Word: lacking
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...part absolutely but he cannot 'get it over the footlights' without an underlying magnetism, for it is this fundamental magnetism which distinguishes the good from the bad actor. A man may be good in dramatic technique--his mechanics, so to speak, may be perfect-- but if one feels the lack of this foundation stone one cannot but classify the man as a poor actor. The same is partially applicable to the playwright, but the chief advantage of the community theatre to him is the opportunity it affords for closer touch with his audience and greater cooperation with his producer...
...scrapper" of the type of Hubbard or Sedgwick. His build is not so good and he is unable to give such punishment as is meted out by his giant comrades. He is a steadying influence in the line, and it is by no means certain that Sedgwick, handicapped by lack of practice, will displace his slighter rival for the tackle position...
...Democratic party in this state is literally "shot to pieces." Its only leader of consequence, Senator David I. Walsh, has refused to take any part in the campaign. The state committee has made a few motions, but has found itself at all times handicapped by lack of funds, and while the Democratic women had their committees working months before the Republicans, the latter scored heavily in the all-important registration work in every section of the state; not excluding Boston...
...hundred and sixty yard dash was substituted for the two-twenty because of lack of straightaway. This event was won by H. W. Davis of Standish, with A. S. Simmons, a Smith man, and Norrie, a Gore man, capturing second and third. Davis' time was 17 1-5 seconds. The quarter-mile gave Standish a first place when P. Gossler crossed the tape in 56 3-5 seconds. S. P. Hutchinson and Barral, both of Smith, took the other two places. D. H. Wallace, running for Gore, won the gold medal in the half-mile, when he crossed the tape...
...change that is taking place in the student's attitude toward his work. The Educational Association has siezed on a good idea; non are more ready to admit it than members of the faculty. None are more ready to offer sound advice and that experience which the students lack. When old and young shall have put their heads together the resulting product is bound to be good...