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...admirable. This is a case, I imagine, of decided gifts waiting for material on which to work. Travel papers are not a favorable form in which to reveal what is special to the writer. Those of Arminius show culture and intelligence, but on the question of the author's talent are not illuminating. About the verse I shall not attempt to write, being poorly equipped. "Their Salad Days" seemed to me more typical of college fiction generally than of the Monthly in particular. The editorial is good in plan, but conscious and too literary. It suggests in possibility a little...
...about their work with confidence; and it is difficult to watch the performance without forgetting that it is a piece of make-believe. Taken as a whole, "The Lotos-Eaters" in plot, music and acting is one of the most brilliant productions of the club. It shows liveliness, wit, talent and originality...
...object the promotion of musical knowledge and appreciation in the University. During the year, meetings are held at which the members perform standard works informally and discuss musical subjects in general. This year the club has among its members a large number of students of musical talent and ability...
These measures assure the permanent existence of the institution, which was founded to give young Americans of talent in painting, sculpture, architecture and music the advantage of three years' study abroad, under the most favorable direction and surroundings. The course consists of two years' study in Rome and one year of travel in Italy, Sicily, Greece and other countries. The students of the Academy are chosen by competition from among those who have passed with honor through leading technical schools, or have been equally well qualified by private instruction or study...
...ever going to learn French unless by listening and trying to understand it? And the course, so far from being especially for students in history, has so far revealed itself as just the reverse. M. Millet is primarily a man of living affairs, and his talent for bringing out the human essence involved in complex situations is incomparable. For vivacity, naturalness, and "go," he seems to me the most gifted lecturer we have had here in many a long year, and his audience listens as if spellbound...