Word: said
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...world of change, progress and development, said Mr. Search. The old methods are breaking up and new modifications are presenting themselves in all kinds of life; especially in the culture of children...
...Copeland began his final lecture last evening with a brief description of a country library in which he passed much time and read many books before coming to college. Among the volumes of this collection was an early edition of the Waverley novels. Sir Walter, said the speaker, is not to be judged by his heroes and heroines, who are for the most part filled with sawdust rather than blood. Nor are his large and moving pictures of history and famous personages of the past, picturesque and effective though they usually are, to be accounted his most important contribution...
...Frese said in introduction, that although the present growth and activity in musical matters was gratifying, it might be dangerous because of its rapidity. The number of choral classes is unfortunately few and the opportunities to learn to sing scarce. Since a distinguishing feature of the older nations is their love of music among all classes, it is a worthy aim to try to promote such a love in this country. This can best be done by choral work and for such work the light operas are excellent material...
...history the slaves worked for the wealthy and administered to their whims. The slaves had no rights; but when Jesus said, "I am among you as he that serveth," He made Himself one with them. Christ made it clear that all men must see not how much they can get out of it; but how much they can put into it. By His self-sacrifice He ennobled self-devotion...
...discontinue his talks after this year. It is to be regretted that Mr. Copeland has come to this decision, for his lectures have come to hold a distinct and valuable position in the intellectual life of the University, and that is nothing that can take their place. Emerson once said "Books are the best of things well used," and Mr. Copeland has been showing students how to use them. He has talked of books as if he loved them, and not as if they were lessons that it was necessary for the student to learn if he would...