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...Story of the Bible, by Hendrik Willem Van Loon, has been published with many pretty pictures. It is written for boys. Its author's stated purpose is to advertise the Bible to boys. He hopes, faintly, it will induce boys to read the Bible...
...Loon has rewritten almost every Bible story, making it plain that they are nothing but stories, and as such to be enjoyed to the full. Exhibit "A" (concerning Goliath...
...Squire, English poet and critic, declared that the best line in all English poetry is: "The devil damn thee black, thou cream-faced loon." (Macbeth...
...Strange Story of the North Woods: A Study of Animal Life in the Wilderness." The lecture was illustrated by stereopticon views showing life in the Maine lumber camps, and snapshots of animal life in the North. During the lecture Mr. Underwood gave excellent imitations of the calls of the loon and the ruffed grouse. He told a story about a bear-cub which was found by the lumbermen, and brought up in one of the camps. When the bear grew larger Mr. Underwood bought it and took it to his home. He showed some very ludicrous snapshots of the bear...
...Pierian Sodality has elected the following new members: Orchestra--A. P. Haines 1G., J. W. Johnston '05, H. W. Van Loon '06, E. J. Williams '06, J. T. Fenner '06, J. M. R. Lyeth '07, J. L. Price '07; chorus--C. W. Fowle...