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...Senate tuned up last week, the old wit on the rostrum seemed to be stealing the show. Alben Barkley swore in the new and re-elected members with chuckles and flourishes, and cautioned one & all: "Be sure and sign the payroll." When the only woman Senator, Maine's Republican Margaret Chase Smith, appeared with her new colleague, former Governor Frederick G. Payne, Alben Barkley sweepingly kissed her hand as the galleries cheered. The old (75) Veep was having a fine time...
James Albert Frye was appointed Adjutant General of the United States Militia by Governor Guild, and retired in 1907 with the rank of Major General. He is referred to in our 50th class report as the wit of our CRIMSON Board, delighting particularly at festive meetings, and raising a favorite question from month to month with the remark "Well, how about another annual dinner." I can remember his song, "The Same Old Game," the words I think original with...
After the University moved on in 1842, Felton, a gentleman of wit, moved in. He was followed some years later by F. C. Huntington, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals, and long the University preacher. Huntington was regarded as somewhat of an apostate when he finally turned Episcopalian after a long Unitarian career, and Felton summed him up, too. "Christian Professor of Plumber's Morals," said...
...Wit is the more important of Crosby's attributes, for as he admits himself, even a limited critical insight can recognize the ridiculous aspects of radio and television. And with commercials, soap operas, and give-away shows, any reviewer finds Sitting Duck the staple fare of networks and channels...
...patently foolish with deadly understatement. The charm of Crosby's style is that you never feel the reins of his restraint. With no pretense of detachment, his approach is utterly personal. Amusement, annoyance, and occasionally wrath all find expression in a relaxed conversational tone. With this combination of wit and ease of manner, even the heavy dose of Crosby in "Out of the Blue" is palatable...