Word: enjoyments
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Some members of the Yale faculty have taken a prominent part in a project which has been recently brought forward for the purpose of extending the advantages of a college education to some who have not heretofore been able to enjoy them. President Dwight has been elected president of the committee, and many of the professors have signified their willingness to assist in the undertaking. The scheme is much similar to that adopted in English Universities. Bodies of students will meet together and study certain subjects, and the professors will deliver lectures at intervals. Examinations will be held and diplomas...
...Shadows Yonder," by Gaul. Rev. Alexander McKenzie delivered the address. He said that there is already so much hardship in life that one who performs his duty faithfully finds his energy taxed to its full capacity. There is no need, therefore, for us to seek burdens. We may enjoy what happiness comes in our way, providing that we do not wander from the path of righteousness in seeking it. If the cross comes to us we must bear it, but if the crown comes we may wear it. The second anthem was "And the City had no need...
...much more restricted than that of the President of the United States. Corresponding to our two houses are the Bundesrath and the Reichstag, established in 1871. In their short life they have accomplished a great deal, viz.: they established a uniform duty so that all the states can enjoy equal privileges; they introduced a uniform monetary system, and reformed the department of justice. The army had a great deal to do with the rise of nationality. All are compelled to serve their term, so that both soldiers and officers have among them the most cultured Germans. During the last twenty...
...policeman who patrols the shore; and the chance of his getting on the ice is much greater than if he were allowed to skate on the strong ice in plain sight of the policeman without fear of interruption. Besides, many men wait till evening, when they can enjoy the fine ice on Fresh Pond uninterrupted rather than struggle over the rough ice on the Glacial is in the afternoon. If the policeman was paid to warn men away from the thin ice he would be doing a much more useful work, and the splendid ice on Fresh Pond could...
...Glee and Banjo Clubs gave a very successful concert at Roxbury last Thursday evening for the benefit of the St. James Episcopal Church. The audience, which numbered about five hundred, seemed to enjoy the singing and playing and applauded generously. Considering that it was the first formal concert of the year, the work of both clubs was very good. The singing of the Glee Club is still a little unsteady, owing to the large proportion of new men. This defect will be removed before the Cambridge concert by daily rehearsals. The Banjo Club is playing better than ever before...