The scene of 'The Scarlet Letter' takes place in Boston during the time of the Puritans. He has given a vivid description of the building itself, its interior, the veranda and the steps in front of it. He saw New England as it was in Governor Bellingham's time, and all the elements of the Puritan tribunal of justice were once again realized.
In the first division of the book we have one of the most powerful scenes of the entire story. It is in this scarlet letter that lies the entire pathos and terror of the book. He was now certain of the culprit, and under the pretext of friendship he continued to torment his victim.
This scene best illustrates the effect of sin on the child who is its offspring.
His next words vvere, "Stand on the chair." And when Fanchon stood up, you must extend a strong arm to support her. 34;Not much,' he assured her in the old drawling manner, as he advanced slowly towards the farmhouse with the help of the kind woman. I thought you could tell me the rest as we went,'' explained the dignified doctor." Which way.
Well, we'll go together soon." And he helped her into the buggy and threw a blanket around her trembling form. Here was something that would take some of the willfulness out of her—if it didn't make her more stubborn. ." .
Lord is an Irish uto,” Jack whispered. 34. And the baby Fanchon murmured. and the child sniffed. And he didn't care if the good lady of the house and everyone in the country saw him when he stooped. In fact, there is no word in the Chinese language that means God in the sense that our word does.
It is one of the greatest difficulties of missionaries to give to this people a true idea of an all-powerful, all-less one. This goal becomes immortal, through the contemplation of Od. the r r i n f the a i n, and to maintain the p rf ct tran uality of this life by announcing rich honor and the ti of life. The fame of the stork and its natural taste soon spread and brought customers to the merchant.
Many of the social customs in this country would seem very strange to us. but some of them may not be considered the most convenient. Think what a relief it would be if the burden of choosing a wife were lifted from the boulders of the young man. wn cla and find a girl who might like a guy. On an eventful day, the O'O wedding room goes to the bride's home and brings her to his horn on the usual red chair.
Often the c ur 1 drinks two cu. also with a similar three d. rth e th ir f wyn ti d Th ium qu ti n in bina i parall 1 to the liquor question in this country. The next time from opium is far, and very mor dm ralization. from wh r nd why did tbi. h little opium smoke origin t. you will object that you are blaming the d r of a Christian nation. A series of AnO'lo-Chin e wars followed, known as the opium wars, and China, being the weaker nation, was obliged to yield. shame on a people who boast that they are the most highly civilized, and who set themselves as examples in the Christian Word. Probably the biggest curse for the women of China is the use of foot binding. It is difficult to make a certain direction of the use. some say that the wife of an Emeror once had a deformed foot and the courtesan s wi hino- tor. v renc her, bound th ir Ce t. and o th cus tom gr w.
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I'm glad it's doing an unprecedented amount of good in judging the women of China based on this terrible band. Today, Alfred finds himself in the transition period between paternalism and student self-government. Is it not reasonable to suppose that the attempt to meet this felt need would go a long way toward developing the much-desired solidarity among students that the spirit of the university produces?
The entrenched nature of student life seems to underline the importance of such an outlet in the competition and conditions. A these are now the undesirable features of rivalry which often do not have their utility. It is foolish to allow them to be offended because the two people are demanding legal restrictions on such things as: fiyj ng of a cl s flag. Last fall the necessity for a greater de()'ree of stud nt control in the int rclass competition was recognized by the upper class.
Now that the class rivalry is loose due to the spring fever, it's time to prepare for the next competition. It is now time for me to define what will be the victory banquet, which we 11 regard as the triumphant fluttering of the positive flag. But this is now the measure of victory and the justification of dealing with the slaughter, if not with the individual.
We are confident that the majority of the faculty would welcome the time when the entire body would commit itself to correcting the defect and its solution. Time and experience will suggest a lot if this movement of student control occurs. It will, together with tradition and customs, play a unifying role in the body of Alfr d.
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From the st nd point of life it has in opportunity of promise It has a promise of gr at r d v lot m nt, great achievement. The p st justifies the promise of more complete life in the future, of a life that advances from m o-oal to o-oal. V r does not do a collection of education tch n that the end is not performance, but evidence and it does not develop in the individual fund 1 con p sion for this process This promise is always fulfilled to him who Demands it.
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The debate will be of great significance, beyond the prestige and history of the class, if it is seen by the constituency. The beginning of the third OmmnC season's reach will be almost something of a pattern. History is not merely a record of dates, wars and reigns, it is the story of a people written in letters of their lifeblood.
Science is not just Ulre and Latin terms; it is our best interpretation of the physical and developmental laws that have made our existence possible. Philo by are not merely the idle fancies of a dead and forgettable dreamer; it is the gradual transition from the first early beginnings of human thought to our present status a steady gain until we, though often with cautious contempt, are standing upon the foundation built for you by age. Yet some mental stimulus is required to make the inert brain and the sluggish moral force alert and ready to lift the burden of life.
With such incentives at every stage of study, with such long-term endeavors ahead, it's no wonder the world is looking to college leaders. They should stand in the front lines of the advance and be ready to bear the brunt of the fight. It is up to us to make a deliberate choice, here is our place, to turn our face resolutely towards the summit of our identity, to be lifters who can help our neighbor even though our own burden is avy.
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Dean Main has completed working with the classes for this year in order to participate in the denominational association. Due to the necessary absence of Dean Main during Commencement week, the seminar session will take place on Monday, June 12. VanHorn are alternating in installing the Well ville and Horn llsville churches while Dean Main is away.
VanHorn has gone to We t Virginia to attend the As event which meets at Lost Creek, where he will be pastor after his graduation in June.
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The special issues of THE MONTHLY have kept us in the background lately, but we're still very much alive. Aft r a rec nt e i n old-f bioned Oro spread wa induJO' your. the 1 tter mainly of the brand ''Vincent) a general good time we enjoyed. Things, how we r not in accordance with the whole A ociation's activity.
Besides r O'Ul r d tional Bib] tudy cour Pro.f ark i 1 yin ut a tudy reating the ibl a a a a whole. Work on the annual oll ge Handbook that the school is preparing for, which I dedicated to the association.
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All cho 1 in a county are eligible to compete for the cholar hip offered in that count:r,. In the forei n lano-uaCTe, one third of the study will consist of Latin f tea. In Eno-Ii h the test will consist of (1) the writing of two e ay of two hundred and fifty \ words each on a subject chosen by the candidate from a Ii t of vcral t be reviewed fi reach e~raminati n. r examination in June 190~ ubjcct will be ch en from hak peare' 1acbeth· Mil on Lesser Po n; Burl·e pe ch n Settlement :vith America; acaulay E ay on ~il- t n and Addi on.
The question will be framed with the expectation 11 that the candidate has made a minute study of the e b ok and he died a book corresponding to the Genun0 'outline of Rhetoric, or Hill' F0undation. of rhetoric.
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