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...soon as the delegates are appointed by their respective institutions, questionaires will be circulated by the executive committee containing lists of definite subject material which the college men are to collect from heads of activities concerned, in this manner to standardize the discussion at the conference...
...playing with his opponent, steady of hand, and above all, master of himself, will always hold the upper hand. Add to these qualities, speed at the proper instant, alert facility to take advantage of the opponents' weak spots, an intuitive sense, which comes with practice, of the time and manner of attack best suited to the individual--and you have the attributes of the accomplished foilsman...
Individuals or nations who have felt that the war left a beaten and humbled Germany must have received a shock up on learning the manner in which the German people celebrated the semi-centennial of the proclamation of the Empire. Far from following the cautious policy naturally to be expected in defeat, the Germans practically united in a glorification of the old regime,--a glorification which consisted mainly in demanding the creation of a greater Germany extending far-beyond the 1914 frontiers, the establishment of a solid empire under a Hohenzollern Kaiser, and a return to the never-forgotten leadership...
...point in the message should appeal with special force to those who have objected to the Eighteenth Amendment as an invasion of State rights. If we are to leave its enforcement to the Federal Government it would require "an army of agents in every State," which "manner of enforcement will strongly tend to break down State power." The Governor urges "the speedy passage of an effective enforcement act conformable to the act of Congress on the subject." The Legislature should take this course. New York Evening Post
...Honors Are Even" is acted by an exceptionally well-balanced company, headed by the inimitable Lola Fisher as Belinda Carter and by the superb William Courtenay as the hero. Miss Fisher admirably portrays the part of a wilful, spoiled, affected young girl, tired of being courted in the usual manner. Finally, when the "great love" comes, she reveals herself to be only human and falls at first sight for the charms and wiles of John Leighton, ably impersonated by Mr. Courtenay. The play should not be commented upon without a word extolling its settings and scenic effects. Besides the prelude...