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Dates: during 1900-1909
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Seventy-five years ago, the "dignity of history" necessitated the portrayal of Washington as a man of frigid formality; nowadays, popularizers seek to strip the Father of his Country and show that he possessed many of the worst attributes of erring hamanity. Mr. Owen Wister has down neither of these...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Reviews of Owen Wister's Books | 12/18/1907 | See Source »

We understand that last year both the Governing Board and the trustees were opposed to the installation of a bas-relief of Dean Shaler in the Living Room. Their desire to preserve the character of the Living Room will appeal to all who are interested in its welfare. But this...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: MEMORIALS IN UNION | 12/17/1907 | See Source »

The purpose of the observance is to recall to the thought and sentiments of the members of the University the memory of a graduate who was at once a great public character and a mighty spiritual force in this place. YOURS TRULY, JAMES HARDY ROPES.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Communication | 12/13/1907 | See Source »

Since the realization of intellectual and civil freedom in the nineteenth century, the Jews have begun to emerge from their prolonged seclusion, and the contrast of ideals is renewed. But, though the contrast is again in evidence, let there be no conflict. Let the Jewish ideal, that of goodness and...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Lecture on the Menorah Last Night | 12/10/1907 | See Source »

Three short plays will be given this year in place of the customary long presentation, and it is hoped thus to cater to more varied tastes, the three plays being of a widely different character. They are, in the order of their presentation, Labiche's "J'Invite le Colonel," an...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CERCLE PLAYS TONIGHT | 12/9/1907 | See Source »

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