Word: quainted
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...they were last, but handsome gold, silver and bronze medals. They are very valuable and ornamental, struck from dies especially made this year for the Association. On one side in bold relief is a demlpesagus-the emblem of he club,-and on the other, round the edge, in quaint, artistic letters, also in relief, is the name of the Association, and engraved in the middle the name of the race...
...Tale of Three Wise Men," is a curious little story. It is interesting mostly for its quaint style which is consistently sustained from beginning to end, a subtle vein of humor pervades the whole, and adds a good deal to the tale...
...Suite in D by Dvorak is a quaint composition, with a rustic undercurrent throughout the five movements. The suite is not peculiarly characteristic, as most of his works, but still fantastic rhythm and odd treatment in orchestration give it individuality. The variety of movement, color and theme in the suite reveals the composer...
...interesting article in the number is Mr. Warren's "Oxford to a Harvard Man." It is merely a sketch of a ramble through the old university town but it contains an entertaining account of the boating life of the university and a charming description of Magdalen College with its quaint old buildings and curious customs The college feeling at Oxford is well contrasted with the class and university feeling here. The article is brightly written, but is marred by errors in composition, due evidently, to haste in writing...
...though these fables be, they are now more attractive than ever in this new edition, with its rough edges and dainty covers. Indeed a more charming little volume could hardly be added to one's library, for the translation is in a happy vein, and the pictures are as quaint and old fashioned as the fables they illustrate. It is just the book to take up after an evening of study, before going to bed; for the fables are short and pointed, and while they amuse, they at the same time instruct without tiring the reader...