Word: texan
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Hoyt's new drama, "A Texas Steer," began its two weeks' engagement at Tremont Theatre Monday evening. Its main idea is the transformation of a rich Texan into a member of Congress. The cast, generally speaking, is most successful in the Texan manners, and Miss Walsh in particular displays charming abilities as "Bossy" Brander. Mr. Murphy is amusing as the cattle king, and Messrs. Stanley, Cullington and Finlay perform their parts successfully. The Texas Steer, despite its title, has a higher aim and a more sensible plot than most of the author's other works...
...semi-allegory called "Prentiss of Yale" is the most pretentions story that has appeared for some time. The idea is a good one and is well worked out. The best part of the story is the description of the Texan dance which is vividly written, but from the abruptness of the change, has the effect of an interpolation. The story is not completed in this number, however, and the ending may give unity to the whole...