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Dates: during 1900-1900
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It is worth noting, as an interesting fact, that the game of tennis, which was then being introduced into England, was made mention of in this play. Also, that the choruses, of which there are six, are the only recorded occasions on which Shakspere ever gave utterance to discontent at...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Lecture on "Henry V." | 1/13/1900 | See Source »

Shakspere's genius is well shown in the way the developed the character of Henry V out of that of his father, Henry IV. Bolingbroke's duplicity and shrewdness resolve themselves into Henry's upright wisdom, and the father's touch of goodness, which only occasionally showed itself, sees its...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Lecture on "Henry V." | 1/13/1900 | See Source »

Among the passages quoted in illustration and explanation of the topic were Henry's stirring speech to his soldiers on the eve of the battle of Agincourt, and his prayer and exhortation the next morning, just before opening the battle with the French.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Lecture on "Henry V." | 1/13/1900 | See Source »

The Athletic Committee has deemed it advisable to place the management of the Weld and Newell Boat Clubs on a basis more in accordance with that of other College sports. It has therefore appointed a committee of three to consider the changes necessary and to report on the same at...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: MANAGEMENT OF BOAT CLUBS. | 1/13/1900 | See Source »

Without much doubt the changes proposed and adopted will be the abolishment of the offices of the treasurer as they now exist in the clubs and the placing of one captain and one undergraduate manager over the two clubs, who shall be directly responsible to the Athletic Committee. This general...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: MANAGEMENT OF BOAT CLUBS. | 1/13/1900 | See Source »

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