Word: attempts
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...young fellow who "longs to swagger." He gets himself into many awkward situations, is secretly married, has a fight with bailiffs, is arrested, and makes a fool of himself because he is unable to curb his inordinate vanity. At the instigation of the villian Rynaldo, Fortunio and Valerio attempt to defraud their fathers. The denouement is most amusing and unexpected...
...admiration is generous and little restricted by the habit of criticism. It is not possible to accept all the conclusions of the writer, especially as he invalidates some of them himself--e. g., the simile of the lizard on the wall--but it is pleasant to see the genuine attempt to give a reason for the faith that is in the enthusiast...
...committee, consisting of P. M. Henry '09, R. M. Middlemass '09, and A. Sweetser '11, was appointed to confer with the committee chosen by the Corporation to manage the two dining halls of the University. The student committee will not aid in the management of the halls, but will attempt to effect a proper student organization in co-operation with the managing committee...
...which has been delayed by disputes between the builders, the firm of Hem and Haw. King Nimrod with difficulty evades the blandishments of the queen. The scene of the second act is laid at the bast of the tower of Babel. Hem and Haw settle their differences and attempt to complete the tower when they are frustrated by that famous catastrophe. The nation of Babylon is disorganized by the confusion of tongues, and in disgust Nimrod leaves with the queen for Egypt...
...present Gymnasium is so old and out-of-date that it seems inadvisable to attempt to enlarge and improve it. What the University needs is a new building, having a suitable swimming tank, modern locker rooms and baths, and a large floor for gymnastic classes and basketball games. For the necessary funds we must appeal to the University authorities and to the graduates, and we can assure them that the undergraduates will be exceedingly grateful for the gift of a Gymnasium which they can take pleasure in using and of which they will not need to be ashamed...