Word: wide
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...brought before him, for the speech was to be very public indeed. The saloon hushed. Putting his lips close to the instrument, Thomas Alva Edison delivered himself of one of the briefest addresses in history; an address known by heart by all kinds and conditions of men, the wide world over; an address which Mr. Edison helped to compose half a century ago out of a rough draft from the brain of Dr. Alexander Graham Bell. With blue eye a-twinkle, said Mr. Edison: "Hello...
...these eventually joined the able tutorial staff formed with Harris, by sauve, swarthy Samuel, who has always remained the driving power of their educational projects. His brisk, confident speech, the quick movements of his chunky body, the very sheen of his black hair and the flashing smile on his wide mouth, gave an impression of prime mental masculinity that has attracted colleagues and stimulated faltering students. "Here," say the latter, "is a man who makes molehills of mountains. He is swift, sure, knows what is wanted. Though warmhearted, he is cold-blooded toward examinations. He spots them, stabs them...
...band will be assisted this afternoon by Miss Marjorie Moody, soprano; Mr. John Dolan, cornet, and Mr. George Carey, xylophone. Following is the program, which contains a wide range of pieces from classical music to jazz: 1. Gaelic Fantasy, "Armrain No N-Gaedeal" (New), O'Donnell The Band 2. Cornet Solo, "The Carnival" Arban Mr. John Dolan 3. Suite, "Cuba under Three Flags" (New) Sousa a. Under the Spanish. b. Under the American. c. Under the Cuban. The Band 4. Soprano Solo, "I am Titania," from "Mignon," Thomas Miss Marjorie Moody 5. a. Love Scene from "Feuersnoth" R. Strauss...
...editorial competition will consist largely of writing editorials every evening, on subjects of timely interest. College affairs are naturally treated at great length, but any event of fairly wide interest may find reflection in the editorial columns of the CRIMSON...
During his wide travels Lieutenant Sousa has received numerous decorations in recognition of his ability as a leader and a musician. Besides being decorated with the Victorian Order of England he has received the Palms of the Academy, a French decoration and medals from other countries...