Word: governors
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...brief remarks were then made by the Rev. Pitt Dillingham, and letters were read from Dr. Ennis and Ex-President Hill. Letters expressing regret at their inability to be present were received from Ex-Governor Long, Hon. Robert C. Winthrop and others. The singing of a hymn by the congregation and the pronouncing of the benediction closed the service. The monument which was presented was designed by Mr. Henry Van Brunt of Boston. In the centre is a replica in Italian marble of Miss Anne Whitney's bust of Dr. Walker now in Memorial Hall...
...university in style, escorted by the red-coated Lancers, with their nodding plumes and shining lances. President Eliot attended the inaugural ceremonies on Thursday in response to a personal invitation from Gen. Butler, and the president of Harvard can do no more than reciprocate the courtesy by inviting the governor over on commencement day. You know that the connection between the Commonwealth and the university has been dissolved, and the governor can now-a-days only go over on commencement as an act of courtesy. It is a mere matter of tradition now." Another politician said: "President Eliot respects...
...said that great alarm is manifesed in certain quarters lest Ben Butler will carry his power as governor to the extent of insisting upon taxing Harvard College. Gov. Butler might not be made an LL. D. if he should...
General Butler was inaugurated as governor yesterday, but no important legislative business was transacted...
...connection with the school has not been of long duration, but nevertheless his loss will be severely felt and his place will not easily be filled. Much as we regret to have him go, however, we congratulate him when the honor conferred by the appointment, and also the governor upon the good taste which he displayed in making so good a selection...