Word: ancients
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Professor Goodwin lectured before the Yale Classical Club last week on "Ancient Troy and its Remains...
...have seen, in the appreciation of character and in the reality and truth with which events long since passed and scenes laid in far distant countries were brought before our minds by the mighty pen of the author; in Phedre we meet with events of the times of the ancient Greeks, clothed for most of us as in the mists and glamour of mythology, but here brought into the vivid light of our own times and appealing to us with the force of life itself...
...very active existence. Excursions were made regularly once a week to localities of interest near Boston and much individual time was given to exploration of the surrounding country. The members have taken an especial interest in Colonial architecture and have taken pains to locate and study the various ancient mansions in the vicinity. Meetings were held regularly every three weeks at which papers of extreme interest were read. Among the places visited have been Lexington, Concord, Marblehead and Plymouth, while excursions of a more protracted nature are being considered and arranged for the spring...
...Divisions and Departments many changes have been made; as Chairman of the Semitic Languages and History, Professor Lyon has succeeded Professor Toy; Professor Smith has taken the place of Professor Goodwin as Chairman of Ancient Languages; Professor Kittredge that of Professor Child as Chairman of Modern Languages; Assistant Professor Marsh that of Professor Sheldon as Chairman of Italian and Spanish; Professor White that of Professor Smith as Chairman of Classics; Professor Royce that of Professor Palmer as Chairman of Philosophy; Professor Macvane that of Professor Dunbar as Chairman of History and Political Science; Professor Gross that of Professor Emerton...
Various elements enter in to form the belief in immortality. The ancient writers thought that the dream supplied the first germ of life to faith, but the duration of this life was limited. Other things were needed to strengthen and establish belief. The most important element which helped to accomplish this was that of feeling; the dread of death, and the yearning for loved dead. Then the element of desire, whether for the individual or for others had wide influence. In its rude form this element was undoubtedly connected with the thought of self. The deep seated longing for after...