Word: missed
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Copeland then spoke enthusiastically of a book of poems which had lately appeared, called "A Little English Gallery," written by Miss Louise Imogen Guiney. He said that it was an agreeable account of some well known characters in literature, and that in this volume Miss Guiney had shown herself a real poet...
...life he is reading. But "Pride and Prejudice," he thought, was not the best of her books, of which the most delightful perhaps were her latest works: "Mansfield Park," "Emma," "Persuasion." One goes to Jane Austen for humor, and not for pathos. Her novels are no more real than Miss Wilkens's "Pembroke," which is an extraordinary work, full of passion and power throughout. The descriptions of New England funerals which are to be found several times in the stories of Mary Wilkens are masterpieces of their kind. Another feature of her writings is that sad New England love, which...
JAMES W. GLOVER,94 Hammond street.ON the third and last week, beginning January 14, Miss Marlo we will appear in a play entirely new to this city entitled "Colombe's Birthday." Miss Rose Eytinge of the Julia Marlowe company has taken Robert Browning's poetical drama of that name, and reducing it to one act, has adapted it to the stage and it will have its first production during the week of January 14. The piece has already been given with success in Chicago, where Julia Marlowe received much praise for her work in it. The repertoire for the third...
...Wind" and other successful dramas, is booked for two weeks beginning January 7, at the Columbia Theatre. "A New Woman" will be presented by Mr. A. M. Palmer's company from Palmer's Theatre, New York, and will include such eminent artists as Wilton Lackaye, Mr. E. M. Holland, Miss Virginia Harned, Mrs. D. P. Bowers, Charles J. Richman, Madeleine Bouton, Reub Fox, Georgia Busby, Emily Seward, Thomas Terris, Harry Halliday, and Annie Russell. "The New Woman" has already had its initial production in New York and has created as much discussion and favorable criticism as any play...
...action takes place in Maverick, Wyoming, where petticoat government prevails. Miss Fannie Johnston, as sheriff of the city, excites much admiration, both from her beauty and her acting. Miss Lewis, as president of the M. Y. W. I. C. C., also scores a big hit. She is vivacious and captivating and sings several clever songs. The solos and choruses are one and all effectively sung. The originality and wit of the songs prevails throughout. In short, each character seems to fit in his role so perfectly as to leave a lasting impression of fun and pleasure...