Word: cranks
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...John Daw, the role played by H. P. Johnson '05, was one of the best bits of farcical acting in the play. F. A. Spencer '06, as Morose's nephow, lent dignity to a rather unimportant part by the clearness of his delivery. The part of Morose, the old "crank," who, wished to hear no sound but that of his own voice, was well acted by H. S. Deming '05, who put great feeling into his gestures and expression. P. T. Christie '07 showed good adaptability in changing suddenly from the silent woman to the garrulous shrew. A very amusing...
...mechanism is, in its simplest aspect a pair of levers connected with four adjustable rods, with a sliding seat and foot rest; these in turn, are connected by a power applying rod to a crank or sprocket wheel. By this arrangement any movement of the arms, legs, or trunk, is converted into a mechanical advantage contributing to the revolution of the gear wheels...