Holy Cross College Worcester as a leading Catholic education model
The article extols Holy Cross College Worcester Mass as a premier Catholic institution shaping leaders. It details campus expansion from 1859 to 1895, classical core studies, emphasis on character, disciplined yet friendly oversight, religious instruction, and strong athletic facilities. It lists scholarships and outlines year terms, exams, honors, degrees, and yearly costs.
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College of the Holy Cross
Holy Cross College History and Founding Details
History of the College of the Holy Cross founded in 1843 by Bishop Fenwick with support from Father Fitton. Notes include site selection on Hill of Pleasant Springs Worcester, layout, initial classes in 1843, cornerstone June 21 1843, Fenwick’s death 1846, Jesuit control, incorporation delays, 1852 fire destroying central gym, and emphasis on healthful location and scholarly aims.
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College of the Holy Cross
Benedict Joseph Fenwick
Boston
New England
James Fitton
Puckachong Hi
Pleasant Springs
Worcester
Mount St. James
Father Fitton
Massachusetts
Mt. Warhugett
Stillwater
Blackstone
Quinsigamond
Millbury
Fathers of the Society of Jesus
Seminary
Mt. St. James
Fenwick
College
Society of Jesus
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Georgetown College
Central
Easily Convinced by Chamberlain Pain Balm Ad
A promotional note claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieves rheumatic pains and promises quick relief after trial. It advertises 25 and 60 cent bottles for sale by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Old fashioned system of education praised as tested and wise
A description extols a long standing educational method in contrast to modern reform. It highlights the Fen Wick Hall facilities including a stage equipped for dramatic exhibitions and large science rooms. The essay argues for scholarly breadth and continuity with Bacon and a global tradition of wisdom.
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New England
Lord Bacon
Grand Catholic Communion of
Quote on classics aids harmonious liberal education
Sir William Hamilton argued that studying ancient classics develops faculties and serves as the single end of liberal education. He noted a college context including tar club Glee club Purple Athletic association and Camera club as part of a broad cultural program. He cited 6830 graduates from 1849 to 1902, with 720 still living, many in distinguished positions.
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Colege
Ladd
Yale University
Courges
Burrowes
Marquette College
Byars
McKendree College
Baird
Education Review
Pitt
William Hamilton
Tar Club
Glee Club
the Purple
the College Magazine
the Athletic Association
The
Camera Club
New Jersey Central Announces Hourly NYC to Philadelphia Trains
The New Jersey Central will run hourly trains from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. between New York and Philadelphia starting May 18. Trains use modern locomotives and Pullman cars on a rock ballast roadbed with no smoke or cinders, direct to Reading Terminal with many trips covering the distance in two hours. The Reading route offers a scenic short link, and the Royal Blue line remains fast and elegant and operates separately.
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New Jersey Central
New York
Philadelphia
Reading Terminal
Reading
First Class Excursion Tickets to San Francisco Offered
On behalf of the Imperial Council Nobles of the Myastle Shrine in San Francisco, the Lickinwinni railroad announces first class excursion tickets from Scranton at 60.25 dollars round trip. Tickets go on sale May éth to June 7th, with return required within 69 days of purchase. Stop off privileges, variable routes, side trips, and Pullman reservations are available through depot ticket agents.
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Imperial Council
Myastle Shrine
San Francisco
California
Lickinwinni Railroad
Scranton
Low Fare to Portland for National Convention Travellers
Special round trip first class tickets to Portland offered by the Lackawanna railroad. Sale from May 26 to June 7, 1909, at 70.20 for travel to Portland with return to reach starting point within 60 days. See depot agent for stopover privileges routes and schedules.
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National Convention Travellers Protective Association of America
Portland
Ore
Supreme Lodge A. Co
U. W
Lackawanna Railroad
Depot
Intercollegiate Regatta Tickets From Lackawanna Line
Ticket agents of the Lackawanna railroad offer first class round trip fares to Ithaca New York for the Intercollegiate Regatta on May 30th. Tickets valid for outward travel May 20th and 31st with return by May 31st. Children ages 5 to 14 pay half the adult rate.
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Lackawanna Railroad
Ithaca
Lackawanna Railroad Sells Niagara Falls Excursion
On May 20 Lackawanna ticket agents offer special round trip tickets to Niagara Falls good on any train with return through June 1. Price is 6.55 dollars for the round trip. Children ages five to twelve pay half the adult fare.
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Lackawanna Railroad
Niagara Falls
Bereman
Tate
Low Fares to Ithaca Regatta May 30
The Ontario and Western offers low round trip rates to Ithaca New York for a college regatta on May 30. Tickets sold for one way fare with good going May 29 and return by May 41 inclusive.
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Ithaca
Ontario and Western
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