Word: effective
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Curtiss, chairman of the committee in charge of the Harvard-Yale boat race, has put into effect several new plans for the comfort of visitors at New London on June 28. Among these is a new observation train, which is being built by the Central Vermont Railway from an original design. The train will be equipped with every modern appliance for safety, including air-brakes and an air-whistle communicating with the engineer. In addition to a patent interlocking coupler, safety chains will be added between the cars, and with the platforms connecting the cars, the train will have...
Since the first public performances the play has been considerably cut down and re-arranged, particularly the burlesque on "Robespierre," and it is expected that the rest given the players yesterday evening will have the effect of enlivening the whole performance. Seats are on sale at Thurston's, Herrick's, Heard's and the box office...
...dance and chorus are striking. The play is well staged throughout, the chorus have a splendid swing to them and most of the specialties go off with smoothness and success with the exception perhaps of the Spanish dance and the quintette. The costumes are extremely pretty and the whole effect of the piece is delightful...
Loughlin led at the bat with three singles and a triple out of four times at bat. Fincke and Kendall also hit well. In the field, Wendell played the best game, having four put-outs, two on difficult chances. At shortstop, George showed the effect of lack of practice and inexperience in the position. Reid's throwing to second was accurate, but slow...
...lobbing with great precision when necessary. By far the most interesting match of the day, however, was the one between Williams and D. Brannon of St. Mark's. Williams won out by remarkable steadiness and clever placing. He has an unusually strong backhand stroke which he uses with great effect...