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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1908

Page

9

Glorious Betsy Delights Loyal Lyric Audience

A large holiday crowd enjoys Miss Aida Johnson Young's revival of Glorious Betsy at the Lyric with Miss Mary Mannering as Betsy. The play traces Betsy Patterson’s romance with Jerome Bonaparte amid theatrical embellishments and real historical echoes. A fog miscue nearly caused panic, but staff halted the scene in time.

Elizabeth Patterson Baltimore Aida Johnson Young Betsy Mary Mannering Jerome Bonaparte Napoleon France Elizabeth Je-rome Fredricka Catherine Wirtemberg Miss Young Old Sweet Sprwits Jerome Mahomet Mannering George W. Howard Helen Macbeth Charlies Clary Edward Trevor Miss Mannering Glorious Betsy Betsy Patterson Eliza Monroe Macbeth Ellen Massenbird Maude Arate Gordon Etta Gertrude Clemens Aunt Hannah Clara Lester George WW Howard See Claude Brooke Napoleon Bonaparte William Patterson Herbert Carr John C Calhoun Charles Clary Henry Blake Dward Trevor Henry Clay Aapens Addison Pitt George Preston Harrison Ford Harry Driscole du Tanne Larence Williams Secesssestecessess James A. Dickson Antain Aston Henry Handy Essere Renee Augustine Lewis

Miss Mannering Hosts Informal Reception at Prasada Apartments

Miss Mary Mannering held an informal reception last evening at the Prasada Apartments 50 Central Park West following the Lyric Theatre notice of her new play Glorious Betsy. Attendees included Mr and Mrs James Elverson Mr and Mrs John Green Clyde Fitch Mr and Mrs Daniel Frohman Dr and Mrs William Wallace Wilker Mr and Mrs Duval Mr and Mrs Herbert Satterlee William Wil der Mrs Hetes Doremus Mr le Buc Mr and Mrs Frank Mills Jameson Lee Finney Geos Howard.

Mary Mannering Prasada Central Park West Borrors Lyric Theatre Glorious Betsy James Elverson John Green Clyde Fitch Daniel Frohman William Wallace Wilker Duval Herbert Satterlee William Wilder Hetes Doremus le Buc Frank Mills Jameson Lee Finney Geos Howard

Fluffy Ruffles Opens at Criterion with Hattie Williams

Hattie Williams stars in New York season debut of Fluffy Ruffles at the Criterion Theatre. The musical comedy follows Fluffy’s adventures across the United States and Europe as she tries to win a large inheritance, with Williams performing two songs and two duets. The cast includes George Grossmith Jr and Bert Leslie, with a late act burlesque sequence and a woman’s suffrage oration concluding the second act.

Hattie Williams New York Criterion Theatre John J. McNally Fluffy Raffles United States England France Fluffy Europe Armenonville Paris Miss Williams Willie Vesta Victoria George Grossmith, Jr Bert Leslie Jack Gardner Nellie Butler Marie Annis Mr. Grossmith Ethel Barrymore John Drew John T. McNally Wee Francis Wallace Irwin Criterion Nogvie Nogles Bort Leslie David Diil Vasa Jdobn May Herbert Kens Shaw J K Gardner Francois Franconi Edouard Durand Charlies R Burrows Toby Vietor Tom Jones Lewis Anatote Victor le Roy Peck Eward Connor Andre Roy Pennison Lida McMillan Herbert Henshaw Tsobelle Osephine Frake Louise Rowland Sardtett Florence Martin Letty Nettie Tiyde Ittie Swizzle Bessie Clifford Leste Maloni Matte Yerien Owe Dee Violet Flemming Beile Elsie Drews Jane Joselyn Lucille Ee Jane Tall Clairette Kelly Estelle Helen Morrison Clarabel Melbourne Marguerite Ey Ethel Filmor Pauline Mabel Mercer Sarah Scruth Florence Averill Augustus Traddles

Cohan Debuts The American Idea in Buffalo

George M Cohan presented his new musical comedy The American Idea at Star Theatre in Buffalo. The satire on international marriage features George Beban as a bogus Count and Hugh Mack as a mysterious stranger with a large supporting cast including Al Reeves Trixie Friganza Gilbert Gregory Stella Hammerstein Carrie Bowman and others.

New York Times Buffalo George M. Cohan Star Theatre Tonight Anthor Hugh Mack al Reeves Trixie Friganza Gilbert Gregory Stella Hammerstein Carrie Bowman Walter Leroy Richard Taher Lois Merrill Rosie Green Gertie Vanderbilt

Carmen at the American Theater Praised Italian Company

The Ivan Abramson Italian company presented Carmen at the American Theatre with full houses and standing crowds. Mme Duce Merola as Carmen impressed as the evening progressed, while Signor Torre as Don Jose and G Zara as Escamilla also delivered strong performances. The ensemble Solon Bossi Novelli Frascona and Oteri joined in the Smuggler’s quartet, and the orchestra led by G Merola offered satisfactory, artful passages.

Carmen Ivan. Abramson Mme. Duce-Merola Signor Torre Don Jose G. Zara Escamilla Mme. Bertosi Micheela Mmes. Solon Bossi Signori Novelli Frascona Oteri G. Merola Avas

The Fole lies of 10S? at New York Theatre Debut Plans

TM Ziegfeld Jr presents a mixed Broadway lineup last night at the New York Theatre with The Fole lies of 10S? in four week run while Nora Bayes performs a Salome burlesque. Julia Allen debuts tonight as Gilda in Rigoletto at the American Theatre and MM Barri previews a new lyric tenor as the Duke.

Ziegfeld, Jr Alownstairs New York Theatre Nora Bayes Julia “Allen Gilda MM. Barri the Duke Ss Meauses Cheridan Percy Willia John B. Park

Miss Russell Wins Easily in Wildfire at Liberty Theatre

Lillian Russell leads a loud evening as Wildfire plays at the Liberty Theatre. The skimpy plot centers on a widow owner of a racehorse amid blackmail attempts and family secrets. Will Archie as a slangy stable boy provides the night's best laughter with his side-splitting routines.

Lillian Russell Liberty Theatre Broadhurst Hobart Lee Miss. Russell Annie Buckley

Blanche Bates Stars in The Fighting Hope at Belasco Theatre

Blanche Bates received a cordial welcome at the Belasco Theatre in Washington tonight for The Fighting Hope a William J. Hurlbut play. The five‑person cast includes Charles Richman John W. Cope Howell Hansel and Loretta Wells with a single scene set in a suburban Hudson River mansion library.

Washington Blanche Bates Belasco Theatre William J. Hurlbut Hudson River Miss Bates Charles Richman John W. Cope Howell Hansel Loretta Wells

The Early Worm Opens at Wyndham's Theatre

London theatergoers enjoyed a promising new farce The Early Worm by Frederick Lonsdale at Wyndham's Theatre. Weedon Grossmith Muriel Beaumont and Fannie Brough carried the pacing with witty dialogue and amusing situations as the play opened to instant acclaim.

London

Lovell's Four Act Comedy "Jet" Captures Washington

Louise Lovell's four act comedy drama Jet was produced at the Columbia Theatre in Washington tonight for the first time on any stage with Nannette Comstock in the title role. The house was filled with a large audience including many officials and visiting oarsmen.

Washington, D. C Louise Lovell Columbia Theatre Tonight Nannette Comstock

Converse Feasts Golfers at Greenwich Night Event

Converse Night at the Fairfield County Golf Club in Greenwich marked the opening of the new 18 hole course. About two hundred golfers and guests attended a dinner under a large tent with special dishes arranged by E. C. Converse. A heavy silver seaman cup was presented to Converse in recognition of his leadership. Notables at the event included Julian W. Curtiss, Congressman William Ward, and William G. Rockefeller among others.

New York Times Greenwich Conn Converse Fairfield County Golf Club E. C. Converse Julian W. Curtiss Mr. Converse William. Travers Jerome Percy 8. Grant J. H. Flagler WH. Truesdale William Ward Charles A. Moore Coal. Morris Osborne New Haven F. W

Touro Tablet Unveiled in Newport Synagogue

The Newport Touro Synagogue unveiled a white marble tablet memorializing Rev. Isaac Touro Judah Touro Abraham Touro and Rev. Abraham Pereira-Mendez. The ceremony featured music by an orchestra and Euterpe Club, prayers, and speeches by Major Clarke Max Levy and others.

New York Times Newport R. I Touro Synagogue Congregation Jeshuat Israel Congregation Shearith Israel New York City Congregation Shearith Israel Isaac Touro Judah Touro Abraham Touro Abraham Pereira -Mendez Euterpe Club de Sola Pool Congregation Shearith Israel of New York William P. Clarke Max Levy Emery H.porter Leon Huhmer American Jewish Historical Society N. Taylor Philips B. H. Rosengird Congregation- Jeshuat Israel

Tolstoy Responds to Holy Synod Encyclical

YASNAYA POLIANA Sept 7 Count Leo Tolstoy comments on the Holy Synod encyclical condemning his eightieth birthday celebrations. He says the document displeases him mainly because it stirs a temporary sympathy toward him. His health improves but he remains bedbound.

Yasnaya Poliana Leo Tolstoy Holy Synod St. Petersburg Count Tolstoy

Goulds lead Belle Haven tennis day with doubles win

Greenwich, Sept 7 Mrs Frank Gould and Miss Mary Green won the ladies doubles 6 4 6 3 over Miss Rich and Miss Margaret Graham at the Belle Haven Club. Earlier results include Wilson beating McCutcheon 6 0 6 0 in men's singles and Carhart triumphing in several events.

Miss Green Belle Haven New York Times Greenwich Conn Frank Gould Mary Green Miss Rich Margaret Graham Graham Wilson McCutcheon Millbank A. Farrell H. Carhart E. Carhart Marie Green Miss Donahue Calvin Truesdale F. Freeman G. Carhart Alice Graham J. Green Ethel Carhart Miss M. Green

Notable Society Moves Across Summer Retreats and Tours

A Washington Heights to Lenox and Europe orbit unfolds as Mayors and socialites relocate between Bretton Woods Tuxedo Lenox and Paris. Prominent names like McClellan Warren Wickes Clews Reid Belmont Sands Sands James family Duryea and Vanderbilt are listed with cottages yachts cruises and autumn plans across New York Long Island Lake Placid and Newport.

George B. McClellan Maine White Mountains Bretton Woods Forsythe’ Wickes Lenox Tuxedo Henry Clews Europe Henry Clews, Jr Paris Hugh Melville Howard Mary Sands J. F. A. Clark Miss Bigelow Lusitania August Belmont New York Hempstead L. I Royal Phelps Carroll Charles A. Childs Richfield Springs

David D. Stubbs Dead

David D. Stubbs, general manager of the Occi dental and Oriental Steamship Company and brother of J C Stubbs and Dr J K Stubbs, died at his San Francisco home after a short illness from pneumonia. Born in Ashland Ohio, he had lived in California since 1877.

San Francisco David D. Stubbs Occidental and Oriental Steamship Company J.C. Stubbs Harriman Lines J. K. Stubbs Nevada State University Ashland Ohio California

Obituary notices from Middletown and East Orange deaths

George E Brahams longtime Brookyn mercantile man died in Middletown aged about fifty. Catherine Stuart Hoffman widow of Arthur Gaiman Hoffman died at East Orange residence. Angelica Barraclough Faber widow of Gustavus William Faber died at Orange home. Sister Mary Wilfreda formerly Miss Mary Ellen Dever died at St Joans Hospital Tranter Point. Feleart disease caused death in Dublin born 35 years ago.

George E. Brahams Middletown N. Y Brooklyn John. B. Brahams Catherine Stuart Hoffman Arthur Gaiman Hoffman Arlington Avenue East Orange Societies of Christ Church Orange Memorial Trospital Iundérrow Charles T. Walkley Grace Church Orange Angelica Barraclough Faber Highland Avenue Robert Cushman Don Alonzoushman New York City Ninth Avenue Twentieth Street Church of the Holy Communion South Orange Mary Wilfreda Sisterhood of St. Joseph Mary Ellen Dever St. Joan's Hospital Tranter’'s Point Queens Dublin Ireland

Vanderbilt Driven Dr Willard show at Newport Harness event

Newport Rhode Island September first day of show draws Summer residents and guests. Alfred G Vanderbilt drives four ponies with Reginald Vanderbilt winning class 24 and Doctor Selwonk taking the harness prize. Radiant loses to Doctor Selwonk in the harness division. many notable attendees and gowns reported.

New York Times Newport R. IL W. M. W. Hoffman John Carr Branch Stuart Duncan New York R. Penn Smith Stafford, Benn C. L. SK. Harrison, Jr Baltimore Alfred G. Vanderbilt Clyde. Vale Reginald G. Vanderbilt Fairmont Farms Met Valley Yonder Reginald Vanderbilt Co. W. Watson Selwonk Willian H.moore Radiant London Reginald C. Vanderbilt Dector

Piano Tone and Ex change Dept Special Offers

Tone quality should determine the choice of a good piano and the WATERS cannot be surpassed for sweetness of tone. Haters Pianos are handsome and durable with a rich deep singing tone. Special Low Prices on fine used pianos in our Exchange Dept with payments only five dollars per month. Stores at 134 Fifth Ave near 8th Street 127 West 42nd Street near Broadway and 254 West 125th Street near St. Nicholas Avenue.

Engagement of Jessie Sommerville Knox Voss to Hugh Drury

Mr and Mrs Voss of Hewlett announce the engagement of their daughter Jessie Sommerville Knox Voss to Hugh Drury of Cheltenham England. Mrs Voss is related to James Hyde Neilson and is cousin of Mrs Reginald Vanderbilt. No wedding date has been set.

Voss Hewlett, L. T Jessie Sommerville Knox Voss Hugh Drury Cheltenham England James Hyde -Neilson Reginald Vanderbilt

Birth notices for Harrison Latzeiser and Rubinsky families

Sept. notices report a daughter to Mr. and Mrs Abraham Harrison on Sept. Y, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. C A Latzeiser at Rockaway Beach on Sept. 4, and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Rubinsky on Sept. 3.

Harrison Abraham, Harrison Letzfiser Rockaway Beach C. A. Latzeiser Daugter

Marriages and Names in Early September Notices

Marriage notices list several pairs with dates in early September. Wallace Wallace, daughter Isabel Shaw Martin of New York, and Rev. George H M Wallace linked to Wallace family. Nennie M Pearson to duan R Anderson. Adelaide Knox to Andre Chanpollix tm at Sea Bright New Jersey. Anna Bloch to Itus Vleinvan. Anna Schwab to PB Unger.

Wallace-Martin George HM. Wallace I Rileshot William Murray Wallace Isabel Shaw Martin Mrs. Shaw Martin New York Heima Rbioch Anna. Bloch Itus Vleinvan Unger—Schwabk Anna Schwab PB. K. Unger

Died Notices From Sept 6 1908 Brooklyn Record

Obituaries and funeral notices for many residents including Mary A Budd of Cos Cob Conn and Margaret J Gamine of New York City, with service times, locations like Mount Auburn and Woollawn Cemetery, and train departure details for Grand Central Depot. Names include Brown E at Providence RI, Mary E Cooke of Poughkeepsie, Eliza Price of Herek NY, and John Talmage of New York City, among others.

John J. Budd Grand Central Depot M. Clark New Brunswick N. J Staat van Deursen Av. Orange Angelica Harraclough Gustavus William Faber Don Atunzo Tushinika Church of the Healy Dominion South Orange Dresdel Isamburg Liverpool Furman Milven Village N. H Silas Hommes Furman Cranford M. Jr Ff Ammie Margaret J William Gaminie West End Av Woollawnemetery Monet Nority Arlington Bast Granee N. J Katherine Stuart Hoffman Arthur Gilman Hoffman Funlo Greenwood Cemetery Hmoley North Plainfield Lucy Hooley Abraham Hooley Norfolk John Mathews Madison Av Tauth St Olpfield Poughkeepsie N. Y Mary Olifield John Oliifield Mansion Square Haverstraw Pennington Hay Head Emma G. Pennington John Pennington Herek N.Y Eliza Tabb Price Wilkesey Price First Presbyterian Hornell J. B. Talmaga Freeman St New York City Charles K. Town

Obituary notices scattered across Brooklyn and nearby locales

A long OCR list records numerous funeral notices and burial arrangements for residents of Brooklyn and nearby towns. Names include Harry J. Titan, William Callagy, John Cashin, Susan Colton, Martha W. Cram, Elizabeth Dede, Andrew Crawford, Bonnie J. Currier, Jenh R. Delaney, Henry B Kegrs Jr, Julius Levine, Catherine Schaffner, and many others. Services span Sept 6 8 and surrounding dates with details of locations such as 47 North Osford Street Brooklyn and Mount Vernon, plus various street addresses for funeral homes and homes of record.

Olton North Osford St Brooklyn Harry J Lake Mahopac Henry Campbell Carbine Catherine EL Carine Poneral Turkasy Mo Cashin John Cashin Mary Conroy Faneral Ferris East 13Th St Hdeh Ferris Finegan Hancock &J Thomas A. Finegan Br Wrane West End Fannie A. Frank Fritz George Fritz Galligat Dennis Galligar Puneral A. M. Gennerich Mount Vernon John M. Gennerich Gerken Jamaica Dore Jennings Ashley C. Jennings Joseph Lsprathsate Bronx Theatrus Joseph Kelly Lennt Elizabeth Kelly Kunxy Tio Rose Boeing Tele Lackey McDonough Hacle St James Ti McNube Mahnken Freeport L Maerie Mahnkem Steinway Long Island Cy Lilizabeth Metager Mortis Anthony Bridget. Morris Af Sons Fultem St Richmond Hii Mary J. Mutt Ued St . Muelane Martin Mutlane West Snd St. Muller Feaington AY Isabela Muller Seg Are Og Nolden West Gin St Charles A Baeneral Todas Nurge An Onberg John Nuree Meuisin Darius Perk Quinn Te Hoyt Brasklym Erving Susan Slymni Anna Stern Erasuus Wameceia Spevurt Stral Hopking Maria Straub Swhiser Clarkes Leng Swetser Fe AM IMF Me Adm Av Jersey City Hristian Sebt Tausze YV Dratties Heart Lena _Towssky Wiese West St. Sant Foo Ik Wiese Ms Young Hart St Yous

Australia Loy al to Empire as Loyal Greeting Tops News

London dispatch reports Victoria Governor Sir Thoras Gibson-Carmichael cable to Earl of Crewe praising American fleet access in Melbourne. Alfred Deakin says US reception does not imply recognition of united empire or British naval supremacy, while Australians view the visitors as representing the empire.

London Victoria Thoras Gibson-Carmichael Earl of Crewe Vernnes Meltbourne Willill Alfred Deskin Commonwealth Great Britain Admiralty Empire America British Empire United States

Schmidt Inherits $7 5 Million From Soldier of Fortune

Friedrich Schmidt a carpenter of Spindelhof Upper Palatinate has been notified by the Bavarian Legation in St. Petersburg that he is heir to 7 5 million dollars in cash and to several Russian estates left by a German soldier of fortune named Sehnidt who served in Russia during the Crimean War and rose to general rank.

Berlin Friedrich Schmidt Spindelhof Upper Palatinate St. Petersburg Russia Sehnidt Elisheir

Face Expert Dr Pratt Offers European Harmonics Readiness

Dr Pratt the face expert dusts back from Europe with promises to fill hollows clear cerexion lift sagging faces tighten flabby skin remove wrinkles and furrows. Free consultation. Call or write Broadway Tompkins Tompkins Counselors at Law 156 Fifth Avenue Wills probate of wills.

Tompkins Fifth Avenue

Parnd Memoir Notice: Parnd Barnard Dies

In memoriam Pag Paruch Barnard, died September 15, 187? at age unknown. Funeral arrangements announced by family.

Parnard Menmary Pag Paruch Barnard

Woodlawn Cemetery accessible by trains and trolleys

Woodlawn Cemetery is reachable from Grand Central via Harlem trains, Webster and Jerome Avenue trolleys, or by carriage. Lots priced at $150. For Books of Views, call telephore 4855 Gramercy or sign up. Office at 20 Astor Street.

Woodlawn Cemetery Harlem Grand Central Station Webster Jerome Avenue

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