Word: pens
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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PUBLIC attention has of late been called to the gentleman who represents us at the Court of St. James, by the publication of a volume from his pen, discussing in a masterly manner the rules of Draw Poker. Many have thought such a work beneath the dignity of a United States Minister; and the frequency with which this dignity has been urged has revived the memory of an experience of my own which may not prove uninteresting...
...should view it in this new light, and that the interest of his walks might centre not only on what has been beautified by nature, but also on what has been dignified by history. I need not state how I immediately purchased the guide-book recommended by the editorial pen, or how my chum ridiculed my enthusiasm. He consented, however, to humor me in my harmless delusion; and on the appointed afternoon, accompanied me, guide-book in hand in search of historic notoriety. I do not intend to describe the interesting places that I visited; that feat has been eloquently...
...Claudite jam rivos, pueri." Shut up, you old boy! The pen grows garrulous on the old theme of Harvard's triumph, and the memories recalled by her colors borne to the front so often in the summer...
...that to be handled effectively requires both abilities as a writer and a thorough knowledge of those to whom it is addressed. No mere decrying against a lamentable fact can be of any possible use, and threats are worse than idle. Our columns are open to any able pen in the interests of reform, but we must know the hand that holds the pen, as well as judge of the capability of the article to effect so important an object...
...every one should seek to contribute, in the way most suited to his abilities, to the honor and eminence of Harvard. Let those who are blessed with a good biceps grasp the bat or the oar; let those who have not that too common holy reverence for a pen seek to relieve the prevailing dearth of contributions for the College papers, - nor does he do the least who leaves College with a general average of ninety-plus per cent, - but let us have no drones among...