Word: brilliant
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Mathematical Conference. Papers: Three-Dimensional Determinants. Mr. W. D. Cairns.- A Geometrical Construction for finding Brilliant Points. Mr. W. Roever. Sever...
...star play of the game was a onehanded catch of a line drive over first by McCornick. For Andover, Quinby made a brilliant stop in the fifth inning on a throw to second, recovering in time to catch Foster at the plate. Waddell played a steady game behind the bat, making seven put-outs, five assists and no errors, together with two of Andover's six hits...
...field, Foster took the place of Clark who is ill, and at first, McCornick was severely handicapped by a broken finger. Both men, however, played vey creditable ball, McCornick especially making some brilliant stops. Laughlin played his usual steady game in the field but failed to show up very well at the bat. At second, Haughton was decidedly off his form, being accountable for several loose plays which were more or less inexcusable. His batting also seems to have fallen off considerably during the past week...
...York Times, Sunday, will contain a splendid half-tone picture of Professor Norton and a history of his life. Also many brilliant features. Orders will be served by S. F. Alexander, Sunday and during the week. "The New York Times," Memorial Hall News Stand...
...Copeland gave a biographical sketch of Sheridan, and read Macaulay's famous description of the scene of the trial of Warren Hastings when Sheridan made one of the most brilliant speeches ever made in English, but the body of the lecture was on his qualities as a play-wright. He was characterized as possessing singular dramatic talent and shining wit, but as lacking the imagination and humanity of Goldsmith...