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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1908
Page
22
The new show opens this afternoon at the Columbia offering ten cent admission to all seats and five cents for the gallery. The column covers theatre gossip from London to San Francisco, noting writs on actresses, stage censorship, and stars like Louis Mann and Mary Mannering.
David Warfield closes his season in New York and sails the Hamburg on May 14 to Naples. He will travel in stages to the south of France and meet David Belasco in London near the end of June for an important conference. Belasco plans time in France to finish work on his winter play and will sail in late May.
Miss Henrietta Lee who won a $4700 verdict against Hurting and Seaman for canceling her two year contract after she refused to wear tights has been hired by Richard Carle to play Phyllis an ex actress in Mary's Lamb during the current production.
English comedian Huntley Wright reasons on his visit to America describing New York as extreme in heat and cold and corrupt in spots. He notes Americans enjoy current papers and jokes about English habits and entertainment tastes, contrasting Veronique with Western frontier drama.
William Gillette completes Bernstein's Samson translation or adaptation. St Bourchier will play the title role in London, while Gillette takes the lead in New York in September.
Miss Irwin says her party cut short their European trip and headed home to the Thousand Islands. She describes their group as her husband and herself with "the most wonderful opera" seen in Berlin at the Royal Opera. She praises Miss Emmy Istinn and compares opera stars, calling Distinn superior in her view.
Says I have created my last role and will retire after the New York run of Father and the Boys. He recalls stage fright and vows not to create another part, hinting his Uncle Willie may watch younger stars from the front row as the show ends in about two years.
The New York Herald reporter from London praises a Gaiety Theatre musical called Havana, noting its dramatic offerings and high popularity comparable to several Merry Widows. He asserts the show surpasses anything in London or New York in that genre and predicts broad appeal.
Slang dialog from London audiences recalls Ade shows at the College Widow with phrases like Cutting up di does and the Rockefeller stunt. Critics note prankish scenes and a caricatured countryman as a comic foil amid debates on social impropriety.
The performer declares a career spanning many Hamlet roles across the Shubert theaters from New York to broader stages, asserting ongoing commitment to classic tragedy. He notes skepticism about his abilities but emphasizes extensive stage experience.
Dr. Samuél P Capen of Clark University reports that eight to 16 year old girls prefer tragedies at first, shifting to comedies society plays and finally problem plays as they age. About one fifth of girls and nearly one third of boys in Worcester public schools attend theaters weekly. Younger children show strong taste for violent plays with five boys liking murder plays and three girls liking murder plays.
The Kemp Sisters Wild West Indian Congress and American Hippodrome announce opening at Lagoon Park on May 30. Promoters call it one of the largest exhibitions of its kind now active.
The piece surveys Eugene Walter’s rapid ascent from a park bench to luxury after a few months and notes W Somerset Maugham’s emergence with three successful comedies in London awaiting U S adaptation. Maugham, a 35 year old doctor turned playwright, recalls four years to win first production and discusses manager hesitation to risk new writers.
Henry B. Harris will stage James Forbes new comedy The Chorus Lady author of The Chorus Lady and Robert Edeson in The Call of the North. The comedy opens early August at a prominent Broadway theater with the other play scheduled for August 24 at the Hudson Theater.
Otis Skinner first appeared at the Philadelphia Museum in November 1877 as Jim in Woodleigh after an engagement at Hudson Theater. He then joined Walnut Street Theatre stock company for two years before his New York debut at Niblo's Garden on September 4, 1879 as Maclow in The Enchantment.
An Argus-eyed official halted Jack Martin at the automobile stile near Chester, demanding dimes or credentials. Lacking both, the car was held until Colonelke produced the needed coin to pass him through, highlighting strict discipline at the park entrance.
Johnny Robinson son of a famous showman travels to New York early this week to inspect the new park built by Cincinnati enterpriser Al Bede and associates at Coney Island. He plans to tour the mammoth inclosure and learn about the attractions.
Readers recall Sinclair’s sharp satire of New York high society in his novel The Metropolis. He targets a prominent figure whose name appears prominently in the text, using irony to critique social pretensions.
Hyde Park residents spend summers in the Highlands while hosting fundraisers and club events. The Inverness Country Club opened with a reception and dance led by committee members Webster Helm and Phil Stanberry. Many social visits and gatherings are reported including guests at homes of Storrs, Horton, De Camp, Davies, Hall, and others with clubs staging meetings and officer elections.
Mrs. Clara Barstow traveled to Pittsburg for a short visit with daughter Vera Barstow. Stella Sellers of Winton Place visited Miss Ottilia Weaver, while Ursula Koelsch visited Hyde Park friends. Mrs. Van Burkalow marked her eighty first birthday with friends at daughter H. B. Powell’s home. Ladies' Aid of the Christian Church met with Mrs. G. N. Nippert. Charles Clay hosted Cincinnati visit. Ritzs of Middletown stayed with Mrs. J. A. Skillihan. Crawley and Skillman hosted the Evening Buchre Club. prizes went to Crawley Skillman Caldwell Powell Hall Caldwell. D. C. Snook visited Mrs. Koelsch. William Pendry hosted local auxiliary of the Christian Women’s Board of Missions.
Mrs Walter Hartpence spent the week with Mrs Willoughby for the May Festival. Misses Adda Mabel and Adah Hollowell were hosted by Mrs Harry Hollowell in Cincinnati. Bertha Tompkins visits sister before departing for Cuba. Euchre parties prize Miss Clara Baughman and Mrs Elizabeth Cheatham. R A Longman travels East after attending the National Convention of Charity Workers in Richmond. Dr Lara Brickley attends the State Homeopathic Convention in Columbus. William Vincent hosts their son Werle of Connersville and guests from Cincinnati and Lawrenceburg visit Mrs Margaret Boatman’s home.
Miss Elizabeth Collett returned to Lebanon on Monday after a visit with her cousin Mrs. Shirley B. Scott. Miss Cora T. Sanford visited Newport Kentucky relatives. Mrs. George Marsh of Carthage spent last week with local friends. Miss North Martha and Amy Scott hosted a small gathering for Elizabeth Collett with John Collins, Clifton Robson, Shirley B. Scott, Imogene Scott, and Genevieve Glascock present.
The Metropolis author defends a fiction inspired by a theater fire, explaining he used a joke about an actor lacking culture. He denies knowing the real theater or actor and says he has never met Edldie Foy or seen him act. He requests space for a candid statement and disclaims intent to offend.
The Ohio Military Institute cadets enjoyed a Saturday evening dance supervised by Mrs. Carrie Dunbar. Rooms featured dogwood and spring flowers, while Mrs. Agnes Andersen hosted a buffet luncheon for her cousin Miss Jean Anderson, whose engagement to Mr. Ernest Brown was announced.
Mrs. W L Divine hosted guests including Mrs. Buchanan and Mrs. Charles Divine while Dayton visitors Miss Le Fevere stayed with Mrs. George Mathews. The piece lists numerous social calls, dances at Episcopal Guild Hall, engagements such as Miss Anna Ampt to Mr. Sunderland, and notes a church anniversary observed by the congregation.
Adele Mullane hosted a card party on Dexter Avenue Walnut Hills in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Adams with a large guest list including Laurence Adams Louis Wolff Walter Tuttle and many others. Other hosts included Adoretta Yeatman for the Social Club luncheon and Mrs Robert Anderson for a Friday luncheon with attendees listed.
Mrs P Sweitzer entertained friends on Wednesday with favors awarded to Mesdames Young Sweitzer Kirchmer and Young. Mrs Joseph Burcholz hosted guests Mrs C Palmer and son Joe of Cumminsville and Mrs J Durchoix of Sunman Indiana. Mrs W Dance hosted Presbyterian Ladies Aid last Thursday. The Sunday Evening Euchre Club met at Mr and Mrs W Spence and daughter Mrs C Carson.
The Monday Club held a musicale at Mrs. I. W. Miller’s Tompkins Avenue home with performances by Miss Margaret Brunson Miss Jessie Getzendanner Mrs. W. A. Hall Prof. John A Hoffmann Miss Ethel Hier Miss Katherine Ball and Olivia Talbot of St Louis among attendees. Other gatherings include the Mothers Meetitz talk by Miss Hargiss at the High School Hall and a Stewart Avenue gathering hosted by Mrs J H Mackie with a large group of local ladies and visitors. guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur Lindsley of Washington visiting oe peel B Lunbeck last week.
Delhi hosts a reception for Mrs Sumner Lincoln of Fernbank in honor of Mrs Charles Cone of Indiana with a large guest list from Cincinnati Pittsburg College Hill and Delhi. The Young Ladies Missionary Society of Delhi and Home City hold May day breakfast and a church coffee follows later. A grand bridge whist luncheon for R W Wise of Denver and Dr B F Armbruster of Columbus featured elaborate yellow rose decor and prizes for top players.
The Elmwood Place social column notes Mrs A Woods entertaining the Scotch Lotto Club with favors awarded to Mesdames H Drysdale Kerr and Proctor. A forthcoming event by Mrs Henry Drysdale and multiple showers and card parties are described among residents of Wy oming Hartwell Highland Chestnut street and Hunting W Va.
Mrs Tebs of Dayton visits Mrs Franklin Leach and Mrs Edward Dawson for a May afternoon with Misses Merrill Jackson Ellen Jackson Louise McLean Elsa Bateman Elizabeth Sterrett Mary Titus Margaret Titus and others. Mrs Samuel Bailey and Mrs Virginia Mollmeyaux hosted a bridge party Tuesday with prizes won by Mrs Resor Mrs Kemper Mrs Alfred Allen and Mrs William Sayers among attendees.
The Sewing Club met with Miss Isabel Sears and a large bridge gathering at the Lycéum awards high scores next Tuesday. Glendale College events include baccalaureate at the Presbyterian church on May 31 and a final recital June 3 followed by class day June 4 and commencement with Hamilton Mabie delivering the Golden Key address.
Miss Stella Watson visited Miss Mabelle Holdcraft in Loveland Ohio. Mrs. 8 V Crossman and three Chicago children are visiting with home plans. Horace Goodwin of Terre Haute visited Frank Clark’s family on Camargo road. Mr and Mrs Charles Eppert visited relatives in Mt Washington. Maggie Watters returned home from Midland. Crossman returned to Chicago after accompanying his wife and family.
Newtown notes list visits by Miss Bickel of Pleasant Valley to Mrs. Edgar Griffith and others. George Campbell of Walnut Hills and John Reeves of Hast End spent Sunday with Mrs. Sarah Campbell. Mrs. Anna Highlands visited in Madison road and Mrs. Seymour Durham hosted guests Andergon and Delle Much more from Plainville and Lulu Durham from Kings Mills joined family in Sunday gatherings.
Mrs Nannie Bowman returns from a ten day visit to sons Alfred and Victor Bowman at the Miami Military Institute in Germantown Ohio. Mrs EB Nelson High and family return from Tennessee trip. Miss Kathryn Ryland hosts a house party for Miss Beekman of Walnut Hills. Miss Jéan Lynch and Miss Drucle McLean plan a visit to Miss Stack of Columbus. Helen Pope of Moline arrives for Norwood High School graduation events with Marjorie Pope among graduates. A group of Norwood youths enjoyed the University boat race Monday, including Harriet Reid Jeana Winona Poage Merle James Flo rence Witherspoon and others.
A roster of local residents and visitors notes Mr. and Mrs. A Harry Evans spending a month in New York. Mrs. Edward Mills hosted a Thursday reception for her daughter Mrs. Walter Reynolds prior to her departure for Newcastle Indiana. Many guests attended including Mrs. Cadwallader Bartram Zulick Justis Bloomfield Friedeborn Pope Ryland Poage Nelson High Mulford DeMar Osler Singer Lloyd Miller Windhurst Pierce Poage Rockwell Bankhardat and others. Others include Mrs. Zulick visiting from Indianapolis for Culture Club and Mrs. Mills’ reception. trips to Denver Epworth Heights and Canada are mentioned with relatives in Illinois Iowa and Ontario.
Mrs. Robert Laidlaw hosted the Five Hundred Club with guests including Mrs. Beck, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Cannon, and others from Lockland and nearby areas. Alcorn won a hand painted plate and Orton received a spoon. Luncheon followed and Alma Goetz visited Mae Dean.
Mr and Mrs Charles Domhoff spend ten days at Franae icI Springs. The Advance Club will issue invitations for its annual open meeting in the new Carnegie Library Tuesday evening May 26. Prof J E Harry of Cincinnati will speak and Conservatory musicians provide music. Israel Ludlow Post holds its memorial service Sunday morning May 24 at the Baptist Church. Miss Bessie Durland heads to French Lick Springs this week with Vincennes friends for two dances. Mrs S R Mitchell of Wilmington is visiting two weeks with Mr and Mrs Fred Mitchell. The Born Omni Club met Tuesday night in A R Hall and played five Parker on.
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