Word: talents
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...voices are all good, and most of the men have a decided musical talent. The most prominent fault in their singing, at present, is in the lack of harmony in the voices. The men sing well individually, but there is a perceptible lack of blending in the different tones. Rehearsals are being held three times a week, and the club is being drilled as thoroughly as possible by the leader, H. S. Potter. The other officers of the club are S. Howell, president; J. C. Hubbard, secretary, and J. B. Wetherell, pianist...
...done by every member there can be little doubt of success. The most important duty for each member at present is to attend every rehearsal. The men need, more than anything else, practice in singing together. It is sure that, however energetic a leader and however much musical talent the club may have, unless the members each show their personal interest in the success of the organization by regular attendance at rehearsals, success will never be gained...
...England Intercollegiate Press Association has decided to establish a periodical to be known as the "Collegian," which shall represent the American undergraduates. The magazine is intended to promote literary talent among college men, and will contain nothing except the productions of undergraduates. The "Collegian" will resemble "Lippincott's" in size and make-up, and each number will contain a special paper, two prize stories, two prize essays, two prize poems, editorial columns, rostrum, preparatory school department, foreign correspondence, eclectic and chronological departments, athletic department, and book review...
...lacrosse management is already busy in bringing out the lacrosse talent of the college. The recently-won championship has created new enthusiasm for this sport, and Harvard will have a struggle to regain the pennant...
Although Princeton seldom has the privilege of being entertained by any of the best musical talent of the country, on account of her situation, the tables are to be reversed this evening, and we are to enjoy a concert given by Mrs. Gerritt Smith in conjunction with a number of well-known soloists. It was through the instrumentality of Prof. Marquand that arrangements for the concert were made, and a reception will be tendered the singers by the professor at his residence immediately after the close...