Word: salem
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...idea that we cannot have so good boy choirs as England is noted for. Choir masters in this country are understanding better the matter of vocal culture and it is found that the American boy can produce as good a musical tone as the English lad. "Stories of Salem Witchcraft" continue the interesting account of the trial and condemnation of witches during the seventeenth century. The writer cites many of the astonishing charges which were trumped up against the unfortunate victims and the terrible ordeals which they had to meet. It was not till 1693 that belief in witchcraft...
...down. Three of the men are on the 'varsity and five more are on trial with it. As yet no quartette or soloists have been chosen. The Cambridge concert will be given in the first of May. Arrangements have been made for concerts at Salem, Jamaica Plain, and Newton...
PIERIAN SODALITY. - All men going to Salem will meet at Amee's at 4 sharp. Dress suits...
About thirty members of the Pierian Sodality will leave Boston at five o'clock this afternoon for Salem. After a supper they will give a concert at the invitation of the Salem Oratorio Society in Cadet Hall, at which they will be assisted by a vocalist, Mrs. Hascull...
...Life at Harvard," should of itself make the number an interesting one for Harvard men, even if the other articles were less interesting and offered less of a variety than is the fact. Of these other articles perhaps the most interesting to college men will be the "Stories of Salem Witchcraft," by W. S. Nevins, whose writings must always have a peculiar interest to all who are familiar with his charming musical studies and sketches. A short article in "America in Early English Literature," by I. B. Choate, in which the author cites some of the "numberless references...