Word: english
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...great possibilities of progress and civilization among the people are shown by two experiences. The first is that of Mr. Duncan, an English missionary, who landed at Alaska thirty-five years ago. His efforts to spread the gospel were received enthusiastically by the people, and he soon gained so much power that the "medicine men" tried to kill him, and he withdrew to settle in a new place with his followers. The dwellers in the new village were placed under strict pledges to abstain from idleness and vice, and a model town soon grew up. Another proof of capabilities...
...interscholastic base ball association has been formed of the following eight schools, all of which are situated in or around Boston: Roxbury Latin, Hopkinson's, Noble's and Hale's, Nichols and Brown, Boston Latin, English High, Cambridge High and Latin, Chauncy Hall. The officers of the association are: President, J. M. Kendricken, Boston Latin; vice-president, T. E. Sherman, Roxbury Latin; secretary, H. D. Wintrenger, Chauncy Hall; treasurer, Russell B. Beal, Roxbuly Latin...
...GENUINE English Cheviots for shirts. Large variety to select from. English and American mackintoshes; low prices. Sweaters, jerseys, tights, and all gymnasium goods; Boston prices and our old standard quality. For base-ball, lacrosse, cricket and tennis goods we have the best assorted stock in Cambridge. Clothes cleaned and pressed at short notice. All goods and workmanship guaranteed best. Do not place your orders for summer flannel suitings until you examine our stock. Importer and manufacturer...
...adjourned meeting of the instructors and students interested in the formation of an English Club was held yesterday afternoon in Sever 1. Mr. Dodge, chairman of the committee previously appointed to prepare a constitution, called the meeting to order, and submitted a report. After much discussion and some amendment, the constitution reported was adopted. Officers were then chosen: President, Prof. Child; vice-president, Prof. Wendell; secretary and treasurer, Dodge, '89; executive committee, the vice-president and secretary, ex officio. Mr. Kittredge, Wardner, '90, and H. T. Parker, '90. The executive committee will have general charge of the work...
Some of the professors here at Harvard have long been interested in this subject, and last January a meeting was held to consider the expediency of adopting some method of systematic investigation of the dialects of the spoken English of the United States and Canada. So much enthusiasm was shown that a committee was appointed to prepare a plan of permanent organization. About a month ago this committee issued a circular calling a meeting on March 13 of those interested in the organization of a society...