Word: charming
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...were conducted by Dr. F. G. Peabody, assisted by Dr. Mackenzie. Dr. Peabody spoke impressively of the life of the great man at whose funeral many had gathered a few hours before. He said that we must ask ourselves what it was that gave that life its grace and charm. It was the simplicity, the childishness, the purity of mind that marked the greatness of Asa Gray. He had kept his simplicity because he had not thought of himself, but had been filled with the sense of unattained duty, of the great aims of life. The whole life...
...York society in the work they do. No man in America, it is safe to say, is more fitted to lecture on "Ethics and Culture" than Professor Adler and we strongly urge all serious men to take this opportunity of hearing him. He is an excellent speaker and the charm of his delivery helps impress the excellent thoughts he gives utterance...
...With all the delicate sky charm Of deepest wood...
...Holiday Time" is another evidence of the exceptional charm of the author's lines. Take as an example...
...song book published this year, the "Carmina Princetonia," has given great satisfaction. It is the best book of Princeton songs ever published, and contains many good things which have the charm of novelty. Great credit is due to those...