Word: objects
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Last week the organization was completed of a society that has been in contemplation for some time, and which it is hoped will fill a place of distinct usefulness in the University and among Harvard graduates. As the object of the society as stated in the constitution is "to foster among students interest in the historical associations of Harvard and to perpetuate the traditions of her past," the name "Harvard Memorial Society" was decided upon as best expressing the nature and purposes of the organization...
...year. Lynn High and the Mechanic Arts were admitted. The executive committee was given power to arrange dates for games, and a committee was appointed to bring in a report on a constitution and by-laws. The matter of splitting up Worcester High came up for consideration, but this object was defeated by a vote against suspending the rules. Dalzell's school resigned...
...Pennsylvania, and courses have been held under the society's auspices in eleven other states - New Hampshire, Massachusetts. New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Louisiana. Dr. James estimates that over 20,000 people attended the various courses during the last year. The object was to reach all classes of people. During the progress of the enterprise it has been found that the women were the first to appreciate its advantages. Year by year, however, the circle has widened, and appreciable progress has been made in the direction of interesting in the work other classes...
Seminary course in American literature, offered by Miss Katharine Lee Bates. The object of the course is to discuss the achievement of this first century of American literature and to inquire closely into the present value and promise of a literary output in the various sections of the country...
...days longer only. They entitle the owner to a reserved seat on the stands now being built back of third base at all home games. The price, $3.00, is only that charged for the three most important matches and less than a third of the total charges. The object of the management is to secure for the nine the support of a good attendance at the smaller games. They are anxious therefore to sell as many tickets as possible...