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...papist in his old age. Yet after all the man was so easily influenced that it was almost impossible for him not to follow the lead of the majority. Whatever may have been his character as a man, certainly as a poet he gave with every advancing year added proof of strength, maturity and nobility. His genius was rather receptive than creative; the seeds that were planted in his mind bore their best fruit latest in life...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Lecture on Dryden. | 2/7/1893 | See Source »

...discussed there was some feeling that such a form of contest might not be successful; that it would not interest college undergraduates or incite them to take part in a contest, the character of which was so excellent. The first debate of last year, however, was a pleasing proof to the contrary, and the second debate, even more successful than the first, was only a stronger proof. Those who had had any doubts of the success of the new venture were convinced of its practicability, and it was clearly shown that contests other than athletic could be maintained between colleges...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 1/19/1893 | See Source »

...thirds of the subscriptions for the fire-proof building to hold the photographic places at the observatory have been collected...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fact and Rumor. | 12/2/1892 | See Source »

...proof sheets of the names and addresses of the catalogue have been posted in University for correction...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fact and Rumor. | 11/5/1892 | See Source »

...subject this year is different and 1 ss difficult from that of last year, though none the less interesting. "The explanation and proof of the validity of the organization of ministers or Pastors of the churches and so their administration of the sacraments of religion as they have been practiced in New England" is a topic which, historically treated, would cover a great deal of ground and give a good comparison of the progress of church ritual and sacrament in New England...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 11/5/1892 | See Source »

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