Word: interest
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Born in 1757, Gillray soon developed remarkable ability at caricaturing, and before his death in 1815 had come to wield perhaps a more powerful influence than any other Britisher not directly affiliated with a political party. His cartoons touched every possible matter of public interest; and as he lived in a period of fast-occurring and momentous events, to follow his sketches is to learn the history of the times...
...Napoleon was preparing to invade England; and the French Assembly was reported to have declared that England could not cope single-handed with the armies of the Tricolor. In one of his most elaborate and brilliant drawings, Gillray shows the thick-set Napoleon urging his fleet on; the chief interest, however, lies in the different reactions seen in the faces of the onlookers in England--Sheridan making a dramatic speech, and Fox hiding behind...
...meeting of the Schoolboy Rowing Association it was decided to hold the annual Schoolboy Regatta, which is sponsored by Harvard, in the Charles River Basin on Saturday June 1. The event which is open to all preparatory schools in the vicinity of Boston, is held each year to stimulate interest in schoolboy rowing. This year the race for the eights will be divided into two heats, one for private schools and the other for public schools. In the four-oared crew race, however, both divisions will row in the same heat...
...large number of aspirants turned out for the preliminaries at the start of the week and have furnished some exciting bouts. Three matches are counted upon to attract especial interest tonight. Former Captain Joseph Lifrak '29, who usually wrestles in the 145-pound class, will face W. W. Mein '32 in the 165-pound class. The unlimited bout promises plenty of action when P. N. Vonckx '31 opposes the new captain. Nathaniel Warner '30. The 115-pound engagement sees C. G. Chase '30 facing Crispin Cooke '32, both have performed notably this season and are in top form...
...following lectures will be of interest during the next two days...