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...second set of performances of the present season an Icelandic drama in four acts called "Eyvind of the Hills," by Johann Sigurjonsson. This play is one of two published in a single volume this fall by the American Scandinavian Foundation of New York. The play was originally written in Danish and the American translation has been made by Henninge K. Schanche. There will be two performances of the production in Agassiz House Theatre on Friday, January 26, and Saturday, January...
Much has been written and said attacking democracy because of its inefficiency. While this unfortunate quality can never be entirely eradicated from democratic systems, yet the calling into service of real experts should so diminish it as to make this fault negligible. The Naval Advisory Board is accomplishing what a body of mere seamen cannot do, for such men as Edison in dealing with perplexing questions have a breadth of vision which no admiral could ever possess...
...Detroit, Bishop of Michigan, will conduct the regular service in Appleton Chapel tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock. Bishop Williams was dean of Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland, O., before he was consecrated Bishop of Michigan in 1906. He is the author of "A Valid Christianity for Today," and has written many reviews...
...friendly talk with Mr. Brett, president of the publishing company, after I had been apprised of the action, he admitted that 'persons of such importance and authority' that he could not disregard their complaints had handed in type-written lists of inaccuracies and compelled the suppression of the book. He said that many other complaints had been received, but when I asked him what their nature was he admitted that he had not looked into the matter personally. He was also unable to say who the 'important persons' were, or to whom the book had since been referred...
...Handbook of New England," by Porter E. Sargent '96, is a surprisingly complete compilation of most interesting and universally enlightening and useful statistics, covering all phases of New England life. Written primarily for the summer visitor to this district, and especially for the motorist, this volume yet contains a great deal of material, both historical and industrial, which cannot fail to interest the most casual reader...