Word: wave
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...other hand, several critics, not satisfied with denying the allegation that we are experiencing "an immorality wave", declare that, in spite of much talk and certain appearances, the younger generation of today is actually better than its predecessors. Such is the view of President Sills of Bowdoin College, who writes: "The undergraduate of the present day is, I am sure, as good as any of his predecessors". The Yale Daily News, in discussing the Yale Promenade, says that -- "From every side comes comment not only that a 'pleasant time was had by all', but that the pleasant time was achieved...
There is something humorous in the suddenness with which this wave of industry has hit the College, but it has its more serious side. So long as no credit is given for tutorial preparation it will be difficult to persuade students that they are really expected to do tutorial reading before the immediate proximity of the examinations impresses on them the necessity of earnest work. As long as students hold their present attitude the tutorial system will not attain its fullest usefulness; for only the rare student will devote serious efforts on work for which he is receiving no college...
Holy Communion, 7.30. Church School 9.45. Morning Prayer and Sermon, 11.00 At 7:30 P. M. a Special Musical Service will be given. Two mottettes by Gounod, "Gallia" and By Babylon's Wave" will be sung by the vested choir of thirty boys and men under the direction of James E Bagley, organist and choir master...
...fine weather yesterday was a great help to the relay men in turning in good times. Unless another cold wave comes, the relay teams will have an excellent opportunity for practice in the next few days. While the weather has been a handicap to the men, Coach Bingham expresses satisfaction with the showing...
...that education is the curse of the modern world. I will quality that by saying that education is a curse as inflicted on the modern world. I am always reminded of and quote the words of my friend, the poet William Yates, who has spoken of the 'vast wave of ignorance that spreads from our schools.' Personally, I believe that all good culture descends from father to son. Modern education breaks into this splendid chain by starting new and unnecessary ideas. The parent on the other hand, knows nothing bad. Of course I realize that most persons think...