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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1908
Page
19
The article notes Bernstein’s adoption of a maroon suit as a sign of eccentric taste and bold fashion influence. It compares Bernstein to French rogue fashion and contrasts him with English playwrights Barrie and Frohman, highlighting cross cultural theatrical appeal and popularity.
The big musical extravaganza The Dainty Duchess comes to the Standard Theater for the week starting this afternoon. An all star group of comedians dancers and singers present burlesque Chili Con Carne and a vaudeville lineup featuring Morris and Morroe Scanlon and Hawley the Great Francelian and company Hanlon’s Autobee and a college flavored University Girls finale.
Frances Starr delivers a sweeping performance as the title role in The Rose of the Rancho at the Flyric next week. Belasco’s production and Miss Starr draw praise for versatility, charm, and magnetic presence, elevating Southern California drama to a national triumph.
The Boston Post reports Edward Crosby noting the Majestic Theater revived Lord Dundreary in the elder Sothern’s style. E H Sothern offered a faithful recreation, drawing cheers for period costumes and antique stage technique, while audiences compared past and present theater.
The first act of The Red Mill stars Montgomery and Stone in lead roles at the Grand Opera House starting Monday March 16. The plot features a sensational melodramatic mechanical surprise as the two heroes rescue a character.
Eccentric child performers highlight the production of The Red Mill by the Charles Dillingham company. Montgomery and Stone are slated as stars for next week at the Grand.
A persecuted Dutch maiden is confined in a haunted mill. She escapes by using the sails of the mill as a descent path, making a daring exit from captivity.
On Sunday afternoon March 15 Walter Wellman the Arctic explorer will present at the Lyric Theater. He will recount his proposed North Pole balloon trip with moving pictures of his airship in various states and Arctic scenes on screen. He will explain polar climate the midnight sun and the endless winter in an educational talk.
On Sunday afternoon March 22 Frank R. Roberson appears at the Lyric Theater for the final present season show. He will present a travelogue titled Russia Aflame detailing the forces transforming the vast empire.
A series of moving pictures will be shown at the Grand Opera House next Sunday afternoon as the first of several Sabbaths devoted to this new entertainment. The opening lecture will cover a trip in Ireland with Atlantic voyage details and incidents from the old sod. Howard Saxby will deliver descriptive lectures at each event. William Collier's Caught in the Rain will be presented in the Grand season.
Kirke LaShelle’s production of Checkers, a major theatrical success for three years, plans to stay with the same company as long as the play runs. The Walnut engagement begins next week with few minor changes to the cast.
Minerva Coverdale stars as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz at the Walnut. The article notes her mother Marie Richmond, a burlesque performer, and references a live horse and hay as props. It recounts a past incident involving actor George Stone and a similar prop setup in another city theater.
Miss Alice Nielsen will be one of the principals with the San Carlos Opera Company during its engagement at the Lyric Theater beginning March 23.
The Man of the Hour, a top political drama, will be staged at the Grand with William A. Brady and Joseph Grismer leading a strong company. President Roosevelt praised the play as the greatest he has seen.
Cornelius Gardiner has steered the Checkers troupe since its early seasons and remains committed to keeping the same company of artists together for an extended period. Gardiner has long been associated with the troupe.
In a backstage mishap a scarecrow’s hay supply vanishes prompting Stone and the property man to search nearby streets. A timid chorus girl confesses to witnessing the pilfering, delaying the evening performance as stagehands seek a livery stable for fresh stuffing.
Rev James Ellington McGee presents Jagus the World Teacher a demanding volume praised by Dr Eckman as a rigorous mind shaping work. Frazars Practical European Guide offers travel insight while Waldo Pendray Warren’s Thoughts on Business gains global interest and translation. Frances Hodgson Burnetts The Land of the Blue Flower appears in the March Childrens Magazine with noted beauty for both children and adults.
M Camille Flammarion protests automobile influence on the music of the spheres. Lord Roberts warns England against invasion, echoed by E Phillips Oppenheim's The Great Secret, a novel about a German invasion. The National Review notes German war prep funded by British costs. Margaret E Sangster praises Janet of the Dunes by Harriet T Comstock.
Little, Brown & Co introduces The Louisa M. Alcott Reader a school edition of ten shorter tales from Louisa M Alcott designed to supplement fourth year reading. The collection offers lighter material than Little Women and aims to engage young readers.
The Hemlock Avenue Mystery offers an engaging plot and a baffling mystery that only resolves at the end. It combines a romantic background with a strong detective story, earning praise as one of the best since The Leavenworth Case.
Washington born writer Mary Imlay Taylor educated at home began writing early. Her first work On the Rea Staircase was followed by novels including The Cardinal's Musketeer The Cobbler of Nimes Anne Scarlett Little Mistress of Good Hope The Rebellion of the Princess My Lady Clancarty and The Impersonator which drew wide notice from critics.
A timely study by George Otis Draper analyzes trusts tariff currency and unionism in 246 pages. Published by Little, Brown Boston on February 29.
George W Wyharton James, noted authority on Indian subjects, will publish through Forbes & Co. What the White Race May Learn from the Indian. The work stems from twenty five years of association with the red man.
Professor Frederick Starr prepares a substantial new work on the life and customs of Southern Mexican Indian tribes. The volume titled In Indian Mexico will be published by Forbes & Co and include 160 photographs taken by Starr during his explorations.
An important book on evolution is promised in The Physical Basis of Civilization by T. W. Heineman. It is to be published in April by Forbes & Co.
John A Williams, famed illustrator for journals, enters books with sixty pictures in Nixon Waterman's Sonnets of a Budding Bard boosting the book's appeal. Rumor spreads as impostors pose as E Kiser reciting verses and sending odd letters from strangers, amid visits involving a London guest calling on him in Chicago.
Homer Davenport, noted cartoonist and animal lover, accepts the presidency of the Children’s National Humane Society founded by The Children’s Magazine edited by Mrs. Burnett. Davenport aims to advance kindness to animals through children and expand local branches nationwide via The Children’s Magazine news on progress.
A dense list of 19th century book offerings with prices, publishers, and authors. Includes works on literature history religion and politics, with multiple presses such as Scribner's Sons Dutton Stokes Appleton and McClure. Mentions biographies novels poetry and educational volumes with prices ranging from 0.75 to 5 dollars.
A listing of varied books and authors across publishers in Philadelphia Baltimore Omaha and Cincinnati. Titles include Cult Programmes From All Nations edited by Arthur Elson Songs From the Operas edited by H E Krehbiel True Manhood by James Cardinal Gibbons The Making of a Millennium by Frank Rosewater and The Short Story by Brander Matthews.
The young married ladies of the Highlands held a leap year dance at Altamont with about 100 guests. Couples like Mr. and Mrs. Harry G Thompson returned from a bridal trip to Florida and Cuba. Miss Bertha Hills and Mrs. John F Opp hosted events, with guests including Walter MacLeod and Charles Willis. Other gatherings featured Miss Jessie Schriver, Mrs. Alexander Wright visiting guests from Van Wert, O., and plans for upcoming teas and showers among Highlands residents.
Mr and Mrs Mark Levi and granddaughter Mary Louise Lane visited relatives in Butler Kentucky. Mrs W P Emerson of South Dunmore stayed with Mrs K J Morris in Highlands. Guests included Schlapp and Mrs Frank Cruse Cincinnati. Park Social Club hosted by Miss Mamie Brockman at Jefferson venue. Shirley Bird hosted twelve friends for her ninth birthday. Latonia Country Club friends held a bowling party at Heidelberg Thursday. Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church to hold a social at Mrs Philip Harten's home on March 17.
Mr Lewis N Gatch entertained guests including John James of Cincinnati Lieutenant Hill and wife of North Side Samuel De Wald and wife of Evanston George W Weedon and wife of Norwood John Sullivan and wife of Covington Ky Walter H Boone and family. The Whist Club met at John M Leaf residence with numerous couples and Misses Inez and Jane Bacon in attendance.
Miss Isabelle Hannam of Peoria visits Miss Alma Mann in Evanston. Mr and Mrs John Bruter relocate to a Hudson avenue home. Dr and Mrs Cusher hosted guests on Florida avenue with a large party last Friday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Goldman and many others. The Esberger sisters played music. Mrs Voykes Neal Mankens Burkhalter and Eggers joined Mrs Dietz on Florida avenue last week. Ballinger moved from Duck Creek avenue.
Miss Elizabeth Burkhold returned from Chicago after a three week visit. The Evening Euchre Club awarded prizes to Mrs Hoffman and Mr Broadwell with Mrs Benkenstein as consolation. A bimonthly dance was held at Town Hall. Mr and Mrs Herbert Kent marked their ninth wedding anniversary with cards. Mrs C E Greenwald hosted luncheon for Mrs Charles Wolff of Pittsburg followed by a theater party. Mrs Voight hosted a formal dinner and Mr H L Ottenjohn hosted 500 games with friends including Mr Kent and Mrs Green.
Mrs. Fred Burr hosted a luncheon for Miss Miller of Maryland and Mrs. Wolff. Attendees included Mrs. Strawbridge of Richmond Indiana and a long list of guests: Hattie Waters, A.M. Countryman, Susie Wald Vogel, Anna Thayer, M. B. Brady, Susie Stanley, Ki Archer, C. E. Greenwald, Dick Burr, Mrs. Fischer, Miss Miller, Mrs. Wolff, and Mrs. Burr.
Activities in Norwood include lectures at the Carnegie Library by the McNeill Literary Club on Yellowstone Park. Socials hosted by the Five Hundred Club and Bridge Whist Club feature gatherings at homes of the Pope, Stuck, and Matchette families with numerous attendees and forthcoming events including theater, weddings, and a church fund benefit.
Mrs H Clay Rockwell travels to Paris Illinois to visit relatives. Prof John Ari Lloyd leaves for New York to lecture at the New York Eclectic Medical College. Mrs Montaville Flowers and children Montaville and Evelyn go to California for a month, met in Chicago by Mr Flowers. Mr L J Rebhun travels to California on business.
Price Hill residents attended Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pinafore at Westwood Town Hall hosted by Sherman Johnson. The scene lists numerous households visiting, entertaining Five Hundred Club gatherings, and travels to San Francisco and California. Local clergy and choir activities are noted with Mrs. J R Stewart and Mr. Bell’s missionary events.
Miss Lorena Walker hosted the Ladies Whist Club on Friday in Columbia avenue with Miss Ella Wilson among guests. Rev A W Evans leaves for Springfield Ohio April 1 after accepting a Congregational church call. Mrs Carter led the W M S at the Methodist church Friday. Mrs Miller and two children visit Mrs Martin Frank for two weeks. Mrs Thomas Elliott hosted luncheon with several attendees. Co operative Society plans to meet at Mrs Hunt Tusculum avenue tomorrow with a full election of officers and attendance urged.
Northside Mrs W B Chenoweth entertained the Five Hundred Club Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Charles Stephenson entertained the Evening Euchre Club Friday evening at their home on Chambers street. Miss Frances Durland has returned from a month visit to relatives in Shoals Indiana.
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