Word: foundings
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...George A. Gordon delivered a very earnest discourse in the chapel last evening from the text found in the 32nd chapser of Genesis: "For with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two companies." The speaker described the advancement that had taken place in the fortunes of Jacob in the twenty years of his absence from home. He had become very wealthy and had grown in experience and in wisdom. This incident from the Old Testament leads to the thought of the attributes of material and moral progress in the lives of Christians...
...FOUND, a self-opening umbrella. Apply at Levitt and Peirce...
...fill. The material at first looked promising, but just now it is considered a little disappointing for various reasons. It is gratifying, however, to know that the examination of the candidates by Dr. Sargent shows that there is strength, but the chief failing in many of the men is found to be small lung power. If the material were a little older and not quite so raw the committee would have no reason to complain, for the men are very faithful. The material does not appear to stand the work quite as well as was expected, and last week...
...opponents, during these winter months, have had practical watermanship in a tank, and the result is that now on the river their blade work is found to be excellent. When once on the river, our crew must make up for all drawbacks...
...charge of another expedition. In the excavations at Icaria, a theatre has been brought to light which is thought to prove that Icaria was the birthplace of the drama. According to the old Greek legends, this place was the seat of the drama, but no proof could be found to confirm this supposition. The success of Mr. Buck reflects great credit upon himself and the American School as being the first to settle the location beyond a doubt. The New York Nation gives a very accurate description of the excavations and the famous Dr. Curtins of Berlin has written...