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In addition, the exhibit of Oriental tapestries and pottery, the manuscripts and miniature, and Japanese paintings loaned by Mr. Morgan and others, are of great value to the art lover. A good excuse for covertly breaking our lamentable habit of neglect toward all those spheres of voluntary culture not included...
The play was in four acts and was given a most gorgeous Oriental setting. Notably beautiful was the mountain scene in the third act with its atmosphere of eeriness and unreality. The simplest means were employed but the effect was all there. And, by the way, it is very significant...
A somewhat similar series is the "Harvard Oriental Series" which contains eleven volumes edited by C. R. Lanman and which treats in the main of Buddhism.
In commenting on the significance and value of such a course in the University the Alumni Bulletin says: "The fund which has been raised to bring Japanese professors to lecture at Harvard on Oriental philosophy will add both to the interest and to the general service done by the University...
The Corporation has received the sum of $20,000, largely subscribed by Japanese graduates of the University, which will be used for the establishment of lectures on oriental philosophy by Japanese professors. It is expected that arrangements will be completed so that the lectures will commence next year. Appointments will...