Word: spirits
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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When he moves to describe "The Revolt" Mr. Wechsler is bucking heavier odds but his analysis, is generally credible. There is a tendency to draw lines a bit too sharply and to exaggerate student playfulness into political activity but in general Mr. Wechsler seems to have gotten the spirit of the American campus. Though it displeases him very much is appears to this reviewer that indifference, annoying as it can be, is preferable to half-baked activity and student organization such as is seen today in the middle and west of Europe. Indifference may not be good preparation for citizenship...
This lecture foundation, as pointed out be Dean Sperry, who introduced the speaker, was established in 1898 by the widow of William Belden Noble. The spirit of the foundation is based on the teachings of Phillips Brooks and the purpose is to arouse in young men an interest in the work of the ministry and the "joy of service for Christ and humanity." Each year to help accomplish this purpose men eminent in their field come to speak on subjects closely related to Christian theology and principles. Theodore Roosevelt '80, Wilfred Grenfell '10, and the Dean of St. Paul...
...Quite contrary to the common impression that college men are growing soft, I believe that the present generation has more initiative, spirit, and intellectual ability than my contemporaries," he said. " A modern college youth would easily endure the hardships involved in working his way around the world and in visiting strange and unknown places. He would probably discover many things that I have missed, for he is an extremely keen persons...
...well known that the participants in both the Glee Club and the Choral Society are enthusiastic about the work of their organizations and the selections which they render. Despite this enthusiasm, however, the voices conveyed no impression of enjoyment or spirit barely restrained to the requirements of the compositions. The impression is rather one of a well-drilled group, not particularly carried away with the compositions which they perform. Technique there is an abundance, but the glee which might be expected of a music loving Glee Club is lacking...
...member of the American commission making an investigation of church missions, he was editor and co-author of the report "Rethinking Missions." He has also written "Man and the State," "Philosophy of Law and Rights," and "Spirit of World Politics...