Word: talented
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...trying to choose a profession. Such men are likely to form superficial or conventional conceptions of what the different professions are and what qualities they require, and to decide in favor of one or against another on very insufficient evidence. Thus a man who shows a talent for debate thinks he is cut out for a lawyer, and one who has a moderate amount of mechanical ingenuity thinks he is born to be an engineer. The first test of exact thinking and careful reasoning for the would-be lawyer and the first glimpse of the long vista of mathematical training...
...give any sign, candidates have written all the prose of the number with the exception of a modest page of editorial paragraphs, the joint product, we presume, of ten literary editors. The editorials are sensible and good-natured, but a small enough mouse for such a mountain of approved talent...
...natural result of the work and ambitions of those undergraduates who had devoted their time to the study of the English drama and playwrighting that the club should be formed. There was enough interest in the drama and there was plenty of talent being carefully guided in English 47 to warrant such an organization. The other element needed was inspiration and encouragement to men of ability throughout the University and it was essential that this enthusiasm should be given organized expression...
...student organization and it is too much to expect of it. The University band as constituted at present hangs together only through the perseverance of a few men who assume the responsibility to do what they can with the material available and make use of what outside talent they can secure. It is not a Pierian Sodality institution though men of that society have taken the initiative in developing it. It is obvious that the scope of such a band is limited...
...stream. Fairly bound for Nantasket Point, the keg-tappers start their work. On arriving at the Point, baseball games, track meets and swimming races will occupy the time until the tempting odor of a barbecue announces the serving of a collation by Oscar, of the Waldorf. Singing by class talent will beguile the post-prandial half-hour. At about 4.30 the "King Philip" will again weigh anchor and proceed to Rowe's Wharf...