Word: speaking
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Trip from New York to Niagara in 1829" are both exceedingly vivid and interesting contributions, the latter being taken from the diary of the famous author and journalist, Colonel William Leete Stone, who died in 1844. "An Unpublished Letter of John Adams" and "A Boston Newspaper of the Revolution" speak for themselves and the rest of the number is well worth a perusal. The book notices, as usual, are useful criticisms on good books; they are always a delightful feature in this magazine...
...Northfield, Mass., carried on under its direction for two years, has determined to continue the experiment this summer. The primary object of the school is for Bible study. Mr. Moody is to conduct the school as here-tofore, and Dr. McKenzie of Cambridge and Professor Harper of Yale will speak at some of the meetings. As is stated in another column, the school is not for religious purposes alone but is intended to afford all the physical recreation that can be had in a well situated camp. The opportunities for base-ball, tennis, boating, etc., that will be offered will...
...hope to make a favorable showing. Now, if ever, in the first years of this sport, is the time when Harvard must decide whether or not it will take the rank in cricket which it already holds in other athletics. And in connection with this, we should like to speak of another kindred matter. In the evening there will be a dinner given to the Pennsylvania cricketers. This dinner should be largely attended by the college men; nor must we let any ill-feeling, owing to the treatment received by the nine at Philadelphia, interfere with the cordial relations which...
...chosen to speak are:- W. G. Cosad, Phelps, New York; E. S. Farrington, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Irving Fisher (valedictorian), New Haven; E. W. Harter, Albany, N. Y.; D. B. Hardenburg, Port Jervis, N. Y.; W. A. Parshall, Port Jervis, N. Y.; H. G. Platt, Milford, Conn.; B. C. Steiner (Latin oration), Baltimore; H. E. Steinervens, New York city; H. C. Tolman, Hanover, Mass., M. R. Wait, Toledo, Ohio...
...Whatever has been the motive of the men who have not yet answered the circular, they all deserve to have their names posted. It is hardly conceivable that there are one hundred and fifty men in college who have no regard for the demands of common courtesy, not to speak of interest in the good of the college. One more day remains before the report of the committee goes to print. We hope the delinquents will seize the remaining time to prove that they are not totally devoid of gentlemanly feeling...