Word: great
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...aside from the sporting element contained in such an affair, its effect on the public would be very great. Aviation would be thrust upon people in a new and pleasing light, tending to create a strong sentiment throughout the country for placing this industry on its proper footing. Since the government refuses to help aviation by its failure to pass the fifteen million dollar appropriation fund, all stimulus must come from private sources. And which of these latter are more suited for the task than the colleges...
...truly national musical culture and a truly national opera" said Mr. Beck, "it is absolutely essential that we train young American singers and give them a fair chance. That American voices are as good as any that can be found in the world is proved by the few great American singers who have surmounted tremendous obstacles and become world famous...
...Beck's company opened their engagement for a twelve-weeks' run at the Arlington Theatre last Monday. Every music lover in New England, every musician interested in the future of opera in this country, should, if only for selfish purposes, encourage this great undertaking which Mr. Beck has assumed...
...Murdock, the new director, is a banker, book collector, and historian. He is the author of "The Reconstruction of Europe," "Earl Percy's Dinner Table," and a historical sketch of the great Boston fire. In addition he is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a former president of the Club of Odd Volumes. In recognition of his distinction as a book collector, he received an Honorary Degree as Master of Arts from the University in 1916. He will begin his new work in January...
There is no question that great credit is due the Harvard team for its remarkable uphill fight, and it can safely be said that it has been a long while since the Harvard eleven has played a contest under such difficult conditions...