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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...view of these things, it has been deemed advisable by some to form a project by which these wants could be supplied, and they have now the pleasure to present, for the consideration of all interested, a scheme for the foundation of a French society...
...actor is completely hidden in that of the Jew. The interview with Tubal, in the fourth act, and the "trial scene," which closes the play, give the best opportunity for dramatic effect, and Mr. Booth's acting, in those passages, comes as near perfection as any that the present generation will be likely...
...thought that an arrangement of this kind will be for the advantage of both societies. It may be here added that the success attending the above-named society during the past year, the first of its existence, is one of the best guaranties of the success of the present plan...
...object of the present notice is to invite all who feel in sympathy with the proposed plan to hand in their names as early as possible at either of the following rooms: Nos. 1, 2, or 19 Little's Block; or to Mr. Lowery, No. 52 Brattle Street. It is extremely desirable that a sufficient number for business should be immediately obtained, and it is hoped that no further invitation will be needed to induce all interested, of whatever class, to make application...
...other "lost arts," with all possible speed. Unless the Boylston prizes, which we owe to a private individual and not to the College itself, be considered an exception, oratory has here no recognized existence whatever. Thus Mr. Adams is literally correct when he says on this point: "At present nothing of the kind is attempted...