Word: arts
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...American Archaeology." Special subject: "Ancient Peruvian Art;" concluding with a review of the several American races. Professor Putnam. Peabody Museum, 3 P. M. (Last lecture.) On account of the limited room for the number attending the Thursday lectures, the same lecture will be given on Saturdays...
...Again, we say that people may express their pretty sentiments with the utmost eloquence, may utter their indignation for everything that savors of prejudice or injustice, but if they look the matter sternly in the face they will perceive that there are disfiguring wrinkles that all the cosmetics of art cannot drive away. Human nature is human nature, and no human power can ever conquer it. It displays itself despite every effort to hide it beneath a flimsy veil that sentiment may weave. When the Golden Age again sheds its brightening beams upon mankind, when virtue again reigns supreme throughout...
...interesting. To the surprise of many the match was won by the smaller contestant, Mr. Leland, who has never lost a contest during his college life. Indian club swinging; fencing. This contest was to many the most interesting of all, as both gentlemen are exceedingly well versed in the art and showed many graceful movements. It was, however, merely an exhibition, not a contest. Standing high jump, 4 feet, 5 3/4 inches. This concluded the performance, which was the first, and, we predict, the last, given in the Opera House...
...seldom been favored with such a fine collection. Foremost among them is probably the finest Sehreyer ever seen here. The bright colors of the Arabian costumes, the superb action of the horses, the concentrated attention, go to make up a picture which gives us an idea of true art. The Diaz school is well represented. Diaz by three dark-toned woodland scenes; the pupils, Leon Richet and Watelin, by some good work in landscape and cattle. Richet has much of the spirit of his master; Watelin is more original, introducing some finely drawn cattle...
...pistol, as the fist is much quicker than any concealed weapon, and, like the Irishman's shillelagh, never misses fire. The simple fact that boxing teaches self-reliance to a boy ought to be recommendation enough to paterfamilias, who should encourage his son to become proficient in the art of "hit, stop and get away." A broken head is soon remedied, but a cold leaden pill or a cruel thrust of a knife has cost many a life, and any one who resorts to these weapons, excepting when his life is in danger, is a contemptible coward, without a spark...