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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1902
Page
22
Montgomery Phister comments on the knightings of Charles Wyndham and the waning fortunes of leading English stage figures Mansfield offers a pessimistic view of acting decline. Stuart Robson replies with dignity while Irving contemplates the future of the American stage.
A look at Sir Henry Irving Sir Squire Bancroft Charles Wyndham and others as potential knighthood recipients. Debate on whether talent alone or philanthropy and public service justify the honor, with defenses by actors like Stuart Robson and critiques by Mansfield. Includes notes on Wyndham’s distinguished career and mockery of decline in acting.
Rag time concerts headline today at Coney Island featuring the Cincinnati Military Band directed by Jacob Hoffman Jr. A linen printed program will be distributed as souvenirs with cornet solos by Miss Georgia Munyon. The afternoon and evening rag time programs include popular titles and a Florodora sextet, plus vaudeville acts and local amateur entertainers.
The article notes attractions at the zoo and that the Cincinnati Orchestra will close its current engagement this week, highlighting upcoming events and schedules for visitors.
Three major acts open at Chester Park this week beginning today. The Flying Langfords perform on parallel bars on an island stage with night time searchlights. A lifesaving fire net demonstration from a New York Fire Department design will show a 100-foot dive daily to prove its safety. Fire diver William Collins will also perform a dramatic oil and fire dive into the lake. The vaudeville lineup includes Marsh and Sartella, the Ramsey Sisters, Williams and Reynolds, Laurence Crane, and Chas M Stewart, with the Tuxedo Ladies Band performing concerts among other attractions.
The Chester Park season begins tonight with Flotows Martha. Notable cast includes Miss Adelaide Norwood as Martha and W H Clarke with Lawrence Mooney as alternates. Norwood returns for a three week stay and Clarke is expected to be a city favorite once more.
The Grand engagement of Klaw and Erlanger present Ben Hur with cast nearly unchanged from last season. Dodson Mitchell joins the lineup as the other noted change.
Excursions advertised with multiple boat and carriage trips depart from foot of Broadway. Pomeroy on Bonanza leaves Wednesday the 2d returning Saturday the 5th for $1.50. Kanawha on Stanley departs Thursday the 34th returning the 6th for $2.00. Portsmouth on Tecoma leaves Thursday the 3d returning Saturday the 5th for $1.00. Maysville on Courier leaves Thursday at 11 am returning 7 pm. Madison return the 5th. Telephone Main 1897.
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