Word: thrills
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...four Justices whose evenings are almost invariably spent in solitude-Justice Sutherland resting venerably in bed, Justice Van Devanter mourning for his wife, Justice Brandeis sitting up with a detective story, Justice Cardozo burning the midnight oil over the classics of law and literature- even they felt an unwonted thrill. For the majority of the Court who appear in society the six weeks were a succession of thrills, the result of conspicuous reticence. Newshawks prying for details gathered many tales. At a reception Justice Roberts was introduced to a young British diplomat who did not catch his name. "This gold...
...quite a funny fellow. His present performance, however, is merely a succession of his stock phrases, strung together with the least possible justification of any absorbing continuity. As a result, only those who worship at the shrine of "You nasty man!" and "Don't never do that!" and can thrill to hear them repeated "in person" will get much enjoyment out of the headliner. The Boswell Sisters are a different story, doing their customary excellent work with a generous and well selected program. The full, throaty tones of the stellar member of the trio, Connie Boswell, are satisfying enough...
According to the students who have visited Quebec, the fine triple-track toboggan slide which extends from the shoulder of the old Citadel and runs past the Chatean Frontenac affords the thrill of a lifetime. However less violent sports of skating on the lake or rink and tramping over snow-bound plains on snowshoes also attract a large share of the visitors. Curling likewise is available for those who enjoy...
...those who attend the Harvard hockey games and thrill to the antics of the Bruins, Quebec will be long remembered for its exciting professional hockey contests. Practically born on skates, Canadian players are famous for their speed and always display a talent similar to those remarkable pucksters from McGill...
...Army seen so notable a promotion as that which promised last week to elevate Frank Andrews from lieutenant-colonel to brigadier-general. A onetime cavalryman, Col. Andrews is tough, fiftyish, handsome. Army wives call him the best-looking man in service, like to remember the romantic thrill he gave them in 1914 by taking his bride on a horseback honeymoon in Virginia...