Word: life
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...scholars in the University were less evident than those of the athletes, who could command audiences of thousands. He introduced Dr. Wm. Everett '59, who spoke on the value of a scholar's training and on the value of the student to the world in every department of life...
President Eliot, in a short speech, said that the powers necessary to win scholarships and prizes are those which bring success in after life. Physical, intellectual and moral strength are as much needed by the scholar as by the athlete or the soldier. The excellent physical condition of the scholarship holders is a source of great satisfaction and their nervous system must be in good condition. While the desire of pecuniary assistance is a motive which, in some cases, leads men to try for scholarships, it is no longer the leading motive. The difference between scholarships with and without stipends...
...unusual merit is that entitled "The Bell's Old Memories," which deals with the traditions of the College, and displays at times qualities of real humor. Of the two editorials, that on the Hollidays is much the better and seems inspired by the Christmas season. The other on "Life" appears far-fetched...
...Third, the best remedy is a reasonable franchise grant to the Uitlanders. Regarding the first of these, that the condition of affairs in the Transvaal demanded a remedy, he cited cases to prove that there was no representation in equality before the law, grievous economic burdens and insecurity of life and property. He then went on to show that grievances in South Africa are wide spread and deep rooted...
...Brattle Hall, at 8 o'clock. The tickets entitling the holder to a reserved seat are $1.50. The new edition of Le Pedant Jone by H. B. Stanton '00 will be sold at the door. This edition contains, besides the text of the play, a story of the life of Cyrano de Bergerac and his works...