Word: effective
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...instruments like the piano, were in common use at this time. A very interesting feature of the lecture was the performance of a piece by Conperin, on a veritable old spinet,- a small box-like affair, with scarcely enough tone to be heard; on the whole a very funny effect. Among the other examples of the early writers were several old English pieces, of the first half of the 17th century, especially a "Hunting Jigg," by Dr. John Bull, a celebrated player on the "Virginal," an instrument much like the clarichord; likewise the Cat's Fugue by Scarlotti, and selections...
...plot requires, and the book seems at times strangely to lack a centain intensity of emotion which it ought to possess. In several of the climances that occur in the course of the story, the feeling is not sustained enough, and the situations fail to give their proper effect-the real effect produced on the reader being a slight sense of artificiality, Such a description of Beverly's character as is given in the first chapter by repeating a few stories of his childhood seems not only totally unnecessary, but entirely out of accord with the main tone...
...general effect produced by the book is thoroughly pleasing, and the story will easily take a foremost place among the best romances of late years. We believe that "The Duchess Amelia" places Mr. Wendell in the front rank of our younger authors. No work that has come before our notice of late has given more promise, or shown more strength than this latest addition to American fiction...
...regular change in the hours for breakfast and dinner at Memorial Hall goes into effect to-day. Breakfast from 7,30 to 9, and dinner from 6 to 7; lunch remains the same, from...
...innovation was carried into effect last evening. The student members of the Shakspere Club were invited to the reception tendered to Mr. Irving by Pres. Eliot...