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Wanted. A Lay Reader at Christ Church. He must be a Communicant in the Episcopal Church. One who can sing (tenor or baritone) especially desired, that he may also assist in the choir, The rector may be consulted further in reference to the position, after any service at the church, or on week-days at the Rectory (13 Follen St.) between 1 and 2 p.m. James F. Spalding...
...referring not only to the university's glorious history, but to the especially important part which she had played in fostering a spirit of national unity and thus rendering possible the present imperial government, "which is now Germany's safeguard and strength." The Grand Duke of Baden, who is Rector Magnificentisimus of the university, welcomed the guests present; and in behalf of the university returned loyal thanks to the Emperor for his kind patronage of the celebration, and to the Pope, who honored the occasion by several valuable gifts to the scientific department. In the evening the alumni and guests...
...other regulations are no less arbitrary than the one above. The rectors or presidents of the universities are to be appointed by the Minister of Police. As the rector's authority is superior to that of the faculty, it will be seen what an immense power for good or ill this right of appointment places in the Minister's hands. If he fills the office with his parasites and henchmen, he destroys the influence of the universities at a blow...
...apostolic majesty," delighting to honor higher culture. The monarch, received at the door by the academical senate. was escorted to their hall, not large, and densely packed. He took a chair in front of a table on a low platform, and listened to a fifteen minutes speech from the rector standing on the floor before him. After a few historical sketches he was thanked for his granting the ground for the building to stand on thirty years before, and aiding in its construction at least half as long. In reply the Emperor stood up and read a speech of fourteen...
...wish to call the attention of bicycle riders of '88 to the fact that only two or three have joined the club from their class as yet. As the freshmen rector must be chosen in a few days, I wish to urge the freshmen riders to join as soon as possible. As a further inducement I will remind them that no rider who is not a member of the club is eligible for a prize in any hare and hound run, or can even enter the annual spring races. The secretary's room is 18 Hilton block. Membership...