Word: worldly
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Fremantle is the author of "The World the Subject of Redemption," which comprises the Bampton Lectures for 1883 delivered before the University of Oxford...
...four years course a young graduate usually knows very little more of the outside world, and its significances to him, than when he entered college. He has spent the previous years of his life thinking not of the world, but of himself; and when his college life suddenly disappears the question confronts him "What can I do?" Is his ambition and ability for political strength, for a power in government, or do the activities and prizes of business seem nearer his grasp? The grandeur and dignity of both may well tempt him, for in both we find, on the whole...
Professor C.H. Toy, spoke of Dr. Everett's work on the editorial staff of the "New World." His business ability, which is somewhat lost sight of among the greater traits of his character, was shown in the clearest light in his work for the financial success of the magazine. His editorial writing was brilliant and of lasting value, and in his articles he presented the gist of the religious thought of the times...
...conception of men as to their place in the world has been much changed by scientific developments in recent times. The old idea that the world and all its living tenants were suddenly created is is giving way to the conviction that men of every age are a part of a vast, orderly development of which none know the beginning...
Boston Symphony Orchestra Concert. Miss Edith Thompson, Soloist. Sanders Theatre, 7.45 p. m. Programme: Mozart, Overture, "Magic Flute"; Grieg, Concerto for Pianoforte; Schubert, Ballet Music, "Rosamunde"; Dvorak, Symphony No. 5, "From the New World...