Word: cannot
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...literature there is no definite displacement of the lower by the higher--there is none of the unbroken evolution of a natural science; and secondly, literature is an art, and as such is subject to the individual caprice of the artist. On account of these two causes, it cannot be said at any one time that a given literary form is final...
...find all of the characteristics of the short story given in unrivalled perfection. The modern short story writers, however, stand for a new movement because of their attempt to accomplish a certain end by taking a certain attitude. The ordinary novel is objectionable, as Poe says, because it cannot be read at one sitting, but the combination of brevity and unity in the short story is its greatest charm. Every work of fiction depends for its success on its characters, its plot, or its action and circumstances. In character delineation alone there are many differences between the novel...
Members of the senior class, who have not yet been measured for their caps and gowns, are reminded that unless they do go before Wednesday, February 20, they cannot take advantage of the reduced price, and that after that day there will be no guarantee as to date of delivery. CLASS DAY COMMITTEE...
...advantages which would be secured by the proposed co-operation are many. It is very much to be desired that all such variables should be observed in the same way, so that all may be reduced to a uniform scale of magnitudes. Observations on all the stars cannot be made to advantage at one station, but it is desirable that the records should be compiled in unified form. Moreover, many observers might in this way be secured who would not undertake independent work, whether from inexperience or lack of incentive...
...annual mid-year trial of candidates for the Pierian Sodality will be held in Holden Chapel on Monday evening, February 4 at 7 o'clock. Every one in the University who plays an orchestral instrument, is requested to come out for this trial. Those who wish to try and cannot come at this time, should send their names to F. F. Collier, 12 Oxford Street...