Word: fiftieth
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...accordance with an invitation issued to the president of the junior class, a meeting of the class was held last evening, in Boylston Hall. The business before the meeting was the election of three gentlemen to represent the class at the celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the university. The balloting resulted in the election of F. S. Coolidge, J. L. Snelling, and F. E. E. Hamilton...
...early preparations for the celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the foundation of the university are a pleasing sign of the interest taken by the students in the success of this plan. The oldest and most famous institution of learning in America, numbering among her alumni the most eminent representatives in literature, science, art, politics, and religion will hold an anniversary celebration next fall, which will be a noteworthy event in the annals of the college. The students should remember that the success of the celebration depends, to a great extent, upon the character of the committee...
Since we published various articles suggesting fitting ways in which to celebrate the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the university, we have been informed that all measures have been taken by the Corporation for a proper observance of this important occasion. For some unknown reason they have not as yet seen fit to make public their arrangements, but we are advised that the arrangements are nearly completed, and that the celebration will probably occur late in the coming fall. Notwithstanding these facts, however, we would strongly encourage the plan that both undergraduates and alumni take some...
EDITORS DAILY CRIMSON. - In your paper yesterday morning, X. Y. Z. urges that some plans be made for a celebration of our two hundred and fiftieth anniversary, and suggests the method of the Boston Latin School last year as a good example. I think this idea of a reunion with addresses and eulogies is an excellent one and one that we might still have in conjunction with something else. But would not something of a jovial nature, in which the whole body of students take part, be more fitting to the happy occasion. I have in mind a singular celebration...
EDITORS DAILY CRIMSON. - In your issue of Tuesday last, you suggested that the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the founding of Harvard should be celebrated in some appropriate manner by the present under-graduates. Shall we allow this day to pass by unobserved? The two hundredth anniversary was fittingly observed; why should not the two hundred and fiftieth...