Word: readings
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...reception given by President and Mrs. Lowell. A beautifully decorated Christmas tree in the centre of the reception room was laden with boxes of candy, one of which was given to each of the guests. In addition a calendar was presented to every guest. President Lowell's annual reading from the Bible of the story of the first Christmas was followed by "Bob Cratchett's Christmas Dinner," read by Professor Copeland, and readings from the poems of Kipling by Professor Henry Morse Stevens, of the University of California. Refreshments were served later in the evening. The guests included Dean...
...entertainment given at Phillips Brooks House on Christmas evening was also very successful, about 75 men being present. Professor R. B. Merriman '96 addressed the gathering, and Dr. Samuel McCall Crothers '99 read some of his Christmas writings. The entertainment also included piano solos by W. M. Horton '17, songs by R. M. Rogers 3L., and readings by Mrs. W. R. Ohler, which were very highly appreciated. A generous supply of appropriate refreshments was on hand, and the gathering lasted until 10 o'clock...
...student loafer,--and who is not at least partially one?--would do well just at this time to read William James's essay on "Habit." Man soon becomes a mere walking bundle of habits, he observes; the character of the habits determines the character of the man. And a habit, acquired in the next few days of applying one's self to study at regular intervals for six hours each day will do wonders in removing that probation, or bringing up those grades which must be brought...
...special interest clubs and the Forum need support. And periodicals and daily newspapers contain material for an education in themselves. If industriously read they will to some extent replace Professor Copeland's suggested course on general information. In passing, it may be repeated that the Library can assist in extending the undergraduate's current knowledge and interest by instituting a newspaper reading room. And the Union would also render an excellent service if it would keep its magazines up-to-date and accessible to readers...
...preach his annual Christmas sermon at a service in Andover Chapel this evening at 8 o'clock. The Seminary choir, assisted by Miss Ethel Rea, soprano, will present a program of Christmas music, under the direction of Dr. A. T. Davison '06, organist and choirmaster. Dr. Fitch will also read from the Scriptures...