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...gold which the expedition is supposed to possess, the man who has such an expedition on his shoulders has to possess a good deal of resolution. Dr. Peters modestly gave an example of his tact by telling how he worked upon the superstitions of the natives by an abundant display of fireworks...
...wholly understood by people at a distance. Now when, as is often the case, a man fresh from Harvard is unable to answer such questions, it is not only very discreditable to him, but it also hurts the name of the university. Such a display of ignorance in regard to questions of the college cannot but convey the idea that little interest is taken in them at all. More serious than this, however, is the case where the question takes the form of a reproof or a challenge. Then it is the place of every Harvard man to be able...
...books exactly to his liking. This branch is more important than might be imagined, demanding good judgement of the requirements of schools in all parts of the country, and power to show them their need of the particular books recommended. In the advertising branches there is opportunity for the display of the greatest ingenuity; the life of a book may depend on the skill with which it is brought before the public; and, in general, the competition among different firms compels advertising to be novel and brilliant, to be eminently successful. Other departments of publishing also which afford good opportunities...
Exeter started with the ball and went to work with a vim which sent an exultant thrill through every one of her enthusiasts. Her play was sharp and strong and her team work excellent. Andover was completely at her mercy. But careless and inexcusable fumbling counteracted all this display of strength. Three times in the first twenty five minutes, Exeter had the ball within Andover's five-yard line, and twice at her ten-yard line, but all five times she lost the ball either by fumbling or off-side play. Finally Arnold succeeded in carrying the leather across...
...second number, an "Aria" by Gounod, "La Reine de Saba," was effectively rendered by Mme. Nordica. The piece is quiet throughout, with little chance for dramatic display. The soloist had an admirable conception of the selection and though she did not show herself to such advantage in it as in the more dramatic and stirring song "The Erl King," yet her rendering was appreciated, for she had to appear three times before the audience ceased their applause...