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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
21
Readers packed the Aberdeen Waves event featuring English and Erin displays, pay-what-you-please auctions, and a grand variety show. Highlights included patriotic fundraisers, a Looming spectacle with notable performers, and a charity sale of jewelry and memorabilia to support relief drives.
Yester day reports claim Mary Garden signed a five year contract with Mutual Film Corporation to appear only in films produced by David Morgley or with his approval. The deal, dated last Thursday, ties Garden to planned projects and extends beyond opera plans with Chicago Opera Company and prior Salome fame noted.
A garbled report details a woman using a hair braid as a noose in a car incident at 14 Seward Ave, with names like Trento and Marv Yeutue appearing amid unclear phrases. She suffered injuries and was later committed to New Jersey Zinta Hospital for mental health evaluation after the event.
Aaron J. Levy explains the purpose of a new night court trial in the East Side. Immigrants like Henry, Samuel, and Moishe gather at 264 Madison Street seeking to resolve minor debts and petty disputes under four justices including Levy. The court, limited to cases under $50, convenes nightly with immigrant pedestrians and pedlars observing the proceedings.
William M St John's will creates a trust fund of 1806000 for income to his niece and daughter with the principal to pass to the Cathedral of St John the Divine upon their deaths. Part of the fund is to be used for a memorial window bearing the testator's wife Margaret St John. The Metropolis Museum receives £10000 and the Cathedral holds a remainder interest of 140000. The case was presented in the Surrogates Court yesterday.
The Palace showcased a Russian ballet company featuring Theodore Kostoff Vlasta Maslove and Diaghilev troupe alumni. Performances by Mile. Mastova and others impressed, with strong vaudeville support from Kantom and Falstam. The show included a Christmas letter plot and revived The Christman Leite, amid varied acts from Farbee Sitters and others.
Washington Square Players presented a one act program at the Comedy Theatre last night to suit hot weather. The bill featured The Clody Horaribs Lover and Mere Patelin among other works. Cast included Margaret Mower Heley Westles Florence Enright Ralph Rowder Roland Young Harold Melcer and Frank Conroy.
Morrie Gort of Comstock and Gest takes over the Manhattan Opera House renaming it the Manhattan Playhouse. It will stage spectacular dramatic productions with a tank, revolving stage, and elaborate devices. Debuts September 1 with redecorations and independent status following Shuberts’ management.
Shakespearean masque Calibans, at City College Stadium Inn Wright, drew 200 performers and guests. MacKaye praised amateurs and pros, announced awards for English Egyptian Greek German groups, and planned a ball at the 7th Regiment Armory. Peggy Rush to marry George St John Brodrick, Viscount Middleton’s eldest son, after a noted career in musical comedy.
Rain in New Haven postpones the Yale Bowl presentation Dir Walkure amid belligerent tension. The performance is deferred to tomorrow night as weather disrupts plans and possible interference affects attendance and staging.
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