Word: reads
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...defect of the Freshman Year has hitherto been a tendency to indolence and apathy which is always the chief cause of mischievous pleasure-seeking. If the dormitories do not result in a more enjoyable, as well as a more serious and more profitable Freshman Year, we have not read human nature aright...
Though this will be the first production of the play, the book has been widely read by noted persons in dramatic circles, who are unanimous in their praise of its rich humor and tender pathos. Its glimpses of stage and "high society" life are exceedingly clever and amusing and there is an intensely human atmosphere about the play which readily appeals to one. The opening act which takes place behind the scenes of a theatre is remarkable for its brilliancy and realism...
...Thanksgiving festival in Brooks House last evening was such a complete success that those in charge have felt encouraged to repeat the experiment next year, and perhaps during the Christmas holidays. The attendance was large, and the entertainment interesting and in keeping with the occasion. Mr. Hersey read some selections from Merrick and Dean Briggs spoke briefly. There was music by a Glee Club and an instrumental trio; and an under graduate magieian and a graduate cutionist added to the variety of a very pleasant evening...
...short history of the society will be read, and the keys will be presented. After the dinner, a number of speeches will be made, but a definite list of speakers cannot yet be announced. Members of other chapters now enrolled as officers or students of the University are cordially invited to be present...
Refreshments will be served before the entertainment, for which the services of Mr. Putnam, a well-known elocutionist, have been secured. Mr. F. W. C. Hersey '99, of the English Department, will read; singing will be furnish by a quartet from the Glee club, and instrumental music by a trio from the Mandolin Club...