Word: greate
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...grew older he was led through by philosophy into his proper field, tragic poetry. But the knowledge he had acquired when a painter, and the ability thereby gained of better appreciating the whole scope of art were of the greatest value to him as a dramatist. Through all his great tragedies he is constantly viewing things with a painter's eye, which gives to them a greater unity and a higher artistic merit. All of the dramas of Euripides, with one exception, were composed after the completion of that marvel of architecture, the Parthenon; and the sight of this structure...
...walk, putting the shot, running broad jump, 220-yards dash, and the running high jump. In the tug-of-war contest, Williams, Brown, Dartmouth and Worcester were represented. Dartmouth won the event over Williams by one inch. The 100-yards dash was run in four beats, owing to the great number of entries. The final heat wins won by E. Williams of Dartmouth, in 10 4-5 seconds. J. W. Mills of Worcester second. The 220-yards dash was won by J. W. Mills of Worcester, in 23 2-5 seconds. This broke the previous record...
...Glee club concert in Sanders on Wednesday. A good-sized audience welcomed the four musical organizations and applanded their efforts very liberally and impartially. The honors of the evening were carried off by the Pierian. The society has made marked improvement over its work last fall and reflects great credit upon the leader. The rendering of the march from Tawnhauser was highly commendable and the audience demanded an encore...
...Institute of 1770 held its annual dinner last evening at the Parker house. Between sixty and seventy members were present. The occasion brought out a great deal of class spirit and was thoroughly enjoyed by every one. The toasts were numerous and appropriate. A. J. Cumnock, as President, answered to "The Institute;" the Mott Haven team was answered by E. C. Moen, the crew by R. H. Bishop, football and baseball by members of the university teams and "the ladies" by W. K. Flint. Richard Sears answered to the "Fast Set," J. B. Embick to the Glee club...
...purpose of having an annual tournament. In the first instance the club has been only partically successful, as, owing to the late nes of the date, only Yale will be able to send a team to Cambridge; but the more important purpose, the tournament will be a great success. Delegates will be present from all the prominent collegiate gun clubs, including those of Yale, Princeton, Columbia and University of Pennsylvania, and without doubt a business meeting will be held on Saturday and the association fairly started. The advantage of such an association will be patent to all, and will offer...