Word: amateur
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...great, is proved by the size of the audience, which thoroughly appreciated the numberous bons mots of the actors, and which insisted upon frequent repetitions of the last scene in the play. The acting was all that could be desired, being far better than that in the average amateur performance. One more performance of the play will be given, on Tuesday, May 1, and we advise all those who were not fortunate enough to procure tickets for the initail representation to be present...
This afternoon there is to be given at the Hollis Street Theatre a three act Comic Opera written by Mr. Cory, a Boston amateur. This opera is said to have made a hit when given previously some years ago. The scene is laid on the renowned shores of Cape Cod when unusual visitors in the shape of pirates and smugglers, cut capers and make love. The songs are bright, the wit not buffooning, and the music much above that of the average Comic Opera Perhaps the greatest attraction is that the leading parts are all taken by prominent singers, such...
...save the reputation of Madame Coquenard. Prunette undertakes to bring this about, and the scene in which she coquettes with the teller of unpleasant truths was especially well acted. The parts were very well sustained throughout, and everything went very smoothly without the delays and hitches which usually characterize amateur acting. The dialogues were especially bright and interesting, and the play was very Parisian in tone. Mr. Davis as the Auverguat, and Mr. Blossom as the French maid deserve great praise. The girls were all pretty and very well made up, and Mr. Copeland's costumes were extremely stylish...
...amateur tug-of-war contest is being held every night this week at Union Hall, Cambridgeport, including the Bradfords, Riversides, Unas, Ivys, and all the best amateur teams in this part of the State...
...Rockaway Hunting Club hold an amateur athletic meeting on their grounds at Cedarhurst on Saturday, May 12. The events are to be the 100 yds, 440 yds, half-mile and mile runs, the broad and running high jumps, 120 yds. hurdle race and 5 miles cross country run, open to all amateurs, and a 220 yards flat race open to college under-graduates only. The H. A. A. has considered the advisability of sending on a team. It has resulted in giving the captain of the Mott Haven team power to send from one to six men according...