Word: riche
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Elevating S" is a clever sketch by Mr. P. W. Thayer. The subject is not new; a rich philanthropist summons a Common loafer to dine because he wishes to life "one of these poor men . . . . from the street to a position of trust." There is, however, a striking novelty of diction which blinds us to the triteness of the material; and the author's style fairly bristles with delightful neologiams--such as "largesse...
...been accompanied by a change in the habits of eminent legal practitioners which also tends to the lowering of courts and judicial procedure in the public estimation. It has been noticeable of late years that leading lawyers are not much in court-rooms. They work in private chambers for rich men and rich corporations, drawing legal papers for promoters, industrial adventurers and bankers. In this service higher fees can be charged than in service before the courts. It is commonly the junior members of large legal firms who argue cases in court. The passing of the judge, the disappearance...
President Eliot speaking before the Seminary of Economics on "The Chinese Clerk, Salesman, Mechanic and Coolie" yesterday afternoon, described the character and present economic status of the masses of the Chinese race. As a result of the insecurity of property due to the extortion hitherto practiced on the rich by Manchu officials, a professional or upper class does not today exist in China. The classification of clerks, salesman, mechanic and coolie therefore includes practically the whole of the Chinese race...
Though this will be the first production of the play, the book has been widely read by noted persons in dramatic circles, who are unanimous in their praise of its rich humor and tender pathos. Its glimpses of stage and "high society" life are exceedingly clever and amusing and there is an intensely human atmosphere about the play which readily appeals to one. The opening act which takes place behind the scenes of a theatre is remarkable for its brilliancy and realism...
...trip today: H. L. Perrin 1G., of Wellesley Hills; S. S. Seiniger '14, of Boston; B. Winkelman '15, of Philadelphia, Pa.; W. B. Harris '13, of Philadelphia, Pa.; F. P. Beal, And., of Los Angeles, Cal.; J. R. Morton '13, of Brooklyn, N. Y.; L. R. Ford 1G., of Rich Hill, Mo.; F. M. Currier '16, of Winchester; E. R. V. Hurley '13, C. H. Fabens '13, of Williamstown; E. Lange '13, of Leipsic, Germany...