Word: devotedness
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Rev. Edward E. Hale conducted the service, the prevailing thought of which was that man's life is to be devoted, not to himself, but to the advancement of his fellow-mortals. The choir sang "Hark! My Soul," by Stuart, after which Dr. F. G. Peabody offered prayer. The soloist...
The astronomical department of Harvard possesses world-wide fame, as is well known to all. But still it must be esteemed a great and special compliment to the University that the management of a large bequest, devoted to astronomical research, should be entrusted to the Harvard observatory. Yet it is...
In 1873, "The Magenta," named from the prevailing college color at that time, was founded with the old motto, "I won't philosophize, and I will be read." It appeared on alternate weeks with the "Advocate," but in no wise interfered with that periodical, as it was devoted to the...
For some time there had been a deeply felt want for a daily paper that would furnish the daily news and announcements with which a large university abounds. In December, 1879, this want was satisfied by the publication of "The Echo," a sheet about the size of the present DAILY...
The first college journal ever published at Harvard appeared in the month of July, 1810, and was known as the "Harvard Lyceum." Its editors, among whom were Edward Everett and Samuel Gilman, the author of "Fair Harvard," written for the centennial celebration in 1836, were all members of the class...