Verdi, Wagner, and Smyth Works Feature Royal Audience
The Royal box hosted a sequence of operatic events with Verdi’s Aïda revival and Tristan und Isolde attended by the Queen and royal party. Madame Calvé impressed in Carmen amid a strong cast as Der Wald and Cavalleria Rusticana also drew crowds. The Handel Festival at Crystal Palace opened with Messiah in front of 16,848, led by Dr F. H. Cowen, with Albani Butt Davies Santley headlining. Later, a concert at the Albert Hall for the Union Jack Club raised funds, featuring Albani Butt Hall and Lhévinne among others, drawing a fashionable crowd and national symbolism in full display. Additional notes mention Cowen composing an Indian Rhapsody for the Three Choirs, McAlpin’s King Arthur at Royalty Theatre, and Covent Garden Moody-Manners season. The Cambridge Wooden Spoon event at Pembroke concluded the excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suite
Duchess of Fife
Madame Calvé
Carmen
Madame Blauvelt
Michaela
MM. Salignac
Scotti
Duke and Duchess of Fife
Lovise
Mecklenburg- Schwerin
Victoria
Henry of Battenberg
Victoria Eugenio of Battenberg
Duchess of Albany
Princess Alice of Albany
der Wald
Ethel M. Smyth
Frau Lohse
Fri. Fremstad
Mr. Hedmondt
Crystal Palace
F. H. Cowen
Madame Albani
Clara Butt
Ben Davies
Santley
W. W. Hedgecock
Aciz
Marguerite Macintyre
John Coates
Damon
Walter Parratt
Judas Maccabius
Ohn Coates
Timotheus
Alexander
Watkin Mills
Kennerley Rumford
Prince and Princess of Wales
Albert Hall
Union Jack Club
Royal Box
Mesdames Albani
Marie Hall
Mesers
Benavies
Andrew Black
Joseph Lhévinne
Queen’s Hall
Coldstream Guards
New Zealand
Leeds Choral Union
Is lebe das Leben The Joy of Living in London
The English version of Hermann Sudermann's Is lebe das Leben, titled The Joy of Living, features Beata who forces her husband Baron von Kellinghausen to resign his Parliament seat for Richard von Velkeringk. After Beata faces a hidden affair, a forced toast precedes her quiet suicide, leaving Richard and the Baron's circle to confront honour and consequence. Mrs Patrick Campbell dominates the role with intensity, while Mr Martin Harvey portrays Richard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Sudermann
Patrick Campbell
Baron von Kellinghausen
Beata
Richard von Vélkeringk
Richard
Norbert
Ellen
Kellinghausens
Cardinal Vaughan Burial Observances At Westminster Cathedral
The Westminster Cathedral Chapter watched over Cardinal Vaughan's body after its removal to the cathedral on Sunday and interment at St. Joseph's on Friday. Requiems and a dirge service preceded the burial, with Father Bernard Vaughan delivering the sermon as the cortège moved to Calvary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Roman Catholic Cathedral
Cardinal
Mill Hill
St. Joseph’s
Westminster
Bernard Vaughan
Calvary
Theatre notes on London premieres and royal patronage
Montague Turner and Gregory Danville receive honourable mention in a staged production. The King Queen and the Duchess of Connaught attended a Garrick performance where Madame Réjane starred in a French version of A Doll’s House, drawing strong applause for her mastery. A later benefit at His Majesty's Theatre raised 5003 for the Queen Alexandra Sanatorium fund.
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Montague Turner
Gregory Danville
Duchess of Connaught
Garrick
Madame Réjane
Ibsen
Madame R¢éjane
Prince and Princess of Wales
His Majesty’s Theatre
Queen Alexandra
Davos
Henry of
Lattenberg
Louise Augusta
Schleswig-Holstein
London
The
Adelphi
Sarah Bernhardt
Strand
W. Sapte
Hospital For Ladies of Limited Means
Kate Rorke
East Lynne
Shakespeare
Clapham
Grand
Fulham
Henderson
Crimson Club
Edinboreh
Walter Matton
United Theatre Company
Manchester
Theatre Royal
Edinburgh
Lancashire Lass Revival At Pavilion Theatre
The Lancashire Lass receives a revival at the Pavilion Theatre with Isaac Cohen directing and T Sutcliffe Field’s company delivering strong performances. Chas Glenney fuels the Raffish Johnson with energy, Nelson Ramsay preserves Redburn’s craft, Adah Barton stirs Ruth Kirby, and G W Anson brings Spotty to life, under Herbert Skardon’s Ned Clayton presence.
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Raffish Johnson
Queen's Theatre
Long Acre
Sam Emery
Chas. Glenney
Robert Redburn
Henry Irving
London
Nelson Ramsay
Ruth Kirby
Adah Barton
G. W. Anson
Herbert Skardon
Ned Clayton
Balcony Collapse Kills Boy and Wounds Two Women
A balcony at 32 Barnsbury Road Islington collapsed killing nine year old James Roberts and injuring Emma and Rose Roberts aged 32 and 33 who were watching sheep being driven to the cattle market. At the inquest the balcony was found lacking under supports and the jury returned an Accidental death verdict with a rider urging cantilevers for safety of similar balconies nearby.
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Barnsbury Road
Islington
James Roberts
Emma
Rose Roberts
Royal Free Hospital
Manchester iron-works founder leaves half million for girl
John Port of Manchester, scaled from worker to maker of safes and bedsteads, leaves over 500000 in trust for his daughter Jane Lofts born June 23, 1894. She will reach 21 with interest elevating the fortune to about 750000. Education funds of 2000 yearly go to her mother, who inherits the Richmond house for life.
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John Port
Manchester
Jane Lofts
Richmond House
High-Street
Choriton-upon- Medlock
Port
Holdroyd
Percy Tinane
Paragon and London Theatres Feature Wide Variety
Patrons enjoy a diverse Paragon programme with sketches and songs led by Charles Beecham. The McConnell trio perform as an Irish count, Joe Elvin amuses as a sporting tailor, and Miss Kate Varney sings. Other acts include Victor Travers, Tom Leamore, Robert Ganthony at Palace, Guerrero at Alhambra, Herbert Shelley at London Pavilion, H Y Page Brixton anniversary plans, and Ada Cerito with Alf Lotto to marry July 22 at Brixton Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Elvin
Misa Kate-Cvarney
Princess of
Costers
Victor Travers
Tom Leamore
Robert’ Ganthony
Palace Theatre
Guerrero
Alhambra
Carmen
Herbert Shelley
London Pavilion
Harry Lundy
St. Vincent
the Royal
H. Y. Page
Brixton Emress
Datas
Gates
McConnell
T.E. Danville
Meister
Holloway Empire
Funny Morton
Hackney Empire
Ada Cerito
Alf Lotto
Brixton Hill
Election of Sheriffs in City Guilds Assembly
Wednesday’s Midsummer gathering at the Guildhall chose Sir John Knill and Alfred James Reynolds as the City’s sheriffs for the coming year. Alderman Knill pledged to avoid Protestant worship during his term, while Reynolds was named by the Lord Mayor as a candidate amid a sparse electors’ turnout.
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City of
London
Mr. Bosanquet
K.C
John Kuill
Strong
Smallman
Crosby
Memorial to Archibald Forbes Honours a War Correspondent
A bronze tablet memorializing Archibald Forbes late war correspondent and Aberdean University alumnus was unveiled in Ning’e College chapel Aberdeen on Friday by Colonel Burney Gordon Highlanders. Also notes Government selection of St Margaret's Hope as naval base spurs canal plan to link the Forth and Clyde allowing the largest vessel to pass at an estimated cost of 10,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Man
Archibald Forbes
Cure Proclaimed for Brights Disease by Kidney Pills
A London man titled A W Smith of 424 Fulham Road reports in January 1932 that Dunns Pills cured his Brights disease after years of symptoms. A year later he confirms continued health and urges others to seek the remedy, noting several inquiries and faith in Dunns Pills.
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A. W. Smith
Fulham-road
London
Bright
T O
Dean
Dreadwright
Smith
Dunn
Fulham
Doun
Dogu
Foster-McMiellan Coy
Weils-street
Oxford-Street
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Ablusic
Covent Garden Opera
Colin McAlpin
Royalty Theatre
Leicester
Pertoganes
Clarence Wing
St. Mary’s Hospital
Paddington
Moody-Manners
Coventarden
Louis Arens
Harrogate
Edgar Haddock
Cambridge
Cambridge Senate House
P. Singleton
Pembroke
NEW Theatre
Cardinal Vaughan
Stanley Pringle
Kennington Theatre
J. Hickory Wood
Frank Lee
Vonnate Schofield
Percy Gamble
Jellicoe
Irls
Gamble
Thames
Scotland
Schofield
Georgie Corlass
John Dobson
J. W. Wilkinson
Mr. Leo
Beata Propgees
Livina
Ohe Yeak
Lusic BY
Pall I
Paragon
Charles Beecham
M'Connell
Kate Carniy
Longfellow & Poets’ Corner
Longfellow
Portland
Maine
Stephen Longfellow
Zilpah Wadsworth
Henry
Harvard Univerity
Channing
Story
Washington Irving
Warvard University
Europe
Rome
Snniner
Outre Mer
Hyperion
Rhine
Uhland
Salis
Mary Ashburton
Longfelion
Fanny Elizabeth Appleton
Craigie House
Kensington
Hampstead
Copley
William Pepperell
Cellini
Buchanan Read
Alice
Allegra
Edith
Evangeline
Miles Standish
Lesser Chaucer
Ruskin
Tla Oem
Bowdoin College
Lowell
William Winter
Whittier
Miss Phelps
Westminster Abbey
Brock
Poats
England
Post
J. Russell ‘Lowell
Doan
Deru
Srawp
W. Thanter
Garnet Road
Thornton Heath
Mears
Bruck
Croydon Hospital
Foml Lin
Lloyd’ Sowers Ry
Albert
Bunter
St. Ueotge
Medicis i
St. George-sseek
Edman’s
Dr. Sasso
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