Word: acte
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...nearly total absence of that spontaneity, that musical humor and sparkling freshness, which made 'Die Fledermaus' so delightful. The score contains various pretty numbers, but they are all more or less the product of labor rather than of inspiration. The only exception is the waltz with which the second act closes, a most felicitous effort even for Strauss, though not even in this number does he approach the level of excellence which occurs at the same point in 'Die Fledermaus...
...Dudley N. Sargent will again act as referee, and Prof. Byerly and Wilbur Parker as judges; Mr. J. Boyle O'Reilly referee for sparring, and as judges of sparring, Mr. Edward C. Ellis and Mr. Clifford Bryham. Judges of fencing, H. E. Guild and Curtis Guild, Jr. The judge for club swinging will be C. P. Nichols. In addition to the regular prizes for each event, the contestant displaying the greatest proficiency in sparring of all the contestants at the winter meetings, will receive a special prize...
...Brigham will act as judge at the meeting tomorrow instead of Mr. Robert Bacon...
...first time that the existence of Memorial has hung by a thread which the slightest strain would easily break. It is now time, once for all, to determine the needs of its future and permanent welfare. We must look the facts squarely in the face and act according to the conclusions legitimately obtained from them. We have tried to conduct the hall as a student affair, and have failed; it is unpleasant to say "failed," but it is for all that the truth. It is not our purpose, nor is it necessary, to show why we have not been successful...
...Sargent will act as general referee. Judges, Wilbur Parker, and Prof. W. E. Byerly. The referee for sparring, it is reported, will be John Boyle O'Reilley. Judges for sparring will be Robert Bacon and Edward C. Ellis Judge for wrestling, W. A. Gaston...