Word: humor
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...much criticism for alleged reckless operating--was a physician very conservative himself in the matter of operations. This conservatism was a dominant mental trait, of a piece with his rather reserved personality, under which, however, for those who know him well, flowed a vein of genial humor. It was often remarked that he and the late Dr. Maurice Richardson were the close friends they were "by the law of opposites...
...indifference: A senior once languidly remarked, as he entered Appleton Chapel to hear the Baccalaureate Sermon, "Well this is the first and last time I'll go in here;" and a Junior once admitted, when asked where the College Chapel was, that he did not know. Pathetic, yes, and humorous, but a kind of pathos and humor that can make hypocrites of a good many of us. For several years after compulsory Chapel was abolished, such episodes might have been expected, for a reaction is normal after any ailment. Undoubtedly the next Count at Harvard will convulse us with tales...
...conclusion Mr. Noyes read three more poems, "The Highwayman" a romantic ballad, "The Forty Singing Seamen" a farciful narrative of much humor, and a poetic presentation of "The Creation...
Professor Copeland, after a great deal of urging, has very kindly consented that his last reading of the year on Wednesday, March 26, shall be in the Living Room of the Union instead of in the Dining Room. The subject, as he has announced it, is "Irish Wit, Humor, and Pathos--in English and the Brogue...
...Hall by the Harvard Chapter of Delta Upsilon, offers an unusual opportunity for seeing one of the funniest of Elizabethan comedies presented under conditions which practically assure its success. Elaborate costumes, competent stage direction, well selected music, more than ordinary amateur histrionic talent, together with Shakespeare's most uproarious humor, are considerations which render it most probable that this production will come up to the high standard of Delta Upsilon performances...