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...audience which listened to Dr. Peters in the Jefferson Laboratory last evening did not carry away a very lasting impression of all details of the Temple of Bel at Niffer, they certainly brought away a vivid impression of the courage, persistence and tact needed by the leader of such an expedition as that which Dr. Peters has just undertaken...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Temple of Bel at Niffer. | 10/19/1892 | See Source »

...level of some recent numbers. The editorials are devoted to athletics, to the freshman advisers and to the plan of pro-viding a secretary for the Y. M. C. A. The nee Cycling Association meets with commendation, as do the advisers, who are praised for the skill and tact with which they have endeavored to obviate the obnoxious features of the regulations, and to establish inter course with the students on a friendly basis. The work done by the Y. M. C. A. is reviewed, and the advantage it would derive from a permanent secretary is set forth...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Advocate. | 5/6/1890 | See Source »

...Raymond best have given him the warmest endorsement. Personally he is said to be a man whom student and faculty 'tie up to,' genial, sympathetic, generous and able to gain the good will of all without sacrificing his dignity. His administrative abilities are said to be marked; he has tact and energy and is always ready in an emergency. For his scholarship much is claimed. His study has been profound; he has a remarkable grasp and strength of thought, and in his special branch is said to be the most able instructor in the West...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Wesleyan's New President. | 12/22/1888 | See Source »

...acknowledged tact that J. F. Noera, 436 Harvard street, has the finest line of English Chevict and French Flannel for shirts and pajamas ever imported...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Special Notices. | 3/26/1888 | See Source »

Jimmy McCoshen! may his tact increase...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Jimmy McCoshen. | 1/24/1888 | See Source »

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