Word: one
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...This is one of the proofs that Mr. Fox has chosen a simple theme, almost perilously simple in its freedom from machinery of any kind. But the story is told with a directness and grace that give it a charm, lacking in many more elaborate literary structures...
...Pierian are to be congratulated in their acquisition of a permanent coach and one so competent as Mr. Loeffler. With his aid and by adopting a stricter policy in regard to membership, the standard of the orchestra promises to be higher in the future. Moreover assurance of good training will doubtless prove an attraction...
...general rule, it is extremely hard for the judges to select the best four out of a large number of five minute speakers. Then again a five minute speech in offering little opportunity for rebuttal does not furnish a true criterion of argumentative power. By providing for more than one preliminary trial if the number of contestants is large, the new regulations insure adequate trial to every promising debater, and in the second trial the longer speeches will bring out capabilities in sustained work and rebuttal. The final step in this weeding out process in its character of a regular...
...arranged as to providing a photograph. It is a little unfortunate, however, that a very few can do much towards counteracting the consideration which the rest of their class-mates are willing to give. For example, about half a dozen men in the first page of engravings, one on the second, three on the third, and four on the fourth page, through indifference, neglect, or other unknown cause, are serving as an antidote to the prompt attention which over one hundred other Seniors gave. As the "other unknown causes" might include some such substantial one as sickness, the committee refrains...
...really think Griffith's at 7 Brattle street, Harvard square, is one of the best conducted barber shops I ever saw. I always feel satisfied when I get my hair cut there. They take so much pains in trimming it to have it look just so. Of course they make a specialty of haircutting. Get Griffith to hone your razor...