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Perhaps the greatest invention to make for the safe navigation of ocean-going ships since the introduction of the sextant and wireless, has been the gyroscopic-compass. Since the first introduction of the mariner's compass by the Chinese, every ship's compass, however improved the type, has depended upon the magnetic properties of the earth for its direction, and been subject to no end of disturbing forces arising from iron and steel in the construction of the ship itself. Many marine disasters have been caused by local disturbances of which the ship-master himself was not aware. The well...
Duane High-Strung Type...
...Duane '23 is the type of high-strung temperamental player; at times exhibiting remarkable brilliancy and then again sinking into wild spells of erraticness. He commands a great variety of strokes, one of his best being a very deceptive backhand drive. His nervousness and lack of cool, calm judgment handicaps him considerably and is not conducive to good team-work in doubles...
...details the number is to be praised. Cover, style of type, and particularly the twisted reproduction of stock phrases known to readers of "Popular Mcchanies," live up to the best standards of other Lampoon burlesques. As to the material itself, although no one is likely to find here a newly uncovered vein of humor, no one with preconceived opinions as to what the Lampoon may be expected to offer, will be disappointed. Some clever drawing, some clever writing, faithful adherence to well-worn themes for jesting all these are found in their due proportions. Best of all these...
...throughout, although possibly a trifle over-done in the "big scene." She is very human in her gestures and facial expressions in particular. Mr. Baker gave a consistently good interpretation of the husband, and Mr. Minturn was a self-possessed, smiling villain. Miss Beatrice Allen was a shivery, clinging type of daughter-heroine, while Mr. Slaytor did well as the landlord. One of the best pieces of acting in the entire show was done by Mr. Vivian as Ferguson, the valet. He received a liberal share of the applause, and aided in an apt characterization of his master, Devereaux...