Theatricals mark Crow departure Kemble retirement at theatre
The week notes Jim Crow departs for Liverpool and C Kemble retires from the stage after an esteemed career. Kemble’s farewell Benedick performance with Helen Faucit earns loud applause though emotion lingers. Other items include Drury Lane and Covent Garden chatter, operatic offshoots, and mixed critical takes on Italian pieces and performers.
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Mrs. Stirling
Sarah Snow
Mr. Rice
Jim Crow
Adelphi
Tim
Fife
Cruikshak
Seymour
C. Kemble
Great Theatres
Kenble
Laing
Kemble
Pearance
Benedick
Soong
Kunn
Charles Kemble
Covent Garden
Wood
Austin
Drury Lane
United States
Cinderella
Ariel
Graham
Royal Academy
Pickwickians
England
Lyceum
Donizetti
Ini Andetti
Fioravante
Chamarosa
Paesiello
Mademoiselle Blassis
Nemorino
di Piacer
Catone
Rubini
Terri
Forrests London Reception Sparks American Interest
A London engagement by Mr. Forrest drew strong interest in America as lengthy London critiques circulated back home. The reception in London pleased his countrymen, with praise spreading through U.S. audiences and press circles.
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Forrest
Drury-lane
America
London
John Campbell
Poor Law Commissioners For
England and Wales
Abingdon
Berkshire Chronicle
Sayvine
Kent
Boulogne
Tinie
Isibelix
Kurtz
Philadelphia
Rotterdam
Jaden
Goodwin Sands
Royal Asiatic Society
Bruce
Armenia
Duke of Orleans
Africa
Malicious Defamation Case at Margate Trial Leads to Damages
In Waddington and wife v Covzens the plaintiff surgeon of Margate sues for a libel report circulating accusations about his family and a partner, with testimony from Waddington, Potter, and others. The defense argues anonymous slander and handwriting disputes. verdict returns £400 for the plaintiff.
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Waddington ET Uxor
Cov- Zens
W. Follett
Channell
Thesiger
Margate
Reynolds
Waddington
Boyce
Potter
Waddinton
Shear
Mrs. W
Mr. S. Mercer
Mrs
Sarah Couzens
Tivoli Gardens
Samuel Potter
John Boy
Tama Baker
Henry Drason
Frederick Hare
Jolly Sailor
Mr. Thesiger
Mr. Boyce
Lord Denman
Jewish Marriages Aid Fund Extends to Poor Jews in London
An initiative backed by Mrs. Rothschild funds wedding ceremonies for poor Jews in London, aiming to reduce unaffordable costs and ensure legal marriages. The program, limited to about two months, will allow any eligible Jew to form a legal contract without expense. Also noted, Llanfair young women pledge to spurn suitors who are not confirmed teetotallers.
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Rothschild
London
Olp
Llanfair
Wales
Publishes a sharp reply to O Connell in Irish political dispute
Mr D W Harvey publishes a long reply to Mr O Connell's recent speech at Dublin arguing his public service and honesty. He challenges O Connell to point to any vote or utterance contradicting his long held principles and denies claims about seeking office. He cites loss from public service at about £100,000 and defends his quiet life away from power amid ongoing political tensions.
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Rolls Court
Glynn J. Houstoun
Gibraltar
William Houstoun
Torrijos
Hastings Maher
Court of Common Leas
Lanedale
Isis
D.W. Harvey
O'Connell
Harvey
John Huey
Mr. Riley
Wilkins
Walt
Meeself
Spalpeer
John Riley
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