Word: christian
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...purpose of pursuing their studies during the coming year at any college chosen by them and approved by the above named committee. A fund for a second scholarship of a similar nature is now being raised. The examinations will be held in the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association at No. 32 East Twenty-third street, New York...
...Lyman Abbott of Brooklyn, editor of the Christian Union and pastor of Plymouth Church, has been asked by Prof. Peabody and the Preachers to the University to spend an hour or two at Wadsworth House 1, where students may visit him. He will be there to-day, Wednesday, from 9-11 a. m. Dr. Abbott is widely known for his wisdom and breadth of views, and many students will welcome this opportunity of knowing...
...very large congregation assembled in the chapel last evening to hear Dr. Lyman Abbott of Brooklyn. The subject of the discourse was "The Foundations of Christian Belief." It was a most eloquent sermon, and those students who did not hear it certainly lost a great opportunity. Dr. Abbott described the present age as one of great questionings; but he said that he was glad to find it so, because an age of doubt is an age of advancement. More intelligent bases of belief are now demanded and old allegiances are being cast away. We cannot, however, prove spiritual truths...
...concert given in aid of the crew by the Glee Club, Pierian, and Banjo Club last night was a great success. Nearly every seat was taken in the hall of the Boston Young Men's Christian Association, and all the clubs made an exertion to give a satisfactory concert. The tickets were sold mostly by private subscription, and the result was an audience which gave the clubs a very warm reception and demanded an encore for nearly every number on the following program...
...attention of college men is called to the concert to be given to-night for the benefit of the University crew at the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association on Boylston street, Boston. The Glee Club, the Pierian Sodality and the Banjo Club will take part in the concert. These organizations have been carefully practicing for some time, and a successful program is assured. It is requested that all who intend to be present, and who have not yet procured their tickets will buy them as early as possible this evening. Tickets have been left at Bartlett...