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Evidences of quaint drollery, subtle humor, and even boisterous merriment in some of the most austere Victorians are aptly shown in this week's Widener room display of original and unpublished manuscripts. A number of rare pieces by famous nineteenth century authors are on exhibition which give an insight into an unexpected facetiousness...
...essays, keen recognition of needed corrections and soundness of constructive criticism will largely determine the decision of the judges. Professor Bliss Perry, Mr. D. M. Little '18, and Dean E. A. Whitney '17, who have been chosen to pick the winner, will expect the essay to display, in addition, ability in literary expression...
...exhibit of unusual interest has been opened to the public this week in the Widener room of the library. A collection of books, portraits, and letters pertaining to Dr. Samuel Johnson are on display, among which are some exceptionally rare specimens...
Probably the rarest and most valuable ushibit in the collection is a copy of Dr. Johnson's Prologue. This somewhat obscure piece was spoken at the Drury Lane Theatre in 1747 and the copy on display is the only one which is now extant...
...fora man to judge of the excellences of a dog. He requires paraphernalia-ropes, lights, leashes, a specially constructed pen, an exhaustive training; often his fellows gather in great packs to observe his judgments, which they confirm with shrill murmurs or deride with rasping growls. Last week such a display took place in Manhattan at the annual dogshow of the Westminister Kennel Club...