Word: explaining
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Devotion to lost causes has never been a characteristic of Mexican political upheavals. Its absence, perhaps, may explain why Mexico has failed so far to establish a settled government. The greatest achievements in history have more than once been the outcome of lost causes. Contemporary observers may have spoken of Thermopylae or Valley Forgo as colossal futility, and branded Leonidas or Washington as stupid and obstinate for not deserting with their forces to the enemy the moment defeat seemed evident. But in both cases obstinacy, had its final result; and in both cases it was the "losing side" that...
...Hoover enthusiasm for the straw ballot tomorrow will be conducted by the Hoover League of the University in Emerson D this evening at 8 o'clock. L. K. Garrison '19, vice president of the league, will preside. Besides focusing attention on the College ballot, it is planned to explain to members of the Hoover League and all Harvard men interested in Hoover's nomination the part remaining to be played by the colleges in the campaign. Only University members will be admitted. The results of the intercollegiate Hoover meeting last Saturday will be outlined...
...Lecture Hall President Lowell and Professor G. H. Chase, Chairman of the Committee on the Choice of Electives, will address members of the Freshman class on the subject of concentration and distribution, in preparation for their deciding on their courses for next year. The speakers will explain the general purpose of the system, as well as the particular rules for the choice of college studies. Typical programs in the different fields will be described, and their value, both at the present time and in later life will be discussed. All Freshmen who have no other College engagement at that hour...
President Lowell and Professor G. H. Chase, Chairman of the Committee on the Choice of Electives, will address the regular meeting of Government 1 in the New Lecture Hall tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock, on the subject of concentration and distribution. They will explain to Freshmen the purpose of the system, and state the rules governing the choice of college studies. Typical programs in the various fields will be described, and their value discussed. There will be opportunity for members of the Freshman Class to ask questions from the floor. All Freshmen who have no other college engagement...
...intends to become a candidate for the University or 1923 track teams or who is interested in the sport should report at the mass meeting in the Living Room of the Union tonight at 7 o'clock. The group of speakers who will outline the new system and explain the plans for this season includes W. M. Rand '09, a member of the graduate track advisory committee, W. F. Garcelon '95, former graduate treasurer of the H. A. A., R. B. Wigglesworth '12, R. T. Fisher '12, head coach of the University football team, and Dr. Charles Whelan, supervisor...