Word: gracious
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...subject of politeness, so I'll explain how this idea came to me. The men of Harvard are the cause of it. They are the most courteous and polite set of men I have ever met on an athletic field. It seems to be traditional with them to be gracious even when in the heat of competition, to accede whenever possible to the wishes of an opponent. I am referring here to their field men, their shotput, discus, hammer and javelin men, who, both in physique and bearing, remind me of the ancient Greeks and Romans I have read about...
...Tuttle possesses the accomplishment of wearing a high comb (occasionally diamond studded) with the authentic air of a peeress supporting a tiara. Such gracious poise, when supported by copious and persuasive League small talk, has converted many a Manhattan parson, brought round numerous editors and educators, and secured-hearty cooperation from dozens of distinguished persons who were not previously "League conscious...
...When a photographer asked me to go to Mr. Hoover's box yesterday, I labored under a misunderstanding and deeply regret that I did not avail myself of the opportunity of meeting him. I hope Mr. Hoover will be gracious enough at some future time to permit me to present myself...
Died. Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis, 100, flower girl in 1838 at the coronation of Her Most Gracious Majesty, Queen Victoria; in Newkirk, Wales...
...would send to their defence was not quite certain. It did not, however, seem probable that they would lack legal talent. Clarence S. Darrow was of course their loudest trump; Arthur Garfield Hays was another attorney in their lineup. Probably Charles Smith, a demure and smiling infidel, with the gracious manners of a country clergyman, would be present at the procedure...