Word: foundings
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...next suras contained a prophecy. It is the only one which is found in the Koran, and is pointed to by the Mohammedans as a certain proof of the divine inspiration of the prophet. The prophecy which was delivered in one of the last suras of the Mecca period, is a distinct prediction of an historical event. The Persians have gained some successes over the Greeks, who were of the true belief. Mohammed predicted that the Greeks would triumph in the end, and they...
...bulletin of all games played by the 'varsity nine in Cambridge will be found on the last page...
...teachers get four, five, or six dollars an hour for their lessons. It is very advisable that a man learn to play the organ, so that he may take the position of church organist and the four or five hundred dollars he will make in this way will be found a very convenient addition to his other sources of revenue. Concert playing must not be looked to as a means of livelihood. There are not more than half a dozen men in this country who earn their living in that way. Composing music is anything but a lucrative employment...
...consider that in no case should more than three hours a day be given to the former instrument, even by professional pupils. It is a mistake to think that organ playing is injurious to the finest piano playing. The truth is that ability to play the organ will be found greatly to help the pianist. The expense of receiving a musical education here is not more than five or six dollars a week in addition to a man's regular expenses...
...presentation of the Greek play "Electra," a notice of which will be found in another column, will offer a are opportunity to students of the Greek drama. The play was given recently in New York and called forth the warmest commendation of all who saw it. The interest taken in the production by the Greek professors here is a warrant of its merit. This revival of the Greek drama differs in several important particulars from that of "Oedipus" which was given in Sanders Theatre several years ago, but the changes will greatly increase the general interest. The play will...