Passion Play in Paris Impresses Carrollton Writer
A Carrolltonian recalls Paris trip highlights including the Passionspiel with Anton Lang as Christ and the impact on diverse audiences. He notes Paris beauty, the Seine environs, and the city’s art atmosphere, plus a New York lawyer’s witty courtroom apology after a judge's threat of contempt.
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Paris
Iolo Che
New York
Christ
Judas Iscariot
Anton Lang
Mary Magdalen
Caviler
Europe
Tates
Blank
Love and Folly in a Witty Puck Quip
A quip from Puck contrasts three virgins on love and conditions. The most foolish seeks love for herself, another wants love despite flaws, and the man is bold in proposing despite foolishness.
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Puck
A Share In a Jewel Tale From a French Servant
A short tale recalls a French servant shown a priceless jewel by a great duke. The servant thanks the duke for allowing him to share in the treasure and asks how the duke will reciprocate. The exchange reveals a witty play on sharing ownership and access.
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Duke
Ronk
A Treat For the Doctor From a Philadelphian Patient
A Philadelphia patient under long examination by specialists reports the doctors seem pleased with his health. He notes the physician Mr Blank appears optimistic and plans to perform several interesting operations, though the patient refrains from confirming the seriousness of his case.
Australian Grasshoppers and a Scottish Humour Tale
In Western Australia domestic servants are scarce and husbands called grasshoppers for absent men. Wives serving themselves back home must cook and clean, while grasshoppers stay away. A Boston Herald humor piece cites a judge and a witness in a dry court exchange about a man presumed gone or dead.
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Western Australia
Antipodes
Boston Herald
Iumor
W. Sinclair
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