Word: merited
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...unfortunate role of Godred and it is not his fault that he does not succeed. He has an attractive personality and dramatic ability, but in this play he is doomed to fail. Miss Olive Tell is miscast as Lady Silchester and the only one of the cast whose merit stands out above the rest is Mr. Sidney Greenstreet, whose characterization of Henry VIII is highly successful...
...rollicking soldier of fortune. Although he has had considerable experience on the concert stage, Mr. MacFarlane is comparatively new to the drama, his role of the "Laird" in Trilby, seen here last fall, being his first venture in that line. As yet he has attained no great degree of merit as an actor, but his personality is so pleasing that one is inclined to overlook his histrionic short-comings...
...about Mr. Kirby's "Sonnet" which is lacking in Mr. Sanger's "To --?". The "Winter Symphony" of Mr. Norris is another good work, and Mr. Benshimol is deadly serious with his "Cry and Echo." But perhaps the finest piece of verse in the number, and a poem of genuine merit, is Mr. Rogers' "Victory." The new board has very praiseworthy intentions, and it is on the way toward success...
...committee of award will consist of the members of the Division of Fine Arts, or of a group of members or other persons whom the Division may designate. If, in any year, no work is considered of sufficient merit, the prizes may be withheld...
...games the proposed stadium would be the most logical place to hold the event, according to those interested in having the bill passed. Colonel Harts, Superintendent of Parks and Buildings in Washington, was instrumental in having the bill presented Congress and with many other prominent men believes in the merit of the proposal. The bill is still in committee, but, it is believed, will be reported out with a favorable recommendation and passed by the House. In the meantime there will be a campaign of wide proportions waged to ensure its success. The amateur Athletic Union through its members...