Word: odes
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Delta Upsilon Fraternity has just issued its Quarterly of November, 1885. The contents of the pamphlet consists of an oration delivered before the fraternity by Dr. O. P. Gifford, upon "The Problem of Life," an ode by Mr. Hill, Harvard, '85, a poem by Prof. Dudley of Cornell, and reports and letters from the various chapters of the society. Dr. Gifford's oration is a curious digest of the Platonic theory of Reminiscence and of Wordsworth's adaptation of it. It is in many respects a notable address, showing a tolerable grasp upon the real significance of our modern methods...
...ode by Mr. Hill is pleasing in thought, but lacking in melody. The most interesting portion of the issue is, of course, the correspondence from the various chapters. Williams heads the list, and all the communications give evidence of the great interest which is taken in the society among the various colleges. The editor from the Harvard Chapter is Mr. Fraser, '86. His report is interesting in exhibiting the activity of his chapter. Among other items we are informed that the seniors of the chapter are to give a spread on our next Class Day. The society boasts some...
...well known "Fay House" on Garden street, in old Cambridge, that Dr. Samuel Gilman, of Charleston, S. C., wrote his ode, "Fair Harvard," in 1836. Dr. Gilman graduated at Harvard in 1811. This house is truly dedicated to Fair Harvard, as it is now the abode of the Annex students...
Oration by Edward Terry Sanford; Poem by George Read Nutter; Ivy oration by Ernest Laurence Thayer; Ode by Joseph Adna Hill. Sanders Theatre...
...SENIORS. The final rehearsal of the class song and ode will be given after lunch at 1.45 P.M. Every senior is urged to attend, if he can possiby...