Word: civic
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...real and vital relation with the outside world. I need go no further than Harvard itself, and you will see how powerful has been the impression of its professors upon the outside world. My own experience in Cleveland, some years ago, when as a lawyer, I became interested in civic affairs, confirms this most strongly. Professors may be theoretical, but it is largely by reason of the fact that they are unhampered by many of the things that hamper men in other relations of life, that they are able to accomplish things...
...lecture last night on "The Civic Functions of the Theatre," Mr. Percy MacKaye '97 maintained that a civic ideal for the theatre existed, but that it had at present no important influence on account of the lack of the proper means to realize it. This means is endowment, without which no public institution can exist...
...Immediately with the guarantee of such a respected institution, the endowment of a theatre would cease to be precarious. In addition he suggested that the public endow state and city theatres for the public good, to be administered like state universities and city colleges. Thus he believes that the civic functions of the theatre may be realized...
Percy MacKaye '97, the author of "The Scarecrow," which was performed by the Dramatic Club for the first time last night, will give a lecture on "The Civic Functions of the Theatre" in the Fogg Lecture Room this evening at 8 o'clock. This is the first of a series of lectures by noted dramatists, actors and managers which will be given during the winter and spring under the auspices of the Dramatic Club. The lecture will be open to the public...
Percy MacKaye '97, the author of "The Scarecrow" which will be presented by the Dramatic Club, will give a lecture on "The Civic Functions of the Theatre" in the Fogg Lecture Room tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. This is the first of a series of lectures by noted dramatists actors and managers which will be given during the winter and spring under the auspices of the Dramatic Club. The lecture will be open to members of the University...