Word: mr
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...will of Dr. Martyn Payne, who gave almost all his property to Harvard College, as it is believed to be in contravention to the laws of New York State. The executors are President Eliot, Professor John C. Draper, and the Rev. Dr. Anthon. They are represented by Mr. Granville P. Hawes...
...Mr. Wright was examined for entrance to college in August, 1848, after three or four months' preparation at the Williston Seminary, Easthampton. He "hated" the classics, and his knowledge of them was very meagre. Indeed, it seemed at one time as if his shortcomings in this study would hinder him from entering. Means were taken to secure his admission that in these stern days would hardly be thought efficacious: "I have seen the President," writes a lady, "and said all I could for Chauncey, and I have no doubt he will get in." The lady's influence, however...
...sometimes of unusual merit. He never was a bookworm, however. Indeed, we learn from the pages before us that he seldom had a book in his hands; for neither at this time nor ever was he addicted to books, or much devoted to the regular studies of the college." Mr. Wright's standing was never high, nor did he aim to make it so. He stood, however, well up in the first half of his class, and received a Commencement Part...
...roomed, during his Freshman and Sophomore years, in the third story of Massachusetts. By the rules then enforced Freshmen were not entitled to this room; Mr. Wright, however, obtained it by buying out a Senior. In those days there were no bursars. During Senior year he roomed at Holworthy...
...those who have had the benefit of Professor Baxter's instructions in Elocution during the past three months must be sorry, on his account, for the cause, and on their own, for the fact of his temporary absence. Mr. Baxter not only was interested in his work, but he was able to interest others in it; his absence is certainly not needed to make us recognize his value, and we trust that his health will soon permit him to resume his work among us. Meanwhile the College has been fortunate in securing the services of Mr. George Riddle to fill...