Word: manner
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...quarter of eight o'clock, when the first speaker, W. R. Bigelow, was announced. He spoke in a very agreeable manner, but evidently felt the disadvantages of being the first speaker. W. E. B. DuBois delivered Grattan's 'Invective against Mr. Flood' in an effective manner. His gesticulation was particularly good. H. E. Burton spoke in an easy dignified manner, which left the impression of considerable reserve power. The next speaker, A. S. Wicks, caught the spirit of Webster's "Against Secession." but his voice lacked the power to give it adequate expression. C. M. Thayer gave an intelligent...
...reason why many tickets should not be disposed of this evening. The plays are in modern French and can be readily understood by everyone having any knowledge of the language. We wish all would make it a point to be present this evening, thereby showing in a substantial manner that they are willing to aid a good cause. Should the debts be paid off by these theatricals, then any surplus will go for a fund to aid the French Department Library...
...class games on Thursday last we were sorry to see the evidently bad manner in which the meeting was managed. The events were not started in the published order and a spirit of slackness and irresponsibility prevailed. It is needless to say that the meeting this afternoon must not be managed in this way. We expect those in charge of the games to do everything in their power to make them go off well and promptly...
...instructive lectures which have been given here this year, was delivered last evening in the Jefferson Physical Laboratory by Professor Henry A. Rowland of Johns Hopkins University. The subject, "Modern views in relation to electrical currents," was treated in a very thorough and at the same time very simple manner, so as to be not only intelligeable but at the same time interesting to all. Professor Rowland briefly sketched the history of the discoveries in relation to electrical currents, and then expanded the theory now held by the leading physicists, to the effect that electrical currents are propagated like light...
...that the expenses of this lecture, which fell entirely upon the society, were quite heavy, and depleted to quite anextent the treasury of the society, which is by no means rich. Next Thursday evening, those who listened to M. Coquelin, will have a chance to show in a substantial manner their appreciation of the efforts of the society, and, the interest they take in its welfare...