Word: true
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...very courageous in his attempts to turn Greek slang of the fifth century B. C. into the modern language of the street. The translator gives us a spicy bit of reading, but it is a question whether he has not gone too far in his desire to be true to his author. We are inclined to think that there is a hint of an anachronism here, but, however that may be, we have no difficulty in understanding Aristophanes through the medium of such a translation...
...Rise of American Cities," Professor Albert B. Hart; Jan. 21, "Birmingham: A Study of City Government in England," the Rev. John Cuckson; Jan. 28, "Berlin: A Study of City Government in Germany," Sylvester Baxter; Feb. 4, "The New Ballot System," Richard H. Dana; Feb. 11, "The True School Board," William A. Mowry, Ph. D.; Feb. 18, "The Government of Boston," Henry H. Sprague; Feb. 25, "Josiah Quincy, the Great Mayor," the Hon. Mellen Chamberlain...
...Students at college are continually coming into doubt as to the faiths, but let them hold firmly to their blind faiths at the same time that they are active in their search for truth in the various walks of life. Whatever our faiths are, let us lead true, noble lives; let us be gentlemen at least. The choir sang anthems by Kent and Buck, also the hymn "Lead Kindly Light," by Calkin...
...reception at the University Club Thursday evening, Mr. Dillon, president of the Harvard Club of St. Louis, spoke hearty words of welcome, and assured the members of the clubs that they would be hailed with great enthusiasm at the concert on the following evening. His words were proved true. Entertainment Hall was filled with a brilliant audience. So much was expected of the students, that they put forth every effort to please and with the exception of a little hesitancy due perhaps to incipient stage fright, the concert was a complete success. The hall made singing difficult on account...
...Glee Club was that of the glee "Courtship." The New York audience was the first to recognize the delightful little touches in the glee, and broke out spontaneously before the last bars had been sung. The Banjo club succeeded in winning an encore every time it played. This was true of every concert during the tour...