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...temptation to choose an unfamiliar word for its mere sound is a trap that has caught others besides the Government and Mrs. Malaprop. The prodigious oaths of small boys can scarcely be called profanity: they are nothing more than an innocent Pistolese, "full of sound and fury, signifying nothing." Politicians, publicity agents, and country ministers have vocabularies of similar range and equal disregard for dictionary conventions. One is reminded of the early CRIMSON book-review which said that Professor Norton's notes on the Lowell letters were of course "of infinitesimal value...
...temptation to choose an unfamiliar word for its mere sound is a trap that has caught others besides the Government and Mrs. Malaprop. The prodigious oaths of small boys can scarcely be called profanity: they are nothing more than an innocent Pistolese, "full of sound and fury, signifying nothing." Politicians, publicity agents, and country ministers have vocabularies of similar range and equal disregard for dictionary conventions. One is reminded of the early CRIMSON book-review which said that Professor Norton's notes on the Lowell letters were of course "of infinitesimal value...
...George Riddle '74 will give a reading in New Lecture Hall this evening at 8 o'clock under the auspices of the Speakers' Club. The reading will be from the following works: "The Ballad of East and West," by Kipling; "A Modern Sermon," anonymous; "Mrs. Malaprop," from "The Rivals," by Sheridan; "Mark Antony and the Roman Citizens," from "Julius Caesar," by Shakspere; "A Piece of Red Calico," by Stockton; "The Sleeping Car," by Howells...
...George Riddle '74 will read from Kipling, Sheridan, Kate Douglas Wiggin, Southey, and others in the Living Room of the Union this evening at 7.30 o'clock. The program will be as follows: "The Ballad of East and West," Kipling; Mrs. Malaprop, "The Rivals," Sheridan; "Wives in a Social Game," Anonymous; The Village Dressmaker. "Timothy's 'Quest," Kate Douglas Wiggin; "The Cataract of Lodore," Southey; "A Female Jury," Arlo Bates; "L'Envoi," "The Seven Seas," Kipling...
...truly, and the performance was delightful. Mr. Jefferson as "Bo Acres" was very lively, and Mr. Florence as "Sir Lucius O'Trigger." was equally amusing. Miss Allen who took the part of "Lydia Languish" has improved wonderfully and her acting was especially worthy of note. Mrs. Drew overacted Mrs. Malaprop a trith while Mr. Paulding as "Captain Absolute" was lifeless and flat...