Word: spite
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...poetry, E. E. Hunt's translation and P. A. Hutchison's "Quatrain" are well-phrased, and the "Song" by W. G. Tinckom-Fernandez has a pleasing melody. But most notable is J. H. Wheelock's "Dawn in the City," which, in spite of serious defects, is well worth reading. Its merit lies in the vividness of its pictures, and the success the writer achieves in conveying the feeling inspired by a prospect of city streets in the gray light of morning. In this it recalls some of Mr. Henley's London poems. But its effectiveness is weakened by a curious...
...spite of many obstacles the Triple Alliance was finally formed between France, Spain and Italy. The alliance is desirable from a political point of view, and also for commercial and military reasons. The three nations oppose Germany's aggressive policy in Morocco, and support the French claims there...
However, in spite of that one deplorable blunder, it must be remembered that the track team has always been one of the most successful branches of athletics at Harvard, and that there are few if any coaches that Harvard has ever had who in any branch of sport have turned out as many teams victorious against Yale as has Coach Lathrop...
...believe that we are safe in assuming that the hockey team would hold practice in spite of the rain, if it were not for the unpleasant effect of warm water on ice. Yet rain seems to be the only excuse for the fact that the number of track candidates who reported yesterday for work held almost entirely indoors, was about one-third of the number who appeared for the first day's practice last winter. We do not believe that the track situation is in as serious a condition as these figures would indicate, and we hope that the next...
...number is Mr. Townsend's "Lord and Lady Bountiful," which has genuine humor and much felicity of detail. Mr. Powel's "up to the minute" story is a wild burlesque, of considerable merit, with a preface which might well be reduced to a title, and a postscript which in spite of its kindly spirit might well be omitted. Mr. Schenck's "Missing Mistletoe" is slow in getting under way, and sudden ever afterwards. Much of the dialogue lacks ease, but, the sudden part is diverting. Mr. Warren's "Lost Christmas" is a story of sorrow, told creditably yet lacking power...