Word: directed
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...work done in preparation for the play has a direct benefit which, we believe, is not sufficiently understood in the University at large, but which is recognized by the French Department in their cooperation with the society. This benefit lies in the fact that a considerable number of men are enabled to make a serious study of the French drama under the guidance of a member of the Faculty. The result of their work will therefore be a genuine attempt to give the play selected as nearly as possible as it ought to be given. It will therefore have...
...difficult for Western Harvard Alumni Associations to become strong so far from the inspiring influence of the University. The graduates are not so thick as about Boston and they find it hard to keep in touch with the spirit of their Alma Mater unless they have some direct message from Cambridge itself. The uniform effect of the coming of the musical clubs or of President Eliot to a western city is to gather together the Harvard alumni and to revivify the Harvard Club of that part of the country. Now that the Faculty have taken away one of the means...
Furthermore, college graduates have a heavy responsibility thrust upon them in this matter of art. The general public looks to the college bred man to direct its taste in art. The wealthy turn to them to guide in the eredtion of public museums, galleries, or monuments. The call is urgent and practical. With this lofty purpose in view, the study of Fine Arts surely deserves serious and earnest application...
...radical change should be affected, and that soon, by which the powers of the directors of the athletic association should be restricted, and the powers of the faculty committee extended, so that it may direct our policy towards other colleges. Harvard has adopted such a system, and her policy under the direction of Professor Ames, has been characterized by dignity, independence and fairness...
...Cuba to independence is for the moral interest of the U. S.- (a) The Cuban cause is just.- (1) The Spanish administration of Cuba has always been selfish and tyrannical. Forum, xx. 54 sq. Ballou 305 sq.- (a) Denial of representation.- (b) Oppressive direct and indirect taxation.- (c) Spanish control of revenues.- (d) Greed and corruption of officials.- (e) Espionage.- (f) Censorship of press.- (g) Barbarities in suppressing rebellions.- (2) Spain has broken faith with Cuba.- (a) Non-fulfillment of promises made to insurgents in 1878: Forum...