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...looked, as always, as if he had just risen from a sumptuous and civilized dinner with dear old friends. And, as always, the banquet was just about to start. Striding onstage to his Steinway, he turned to his devoted audience at Manhattan's Philharmonic Hall with the suave little bow that he has made on more stages than any other pianist in history. Then Artur Rubinstein addressed himself to the feast: both of the Brahms concertos, either one of which is more than a good night's labor. But his strength and sureness only grew as he played...
...ghost at this political banquet has gobbled up all the hors d'oeuvres," one commentar quipped when Lodge's upset became apparent...
Well, not much. He won a pledge of recognition from Tunisia, but that was balanced by a public rebuke from Tunisian President Habib Bourguiba at a palace banquet. Bourguiba made it clear that Tunisia did not approve of Red China's bloody bullying tactics in its border dispute with India, nor did it appreciate Peking's refusal to sign the nuclear test ban treaty, "which is regarded by almost all humanity as a hopeful promise...
Jubilee couples can attend one of several freshman athletic events scheduled for Saturday afternoon. That evening the Freshman Octet will sing at a banquet in the Union. Following the banquet will be a formal dance with Harry Marshard's band. Rock 'n' roll singer Del Shannon will also appear at the dance...
...withered Mayor Kir, and he has no intention of bowing out of office. He still celebrates noon Mass frequently at the Gothic church of Notre Dame near the town hall, manages to show up for, and partake in, nearly every banquet in town. He freely attributes his vitality to Burgundy's caloric cuisine. "I don't follow any diet, have no liver trouble, and don't touch mineral water," he says. "I just eat a little of everything, and wash it down with red and white Burgundies...