Word: preferred
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Open formation and minor tactics will then be emphasized. The hours of drill will in all probability be from 4 to 6 and from 7 to 9 o'clock; members of the Regiment, therefore, will have ample opportunity to choose their hours of drill, and the days which they prefer. The drill will be in charge of a regular army officer...
...prefer moving pictures or vaudeville...
...prefer beer or soft drinks...
From the point of view of the College, to put this plan into execution should not entail many difficulties. Most laboratory courses only require one or two attendants, who, in all probability, would prefer to work in the evening. Of course the main objection would lie in the necessity of keeping a building open one night a week; nevertheless, in view of the great advantages which many students would derive from such an arrangement, it seems that it would be well worth while. ERNNEST HENDERSON...
...there are many men who neglect cultural opportunities, not because of any real aversion, but because of apathy. They are intellectual sticks-in-the-mud. They prefer bridge to the Symphony; they limit their talk to common-places on shop, sport and sex--all because it's the line of least resistance. They are cerebrally obese...