Word: grand
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Thus, she will have nothing to do with the self-proclaimed Tsar, Grand Duke Cyril Vladimirovitch, first cousin of the late Tsar. To her, as to man}' Russian royalists, he is merely the thoroughly despised "Cyrille Égalité," the Prince who openly welcomed the Revolution after having plotted against the Tsar. With the Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolaievitch, first cousin, once removed, of the late Tsar, she is on better terms and it is said that if she favored anybody for the succession it would...
After ten years of mystical communion with Ahura Mazda, but with no success in getting converts, he finally came to court. There he converted Vista Spa, the King's daughter; then the King's brother, son, Grand Vizier. He married the King's counselor's daughter. Finally the King was won, and Zoroastrianism became a militant nationalistic faith...
...bold of the point of foolhardiness. Mr. Otto H. Kahn has pointed his finger at jazz, and said that it is America's one creative effort, something typically American. A first-rate Broadway revue, with its swiftly moving pace, is more an approximation to American art than in imitation grand opera, thinks Mr. Kahn...
...Czar Convokes His First Crown Council," reads the headline. Grand Dukes of all the Russias, big and little, red and white shaven and unshorn, are ordered to assemble before the august resence of the Mightiest of the Mighty to center upon important matters of state. His Majesty Cyril I has spoken...
...developed without suppression or interference from foreigners. Music Students will be given an impartial trial and an opportunity for free study if their talents warrant it. From the talent which he will secure in this way. Mr. Rabinoff will develop an opera-company which will tour the country, presenting grand opera at popular prices. From these concerts he expects enough funds to be secured to make the institution self supporting...