Word: vivid
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Students in Political Sclence and Economics have an opportunity to get a vivid idea of the sentiments of the workingman in the concrete and the way his mind works from the "Talks" which are being given at the Wells Memorial Building, 987 Washington St., Boston. These talks are attended largely by workingmen. There is a principal speaker, and some one especially appointed to answer him. A general discussion then follows. The aim of the chairman, Mr. Joseph Lee, is to have as many points of view represented as possible, and he extends an invitation to Harvard men who can thus...
...also reinterpreted by the advancing thought of the ages. Professor Tov said that he referred especially to the English Bible as it is a classic of the language. It is a series of pictures of ancient life-religious, political and social, and more than any other book is a vivid portraiture of ancient life. So far as ancient archaeology is illustrated by the stories of the Bible, it has attractions for the student of history. But it has a greater claim to our attention on account of its literary excellence...
...miniature village. From this it is to be judged that Jefferson was a wealthy man and it was, for the construction of the house at Monticello and the improvements of the grounds, etc., cost over $400,000-a very large sum in those days Mr. Warren then drew a vivid picture of Mr. Jefferson's public life, his work for the nation as secretary of state, as vice-president, and as president, but through all the course of his political life he kept up to the end his interest in agriculture, hunting and fishing. And as he "believed in agriculture...
...fifty years he was connected with the college: for thirty-six years he was Alford professor. The number of his pupils was, therefore, exceptionally large. The vivid impression made upon them by his fidelity, learning, and devoutness, was heightened by his attenuated frame, the marked individuality of his character, his definite opinions and his positive utterance. On all who studied under him, he exercised a weighty influence. Whether they agreed with him or dissented, they soon shared his belief, that the subject taught connected itself with their higher interests. Urged on as they were by his stringent demands, his students...
...Jack.The first presentation of "My Jack" was given at the Boston theatre last evening. The play is strong in parts and presents some remarkably vivid scenes. At some points, however, if lacks force, and the transition from one scene to another is sometimes startling. The plot savors strongly of the sensational but the interest is well sustained from beginning to end, and the realistic strength of some of the situations is great. "Jack Meredith," the central figure of the cast, was taken by Mr. J. H. Gilmour very creditably. His personality was strong, and his acting forceful. Mr. Russell Bassett...