Word: familiar
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...navy yard for physical examination, to take the oath, and to draw uniforms. They are then ordered here for active duty. The instruction is on radio apparatus, tactical signals, and code practice. The handling of secret code work will also be taken up. As soon as the men become familiar with these things and proficient as operators, they will be ordered to patrol boats and coastal stations in the Boston district for radio work...
...Drew for the first time in our experience is something more than himself. Formerly I have wondered why his appearances have not been heralded something in this way: Mr. John Drew in a new and original play in three acts, "John Drew." Last night, however, he put his now familiar gutteral style of voice and playing into a veritable characterization of the militant old worldling with tight boots and "the most beautiful coats in London." At times it seemed little more than a rich succession of grunts, growls, "By Gads," "demnition sirs," but even out of these husky trifles...
Despite the familiar material utilized, the book is interesting and its story is coherently told. The plot centers on the attempts of the gallant and worldly-wise (and, as usual, much in debt) Captain Poildeau to find "The Beautiful Unknown," and gives in the running of its course opportunities for various characterizations in both serious and comedy fields. Charles Purcell as Captain Poildeau sings and acts in his usual manner; Miss Follies as "the daughter of the regiment" is dainty and sings prettily; and Miss Odell does an excellent bit of acting in the bazaar scene. Although the comedians--Messrs...
...patrol boat unit, for a boat 40 feet long, would be an ensign, a quartermaster, an engineer and four seamen. Two members of such a unit, the ensign and the engineer, are required to have had some experience. The former has to be familiar with coastwise navigation, know how to read charts, and to fix cross bearings. Engineers are to know how to properly handle their engine. Certain men will be enrolled as quartermasters with the understanding that they will learn their duties immediately. Members of the University have the opportunity of forming among themselves patrol boat units, and deciding...
...Greater Boston Ambulance Committee for the benefit of the American Ambulance Service in Europe. These are the first French films to come to this country. They show not only the American Ambulance in action, but also the armies on the western front and many struggles and battlefields familiar to Americans through press dispatches. Fort Douaumont, the battle of the Ancre, and the Allied Armies at Salonika are all shown, and the famous "tanks" are seen in action...