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Stability is of two kinds: transverse and fore and aft. The aeroplane in mid-air has two forces acting on it besides that of gravity, a tendency to turn over sideways and a tendency to pitch either backward or forward. To counteract the former, and thus gain transverse stability, the Wrights warp the ends of their planes in such a way as to apply a downward force on the elevated side. To minimize the danger of pitching forward and thus gain fore and aft stability, the horizontal rudder, rigged either in front or behind the machine, is the most effective...
...introduction will treat of the four great authors, Homer, Dante, Shakespeare, and Goethe and their relations to the "World Literature." Then the legend of Faust will be discussed, beginning with its fore-runners, the old Christian and the medieval legends, and Calderon's "Wonder-working Magician." Some time is to be devoted to the medieval poems and the middle low German dramas. The next chapters will treat of the historical Faust and the popular traditions of the 16th and 17th centuries in international literature. Then will follow a discussion of Marlow's Dr. Faustus and the development of the Faust...
...inconsistent in volleying lobs. Dabney was excellent on short pick-ups, however, and slightly excelled his partner in everything but serving. Both men preferred to receive serves on the fall of the ball, while Niles and Dana generally took them on the top of the bound. Niles's fore-hand Lawford was not so effective as in previous contests. Several times he worked a trick serve with success, which caught his receiver way out of position. Both he and Dana used especially good judgment on outside balls. The latter was a trifle weak on up-net work...
...time were Niles and Dana in danger of defeat. Henshaw was distinctly off his game and served a number of double faults although he made several brilliant back-hand plays. Both Pearson and Dana were good on fore-hand shots but poor on their back-hand. Niles won all his serves and showed a high standard of game throughout. Most of the play, however, was directed at Dana...
...experience of the past few years has emphasized the uncertainty of predicting track meets far ahead. Men winning points one year may fail to score another year, while only a slight improvement may bring to the fore someone unplaced in former races. A great deal depends on the material at hand for the development of a team, and a great deal more depends on training and acquisition of experience in competitions. Of those who scored in the dual meet and the intercollegiate this year the following nine men will form a nucleus for next year's team: Captain W.M. Rand...