Word: objects
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...object of these conventions is to discuss methods of gymnastic instruction and matters of interest regarding physical education...
...object of the journal is to offer, in an accessible literary form, the work and progress of the several departments of knowledge. The first volume, will contain the following articles by Harvard men. The Influence of the Sun upon the Formation of the Earth's Surface, by Professor Shaler, Recent Advance in Physical Science, by Professor Trowbridge; The Theatrical Syndicate, by Norman Hapgood '90. There is also an article on Later Evolution in French Criticism, by Edonard Red. Professor Royce is on the advisory board of philosophy and Professor C. H. Toy of comparative religion...
...Department of Comparative Literature in conjunction with the Modern Language Department issued a circular in February of this year asking for subscriptions to enable them to establish a Lowell Memorial Library of like nature to the Child Memorial Library. The answer has been such as to accomplish the object and the books will be transferred, within a few days, from Elmwood to the Library...
Henry Holt and Company, of New York, have recently published a translation by Professor S. M. Macvane, of Charles Seignobos's "Political History of Europe since 1814." In his preface, Professor Macvane states that the object of the translation is to insure the book wider appreciation than could be gained in the original French. It is not merely a translation, for several passages have been altered to remedy imperfections, especially in the chapters on England, which are somewhat inadequate. A full index has been added and several English books inserted in the bibliographies...
...Press Club has recently been founded at Amherst, having for its object better representation for the college in the papers of the country...