Henry Irving Impressions of the Greatest English Actors
The article previews Henry Irving’s American tour and discusses his stage persona. It notes audience seating, the London stage’s influence, and mentions his performances and rivalries, with reference to the Captain of the Watch and The Tyne Mall as notable farces.
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Fortunes of a London Hospitality Scandal Unfold
Vivid, garbled report of a London dinner where drunken officers and dignitaries inspired insults. Lord Bersford’s reaction triggered a walkout as tensions over naval affairs and a bombardment legacy spill into quarrel, with gossip citing Mr. Waddington and remarks about the gunboat and Alexandria.
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A Crack Shot and Legendary Hunter Julius Waddle in Virginia
A fragmented account describes Julius Waddle, famed rifleman from Virginia, harvesting deer with skill along the Blue Ridge and Capon ranges. The piece recounts his methods, notable shots at long ranges, and a tale of his persistence through rough terrain while tracking game in the era near Culpeper and surrounding counties.
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Townsend the Journalist and His Noted Memory
A profile of Chicago journalist Townsend, famed as Gath in print, detailing his bold memory, prolific writing, fame for spicy material, and unruly style. Descriptions cover his habit of clipping papers, interactions at conventions, and distinctive appearance and speaking manner.
Cardinal Manning at Home in Grim Archbishop’s House
New York Herald’s London Letter portrays Cardinal Manning as living in a stark building on the Edgeware Road near Neuxhall Bridge, likened to a warehouse. It notes his austere residence, modest outward display, and a life shaped by his conversion from Protestantism and rejection of world vanity while wielding influence through power.
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Gothic Cardinal's Visit Reveals Abbey Grounds and Ambitions
An observer describes a grim precinct near an old abbey where a cardinal visits a stark, garishly lit room with relics and portraits. The piece hints at the unfulfilled dream of a grand Catholic Cathedral in Westminister, contrasting sacred aims with the plain, decaying interior and the cardinal's swift, almost perfunctory movements.
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Polarized camp misadventures and a hunting cow
A presidential hunting party in Yellowstone humorously presses on through bad weather and a misread Western hunt, chasing a supposedly dead black buffalo while General Sheridan and General Stager spar over plans. The narrative shifts to a Ramadan scene in Istanbul, contrasting Western hunting bravado with Ottoman city life and crowd behavior as Turkish ladies drive carriages past observers.
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