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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
10
A literary review surveys Algernon Charles Rainburne on Henry Swinburne's drama about Francesco Borgia Duke of Gandia. The critic finds weak character drawing and melodramatic narration lacking dramatic tension, contrasting with briefer mentions of James and Atlantic Monthly changes and other contemporary works.
Poetic tribute recalls Shakespeare’s influence beyond Europe as lines evoke Desdemona’s death and Juliet and Romeo finding sleep, while a divine voice rises above stormy seas and Ariel flies from Prosper to the poet above.
The Copley Society hosted a winter loan exhibition on the French school of 1830. Frederic P. Vinton recalls the first Barbizon imports to Boston with Millers and Corots drawn by New York dealers. He notes the era's courage, the shift to impressionism, and debates whether brown tones or lilac and white define art's progress.
A portrait of Julia Ward Howe, author of the Battle Hymn of the Republic, by her granddaughter Caroline Minturn Hall, is to be shown with other works at the Women's Municipal League. Howe, 88, is noted writer lecturer and Unitarian preacher living in Boston.
Mrs Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt arrived from Tuxedo to testify in her divorce suit. All but the plaintiff's evidence is with referee David McClure, with depositions read in other cities. Secret arrangements are reported for her testimony by counsel on both sides.
Miss Maud Allan captivates London crowds at the Palace Theatre of Varieties with three dreamlike dances. The piece opens with Chopin’s A minor waltz and a gauzy nude-illusion figure, then shifts to a brisk butterfly sequence set to Mendelssohn, and culminates in Salome’s sensuous yet decorous veiled dance. The reviewer praises beauty, restraint, and hypnotic effect, noting many return night after night for the Vision of Salome.
A friend of Mme Anna Gould declares there is no engagement with Prince de Sagan. Edwin and Mme Gould hosted a family dinner where the topic was not discussed. The Prince claims engagement but Mme Gould’s side says she has no intent to marry now and is undecided about going abroad.
Senator B. R. Tillman of South Carolina arrived in Atlanta and went to a sanatorium for several weeks of treatment. His health is reported improved.
The Women's Health Protective Association voices frustration at the Board of Education arguing staff discourtesy and access delays hinder their effort to address school welfare. Charles Burlingham urges action while members recount long waits and unhelpful treatment, calling for cooperation with officials and better consideration for volunteers.
The Riverside branch of the Woman's Municipal League aims to extend the Waring Juvenile League to the entire West Side to keep streets clean. At a meeting at Mrs. Edward Curtis’s home, George Marvin described efforts, noting tenement cellars and a restaurant cellar issue as examples.
The Wednesday devotional meeting of the Ladies' Christian Union will be held at 11 o'clock this morning in the chapel of the Collegiate Church Fifth avenue and th street Mrs J H Knowles is the leader and all women are invited.
Margaret Hogan, a Barnard College blind student, attends lectures with reader Miss Ruth Carroll. Carroll notes for Hogan who uses an embossed typewriter, while Hogan drafts essays on a standard typewriter. Hogan receives state funded reader pay, aided by a Barnard scholarship and private support, and resides at Brooks Hall dormitory.
Four suffragettes led by Lydia Kingsmill Commander address a large crowd outside the Metropolitan Life Building after Maud Malone resigns and Mrs. Wells leaves for the West. The procession features yellow banners, yellow flowers, and two dogs Susie and Bill.
An American businessman in London testifies in The Mothers Magazine to English women's bathing habits, health, and appearance. He notes water and soap, outdoor exercise, practical clothing, sensible footwear, and the allure of aigrettes. He also cites women’s bridge skills as evidence of breadth of mind.
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