Word: compliments
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...giving his farewell performances in Sanders, Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson not only makes possible for the University a fitting celebration of the Shaksperean anniversary, but confers a delicate compliment upon Harvard. It is doubtful if there is another university in the land where Shakspere is more thoroughly taught and studied and from more varied points of view. Professor Kittredge is the scholar who has made dear the meaning of Shakspere's plays, and who has done most to foster the study of Shakspere in the University. Professor Baker has analyzed Shakspere's dramatic technique, and found in it a source...
...snake dance" are spoken of as if such exuberance were obviously unsportsmanlike, as if there were something mean in thus "rubbing it in." On the contrary, it is a legitimate effervescence of the joy of victory. The defeated not only expect it, but they feel disappointed if the subtle compliment be omitted. "Is the query. Doubtless more than one Harvard undergraduate,-- and at least one,--was obliged to apologise to his companion last Saturday when the expected serpentine failed to materialize...
...CRIMSON upholding drinking at class smokers. The writer asks--"Have those who prefer beer ever objected to the serving of ginger ale or sarsaparilla"? Let me suggest that the men who drink beer never have any excuse for objecting to their soft-drink neighbors. In many cases, the compliment cannot be returned. He then asks--"How many members of the class would attend a smoker at which no beer was served"? If a man has so little class spirit, that he will not come to a smoker unless beer is served there, it would seem that the class would...
...sending of a crew to England pays a compliment not only to the crew's ability, but also to the friendly relations between Harvard and the English universities...
Harvard's position as an important musical centre is again emphasized by the recital to be given this afternoon by Mr. Max Pauer. Mr. Pauer, who is a planist of exceptional ability and prominence, has consented to play here as a compliment to Harvard and its musical life. The price of tickets has been set at an absurdly low figure so that everyone interested in good music may attend. The concert is further significant because, if successful, it will be the beginning of a series of similar concerts to be given in the University. As an important musical event...