Word: sectional
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Younger Generation of American Genius" has aroused widespread interest. He has come to the conclusion that American leadership "arises even the last generation from one-half of the population, the men from one small group of the population the college-bred, from one small geographical area, the northeastern section of the United States; from one small group of occupations, the professions." In reply to the criticism that the recent growth of the West makes a study of general nineteenth century talent unfair, Prof. Nearing chose 200 men in "Who's Who" who were born since 1870. The result was substantially...
Every athletic coach can testify that a little support at a critical moment goes a long way towards winning a contest. Organized cheering in the Arena is probably impossible, but a centre section reserved for Harvard men and their guests would remedy the uninspiring silence which prevailed among University supporters at the Queen's College game Saturday. To those who attended the game it must have been apparent that the feeble and desultory cheering of the Canadian backers did much to stimulate and encourage the visitors. The only applause heard on the Harvard side came from Arena habitues who naturally...
...ninth annual convention of the Association of Cosmopolitan Clubs was held in Cambridge on December 27, 28, 29, under the auspices of the Harvard chapter. Over 75 delegates, representing 92 different nations, assembled from every section of the country to listen to the addresses and to take part in the discussion which filled the three days of the convention...
...subject of such c0-operation, Elliot H. Goodwin, Secretary of the National Chamber, explained in Washington, was brought forth at the scientific section of the American Pharmaceutical Association meeting at San Francisco by Dr. A. R. L. Dohme, of Baltimore. It has been suggested that the National Chamber call a meeting at Washington inviting thereto the presidents of twelve prominent educational institutions and twelve heads of large industrial or manufacturing plants, each representing a different industry. Consideration would be given to the possibility of each educational institution handling specific problems for the industries, making experiments for them if necessary...
...home of the Princeton Club of Philadelphia at the corner of Camac and Locust streets, in the heart of the new club section, was formally opened last Thursday. In the afternoon a reception was held, at which President and Mrs. Hibben of Princeton were the guests of honor. In the evening there was a smoker and house warming to which all Princeton men in Philadelphia were invited...