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...these days when the well-known U. S. A. is "dry" (or supposed to be) it is a bit aggravating to have a fascinating French comtesse describe in minute detail her sensations when for the first time her lips approached that world-famous American drink--the cocktail. This tantalising incident occurs in "A Frenchwoman's Impressions of America" by Comtesse Madeleine de Bryas and her sister Mlle. Jacqueline de Bryas, published by The Century Co. In order that a rising generation of young Americans may not grow up in darkest ignorance (and for that reason only), we reprint the Comtesse...
...your bit to help things along. 1920 CLASS DAY COMMITTEE...
...Stuffy" Danforth 5. Someone to Cuddle, Ella and "Efficiency" 6. Your Knight, "Stuffy" and Ella Scene 2. 7. Maid for Me, "Spike" Maloney 8. He'll Wait, Ella 9. Say, You Couldn't Hold Me Back, "Stuffy" ACT II. Scene 1. 10. Sympathetic Strike, Opening Chorus 11. Just a Bit of Jazz, "Efficiency" 12. All That's Golden Does Not Glitter, "Stuffy" and "Spike" 13. Land of Pearls, Ella 14. Back to Earth, Ella 15. Khuh-Khuh, Bogas 16. Carnival of Cocoanuts, Aromah Scene 2. 17. Snifiles, I'm al Waze F'hul 18. Arabian Sea, Omar 19. Finale, Entire...
...most promising bit of work is Mr. Low's story, "Coudreaux." It has obvious faults of immaturity, such as the attempt to treat in so few pages a profound and powerful motive in which much depends upon thorough characterization; but its author reveals an embryonic skill in tense narrative and a frequent combination of force with stylistic sobriety which imply that he has studied the best French raconteurs, especially De Maupassant. The greater part of the verse is vitiated by the common modern misconception that poetry is more a matter of highly colored language or of vapory obscurities than...
...have told you, they put me in charge of the Social Service Committee when I reached the college in September. We are now doing quite a bit of volunteer work, especially in benevolence and teaching. Next week we are opening a boys' club in the nearest village, Roumelie Missar. It will be a unique organization, under the direct control of our Social Service Committee, but utilizing a great many Robert College students for volunteer service...