Word: turns
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Change of Costume," by R. F. Maynard, and although the plot has seen better days; it is worked up very simply and naturally to the only possible conclusion. A sonnet, "Spiritus Victus Amore," is the kind of a poem one of which is almost sure to turn up in every number; it reads along smoothly enough and does not mean anything in particular. G. H. Scull contributes a rather vivid sketch of life on the Banks suggested perhaps by Kipling's serial. The "Point of View" is a fairly interesting rather too cleverly written monologue about the prize fight. These...
...present situation is extremely difficult and complicated. The sudden turn of affairs in Crete has weakened the triple alliance of Germany, Austria and Italy, and the double alliance of France and Germany. Austria is frankly hostile to Crete, and the German emperor shows considerable zeal for the Sultan. Italy would naturally follow the lead but for the great popular sympathy for Greece. Public opinion in England is also for Greece, but thus far the English government has shown itself contemptuous of it. The policy of France is friendly. Russia is the most important power of all, and her policy...
Captain Dean's Squad did not play a regular game, each side taking its turn at the bat and in the field. The men who played were...
...exercises and the runs. Farrington of Groton, and Churchill of Andover have each been in charge for a week. At present Cutting of Groton is the leader. It is hoped that this alternating plan may prove an incentive to every man; since his earnestness may put him in his turn at the head of the squad...
...disputants will represent each club and the debate, which will begin in Sever 11 at 7.30, will be left open to speakers from the house until 9.30. The agreement provides that as the series continues new principal disputants shall be chosen until all members of the clubs have in turn filled the position...