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...Wilde is not entirely without humor, as his Boston Music Hall audience knows; and therefore it may not be altogether hoping a hopeless hope to hope that, if he really is in earnest and is serious in his "movement," he may in time be brought to see the absurdity of his position in this country, and to appreciate the fact that he is really doing more harm than good to the cause he professes to have at heart. Our hopes in this way are brightened by some recent utterances of his given in the course of a newspaper interview, wherein...
...arrivals. As he passed the spring in the market-place his face brightened, and with a smile he bowed low toward the damsels, who with Loe Hie at their head, sat in friendly chat around the spring. Then, with a heart overflowing with good-humor toward all the world, which, after all, means only satisfaction with one's self, he went...
None of the young ladies had ever seen him, and as they all evinced a very unusual interest in the new-comer, I detailed at great length all his many excellences, dwelling with especial emphasis upon his irresistible humor, for Jack was one of the most comical fellows I ever had the good fortune to meet...
...exchange publications with several female colleges, of which Vassar ranks first. Their literary productions rival those of our first colleges. Their sprightly editorials, the delicacy of their wit and humor, and their freedom of thought, have a peculiar charm which confirms our belief that their manner of education better accords with the "eternal fitness of things." - Hamilton Literary Monthly...
...speakers indulged in what would have been inappropriate at any time or in any place. There was also a tendency to levity, a tendency which should be checked, both because it seems to be growing in the Union, and because in a speech on a serious subject, wit and humor should not be the main elements. The audience, however, was good-natured, and readily over-looked all shortcomings. Colonel Higginson's presence and remarks showed the interest he takes in the Union. The experiment of allowing all who so wished, both ladies and gentlemen, to come to hear the debate...