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...taking some of the wind from the Red sails can the present economic structure be patched up sufficiently to weather this storm and the ones to follow. A refusal to listen to "Socialistic Ideas," and an active suppression of Communist agents and sympathizers may rob capitalism of the lingering delight...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE FOUR MILLION | 4/10/1933 | See Source »

...visitor who looks at each new marking card with the hope of finding a familiar name, there is a decided monotony in the exhibition. Presumably not too serious an effort was made to get in touch with all students of Harvard and Radcliffe who dabble in oils or delight in making scratches on copper plates, or in drawing sketches of surrounding objects during lecture hours. It is unfortunate that the Society neglected to do this, for there are undoubtedly many excellent examples, the making of undergraduates, which are now stowed away in closets or hanging over mantlepieces...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: MUTE INGLORIOUS PICASSOS | 3/25/1933 | See Source »

...view of the authors' function as expedition leaders, one appreciates their matter of fact style, even if one misses highly reflective and imaginative writing. They describe dangerous rapid-shooting and unruly pony caravans in terse language. Consequently, such light touches as the doctor's delight in finding a native with a rare skin disease, the rooster imitating a missionary who disturbed the natives, and the pet gibbon who juggled a Tang Dynasty plate without smashing it come as high spots in the story...

Author: By W. S. T., | Title: BOOKENDS | 3/16/1933 | See Source »

...strings upon which captious critics of our college system delight to play is the uselessness of the national honor society. It is alleged that brilliant achievement in the arts and sciences implies a social responsibility, which Phi Beta Kappa has never adequately shouldered. It will be remembered that in the publication which the society inaugurated last year, its leaders promised to break their long silence, and speak to a confused world with the authority which attends recognized ability. The world economic situation was analyzed in its several phases, national discussion of a quiet kind was provoked, and then the society...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: ODI PROFANUM VOLGUS | 2/24/1933 | See Source »

...works hard for laughs,leads around a small,bewildered dachshund, tumbles about the stage with Lyda Roberti. Like Funnyman Ed Wynn, Mr. Pearl will close his show one night a week for radio broadcasting. Meritorious are Carl Randall and Barbara Newberry who, while dancing in an easy, effortless manner, delight everybody by doing tricks with thimbles. Best tunes: "My Cousin in Milwaukee"; "Where...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Theatre: New Plays in Manhattan: Jan. 30, 1933 | 1/30/1933 | See Source »

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