Word: timing
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...introducing Dr. George A. Gordon D.D. '81, who delivered the commemorative lecture on Milton last night at Sanders Theatre, President Eliot said that Milton expresses the aims and ideals of Harvard University by his life more than any other man. He was one of the greatest Puritans of his time, and Harvard College was founded by Puritans to supply a religious education. He was a great writer of prose and poetry, and teaching the English language is one of the greatest aims of the University. He was the apostle of civil and religious liberty, which is what Harvard College...
Critics say that his prose is below his poetry, which is perhaps true; but no one can blame him when the conditions under which he wrote are considered. His prose was written in defence of the very life and liberty of the English people at a time when everything was at fever heat, and when it was hardly possible to write composedly and coolly. Though not as good as his poetry, Milton's prose has not received the attention due it by scholars; it has been slighted because it calls to account king, church, council, and common law. This prose...
Tuesday, December 15.--Time for additional nominations for Class Day Committees and Secretary closes...
Wednesday, December 9.--Time for petitions for additions to voters' list closes...
Thursday, December 10.--Time for additional nominations for Class officers closes...