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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1908

Page

22

Shakespeare’s fortunes shaped a legendary career

A historical reflection on William Shakespeare’s early life and fortunes. The piece notes John Shakespeare’s possible influence, the impact of misfortune, and Shakespeare’s connections in London. It highlights the Earl of Southampton and other actors who supported him and cites the Elizabethan era as favorable to his rise.

Shakespeare John Shakespeare William London Stopes Warwickshire Elizabeth Klaw and Erlanger John Murray Wilbur M. Bates Murray Lillian Russell Princeton University New York Law School New York Sun New York World, Press Hearst New York Chicago

Maude Adams Keeps Lincoln Close in Thought and Travel

The article praises Maude Adams for her deep admiration of Abraham Lincoln describing her as keeper of a vast and reverent collection of Lincoln memorabilia. It notes her habit of sharing patriotic writings with others and recounts a Chicago trip where she toured the Lincoln statue at the St. James or Lakefront area after a Pittsburgh to Chicago train journey.

Maude Adams Miss Adams Lincoln England Britain Abe New England Lake Front Clara Palmer Chester James T. Powers Anna Laughlin Studebaker Theater Chicago Isabel D’armond New York

Charles Dillingham's New Job

Charles Dillingham appears at Hicks Theater offices in London for a 6:30 dinner with Charles Frohman. An English visitor asks to see Frohman and presents a card but is refused entry due to Dillingham washing windows before 6 o'clock in his evening attire.

Charles Dillingham Charles Frohman Paris London Berlin Dillingham Hman Hicks’ Theater Frohman Mr. Dillingham

Death of Ludovic Halevy Selectively Recalled

A Figaro envoy finds M. Halevy, the venerable playwright, crushed by the death of his old friend Ludovic Halevy. Bodley recalls his quiet, refined nature beyond the wit noted in his collaborations with Meilhac, and Rodley cites French critics calling him the last survivor of a brilliant era whose loss widens a gap in French letters since Dumas fils.

Figaro M. Sardou Ludovic Halevy Halevy Henri Meilhac Athenaeum Offenbach Meilhac Harvey Rodley Dumas Fils

Darktown Fire Brigade Engagement at Coney Island Extended

The Darktown Fire Brigade Burlesque show at Coney Island runs daily with performances at 5 30 and 9 30 p m through next Wednesday evening inclusive This final schedule change makes the hours more convenient for patrons near the city and offers the last opportunities to see the burlesque act in this period

Darktown Coney Island Darktown Fire Brigade

Florence Roberts Returns Home in Low Spirits

Florence Roberts, the Californian actress, has come back to the Pacific coast and speaks of diminished pleasure in her work. She notes the absence of a partner to share success and burdens, unlike her late husband Lewis Morrison who supported her career and efforts.

Momomomo Florence Roberts Pacific Coast Lewis Morrison

Queen Alexandra Honors Artist With Victoria Cross

Queen Alexandra fixes the Victoria Cross on the dress during a winter audience at Windsor. The act marks a unique reward from the British throne as nobles cheer the artist who says life was real then and hopes for shared joy upon return to work.

Alexandra England Zelie"de Lin

Henry Miller to Run Savoy for Three Years at New York

Henry Miller will control the Savoy Theatre for three years, staging The Servant in the House The Winter Feast The Idol Breaker Mater with Margaret Anglin and The Great Divide. Barrie’s new piece questions which woman to marry and a vaudeville sketch Blight Hoboes debuts, promising American humor.

Hat Affects Woman's Fortune, Says Hattie Williams

In a witty remark, Hattie Williams suggests opportunity may shape a man, but a hat defines a woman's character. The line reflects fashion and social norms of the era, dubbing headwear as a defining accessory for women.

Hattie Williams

Stage gossip from Lew Fields and Broadway stars

Lew Fields discusses disciplining chorus girls and keeping pace on stage. The Gay White Way tour is planned with Jefferson de Angelis Maude Raymond and Alexander Carr leading. Clara Palmer Isabel D Armond and Maude Adams receive bookings and recognition from Harvard. Charles Frohman notes Twelfth Night in repertoire and Gertie Millar in Gottenberg project.

Gay White Way Jefferson de Angelis Maude Raymond Alexander Carr Struberts Charles Frohman Maude Adams Faculty of Arts and Sciences Harvard University Harvard

Theatre Notes on Margaret Illington and Upcoming Shows

The Thief company led by Margaret Illington plans two stops Pueblo and Salt Lake City before San Francisco engagement. Billie Burke returns from a triumphal tour as Trixie in My Wife and will rehearse Jacqueline in Love Watches. Edwin Stevens criticizes The Merry Widow as overstated while noting casting troubles. Klaw and Erlanger hire Master Gabriel for Little Nemo in Slumberland with Harry B. Smith and Victor Herbert supplying book and music.

Margaret Illington Marie Pueblo Salt Lake City San Francisco Billie Burke New York Trixie John Drew Wife America Miss Burke London Jacqueline Klaw Erlanger Master Gabriel Little Nemo Harry B. Smith Victor Herbert Ter Gabriel Tole New York City

Early life of Gabriel and theater figures noted

The narrative traces a boy born weighing fifteen ounces who learned rapidly reading and writing by age four. He studied in Wickford then Paris at twelve mastering French German and Italian. Gabriel debuted at the Providence Opera House and later joined vaudeville creating Buster Brown.

Wickford R. L Paris Gabriel Providence Opera House Buster Brown Master Gabriel Joseph Cawthorn Little Nemo

Recital of Miss Godfred Pupils in Covington and Local Schools

The annual piano recital of Miss Fredericka Godfred and her assistants will occur Thursday evening in Trinity Guild Hall Covington with students including Aileen Kattenhorn Rita Streabbog Stella Walzette and Helena Schild. Also listed are recitals at the Kindergarten Training School Avondale and a YWCA auditorium event with numerous named pupils and teachers.

Fredericka Godfred Joseph A. Scallan Anna Lea Rothier Trinity Guild Hall Covington Aileen Kattenhorn Krogmann Freda Schild Edith Bewlay Linton Avenue Avondala

Eighth Annual Meeting of Clermont County Women’s Clubs

The Clermont County Federation of Women’s Clubs held its eighth annual meeting at Amelia M. E. Church. Miss Lena Penns presided with devotions by Mrs. May 8 Moyer and music by Mrs. Louisa Davis. Officers elected included President Miss Lena Penn Amelia and Secretary Miss Roda Welsh New Richmond. The day featured readings, papers on civic aims, and a lunch hosted by Mrs. J S Gaskens, with plans to meet in New Richmond next June.

Clermont County Federation of Women’s Clubs Amelia M. E Lillian Walker Moyer Louisa Davis Lena Pence Frank Davis Federation Amelia Charles Clasgen William Sampson Emma Hitch Ed C. Bishop Allen Glancy Walter Boone Reading Velma Hodges Gaskens Amélia Nellie Grace Howe Cincinnati College of Music Nellie Fridman Norma Scott M. 8. Griffith Anna Laws State Federation Lena Penn Roda Welsh New Richmond Batavia Dollie Spencer Milford W. Stockton A. Thomas W. R. Glasgow Kate Griffith Perrin Brown Spencer Kernohan Spence Bass Nichols Scott Hitch Latman Berry Titus Jameson Walker Rawson Homan Dial Tonsley Glancy Hamilton MacDonald Gregg Tally Davis McMurchy Roberts Bishop Penn Buvinger Hopkinds Kennedy Eppert Johnson Blymer Misses Scatterday

Women Club Events Fill June Social Calendar

The Milfoard Progress Club hosts an all day basket picnic for its president Mrs Rose Perrin Edwards at her country home on Thursday June 25. Cincinnati delegates head to Boston for the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial meeting June 23. Ohio and regional delegates from Kentucky and Indiana attend. Hawthorn Club outings at Hotel Altamont Highlands Ky June 16 feature toastmistress Mrs Fox and talks on The Ideal Woman and The Future. A YWCA benefit recital is set for Tuesday June 23 in the No 20 East Eighth street auditorium. College Hill Progress Club meets June 23 with morning sessions and afternoons papers on Japan and American impressions by Miss Florence Wilson and Mme Etsu G Sugimoto.

Milfoard Progress Club Rose Perrin Edwards Cincinnati General Federation of Women’s Clubs Boston Ohio Annie Laws Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs McLean Blair Cincinnati Woman's Club Virginia Ellard Sue Spilman Cincinnati Press Club Alice Laws D. L. Murray E. W. Osborne C. D. Robertson Women’s Club Fanny Field Edwin. L. Buchwalter Springfield Jane de Vere Glendale E. P. Breckenridge Toledo A. P. Morris Columbus Louise Graham Cleveland Charles I Williams Dayton Blanche Vignes Canton Hawthorn Club Altamont Highlands Young Women's Christian Association East Eighth Street College Hill America Mme Etsu G. Sugimoto

Jewish Hospital Alumni Association Holds Park Hotel Reunion

The Jewish Hospital Alumni Association met Friday afternoon in the Park Hotel College Hill for its annual reunion. A one o'clock luncheon featured an exquisitely decorated green and white table with daisies and alumnae color place cards bearing toasts. Mrs. Robert Cochnower, class 03, joined in the afternoon as members bid farewell with Auf Wiedersehen.

Jewish Hospital Alumni Association Park Hotel College Hill Robert Cochnower

School of Elocution Commencement at Auditorium

The Schuster School of Elocution holds commencement at the Auditorium on Thursday evening June 25. Diplomas go to Willie Eubank Neely Madeline Esther Reaume Marie Van der Ahe and Lillian Hancock. Certificates awarded to nine others with merit certificates for four evening class students. General Michael Ryan to address and present diplomas. Admission by invitation. seats reserved for parents. Earlier, Miss Mary S. Neff pupils presented The Flower of Yeddo at Metropolitan College of Music. Alma Lisen to recite at June 27 Widows' Home event.

Schuster School of Elocution Willie Eubank Neély Madeline Esther Reaume Marie van der Ahe Lillian Hancock Howard Wysong Grayce Beck Edna Haas Margaret Siewers Elinor Shauer Blanche Sticknath Estelle Ayer Blanche Gardiner Bessie Isaacson Ella Taliaferro Henrietta Mesch Grace

Noted Men in London Hear Naval Views and American Literature

Rear Admiral John Van Benthuysen Bleecker arrives from Paris with Mrs. Bleecker. He notes English and American officers favor more warships for world peace. Author Justus Miles Forman says English readers now appreciate serious American literature beyond cowboy tales and that US short story craft is better understood than in England.

Commercial Tribune London John van Benthuysen Bleecker Europe Evans Justus Miles ‘Forman England New England School Forman United States

Germania racing yacht to be first of its kind built in Germany

Berlin reports the first large German racing yacht is nearing completion. The vessel named Germania is owned by Herr Krupp von Bohlen, designed by Max Oert in Hamburg, built at Kiel yards, and will debut at the Kiel regatta surpassing the Meteor in size and luxury.

Commercial Tribune Berlin Germany Herr Krupp von Bohlen Krupp Essen Herr Max Oert Hamburg Kiel

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