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Word: amateurs (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1910-1919
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...continue to fight. It is true that the world is advancing, but--look at Europe. (Here the pacifists may be pardoned for a reference to the United States and Canada). All law and order, all national and international equilibrium, are ultimately based upon arms, proceeds Mr. Militarist. One enthusiastic "Amateur Soldier" even suggests that government is merely a matter of brute force. Others are frequently heard to say that though perhaps force is not always the most reasonable or satisfactory arbiter of international disputes, yet is it the only ultimate one. Arbitrations and treaties are all very well, but some...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Education to Bring Peace. | 3/22/1915 | See Source »

...Every amateur theatrical production has its faults and the noticeable falling of "Robin the Robber" lies with the orchestra. It is unfortunate that the professional element is not allowed to creep in at this point, for the orchestra is the backbone of a musical comedy. Murray Hall, however, conducted extremely well for an amateur and undoubtedly the music will improve under his leadership. The dances of the chorus were uncommonly clever and pretty; the female principals were likewise, and the masculine principals were never overshadowed in ability. Yet this is not all, for lighting and costuming are added with...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: PI ETA PLAY SCORES SUCCESS | 3/20/1915 | See Source »

...annual meeting of the Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletics of America in New York Saturday afternoon, the 1915 intercollegiate track meet was awarded to the University of Pennsylvania, to be held on Franklin Field, Philadelphia...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: PENN. AWARDED TRACK MEET | 3/8/1915 | See Source »

Professor G. P. Baker '87 spoke on the college actor and his relation to the professional stage at the open meeting of the Dramatic Club yesterday afternoon. In his talk he emphasized the need of plasticity in the college actor, pointing out the tendency of amateur actors to simply learn the lines of the author, and neglecting to correctly impersonate the character. The college actor should remember that he is merely a color in a pattern, a part of a "stock company", not a star of the evening. Professor baker stated that the only way to build up a role...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: COLLEGE ACTORS CRITICIZED | 2/26/1915 | See Source »

...year's championship seven. Kilner, the right wing, also played on the 1913-14 Princeton team. Cox, whose brilliancy at left wing in last Wednesday's St. Nicholas. Creascents game nearly outshone Baker, is a former Yale player. Ellis at centre also comes from Yale. Trimble has been playing amateur hockey for several years and is a clever defensive...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FORMER COLLEGE STARTS ON ICE | 2/12/1915 | See Source »

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