Word: lessing
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Dates: during 1920-1920
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...seldom gets into trouble, and when he does he stands much less chance of being injured than one who has not familiarized himself with the art of self-defense, but even though the knowledge gained in boxing may never come into use, the sport brings its full reward in physical condition, muscular and mental alertness...
...suitable for the Seventh Age of Reading, for those who are post their prime and have reached the age of at least sixty. It takes all my slight remainder of youthful courage to differ from so high an authority and recommend "The Dame School of Experience" to-a much less aged audience. Essays need not so much age for their enjoyment as a conversational altitude of mind; and there has always been enough talk at Harvard, if not real conversation, to justify such a recommendation in this particular case. The book is, in other words, a fireside book like...
...election for the Senior class officers which was held yesterday, Henry Hardwick Faxon of Quincy was chosen First Marshal, Robert Minturn Sedgwick of Cambridge, Second Marshal, and John Archibald Sessions of Northampton, Third Marshal. A total of 305 Seniors went to the polls; 105 less than voted last year...
...Knox," were particularly effective in the characterization of these two very essential parts. E. E. Clive cleverly played the henpecked husband, while Robert Noble did well in the delightful and familiar figure of the irate father, Mr. Gilbey. The only thing which one might wish for is less drawn-out speeches, which are difficult to speak and follow. Still, they are full of unexpected humor, and the whole is a thoroughly enjoyable performance
...Committee is not consistent with the work that they are called upon to do. A number of men are nominated, either by the Student Council or by petition, and seven are elected. No one has much of an idea in regard to what they are to do, and cares less. Two months later, however, the chairman begins to realize that there is something to do and looks around to see what members of his committee will be able to help him. Usually the majority are occupied with athletics, and the chairman is lucky...