Word: mained
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...addition it would point out the relationship between these phenomena and the phenomena of astronomy. "Science 2" would be concerned essentially with evolution, both of organic and inorganic substances. These are fields of so great importance and such large scope that the course could easily include as well the main principles of botany and zoology...
Such, then, is the main plan. It will probably be object that it is very unscientific; if so, that is a reflection on the present system, which certainly gives the student an inadequate conception of what the word "scientific" means. It may be objected that these suggestions are made from the layman's point of view; but it must be remembered that it is the laymen with which Science as a field of distribution is chiefly concerned. The introduction of such courses would undoubtedly be of benefit to this layman; and it would relieve the present science courses of that...
...decorations consist of two oblong panels, arched at the top, and in plain view from either the top or the bottom of the main staircase. They are uniform, in shape and design, with the three windows that flank the stairway. The light, coming freely from both sides, gives the visitor ample illumination to study the figures with care from the balcony, which is on a level with the paintings. In Mr. Sargent's other Boston murals, the lighting and position are such that careful study is not convenient...
...mural paintings by John Singer Sargent, honorary '16, are now in place and unveiled on either side of the entrance to the Memorial Room at the head of the main stairway in Widener Library. The pictures are in memory of the men who fought in the late war, and symbolize their arrival in France and their victorious achievements on the battle-field...
...Britain, in Canada, and Australia, such campaigning is necessary, for there the election of a new Parliament is based wholly on the record and policies of the cabinet members who take office as party leaders. It is logical enough that they should defend their positions, for this is the main issue before the British electorate...