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Word: springing (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...dressed himself up in a new-grass green, and with this appropriate Easter finery steps forth for all the world to view. And, it must be owned, he cuts not a bad figure. In fact, if one's window be open to any of the vagrancies of early spring in Cambridge, one will find the Jester in a delightful mood, albeit a few of the stories and jokes he has for you are distinctly not after his best manner. There are, however, a sufficient number of high spots in his present repertoire to render the ensemble a product of very...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: EASTER FINDS LAMPY IN NEW GRASS-GREEN DRESS | 4/2/1928 | See Source »

Having now disposed of all that is questionable in the issue, we may turn to a consideration of what is more typical of Lampy at his best. There are three bits of very pleasing verse: the opening rondeau; "A Ballade of Spring" with an appropriate page decoration, and also "Place Your Bets" which is set in the midst of a fine page decoration. Of these three, perhaps "Place Your Bets" takes the laurel owing to the fine adaptation of decoration to the subject and execution of the verse, which of itself is more than good. But "A Ballade of Spring...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: EASTER FINDS LAMPY IN NEW GRASS-GREEN DRESS | 4/2/1928 | See Source »

...present issue is more uneven in its merit than perhaps seems necessary. But at the same time praise for the issue as a whole far out-weighs any slight blame incurred by a few mediocre attempts at humour. If one feels the slightest tingle of the spring tickling the soles of one's feet or the whims of one's mind, then let him haste to make acquaintance with Lampy in his new spring jacket...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: EASTER FINDS LAMPY IN NEW GRASS-GREEN DRESS | 4/2/1928 | See Source »

...spring season will open today with a meeting of all aspirants for the University and Freshman teams in the Locker Building at 3 o'clock. With a meeting at the H. A. A. at 1.30 o'clock the competition for the Freshman managerial positions will get under way. At the Locker Building assemblage Coach E. L. Farrell, Captain A. H. O'Neil '28 and Manager B. T. Thompson '28 will speak...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: RUNNERS TO START OUTDOOR PRACTICE | 4/2/1928 | See Source »

Since the outdoor season has been considerably shortened by the long indoor season completed two weeks ago with the Michigan meet, Coach Farrell expects to round his charges into condition immediately. During the spring recess next week 25 University trackmen will participate in a triangular meet on the cinders with William and Mary and the University of Maryland at Williamsburg, Virginia. The games will be staged on April...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: RUNNERS TO START OUTDOOR PRACTICE | 4/2/1928 | See Source »

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