Word: occasionals
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Excellent use is made of a capable chorus throughout the show. The occasion when it is most effective is the Christmas scene in the trenches. One hears the Italian soldiers sing "Stillige Nacht" across the battle-fields to their German opponents and the latter reply. Doubtful as the authenticity of...
One wonders if contests ever occur between those possessed of unusual ability in this regard, and if the successful one receives a prize or a decoration in honor of the memorable occasion.
On one occasion, near the front, Major Hurley failed to salute General Pershing. The A. E. F. commander ordered him back, berated him. Six years later Mr. Hurley, civilian, burst jovially in upon General Pershing in his Washington office, defied being made to salute again. Gen eral Pershing was amused...
Aided by 51 newspapers throughout the land, Cineman Carl Laemmle's Universal Newsreel daily flashes current events before the eyes of ten million cinemagoers in 10,000 theatres. Last week Newsreeler Laemmle enlisted more aid. To replace the explanatory captions in his newsreels he contracted to have the explanations...
Children of families connected with the University, if accompanied by an older person, are invited to be present at the service on Friday afternoon at 4.30 o'clock, which will be open to the public. For many years it has been the custom to take a collection for the Cambridge...