Word: splendid
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Splendid in Athletics...
...excelled in athletic sports; was a splendid horseman, an honor graduate of the U. S. Mounted Service School, and was one of the best polo players in the Army. He was particularly noted for his high moral character, for his quiet but earnest religious convictions, for his efficiency in the conscientious performance of every duty. He was a born leader of then--one of the best known and most highly esteemed officers of the Army. Since his death he has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his bravery in action near Chatel-Chehery, October 5 and 6, when...
...wore the mark of it with unconcern; not that he was the noblest friend of honesty and common sense and the ruthless foe of cant, unfairness, untruth and un-Americanism; not that he took always the most dangerous part for himself; not that he was a man of splendid human qualities; not for anything that can be set down in words, but for something to which his deeds and attributes and heroism all pertained--for himself we loved...
There is a possible remedy for these conditions. The Union has a splendid library which is now not being used. It can accommodate about a hundred men, and would materially aid many to study under proper conditions. Why not open the library at the Union every evening from six to ten? The Union is now sealed up tight at seven o'clock every evening. It would require the services of only one man for four hours a night to make this valuable facility available for the use of the men at the University...
...volunteers for social service work, the work in this branch of its activity will undoubtedly be seriously impaired. Already more than 200 requests have been received for leaders of boys clubs, experienced scout masters, Sunday school teachers, etc. Entertainers of all sorts are especially needed. This is a splendid chance for the Junior Company men who are interested in such matters to learn something about social conditions in the vicinity of Boston and Cambridge. All men who would like the work and have a little time to spare are invited to consult the Social Service Secretary at the Phillips Brooks...