Word: spot
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...presented on a conventionalized "Noh" stage, according to the customary Japanese style. The scenery for this stage consists of a single back-drop, on which is painted a Japanese pine tree, posts, with railings at each corner, and a regular "Noh" cyclorama. The lighting is done solely by spot lights, and a beautiful fantastic effect can be produced...
...danger of the restoration comes from the fact that the emperor is on the spot, and available for anyone who wishes to overthrow the present government. The possible sources of trouble are twofold. First there are political leaders who are antagonistic to the present government, and wish to get into power themselves. Such men would like to restore the emperor to his throne, and then appoint themselves prime minister and take the reins of government into their own hands. In the early days of the Republic there were many people who were dissatisfied with it, and desired to overthrow...
...have had some experience and are much above the average college pitcher, having records for steady good work all season. Captain Peters is now back in the game, having been out on account of an injured arm, acquired in the South Carolina game. Third base is also a sore spot in Yale's lineup. Hickey appeared to cover it at the beginning of the season but has deteriorated in his playing to such an extent that Kelley, captain of last year's freshman team, and Tommy Jones. Tad's brother are now fighting neck and neck for the position...
...departments of the game the University men showed splendid form, and Arthur Duffel, coach of the Northeastern nine and sporting editor of the Rosin Post, commenting on the contest said, "Harvard will have another championship team this year. The first game showed that the nine has hardly a weak spot...
Little did George Washington realize, when he designated a certain spot on the Hudson as a suitable place to train officers for the American Army, what the future West Point was to be. For those who are unfamiliar with the work and accomplishments of the United States Military Academy the last annual report of its Superintendent, Brigadier-General MacArthur, is extremely enlightening...