Word: explained
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...comes to a conclusion arrived at by a committee of the Faculty long ago--that there is too much lecturing for the outside work which the lectures demand. On the other hand, it is possible to overdo long personal conferences and "small meetings." They may, even more than lectures, explain what the student should discover for himself; and they may require of the professor more hours a day than the day contains. President Eliot is said to have observed that the trouble with the Garfield theory of Mark Hopkins and the log is "in finding enough Mark Hopkinses...
...contains three essays on matters connected with contemporary drama: a criticism of Mr. W. V. Moody's "The Faith Healer," a condemnation of Mr. Hagedorn's "The Witch," and "A Study of the Influences of the Cinematograph on the Stage." The first, by Mr. G. L. Harding, tries to explain rather too many things at once, with the result that no single point is very forcibly made; but the essay is clearly written and is worth reading--which is more than can be said for most criticisms of this remarkable play. Mr. McGowan's summing-up of "The Witch...
...sharp ear, ability in expression, tact, sympathy with all sorts of people, all come into play. The doctor as well as the lawyer must know how to cross-examine; like the translator he must know how to interpret; like the teacher he must know how to expound and explain. Every talent is of use, and a little fault like faintness at the sight of blood, which is easily outgrown, may be outweighed by any of them...
...Harvard Seismographic Station in the geological section of the University Museum is open to inspection by students of the University and their friends between 3 and 5 o'clock on the afternoons of this week. Professor J. B. Woodworth '94 or a representative will be present to explain the seismograph and to show the records obtained of distant earthquakes. The Students' Meteorological Observatory, on the roof of the Geological Museum, is also open for inspection at the same hours as the Seismographic Station. Professor R. DeC. Ward '89 or Mr. W. G. Reed, Jr., '06 will be present to explain...
...Harvard Seismographic Station in the geological section of the University Museum is open to inspection by officers of the University and their families between 3 and 5 o'clock on the afternoons of this week. Professor J. B. Woodworth '94 or a representative will be present to explain the seismograph and to show the records obtained of distant earthquakes. During next week the station will be open for inspection by students of the University at the same hours. The Students' Meteorological Observatory is also open for inspection at the same hours as the Seismographic Station. Professor R. DeC. Ward...