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Houghton, Mifflin & Co., have recently published a book by Colonel T. W. Higginson '41, entitled "Contemporaries." The volume is a valuable series of sketches, most of which have been previously published in magazines, of famous men and women contemporary with Colonel Higginson. Among the best known names are those of Emerson, Whittier, Grant, Wendell Phillips, Charles Sumner, and Theodore Parker. Colonel Higginson, in his simple and graceful style, has treated his subjects not as historical figures, but as living men and women. The sketches of Ulysses S. Grant, Wendell Phillips, and Theodore Parker are thoughtful and appreciative, and the reminiscences...
...first writer of his kind who has been reproduced on the college stage. The selection of this play is an excellent one for two reasons; because it was written by Cyrano de Bergerac and because it deals with one of the leading French colleges. The introduction of the book is probably the better part, as it gives a clear idea of Cyrano himself and of his works. He was an extremely clever writer, but by no means a genius. He has neither the touch not power of staging plays which most French writers possess, but he sets his works forth...
...first dress rehearsal of the Pedant Joue will be held in Brattle Hall tonight at 8.15. This rehearsal will be open to the active, honorary and graduate members of the Cercle, and to representatives of the press. Only those who have received invitations will be admitted. The book of the play which has been published by the Cercle, containing the text of Le Pedant Joue as adapted for the performance, and a sketch of the life of Cyrano de Bergerac by H. B. Stanton '00, will be sold at the door on the evenings of the dress rehearsals and performances...
Some verses by W. C. Arensberg '00, and two editorials, one on the giving up of the society slate in senior elections, the other on the football season, and some interesting book reviews complete the number...
Yesterday afternoon a large audience listened to Mr. Copeland's reading from Thackeray, which included selections from Henry Esmond, The Virginians and The Book of Snobs, besides several short poems...