Word: masters
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...that we have-to let the stage take care of itself. The result, to say the least of it, is not agreeable. Our dramatists, counting them together, are a poor lot. One must turn to France to find a contemporary dramatist of the right kind. Augier, who is a master of plays, a thinker, and a master of style. Mr. Boyesen has been known to our public during several years, as an author-as a novelist, poet, and critic. It may fairly be said that he is an American author, though he is a Norwegian. His romances and stories have...
...alone in names and dates, but in the facts illustrative of life and manners. In studying history three things are necessary: First, the main facts of history, which include names and dates; second, the illustrative facts and anecdotes; third, the principles involved, or the philosophy of history. To master the principles and become familiarly conversant with the leading historical events, especially of his own country, is the duty of every person, and should be taught so as to become the pleasure of every student of history...
...quarters, Japan, Brazil, the District of Columbia and the territory of New Mexico were each represented in the school of all sciences by one student. Of the whole number, thirty-five had received their first degree in arts from this university; from the same source, nine the degree of Master of Arts, fifteen the degree of bachelor of theology and three the degree of bachelor of laws. Thirty-nine came from other colleges of liberal arts. A little more than one-half of the whole number were allowed to pursue their studies in other institutions or elsewhere in absentia...
...education it supplies is as important as that given in any other department of the college. The students may have sufficient out-door exercise, but when the gymnasium is not open they must lack the systematic physical training which can only be had under a competent instructor. When the master of this branch is ill his place should be supplied, just as would be the place of any other professor under the same circumstances...
...number of undergraduates in Tufts is as follows: fifteen seniors, sixteen juniors, sixteen sophomores, and seventeen freshmen. Besides there are six candidates for the degree of master of arts and one special student...