Word: attracted
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...four lectures to be given by Professor Toy, on "Moslem Civilization" during the month of November should attract more than a passing ieterest. These lectures take place Tuesday evenings, and the deep learning of Professor Toy, combined with his extensive travels in Asia Minor and Arabia, make him especially fitted to give his hearers a true insight into the history of his subject...
...first debate of the season will be held on Thursday, October 11, in Sever Hall. The question to be discussed is interesting to everybody, and the debate cannot fail to attract much attention. It is: "Resolved, that the reelection of Grover Cleveland would be for the best interests of the United States." It is hoped that a larger interest will be taken in the Union this winter than was shown last year. The debates are open to all members of the University, and all are invited to participate in the discussions. A student who has spoken twice from the floor...
...Filibustering is justifiable in such extreme cases. Filibustering was the only course (a) for a public-spirited legislator, (b) to defeat the bill, (c) to attract public attention...
...respect will occur when the cricket eleven meets the University of Pennsylvania on Holmes Field next June. If one or two more colleges could be induced to devote some attention to this invigorating sport, there is no reason why a championship series could not be begun-one which would attract the universal interest and support of the college. Cricket has obtained such a firm footing here that Harvard's chances of success ought certainly to be of the best...
Among the April books, one that is sure to attract much attention is the "Ethics of Boxing and Manly Sports," by John Boyle O'Reilly, to be published by Ticknor and Co. Mr. O'Reilly has long been recognized as an authority on manly sports, and this book is said to bear the stamp of the hand of one thoroughly conversant with the subject. No one could set forth more spiritedly or more persuasively the ethical side of boxing than Mr. O'Reilly.- University...