Word: old
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...course of the excavations for the subway on Massachusetts avenue, a little to the west of Wadsworth House, an old foundation wall, extending some forty feet, was recently uncovered. Only the lower courses of the wall were to be seen, the upper courses having been dispersed many years ago when the water pipes were laid in the street. Enough remained, however, to show that the smooth or inner face was toward the north, proving it to have been in all probability the collar wall of a building standing on the north side of the street. It may safely be claimed...
Many obstacles are to be met before this idea of class unity can be accomplished. First, and most important, is to secure the necessary funds; then, whether to erect new buildings or to utilize old ones; what location to select; how to assign the rooms so that friction will be avoided and natural associations be formed. Time and patience will be required for the working out of these problems; but we believe that under President Lowell's direction their solution will be reached, and that the present College generation will see the working out of his theories...
...should be; the undergraduate mind has ever felt free to embrace the world entire, both fact and fancy. One expects to find, however, in that embrace more real grip than is evident in the present instance. With but few exceptions, the pieces have the fussiness of old age, without the latter's choice reflectiveness; they lack the urgent passion of youth...
...program, which will be the same at each concert, follows: 1. "The Stadium," Arr. by Rice Banjo Club. 2. "The Night is Still," Willis Clark Glee Club, 3. "The Skaters," Waldteufel mandolin Club. 4. "Under the Double Eagle," Wagner Arr. by Rice Banjo Club. 5. "Old Folks at Home," Stephen C. Foster Glee Club. 6. "Amina," Paul Lincke Mandolin Club. 7. "Longshoreman," Edward Chesham Glee Club. 8. "Assembly," Arr by Rice Banjo Club. 9. (a)"The Forest of Arden," Arr. by F. P. Ferguson '10 (b)"The Scarf Dance," Chaminade Mandolin Club. 10. "Johnny Schmoker," Arr. by Raphaelson Glee Club...
...trust this Museum will stand as a monument for what Germany has contributed to the culture of the world, and that it will be a permanent symbol of the friendship between America and the old Fatherland. As an American of German descent, I am proud to be able to assist in this worthy cause. Very cordially yours. ADOLPHUS BUSCH...