Word: showings
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...public would not tolerate the plays of our literary men. To test the truth of this assertion is now the purpose of the Theatre of Art and Letters. It has made a fair beginning in New York and now with its most representative play, it is to try to show by performances in different cities that the public is sufficiently intelligent to enjoy a "literary play." The company also intends, when more firmly established to organize a school for dramatic learning, to fit men chiefly to follow out the theories of this particular school. We believe that there...
After the first meeting which will be held on March 24, speakers from the University who, at the first meeting shall show themselves able men, will be selected as members...
...faculty recommendation, the Corporation can hardly disregard our request. It is safe to say that the success of the new scheme depends to a very large extent on the quickness and thoroughness with which it is pushed through. Nothing could be more detrimental to it than any show of indifference from the men at the general tables, and we hope that each one will see to it that he does his part by signing the petitions without delay...
...children playing in the market place are actually playing on the very edge of this tumultuous life. Children like to imitate things in real life. They have their shops, their houses, and then markets and sail their ships on the water. One often feels like keeping children from this show of real life which is to come only too soon...
...chances for victory or defeat. We do not mean to imply that we shall refuse obstinately all compromise. If Yale can point out clearly serious faults in our plan, and if a reasonable concession will promote the interests of athletics, it is safe to say that Harvard will show a fair spirit and act in a sportsmanlike manner. It should be borne in mind that Yale asked for a statement of Harvard's position in regard to the undergraduate question. Harvard has made this statement, but it is in no way a formal proposition to Yale...