Word: representations
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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"Even the Medieval Church felt the incongruity of such [mundane] decorations and invented the solemn theory that the carved grotesquery (gargoyles, dragons, animals and devils) was intended to represent evil spirits turned by divine power into stone. But it is inconceivable that any such theory can justify Mr. Cram'...
Two years ago President Eliot's ninetieth birthday celebration brought to Sanders Theatre the most distinguished body of men that ever assembled at Harvard. No such gathering will pay homage to President Eliot today; but the tributes paid to him on March 20, 1924, adequately represent the feeling of the...
This was the first meet of the present series to determine which teams shall represent New England in the intercollegiate tournament, which is to be held in New York on April 1 and 2. This afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, in the B. A. A. Gymnasium on Exeter Street, the...
*The term "hobby horse" is of great antiquity and uncertain origin. It has been used to denote: 1) The "Irish hobby," a breed of small horse trained to an easy gait. 2) The costume worn by a medieval actor to represent both man and horse, and consisting of a framework...
And perhaps here is a hint of the solution. Not figures of other men's accomplishments, but the high equipment of each individual graduate must represent Harvard to the outside world. if at the same time she can contrive to appear in a little more favorable guise in the public...