Word: sketchers
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Dates: during 1924-1924
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...advantageous to single out parellels, that the incipiently great among us may be recognized. First, there is the apathetic student who carves monograms in Sever while the lecturer's torrent of words slides off him. A "mute, inglorious Milton", taking his first steps! Likewise, what of the note-book sketcher? Another Whistler in the cotyledonous stage, learning his art under scholastic duress! As for the Darwins those fraternities and organizations that demand initiatory cats doubtless have their place in the education of great men. Or such, at least, are the comforting inferences to be drawn from the work of some...