Word: famed
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...certain extent art has followed this analogy. What we want in art is freshness, the old style allegorical and historical painting has had its day. Our historical painting should be a record of our labors, our pleasures and our principal personages. The men who have made the greatest fame in art are those who have portrayed the times in which they lived. Art is not only concerned with the dramatic moments of our lives, its province is as much to portray lovely color and softest shades of light. That artist will be most in sympathy with the spirit...
...residence for the presidents of the university that the old Wadsworth house gained its fame. A long line of presidents, beginning with President Wadsworth, and extending through presidents Holyoke, Locke, Langdon, Willard, Webber, Kirkland, Quincy, to President Everett, made Wadsworth House their official residence, and many a brilliant reception has been held in the venerable building, at which the professors of the college and many talented authors and statesmen have appeared...
...college scribes has rendered the present year unique in the history of Harvard journalism. "Non vi mentis solum, sed vi corporis" has had practical demonstration in the victories won by the journalistic teams. The CRIMSON crew and the CRIMSON nine have carved for themselves a very respectaniche in fame...
...members of the retiring board of Directors of the Harvard Dining Association who enjoyed the banquet provided under the direction of the steward last Tuesday evening, learned, that, however renowned Boston and New York have become through the fame of Hall and Whipple and Delmonico, Cambridge may surpass both through the ability and taste of Mr. Sullivan. The table was spread in the directors room of the hall. The menu provided was as follows...
...organization which is destined materially to help Harvard's reputation for musical ability. We hope therefore that in neither of these particulars, enjoyment or reputation, the college is to be disappointed. A little practice now on the part of the members of the band will win fame and gratitude for themselves, pleasure and recreation for the college at large, and new laurels in musical accomplishments for Harvard. With such high aims set before them, we do not see how the members of the college band can allow themselves to yield to any influences toward Harvard indifference which they may find...