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Commemorating the two hundredth anniversary of the death of Cotton Mather, of the Class of 1678, the Treasure Room of Widener Library is now displaying a collection of his works. Among the articles of particular interest are some manuscript sermons, one or two personal letters written in Latin, several books that belonged to him, and numerous rare editions of his works. Among the sermons is one bearing the title, "Sermon upon the Duties wherein and Reasons whereof young people should become Religious...
John Gay's autograph appears on the fly leaf of Dryden's 'Annus Mirabilis' of 1667, and of a 1662 Elzovir edition of Pierre Charron's 'De La-Sagesse.' It is also signed to the manuscript assignment to Jacob Tonson and John Watts of his rights as author of the 'Fables' and the 'Beggar's Opera,' dated February 6, 1727. The poet's signature is not easy to find, but infinitely scarcer is that of 'L. Bolton' the Duchess of Bolton who was once Lavinia Fenton, the creator of the part of Polly in the 'Begger's Opera...
Thes purpose of the contest is to stimulate play writing in the University, and to encourage undergraduate talent. Each contribution will receive the careful attention of Massey and the committee of selection, and in every case where especial ability is shown the author will be asked to hold his manuscript for future...
...another letter the English writer expresses his gratitude to Miss Lowell for a copy of another one of her books; "I fear I am late in thanking you for your kind gift of 'Sword Blades and Poppy Seeds'." The only known manuscript copy of this volume is in the possession of Widener Library...
Four rules govern the contest and are as follows: Each manuscript must be signed with a pen name and accompanied by a sealed envelope containing the author's name, address and occupation. There is to be no limit to the number of manuscripts which one person may send in. Each article received before the fifth of the month will be considered for inclusion in the following issue and all material whether printed or not will be considered for the final prize which will be awarded at the close of the contest. Finally all entries must be sent to Contest Editor...