Word: insipidity
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...throughout the piece she acts her difficult part with considerable eloquence and power. As Geoffrey, David Powell was admirable in the role of a shallow, selfish man. The Hugh, of Warburton Gamble, and the Tony of J. Woodall Birde, were both thoroughly convincing parts. Miss Gillian Scaife, as the insipid Valentine, gave a delightfully pleasant impersonation of a thoroughly unpleasant woman...
Once arrived at Riverside, a scene of unparalleled activity will meet the jaded eye. Beer and other insipid compounds will foam on every hand. There will be aquatic sports in the village aquarium, water and breech-clouts to be provided by the management. Tennis courts will be at the disposal of owners of rackets and balls, and there will be a baseball game between the Married Men and Bachelors. Balls and bats must be carried by players. A track will be provided for clean-limbed young runners, for whom splendid prizes have been procured...