The Strange Woman at National Theater Review
A Washington review praises Miss Ferguson in The Strange Woman at the National Theater. William Hurlbut’s comedy outlines life in a provincial town with sharp characterizations and strong social themes. Ferguson’s performance is described as nuanced and powerful, supported by an excellent ensemble and notable acts from McVicker, Clark, and Meachum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Ferguson
Willam Hurlbut
Sarah McVicker
Kate MacMasters
ATF
Annie Buckley
Clara Hemingway
Wits
Loie Frances Clark
Frances Whitehouse
Charles D. Waldron
Cora Whitman
John Hemingway
Abl Inez de Pierrefond
Delphi
Miss Ferguson
William Hurlbut
Wlegs
Hurlbut
Jerome
Samo
McVicker
Lois
Frances Clark
Frarnca
Whitehouse
Charles B. Waldron
Sara von Leer
Alphonz Ethier
Georgie Drew Meachum
Otto F. Hoffmann
Union
Hfe
Washington
Mre Barry
Mr. Barry
McConnell
Simpson
Miss McConnell
Charles
Anna Glocker
Mabel
Edith Taliaferro
Rachel Crothers
Jos. Brooks
Hlaw and
Erlanger
Hudson Theater
New York
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Karl Mack
National Theater
Mme, Carreno
Mr. Krelaier
Mme, van Eudert
Mr. Paderewski
Droop’s
Lath
Barbara Frietchie at Poli's mixes love and war in Frederick
Poli's stage presents Barbara Frietchie a war drama where Barbara a Maryland belle loves Captain Trumbull of Yankee troops. The production features Jewel and McAllister and draws praise for staging and cast with Agnes Whelan as Mammy and a patriotic music interlude by James Thatcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Frietchie
Pretead
Maryland
South
Whittier
Barbara Crietchie
Clyde Hitch
Ucense
Poli
Fitch
Poti
Polt’s
Barbara
Frederick
Trumbull
Jewel
Paul McAllister
Mark Kent
Helen Tracy
Agnes Whelan
James Thatcher
Poll’s
Rumor Links Antonia Pinching To London Wedding
London society buzzes over a rumor that Antonia Pinching one of the capital’s most popular belles is to wed. The chatter notes her as a leader of the younger exclusive set and hints at a forthcoming marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Antonia Pinching
Bella
Miss Pinching
Curzon Girls and Royal Gossip Across High Society
PEOPLES IN THE PASSING notes Lord Curzon's daughters kept in sight, their growing allure, and Aunt Daisy Lester’s era. A gal lery sighting in London adds detail of MaryCurzon's independent mind and remarriage hints. Royal circle bragging rights surface as Prince Arthur gains a nickname among wedding gifts and donors list includes Astors and Churchill. Duchess Helene of Acosta begins central Africa travels with escort, planning a travelogue for 1914.
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Ord Curzon
Daisy Lester
Lady Suffolk
Lord Curzon
Mary
Helene of Acosta
Rome
Central
Africa
Cairo
Pedro
Forward-looking Woman and Fireside Woman Debate Women’s Rights
A dialog contrasts medieval male power with modern women’s fight for rights. The Forward-looking Woman argues progress mirrors the past and will continue, while the Fireside Woman notes occasional setbacks but insists growth is inevitable. They cite Madame de Stael and Napoleon to illustrate women’s need to know the reasons behind laws and taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fireaids
Madame de Stael
Napoleon
Madame
Bonaparte
Altman Paintings Bequest Accepted by Metropolitan Museum
New York Oct 20 Trustees of the Metropolitan Museum of Art accepted the Benjamin Altman bequest of paintings and ceramics valued at more than 15 million dollars. The collection ranks among the world’s great private holdings. The trustees elected Robert W. De Forest as museum president succeeding J Pierpont Morgan after his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Benjamin Altman
Altman
Robert W. de Forest
Mr. de Forest
J. Pierpont Morgan
Party leaders rally for New Jersey governor race
Secretary Bryan Senator James and Representatives Glass Folk Swagar Sherley plan to speak in New Jersey for the gubernatorial campaign with events likely in Newark Jersey City and Paterson. Bryan also to campaign in Maryland for Blair Lee for US senator across three days with dates to be set by the state committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
James
Glass
Folk
Missouri
Swagar Sherley
Kentucky
New Jersey
Newark
Jersey City
Paterson
Maryland
Blair Lee
United States
Russian Soup and Fish Dishes from the Soviet Kitchen
The article surveys economical Russian cooking highlighting a hearty vegetable Russian soup with beef stock and cream, and fish preparations. It notes caviar usage, preservation methods, and simple yet refined dishes suitable for luncheon or supper, including a baked fish pie with wine sauce. Copyright 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClura
Syncate
Parisian Orient Poetic Motion Arrives at Newport Dances
A Newport feature notes the rise of Parisian orientalism in American dance. It contrasts the Tango and Arab dances with the new poetic motion, highlighting the lampshade dress effect and the social sway of this fashion among belles of the army and navy era at the resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Atlantic
Europe
United States
Paris
Army and Navy
Births and careers of Marie Murphy and daughters in court history
An old article recalls Marie Louise Murphy born in Rouen in 1737 and her daughters, two actresses and a model, who caught the eye of Madame de Pompadour and King Louis XV. It details Marie’s rise as a royal favorite’s model, her later banishment, and surviving three husbands and the reign of terror ending with her age near 77.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Keith
Clifton Crawford
Beau Brummell
Kipling
Heltha
Mr. Crawford
Hessie Wynn
Dainty
Miss Wynn
Miss Winn
Bert. Melrose
Crawford
Jim
Marie Louise
Murphy
Rouen
France
Paris
Boucher
Marie
Mme.’ de Pompadour
Louis XV
Pompadour
McClure
Bumpyright, A. A
Panama Canal Sanitary Chief Arrives in New York
Col. W. C. Gorgas, chief sanitary officer, arrived aboard the Ancon from Cristobal and will shortly sail for South Africa. He will study sanitary conditions among 200,000 workers at Consolidated Mines in Witwatersrand, at the request of Johannesburg’s chamber of mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. C. Gorgas
Panama Canal Zone
Ancon
Cristobal
South Africa
Consolidated Mines
Witwatersrand
Chamber of Mines
Johannesburg
Bryan Cancels Speech in Mobile Over Mexican Vote
Secretary Bryan announced he canceled his engagement to speak at the Southern Commercial Congress in Mobile from October 27 to 31. He said it unwise to miss several days away from Washington immediately after the Mexican elections on October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Bryan
Southern Commercial Congress
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