Word: successful
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...amount of advanced work, which is of greater advantage in developing mental power than a much larger amount of elementary work, which often consists merely in the acquisition of information, and does not necessitate any connected thought or analysis. It would seem, therefore, that the elective system were a success in forcing students to do more difficult and more beneficial work, but an administrative difficulty presents itself in the wise choice of a field for concentration...
...Society to coach the Elizabethan comedy which will be presented in March. He is well known through his work in the Dramatic Club and the "47 Workshop," and his thorough acquaintance with dramatic technique in all departments gives promise that he will make the revival of "Bury Fair" a success...
British labor has learned from the great railway strike and the nation-wide coal strike of recent years, that a mere strike for higher wages, even where successful, confers no lasting gain on the working class, since the coal operators and the railway managers promptly raise rates and prices to several times the amount of the increase. The present aim of the working class is to bring all its influence, by striking and by political pressure on Parliament, to bear on the nationalization of coal mines and railways. Public ownership of tramways in London, as a first step, has been...
...applications for the Junior Dance have been coming in faster lately, but there are not quite enough yet to make the dance a complete success. The committee has deemed it advisable to rule against flowers being sent to any of the ladies. Owing to the fact that this has not been generally known before and that as it may have made a difference with some in determining whether to attend the dance it has been decided to give further opportunity to apply. The last day for receiving applications will now be Tuesday, January, 22. Blanks should be returned immediately...
Applications have been coming in very slowly for the Junior Dance. A large attendance is necessary if the dance is to be a success. Today is the last day to hand in applications and no invitations will be sent out for applications received after this evening. Anyone who wants an application blank or wants to ask any questions or make arrangements for boxes can see H. A. Murray '15 at Phillips Brooks House this afternoon between four and six o'clock. Send in your applications now without fail to W. H. Claflin, Harvard Union...