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...present number of the Monthly, if we except the various metrical contributions, one of which is trite, another obscure, and still another juvenile, is an excellent number. Mr. J. D. Adams's account of the Irish dramatic movement is a capable and finished essay of which any literary magazine might be proud, Mr. Britten's "The Smartness of Mr. Warden" is somewhat talky, but readable and clever, and Mr. Skinner's anecdote "The Substitute" is interesting and vivid. The editorials are able and to the point...
Obviously there is little new in the plot. In fact many of the situations, particularly in Act III, seem trite. But the unusual excellence of the dialogue and the careful perfection of scenic detail make the performance fascinating. Some of the apparent bricks in the house on Pomander Walk would do credit to the north side of Holworthy...
...ailment there is a remedy. Trite it is to say that concerted cheering and like expressions of moral support more than counteract the lack of confidence such as the team may feel this afternoon. Nevertheless, it seems to us that another splendid demonstration of enthusiasm similar to that which characterized last year's mass meetings in the Union is due in the stands today. Let all those who appreciate what defeat or victory against Brown implies, what meeting Yale and Princeton with a clean record implies, and above all what irresponsible and compelling enthusiasm implies, let these...
Perhaps there is no saying more trite than that a custom or habit once firmly established in a community is apt to continue unnoticed long after it has become, in the opinion of outsiders, an unmitigated evil. Equally evident must be the fact that of all communities a large college would be the last place where such a situation could exist for any length of time. But in dealing with the delicate subject of undergraduate honor, we feel that an abuse, the seriousness of which few suspect, has flourished in our midst far longer than any excuse can justify...
...dance the only features of the theatricals which can be called amusing are the now familiar figures of Mutt and Jeff, who, though they have nothing particularly funny to say, are admirably made up, and go through some amusing contortions. The greater part of the dialogue, consisting mostly of trite jokes on Boston dances, falls flat; and the total lack of plot spoils any chance for comedy situations...