Word: brought
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Only one specimen of the hand writing of John Harvard has been known to be in existence, and is his signature to a document deposited in the Registry of the English University of Cambridge. Another document containing his signature and that of his brother Thomas has just been brought to light. Of this a correspondent of the Athenaeum writes...
...Felton, Palfrey, Kirkland, Clarke, Hedge and Norton, besides many less well known. It is rich in characterization and anecdote and reminiscence, and will be treasured by all Harvard men, students or graduates. The frontispiece is a portrait of the gentle scholar, Dr. Peabody. The book will be brought out by Ticknor and Co. this month.- Boston Gazette...
...management of Memorial Hall on the plan for the improvement of the board, which was proposed some time ago, still the scheme has been the subject of careful consideration and was referred to a committee, who have been making a thorough investigation. Every possible pressure has been brought to bear upon the steward, and increased care is used in the preparation of the food. One change, which was recommended by the CRIMSON, has already been made. The regular set bill of fare has been changed as far as possible and is varied from day to day, with excellent results, while...
...spread it about. But there is a process of action and interaction. A newspaper can have a great effect on its readers, even though at bottom it is likely to follow rather than lead their tastes. The tone of the press can be improved if newspaper men can be brought to bear in mind that they may exert a great influence on the tastes and minds of their readers, and that the manner in which they conduct their papers is an important factor for the welfare of the country...
...spoke in Sander's Theatre and impressed upon his hearers the word activity. If that lesson could be taken a little more to heart there would be a great change for the better in our scholastic institutions, in our athletics, and in our morals. We think that the president brought out the real truth in this matter in his lecture Monday evening. He spoke of the follies of secret societies which make a parade of the men who are going through a process of initiation, saying that now young men of nineteen are pleased with the nonsense which formerly...