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...think I proved that some years ago." (He was a captain of infantry and he still, contrary to British army regulations, uses the title.) Before the National Press Club in Washington, he surveyed his audience after a brief introduction. "I do not want to bore you," he protested, "with any personal history of myself. ... I do not think any person's personality is as interesting as his job.?? ... I will say I came out of the War very nearly ruined in health and pocket...
...principals than there were generals in the War. There were masses of gorgeous scenery and scores of swoops for the trombones. There were cool costumes and warm dancing. In fact there was everything but wit. So tremendous was the show that the lack of laughter glared ominously. The elaboration bore down upon the spectators' sensibilities and became oppressive. Accordingly, The Great Temptations stood forth as an exceptionally dull revue. It is not impossible that the producers may hurriedly purchase jokes and humorists in abundance and lighten up their handiwork. In such a case the show should be an enviable success...
Anastasia and Tschaikovski then - runs the story - fled to Bucharest, Roumanian capital, where she bore him a son. Tschaikovski was later shot by Bolshevist agents; and "Frau von Tschaikovski" declares that she placed the child in an orphan asylum near Bucharest when she was brought to Berlin by her brother...
...further testimonial of their regard for Professor Hart, his colleagues gave him a silver loving cup. The cup, which was presented by A. N. Holcombe '06, Professor of Government, bore the inscription, "In commemoration of 50 years' service to the Nation, to Learning, and to Harvard...
...Freshman tussel, the Crimson nine scored six markers on as many safe blows. Ketchum, the 1929 mound ace was touched for nine safeties but bore down hard in the pinches and aided by airtight support in the infield was able to hold the Purple first-year hitters to one run. Miyakawa, the flashy Japanese short fielder, continued to shine in the Crimson attack with two scored runs, two hits, and a base on balls. Donaghy wielded the heavy bludgeon in the afternoon's play. The Freshman third sacker drove out a four ply wallop in the first inning to account...