Word: performance
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...result of self-sacrifice for the past 270 years. I particularly want you to remember how your life here is going to affect those at home. All that Harvard University demands of a student is that he be a gentleman in the broadest sense and faithfully perform his College duties...
...religious and philanthropic undertakings of the societies quartered in Phillips Brooks House. The Phillips Brooks House Association, which was organized only two years ago, in order to include and bring into co-operation all men working in existing societies and other men not members of any society, and to perform general services for which everyone stands--such as giving the Freshman reception, publishing the Handbook, carrying on social service, etc.,--has thoroughly proved its worth and branched out in a number of new directions...
...will be a passage leading to the orchestra, located between the front row of seats and the palace, which, with it, forms practically a tangent. In this circular space of ground, about 65 feet in diameter, with its periphery marked by an apparent curbstone, the chorus and actors will perform their parts. In the centre of this circle will be erected the altar of Dionysus, under which the musicians and the prompter will be stationed...
...only two or three men have taken part, while at other times the services of as many as 20 men have been used. The musical part of these entertainments has been provided by the members of the University musical clubs, but there is a scarcity of men who can perform specialties. Any men in the University who are willing to do Social Service work and who have ability in performing sleight-of-hand tricks, reciting monologues, or in reading aloud, should send their names to J. L. White, Grays...
...than of salary or promotion; above all, he must make up his mind to forego fame, which, in this profession, is often a mere flux of phenomena. He must learn to know himself and his own capacities; and, whatever beside, he must show loyalty in his constant willingness to perform duties for which others will be credited. Let him remember that team-work is necessary for the achievement of success...