Word: dwelt
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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Prof. George F. Swain, professor of civil engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, lectured to the members of the Union last night on "Engineering as a Profession." He dwelt particularly on the fact that the successful engineer must combine good business ability, high character, and a knowledge of men, with his technical training...
...dwelt principally on the fact that wealthy Americans too often spend their money in importing old paintings, often imitations, while they ought rather to encourage their own artists and the splendid enthusiasm with which young Americans are inspired. In Germany too much stress is laid on the value of older men, but in America the optimistic belief prevails that to competent youth should go positions of trust and honor...
...Charlemagne Tower '72, late ambassador to Germany, lectured before the members of the Union last evening on "Diplomacy and Diplomatic Life." After referring to some of the details of diplomatic procedure, Mr. Tower dwelt on the rules governing diplomacy...
...various aspects of the situation have been dwelt on in this column too recently to call for repetition. The present need is not discussion but boarders. It has been figured that to make the American plan a success there must be at least 800 regular members and the more men eating regularly at the Hall the better will be the board. It is apparent that every effort will be made to make the service and menus as attractive as possible and there is no reason why it cannot be made as pleasant as any boarding place in Cambridge...
...Cameron Forbes '92, vice-governor of the Philippines and secretary of commerce and police at Manila, delivered an interesting lecture on the Philippines last evening in the Union. Mr. Forbes dwelt especially on the advance that the Filipinos have made in education, business ability and political efficiency since the American occupation of the islands...