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Joseph Vincent Fuller '14: Bismarck's Diplomacy at its Zenith. Based on the latest German official publications, this study covers the years 1886 and 1887, a crucial period in modern European history...
Last season's production, "The Isle of Surprise," an oriental melo-farce with musical accompaniment, marked the zenith of the club's achievement. It was presented 26 times before packed houses throughout the country, and earned the sincere commendation of press and public alike. The piece was purged of every vestige of professionalism: it was an undergraduate product from start to finish, Student efforts in the field of acting, singing, dancing, coaching, playwrighting, composing, orchestration, designing and execution of scenery and costumes, creation of electrical effects, financial management and publicity placed a smooth and meritorious production before more than...
Signs and portents are seen in the sky, on every side. At Windsor, Ontario, a vast sword-bearing angel has been observed near the zenith, resembling Joan of Arc. By this angel's side was also seen St. Michael, leading starry hosts to victory. Farther north and west than Windsor, the Chippewa Indians have seen their Thunder Bird, their holy and mystic eagle, in the skies, and he, too, was followed by countless sweeping hosts. And much nearer home, the Winged Victory was seen marching athwart the skies the other night, a flaming sword in her hand, and advancing...
...that there is anything remarkable about 1921, as Harvard classes go. Nothing except its grand conceit, which waxes to the zenith in Freshmen...
...begins to occupy the place of prominence. Though the empire was destroyed, Athens still continued to be the capital of the literary life of the age. In her decadence Athens produced more than any other city in its prime. The age was essentially one of prose, reaching the zenith of its development in Plato. Menander produced remarkable comedies, treating of real life, character and personality, and from his plays most of the literature of today is directly or indirectly derived. In concluding, Professor Shorey stated that the lectures were intended to give personal glimpses of the centuries of Greek life...