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...organized in a similar manner to study in other brands of activity. A renaissance of American drama has long been heralded, and until the authorities acted otherwise, the prevalent opinion was that Harvard had a legitimate place as one of the leaders in that movement. With this present burst of interest in things dramatic it is becoming clear that that opinion was well founded. Commendable in themselves, these new activities and events will perform the greatest of services only if they convince those in power that there is a real liberal interest in dramatic literature and presentation, and that...
...Broadway producer with an eye for color, a feeling for the genre, and a playful sense of humor 4 grant that there is none such might bring out an American Chauve-Souris which could tour Europe with notable success; but nobody would listen to it, though their eyes might burst in wonder, for only in Russia could he find such voices as those that enchant or dominate the air of Balieff's Bat. From the piercing shriek of Katinka, through the lyric beauty of the soprano, the sombre resignation of the contralto, the passion of the tenor, the expansiveness...
...Newport News, from Newport News to Bermuda (which was touched on Feb. 19) and since then at sea. Considerable breakage of crockery resulted; the heavy seas prevented deep sea trawling to bring up the little monsters from great depths. These live under such great pressure that they usually burst when brought to the surface because their high inward pressure, developed to meet the great weight of the water of the depths, cannot endure when they are lifted to the low pressure of the surface...
...amazing burst of activity in Congress which resulted in the twelve-minute passage by the Senate of a Congressmen's salary increase bill has been given many and various interpretations. This example of efficient action by Congressmen in a matter of such a self-regarding nature has apparently been justly received with indignation by the press. It is a sad commentary on American politics that the highest governing body seems to function properly only when laying golden eggs for its own personal use. But there is yet another side to the affair...
Coach Farrell announced yesterday that, contrary to all rumors, J. N. Watters '26 will be in condition for the 1000-yard race tomorrow evening in the triangular meet with Dartmouth and Cornell. A. H. O'Neil '28, who was reported suffering from a burst blood vessel, will compete Saturday in the Freshman relay...