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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 5, 1898)
SSS'I- 4 THE G0UR1ER. " . " f " "" .' .' -!s. -"" ' r - - "' '-.""-" --'-- fef Tvt . e . &r- te . srviag his country abroad is made an excuse for depriving him of the righta of citizenship. I hope sincerely that we hall have an agitation about this mat ter., Hearen knows Eogland does not offer any special inducement to b aoca to aenre her in the army; but if abe ia to actually punish tbem fpr so doing, it is time that abe looked ahead and realized the probable results of such measures. The death of young Grenfell, in the famous Lancer charge, will cause Lillian Spencer-Churchill's wedding, oa the 8th the elderly wooer succeeds in persuading Mies Blossom of the fact; while the pretty niece pairs off with a curate who has long fluttered about. Having digested sufficiently of the fiercely-antagonistic criticism, of the latest "Macbeth'' production, I went to see Torbes Robertson and "Mrs. Fat," Vf by is it, I wonder, that when the) two people are concerned there always arkes such a storm of disputation? Their opponents and their admirers are equally warm: and. I must add, one Af 5 &999999&Q8QW99W9Q99Q999V39J&99W9QW9 CLUBS- Oft Vi & BTOximo. to be a quiet one. as the bride- sided! Of course, there is a school of groom is bk brother. He is now the criticism in London, and in the larger oaly representative of his branch of the provinical towns, led by the older men family, having lost three brothers in in the profession which makes a point eighteen months. of "slating" any younger actor who dares The drama occupies just now the. to attempt a character sacred to Irving, principal field of interest. In "The 1- There is also a large clique pledged to der Miss B'ossom," the new piece with cry down Mrs. Campbell. But, on the which the Kendals opened the St. other hand, their admirers of whom I James,' Messrs. Ernest Hendrie and Metcalf Wood have not produced a masterpiece. Here and there the work h almost farcical certainly grotesque; at other times it becomes pathetic, tharka to the acting. The main Htory stripped of cerlain improbabilities which seem to be dragged in without purpose or design concerns a middle-aged scien tist who falls in love with a young girl at a dance; picks up her pocket hand kerchief which happens to be borrowed from her aunt Dorothy, her father's sister and, on the strength of the name inscribed thereon, writes a proposal from mid-ocean to Miss Dorothy Blossom, re questing that an answer be sent to him ia the wilds, whence he will return in three years, to claim his bride. Dorothy Blossom (Mrs. Kendal) is what women would call "an old maid" and men "a fine woman." She accepts the absent lover, and lavishes upon him, in the interval, good deal of gentle sentiment. But she is not a flabby person; so when the gentleman returns to find the wedding presents piled up, and the very bell ringers practicing a merry peal, and in dismay at his mwtnke proceeds to "break the sews' to her, she behaves with a dignity and charm that impress him as much as they do tho audience. She hows us every phase of emotion through which the loving, sensitive, yet proud reature parses. Dtemay, blank amazc- it, wounded feeling, desperate cour- own myself one do not advance their cause by hailing thtir every presentation as absolutely faultless. Now Forbes Robertson's Macbeth is an intellectual one. He shows the man as a neurotic, spasmodic creature, "infirm of purpose," indeed, hut having the soldier's courage, which redeems him from contempt. His elocution, aB usual, is a joy; so is his beautiful voice. But he need not be quite so restrained; nor need he make himself up to resemble Judap Iscariot! Those red whiskers are unbearable! He seems afraid to let himself go, as he has a horror of ''ranting." Mrs. Pat is not suited in Lidy Macbeth. She looks weird and exquisite; her face and her strangely lovely tones haunt one; but she is uncertain. Her sleep-walking scene is too modern; she seema to feel that ebe is not satisfactory, hence every now and then she makes an attempt at Bernhardtesque realism, which distorts her dreamy beau tyal most to hideous ness, and strains hr voice with jarring effect. Intellectual she always if, often brilliant; but not Lady Macbeth. I do not think the revival will have a long run. "Othello" will be eagerly awaited. And now I must really allude to the new Drury Lane melodrami, "The Great Ruby.'' Sir John Garnett, the big jeweler, owob the gieat ruby. He also owns an ambitious, but good heart ed wife (Mrs. John Wood) whose dream is "to get into society." Countess Char- The Woman's club met in regular ses sion Saturday, October 29th. By a wise forethought in program arrangement it was Patriotic Day. Roll call answered by patriotic sentiments some were beautiful while all were good. The story and origin of our flag was finely written and rendered. "With Uncle Sim's Blue Jacket Afloat' was respond ed to by brief sketches of the navy and its brave officers. A characterization of General Wesley Merritt was'excellently rendered. History of a famous war song, "Dixie,"' and history of its author new to nearly all of us interspersed with pa triotic songs by the club, was given terian church pailors with good attend aoce of members and a few invited guests. The program was in memory of tha three noted personages who departed this life during our summer vacation three famous people who were dear to the hearts of the people. They were Miss Willard, Gladstone and Prince Bismarck. The subject was- well and ably handled by the ladies having it in charge. At the conclusion of the meet ing, the dining room doors were thrown open and the club became the guests of the executive committee, who had spar- Several visitors were with us from a dis- cu uo P""" ,u JPing eiegani reiresn- menis. ine snowy wntte linens and beautifully tables decorated with lovely autumn leaf trimmings were lovely to look upon, and the club members spent Next Friday Mrs. D. A. Campbell will delightful afternoon at their fir address the Lincoln Fortnightly club at meeting. the home of Mrs. Barbour on the "Phys ur next or second meeting was with ical Features ef Russia and Their Iuflu- Mrs. Theo. Reimere, living about three tarce. Altogether a very interesting meeting, closing by singing "The Star Spangled Banner. ences on Character and Institutions," according to this outline: The Russian Country Its boundaries and area. The two great zones. The Forest zone. The Steppe region or Woodless zone. The three great belts. Black Mould oelt. Fertile Steppes. Reading from Gogol. The Uralo Caspian Steppe. The Caucasiau Crimean belt The mountains. Lakes. Rivers. Miueral deposits. Population. Climate and its effects. Peasantry. miles out of town. The drive is a love ly one and was greatly enjoyed. It was our first trip as a club out of town. The program was one on "Patriotism," and the elegant spaciouB home was decorated suggestively in national colors. A good program was filled. The subject was the situation between the United States and Spain. Nearly all the members present discussed the subject pro and eon, and it furnished much amusement. Our next work will be a discussion on the rearing of children; following that will come, "The King of the Feast," Thanksgiving program, at which time how to cook and prepare a Tl anksgiving dinner will be discussed. Of the next two meetings I will write in the future. Wishing success to all our sister clubs of Nebraska we ure yours in the move Fullerton Club. Reposteb. age summoned to the aid of her woman's koff, an adventuress (Mrs. Cecil Raieigb), dignity all pass in turn over her ex- and her lover. Prince Kaseim (Mr. Robt. prosim face and quiver in her voice, Loraine), come to the shop and want to until her ttnal burst of tears touches the buy the stone; but it is too expensive' most blase heart. In the last act, as and they depart lamenting. Of course say have been anticipated, we see that there is a sensational robbery by con- admiration haa ripened into love, and federates of the Prince who is rather unkindly modeled on Rauptsinghi. The last Saturday in October was again our club day. We met with our president, Mrs. Margaret Sackett. Af ter the usual business, the committee appointed a short tim since for- the par- J. A. VANCE, M. D. Of the American School of Osteopathy, PRESIDENT. CHARLES W. LITTLE, D. O. Of the American School of Osteopathy, VICE-PRESIDENT AND MOB. The Countess hides the gem in a chocalate box; the characters meet at a country hotel; detectives appear; the box is put for safety into the jewel-case of innocent Lady Garnett, who walks in her sleep an amusing travesty of Lady Macbeth and drops it on a chair. Then it gets Lincoln Infirmeryof pathy, Farmers' and Merchants Lincoln. Mostly all forms of chronic diseases treated successfully with Oil I Without the use of drugs or knife. TREATING DAYS MONDAYS, WED NESDAYS, FRTOAYS. 8:30 to 12:00. ""2:00 to 5:00. EXAMINATION FREE. literature free on application. It will cost you nothing to investi gate Osteopathy and it will pay you to ao. The Piatt smouth Woman's club met on the evening of October 21st at the residence of Mrs. S. A. Davis for the study of parliamentary law and current event?, with Mrs. S. A. Davis and Mrs. R. O. Fellows as leaders. resDsctivelv. After the usual opening forms short re- P066 of tng the schools of our city ports were given of the federation and reponea. " was mongbt in this way congress by those who were fortunate we could Bhow onr interest and at the enough to be present, and the president. 8ame time 8ive encouragement to the Mrs. S. H Atwood. also gave an excel- teachers. One lady reported having lent written report of the federation ed etery room in the building, find proper. in a very eaiiatactory state of affairs. The program for parliamentary law The other tTO of the committee were "W'hat Constitutes Parliament in the """y Phased with what they saw and United States, Great Britain, Germany, heard- Mention was made of the order, T-or, Harlt-rorUnrJ anil WT?r"a. Cleanliness and good WOrk Deintr (fan mixed up with some cigarettes belonging cartM'out by concise and excellently and all were unanimoua in their opinion prepared papers upon the forms of gov- wnicn was, mat we bave very good ernment of these various countries. echools in Weeping Water. TheSpeare The current events dspartment was method 'ately adopted was highly epok- made interesting by a brief review of en of U caueed one lady to wish chat the Dreyfus case and of the Quebec com- 8he m,ht llve ner "cnool days over again mission in two well written papers, the n-" mougni it must be a fine way to discussion following bringing out many facts. Other topics of interest were talKed of, showing the members to be well acquainted with the "happenings" which are constantly making history. Several members of the Mozart club were present and made the evening more pleasant by a number of well ren dered vocal and instrumental selections. The club adjourned to meet again for USieo- to the hero. (Ui course tnere is a wrongfully accused hero.) We are taken to Lord's, and Bee a cricket match and a Building, sensational "catch;" then Prince Kaseim steals the diamond and is pursued by the arch vidian of the piece, one Morris Longman; and the two leap into a bal loon, which is conveniently ready just as capture seems inevitable, and have a grand struggle in mid air, at the close of which the villian loses his hold and dropo. But discovery dogs Prince Kas atm, and that dusky unfortunate eludes justice by making his horse rear and fall os him at the military tournament! Penly I suppose magazine editors have to read some horrible poetry. Spacer So do magazine readers. teacn young children arithmntio r they could get a sum by the method much quicker than ahe. It is the pur pose of the club to bave a visiting com mittee each month. Mrs. Nellie Sackett read a good paper entitled, "Early American Explorers;" our study this year being American history. The pres ident then turned the meeting over to Mrs. Dunham and we had a eoaA n "Child Mrs. A. gram. Friends of the cause of non-sectarian religious organizations are "nvited to the meeting to be held Sunday evening at 7:30 in tho Grand Army hall. 132 South Twelfth street Subject of the address. "The Church of the Dawning Century." held their first i Study" on November 3d, when "anioned parliamentary drill. We L. Munger will lead in the pro- learned, or, rather, tried to, what we did S5T,S2SS2!. impend- ------ wvrutuv aw; anoiner uicaoiuK tair.?. wnn tn very rise tn m mint The Marv Barnes Literarv Club of or order. At one tima a . i. Fullerton reorganized the 1st of October fmc,h tafled UP to untangled, with between forty and fifty members; SLES?" .&.! meeting in the Presby- meet in one week. u w "i '?.? .--. .. . &&' K----- -V