Word: proving
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...ourselves in terrible earnestness for the fierce efficiency of war. Each man who is truly and wisely patriotic will fit himself for that work in which he is proficient, and accept whatever place needs his special abilities. We may not all be captains in the company. But we should prove to ourselves what we may do, then accept our duty...
...plays of the Dramatic Club have always been welcomed before for their intrinsic worth and the high quality of their presentations. This year, according to advance reports, will prove no exception to the rule. The plays which have been selected are interesting in subject-matter and adequate in treatment. The standard of acting, the general quality of the production, can best be measured by those who attend tomorrow night...
...those who are expecting calls to join military units in preparation for war, the plays may prove a replica of the great ball in Brussels on the eve of the battle of Waterloo. If they do, if war is declared, may the Dramatic Club's endeavors prove an omen for us as the festivities at Brusseis did for the British...
...Brecker, who has been showing plenty of speed, has also experienced the same difficulty. Of the other men, Robinson, Washburn and Newton have the edge and any of these may develop into a first-string pitcher. Robinson is the only left-hander among the candidates, and should prove a valuable member of the pitching staff...
...team by a slight improvement in batting. S. Osgood is another player who should make a good man in the short field. Of the third basemen E. S. Hobbs is easily the leading candidate. He is a sure fielder, a fast man on the bases, and will prove a great source of strength to the team...