Behind the Footlights and Stage News of the Season
A brisk roundup of theater and music notes including Tibel Byessen returning to the stages, Sirah Geruteurdt rehearsing a new act by Oscar Wilde, Garland Gaden to stage a custom play, Louise Aydelle acquiring The Runaway Wife rights, and Paderewski’s London recital hailed as a season highlight. Also mentions The New York Managers Amusement Syndicate, Lady Paddington, and Agnes Miller’s London engagement, with Emma Nevada touring Spain and Patti at Craig-y-Nos castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibel Byessen
Stues
Sirah Geruteurdt
Oscar Wilde
Garland Gaden
Louise Aydelle
Ixee Rankin
Paderewski
London
St. James’ Hall
Rafael Josefly
Damrosch
Bronson Howard
Palmer's Theater
New York City
New York Managers’ Amusement Syndicate
Connecticut
Truc d’Arthur
Gloriana
IC. Phillips
Phillips
Lady Paddington
Agnes Miller
A. M. Palmer
Charles Frohman
W. N. Gillette
Emma Nevada
Spain
Granada
Malaga
Gibraltar
King
Cotal Rifles
Red Hussar
Jolly Marshall P. Wilder
Mme
Patti
Craig-y-Nos Castle
South Wales
Wilder
Scientific Wonders and Inventions from Cold to Glass
The article notes Dewar on solidifying water by evaporating a quarter of its weight and raindrop studies suggesting some large drops are hollow. It mentions burglarproof glass from Dresden made by pouring molten glass over steel wire, suited for skylights and jewelers’ windows. It also cites Mosso of Turin linking brain fatigue to poisoning effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewar
Dresden
Mosso
Turin
Birds and beasts and railroad notes from the era
A miscellany notes birds that sing in flight and fish in markets. It covers Darwin on Patagonian names and salt water, a huge mountain trout caught in Twin Lakes Col, and distinctions between apes and monkeys. Rail changes include compressed gas by the Chicago and Northwestern and new Illinois Central passenger station in Chicago.
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Pacific
Darwin
Patagonia
United States
Twin Lakes
Col
London
Thames
Chicago and Northwestern
China
Northern Pacific
Tacoma
Wash
Japan
Illinois Central
Chicago
State Department
Kishacoquillas
Book of Counsels Wisdom From Ancient Parsee Writer
Sage guidance urges seeking counsel from wise men and avoiding theft envy and idle thoughts. It urges labor for God, meditation on virtue, and trust in God to obtain heavenly goodness, citing Paud Namah and a fourth century Parsee author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paud Namah
Book of Counsels
Heroic charity and hard truths urged in moral call
A blunt appeal urges decisive benevolence and self discipline. The text presses to give generously even at personal cost and to confront enemies with forgiveness, urging practical action over preachy contemplation.
What Christ Can Do For Me And Prayer’s Power
Excerpted sermon reflections discuss Christ’s transforming love beyond human limits and the need for sincere prayer. It cites Rev. J. H. Barrows and Rev. C. E. St. John urging personal sympathy with Christ’s life, humble prayer, and steadfast hope as civilization’s guiding force.
Crushing Pride Through Humility in Prayer Meetings
Dr. Talmage urges believers to actively crush pride for Christ despite reluctance and awkward prayers. He argues the pleasant comforts do not transform, and sincere effort in prayer despite fear or shame is essential. He cites examples of others mocked in prayer meetings to illustrate the challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Edward Payson
John Summerfield
Dr. Talmage
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Keystone
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Dillon
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Wis
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Dillon, Mont
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Capital
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Sumer
Jesus
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Idi
Christian Werald
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Lessing
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Capernaum
Calvary
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Ty Hank
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J. H. Barrows
D.-Di
C. E. St. John
Chistian Register
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