Word: skilling
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...President of the Naval War College, when he was sent abroad with the rank of Vice Admiral, commanding the U.S. Naval forces in European waters. He held that post throughout the War, and for a time was in command of all the Allied vessels in the Irish Sea. His skill and tact were admired by the Allies. Late in 1918 he was given the temporary rank of Admiral...
ALONG THE ROAD?Aldous Huxley?Doran ($2.00). Not a very satisfying book unless you are either a passionate pilgrim or a fervent admirer of the sheer literary skill of slender, drooping, cynical Mr. Huxley. Here he is less cynical than usual, for he is traveling, enjoying himself, not trying particularly to be clever. In Rotterdam, Mantua, Siena, Munich, Monte Carlo, he idly employs his notebook to jot notes which will keep his warm coat of culture sleek and glossy. He takes the usual liberties?writing about his spectacles, the books he takes, Why Not Stay Home, etc.?but still...
...certain other females of the company, of more pious background, are not entirely innocent. There is a roaring clergyman to absorb many of the jabs of satire. A generally competent performance by a group of virtually unknown players helps considerably. The author, Lynn Starling, is a playwright of proven skill (Meet the Wife). It is unfortunate he selected such a tawdry theme...
...happy to inform a waiting world that I have been signally honored. In view of my skill as a prognosticator, I have been elected an honorary chieftain of the famous tribe of Moron Indians. My tribal name is to be Joe Foot-in-the-Mouth. Far from being puffed up by my new-won laurels, however, I am still writing for the CRIMSON under the same old name which my pen has made famous. To my friends, and I count every CRIMSON reader my friend, I am still plain Joe Forecast...
...applicant must, at the time of making the application, be a graduate of a college of recognized standing, or of a professional school requiring three years of study for a degree. If he is not such a graduate, he must have spent five years in work requiring like technical skill and be at least 24 years old. The candidate must be of good moral character, and must have a practical ability to use French books. It is preferable that he should be between...