Word: bibbers
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Dates: during 1892-1892
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...Gentleman", somehow suggests the stories of Van Bibber, the immortal. It is rather an attractive little thing and is cleverly done. Perhaps we are putting it too strong when we say it is only mediocre; it is better than the average story in college papers but after all, it is only a trifle - though, to be sure, a pleasant...
...While the Shows went on" is a good piece of work. The interest is well sustained not withstanding the length and unchanging form of the story. "He" as the hero is designated, suggests somehow the great Van Bibber and the sketch in its motive brings to mind "A Walk up the Avenue" by Richard Harding Davis. The verse of the number is neither extensive nor remarkable; the "Song; after the manner of An Old Poet" deserves to be mentioned however...