Word: fathers
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Williams contributes to the February number a sketch of Bokhara. It is a story of the reform of the affairs of the Persian kingdom by the Emir, who was called the "Father of the Wise." To turn the thoughts of his people from sordidness to the knowledge of higher things, the Emir hit upon the "Sand Plain of Bokhara." a City of Truth to the dwelling-place of sages from every nation. In this way was inaugurated the celebrated school of Bokhara...
...afternoon. The play was "Le Medecin malgre lui," one of the most celebrated of French farces. In spite of the fact that the name Spanarelle is derived from the Italian, the play is French in every respect. The motive of a son trying to get money out of his father is embodied in "Le Medecin malgre lui," along with other elements of interest that become almost as conventional with Moliere as the plots of Latin comedy grew to be; but the ignorant man who beats his wife, and is in revenge given out by her as a most skilful doctor...
...Fullerton tells the pathetic story of a little match girl, "Delia," who had been driven out into the streets day after day by her degraded father until her small frame succumbed to the fatigue and exposure. The story is rather depressing, but the touch of sincerity shown in the portrayal of the character holds the reader's attention to the end. The style is simple and the narrative moves easily...
...days ago the Yale Boat Club received the resignation of Captain Carter of the crew, who was elected last June and fully expected to return to college this year. Owing to the serious illness of his father, however, he was obliged to remain at home and so tendered his resignation, A meeting of the crew was held on Tuesday at which ex-captain Stevenson and Geo. Adee of the Yale advisory committee were present, and George W. Woodruff was elected to succeed Carter, whose resignation was accepted. Woodruff has rowed on the university crew and has played foot-ball...
Ames, who played half-back for Princeton last year, will be unable to return to college for the present on account of the illness of his father...