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...thought out in the Dr. Park plan. It went further. The only regulation was "do what you will." But this platform unaccountably failed to attract a constituency. It has remained in darkness for a wheel's full circle. Yet the president of Wheaton College may succeed where the great laugher failed. He has the privilege of being able to confront teachers conclaves with his back to the club message. Rabelais could only address the intelligent few from behind a smoke screen of slapstick and in the language of a four-a-day fall...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: COME FULL CIRCLE | 10/27/1928 | See Source »

...only avowed object is to work up the drab news of a training camp in good rollcking fashion, evidently in the hope that the hearty laugher it induces, will strengthen the stomach muscles of the oarsmen...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Gales Ferry "Wow", Daily Publication of Eli Crew Camp, Dedicates Itself to Grass Protection and Local Gossip | 6/12/1925 | See Source »

...both plays. Her comedy--for it is only she and Mr. Lawford that lift "Divorcons" into really high comedy--is a delight; and her tragedy in the playlet is simple and absolutely convincing. She is charming to watch--delicate of color and fragilely beautiful--and wonderful to hear--in laugher or tears Mr. Lawford is the perfection of case, distinction, and effectiveness--in him is a touch of the whimsy that pervades Barrie's writings. Mr. Herbert as the well drawn husband is powerful and real in every detail of voice and manner. The surrounding company is adequate--with...

Author: By J. W. D. srymour, | Title: The Theatre in Boston | 1/30/1917 | See Source »

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