Word: courtly
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...what sort of work it was accomplishing. The Republic was not a complete organization at first, but was a gradual outgrowth of a summer camp, established by Mr. William George in 1891. Mr. George established a jury system with a judge and district attorney, and a supreme court of appeals was instituted. In the fall of 1894 Mr. George decided to form a legislature and institute a system of coinage. The thought struck him that this meant a republic, and the next summer he formed the George Junior Republic. Three great lessons are taught the citizens. They learn that honest...
...erratic and did not play as consistently as Niles. His serve was generally good, however, and his alertness made Niles's trick serve ineffective. Both men were good on back-hand shots, while the wind made successful volleys and lobs impossible and often carried the ball out of the court. Niles played an up-net game entirely, taking the serve at the top of the bound. Pearson played at the back of the court most of the time and received the ball on the fall. Although the sets were interesting and not too one-sided, Niles was never in danger...
...especially steady, but made some fine returns. His lobs were generally ineffective as Pearson returned well. Cutting excelled on backhand strokes, while Pearson was far steadier on his forehand. Both men played in streaks, and both used a high bouncing serve, which Cutting received in the back of the court, while Pearson preferred to play up and take the ball on the top of the bound. Pearson won his games by driving the ball low at the net to Cutting's feet, making it almost impossible for the latter to return...
...trifle unsteady and lost his first serve, but soon steadied down and played his low balls well while Gardner ably cared for all overhead shots. Smith was not up to his usual form in high play but performed well at the net. Colwell played in the back of the court most of the time and put up a good all-round game. His lobbing was especially brilliant...
...clothing collection, J. Curtiss '09; deputation, P. King '09 and L. C. Seaverns '10; entertainment troupes, H. F. Nash '09 and S. B. Steel '11; assignment, P. W. Carter '10; boys' clubs, A. Gregg '11, G. Swan '09, and L. Drew '11; home libraries, T. M. Gregory '10; juvenile court, G. W. Hallowell '10; industrial schools, A. Beane Sp.; assistant graduate secretary, A. L. Thayer '04; graduate secretary, J. M. Groton '09; graduate advisor, C. W. Birtwell '82. The members of the committee will be at Phillips Brooks House at the following hours, and will be glad...