas played by the company; her singing and acting are very good, which, with her fine support, make the opera a success. The scenery, costumes and properties are of the most expensive and elaborate description, all historically correct as to place and period. Tonight Miss Juch appears in "Maritana...