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"Mahatma Gandhi!" announced the Lord Chamberlain. George V at once looked up. The sandals carried the Saint to His Majesty who stretched out a royal hand. Mr. Gandhi took it firmly, shook it warmly. He then placed his own hands palm to palm, bowed to Their Majesties as a Hindu...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: King's Questions, Mahatma's Answers | 11/16/1931 | See Source »

After battling terrific odds in her voyages to little America, her ice-scarred bow and hull give ample evidence of the clutching, ripping fingers of the polar giants that tried to hold the ship back; but there is no visible proof today of the gales she outrode or the times...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Byrd's Ship, on Inspection Tour, Offers Intimate Glimpse of Living in Antarctic | 10/2/1931 | See Source »

Harvard men have done away with all the ostensible mass manifestations of Rah, for such commotions have no place in a metropolitan community. A few ardent spirits warm to their illusion once in a while and make a few bows to Rah but they cease even to be funny when...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: COLLEGIATE | 9/25/1931 | See Source »

Versed in archery's polite rather than practical aspects, most U. S. archers might find it difficult to transfix rabbits with their points but they are familiar with the graceful phraseology, the wayward ceremony of their sport. If someone were to shout "He! He!" they would answer in kind...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Bows and Arrows | 8/24/1931 | See Source »

¶ Skirts straight and occasionally flared low; many evening frocks with Empire ruffles and flounces, some with short trains hung from bustle bows at the waistline.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: FRANCE: Empress Eugenie Again | 8/3/1931 | See Source »

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