Word: manner
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...appeared, and action was postponed by the H. A. A. until after the mid-years. Meanwhile some letters of remonstrance have been publicly written, but no result has been apparent. When sifted to the bottom much of the objection to tug-of-war seems to be in the manner of training. The candidates have been in the habit of preparing themselves by practice pulls which are in reality almost as much of a strain as the actual contests. Instead of this the men ought to undertake a regular system of exercise, just as much as runners or jumpers...
...announcement of a series of lectures on the six most important professions, to be given during the months of February and March, deserves attention. A glance at the names of the lecturers is enough to show that every subject will be treated in a thorough and interesting manner. Dr. C. J. Blake, one of the most prominent professors of the Medical School will begin the series with a lecture on the practice of Medicine. He will be followed by Hon. Jeremiah Smith, until recently a judge in the New Hampshire supreme court, who will speak...
...clumsy, grotesque, theme worked up in a theatrical fashion and very much a la Wagner. After a fourth hearing one is convinced that this movement does not deserve so much applause. The Italian Symphony of Mendelssohn was simply delicious. Mr. Nikisch led the work in an exhilarating manner...
...States' Rights" is advocated by Jeff. Davis. Erastus Wiman writes on "British Capital in the United States." Rev. Julius H. Ward discusses the "American Bishops of Today" and Ouida writes on Shelley in a trenchant style, which she adopts as an essayist and is so different from her romance manner. The remainder of the number is filled with the usual notes and comments in small type, the best of which is "Is Suicide...
...chorus was very favorably received, and encores were frequent. Pautine Hall was a pleasing Erminie, and Georgie Dennin repeated the success she achieved in the earlier part of the company's engagement. Powers and Stevens, as the two thieves, furnished the amusement of the evening in a very successful manner. The opera will be presented the rest of this week...