Word: writer
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...degree in 1836, and in 1840 was given an honorary A.M. During the year 1835-6 he was instructor in Greek in the University. In the years prior to the Civil War he was a leader in the Abolition movement and gained a wide reputation as a lecturer and writer...
With ruthless sarcasm the writer of the communication printed this morning ridicules the idea of a bonfire as a part of the John Harvard anniversary celebration. With clear and concise logic he shows the folly of adapting a method of rejoicing over athletic victories to an occasion so sacred as the birth of our founder. We understand that some men may feel above such a childish display of animal spirits, but we scan the communication in vain to find an adequate alternative. True, the writer suggests that the Faculty should have planned academic ceremonies which would conform to the dignity...
...football song competition will close today. All songs should be sent to L. J. Snyder, Dunster 40. The writer's assumed name should be signed to the song, and his assumed and real names should be mailed to the Harvard Song Committee, Dunster 40. Words should be suitable for any game. There will be a meeting of the committee the first of next week, to choose the songs which will be retained for trial at the mass meetings...
...prize of $100 is awarded to the writer of the best composition in concerted vocal music. This competition is open to undergraduates, and the members of any graduate school in the university Compositions must be submitted before April...
...article only remains to be mentioned: Mr. Paul Davis's "Things that Remind You." There is too much exaggeration in the rambling little essay--especially at the end, which the writer no doubt thought more humorous than it is; but there is also shrewd and accurate observation of human nature. It has individuality than any other piece in the present Advocate...