Word: charming
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Cawdor Castle and Culloden Moor," by J. C. R. Dorr, is a vivid description of that interesting place. Theodore Child contributes "The Literary Career in France," a paper which is well worth reading. "The Discovery of the Rocky Mountains." by Francis Parkman, is not only instructive but possesses the charm of the other writings of that able historian. Perhaps the most interesting article in this number is that by Ellen Terry Johnson, called "The Queen Behind the Throne." It is a short sketch of a wonderful woman, the Princess des Ursins, the Madame de Maintenon of Spain. The writer enters...
...another view, yet after its manner excellent, is the story of "How I was not Married." The touch is light and graceful, and hence well adapted to the plot. There are, in the course of the story, many of the delicate turns which, when skilfully handled, always add a charm of their own. Julia's clever plot to outwit the maniac minister is a particularly happy idea...
...article in an entirely different vein is "An August Dream." This is a pleasant story of summer life at Lake George and despite the fact that it sometimes drops into a little over sentimentality, it leaves a feeling of charm with the reader. To one who has spent a summer at Lake George, the story brings back pleasant recollections...
...trophies for the victorious '87 Yale 'Varsity crew were distributed just before the recess to every member, including the substitutes. The trophies consist of a rolled gold watch charm with a miniature representation of an eight-oared shell on one side, and the name and position of the man to whom the trophy is given, on the other. The design is quite unique, and will be a lasting and useful souvenir...
...recent graduate, who has just returned from a stay of three years in Egypt and Syria, where he has been studying the Semitic languages. He has been appointed instructor to supply the place of Professor Toy, and his great knowledge of the language enables him to preserve the charm and spirit of the original unimpaired...