Word: berlin
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...chiefly indebted to the German government for our knowledge of the architecture and sculpture of Pergamon. By the aid of the large sum of money voted by the German government extensive researches have been made, and many relics have been brought to Berlin, which has become one of the chief centres of the study of Greek...
After describing the growth of Pergamon, Dr. Tarbell showed a number of stereopticon views based on the researches made by the society at Berlin. Among the views shown were the market place, the temple to Athena, the library, the theatre, the temples to Trajan and Julian, the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the great altar in which sacrifices were made. Views were also shown of the sculptures on the friezes of the different buildings, which are valuable as giving an idea of the implements of warfare used at that time. The sculpture of Pergamon lacks the grace and beauty which marks...
Frank P. Sheldon, '89, has settled for the winter in Berlin, where he is devoting himself to a thorough study of the German language...
...hundred and seventy-one Americans attended the University of Berlin last year...
There will be a concert of the Glee and Banjo Clubs, with readings by Professor J. W. Churchill of Andover, in aid of the Protestant Church at Berlin. The college authorities have tendered the use of Sanders Theatre for the concert which will be given early in January...