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The subject of Professor Baker's address this evening has a serious interest for Harvard men, one which should appeal strongly to every member of the University. The repeated successes which have been won upon the platform in our contests with other colleges, though gratifying to our pride as students...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 1/10/1896 | See Source »

The dancing of the two ballets was enthusiastically received by the audience, each being encored. The pleasure of the spectators communicated itself to the dancers, and the steps weee executed with a precision and a uniformity that was admirable.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A GREAT SUCCESS. | 12/13/1895 | See Source »

In Missouri the untiring efforts of Francis P. Blair, who afterwards served with honor as major general, defeated the secret attempts of the Governor to secure the state for the confederacy. Blair seized a camp of the rebels before their plans were matured, acting with Nathaniel Lyon. Lyon boldly disguised...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: DR. FISKE'S LECTURE. | 12/11/1895 | See Source »

Christianity is offensive to some because it possesses obscurities. Those familiar with other branches of life cannot understand it. Education increases this feeling of dislike because modern thought and education are characterized by a love of precision which renders many all the more impatient at the mystery which attends the...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Appleton Chapel. | 10/28/1895 | See Source »

There is a large proportion of the intricate theological discussions and socalled religious books which has no real connection with religion; but, to have any value, religion must pass beyond one's understanding. Idolatry has passed out of existence because there is nothing about it which men cannot comprehend. The...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Appleton Chapel. | 10/28/1895 | See Source »

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