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Question: "Resolved, That General Booth's employment system, as outlined in 'Darkest England,' ought to be applied to New York City...
Question: "Resolved, That General Booth's employment system, as outlined in 'Darkest England,' ought to be applied to New York City...
General Booth then explained the reason that had led him to write his book "Darkest England and the Way Out." This book, he said, was published four years ago. It was for the purpose of helping the poor, miserable inhabitants of the slums. He thought that by showing people in what a desperate state certain districts of London were, he could induce many to take hold and aid him in the work of salvation. He prefaced his scheme with a diagram, pronounced hideous by the lovers of high art, but by it he hoped to lead people...
General Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army, will speak in Sanders Theatre at four o'clock this afternoon, under the auspices of the Christian Association. He will explain his social principles, and his book, "Darkest England and the Way Out," will form the basis of his remarks. The students and officers of the University and of Radcliffe are invited. The meeting is not open to the public. A special section is to be reserved for Radcliffe students. The doors will be open at 3 o'clock...
Moreover, a spirited and desperate struggle in such circumstances will be an immense help to athletics. If Harvard men in the future can feel that at a time when prospects were the darkest, no despondence and no slacking in determination were indulged, it will be a spur that will go far towards securing success. The more times that Harvard acquits herself well in hard places, the more likelihood is there that she will be able to do so again. An athletic spirit, transmitted from class to class, is a very real force...