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A little less stupendous in conception, but more certain of execution is the newly-undertaken automobile tunnel beneath the Hudson River in New York. But this does not seem a startling project, because of the subway tubes which have already been built, and of which more are constantly being proposed...
Judge Hand emphasized the fact that one of the faults in the practice of law, specially in large cities, is that the real plains of the legal profession do not get to court. They should, because much the originality and execution of law spends upon the Bar, and the Bench...
A play rich in possibilities, disappointing in execution, is the verdict that must be passed on Lawrence's "The Ghost Between," which the St. James is offering as its bill for the week. The plot is strong enough to stand alone; the situations are such as a better playwright's...
A suggestion has been made, which, if put into execution, would save everyone trouble, whether borrower, roommate, or librarian. An adapted mailchute could easily be installed somewhere on the outside of Widener into which all books could be returned at any time, whether the library were open, or not. Besides...
To compensate, Mme, Samaroff played the Schumann A minor concerto. This concerto has been played often at Boston symphony concerts, and deservedly; every hearing renews the impression that it is one of the most beautiful things in piano literature. Two years ago Mr. Moiseiwitsch played it wonderfully; MM, Samaroff equalled...