Word: sparking
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...both good; we have rarely seen Mrs. Vincent act so quietly. Mr. Wilson makes the most out of the character of Mr. Meeker, but that is not much. "Dr. Clyde" will be given to-morrow afternoon for the last time. This evening, "A Fool and his Money" and "The Spark" are revived, forming an attractive bill. Saturday evening, Miss Annie Clarke takes a benefit as Lady Gay Spanker, in "London Assurance," and next Monday, "The Duke's Motto" will be produced...
...well played, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Burrows being especially good. Several new songs are inserted, and the text is partly rewritten. Next week "Pinafore" will be revived, with part of the original cast; Mr. Wilson, of course, appearing as Sir Joseph Porter. On Thursday evening "Papa Perrichon" and "The Spark" will be given...
...qualities which made it interesting detracted from its merit as an essay; it contained too many illustrations and anecdotes. On the other hand, its form was too scientific for the general reader, and its theory was too palpably modelled after that of Mr. Herbert Spencer to leave it one spark of originality. Yet the essay showed a wide knowledge of the subject, was well arranged and written, and as a whole made a good impression...
...victorious pennant would set ablaze a fierce enthusiasm for rowing; but now the double triumph of our crew and the addition to Harvard's trophies of two sets of colors arouses a little, feeble interest, which cannot call together a meeting of respectable numbers, and kindles one pitiable spark of enthusiasm, which flickers in a single weak cheer and goes out without a sputter. No more interest, no more enthusiasm, has been manifested over the achievements of the nine...
...sublimity, and the babbling brook murmurs a tender welcome to the musings of genius. The place of toil is deserted. No longer the busy bell chimes our summons, but with full hearts and nature's silent language, we will extinguish the illusive expression of felicity, and nourish the little spark of true bliss until it melts every heart into ecstasy...