Word: quieting
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Since a university is in many ways a small city, it might be well to see what conclusions are reached by the New York authorities. It is doubtful if Mayor Thompson is sensitive to noise, but Mayor Walker may proclaim a quiet hour, when traffic shall cease, dogs be muzzled and babies gagged, and "all the daughters of musick shall be brought low;" If this should be found practicable, some way may be found to add to the other mottoes of a university, Requiescat in pace...
...have your marriage rigidly scrutinized in the hope of finding a technical flaw from the standpoint of Roman canon law-which is exceedingly technical-don't go to Paris or Reno, but to a lawyer close at hand. A fee, a little quiet litigation, and obedience to the Roman Catholic Church-how simple...
Perhaps the most pleasant memory of all is of that last stretch home from Iffley to the barge in January. Returning late from a long journey we find all deserted and quiet. From the river rises the evening fog clothing in mystery the willows on the banks. Only the rhythmical click of the oars in the row-locks breaks the silence. Eight-blades swing regularly together and softly dip. Everyone is conscious of the music fundamental to rowing
...escaped, publicly, at least, the customary campaign of organized criticism. Pleasant as it would be to point to this virtue of silence as a distinctive Harvard trait, it must be said that much of the credit is due to the work and personal character of Mr. Horween himself. His quiet, unassuming, and business-like manner make him a difficult mark for the anvil chorus. There is always the feeling that he is working to the best of his ability on a difficult job. Above all he has won the respect of his athletic pupils. Harvard football, win or lose...
...author of "Ariel, on la Vie de Shelley" and the recent "Vie de Disraeli", was more inclined to talk about his impressions of Harvard than of himself and his writings. He spent some time strolling through the Yard, declaring himself fascinated by the old buildings and the air of quiet which pervaded the lawns and paths. He evinced a keen interest in the Fogg Museum, and also praised the Widener Library for the size and magnificence of its collection. It was the Business School, however, which most attracted M. Maurois' attention. Having been a wool manufacturer himself until he took...