Word: worth
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...best pieces in the current number of the Advocate are the stories, of which there are several well worth mentioning. "Ruth," by J. A. Graydon '01, is the third of a series of Irish folk tales, which the writer is contributing to the Advocate. The scene of the story is Rosselea, and the characters are a Catholic priest and a family of peasants. There is less plot and characterization in "Ruth," than in either of the two previous tales; but the story is clear, vigorous and wholesome. Two lovers quarrel and separate, but are again joined at a crisis...
...Debating Association will give interclub debating a much more prominent place than heretofore. As far as possible dates have been made for numerous interclub debates in order that the work may be systematized. The debates will also be made as public as possible, not only to make it more worth while to be a representative of a team, but also to give the men more assurance when they speak before large audience. Formality in choosing the men will widen the interest in the clubs. These changes from the policy pursued in previous years are so radical, that a decided revival...
...guards then will be the difficult places to fill. Burnett will return to College. His playing at centre this year has proved his worth to the eleven, in that position, aside from his skill as a kicker. Chief among the other candidates this year was C. Sargent, who has two years more in College. Donald's place at left tackle can be filled by Eaton, who will be a Junior in the Scientific School next year. If Lawrence continues to improve as he has done this season, no one can replace him at the other tackle. Next year, however...
...Sophomore Debating Club, Debate. Sever 11, 7 p. m. Question: "Resolved, That an Anglo-Saxon alliance is desirable." Principal Disputants.--Affirmative DeBray's Camp.--Negative. Letch-Worth Camp...
...course of five modern dramas of the highest literary worth will be presented this winter by Mr. John Blair. The first play, "El Gran Galeoto," by Jose Echegaray, will be followed by four representative productions of the modern European dramatists. The Boston performances, which will be on the Tuesday evenings following the New York performances, will come as follows: November 21, December 26, January 23, February 20, and March 19. Among Mr. Blair's patrons are R. W. Gilder h'90, E. J. Wendell '82, W. H. Page '83, Professors Baker, Wendell, and Arlo Bates...