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...president and fellows of Harvard College have recently come into possession of a munificent bequest of $230,000 and upward, which is applicable only for purposes of special astronomical investigation. A circular has been issued from the college observatory, bearing date March 1, in which the facts are set forth and certain information is asked for. In the circular the case is stated as follows...
...astronomical department of Harvard possesses world-wide fame, as is well known to all. But still it must be esteemed a great and special compliment to the University that the management of a large bequest, devoted to astronomical research, should be entrusted to the Harvard observatory. Yet it is fitting that this magnificent sum of $230,000, bequeathed by the late Uriah A. Boyden, should be given over by the trustees to the care of the Harvard observatory. For where in this country can be found an astronomical observatory so well equipped in every particular, or scientists of greater ability...
These readings are given for the purpose of enabling the French department to purchase books needed in the special library now in Sever...
...gratifying success which has attended the business in men's furnishings already warrants frequent additions to the stock. Special arrangements have been made for providing athletic and gymnasium goods so that members can hardly fail to realize a return of their annual fee in buying an outfit. This may not seem true if some dealers' present prices are taken as a basis; but members are requested to recall former prices when making comparisons. Measurements will be taken for special styles or sizes of athletic outfits, as well as for all styles of shirts...
...poem, "Fancy or Fact," by James Russell Lowell; a paper, "Our Hundred Days in Europe," by Oliver Wendell Holmes; and an article by Horace Scudder on "Longfellow's Art." "The Second Son" is continued, and Marion Crawford offers three new chapters of "Paul Platoff." Mr. Bliss Carman, a special student at Harvard, writes a pleasing poem, and there is a satisfactory review of the new novel, "Agnes Surriage." On the whole, the number is an extremely powerful...