Word: touche
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...charge of the conferences of foreign students, and separate sessions have been arranged for men from China, Japan, India, and Latin-America. A conference of theological students will also be held, and lastly denominational meetings, at which time the different churches will have an opportunity to get in touch with the strongest men of their denominations in New England colleges...
...verse of this number is notable. Hermann Hagedorn has a sure and practiced touch. His "America to Europe" says much in its fourteen lines and closes with the memorable phrase: "And that to live at ease may be to die." Arthur Ficke has put into his "Irises" the sound of the "Passing water of the cool stream, Coming from afar," and leaves a faint impression of a passion for which the real Iris would be no solace. Augustus Lord's "By Autumn Seas" is a manly utterance on the old theme of world desolation and the comfort of "Love...
...Bynner is not up to his poetic form in "Though Wisdom Dies." Wisdom is a theme which cannot be completely developed in two short stanzas nor can imagination be "uncurled small as forget-me-nots." The characteristics of the verse of this number are cleverness, insight, a sure, light touch, and a sense of the sober humor of the contrasts of life...
...graduation approaches we cannot help wondering what the future of the Class of 1916 will be. Will we keep in touch with our many friends scattered all over the country? Will we have successful reunions? Or will we have a long list of "lost" members, and poorly attended reunions...
...better qualified to speak on the subject of a "Naval Plattsburg" than Mr. Roosevelt, as he is in close touch with naval affairs at Washington from the nature of his office. The idea of a "Cruise," whereby those interested in marine matters may learn something about the workings of the Navy, was evolved mostly by him and this evening he will endeavor to clear up any difficulties or misunderstandings concerning...