Word: hands
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...officers of instruction and government) as life members be fixed at fifty dollars; those of students, at seventy-five dollars. It is to be remembered that the great majority of the graduate life members will make but very occasional use of their privileges. It is hoped, on the other hand, that the custom may become common for newly arrived students to obtain life membership at once. Second, that the money received from life memberships be applied to the permanent expenses of the Union, as, for instance, the reduction and eventual wiping out of the ground rent. Third, that in order...
...then the model is secured in place by fine silver wire. All the fastening of the ends of wire is done at the back of the cast, and at a slight distance there is nothing to show how the model is attached to the plaster mount. On the other hand, on arrival from Germany, the models are secured by copper wire passed through large, carelessly made holes, to cardboard mounts, and the wire is then fastened at the front or back of the card, as convenience dictates. The difference between the two methods is great. The plaster mounts, aside from...
...year 1000, while the people of the village are holding a Yule-tide festival. By a prevailing statute, Magnus Jarl, the head of the village, cannot retain his jarldom unless he finds a husband for his only daughter Sylvia, before the spring. Sigurd, a villainous youth, aspires to her hand, but when, urged by Olaf, he presses his suit, he is scorned by her. Sigurd, then makes advances to Sylvia's father, the Jarl, but is again repulsed. At this juncture a ship is sighted in the offing. It proves to be that of Bjarne, who is returning from...
...hard to find the merit by which the cover sketch deserves its place. The first-page drawing is a little better, showing some individuality of style. There are several minor sketches, on the other hand, especially one in regard to the Pump, which are apt and amusing...
...summarized the striking features of dramatic evolution in France thus: The drama is clearly inclining more and more toward truth of character, toward an accurate copy of real life; and yet at the same time there comes from all sides an imperious call for beauty. On the one hand, the acting and the miseen-scene, as well as the talent of the playwrights, contribute to reality; on the other, magnificence of scenery and nobleness of acting contribute to a material and a moral beauty. This intimate union of Truth and Beauty will be extremely beneficial to the French Drama...