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...Dudleian Lectures were founded by Governor Paul Dudley who gave a fund for annual lectures on one of four successive subjects designated by him. Dr. Vernon, who was chosen to deliver the lecture this year, is a graduate of Princeton and of the Union Theological Seminary. He has studied in Germany, and for some time was minister of the Dartmouth College Church. Just before accepting the pastorship of the Harvard Congregational Church, he was a professor in the Yale Divinity School. The lecture will be open to the public...
Every friend to higher education will be glad of the opportunity that will be afforded Governor Wilson to take a stand in defense of the legitimate colleges of the country in his attitude toward the Gallinger Bill (Senate No. 8378) which will come up for action shortly after the inauguration. The purpose of the bill is, briefly, to stop and prevent "faking" in the matter of colleges and college degrees. The bill has special application to the so-called "colleges" of the District of Columbia but is applicable to a much wider range. It seems peculiarly fitting that Dr. Wilson...
...sheltered many famous men, both of this country and of foreign nations. At the close of the War of the Rebellion many of the Federal generals were entertained there. In 1865 General Meade, in the following year General Sherman, were guests of honor. Among other guests have been: Governor Brackett and Bishop Potter, who were present during the Commencement of 1890; Governor Russell and Chief Justice Fuller, in 1891; Governor Hughes, of New York, J. Pierpont Morgan, Governor Foss, and Mr. Meyer, Secretary of the Navy. The governor of Massachusetts and his staff have been regular Commencement guests. Ex-President...
...years with the artist. At the end of three years, satiate with the life of ill-earned case, she becomes a worker in New York at seven dollars a week, organizes a labor union for women, finally passes a bill making possible the eight-hour day for women. The governor who signs the bill is none other than the girl's country lover of the first act, and it is he whom she now marries. The crucial clash in the play comes between the governor, his wife, and a political blackmailer. The scene of inquisition in the fourth...
...been honored with degrees by Harvard, Yale, Princeton. Hobart, Cambridge, and the Episcopal Theological School, of which he was for a number of years a professor and the dean. He is a historian of note and the author of a number of books, including "The Life of Roger Wolcott, Governor of Massachusetts," "A Study of Phillips Brooks," "Proportional Representation in the House of Clerical and Lay Delegates" and "Visions and Service...