Word: brilliants
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...this week only, Marie Jansen will appear at the Hollis in her new play called Miss Dynamite. This is one of the most brilliant and humorous farces which has ever been written in this country. In addition to Miss Jansen there is an excellent supporting company. Mr. Frederic Bond is her leading man, while the two beautiful young women Misses May Merrick and Hope Ross who were in her company last year remain with...
...Holmes's deservedly great reputation in his profession was equalled and even exceeded by his fame as a writer of both prose and verse. While in college, he contributed largely to the Register, one of the forerunners of the Advocate. His first brilliant piece was the poem he delivered at the Phi Beta Kappa dinner after his return from Paris. The Atlantic Monthly first brought his name prominently before the public as the author of the "Autocrat of the Breakfast Table," which was received with great favor. Since then his success has been uninterrupted...
...centre showed unexpected strength and Dartmouth was unable to gain an inch at that point. In fact the general defensive play of the whole line was very satisfactory. The only substantial gains Dartmouth made were once or twice when A. Brewer was pocketed. As usual C. Brewer did some brilliant running and seldom failed to make his distance when called upon. There was, however, almost no interference and the gains were almost all due to the individual work of the backs...
...flowers can now be seen at the University Garden. On entering the gate on Garden street, one finds, on the left hand, arranged in a roockery, a choice selection of the plants which were favorites in English gardens in the time of Queene Anne. Just beyond, there is a brilliant mass of "flame" Azaleas and Rhododendrons, with their humbler relatives from the swamps. Further on is a large group of desert plants, fringed under the higher maples and magnolias, with tree ferns and palms from the conservatory. Fronting these are clustered excellent representatives of the flora of the Australasian colonies...
...varsity defeated the academy team at Exeter Saturday. The contest, although not close, was interesting on account of the brilliant fielding of both nines. The work of the 'varsity, both in the field and at the bat, was encouraging. Four of the seven runs were earned and sharp fielding prevented Exeter from scoring oftener. Wiggin made two phenomenal catches in center field and Paine and Whittemore also fielded well. C. J. Paine was in the box for six innings and pitched well. Highlands pitched the last inning. The game was called at the end of the seventh inning in order...