Word: silver
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Even so, however, although American films may satisfy the craving for a time, it will doubtless not be long before native heroes of the silver-screen are developed from home talent. In this event Turkish movie addicts will do well to keep their eyes open, lest they fall victims to the same set of stereotypes which rules the American flock good old standbys like the hero of the range, the poor but-honest scullery maid, and the constantly tuxedoed viper who wrecks the home. If all these characters are transplanted, with local adaptations of course, into the original Osmauli...
...collection numbers about 40 pieces, half of which consist of documents. The most interesting are: death mask from the matrix moulded by Dr. Antomarchi, Napoleon's doctor ; a letter from Antomarchi to Vignali; the last cup ever used by the ex-French Emperor, a silver goblet inscribed with the Imperial arms; a silver knife, fork and spoon also engraved with the Imperial arms; a shirt, handkerchiefs, pair of white breeches, white pique waistcoats; Church vestments from the Longwood Chapel, some marked with the Imperial cypher; last, the most gruesome relic, a mummified tendon taken from the ex-Emperor...
...members of the Silver Bay Committee have found a widespread interest in the Student conference which is to be held this year at Silver Bay, Lake George, from June 12 to June 20. All men in the University are eligible to attend the conference. Any men who are interested can make application either to one of the members of the committee, or through Phillips Brooks House. In order that accommodations may be secured, a registration fee of $7.00 will be collected. This fee must be payed by May 19. In cases of absolute necessity a refund will be made...
This year there is to be a considerable foreign delegation at Silver Bay under the auspices of the Foreign Student committee. These are exempted from the registration fee and will be given special rates for board and transportation expenses. It has also recently been announced that three Harvard men will act as leaders of the discussion groups...
...Silver Bay, in the heart of the Adirondacks, is one of the most picturesque and charming spots in America. Situated about seventy miles from Albany, it may be reached either by train or automobile. The expenses of attending the conference, including board and room, railroad fare, and registration fee, will be about $40. For men who can not afford to pay the entire sum, part of the expense may be met in other ways, information concerning which may be obtained at the Phillips Brooks House...