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...society during the past twelve years. He was followed by the Hon. M. J. Murray, a member of the Massachusetts bench, who emphasized the importance of early association and opportunities, in the development of the strength of character necessary for upholding morality and civil liberty. He laid great stress on the adoption of the right attitude by members of the University. Mr. Murray, like his predecessors, expressed a profound admiration for President Eliot, and felt a sincere gratitude for the liberal attitude he has always maintained...
...speaking of the conditions of Aegean institutions before their destruction under the stress of the migration, Mr. Murray said that the ox was formerly considered almost as a part of the family, so important was he in tribal affairs...
...first lecture, Mr. Murray spoke on the Aegean kingdoms, the destructive effects of the northern immigrations, on the security of Aegean commerce, and the religion of the Greek Polis. His second lecture was on the breaking up of institutions, such as agricultural sanctions and tribes, under the stress of the migrations, and on the meanings of "Aidos" and "Nemesis" in Greek life and literature...
...speaker. He spoke on the great progress made by the Musical Department since he was an undergraduate and emphasized the need of a new building which should be the seat of all musical activity at Harvard. Dr. S. W. Langmaid '59 spoke on the same general topic, laying especial stress on the fact that as Harvard was the first college to recognize music among its courses, and allow students to take music courses both for entrance examinations and for degrees, she should be the first to give her Musical Department a suitable home...
Professor Royce, Professor L. R. Lewis '88 of Tufts, and Mr. Arthur B. Whiting '90, all spoke on the necessity of a muical education. Too much stress has been laid upon the idea that in order to be musical one must be a musician, but all that is necessary to have a proper appreciation of good music as an art. These speakers commended the work undertaken by the Musical Club in attempting to interest all men in the love and study of music for its own sake. Professor Lewis told of the attempts which have been made to introduce music...