Word: presentably
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Harvard can, without assuming a holier-than-thou attitude, safely claim a unique place musically among American universities. Not only is there the almost wearingly long catalogue of Boston's musical events to interest it: there are the concerts presented specifically for Harvard, that find an increased audience each year with their return. The University is in the happy position of a clearing-house for two factors necessary in all culture: the willingness of donors to present significant works, and the readiness of a public to receive and appreciate such gifts...
This announcement was made yesterday by the Foundation, in connection with the first work to be done on their film, which will trace the history of the Bay State from its establishment down to the present day. The film is being produced in advance of the 1930 Massachusetts Tercentenary celebration, which will be celebrated in all towns and cities of the state at that time...
Cambridge officers have been contented with warning offenders up to the present time, but Sergeant King declares that prosecutions will follow within a week, unless action is taken in the matter. Drivers are liable to a fine of $100 if their cars are not registered; and if they are not insured, as required in Massachusetts, any amount of damages can be collected in case of accident...
...17th Century the halcyon art of Italy had completely decayed. From, the death of Michelangelo to the present day, with the exception of a colorful but shallow digression at Venice, good Italian painting has been practically nonexistent. But in 1884, a sickly boy was born in the Ghetto at Leghorn, Tuscany, to Flaminio Modigliani, son of a Roman usurer. The boy was named Amedeo which means "love of God." Under the guidance of his uncle Isaac described by one of his family as "a man of vast and disorderly culture" and a descendant of Philosopher Spinoza, Amedeo grew up, studious...
...premiere of this vigorous, ethical tale 19 years ago. Composer Puccini and Author Belasco were both present. Puccini was awarded an eight-foot wreath, Belasco was "divinely happy." Yet he declared he was happier last week. Jeritza and he took a dozen bows together. He kissed her hand. She kissed his cheek. The other players did not count. As Forty-Niners they were patently masquerading. Tenor Giovanni Martinelli (Dick Johnson) had suffered and sobbed in the best Italian manner. Baritone Lawrence Tibbett (Jack Rance) was more credible, but looked funny in an Abraham Lincoln makeup. It was Jeritza who raised...