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Word: seemly (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
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...though why it should be so called is not made very plain to the audience, is a sensational play with a well constructed plot, and although some of the characters and situations are worn a little threadbare by constant use, nevertheless are so skillfully managed as to make it seem almost like a new play. The play is well cast and the company appear to better advantage than in the many plays which they have presented...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Dramatic Notes. | 10/6/1886 | See Source »

...have remained as that which was permanent in the old Jewish system of theology and in the Christian church. In fact, Christ's life is but a monstrous, aspiring dream, which for centuries has astounded and will continue to astound men. The dreams are what to the lower nature seem unreal, - but the things which are seen are temporal and the things which are unseen are permanent. As to nations, so to individuals, visions arise of duty, of nobleness. And although such a vision will often disappear, still, having once shined upon our inward eyes, its inspiration remains after...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Chapel Services Last Evening. | 10/4/1886 | See Source »

Everything is still all right at the 'varsity quarters, and the men seem confident about the race next Saturday. Butler, '88, who had to wait over a few days at Cambridge on account of an examination, arrived day before yesterday. On the whole Harvard's chances for success never looked brighter, and it will be no surprise if the three victories of last year were repeated...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Yale's Crews. | 6/25/1886 | See Source »

...nine o'clock. This was done probably to prevent the Harvard 'varsity from watching them, as it certainly could not be a good thing for the men to row at such a late hour as a rule. They have changed their old stroke of last year considerably, and seem to be copying Harvard as closely as possible. Though they are by no means rowing perfectly, yet one can easily see that they are a decidedly better crew than '85, and will give Harvard a much closer rub than they did a year...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Columbia Crews. | 6/23/1886 | See Source »

...They seem to enjoy their life at New London, a great deal of their time when they are not rowing, being spent in walking about the streets in town, or lounging about the Crocker House...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Columbia Crews. | 6/23/1886 | See Source »

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