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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...true Latin and write it in verse as well as prose") were being "continually lowered by gradual concessions." The buildings then were "four colleges, a chapel, and a house, originally a private dwelling, now called College House." Of the arrangement of the college edifices he speaks more temperately than certain art professors who have lived since his time, for he only says, "the plan for locating the buildings, if any such plan existed, was certainly unfortunate." Our proximity to Boston he bewails as the "greatest disadvantage under which this seminary labors. The allurements of this metropolis," he continues, "have often...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: EIGHTY YEARS AGO. | 10/20/1876 | See Source »

DEAR JACK, - I am sorry to find that you are like ordinary men. You find your allowance too small. The only consolation that I can offer, is the fact that the Rothschilds are said to complain occasionally that their income does not permit them to undertake certain gigantic schemes which from time to time attract them. Consolation of a more tangible sort is out of the question. Your allowance is quite as large as the family means will allow; so, during the course of the year, you will probably have to go through a good deal of pecuniary tribulation...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: LETTERS TO A FRESHMAN. | 10/20/1876 | See Source »

...events, but it would be well for those whose rooms are easily entered to take some precaution. We are unfortunately left by the College without sufficient protection either from thieves or from fire. Consequently, the precautions we take ourselves are the only safeguards we can rely on, and a certain amount of responsibility rests with every...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 10/20/1876 | See Source »

...reproaches? Let us raise money, let all row who can, and let us revive the old-time spirit, when a seat in a class boat was an honor not easily acquired, and a seat in the "University" was guarded with such care and faithfulness that victory was made absolutely certain...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BOATING. | 10/6/1876 | See Source »

...manifested this fall might be bettered by a little exertion on the part of the Executive Committee of the H. U. B. C., under whose direction and management the club races take place. Let it be distinctly understood that there are to be club races this fall upon a certain date, - if the weather holds good the time should be delayed, - and that prizes will be given to the winning crews. As matters now stand there is some doubt among the rowing men whether there are to be any races this fall or not. In consequence men hesitate to join...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CORRESPONDENCE. | 10/6/1876 | See Source »

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