Word: masterful
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Professor T. H. Wright, of the New Church Theological School, addressed the Christian Association in Holden Chapel last evening. He compared the Parable of the Pounds with that of the Talents. In the Parable of the Pounds the master is represented as rewarding his servants with valuable gifts. As he leaves home in search of new kingdoms he tells them that on his return each will be required to render an account of the manner in which he has spent his money. When he returns he learns that some of the servants have invested their wealth at interest and have...
...Parable of the Talents differs from the other in that the master rewards the faithful servants by permitting them to enter the kingdom of heaven. The unfaithful one is cast into outer darkness. These parables are applicable to college life. A student is apt to shirk his duties at the beginning of the year and his failure at the mid-year examinations corresponds to the reproof of the master. If he persists in not taking advantage of his opportunities he is sure to be cast into outer darkness at the finals...
...must be able to account for each day of his life and be careful to do nothing which in the years to come may bring regret. He should govern his life so that at the end he may render a worthy account to his master...
...meeting of the committee for the Junior Dinner last night it was decided to hold the dinner on Friday evening, March 23, probably at the Revere House. W. Ames was appointed toast master. J. L. Coolidge was appointed to write a class song, and D. G. Mason to write music for it. J. J. Mack was appointed to write the poem. The following men were appointed to answer toasts: C. M. Flandrau, W. M. Briggs, G. G. Murchie, J. S. Wadsworth, W. K. Brice, N. W. Bingham, H. Frazier...
...Judge, the Religious Union has secured an able exponent of the idea of theosophy. Instrumental in the organization of the Theosophical Society, and active in its work since its organization, he is master of his subject. At the Parliament of Religions in Chicago this fall, he attracted very large audiences by his addresses. If his reputation is but half sustained tonight, he will be well worth hearing...