Word: brilliants
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...unusually brilliant programme was given by the Symphony Orchestra in Sanders Theatre last evening. It began with Mendelssohn's Overture, "Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage." an excellent example of so-called "programme music." The orchestration of this overture is especially notable, solo effects being given to almost all the instruments in the orchestra including a liberal share to the kettle drums...
...December Century may be called an Early California number. The opening paper. "Lite in California before the Gold Discovery" by Gen. Bidwell, is a plain, unvarnished tale, its romance being all concentrated in its brilliant illustrations. "Ranch and Mission Days in Alta California," is more picturesque in effect though written with equal simplicity. "Trading with the Indians" and "The Date of the Discovery of the Yosemite" complete the California quartette...
...glad to see that arrangements have been undertaken for a foot ball dinner by the same committee, practically as officiated last year. The brilliant success of that affair after a defeat augurs well for this dinner of congratulation. Those who intend to go can and should help the committee by signing without delay. Judging from the enthusiasm of the college and the certainty of interesting and stirring exercises, the chief difficulty will be in getting a dining hall large enough for the crowd...
Bliss took Harvey's place and Jones that of Thomas. Almost immediately McClung got the ball on a punt of Homans and made a touch-down after a long and brilliant run. The goal made Yale's points...
...Museum Company continue their charming presentation of old comedies with Holcroft's "The Road to Ruin" this week. The play is interesting though not brilliant nor especially witty, but the acting is very even and satisfactory. The cleverest assumption is the character acting of Mr. Barron as Mr. Silky. Messrs. Plympton and Wilson and Miss O'Leary also made decided successes. "London Assurance" will be given Thursday and the rest of the week...