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Thereafter she devotes herself strictly to her art, winning acclaim all over the world, from royalty, from the critics, from the people. Years later, with the world at her feet, she sees Carl again, and triumphs sweetly. For the hapless Carl, "already too stout," finds her, a languidly smiling, altogether superior creature, "sitting in the drawing-room of my handsome suite in Vienna's best hotel, reading a new and much discussed novel...
...long line of distinguished private citizens is one of this country's proudest boasts and one of its chief claims to the gratitude of the world. But too often the country for which these men have worked has been niggardly in its recognition and acclaim. As a general rule it has been necessary for a great man to step into the political limelight before receiving his due. Of late, partly as a result of increased publicity offered by the Press, partly, perhaps, as the result of a growing sensitiveness among the people, the value to the nation of the services...
Between 4.45 and 5 o'clock tomorrow afternoon the undergraduates of the University will acclaim Charles William Eliot '53, President of Harvard University, Emeritus, in the Yard. The University hand will start playing at 4.30. A large space has been cleared of snow, and a platform will be erected between the steps of the University Hall, facing Harvard Hall for the ceremony...
...Amid the acclaim of women Democrats, Mrs. Thomson announced her candidacy, saying: "Should the voters honor me by selection for this post I would look upon it as a step forward for our party and the women of America, and I would necessarily look upon it, not as a personal vote, but more in the light of a generous recognition by the voters of this district of the women of Louisiana...
...organizations. Now he has buried himself in the Kentucky mountains where, with Mrs. Mac-Kaye, he has studied the natives, their strange language and customs and has already written five plays concerning these simple folk. The first (This Fine Pretty World), recently produced in Manhattan, met with high critical acclaim. Such is Percy MacKaye's career...