Word: various
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Lampoon editorial today draws attention to the fact that many Harvard undergraduates are for various causes forced to pass a rather lonely Christmas in Cambridge, instead of returning to their homes for the vacation...
...general discussion which has in the past taken place as to the advantages and disadvantages of tours during the vacation by the musical clubs, much has been said of the pleasant graduate reunions at the concerts in various cities. There is, however, a still more legitimate field for the clubs which seems to have been rather neglected...
...Copeland's third lecture was given in Sever 11 yesterday afternoon on "Oliver Goldsmith." In describing Goldsmith's life, Mr. Copeland pictured various characteristic scenes, and told anecdotes which brought out his special Celtic attributes of sensibility, humor, and kindliness. These characteristics are also to be seen in his most famous works, as "The Deserted Village," "She Stoops to Conquer," and "The Vicar of Wakefield." From these works Mr. Copeland read a few passages to show that Goldsmith was just passing out of the classic period of English literature...
...October, 1895, the society was reorganized in sections according to the various branches of natural history, having general meetings every month. Since then membership has steadily increased till now it is over seventy. Public meetings, at which eminent men deliver lectures on subjects of more popular interest are also held annually. The list of members contains a large number of the distinguished graduates of Harvard...
About $200 has already been subscribed mostly by members of the University for the proposed workingmen's reading room on Washington street, Boston. Either this week or next, the committee in charge is to make a canvass of the various buildings. The reading room will probably be opened immediately after the Christmas recess, and the plan now is to have a concert of popular music by the college band on the opening night...