Word: peg
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Setting the top in motion with his hands he took a string and by throwing the top in the air, and catching it on its peg in a loop of the string be kept it continually spinning. Once the top went so high as to strike the rafters supporting the roof but it was caught nevertheless. He then walked around the hall keeping the top spinning all the time and throwing it over his head, under his legs and behind his back. The spectators were greatly pleased with the exhibition and Kishimoto received much applause...
...only chance to see Rose Coghlan as Peg Woffington will be at the Wednesday matinee. Lady Barter will be given every evening and Saturday afternoon. Henry E. Dixey in the "Seven Ages" will follow Miss Coghlan February...
Charles Coghlan has written a new play, which his sister, Rose Coghlan, will produce at the Globe Theatre next week. At the Wednesday matinee, "Peg Woffington," which was so successful here last year, will be given...
...George W. Wilson received applause which no audience could neglect from habit, or deny to desert. Sir Charles Pomander does not furnish much tribute to Mr. Mason and a flat part got a flat rendering from Mr. Boniface. Miss Annie M. Clarke did not act well enough to make Peg Woffington affecting. but fully well enough to make her amusing. Peg, no doubt was a little low. Miss Sheridan as Mabel Vane is a little out of the aim of criticism. It is hard to say just what a country girl should do. Mabel is no doubt very lovable...