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...rock sophistication. Its appeal is mostly to young families who might otherwise head for the suburbs. Cars are banned from its winding Main Street (though electric minibuses run around the clock). Dogs are verboten. Old trees have been spared, eyesores torn down, and landmark buildings preserved-including the oldest wooden farmhouse in New York County, an octagonal tower that drew Charles Dickens' admiration, a lighthouse and a Victorian chapel that has become a community center. An infamous old prison has long since been demolished, leaving only the legends of its two most illustrious occupants: "Boss" Tweed, who served time...
...Royal Danish Ballet is one of dance's most venerable institutions. With a 200-year history, the Danes claim the oldest continuous tradition in ballet, except for the Paris Opera, and their dancers are renowned for crisp footwork and ineffable lightness. They still have a few surprises tucked away, however, as audiences at Washington, D.C.'s Kennedy Center learned last week when the visiting company unveiled Choreographer Flemming Flindt's Triumph of Death-and even undressed a few of the dancers...
...would like to correct an error in the May 7 article on the Radcliffe lacrosse team. Mr. Sadowsky begins by stating that crew, begun only six years ago, is the oldest Radcliffe varsity sport. In fact, the majority, including swimming, sailing, field hockey, and basketball, are far older, the last two both being over fifty years old. To imply that Radcliffe women were not involved in athletic competition in past years is grossly unfair to large numbers of Radcliffe athletes...
...number of Radcliffe sports has grown steadily in the past few years. There are now 11 Radcliffe varsity sports, compared to 20 for Harvard, the oldest being heavyweight crew, which is presently finishing its sixth season. Most of the other sports are in their third season...
...oldest royal victim of Communist rule is Grand Duke Vladimir Cyrilovitch, 58, cousin of the last czar and claimant to the throne of Russia. Born in exile, he has never set foot in Russia, but travels widely, visiting Russian émigré colonies. He is married to Grand Duchess Leonida, whose family ruled Georgia for 13 centuries. They live in Madrid and have one daughter...