Word: keen
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...play of Hamlet is unceasingly attractive in its human and dramatic power. Throughout the tragedy there is an artful blending of realism with high poetic skill. The drawing of the characters is definite, keen, and very impressive...
...evenings. The comedy has been seen in Boston before, with both Mrs. Potter and Mr. Bellew in it, and was, in fact, one of their earlier successes. The Wednesday and Saturday matinees will be devoted to "Camille," and Mrs. Potter's impersonation of the heroine will be watched with keen interest. Some three years ago Zola's "Therese" was a portion of the Potter-Bellew repertoire, and in response to the popular demand this powerful play will be given one performance, and that will be Saturday night, the last of the engagement...
...rarely that a more pleasing comedy is presented. It is at once clean, wholesome, pathetic and merry, without a dull scene in it. The plot is well sustained throughout, and culminates joyously, enlisting the fine sympathies of one's nature and sends the audience away with a sense of keen and clean delight. "In Mizzoura" is well known, having been produced more recently than "The Gold Mine," and those who remember Mr. Goodwin's superb impersonation of Jim Radburn, the Mizzoura sheriff, will welcome the announcement of its revival with unalloyed pleasure...
...that time president of the Board. In character he was one of the last of the Puritans, a typical New England man. Like the Puritans, he was simple minded, devoted to his duty, and of a strong Christian faith. His wit was like a New England winter, bracing and keen, sometimes cutting; his heart like the New England June, soft and beautiful; and his whole character like a New England landscape, rugged and strong. He had all the Puritan's love of controversy and all the Puritan's firm confidence in God and His wisdom...
...visit of Professor J. Estlin Carpenter to the University has been of notable value. His activity here has been great; while serving as University preacher he has also given many lectures and sermons. He was a man of strong character and keen, searching intellect. For the beneficent influence he has exerted, the University is deeply grateful...