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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Permit me to call attention to the importance of continuous and effective cheering in the game next Saturday. We all know that Yale has won many a game, because the cheering on her side was properly led. In the section where I sat at Springfield last year, there was no one to lead until a young man jumped up of his own accord...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Communication. | 11/21/1894 | See Source »

...bring out some of the cardinal differences between the characters he had chosen. First, however, he spoke of their likenesses. The first thing that strikes us is, what happy creatures they are; for though each had her griefs, yet they had what we in this time should call extraordinary joy. They were also alike in being good, and they were all "bathed in an ideal light." They were not only idealized but ideal. In this they differ from all heroines of our modern literature, unless it be Lorna Doone...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Mr. Copeland's Lecture. | 11/20/1894 | See Source »

...this she differed from Viola and Rosalind. She was extremely witty, the wittiest character, except perhaps Benedict, in English literature. Portia was a very 'nice' personage. She had a very sweet and skillful tongue, and a pleasant and graceful, though keen, wit. But she was what we should now call a little strong minded. She was the first dim prevision of the new woman. It must have been hard for her to give up the right hand of government when Bassanio returned from the trial. The character of Imogen is difficult to describe. Her nature was distinctly feminine. Though...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Mr. Copeland's Lecture. | 11/20/1894 | See Source »

MEMBERS of the Freshman Banjo and Mandolin Clubs can receive instruction on the banjo, guitar or mandolin, at their rooms, from W. E. Stratton, for the last seven years instructor at Phillips Andover Academy. Write to or call on G. H. Spalding, 13 Holyoke House...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Special Notice. | 11/20/1894 | See Source »

HARVARD men are delighted with the stock of suitings shown by Mr. D. Toy at 71 Beacon street, Boston. Those who wish exclusive styles will do well to call...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Special Notice. | 11/20/1894 | See Source »

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