Word: songful
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...former star of Rio Rita is so clever with her nimble dance steps that by the time she comes out for her third encore, the house is hers, the song about her boy friend's "shushpenders," and her dance "Subway Shuffle," completely captivating the audience. As for Miss Foster, we are forced to admit that her playlet is rather crude, but her acting, plus her dark hair and bright eyes--well it was a good...
...Mandolin club, under the leadership of J. B. Cowin '32, are Brahms' Hungarian Dance and Baynes' Destiny Waltz. The Banjo Club, with W. S. Warner '32 leading, will play Officer of the Day and a Football Medley. The vocal club, directed by A. H. Parker '32, will sing Winter Song by Bullard, and German's Rolling Down...
...with kika (headdress of married woman). Father of bride gives away his daughter. Mother of bride leads her daughter to groom's parents. Father of bride strikes bride with whip (ancient ritual, symbol of submission) and then passes whip to groom. Girls and bride dance to ancient folk-song-the whole company becomes increasingly intoxicated. All dance a ronde and sing, while a man and his wife from among the guests enter the bed to warm it with the heat of their bodies. Drushka and Svacha bring dishes of food. The whole company lead the bride and groom near...
Tonight's program follows: Wedding March from "Le Coq d'Or" Rimsky-Korsakov Song without Words Tchaikovsky Valse triste Sibelius Overture to "La Forza del Destino" Verdi "Les Preludes." Symphonic Poem List "Pavane pour une infant definite" Ravel "Italia," Rhapsody Cassella Overture to "William Tell" Rossini Largo Bandel Ride of the Valkyries Wagner
...after a fall from a trapeze, he promises to take care of the acrobat's little boy and keeps his promise through some amusing and a number of saccharine episodes, a love affair, and recurrent Irish-tenor melodies. Best shot: the audience in the Arcadia Opera House. Best song: "Sleepy Valley...