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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...occasion of a lecture by Sir Edwin Arnold who chose as his subject, "The Upanishad." On being introduced by President Eliot Mr. Arnold said that he had little hope of doing justice to his subject but could not resist the opportunity of saying something about India. The word Upanishad is probably as unfamiliar to you all as to Alexander when he invaded India nearly two thousand years ago. On this occasion he sent a message to one of the native princes ordering him to come with gold and jewels or lose his head. The prince was unterrified and merely sent...
...those already familiar with Harvard customs the system of voluntary prayers needs no explanation or recommendation. To those, however, who are as yet strangers at Cambridge a word on this subject may be said. The system they will find here in vogue is of course new to them. They have hitherto been unused to perfect freedom, and religion has doubtless been more of an obligation than a privilege. They hear the Chapel bell with a consciousness that it rather invites than summons them, and for a moment they hesitate in the exercise of their duty. They forget, perhaps, that...
...race was rowed up the river and in the afternoon. The water was so rough in the morning that the referee deemed it best that it should be postponed. The race was witnessed both from numerous yachts and from the land by a large number of people, The word was given at seven o'clock and for the first minute neither boat had the advantage. During the third minute each crew was rowing thirty-four. Yale went ahead slowly and gained a lead which was gradually increased until at the finish there were six lengths of clear water. Both crews...
...much adverse criticism has been aroused in the fall by the The CRIMSON'S accounts of the spring games and races that a word of explanation seems desirable. It is one of the objects of the CRIMSON to present a complete record of the college year, and this object can be attained only by the publication of some already well known news. That it is our painful duty at this time to chronicle more defeats than victories is no excuse for leaving an imperfect record...
...SULLIVAN.LO T.- A few days ago, probably on Jarvis, a large red leather pocket book containing a few old U. S. stamps and some papers of value only to the owner. Will the finder kindly leave the same at 8 Hollis, or send word to that address where the pocket book may be obtained...