"Before the performance commences, we have displayed the insipid formalities of the prelusive scene.

A Point scale of performance tests.

It is true that specifically first-night merit is a trivial matter compared with what may be called thousandth-performance merit; but it is equally true that there is no inconsistency between the two orders of merit, and that a play will never be less esteemed on its thousandth performance for having achieved a conspicuous first-night success.

The tone and performance level of each group is determined by the effectiveness of this selective process.

The performance partook of the nature of a superstitious ceremonial.

It may be said these Scottish tunes were unscientific, and their performance rude.

"Well, about two o'clock they're going to line up the amateurs in the performance tent.

No conclusions, no certainty; only performance analyses, management matrices, and practical wagers.

Persistent excess of outward performance works mischief in one of two directions,either upon the body or on the soul.

" Though, when you come to think of it, these continuous-performance companies, that let you in for ten, twenty, and thirty cents a share, ought to be a mighty good thing for investors after they've developed their oil and gold properties, because a lot of them can afford to pay 10 per cent.

PHILLPOTTS THE NOVELIST FOR WHOM MAN AND NATURE ARE INSEPARABLE WITH PROFOUND RESPECT FOR THE CLASSICAL DIGNITY OF HIS AIM AND EQUAL ADMIRATION FOR THE AUSTERE SPLENDOUR OF HIS PERFORMANCE CONTENTS PART