Word: speech
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Best general references: Reagan's Speech, Congressional Record, Jan. 19, 1889; Mills' Political Economy...
...President Eliot was unavoidably absent, Mr. Roger Wolcott presided in his place. Mr. Wolcott began the toast with a witty speech on the necessity of dentists. He was followed by Governor Ames, who spoke for the Commonwealth, Rev. A. P. Peabody, D.D., Dr. H. W. Williams of the Medical School, Dean Chandler, of the Dental School, Mr. Edward, W. Hooper, treasurer of the University, Dr. H. P. Bowditch, Dr. P. Brown, Dr. L. D. Shepard and Rev. Alexander McKenzie. The speakers traced the development of dentistry as a profession and glorified the part the Harvard School has taken...
...Washington Harvard Club held its annual dinner at Wormley's last Tuesday evening. Dr. George B. Loring presided and delivered a speech on "Harvard College equal to all great occasions." There were thirty-six members present...
General Francis A. Walker, Amherst, '60, presided and introduced as toastmaster, William H. Drury. Yale, '65, who announced that every member present would be called upon for a speech...
...very well attended meeting of the Finance Club was held last night in University 13. Mr. Charles Francis Adams, formerly president of the Massachusetts Railroad Commission, and now president of the Union Pacific Railroad, delivered an informal speech, which we regret that we are unable to give in full. Questions were asked by various members of the club upon important events of the present time, and were answered with the greatest good nature. Mr. Adams is a delightful speaker, and the opportunity of hearing him was thoroughly appreciated by all present. It is to be regretted that more students...