Word: preacher
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...whose souls were set ablaze by his impassioned eloquence. Our own University bestowed on him the honorary degree of a doctor. Not the worshipper of rude force, not the fanatical hater of the negro, did it thus honor, but the matchless painter of the French Revolution, the eloquent preacher of hero-worship, and the devout apostle of a gospel which preaches faith, action, and sincerity...
...Matinees, Wednesday and Saturday at 2. The ever popular Robson and Crane appear the rest of this week, and next week in their new piece, "Sharps and Flats." It is unnecessary to add that they have made a complete success. Mr. Crane takes the part of a retired preacher and lecturer, Dullstone Flat, who wishes to see something of the world, and does so under the efficient guidance of Cutler Sharp (Mr. Robson). Nov. 8, the Strakosch and Hess Opera Company will open with "Aida," - Marie Roze in the title-role. "Faust," "Fra Diavolo," "Carmen," "The Bohemian Girl," and "Mefistofele...
...friends upon Professor Peabody be taken as an example. We do not know whether the former have the entire sympathy of the Prohibition party or no; but we do know that the abusive language which a certain henchman of Dr. Miner's used in reference to the College preacher is thoroughly disgraceful and contemptible. Dr. Miner himself also alleged that Dr. Peabody had advised young men to drink moderately rather than not drink at all. This the latter pronounces "an absolute and an unqualified falsehood. The only possible ground or pretence for it is that in a book of mine...