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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...experience there must of necessity be some variations in intrinsic value; but with one or two possible exceptions a high standard alike of matter and literary quality has been maintained throughout. The average of excellence is indeed quite on a parity with that afforded by recent German, French, and English enterprises of similar scope and method, while many of the volumes will no doubt take permanent place as notable contributions to the general equipment of the teacher of American history. To this outcome the judgment, enthusiasm, and persistent industry of the general editor have been not the least among...
...School's collection of portraits of famous lawyers and judges has recently been increased by about one hundred pictures, which have been purchased at an auction in Philadelphia of the late Chief Justice Mitchell's collection. Most of them are portraits of English jurists of the last four centuries, including those of Wolsey and other Lord Chancellors. This new addition brings the total number of pictures in the collection up to about five hundred and makes it probably the best of its kind in the world. Most of it is in the old Law School Building, but part...
...READINGS FROM ENGLISH MASTERPIECES. IV. "Hamlet." Mr. Copeland. Emerson D, 3.30 P. M. These readings, though intended especially for members of English 12, are open to all members of the University...
...various times, attempts have been made to crystallize this interest into a permanent form; up to the present, however, nothing has been done. It is obvious that, among the various University organizations which give theatricals, there should be one devoted to the presentation of modern plays by English or American authors. The annual productions of the Cercle Francais and the Deutscher Verein are well-supported and usually successful; and if this is the case, it seems safe to assume an even greater success for plays which have a more popular and racial appeal. Moreover the Harvard Dramatic Club will...
...needed for philanthropic work as follows: leader for Debating Club at Lincoln House; teacher of English to a class of Armenians in Watertown; and a sloyd teacher at the Elizabeth Peabody House. These positions require one evening a week, which may be selected to suit the convenience of the teacher. Men who are willing to volunteer should call at Phillips Brooks House or notify P. W. Carter, Phillips Brooks House, Cambridge...