Word: tone
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...illustration of a clever and pertinent idea, while the centre page drawing, though in part rather careless and crude in technique, is effective as a whole and symbolizes well what everyone is thinking today--"Who will win?" The first editorial is unusually good, and the second, more serious in tone than the ordinary Lampoon editorial, is a forceful statement and reminder of that deeper, more quiet sentiment which is the spirit of Harvard and underlies the cheering and singing and shouting which are the superficial manifestations of this spirit; the earnestness of the editorial makes it strong, though at times...
...concert of the season was given last night in Sanders Theatre by the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The programme opened with an overture by Rimsky-Korsakoff which in its brilliant orchestration and gloomy harmony was distinctly Russian. The spontaneity of the minuetto from the Bizet suite and the variety of tone effects in the last movement of the Huber Symphony were the most striking features of the concert. Mr. Anton von Rooy sang artistically and was recalled several times...
...given last night by the Kneisel Quartette in the Fogg Lecture Room. The numbers were rendered with the exquisite phrasing and faultless execution which characterize the playing of the Kneisel Quartette. The Spohr Duetto which was rendered by Mr. Kneisel and Mr. Theodorowicz, brought out many beautiful contrasts in tone-color and was especially appreciated. The next concert will be given on Tuesday evening, December...
...Horn and Rimenhild," no marvels appear, and the story is strictly in accordance with what actually happened in Ireland at that time. This story became literature in Anglo Saxon, in metrical version, certainly before the Norman conquest, and is chiefly marked by simplicity of language and Germanic or Norse tone. In conclusion he brought forth the four most probable origins of the story and the fact that few illustrate better the popular transition of the times...
...number of the Monthly begins with a suggestive article, by Dr. Francis G. Peabody, on "College Morals." Its tone is optimistic and its aim to show the true state of moral life at Harvard and the outgrown conditions which have made it pessimistically regarded in the past. "The Religion of a College Student," by Karl Young, deals with the religion of undergraduates in general, and not, like Dr. Peabody's article, with Harvard men in particular. The argument set forth is interesting, and unique to such an extent that many will doubtless disagree with its verdict--that the church should...