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By a thorough study of the theories governing gyroscopic reaction and phenomena, Mr. Sperry has succeeded in developing a non-magnetic compass which holds unerringly to the true north, thus removing the uncertainty of the easily affected magnetic needle; and a ship stabilizer which has already made rolling and pitching...
Through the invention by Mr. Sperry of a special high-intensity light, it has been possible to make the large search-lights for Army, Navy, and commercial uses of much less weight and, therefore, of greater mobility and usefulness. Mr. Sperry will trace the development and application of these lights...
Mr. Sperry is a member of many important mechanical and electrical societies, being one of the founders of the American Institute of Electrical and of the American Electro-Chemical Society. During, the war he held the chairmanship of three committees connected with the Naval Consulting Board, has medals and awards...
"The Theory of Modern Missions" is the title of a course to be given by Professor J. Thayer Addison '09 of the Episcopal Theological School, beginning in Phillips Brooks House at 7 o'clock tonight. The meetings of the course will be open to all members of the University, and...
The real thing for the student is the life and environment that surrounds him. All that he really learns he learns, in a sense, by the active operation of his own intellect and not as the passive recipient of lectures. And for this active operation what he needs most is...