Word: fathers
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...other contemporary English landscape painters, it is likely that the Fogg Museum will hold an exhibition of new acquisitions in the Print Department for the year 1915-16. A number of the prints recently acquired are the gift of Mr. David Keppel of New York in memory of his father...
...been placed in the periodical room of the Union, continuing the exhibition which began before Christmas. The posters, which are done in vivid colors, depict various scenes, tending to arouse enthusiasm in the English army. One, entitled "What will your answer be?", portrays a small boy questioning his father: "Father, what did you do to help when Britain fought for freedom in 1915?" Another is a picture of an English army cap with the words. "If the cap fits you, join the army today." A third is a quotation from Shakspere, "Stand not upon the order of your going...
...gloomy scene, in which an old blind man seems to be aware by some supernatural power that death is very near his daughter who is ill. The last play is a typical French farce. A young man pretends to be deaf to win the good graces of the father, also deaf, of a young lady whose hand he wishes...
...Dornton is an English actor and stage director of many years' experience, coming from an old theatrical family that dates as far back as 1721. His mother was Louisa Robertson, sister of T. H. Robertson, author of the famous "Caste Comedies," sister too of Madge Robertson (Mrs. Kendal). His father was Charles Dornton for many years lessee of the historic Theatre Royal, Birmingham, England...
...first few years of his theatrical career Mr. Dornton was in his father's companies where he was prepared thoroughly in the business, then, he took engagements as manager and producer, coming to this country in 1902 with Mrs. Patrick Campbell's company. During the 14 years he has been here Mr. Dornton has been with the Charles Frohman firm for four seasons, two seasons with Henry Miller, three seasons with the Shuberts, two seasons with the late Mrs. Le Moyne as well as many times with other engagements in which he has played many parts and acted as stage...