Word: offing
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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The present number of the Illustrated is timely in the journalistic sense in that it is almost exclusively devoted to football. The leading article, however, is by ex-Governor Guild, "Should Men Join Political Parties?" Governor Guild argues that every man should be an active politician and that it is...
Mr. J. H. Braddock contributes a thoughtful article on "Boston-1915" in which he points out opportunities for Harvard graduates to find a useful occupation. In "The Song of the Little Singer" Mr. E. S. Lewis expresses himself with great ease and modesty; his last two lines are particularly pleasing...
The first intercollegiate all-America soccer team that has been selected in this country has been announced by G. Droyer, of Columbia, manager of the Intercollegiate league. According to the rules of the league, the captain of each team submitted his choice of players for the all-America team. From...
Professor James H. Brewster, of the University of Michigan, delivered an illustrated lecture of unusual interest in the Living Room of the Union last evening on "Characteristic Scenes in Chili, Bolivia and Peru." The slides used to illustrate the scenery and inhabitants of South America were excellent, especially those showing...
In describing scenes in Chili, Professor Brewster gave a brief description of the two chief seaports, Santiago and Valparaiso. Both are modern cities, except in the height of the buildings, earthquakes being so frequent that sky-scrapers are prohibited. The city houses front directly on the street and have beautiful...