Word: pleasant
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...woods in Aiken, S. C., or a cavalier's song, with the Great War so near us that an ex-President of the United States writes on preparedness in this very number. Yet this number of the Advocate is, with its enterprise and entertainment, a magazine interesting and pleasant to read, suggestive in its editorials and stimulating in its most notable contribution...
...invitation of the English Department. Forbes-Robertson is easily the most notable figure on the stage of today and his "Hamlet" is considered one of the most even interpretations of character ever presented. He gave two performances of "Hamlet" here 14 years ago and because of his pleasant experiences at that time and the extraordinarily fitting conditions under which the performance was given, he has expressed great enthusiasm in agreeing to bestow upon the University the greatest honor at his command, that of acting "Hamlet" in Cambridge for the last time on any American stage...
...difficult part with considerable eloquence and power. As Geoffrey, David Powell was admirable in the role of a shallow, selfish man. The Hugh, of Warburton Gamble, and the Tony of J. Woodall Birde, were both thoroughly convincing parts. Miss Gillian Scaife, as the insipid Valentine, gave a delightfully pleasant impersonation of a thoroughly unpleasant woman...
...could help being impressed with the excellent spirit and sportsmanship of the Virginia players and supporters. It was clearly demonstrated that a battle can be fought with the greatest vigor and determination and at the same time with consideration of opponents. After the game the two teams enjoyed a pleasant evening at the Varsity Club and the theatre in Boston...
...Passos presents us with two stories, a slam at the proverbial American abroad, not at all pleasant, and the history of a school boy's study hour. The latter pleases better, partly because it contains more of the author's delightful description, partly because of the ephemeral subject, which suits...