Word: talents
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...heritage of Labiche has been divided among M. Georges Feydeau, M. Gandillot, M. Alexandre Bisson, and M. Courteline. Of these, Courteline seems to have the most talent. He is a writer of considerable power, with a copious and spontaneous wit. The military officer is one of his stock characters, but he has not the tact, according to M. Deschamps, to treat him with the dignity due him as the protector of his country. "Les Gaietes de l'Escadron" is an excellent parody -- albeit full of philosophy--on the less attractive sides of military life. "Le Train de 8:47," "Boubonroche...
...Deschamps, though unwilling to go to the limits of Hervieu's daring conclusions, yet on essential points and in general theory agrees with him. He believes that to Hervieu is due unstinted praise for the sincerity, the eloquences and the talent with which he has defended the love marriage against the "mariage de convenance" and the "mariage de raison," so often opposed to the invincible instinct of love...
...young men can serve the United States of America far more effectively at less expense of time, muscle and money, than by merely appearing in an inaugural demonstration. I trust the universities in the country will continue to stand for a noble economy, of time, talent and money in the future as in the past and that the national government will be leavened by their influence...
...committee requested to try the voices of applicants for a representative University chorus to go on a concert tour abroad, having heard the voices of over sixty, has decided that neither sufficient musical nor vocal talent has appeared to warrant the formation of such a chorus. George L. Osgood '66, W. A. Locke '69, Arthur Foote '74, George A. Burdett '81, W. R. Spalding '87, Lewis S. Thompson...
...These qualities distinguished Professor Dunbar's work as teacher and writer. Drawing his instruction from first-hand sources of knowledge, he set for his students an inspiring example of thoroughness. His remarkable talent for the clear exposition of difficult subjects was rendered more effective by the methodical planning and careful preparation of his lectures. In them he incorporated the best results of recent inquiry and he spared no labor to keep them fresh in thought and in language. His opinions on controverted questions, firmly held though they were, he never imposed upon others; but he gave his pupils abundant material...