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Last evening, Mr. Jewett delivered his second and last lecture in Boylston Hall, taking for his subject "Cairo," which is the capital of Modern Egypt. It is the true city of "The 1001 Nights," for whatever is the origin of these tales they treat of the society of Cairo. The city is situated on a sandy plain near the point of the delta of the Nile and is surrounded by objects of great interest-the Pyramids on the west, the Necropolis of Thebes on the south, and the obelisk marking the site of the ancient Heliopolis on the north...
...poet. He sees that as life is not ideal there is all the more need and opening for poetry. Walt Whitman has also tried to face this nineteenth century world boldly; and, whatever we may think of his literary style, his spirit is genuine. It is said that the modern spirit is hostile to art and that the tyranny of science drives poetry out of existence. But poetry is based on realism, and the poet should take the cold facts of science and humanize them. Human sentiment should be substituted for the critical verse now in vogue. The human mind...
...250th anniversary. There has been a marked increase in the publication on law and sociology, theology and philology; but a deplorable falling off in archaeology and antiquities. The year, as a whole, has been decidedly fruitful, and the University has been keeping pace with the demands of modern civilization. Statistics show that she has been taking the lead of all other American colleges in disseminating knowledge to the English speaking race...
...white cover, the absence of the dividing line between the columns, and the new arrangement both of prose and verse all go to make up a very attractive-looking paper. Old Mother Advocate stepping out of her ancient crinoline and poke bonnet, and arraying herself in the garments which modern fashion demands, presents a very pretty and graceful picture, and she need not blush at it either. She has our sincerest congratulations, applause and good wishes on this, her first appearance under the able management...
...course in French and German will begin July 6th and close August 17. Besides the daily recitations there will be evening readings and translations. A special endeavor will be made to furnish an opportunity for those who wish to prepare for the admission examinations in modern languages...