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The Monthly

The November number of the Monthly has for its main article an essay by W. H. L. Bell '04, called "Maurice Hewlett: Impressions." The general effect produced by the essay is that of a clear cut, earnest effort in literary criticism, although its style might be improved by a simpler and less fantastic choice of words. Of the two stories in the number, "Old Parness," by L. M. Crosbie '04, presents a strong incident simply told, while "Her Kings," by V. Van M. Beede '04, contains rather too much French to be thoroughly enjoyable. "Our Contemporary Poets," by Ernest Bernbaum '03, is a carefully constructed piece of work. On the three poems, "Our Ancient Mother," by John Russell Hayes '89. "Prayer of a Modern Spine ," by C. J. Campbell '03, and "The by H. W. Holmes '05, the one is above the usual Monthly standard editorial on football songs and cheers and a book review, complete the number.

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