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...Poulton first spoke of the color of animals as adapted to purposes of concealment. This adaptation, he said, goes beyond merely affecting the surface of the animal's body and is deep seated in the nervous system. Some insects closely resemble dead leaves, and as a dead leaf with a hole in it appears more decayed than one that is entire, so some insects go to the extent of having what gives the impression of a hole upon the surface of their bodies. In one stage of development this hole is represented, as an artist would represent it on canvas...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Address on Colors of Animals. | 2/8/1894 | See Source »

...lecture by Mr. Irving. Mr. Irving's decision will be looked upon with the greatest favor by the students, and his coming will be impatiently awaited. And this for the simple reason that, although college men are fond of light opera and comedy, they yet have a deep respect for the better work of the stage, that work which demands fine artistic sense and a broader, nobler view of the possibilities of the theatrical art than is found in ordinary actors and actresses. There is a positive quality about all art that comes anywhere near perfection which commands respect...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 1/23/1894 | See Source »

...Addison then read a few words and offered a prayer. A solo by Master Willie Macdonald, and again the audience rose as the choir sung "Hark, Hark my Soul," and the procession moved slowly down the aisle. Then with the deep harmonies of Beethoven's funeral march, the people went quietly away, having paid the last tribute to the man whom so many had found a friend...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Funeral of Mr. Bolles. | 1/15/1894 | See Source »

...resolved that realizing the great loss we have sustained in his death, we desire to express our deep sorrow, and to extend to his friends and relatives our sincere sympathy in their bereavement...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Wendell Phillips Club. | 1/13/1894 | See Source »

...then, has done all it could. What it now needs is the feeling that every man in college is back of it, ready to give his most loyal support. There are few more impressive scenes than the send-off of a 'varsity team. The effect on each player is deep and lasting, more so than any individual can understand who has not been on a 'varsity team. As this is true, and everybody knows it is true, let not a single man fail to be on hand several minutes ahead of time, ready to do his share towards helping...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Cheering the Eleven. | 11/24/1893 | See Source »

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