The Dean of Women was introducing the newcomers to the college and thought fit to touch the subject of sex morality:
"In moments of temptation, ask yourselves just one question: Is an hour of pleasure worth a lifetime of shame?"
At the end of the lecture she asked if there were any questions. One of the girls timidly raised her hand and said:
"Could you tell us how you make it last one hour?"...
US World's FairIn 1853, the first US World's Fair opened in New York.Born of a desire to recreate and, if possible, surpass the British Crystal Palace exhibition of 1851, it was promoted by New York businessmen, including Horace Greeley. Modeled after London's impressive structure, the iron and glass New York Crystal Palace was an octagonal form, with Greek-cross superstructure abutting a round dome at the center and tall minarets at the outer angles. The building housed 4,854 exhibitors, of whom about half came from 23 foreign nations. The roof of the ill-fated Crystal Palace leaked and heavy rains ruined exhibits and soaked visitors. Delays, poor management and dwindling attendance caused the exposition to close with a substantial loss. |
