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...makes the home atmosphere of far-reaching importance in the success of the student. And Mr. Gavit quite rightly criticises the family--that is, the hypothetical average family--because it does not set standards of culture, or because it coddles too much, or because it does not fit a boy to reap even a reasonable amount of profit from formal education. Here is the conclusion...
...problem of universal education is one of overwhelming magnitude. The ancient system of education in China was thoroughly democratic in that it gave every boy his chance to become a scholar and an official; but inasmuch as the number of scholars that could be profitably employed was limited largely by the number of officials that could be maintained, the proportion of the population getting an education was extremely small. Great progress has been made in the twenty years since the old system was thrown overboard, but the fact remains that not over 10 percent of the people are literate, probably...
...result of the canvass to date 325 men have enlisted in regular volunteer work. They have worked in many different capacities through various institutions, especially in settlement houses, churches, educational clubs, Welfare Societies. Boy Scout organizations, and hospitals. Under W. S. McClellan 3M., medical students were enlisted both as club workers and as speakers. This volunteer work was as usual the most important and most successful work of the Social Service Committee. This opportunity for college men to help in settlement work in Boston and vicinity is one of the greatest which Phillips Brooks House extends. Handicapped through lack...
...comment that Germany considers herself undefeated and that France is right in maintaining her armaments. Permier Poincare is certain to make the most of that suspicion. On the other hand, many are inclined to regard the speech simply as a play to the gallery, the threat of the small boy who offers to beat up the neighborhood and ends by accepting a couple of marbles in complete settlement. In this respect, the move is perhaps reminiscent of the French demands which caused temporary consternation at the Washington Conference, but proved to be only the French diplomat's method of requesting...
...play demands if it is to be lifted out of the commonplace. The characterization is not subtile, but neither is it obvious; careful handling of the parts is essential to a good effect. As Peter, Miss Goad's voice is much against her, and her portrayal of the boy was not always sucessful. Mr. Charlton as Doctor Garret is too repressed he finds it so easy to look grim and sad that he frequently overdoes it. In "The End of the Bridge", the Boston Stock Company has got hold of a very difficult, though interesting, piece. All in all, they...