Word: newcomb
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...those who are too indifferent to attend any lectures, however interesting and instructive they may be, there are other reasons as well. We know of several men interested in the subject who went to the first lecture on "Taxation," and to the first only. The explanation is simple. Professor Newcomb is not, and does not pretend to be, a lecturer. If the University Lectures are to be a success, the College should engage men who not only have a sufficient knowledge of their subject, as all the lecturers thus far have had, but are able, 1st, to put what they...
PROFESSOR SIMON NEWCOMB, of Washington, will give three lectures on Taxation in Sanders Theatre, on Monday, December 8, Wednesday, December 10, and Friday, December 12. The lectures begin at 7.30 o'clock. The public is invited...
PROFESSOR SIMON NEWCOMB'S lectures on taxation are now announced. The interest which the University took last year in instruction of this kind makes it probable that these lectures will be largely attended. There is a widespread feeling among the students that lectures should play a very important part in our college course, and the action of the authorities in offering us such advantages is thoroughly appreciated. We wish, however, that our own professors would do something in this way for us, as well as for other colleges and for the public. Many students who cannot spare time...
PROFESSOR SIMON NEWCOMB'S three lectures will be delivered before December...
GAIETY THEATRE. - A company called "The Revellers" are appearing at this theatre this week in a piece by the name of "Trouble." Mr. Newcomb and Miss Davenport easily lead, both in singing and acting. The plot of the piece is somewhat slight, but there is plenty of fun as well as melody in it. Next week Tony Denier's Humpty Dumpty Troupe will appear here...