Sam Bernard recalls first stage job in Hoboken beer garden
Sam Bernard recounts how he and his brother Rick broke into show business at a Hoboken beer garden where admission was two beer checks. They performed a single and two doubles for $40 a week, were threatened to be kicked out, arrested with their trunk, then released after showing makeup. Charles Frohman plans Esperanto translation of The Morals of Marcus with Miss Marie Doro to premiere in Berlin next August.
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Sam Bernard
Hoboken
Rick
Sam
Bernard’ Brothers
Barclay Street
New York
Charles Frohman
Marcus
Marie Doro
Berlin
A Great Comedian and a Star in Farce
A young actress growls at a pompous actor-manager in his company. He jokes Miss Duke will play a dandy part in farce to study him. She retorts she has already seen him in Macbeth.
The Brave Dramatic Critic and Omar’s Shrug
During William Archer's American visit a young actress praises the critic for fairness. He recalls Omar the Persian poet whose shrug signals hard truths. The shah flogged Omar for poor praise, yet later sought another verdict, only to face another trek to the stables for more punishment.
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William Archer
Mr. Archer
Omar
Shah
Gossip of the Stage and Theatre Tidbits
A London sale will offer the late bishop of Truro spectrum folio Shakespeare editions in fine condition. In Chicago a new musical Tom Jones from Fielding plot with Edward German music debuts, led by Louise Gunning and William Norris. American dramatist Augustus Thomas tops claims for producing hits. James K. Hackett plans a repertory tour of his former plays. Edward Foy buys a county estate near Knollwood Country Club at White Plains, a 20 room house with ni acres valued at $2,000.
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Truro
London
Tom Jones
Fielding
Chicago
Edward German
Louise Gunning
William Norris
Augustus Thomas
Ghostly misattribution costs a fortune in love
In a Morning Post tale, Roger Thursdon returns to England with a fortune and a wife who insists on a haunted house. A living ghost prompts marital strain until a friend reveals the specter is the tailor’s ghostly debt, driving the husband to flee to Cape Town while the couple reconciles nearby.
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Morning Post
Thursdan
Roger Thursdon
South Africa
Roger
Ufe
England
Thursdon
West Hampstead
Sir Oswald Oswalden
Thursden
Fanny
Elizabeth
Oswald
Thursdans
Fanny Thursdon
Dainty Lingerie Sketches Show Simple Undersap and Night Gowns
A period lingerie feature presents sketches of undersap and camisole in mercerized lawn, a French drawers design with divided skirt-like legs, a Indian calico night-gown with broderie Anglaise, and a cambric night-gown with lace trim. It lists fabric and trim requirements for each item.
Worth on tailor made gowns in Harper's Bazar
A Harper's Bazar essay contrasts American and French dress habits focusing on tailor made gowns. It notes breakfast attire with a neat blouse, French preferring a boudoir peignoir for chocolate, and discusses choosing outfits for weddings, charity events, and social functions with the tailor made as a common, criticized option.
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Worth
Harper's Bazar
The Tailored Model Outshines Frilly Lingerie Blouse
The tailored model suits morning and business wear, travel and outdoor sports. It resists selling out or wilting more than the frilly lingerie blouse, offering practical durability.
Slippers for the Evening Color Matching and Care
The article advises on matching satin or silk slippers to evening gowns in pink blue yellow or lavender, noting stock colors often suffice while custom orders raise costs. It suggests using pastel pencils chalks or rouge to adjust colors, recommends avoiding dyeing, and mentions suede pumps are popular though prone to browning, with charcoal and shoe trees as maintenance tips.
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Kid
Gatin
A Classical Sash Gown with Velvet Straps and Beaded Edges
A new classical model gown features a long sash hanging from between the shoulders and secured by black velvet straps studded with brilliants. The straps pass over the shoulders from back to front and fasten with buckles. Ends are edged with gold and silver fringes and colored beads.
Gored models seam fitting instructions
For gored models the plaits of one breadth overlap the edge of the next. After basted and pressed bay each gore accurately over the other. Baste them with small stitches that will not pull or give in the fitting. After all are put together, sew on and check for alterations.
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Miss.Maude Adams
New York City
Chicot
Cape
Ferdinando
Goldburg Casale
Mrs. Thursdon
Sir Oswald
Earl
Maria
Mr. Montgomerie
Muswell Hill
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