Word: manner
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Princess Elizabeth's Love Affair," Mr. Dodge treats in a discriminative, historical way of what Louisa Muhlbach pictured in a more romantic manner in "Henry VIII and his Court." It is an episode is the great queen's life which is interesting even to the most indifferent student of history. It was Sir Thomas Seymour whom Elizabeth loved, and, as the author of this sketch puts it, "In her love for him she came near wrecking her happiness for his sake, and the sorrowful ordeal dried up all the freshness of her nature...
...Rational Cure," the only bit of fiction in the number, is an excellent piece of work. While the plot as a whole has no particular originality, there are a number of minor incidents which Mr. Hapgood has treated in a fresh and novel manner. The author has woven into his cloth several threads of Boston Bohemianism, Beacon Street society, and man's affection requited and the whole forms a fabric at once compact and pleasing...
...congratulate itself. Such collections as have been brought together mean not only the better equipment of an important department of study, with enlarged facilities for all who give special attention to Semitic history and languages. They mean also new opportunities for inquisitive minds to gain in the most agreeable manner a conception of the meaning of the term "Semitic;" to become at least superficially acquainted with some of the master pieces of Semitic art; and, by means of the art and other products, to enter somewhat into the mystery of that power whereby the Semites won their distinguished place...
...enter upon this course, therefore, in vigorous protest against the insecurityof any agreements made in this irresponsible manner, believing that it must be antagonistic to the friendly and satisfactory arrangements between the two colleges...
...communication on "University Extension" calls attention to the efficacy of this form of university work. The editorials discuss at some length and in an able manner the recent action of the Overseers with regard to the so called three years scheme...