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Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1914

Page

4

Faust Opera Gala Delights New York Audience

An audience of several hundred at the W. F. Frederick Piano Company by Baltimore Street heard a full Faust performance on the Victor talking machine. Star soloists Caruso and Farrar led a strong cast with readings and stereopticon visuals, as Pryor's Band and the New York Grand Opera Chorus offered popular numbers. The Frederick chain announces public opera viewings twice monthly, with D. G. Pfeiffer directing from Washington, D. C. and Cumberland staff assisting.

Faust Victor W. F. Frederick Piano Company Baltimore Street Caruso Scotti Plancon Emilio de Gogorza Tilta Ruffo Journet Geraldine Farrar Louise Homer Nielsen Pryor New York Grand Opera Salve Dimora Farrar Frederick Company D. G. Pfeiffer Washington, D. C Cumberland

Everywoman at the Maryland Theatre Leads March Bill

Henry W. Savage presents the title role of Everywoman at the Maryland Theatre on March 30 and 31 with matinee. Lottie Jair Parker’s Way Down South opens March 24, plus Busy Izzy and Anthony and Cleopatra in April. Lew Dockstader and George Primrose revive old time minstrelsy. Stop Thief showcases rapid comedy. Gene Oliver’s troupe and Simple Simon entertainers also perform.

Henry W. Savage Maryland Theatre C. & P. Railroad Lottie Jair Parker William George Sydney Izzy Maryland Lew Dockstader George Primrose Gene Oliver Simon Cumberland

The Mob stars Otis Skinner with Frohman next season

The article notes Otis Skinner will headline a new play The Mob by Galworthy with Charles Frohman next season while Skinner currently acts in Kismet. George Sidney will appear in Busy Izzy and Way Down East during the same week, mirroring a Baltimore overlap. The Maryland will feature Between Savage and Tiger soon as part of a closing theatrical run.

Charles Frohman Otis Skinner Galworthy The Mob Skinner George Sidney Izzy Baltimore Savage Tiger Maryland Klein-Cines Company

Highways Engineers Convention Closes Meeting in St Joseph

The Highways Engineers' Convention in St Joseph wraps up its sessions today after opening last Wednesday. Kansas City engineers and members of the American Society of Civil Engineers spoke, with road builders from across the state in attendance to discuss road construction perspectives.

St. Joseph Highways Engineers’ Convention Kansas City American Society of Civil Engineers

Mid-Lent Dance for Poly Clinic Hospital Auxiliary

Today in New York the Mid-Careme dance is held by the Women’s Auxiliary of the Poly Clinic Hospital. The event is promoted as a highlighting social function of the Lent season with guests invited to attend.

New York Polytclinic Hospital

Railroad man speaks on The End of the World at Liberty Theatre

W. F. Van Amburgh of New York City accepted a speaking invitation from the I B A to discuss The End of the World Sunday at 3 PM. The lecturer, a former railroad executive and current treasurer of a major New York company, is described as practical, logical, and magnetic. Admission is free.

W. Ef, van Amburgh New York City Liberty Theatre van Amburgh

Fumigating Library Books By Health Department

The article explains a book doctor mends torn volumes and shelves out worn books. It notes the Health Department monitors contagious diseases and fumigates any library books recorded as in affected houses. Card notices inform patrons to keep books from the library until fumigation is completed.

Health Department

City of Seattle Refit Completes For Alaska Service

The steamship City of Seattle, returning today to the Pacific Coast Steamship Company’s Southeastern Alaska service, has been converted into an oil burner. It now features steam steering gear, rebuilt passenger accommodations, refurnished interiors, refitted systems, and a large observation room on the forward promenade deck. The vessel was already speedy and is expected to gain speed from the new engine room equipment.

Seattle Wash Pacific Coast Steamsip Company Alaska

Ohio Governor Cox to Head Pittsburg Banquet

Members of the Ohio Society of Pittsburg will host a banquet tonight to welcome Governor James M. Cox of Ohio. No other speakers are announced, with Col. H P Rope serving as toastmaster. Cox is regarded as strong presidential timber by attendees.

Pittsburg Ohio Society of Pittsburg James M. Cox Ohio Col H. P. Rope

Requiem Mass for Cumberland Council Knights at SS Peter and Paul

A solemn requiem will be celebrated at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church on Fayette Street for the deceased members of Cumberland Council No. 58 Knights of Columbus. The service is set for Tuesday morning, March 24 at 9 o'clock.

SS. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church Fayette Street Cumberland Council Knights of Columbus

Local Painter Ad and Free Lecture on The End of the World

The G. N. Johnson Paint and Paper Company promotes contract painting and paper hanging at 82 N Mechanics with guaranteed work. An advertisement invites all to W. E. Van Amburgh's lecture at Liberty Theatre Sunday at 3 p m on The End of the World with free seating and no collection.

G. N. Johnson Paint and Paper Company N. Mechanics W. E. van Amburgh Liberty Theatre

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