Word: retains
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Grosvenor, second Duke of Westminster, by Violet Mary Geraldine, Duchess of Westminster; in London. She charged infidelity, named one Mrs. Crosbie as corespondent. His first wife, Constance Edwina, Duchess of Westminster, now the wife of Capt. James F. Lewis, divorced him in 1919. Since both divorced him, both can retain the title Duchess of Westminster...
...Villager said that it was discontinuing, not from any delinquency among the subscribers, for "personal" journalism needs no promotion manager to retain the attention of its unsolicited clientele, but because wartime has passed. "It is, as a matter of fact, only in this last year or so that there has begun in earnest the relaxation toward that state of men's minds which is?let us suppose it is, anyway?best fitted for peace time, when vision falls back from its high point and must be supplemented by understanding...
Between acts Mr. Richards appeared with a trombone, about as large as himself and did some very silly and ridiculous things with the assistance of the irrepressible Miss Clark. He left behind him a very pleasant and amusing impression which this reviewer will retain as long as he remembers the St. James players
While, then, we advocate extension of the "honors" courses in a more wealthy future, it is of greater importance that we find means to retain the best of our present faculty before looking elsewhere for teachers of these advanced courses. Why are we losing them? The answer is simple: their work is not appreciated or recognized. It will require an unprecedented loosening of the bustle to proceed with the necessary changes. The lady must cease her Machiavellian policies and take more of her handmaids into her confidence. She must not hide her plans from those whom they most concern...
...separate departmental divisions. They must be more than nominal supervisors of the system. Their authority must be recognized. The Freshman Dean, in particular, must have the support, financial and otherwise, promised when his office was made. The departments must be allowed to create more, many more, associate professorships to retain the services of the instructors and assistant professors. These men wish to be assured that the University desires their services as long as they will remain. Under the present system, few expressions of this sort are given. While the undergraduates demand more contact with their instructors and more "honors" courses...