Word: old
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...must remember that the training we get here makes our character in after life and that wasting time brings nothing but misery in old age, for we must all have responsibility thrown upon us at some time. Through routine alone we get satisfaction. Prof. Briggs then quoted a short selection from Wordsworth. Mr. Craft, editor of the "Christian Statesman" of Pittsburg, said a few words upon fidelity of college work...
...relation to the new movement in the way of debate. The object of the society is not to form an "aristocracy" of debaters, but to create interest in public speaking such as ought to be strong in every college. Something had to be done and those members of the old Union, who really had the reputation of the college and the improvement of college speakers at heart, agreed upon the present plan as the best one possible under the circumstances; as a proof of their good will, they have framed a constitution which provides that no student shall be eligible...
...truly, that the college has offered but little opportunity either for those interested in debating to hear lively debates, or for those desirous of becoming good speakers to develop their powers. It is to satisfy this longfelt need of such a Union as will offer these opportunities, that the old Harvard Union has been reorganized and placed upon an entirely new basis...
...maintained that the particular methods adopted are perfect in every respect; but the general plan which has been followed seems in the light of the mistakes and failures of the old Union, to be practical and expedient. We have here, at least, an honest attempt on the part of those who have at heart the debating interests of Harvard, to elevate and improve them: and it is the duty of every Harvard man, by his presence and by participation in the debates, to give this new movement his hearty support...
Lecture. The Old Comedies, including Sheridan, Goldsmith, Farquhar, and Holcroft. With criticisms of acting, accounts +++ notable performances, and some personal recollections of actors and actresses. Mr. Copeland Sever...