Word: seemly
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...picture as Booth presented it to us changed frequently almost it would seem with the deliberate intention of the actor. It has been said that the sight of a beloved face in the audience used to inspire Booth, and put new warmth into his acting. He was by nature of the classic school, and he fell naturally into the poses, which caused many people to think of him as cold and statue like. In Mr. Booth's interpretation of the part of Hamlet, the points where you value the picture of the character most are first; in the scene where...
...attitude of Harvard undergraduates with reference to the question of intercollegiate football seems to me to be totally mistaken. I cannot agree with those who say that it is our duty to submit to the desire of the Faculty without a word. There is such a thing as violent, childish kicking against authority; there is also such a thing as a courteous, manly expression of conviction, and how exception can be taken to the latter, I cannot see. In the present instance the Faculty have acted contrary to what undergraduates with practical unanimity believe to be the good...
...four bow men presented an excellent appearance in their body work and watermanship, Shepard, however, is not rowing well. His blade work and body work are both bad and do not seem to be improving...
...receive the names of those who are going to attend the junior dinner, should fill rapidly. Judged by the number of candidates for her various athletic teams, Ninety-six has shown more class spirit than any of the other classes now in the College, which would of itself seem to be ample assurance of the success of the dinner. For the display of class feeling there is no more fitting opportunity than this single occasion on which all members of a class may meet for some other purpose than the re-election of officers; and we are glad to believe...
...Yale News has received further letters on "Yale's Greatest Need." Additional endowment funds and a reorganization of the corporation seem to be universally regarded among Yale's graduates as the crying need...