Word: talents
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Clews opened his address by showing that we are all individualists, not socialists, since we strive for education to benefit ourselves, and train ourselves to win. In the individual effort of men of talent, success and fame are secured. Harvard stands pre-eminently in the business world for individualism. Therefore it is watched closely by the prominent men of the country...
...marked features of the play, became distinctly perceptible. This improvement was sustained through the third act. Here a number of minor characters make their appearance, and the scene of the reception for Lord Ravensbane, falling, as it did, within the range of what may fairly be expected of amateur talent, was carried through with vivacity. Meantime the performance of the hero was constantly gaining in firmness and assurance, and Dickon was more and more admirable. The beginning of the fourth act showed a falling off. It is doubtful whether, with any acting, the long soliloquies of Ravensbane at this point...
...different organizations on the opportunities at the Prospect Union, requiring part of as many evenings as convenient within the next two or three weeks; 50 men to form entertainment troupes of six or eight men each to give an entertainment one evening each month or six weeks; men with talent for instrumental and vocal music, reading, gymnastics, and speaking are needed, as well as men with ability to give illustrated travel talks...
...scrupulous. To be scrupulous means a good reputation and a good reputation in the law often spells success. The capitalists do not want men like themselves to take charge of their cases, but men whom they can trust, and they are willing to pay well for this sort of talent, hence the reason why a lawyer should have a good reputation...
...House is compelled to recognize any man who tries to pass a privileged bill, except on two days of each month, called days of suspension. During these two days only is the Speaker an autocrat. As the Speaker is chosen from the members and is selected for pre-eminent talent, it is very natural that he should be the leader of the members. Mr. Cannon, the present Speaker, has often been called a despot, but he is a most benevolent despot...