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...said that "they do things better in France." Certain it is that the Frenchman argues on all possible occasions on subjects which Americans avoid. The result is that while the Frenchman keeps his ideas sharp and clear, the Anglo-Saxon is apt to leave his thoughts in the dim background. There will be ample opportunity at Silver Bay to try the French method, not only with older men but also with delegates from a large number of other colleges. Anyone who is so firmly fixed in his faith that he has nothing to receive, or so strongly silent that...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: AIRING IDEAS | 5/5/1923 | See Source »

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Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: ANDOVER CLINCHES TRACK VICTORY IN LAST EVENT | 4/30/1923 | See Source »

...music as in other subjects there is danger of too great specialization, and for this reason students in music are strongly urged to take courses which will supply them with a suitable background for musical study. Courses in modern languages, in aesthetics, and in comparative literature and particularly desirable...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: ANDOVER CLINCHES TRACK VICTORY IN LAST EVENT | 4/30/1923 | See Source »

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Author: By A. T. Davison, | Title: STRESSES GROWING IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC | 4/30/1923 | See Source »

...music as in other subjects there is danger of too great specialization, and for this reason students in music are strongly urged to take courses which will supply them with a suitable background for musical study. Courses in modern languages, in aesthetics, and in comparative literature and particularly desirable...

Author: By A. T. Davison, | Title: STRESSES GROWING IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC | 4/30/1923 | See Source »

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