Word: merriment
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...original Thanksgiving Day was sacred. We American have a lighthearted way of turning any holiday to merriment, no matter how, solemn it may have been in the past. After all this is not an unfortunate trait, for an occasion may be honored better by enjoyment than by solemn sighs; and that especially if we keep in mind--as who can not at this moment of history--our gratitude for a successful year...
...Majestic Theatre presented to its audience last evening a vaudeville show unique in every form. From start to finish the audience lost itself completely in the humor and merriment provided by this week's all-star cast. The "Seven Musical Spillers" brought back reminiscences of Ed Wynn's "Black and White" orchestra; Earl Richard, of Passing Show fame, entertained with "coon" wit and song; the "White Way Trio" gave choice selections from Broadway's repertoire of ragtime, pathos and humor; William Moran and Al Wiser proved that they were not only good jugglers but also adept comedians; the "Glorias" charmed...
James Barton & Co. in vaudeville's funniest interlude took first honors. His clever impersonations and skilful dancing were excellently done. Bert Hanlon had a steady flow of merriment and drew well deserved applause from the audience...
...average spectator who hails from districts foreign to the solemn traditions of Beacon Hill, is astounded at his display or merriment. And he is perplexed as to its source. Whether it be simply an unrecognized playfulness in the makeup of Boston's citizens, or whether it veers to the other extreme in the shape of a seriously perverted sense of humor, is hard to say. Whatever its excuse, it must be as irritating to the actors as it is to the playgoer who wants to get his money's worth of thrills, shudders, or sighs...
...Trophy Room. Among the guests at this dinner will be Professors A. C. Coolidge '87, G. H. Edgell '09, Theodore Layman '97, R. B. Merman '96 and several prominent undergraduates. The lecture will come at 8 o'clock and the speaker will be introduced by Professor R. B. Merriment...