Word: sphere
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...attempt to protect the college against the exhorbitant prices of Cambridge tradesmen. The questions which are to come before the Society this evening are of importance, and there should be a full expression of opinion. The proposed changes, as stated in yesterday's issue, promise to enlarge greatly the sphere of usefulness of the Society, offering advantages to non-members as well as to members of the Society...
...bequest of the Lawrences our college was narrow and saw no propriety in allowing a wide variety of study to the undergraduate. To obtain advance: science it was necessary to look beyond the college; and then it was that the Lawrence school had a wide and useful sphere. That it occupied a front rank among its fellows can be seen by referring to the earlier catalogues where the names of our leading scientists of to-day will be found registered as students. Under the present board and liberal administration of university affairs, as the college advanced the scientific school steadily...
...only possible sphere of utility would be so far as I can see, to bring professors and students into closer contact, and to do away as far as possible with that system of cliques which many say obtains at Harvard - in other words bring the students into closer relation with each other...
...welcome to the list of our college magazines "The Philadelphian." This magazine is of a religious character, and destined no doubt to do a great deal of good in its sphere of journalism. The first number of the first volume made its appearance last week. It is very neat and attractive, both in external appearance and in the tone of its contents. The cover has imprinted a cut of Murray Hall, the building of the Philadelphia Society...
...citizens of Cambridge at large. The Glee Club and Pierian Sodality, assisted by the newly organized Banjo Club, give their annual fall concert to-night. The performances of these two clubs, of which the college has good reason to be proud, have established their reputation in the musical sphere of Cambridge almost as firmly as the Symphony Orchestra's is fixed in Boston. The past successes of the Glee Club and Pierian Sodality, together with the talent which the members of this year undoubtedly possess, are sufficient guarantee for a delightful musical treat. We are glad to be relieved...