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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1906
Page
10
The Ellen Terry Jubilee at Drury Lane in London celebrated Miss Terry for half a century of service to the stage. Funds raised exceeded $30,000 for her relief after financial reverses, with her son Edward Gordon Craig advancing new theater methods.
The article recalls Miss Terry’s half century of theater service at Drury Lane, funded by fans and friends in a delicate, honorable jubilee. Edwin Gordon Craig is noted for his innovative stage designs for The Vikings and Gunnar’s hall, creating dramatic lighting and atmosphere praised by London critics.
The article recounts Ellen Terry and Sir Henry Irving’s decades of collaboration on English classical drama. It notes their joint wealth and Irving’s modest estate at death, with most assets tied to books and valuables from their stage career. It mentions Terry’s departure from the partnership amid concerns aging hindered continued progress.
The piece revived as a Norse tragedy failed despite striking staging and light effects. Critics note the demand for concise lava-like prose and absence of monologues, with Ibsen’s Volsung adaptation cited. Miss Terry saw poor financial return, though her other works like Alice Sit By the Fire fared better.
A darkly vivid review of the Flying Dordans and the Three Bussies at the Norwood circus grounds. It notes harsh injuries from contortion acts and the relentless training behind their perilous performances while praising their courage and professional dedication.
Electric lights line the shore and river towers at Queen City Beach creating dazzling reflections as bathers enjoy the cool water. A large city retailer boosted morale by gifting two beach tickets to employees, promising a cheerful weekend at the popular resort.
After a week in New York and a final week at Chester Park the Chester Park Opera Company opens a ten week season tonight with The Rounders. A line formed for season-seat sales. Luba De Sarema and trained animals headline a free vaudeville act with a riding mountain bull ponies dogs and Sammy the mule. Curtain rises 8 p.m. nightly during The Rounders run.
An English observer notes stage fame often hides modest estates. Probate shows Henry Irving's estate at 102600, with many actors leaving modest sums despite high incomes. Notable fortunes include Dan Leno 50000 and Richard d'Oyly Carte 1200000, the Savoy Theater impresario, the largest among public entertainers.
James O Neill first appeared on the stage at the National Theater Cincinnati in support of Edwin Forrest carrying a spear. David Warfield was an usher in a San Francisco theater. Charles Dickson began as a plaquer at Niblo's Garden during the Black Crook era. Robert Edeson started in the box office and was promoted in 1887 at the Park Theater Brooklyn when Cora Tanner was perform.
Lagoon presents a double bill this week starting with vaudeville in the amphitheater and Lionel Legare’s open air exhibition. Legare extends his stay after a strong reception with daily 5 PM matinees and night shows featuring a volcanic pyrotechnic finale. Mantell’s Marionette Hippodrome headlines the new bill along with Sanders and Dean in A Timely Lesson, Mile Marie fire dancers, the Aherns top contortionists, and Herbert and Willing with coon songs. Lagoon thrives as attendance climbs with outdoor gatherings and warm weather. The resort showcases its natural charms for summer crowds unmatched in the region.
The actress Mrs Fiske has rented a house in Ben Lomond California to rest after a strenuous season and plan for next year’s dramatic projects. She has long sought remote locations to escape the rigors of life in the theater where she has endured both artistic demands and the challenges of being an independent star. Last season she performed a series of one night engagements with the Manhattan Company amid travel and privacy constraints.
At the Norwood circus grounds Pain presents The Last Days of Pompeii with Shriner Night welcomed members of the order. A large emblem burned in flame produced a radium rich display skipping the usual white light. Other special nights this week plan events for Norwood K of P Woodmen and Catholic school children.
The city shows steady growth with rising river ride demand to Coney Island. Queen and Princess steamers offer improved water service from Broadway, drawing thousands despite poor weather. Bryant's minstrels, Smittie’s Band, and upcoming events at Coney highlight a season of entertainment and dancing.
The Innes band begins a three week engagement at the Cincinnati Zoo Garden today. The program features world famous soloists Herman Bellstedt and Vaclav Jiskra, with plans for several special concert nights. The Zoo touts this as top class outdoor music for Cincinnati audiences.
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