Word: leaders
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...casual student of United States history, Jefferson appears to be an advocate of republican theories, the leader of the states-rights party, the third republican president. But to the student who searches more deeply into the annals of American history, who looks carefully into the chronicles and letters of the revolutionary period, Jefferson's life is more that of a farmer and a country gentleman, than of the politician. From his boyhood up he exhibited a fondness for nature, for horses of all sorts, etc. Like Webster, too, he was fond of hunting and fishing, and in the season, Monticello...
...regular weekly meeting of the Y. M. C. A. was held last evening. Mr. C. B. Darling, '91, was the leader. He spoke on "Christian Character," taking Christ as the example and showing by a brief analysis of His character the points from which we may gain most materially. If we keep this noble exemplar constantly in our mind, we may imitate his deeds and broaden and enlarge our own characters...
...more valuable specific purpose than to add to Mr. Schiff's endowment. It is needless to say that the sum received through his generosity is not in itself large enough to place the university in the position he hope to see it hold-that of an acknowledged leader in Semitic research. Besides the value of such achievements to religion, art, philology, history, and general culture, the university itself would be greatly benefited by the many students who would be attracted to work in the museum. The heartfelt gratitude of the university is due to Mr. Schiff for his recognition...
...known and respected. But gifts and position aside, it is particularly of Mr. Sawin's pleasant relations with the students that we like best to think at this time. He was always kindly and agreeable, and ever ready to help one and all. Although an instructor, and hence a leader, he seemed to enter into our life as students with the greatest zest and good-fellowship, knowing our needs and appreciating in every way our position as college men. It was this that so endeared him to us all. He seemed to stand in the breach between the conservative government...