Master Louis Aldrich, tragedy manufacturer in the Marsh Juveniles took a benefit at the Amphitheatre, New Orleans, on the 11th, being their fifty-ninth night at that house. Orleans seems Marshy. New York Clipper 28 May 1859: 46. Print.
Aztec Children
One of the little Aztec children died at Swansea, Wales, recently. New York Clipper 18 June 1859: 70. Print.
Batemen Children
The Batemen Children are performing at Rochester. New York Clipper 30 July 1853. Print.
Boniface, (Little) Marie
The Bryant Minstrels have produced several laughable novelties of late, prominent among which is a capital burlesque of the Italian Opera….Little Arthur is a very clever juvenile music-cardo, and his shrill voice is heard high above the din of the terrific finale. Henrietta Lang and Little Marie Boniface give the interlude dances on Saturday afternoon … Continue reading Boniface, (Little) Marie
Boone Children/ Miss Anna and Miss Lora
The Boone Children, especially Miss Anna and Miss Lora, are very successful at the Royal Coliseum, in London. Mrs. Boone is with them. Mr. Boone is in New York. New York Clipper 19 March 1859: 383. Print.
Bronsit[?] Family
The Bronsit [Bronsil?] Family, six children, the oldest just in her teens, have been successful in England, and threaten to come over here. New York Clipper 9 April 1859: 406. Print.
Buras[?], (Little) Kila
Attempts are making to fasten the name of “The Little Kemble” upon Little Kila [?] Buras [Horas?]. Small business, but great cruelty, for such a faming name might add …to Buras. New York Clipper 9 April 1859: 406. Print.
Burke, Joseph (Master)
From the Dramatic Magazine. MEMOIR OF MASTER BURKE, THE IRISH ROSCIUS. This is the most extraordinary instance of precocious genius that has appeared in Europe during the present century. At seven years of age he was introduced to the late king of England, George the Fourth, at the Pavilion at Brighton, who expressed in warm … Continue reading Burke, Joseph (Master)
Burke, Joseph (Master)
Master Joseph Burke acted Dr. O’Toole when only seven years of age, visited American at twelve, acted at the Park theatre, New York, and after playing Young Norval in “Douglas,” led the orchestra in the overature to “Guy Mannering.” He was a clever solo player on the violin; he also sang harmonious songs. He averaged … Continue reading Burke, Joseph (Master)
Burke, Joseph (Master)
Obituary: Joseph Burke Joseph Burke, once a well known violinist, died yesterday morning at the Park Avenue Hotel, after a brief illness. Seventy years ago he had a reputation as “Master Burke,” a boy violinist of great promise and an actor. He was born about 1815, in Galway, Ireland, the son of a physician, but … Continue reading Burke, Joseph (Master)
Burke, Joseph (Master)
[N]ames like that of Joseph Burke (who was known seventy-five years ago as “the Irish Roscius,” and who at eleven years of age would act the principal part in a drama, then play a violin solo and afterward direct the orchestra), are found among these of the greatest composers of the last three generations. New-York … Continue reading Burke, Joseph (Master)
Burke, Joseph (Master)
CARD.—Mr. JOSEPH BURKE respectfully informs his friends and pupils that he has returned to the City for the season and will devote his time to giving instruction on the Piano Forte, Singing, Violin, and Leçons d’ Accompaenement Comumincations left at the Music Stores of Wm. Hall & Son, or Scharfenburg & Lewis, or addressed to … Continue reading Burke, Joseph (Master)
Burke, Joseph (Master)
MEMOIR OF MASTER BURKE., “O ’tis a parlous boy.” “I spare my praises towards him, Knowing him is enough.” — Shakespeare Joseph Burke is descended from one of the most respectable families in the county of Galway, in Ireland; his father being nephew to Sir John Blake, and consequently first cousin to Valentine Blake, Esq. … Continue reading Burke, Joseph (Master)
Burke, Joseph (Master)
Those capital actors [. . .] and all that brilliant cluster of Irish histrions, [such as] Joseph Burke. “Master Burke,” [. . .] rest[s] in America. The Era 5/4/1893. Print. Burke, The Era, 5/4/1893
Burke, Joseph (Master)
The first two week’s performances of the Cincinnati season were but indifferently attended, and it was not until Master Joseph Burke, the young Irish Roscius, presented himself to the Cincinnatians, that the receipts of the theatre equalled the expenses. But Master Burke drew effectually ; to use a common expression, he “drew like a fly-blister.” … Continue reading Burke, Joseph (Master)
Burke, Joseph (Master)
After the engagement of Madame Celeste, Mr. Dan Marble performed a few nights, but only with moderate success. Following Marble came a combination formed of Mr. George H. Barrett, John R. Scott, and young Master Joseph Burke; but, for some unaccountable reason, they did not draw good houses, or at least not such as talent … Continue reading Burke, Joseph (Master)
Burke, Joseph (Master)
New Orleans Season of 1846-7 — Mr. and Mrs. J Wallack — John E. Owens — Mdlle. Blangy — Mr. Murdock — Mr. J. Wallack, Sr. — Ravels — Leopold de Meyer — Joseph Burke — E.L Davenport — Biography of Mr. and Mrs. Wallack Mr. and Mrs. Kean — Biography of Mr. Kean — … Continue reading Burke, Joseph (Master)
Burke, Joseph (Master)
April 7, 1845, my company and myself left Mobile for St. Louis and arrived at New Orleans the next morning early. I engaged a passage for myself on the steamer “Harry of the West,” for St. Louis, and left on Wednesday, April 10th, Master Joseph Burke, the young and highly gifted comedian and musician, was … Continue reading Burke, Joseph (Master)
Burke, Joseph (Master)
Immediately following [Mrs. A. Drake] came that wonderful youth, Joseph Burke. He commenced with the performance of (484) Romeo; Mercutio, N. M. Ludlow; Peter, T. Placide; Juliet, Miss E. Riddle; and he performed in the farce, the same night, Terry O’Rourke, in the “Irish Tutor.” Next night, he appeared in an old man, personating Sir … Continue reading Burke, Joseph (Master)
Burke, Joseph (Master)
BURKE (JOSEPH). VIOLNIST, known earlier in life as the celebrated MASTER BURKE. LITHOGRAPH PORTRAIT by F. D’AVIGNON. 4to, oval (cut out and mounted). VERY RARE. BURKE (JOSEPH). LITHOGRAPH PORTRAIT, in plain dress, by Pendleton, after S.S. OSGOOD. 4to (slightly damaged in margin). VERY RARE. BURKE (JOSEPH). PORTRAIT AS JACK RATLINE; full length, drawn by WAGEMAN, … Continue reading Burke, Joseph (Master)
Burke, Joseph (Master)
BURKE (JOSEPH). PORTRAIT, as SIGNOR SORDNI, drawn by WAGEMAN, etched by R. CRUIKSHANK, and engraved by P. ROBERTS. 4to. COLORED. BURKE (JOSEPH). PORTRAIT, AS BLUSTER BUBBLE, drawn by WAGEMAN, etched by R. CRUIKSHANK, and engraved by P. ROBERTS. 4to. COLORED. BURKE (JOSEPH). PORTRAIT, AS GENERAL BOMBASTES. LITHOGRAPH BY INGREY AND MADELEY, after a sketch by … Continue reading Burke, Joseph (Master)
Burke, Joseph (Master)
BURKE (JOSEPH). PLAYBILLS of his performances at SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND, in 1829-30, previous to his departure for AMERICA, appearing in the characters of DENNIS BRULGUDDERY, ROMEO, TEDDY O’ROURKE, alias DR. O’TOOLE, VICTOR PLEYEL, LORD GRIZZLE, SIR CALLAGHAN O’BRALLAGHAN, LOONEY MACTWOLTER, ALSO ASSUMING SIX CHARACTERS in the “March of Intellect,” AND SIX in the farce of “A … Continue reading Burke, Joseph (Master)
Burke, Joseph (Master)
Biography of Master Burke, the Irish Roscius: The Wonder of the World, and the Paragon of Actors “O ’tis a parlous boy.” “I spare my praises towards him, Knowing him is enough.” — Shakespeare This wonderful Boy is the most extraordinary instance of precocious genius that has appeared in Europe during the present century. At … Continue reading Burke, Joseph (Master)
Burns, (Little) Ella
A charitable concert (we know not how our religious friends could get along without “concert”) was given at Brother Beecher’s church in Brooklyn, on February 28th. Carl Bergmen was conductor, with the Philharmonic Society of Brooklyn. Miss Hadly did the soprano solos, and Mr. Millard the tenor. Little Ella Burns was the reader and Mr. … Continue reading Burns, (Little) Ella
Burns, (Little) Ella
Little Ella Burns is Little Ella Burns no more, the Judge having decided that she must bear the name given to her by her “parents” in baptism, viz: Eva Bell Whiton, and must also go to school, and not appear upon the stage until she is a big, big woman, when she may not want … Continue reading Burns, (Little) Ella
Burns, Ella
A little girl, four years old, who reads and recites better than some professional elocutionists has created a great deal of wonder in private circles in this city. Her name is Ella Burns: she is a Native of Cincinnati, and was this winter brought to New York by her mother, a widow lady, who had hopes … Continue reading Burns, Ella
Burns, Etta (Ella?)
Little Etta Burns, after a tour around Washington way, among the “highly respectable,” has returned to ordinary people here, with her mother. New York Clipper 2 April 1859: 398. Print
Cinderella Family of Jouveniles
Another new place of amusement was opened in Philadelphia on the 17th. It is called “Taylor’s museum,” and consists of beasts, birds, reptiles, etc; miscellaneous feats, in wire walking, dancing, singing, etc, by the original Cinderella family of juveniles. New York Clipper 24 December 1859: 287. Print.
Cook, Sebastian
A PHENOMENON.—The New York Tribune says: “A young American lad, nine years old, is about to make his appearance in public as a performer on the violin. He is already an accomplished artist, and his execution surpasses in completeness, power and expression, everything we have before deemed credible of a child. The name of the … Continue reading Cook, Sebastian
Crampton, (Little) Charlotte
Little Charlotte Crampton seems to have made out rather poorly in the matrimonial market. Mr. William Harris, her husband, is said to have attempted a killing demonstration, lately, at Troy, N.Y., according to a sworn complaint made by her, but subsequently withdrawn. The very next day, Harris had a dispute with his landlord about a … Continue reading Crampton, (Little) Charlotte
Crampton, (Little) Lotty
Little Lotty Crampton did up Iago in the third act of “Othello.” The ladies are certainly “getting even” with Iago. By the way, Frederico, how about that prize banjo. New York Clipper 18 June 1859: 70. Print.
Davenport, Fanny
Although Miss Davenport has never as yet appeared in Southern California, her name and fame as an actress of the highest rank is well known. From all that is said, all the genius of her lamented father, E.L Davenport seems to have fallen as a mantel about the shoulders of his talented and famous daughter, … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
Miss Davenport was the favorite daughter of the late E.L. Davenport, an accomplished actor in parts ranging from tragedy to comedy. He hoped that she might become a tragedienne, and her early training for the stage was with that end in view; but the father could not keep himself in constant employment in tragic parts, … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
Davenport’s Life Sketch. Fanny Davenport, who will appear at the Seattle opera-house on Wednesday and Thursday nights, furnishes the POST-INTELLIGENCER with the following sketch of her life: “I was born in London, Great Russell street, opposite the British Museum. The house is there still, and on my last visit I had a ‘wee’ drawing made … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
Miss Davenport comes of a distinguished dramatic family. Her father, E.L Davenport, was a man of very versatile genius. He was a very fine dramatic scholar, and of all his children Fanny Davenport appears to have inherited most richly his dramatic genius. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer 12/20/1893: 4. Print. Davenport, The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 12/20/1893, 4
Davenport, Fanny
Fanny Davenport is quite portly now, but Miss Coghlan was a member of her company and remembers the day that she was not plump. The picture shows her at the age of 3, and also shows that she was a very fat little girl. Her mother is holding her in her lap. The picture was … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
“One of my childhood’s dreams of intense acting,” says Fanny Davenport, “as well as my idol as a schoolgirl, was Lucile Weston. I would have gone without eating to see her act. She was to me then the embodiment of power and warmth.” The Record-Union 3/13/1898: 8. Print. Davenport, The Record-Union, 3/13/1898, 8
Davenport, Fanny
FANNY DAVENPORT IS DEAD. As a child, Fanny Davenport played many parts with her parents, E.L Davenport and Fanny Vining Davenport. She inherited a liking for the stage, and this liking was indulged more generously than it is in the case of most stage children of to-day. She made her first appearance in an oldtime … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
THE LATE FANNY DAVENPORT. DUXBURY, Mass., Sept. 26—Fanny Davenport (Mrs. Melbourne McDowell) died at her summer home, Melbourne Hall, at half-past 10 o’clock to-night of enlargement of the heart. Miss Davenport had never fully recovered from her severe illness in the summer, but up to a week ago it was thought that she would in … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
Miss Fanny Davenport was the daughter of Edward Davenport, the famous actor, and Fanny Davenport, an equally famous actress, and was born in London, April 10, 1850. She first essayed juvenile parts at the Howard atheneum in Boston when 12 years of age, while her first adult part was that of Mrs. Mildway in “Still … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
FANNY DAVENPORT NO MORE. Fanny Davenport (Mrs. Melbourne McDowell) died at her summer home, Melbourne hall, at 10:30 o’clock last night of enlargement of the heart. Miss Davenport had never fully recovered from her severe illness early in the summer, but up to a week ago it was thought she would in time enjoy good … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
Fanny Davenport was the daughter of the late Edgar L. Davenport, one of the best-known and most versatile actors of a past generation on the American stage. Her mother was Fanny Elizabeth Vining, daughter of the manager of the Haymarket Theater, London. She was born in the English metropolis April 10, 1850. Her childhood was … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
[T]he artist, whose name is carved in the great book of immortality, was Fanny Davenport. Handsome, full of merriment, making gladness all around her, yet her art was first, and everything must give place to it. When you and I slept, she worked. She learned to become the woman she represented. She learned to know … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
[Fanny Davenport’s] first husband was Edward Price, a young stock actor, whom she engaged as the leading juvenile man in her company in the season of 1877-78. Late in the season of 1888-89 she married her leading man, Melbourne McDowell, younger than herself and an actor of ability. The Goodland Republic 9/30/1898. Print. Davenport, The … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
[Mrs. Anne Hartley Gilbert] played with Fanny Davenport when the plump Fanny was not yet taking herself seriously and was assigned to comedy roles. The San Francisco Call 9/29/1901. Print. Davenport, The San Francisco Call, 9/29/1901
Davenport, Fanny
Fanny Davenport’s Debut. Fanny Davenport’s New York debut was at Barton’s Chambers street theater, February 23, 1857, when she sang a verse of “The Star-Spangled Banner” in a ballet of little girls. The theater was under the management of E.L Davenport and Harry Watkins. Barbour County Index 8/15/1906. Print. Davenport, Barbour County Index, 8/15/1906
Davenport, Fanny
[Mr. Marden] was for a long time popular at the Bowery. It was at this time that Fanny Davenport, then a beginner, made her first appearance in “Oliver Twist,” although not as Nancy. She was Rose. The Sun 2/18/1912. Print. Davenport, The Sun, 2/18/1912
Davenport, Fanny
Fanny Davenport, one of the greatest of all American actresses, is another patroness for the day. She was born in England in 1850, but because of the fact that she was brought up in this country she may be regarded as an American. Her school days were passed in Boston, and it was when she … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
Fanny Davenport does not approve of stage children. To an interviewer this eminent actress said recently: “I use a child myself in Gismonda, and although I know its mother is constantly looking after it I always feel that it would be far better off at home. The wings of a theater—especially those where there are … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
WHEN IS SHE AN OLD MAID? Fanny Davenport’s statement was as follows: “It is possible that the Paris chief of police decided all unmarried women of 30 to be old maids, because he is so many kilometers away from the United States. According to the opinions of many Franco-American observers the women of Paris may … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
A mere child [Fanny Davenport] appeared in “Metamora” at the Athenaem, in Boston, and that was the beginning of a career that has covered a period of more than thirty-five years. The Dalles Daily Chronicle 9/28/1898. Print. Davenport, The Dalles Daily Chronicle, 9/28/1898
Davenport, Fanny
Fanny Davenport fell heir to the stage through an entirely natural process. Being the daughter of so well-known a tragedian as E.L. Davenport, it was no matter of difficulty for him to place her in the best possible position. He brought her out as a child actress when he was a manager of a theater … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
WAS BORN TO THE STAGE Miss [Fanny] Davenport was born to the stage. She could trace the history clear through several generations. Mary Anne Davenport of the last century was a noted English actress. Miss Davenport’s parents were Edward Loomis Davenport, an actor almost great, and Fanny Elizabeth Vining, an English actress of a noted … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
Whether it be profitable or not, it is at least pertinent to consider so interesting a personage as Fanny Davenport for what she might have been, as well as for what she was. The death of this actress brings to an end a potential career. Miss Davenport came of illustrious histrionic stock. She enjoyed the … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
Fanny Lily Gipsy Davenport was the daughter of the celebrated actor Edward Loomis Davenport. She was born in London in 1850 and was brought to America as a child and educated in Boston. When 7 years old she appeared at the Howard Athenaeum in Boston as the child of Metamora, but her real debut was … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
1857—Fanny Davenport made her New York debut at Chambers Street theater. Palestine Daily Herald 2/23/1907. Print. Davenport, Palestine Daily Herald, 2/23/1907
Davenport, Fanny
The name Fanny Davenport was for years a household word. Young collegians put her photographs on the mantelpiece or in the edge of a looking glass. Born into a famous theatricality family, she brilliantly played parts, and appearing in dramas by Sardou was popularly known as the American Sarah Bernhardt [sic]. Monroe City Democrat 9/30/1915. … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
Fanny Davenport was born in London, England, April 10, 1850. She made her debut on the stage at Burton’s Chamber Street theatre, Fe. 23, 1857, in a ballet of little girls singing a verse of “A Star Spangled Banner.” Her next appearance was at the Howard Athenaeum, Boston, Aug. 12, 1857, in a burlesque of … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
Mr. Daly’s next venture was not a happy one. From the Fifth Avenue he went to the Grand Opera House. Here a good number of patrons fell to his share. Returning to Twenty-eighth street and Fifth avenue he established the theatre which now occupies the site. Clara Morris, Fanny Davenport and many other leading artists … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
The Los Angeles Herald publishes a picture of Fanny Davenport as a child in her mother’s arms, and underneath is the inscription: “Fanny Davenport as a child—more than thirty years ago.” Yes, more than thirty years ago.—Sacramento Bee. Los Angeles Herald 3/22/1895: 6. Print. Davenport, Los Angeles Herald, 3/22/1895, 6
Davenport, Fanny
If Fanny Davenport becomes the manager of the Casino, as she is planning, or any other New York theater, her shrewdness and far-sightedness will demonstrate that a woman as well as a man can direct a playhouse. All the young actors that used to be under Augustin Daly’s management have turned out well. Los Angeles … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
Miss Fanny Davenport, Tragedienne. One of the most conspicuous figures on the American stage to-day is Fanny Davenport, step-daughter of the celebrated tragedian, E. L Davenport. She was born in England in 1849, and six years later was brought to America. She made her first appearance before the footlights when a mere infant, playing children’s … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
Miss Davenport is one of the very few exponents today of the thoroughly legitimate school of acting, and her powerful and artistic work is always a great treat to theatre-goers. Los Angeles Daily Herald 10/6/1889. Print. Davenport, Los Angeles Daily Herald, 10/6/1889
Davenport, Fanny
Fanny Davenport was seen at times during the season in minor rôles [. . .] (120) The History of the Boston Theatre 1854-1901 (Houghton Mifflin Company, Senate House Library, University of London) 1908: 120. Print. Davenport, The History of the Boston Theatre 1854-1901 (Houghton Mifflin Company, Senate House Library, University of London), 1908, 120
Davenport, Fanny
MISS FANNY DAVENPORT. We extract the following particulars concerning Miss Davenport from “A Portrait Gallery” of the leading actors and actresses of America, published by Richard R. Fox, of New York :– [A]mong the actresses in the English company which has supported Mrs [Anna Cora] Mowatt in connection with [E. L. Davenport] was Miss Fanny … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
It was at [Augustin Daly’s Fifth Avenue Theatre] that the late Fanny Davenport, who first appeared in New York, at Niblo’s Gardens, in 1862, made a great hit, six weeks after Augustin Daly had started the house, by her rendering of Lady Gay Spanker, her father representing Sir Harcourt Courtly. During the following seasons she … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
There is a quiet little house in Forty-fifth Street, New York, which the passers-by scarcely notice, yet in it is living a lady, who, within a few years, has attained a prominence upon the stage which has made her pleasant, cheery features known to all the intelligent theatre-goers of the city. Prominent as her position … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
FANNY DAVENPORT DEAD Frances Vining Davenport was born April 10, 1850, in London, where her father, Edward L. Davenport, an actor of American birth, and her mother, Frances Vining, of a famous English theatrical family, had both been acting in the company of Anna Core Mowatt. In 1854 Mr. and Mrs. Davenport came to America, … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
Coming from one so thoroughly capable of giving a reliable and valued opinion on the “Art of Acting,” Miss Fanny Davenport’s contribution to the subject in the Boston Times, of October 23, may be read with the greatest interest. This great actress points out how useful in the future it would be if those “who … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
News reaches us from New York of the death of Miss Fanny Davenport, a very popular actress in America. She was born in London and appeared here about sixteen years ago in her professional capacity, but without making so great an impression upon London playgoers as she had done in the United States, where she … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
Davenport, Fanny
YOUNG WOMEN AND THE STAGE _____ Fanny Davenport’s Advice to Young Women Who Aspire to Be Actresses “No doubt the stage offers greater opportunities to young woman of ambition and talent than any other occupation open to their endeavors,” said Fanny Davenport recently to a girl who, like hundreds of her sex, has asked the … Continue reading Davenport, Fanny
De Lorme, Master Eugene
G.N. Eldred’s Great Rotunda Menagerie and Circus Company are now “coming home” from Mexico through Texas, and were at Marshall, Texas, on the 8th June….Among the little prodigies are Masters Saunders, Eugene De Lorme, La Roix, and Little Harry. New York Clipper 2 July 1859: 86. Print.
Dutton Children
The Dutton Children have got “organized” as “fairy sisters”. Albert Norton is their agent, and they are now on the move to good old Massachusetts, their native State. They will [be]…around Boston all this week, and give two performances a day. New York Clipper 9 April 1859: 406. Print.
Dutton, Dollie
ONE OF THE LIGHT WEIGHTS.—Miss Dollie Dutton, the smallest girl in the world of her age, being nine years old and twenty-six inches high, and weighing only thirteen pounds, is giving levees in Providence. New Orleans Daily Crescent 10/11/1859. Print. Dutton, New Orleans Daily Crescent, 10/11/1859
Dutton, Dollie
Dollie Dutton of Springfield, Mass., a girl of 10 years, is a prodigy besides whom Tom Thumb ceases to be a curiosity. She weights but thirteen pounds yet is intelligent, sprightly, and modeled to perfection. The Cass County Republican 11/10/1859. Print. Dutton, The Cass County Republican, 11/10/1859
Dutton, Dollie
LEVEES OF “THE LITTLE FAIRY,” MISS DOLLIE DUTTON. The smallest girl in the world, of her age, 9 years old, 26 inches high, and weighing only 13 pounds, an infinitely greater curiosity than Gen. Tom Thumb. She sings several songs, and will also dance the Polka at each Levee. New-York Daily Tribune 12/13/1859: 2. Print. … Continue reading Dutton, Dollie
Dutton, Dollie
LAST OF THE DUTTON CHILDREN.—Little Dolly Dutton died at Brooklyn, N. Y., on Thursday, 8th inst. She was in her usual health the evening of her death, and entertained a large audience; but after dancing she complained of being unwell, when she was taken to a hotel, where she died in a few hours. She … Continue reading Dutton, Dollie
Dutton, Dollie
The Rochester (N. Y.) Express learns that Dollie Dutton, the miniature Miss, recently fell while balancing on the exhibitor’s hand, and broke an arm. Cincinnati Daily Press 4/26/1860. Print. Dutton, Cincinnati Daily Press, 4/26/1860
Dutton, Dollie
Dollie Dutton, the little doll of a woman that created such an excitement in Philadelphia, will give her first levee at the New Assembly Rooms to-morrow evening. Dollie is said to be only nine years old, twenty-six inches high and weighs but thirteen pounds, and have none of the repulsive anomalies of a dwarf, but … Continue reading Dutton, Dollie
Dutton, Dollie
Dollie Dutton gave her first levee at the New Assembly Room last night. Dollie is the smallest of all small ladies. Her littleness is especially observable when she is placed beside a girl of the ordinary size of her own age. She is smaller than most infants of a year’s growth, and is yet equal … Continue reading Dutton, Dollie
Dutton, Dollie
Within a few years past dwarfs have been numerously exhibited in this country, and have claimed no small share of public attention. One of the most remarkable curiosities in this connection is Dollie Dutton, the “little fairy,” as she is called. This specimen of the lilliputian is about 9 years of age, is 26 inches … Continue reading Dutton, Dollie
Dutton, Dollie
The profits of little Dollie Dutton’s levees in the East, for the past year, are said to have been upward of $50,000. Cincinnati Daily Press 7/28/1860. Print. Dutton, Cincinnati Daily Press, 7/28/1860
Dutton, Dollie
A Philadelphia paper says:—“For the last week the children have talked of nothing but ‘little Dollie Dutton;’ cries and frettings have been stopped by promises to go and see Dollie Dutton; noise and confusion have been suddenly hushed by ‘tell me about Dollie Dutton?’ Dollie has come, and in a ‘shape no bigger than an … Continue reading Dutton, Dollie
Dutton, Dollie
HISTORY OF THE “LITTLE FAIRY,” MISS DOLLIE DUTTON. Gen. Tom Thumb, the Marsh Children, Little Cordelia Howard (who played the part of Eva in Uncle Tom’s Cabin,) Little Alfred Stewart, the little comedian, now, in 1860, 15 years of age, “Little Ella,” Virginia Burns, six years of age, Dec. 11, 1860, the Wren Children, now … Continue reading Dutton, Dollie
Dutton, Dollie
DOLLIE DUTTON, the Little Fairy, standing on her father’s hand. LEVEES OF THE “LITTLE FAIRY.” MISS DOLLIE DUTTON, the Smallest Girl in the World of her age; 9 years old, 29 inches high and WEIGHING ONLY FIFTEEN POUNDS. AN INFINITELY GREATER CURIOSITY THAN GENERAL TOM THUMB. ________ PROGRAMME OF EACH LEVEE. The Little Fairy and Miss … Continue reading Dutton, Dollie
Dutton, Dollie
A little wonder has been giving levees through the Eastern States and cities for the past year or more, and has created a great furore wherever she has been seen. She is called Dollie Dutton, is 10 years old and weighs only fifteen pounds. In form and features she is said to be perfect. She … Continue reading Dutton, Dollie
Dutton, Dollie
LEVEES OF THE LITTLE FAIRY, MISS DOLLIE DUTTON PROGRAMME: A Song by LITTLE DOLLIE. DOLLIE compared in size with others of her age. The LITTLE FAIRY is carried to every part of the house in a little Flower Basket. [. . .] The FAIRY walks through all parts of the house. DOLLIE standing on the … Continue reading Dutton, Dollie
Dutton, Dollie
This little lady, about as tall as a column of this paper, gave her first levee here yesterday, and continues them at the Melodeon this afternoon and evening. She is very, very small and pretty, and is just what the bills represent her to be. She sings in a clear, distinct, voice, promenades the aisles, … Continue reading Dutton, Dollie
Dutton, Dollie
The bad weather of yesterday has but little if any effect on the attendance at the levees of this charming and interesting little creature. And Dollie merits all the attention she receives. An hour could not be more pleasantly spent than in chatting with her, observing her playful innocence, and noting the child-like simplicity with … Continue reading Dutton, Dollie
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Dwarfs. [T]he last dwarf is the remarkable and very interesting child, little Dollie Dutton, now on exhibition at Assembly Building, Chestnut street. She is beyond doubt, the smallest human creature of whom any certain account exists—smaller, even, than Borowlaski, who was thirty-nine inches tall at the age of nine; being ten inches higher than Miss … Continue reading Dutton, Dollie
Dutton, Dollie
We yesterday afternoon found opportunity to call in at the Melodeon, where Dollie Dutton holds her levees. Through the kindness of Mr. Norton, the manager, we were presented to Dollie. We confess we had not expected to see so much of interest in so small a parcel. To give a just idea of Dollie’s attractions … Continue reading Dutton, Dollie
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PROGRAMME: A Song by LITTLE DOLLIE. Remarks by Mr. NORTON. THE GIANT in contrast with DOLLIE. [. . .] A Polka by Little DOLLIE. A Duet by Little DOLLIE and [MISS] WILHELMINA [KAPPES]. Cleveland Morning Leader 11/23/1860. Print.
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Little Dollie Dutton remains here only to-day and to-morrow, giving afternoon and evening Levees [. . .] at the Melodeon. Wednesday she goes to Columbus and our friends in the Capital City will find she will draw and interest as she has here. The following beautiful lines, from the pen of a lady of this … Continue reading Dutton, Dollie
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PETITIONS. From the Manager of Dollie Dutton, asking an abatement of the license fee charged for her levees, on the ground that no other city has required such fees of him, and setting forth that he has admitted free of charge the Industrial School, and that when here in 1858 with the Panorama of New … Continue reading Dutton, Dollie
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PIKE’S CONCERT-HALL.—The little fairy, Dollie Dutton, continues to give her levees daily and nightly at the Concert-hall, in the Opera-house. Cincinnati Daily Press 12/20/1860. Print. Dutton, Cincinnati Daily Press, 12/20/1860
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TWO LAST DAYS.—This and to-morrow afternoon and evening [. . .] at the Concert Hall, will be the last opportunity our citizens will have to visit Dollie Dutton. OPERA-HOUSE CONCERT-HALL.—Dollie Dutton will give her usual levees to-day and this evening, at the Concert hall of the Opera house. She is a marvel of diminutiveness, and … Continue reading Dutton, Dollie
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Little Dollie Dutton gives her last levees here [. . .]. To-morrow afternoon and evening she gives levees at Wilmington, Ohio. Her patronage here has been as liberal as her manager or friends could desire. Cincinnati Daily Press 1/1/1861. Print. Dutton, Cincinnati Daily Press, 1/1/1861
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[Miss Dollie Dutton] will sing the following songs, and will at each Levee make selections from them: [C]ommon Bill; I want to get Married; The Gipsio Song, and The Temperance Song. She will give levees at MELODEON HALL Cleveland Morning Leader 1/24/1861. Print. Dutton, Cleveland Morning Leader, 1/24/1861
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Little Dollie Dutton and party are wandering through Rhode Island. They were at Providence on the 11th inst. Cincinnati Daily Press 1/17/1862. Print. Dutton, Cincinnati Daily Press, 1/17/1862
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The “Little Fairy.” Miss Dollie Dutton, the “queen of the fairies,” 10½ years old, 29 inches tall, and weighing only 15 pounds, assisted by miss Wilhelmina Kappes, and Mr. George Monk, will give levees at Union Hall, in this place [. . .]. The entertainments given by Miss Dollie and her troupe, are very highly … Continue reading Dutton, Dollie
Eddie, El Nino
Oxford Music Hall and Theatre—El Nino Eddie, the best Tight Rope Performer in the World. Evening Star 2/24/1865. Print. Eddie, Evening Star, 2/24/1865
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Canterbury Hall—the last week of El Nino Eddie. The Infant Blondin. Only 8 years of age. Whose extraordinary performances are pronounced the wonder of the nineteenth century. Eddie will make an entire change in his performance and enact his great Wire Ascension and Tight Rope Act on the same evening. Evening Star 3/16/1865. Print. Eddie, … Continue reading Eddie, El Nino
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Canterbury Hall—By particular request, and positively for six nights only, commencing Monday, April 3, and terminating Saturday, April 9, the Star of the World, the Child Artiste, the Remarkable Juvenile: El Nino Eddie in his perilous ascension from the stage to the gallery on a Single Wire, over the heads of the audience. TERROR! TERROR! … Continue reading Eddie, El Nino
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Academy of Music—The Intrepid Child Gymnast, in his two greatest acts, the TREPAZE UPON THE CEILING, displaying the most wonderful feats of skill, grace and daring, and his TERRIFIC ASCENSION of one hundred and fifty feet from the rear of the Stage to the Dome of the Theater, on a QUARTER INCH WIRE, ascending and … Continue reading Eddie, El Nino
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El Nino Eddie [has] had, during the past week, [a] remarkable [escape without injury]. New Orleans Daily Crescent 2/26/1866. Print. Eddie, New Orleans Daily Crescent, 2/26/1866
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American Theatre—Among the numerous attractions that Mr. Fox has prepared for his patrons [. . .] we observe that the young acrobat and rope dancer, El Nino Eddie, is underlined. The Daily Evening Telegraph 4/6/1866: 5. Print. Eddie, The Daily Evening Telegraph, 4/6/1866, 5
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El Nino Eddie, after his highly successful engagement at the Royal Alhambra, has been engaged to give his extraordinary performance on the low rope at the Hall-by-the-Sea, Margate. New Orleans Daily Crescent 9/6/1866: 4. Print. Eddie, New Orleans Daily Crescent, 9/6/1866, 4
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Premiere Equestrienne of the World: El Nino Eddie, the wonderful boy artist, together with the entire strength of the immense circus troupe and all the beautiful and highly-trained horses and ponies. New-York Daily Tribune 11/26/1866: 7. Print. Eddie, New-York Daily Tribune, 11/26/1866, 7
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[T]he most extraordinary youthful prodigy of whom we have any account, although a mere child, surpasses Blondin on the tight rope and is the most graceful juvenile rider of the age:—The World Renowned. Daily Ohio Statesman 7/10/1867. Print. Eddie, Daily Ohio Statesman, 7/10/1867
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Attached to the New York Circus will be found the [name] of [. . .] El Nino Eddie, the Boy Wonder, who although a mere child, surpasses Blondin in difficult feats upon the Tight Rope. Vermont Daily Transcript 7/8/1868. Print. Eddie, Vermont Daily Transcript, 7/8/1868
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Old John Robinson’s Circus! [E]l Nino Eddie, the unrivaled and remarkable Tight-Rope Performer. The Charlotte Democrat 10/16/1876. Print. Eddie, The Charlotte Democrat, 10/16/1876
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The Child Wonder. New York Times 9/25/1865: 7. Print. Eddie, New York Times, 9/25/1865, 7
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Hippotheatron—New-York Circus—Immense, unqualified and unanimously admitted by press and public success of El Nino Eddie, the child wonder of the world, both as equestrian and tight-rope performer, and the mammoth and matchless galaxy of star artists, equestrian gymnastic, acrobatic and pantomimic, conceded to be the most superb array of genius and talent ever presented to … Continue reading Eddie, El Nino
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Hippotheatron—New-York Circus—El Nino Eddie, Child Wonder, on the corde tendue, the twin ponies, living statues, Little Eddie on horseback, tumbling, riding and mirth. All the troupe in the ring to conclude at the matinee with Don Juan. New York Times 10/18/1865: 7. Print. Eddie, New York Times, 10/18/1865, 7
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Hippotheatron—New-York Circus—The marvelous boy artiste. New York Times 10/23/1865: 7. Print. Eddie, New York Times, 10/23/1865, 7
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New-York Circus— [H]is fascinating TIGHT ROPE EXERCISES. New York Times 11/15/1866: 7. Print. Eddie, New York Times, 11/15/1866, 7
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IN EXTRAORDINARY TIGHT-ROPE FEATS. New York Times 4/16/1867: 7. Print. Eddie, New York Times, 4/16/1867, 7
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Lèotard is engaged for 12 morning performances at the Alhambra. El Nino Eddie will be retained for these representations and will make the ascent on the high rope. The Orchestra 6/23/1866: 200. Print. Eddie, The Orchestra, 6/23/1866, 200
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Leotard and El Nino Eddie continue to attract at the fashionable morning performances given at the Alhambra every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. El Nino Eddie also gives his extraordinary representation on the low rope, every evening at this wonderful establishment, in addition to all its other attractions. The Orchestra 7/14/1866: 248. Print. Eddie, The Orchestra, … Continue reading Eddie, El Nino
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A classical evening was given on Thursday last week at the Hall-by-the-Sea, Margate. El Nino Eddie [. . .] appeared on the tight-rope “to correct the classicality,” as Mrs. Brown takes a little something in her ginger beer to correct the ginger. The Orchestra 8/18/1866: 324. Print. Eddie, The Orchestra, 8/18/1866, 324
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El Nino Eddie is still at Bristol with Hengler’s Cirque. The Orchestra 9/8/1866: 371. Print. Eddie, The Orchestra, 9/8/1866, 371
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Royal Alhambra Palace—El Nino Eddie, the American child wonder, on low rope, the perfection of nerve and grace [. . .]. The Times 7/2/1866: 1. Print. Eddie, The Times, 7/2/1866, 1
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El Nino Eddie, the Greatest Wonder of the Age, will shortly arrive from AMERICA. The Era 1/7/1866. Print. Eddie, The Era, 1/7/1866
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Dancing Tight Rope. The Original El Nino Eddie. Acrobats, par excellence. Traveling with a Circus: A History of Hunting’s New Railroad Shows (National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield) 1891: 3. Print. Eddie, Traveling with a Circus, 1891, 3
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Music Halls GEORGE LEA has proved himself to be one of the smartest Music Hall managers in this country. No other manager in the business ever had so many performers on their salary list at the same time as Mr. Lea. It matters not how many he has, he never lets an opportunity slip of … Continue reading Eddie, El Nino
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THE HIPPOTHEATRON. NEW YORK CIRCUS. Fourteenth street, Between Third and Fourth Avenues. Director of Amuseuments . . . Mr. N. Austin. OPEN EVERY EVENING. IMMENSE SUCCESS OF THE MOST BRILLIANT ARRAY OF ARTISTIC TALEN, EQUESTRIAN, GYMNASTIC, ACROBATIC and PANTOMOMIC EVER PRESENTED IN NEW YORK. SUPER STUD OF HORSES. UNEXAMPLED TRUMPH. EL NINO EDDIE. THE CHILD … Continue reading Eddie, El Nino
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NEW-YORK CIRCUS, FOURTEENTH STREET, opposite Academy of Music L.B. Lent . . . . . . . . . Director Engagement of El Nino Eddie. The Child Wonder. [W]ITH THE LARGEST AND BEST TROUPE OF STAR BIDERS AND GYMNASTS in America, in infinitely varied SCENES IN THE CIRCLE forming decidedly the MOST BRILLIANT PROGRAMME yet … Continue reading Eddie, El Nino
Gannon, Mary
AMERICAN MUSEUM. MARBLE BUILDING, CORNER OF BROADWAY AND ANN STREETS. EXTRA ATTRACTION. MISS MARY ANN GANON, the distinguished and highly popular Actress of all work, (known as La Petite Elssler,) every evening during the week. The public is respectfully informed that the Manager has effected an engagement with the above distinguished and unrivalled Actress, who, … Continue reading Gannon, Mary
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AMERICAN MUSEUM. MARBLE BUILDING, CORNER OF BROADWAY AND ANN STREETS. MISS MARY ANN GANNON in two favorite Dances. The performance to commence with a Tyrolean Dance, by Miss GANNON. After which, Il Jaleo de Xeres, by Miss Gannon. New-York Tribune 5/26/1841. Print. Gannon, New-York Tribune, 5/26/1841
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AMERICAN MUSEUM.—WANDERING GIPSIES GENERAL TOM THUMB! This magnificent little man, who is the delight of all who sees him, and who Weighs only 15 pounds! has been [Illegible] return from Philadelphia and remain here A FEW DAYS ONLY previous to his final departure south. He may be seen throughout … Continue reading Gannon, Mary
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AMERICAN MUSEUM, AND PERPETUAL FAIR. GENERAL TOM THUMB, JR. This magnificent little man, who is the delight of all who see him, and who is perfect in his proportions, lively, intelligent and Weighs only 15 pounds! remains but a short time longer, as he positively sails for … Continue reading Gannon, Mary
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DEATH OF A FAVORITE ACTRESS.— The New York papers announce the death on the 22d instant, of a talented comic actress, Mary Gannon. Twenty-seven years ago, she was regarded one of the most fascinating danseuses then on the stage. She pirouetted in Columbia for several seasons, completely turning the heads of the young men. While … Continue reading Gannon, Mary
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MISS GANNON’S BENEFIT. This deserving young actress and estimable young lady, takes a benefit to-night at the Museum, and we desire to call the attention of the mirth loving community to her claims. Some seven years ago she made her debut before a Baltimore audience, and in the praise of our citizens, has been steady … Continue reading Gannon, Mary
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MRS. GEORGE STEVENSON, professionally known as Miss Mary Gannon, the popular comedienne, died at her residence, No. 131, East Twenty-seventh street, New York, after a long and painful illness. Miss Gannon made her debut at the Richmond Hill Theatre, about 1842. She was a popular as an infant prodigy. Next she played at the Park … Continue reading Gannon, Mary
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ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE. [THE EDITOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED BY CORRESPONDENTS.] MISS MARY GANNON. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ERA. SIR,—The brief obituary notice of Miss Mary Gannon, in the New York correspondence of last week’s Era, ended with this sentence:—“She has long been connected with Wallack’s Theatre, and was ever a favourite … Continue reading Gannon, Mary
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THEATRICAL GOSSIP. The American stage has lost an actress of considerable talent in the death of Miss Mary Gannon. The Examiner 3/28/1868. Print. Gannon, The Examiner, 3/28/1868
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Funeral of Mary Gannon. To-day at 12 o’clock the last and ceremonies of humanity will be performed over the remains of MARY GANNON, and another brilliant career will be ended in the gloom of the tomb. Although MARY GANNON had been a sufferer for many years, she appeared before the public so late as the … Continue reading Gannon, Mary
Gannon, Mary
Obsequies of Mary Gannon. Yesterday, at 12 o’clock, the funeral ceremonies over the remains of Mrs. MARY A. STEVENSON, MARY GANNON,) who died on the 22d inst., were performed at her late residence, No. 131 East Twenty-seventh street. Among those who participated in the solemn rites, were a large number of the personal friends and … Continue reading Gannon, Mary
Gannon, Mary
WALLACK’S THEATRE. Miss Mary Gannon, the gushing, jovial pet of New York comes next. She is a rare example of the power of nature ; her acting is not acting-it is a perfect photograph; she does not assume a character-she is the character, and forces you to forget the individual you see, for the one … Continue reading Gannon, Mary
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— But while the Cricket dances to jubilant music and the weird accompaniment of her shadow, while her sobs, echoing a feigned sorrow, fill the little Olympic Theatre on Broadway, and as her laugher is taken up and echoed again by a thronged and charmed audience, further up the street, at another theatre, among the … Continue reading Gannon, Mary
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A Book and Its Story “OUR MARY’S” MEMORIES It is, I believe, quite the custom to speak of Miss Mary Anderson as “our Mary,” though the name of endearment was not originally applied to her. According to Mr. Laurence Hutton (see “Plays and Players”), Mary Gannon of Wallack’s Theatre was the first of “our Marys.” … Continue reading Gannon, Mary
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NEW YORK THEATRES IN FORTIES. BY STEPHEN FISKE. Late in the ’Forties, John Brougham, a wit on both sides the Atlantic and rivaling the Brough Brothers as a writer of burlesque, opened his Lyceum on Broadway near Broome Street. There Mrs. John Wood, the queer of burlesque actresses, first appeared in America. Afterwards she managed … Continue reading Gannon, Mary
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THE ROAD TO RICHES. The late Miss Mary Gannon also commenced at the Museum, and many more actors and actresses of celebrity have been, from time to time, engaged there. What was once the small Lecture Room was converted into a spacious and beautiful theatre, extending over the lots adjoining the Museum, and capable of … Continue reading Gannon, Mary
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LINES ON HER DEATH. WRITTEN EXPRESSLY FOR THE NEW YORK CLIPPER There is no masking now, nor need of it, For here the King Death himself doth sit; And many a heart felt sigh and tear Are breath’d and shed o’er Mary’s [Illegible] Her looks are placid; on herbrow There is no mark of suffering … Continue reading Gannon, Mary
Giant Girl
The GIANT GIRL, six years old, weighs 240 lbs, Master Rattler, the unrivaled Ethiopian Dancer, Miss ADAIR, the charming vocalist, Miss BLANCHARD, expert juggleress. Saturday aft 3’o’clock. New York Daily Tribune 7 July 1843. Print.
Heron, Bijou
LITTLE BIJOU HERON The Little Prodigy and Her Strange Mother Yesterday I met little Bijou Heron, the child actress. I was so delighted with the sprightly little thing that I told her I wanted to come over to Second avenue and see her mamma. “Come,” said Bijou, “but maybe she will see you and maybe … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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EVE-ANGELICAL CORNER. Matilda Heron’s daughter, Bijou, gives great promise of becoming an actress. The New North-West 6/6/1874. Print. Heron, The New North-West, 6/6/1874
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With Daly’s Fifth-avenue theatre company, which comes next week to play “Monsieur Alphonse” at the National, Bijou Heron makes her first appearance here. She is the gifted daughter of Matilda Heron, and though so young, has created a sensation in New York. The National Republican 11/19/1874. Print. Heron, The National Republican, 11/19/1874
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THE THEATRES.—A good house greeted the second representation of “Monsieur Alphonse” last evening at the National Theater. The company is an excellent one, and the scenic effects add no little interest to the correct presentation of the exceedingly well conceived French plot of the play. Little Bijou Heron is a wonderful child, and our play-goers … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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The National Theatre—Monsieur Alphonse. All young people will go to the vespertine at the National this afternoon to see Bijou Heron in Monsieur Alphonse. She is bright example, which should be placed before the eyes of all school-children, that, seeing what she has accomplished in the few years of her life, may excite in them … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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Yesterday we promised our younger readers to tell them something about Bijou Heron. They can see her at the National this afternoon and in the evening too. Bijou was born in New York about twelve years ago, and is the only daughter of Matilda Heron, one of the most famous actresses of modern times. Her … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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Bijou Heron’s First Poem — NEW YORK, February 17.—Just as I had snugly settled myself in my dainty little den, to hold my usual chat with you, a young gentleman, a rising actor came in, his fine brown eyes dancing with humor, to show me a literary curiosity, and with considerable pomp laid on the … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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Miss Bijou Heron has been performing in Boston, and the Gazette says “she fully sustained the reputation for precious talent of a high order that she earned for herself upon her former appearance here.” The Memphis Daily Appeal 1/2/1876. Print. Heron, The Memphis Daily Appeal, 1/2/1876
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Matilda Heron played “Camille” and Bijou Heron appeared for the first time as “Meg” in Meg’s Diversion, Friday night at the Park theater, for the benefit of the attaches of the house. The great talents of the mother are unimpaired, and the daughter made a success in a new role that stamps her as one of … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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Morris’s Multon—The Reign of Fashion—The Rain of Sympathy—The Reine of Emotion. In the course of the act of the old maid, who pretends to hate children, gives a Christmas part to a score of poor boys and girls, and the sight of their happy faces decides Miss Mutton to accept the situation for the sake … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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BIJOU HERON’S NEW GUARDIAN. She Selects Mr. Albert M. Palmer—A Letter from Dion Boucicault. Bijou Heron, otherwise Helen Wallace Stoepel, the daughter of Matilda Heron, visited the Surrogate’s office yesterday. She was in deep mourning. Mr. James J. Traynor, who, at the request of Matilda Heron, on taking the guardianship of the daughter in 1873, expressed … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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ON THE JERSEY COAST. MANY GUESTS AT LONG BRANCH AND NEIGHBORING RESORTS. SUMMER AMUSEMENTS—COTTAGE AND HOTEL GUESTS—PERSONAL. Miss Bijou Heron, the popular young actress, has taken the old Morrison cottage, at Central and Webb aves., Ocean Grove, for the season. New-York Daily Tribune 6/19/1887: 16. Print. Heron, New-York Daily Tribune, 6/19/1887, 16
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Matilda Heron. Matilda Heron, the actress, who died at New York, on the 7th, had a hard life. She was an Irishwoman, and came to this country when a child. Her desire to go on the stage was a passion. Her friends urged her not to: she had neither voice, beauty, grace nor fervor, but … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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FACTS AND FANCIES. Bijou Heron and Mabel Leonard, who play the children in Miss Moulton, made Clara Morris a New Year’s present of their presents, and each received from her a ring. Public Ledger 1/17/1877. Print. Heron, Public Ledger, 1/17/1877
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MATILDA HERON. Death of the Once Favorite American Actress. Matilda Agnes Heron, the well known American actress, died at seven o’clock on the evening of the 7th inst. at her residence, No. 132 East Twenty-fifth street. Her death was a calm and peaceful one, and she passed from this world soon after blessing her only … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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Mr. A. M. Palmer, of the Union Square theater, has received a letter from Mrs. Agnes Ethel Tracy, who is now in Italy, expressing her grief on learning the death of Matilda Heron, and offering to contribute $200 toward the erection of a monument over her grave, and also proposing to pay the expenses of … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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In 1857 [Matilda Agnes Heron] married Robert Stoepel, leader of the orchestra at Wallack’s, and was divorced from him in 1869. He squandered all her money and she left him to live in poverty and alone with her daughter, Bijou Heron, to whom she was devotedly attached and who she was carefully educating for the … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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Bijou Heron has made a tremendous hit as “Smite” at the New York Union Square. The Cincinnati Daily Star 5/23/1877. Print. Heron, The Cincinnati Daily Star, 5/23/1877
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Miss Bijou Heron [. . .] is still in her fourteenth year, yet seems mature beyond her years. The National Republic, 3/25/1877. Print. Heron, The National Republic, 3/25/1877
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Matilda Heron, the Actress. Bijou Heron, her daughter, is now fifteen years old. Matilda used to say of her that “she is the future greatest actress of the world.” The child is graceful and good looking, but with a prematurely old and care-worn air and manner. This is due, no doubt, largely to the life of … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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METROPOLITAN NEWS. A week ago “Camille” was buried and since then there has been something of a wrangle over who should have guardianship of her orphan child “Bijou.” Her pet name of Bijou Heron is familiar to all theatre-goers everywhere, and to many others here, while that of Helen Stoepel sounds strange enough. Her great dread was, being sent to … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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Matilda Heron’s “Bijou” is in a fair way to make her fortune, God bless her! Public Ledger 6/19/1877. Print. Heron, Public Ledger, 6/19/1877
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Matilda Heron and Her Bijou New York World.] When complimented upon her performance, she would say, alluding to Bijou: “Ah, she is the future greatest actress in the world. Wait till you see her, and that will be when I bring her out.” Indeed, her affection for her child amounted to a passion; she lived … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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Grand Opera-house. The splendid company of the Union Square Theatre, New York, give two performances to-day. At the matinee, “The Two Orphans,” with a splendid cast, Maude Harrison and Bijou Heron as the “Two Orphans.” The Cincinnati Daily Star, 3/6/1878. Print. Heron, The Cincinnati Daily Star, 3/6/1878
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DRAMATIC REVIEW. EVENTS OF THE PAST SEASON CONTINUED. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. The Union Square company presented, on March 26, “Miss Multon.” The occasion was signalized by the reappearance of Miss Bijou Heron, who had not acted since her mother’s death. New-York Daily Tribune 8/10/1878: 7. Print. Heron, New-York Daily Tribune, 8/10/1878, 7
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Miss Bijou Heron, who is studying abroad, expects to return to the metropolitan stage in two years. Public Ledger 11/28/1878. Print. Heron, Public Ledger, 11/28/1878
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Little Bijou Heron is now in a convent in Paris, where her father means she shall remain until her body and mind mature. She is only 15 now. The Evening Star 1/4/1879. Print. Heron, The Evening Star, 1/4/1879
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The beautiful and thrilling drama “Fanchon, the Cricket,” was presented. Miss Lula Walker was Fanchon and in this conversation we will say for one of her age, we have never seen anyone excel her. We can only liken her performance to that of little Bijou Heron, who created such a furor in New York, shortly after … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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ACTORS ON THEIR TRAVELS. Bijou Heron is acting in London, under her own name of Miss Stoepel. New-York Daily Tribune 9/25/1881. Print. Heron, New-York Daily Tribune, 9/25/1881
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Abroad. Bijou Heron has been engaged at the London Court theater for leading juveniles. The St. Paul Sunday Globe 11/20/1881. Print. Heron, The St. Paul Sunday Globe, 11/20/1881
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Dion Boucicault is doing the “Colleen Bawn” at the Standard Theater, London. Bijou Heron is playing under her own name, Miss Stoepel. Public Ledger 9/24/1881. Print. Heron, Public Ledger, 9/24/1881
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THE ORIGINAL CAMILLE. The Last Melancholy Days in the Life of Matilda Heron. [Philadelphia Times.] Almost every theatre-goer will recall Matilda Heron and the abundant evidences she gave of her superior talent. While little Bijou Heron has followed her mother’s footsteps to the stage, she has given evidence of no such accomplishments as her mother … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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COMPOSER STOEPEL DEAD. Author of Many Operas, and for a Long Time Leader at Daly’s Theatre. During his stay at Wallack’s Mr. Stoepel married Matilde Heron, who was acknowledged to be the greatest Camille. The actress known as Bijou Heron is their daughter. Stoepel and his wife separated on account of incompatibility of temper. While … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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THE LOCAL STAGE. It would be of interest to all the lovers of the drama to visit the lobby of the People’s theatre, where hang the pictures of some of the founders of dramatic art in this country, whose shining lights which once shone so brightly in the eyes of our forefathers, have long since … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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And what becomes of the average stage children? Do you know most fondly exuberant mothers? They have no interest in the stage by the time they are adolescent, and continue their dramatic work because there is nothing else for them to do. There are exceptions, of course, notably in the case of Miss Minnie Maddern … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
Heron, Bijou
Bijou Heron, of “All the Comforts of Home” Company, is in every-day life Mrs. Henry Miller. She was the first and best of all the child Thespians. The Sunday Herald 1/25/1891: 3. Print. Heron, The Sunday Herald, 1/25/1891, 3
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THE SLEEPING CAMILLE. Matilda Heron’s Unrivaled Reign on Two Continents. Matilda Heron’s last public appearance took place in April, 1876, at a performance of “Medea” for the benefit of her daughter. Shortly after this, during the initial performance of a pretty little play, in which Bijou took a minor part, the attention of the audience … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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A few weeks later, and under the direction of Augustin Daly, Miss Templeton appeared as Romeo to Bijou Heron’s (now Mrs. Henry Miller) Juliet. This performance was one of the sensations of the time. The St. Louis Republic, 9/8/1901: 2. Print. Heron, The St. Louis Republic, 9/8/1901, 2
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Few persons, even her most intimate friends, know that Bijou Heron was christened Helena, and that Bijou is a pet name that she has been called since her babyhood. Los Angeles Herald 12/29/1907: 6. Print. Heron, Los Angeles Herald, 12/29/1907, 6
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Agnes Heron Miller, daughter of the Bijou Heron whom Augustin Daly made his protege, and granddaughter of Mathilda Heron, whose peculiarly American genius in acting Clara Morris’ resembled, made a debut as one of the silent saunterers. The Salt Lake Herald 4/25/1909: 6 Print. Heron, The Salt Lake Herald, 4/25/1909, 6
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LASTING GRIP OF UNCLE TOM NO OTHER PLAY HAS A RECORD SO REMARKABLE. Bijou Heron succeeded Cordelia Howard as Eva, and Mrs. Fiske (Minnie Maddern) as a child played Eva many times. The Sun 12/19/1909: 10. Print. Heron, The Sun, 12/19/1909, 10
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Agnes Miller is to be mentioned as a silent but graceful, picturesque and interesting debutante of the occasion, being the third child and only daughter of Henry Miller and his wife, who, as Bijou Heron, was a child actress in Augustin Daly’s company and, at the time, much talked about because of her own histrionic … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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[B]ijou Heron had been cried over by Clara Morris in her version of “East Lynne” and another play or two of that sort. She was still a young child when she acted Juliet in the “balcony scene” and on the stage of Daly’s. Fay Templeton, by the way, was the lisping Romeo. The Salt Lake Tribune 9/10/1911: 6. … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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SPEAK FOR STAGE CHILDREN Bijou Heron and Mrs. Ruth Litt Convince Woman’s Forum. Bijou Heron, the little girl who used to play Oliver in Dickens’s “Oliver Twist” a generation or more ago [. . .] came back yesterday morning and told the members of the Woman’s Forum at the Berkeley Lyceum how delightful it was … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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Robert August Stoepel, a well-known orchestral leader died at his residence in New York, on the 1st ult., in the arms of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Miller, known in the theatrical profession as Miss Bijou Heron. The Musical Times and Singing Class Circular 11/1/1887: 676. Print. Heron, The Musical Times and Singing Class Circular, 11/1/1887, 676
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FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE. MONSIEUR ALPHONSE!! Bijou Herron, the remarkable child artiste, as ADRIENNE. New York Times 4/23/1874: 7. Print. Heron, New York Times, 4/23/1874, 7
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FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE, EVERY NIGHT THE GREAT PLAY. MONSIEUR ALPHONSE!! ENTHUSIASM UNPRECEDENTED!! LAUGHTER AND TEARS THEATRE CROWDED TO THE DOORS. BIJOU HERON as ADRIENNE New York Times 4/27/1874: 7. Print. Heron, New York Times, 4/27/1874, 7
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FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE. CHARLES DICKENS’ FAMOUS ROMANCE OF CITY LIFE OLIVER TWIST! OLIVER TWIST, the Parish Foundling . . . Bijou Heron. New York Times 5/19/1874: 7. Print. Heron, New York Times, 5/19/1874, 7
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FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE. OLIVER TWIST. AN INSTANTANEOUS SENSATION. A TRIPLE ENCORE EVERY NIGHT. Every scene new! Every tableau new! And a cast and completeness never equaled!!! Bijou Heron as Oliver. Must interest was felt in the appearance of Bijou Heron as Oliver. The little artiste acted the part with quiet unconsciousness of the audience, and … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
Heron, Bijou
DALY’S FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE, For the first time on any stage, a DRAMATIC EMBODIMENT in a series of LIVING TABLEAUX of the last and most exquisite poem by Henry W. Longfellow, entitled, THE HANGING OF THE CRANE, In seven pictures. The poem will be recited [. . .] and the pictures—framed within a background [. . .]—will be … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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DALY’S FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE NEXT SATURDAY EVENING, SEPT. 5. First time here of Webster and Sardou’s famous comedy of “THE FAST FAMILY,” and first appearance of [. . .] Bijou Heron. New York Times 9/1/1874: 7. Print. Heron, New York Times, 9/1/1874, … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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DALY’S FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE: THIS (Tuesday) NIGHT. Nov. 10. and EVERY EVENING during the WEEK, will be acted for the first time by this company the ever-favorite play in three acts, by TOM TAYLOR and CHARLES READE, entitled MASKS AND FACES. Lysimachus by Bijou Herron. New York Times 11/10/1874: 7. Print. … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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PARK THEATRE. IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CENTENNIAL after careful preparation, a new version of UNCLE TOM’S CABIN with the celebrated artiste. The child actress, Bijou Heron as Eva. New York Times 5/23/1876: 7. Print. Heron, New York Times, 5/23/1876, 7
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UNION SQUARE THEATRE. This theatre will be REOPENED Monday evening, Dec. 11. On which occasion the marvelous drama, MISS MULTON, will be given with its exquisite scenes and extraordinary cast, including [. . .] Miss Bijou Heron [. . .]. New York Times 12/11/1876: 7. Print. Heron, New York Times, 12/11/1876, 7 … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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LOCAL NOTES. The regular attachés of the Park Theatre have obtained permission from the management to occupy the house during two evenings for their benefit. They began their speculation last night, when Matilda Heron and her talented daughter Bijou gave a series of their striking character performances. New York Times 7/8/1876: 5. Print. Heron, New … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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MATILDA HERON’S DAUGHTER. CHOOSING A GUARDIAN FOR “BIJOU”—SHE SELECTS MR. ALBERT M. PALMER TO ACT IN THAT CAPACITY—HER AMBITION TO BECOME A GREAT ACTRESS—LETTER FROM DION BOUCICAULT. During the latter part of Matilda Heron’s lifetime she became very solicitous about the guardianship of her daughter, Helen Wallace Stoepel, better known as “Bijou Heron,” whom she had … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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NOTES FROM OVER THE SEA. LITERATURE, ART AND SOCIAL IN LONDON. Among the Americans was Bijou Heron, looking very fair and womanly in her pretty black dress. By the way, we noticed at this party more well-fitting, tasteful, and picturesque costumes than we had seen in any English gathering this season, owing, I suppose, to … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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AMUSEMENTS. MISS MORRIS IN “RAYMONDE.” It will be remembered that this play of “Monsieur Alphonse” is not new to New-York play-goers. An adaptation of it was produced by Mr. Daly at the Fifth-Avenue Theatre about seven years ago, in which [. . .] Bijou Herron, who was then seen on the stage for the first time, … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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NOTES OF THE STAGE. Bijou Fernandez [. . .] has none of the strange gravity and keenness that distinguished the memorable performance by Bijou Heron in her childhood of Adrienne in “Monsieur Alphonse.” New York Times 6/8/1887: 4. Print. Heron, New York … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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KEEP THE CHILDREN AT HOME. Mr. ELBRIDGE T. GERRY deserves the cordial support of all right-minded persons in which vigorous effort to prevent the promiscuous employment of infants in stage exhibitions. The theory of his work is right. Speaking in general terms, the stage is not a proper place for children of any age [. … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
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MRS. HENRY MILLER, PRODUCER’S MOTHER Popular Actress in Her Youth and Noted Actor’s Widow—Her son, Gilbert, Is in London Mrs. [Bijou Heron] Miller, the daughter of Matilda Heron, an actress, was an actress herself. She retired from the stage after her marriage. She began her career in 1874 as a child, later playing Juliet at … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
Heron, Bijou
INFANT PHENOMENA. BY LAWRENCE HUTTON. “So cunning and so young is wonderful.” — Richard III., ACT III., Scene I. Of all the children who have appeared upon the stage during the past twenty years, Bijou Heron unquestionably was the brightest and most promising. In face refined, intelligent and attractive, in voice pleasant and sympathetic, in … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
Heron, Bijou
THE DRAMA IN AMERICA. One feature of the cast is the child of Matilda Heron, once famous as Camille. This little girl is a precocious elf, and has quite surprised the town by her mature ways and interesting peculiarities. The little Heron, it will be perceived, has a very fantastic name. The Era 5/10/1874. Print. … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
Heron, Bijou
AMUSEMENTS IN BOSTON (MASS.) HOWARD ATHENAEUM.—The programme this week includes Katy, the Hot Corn Girl, in which the clever child artist Bijou Heron and the popular Mr. J. B. Studely appear to advantage to crowded houses. The Era 1/9/1876. Print. Heron, The Era, 1/9/1876
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THE DRAMA IN AMERICA. Meantime Miss Bijou Heron, the precocious little daughter of Matilda Heron, has acted at [Wallack’s Theatre], in little comedy and farce, while Miss Minnie Palmer has come forth at the EAGLE, in burlesque. The Era 5/14/1876. Print. Heron, The Era, 5/14/1876
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THE DRAMA IN AMERICA. WALLACK’S THEATRE—The sole novelty, if such it can be called, is a reproduction of the ancient play of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Little Bijou Heron—a girl who will be hard of some day, should her mature years fulfil the promise of her dawn—played Eva, and lifted the part out of the general … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
Heron, Bijou
At the Union-square Theatre Halliday’s Smike will be brought forward on Monday night, with Bijou Heron as the hero and Stoddart as Newman Noggs. The Era 5/20/1877. Print. Heron, The Era, 5/20/1877
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[At] the Union-Square, Miss Clara Morris and her company appeared opening in Miss Multon, and continuing her rèpertoire throughout the week. It was at the same theatre, ten years ago, that Miss Morris first produced Miss Multon. Miss Bijou Heron then made her first appearance on the stage in part of Jane, the little girl. … Continue reading Heron, Bijou
Hollman, (Little) Julia
We have just brought to light another batch of prodigies—heretofore we have had infant drummers, infant fiddlers, infant eminent tragedians, infant comedians, etc. but we now have an infant opera troupe, called the “Hollman family.” Comprising little Julia, ‘only four years old, and the smallest vocalist and pianist in the world;” “Miss Saibe [Sally/Sadie/], six … Continue reading Hollman, (Little) Julia
Hollman, Master Alfred
We have just brought to light another batch of prodigies—heretofore we have had infant drummers, infant fiddlers, infant eminent tragedians, infant comedians, etc. but we now have an infant opera troupe, called the “Hollman family.” Comprising little Julia, ‘only four years old, and the smallest vocalist and pianist in the world;” “Miss Saibe [Sally/Sadie/], six … Continue reading Hollman, Master Alfred
Hollman, Master Benjamin
We have just brought to light another batch of prodigies—heretofore we have had infant drummers, infant fiddlers, infant eminent tragedians, infant comedians, etc. but we now have an infant opera troupe, called the “Hollman family.” Comprising little Julia, ‘only four years old, and the smallest vocalist and pianist in the world;” “Miss Saibe [Sally/Sadie/], six … Continue reading Hollman, Master Benjamin
Hollman, Master John
We have just brought to light another batch of prodigies—heretofore we have had infant drummers, infant fiddlers, infant eminent tragedians, infant comedians, etc. but we now have an infant opera troupe, called the “Hollman family.” Comprising little Julia, ‘only four years old, and the smallest vocalist and pianist in the world;” “Miss Saibe [Sally/Sadie/], six … Continue reading Hollman, Master John
Holman Family of Vocalists
The Holman Family of Juvenile Vocalists, under the title of “Our American Children” are to start on a professional tour in a few days under the management of Mr. Frank Edwards. New York Clipper 18 June 1859: 70. Print.
Holmes, (Little) Tommy
Commander Eddy, The Niblower, opened the dramatic term of twelve weeks at Niblow’s last Monday night, with Mr. Wm. E. Burton for first star. The Commander has selected a fair, though cheap company, adequate for the support of stars, which will be all that will be required of it, most likely. First, and best upon … Continue reading Holmes, (Little) Tommy
Howard, (Little) Cordelia
Little Katy Hot Corn is beginning to make her mark at the National Theatre, where the play is performed on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons of each week. Little Cordelia Howard, who has performed with such marked success as the character of Eva, in Uncle Tom’s Cabin, has very appropriately been assigned the part … Continue reading Howard, (Little) Cordelia
Howard, Cordelia
At the National Theatre, Little Cordelia Howard continues to please the throngs that flock to see her as “Eva” in “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” New York Clipper 26 November 1853. Print
Howard, Cordelia
National Theatre The drama of Uncle Tom’s Cabin is the feature at the National Theatre, and still continues its popularity. Little Cordelia Howard, notwithstanding that others of more mature years have attempted the character, is as yet unequalled in her delineation of Eva. Those who have not seen the drama, as represented at the National, … Continue reading Howard, Cordelia
Howard, Cordelia
Business shows an upward tendency at the New Bowery since the Howard family commenced their engagement….The youthful Cordelia, as little Eva, is as gentle as of old, and dies as sweetly as the most critical could desire. New York Clipper 5 November 1859: 230. Print.
Hutchinson Family
The Hutchinson Family, consisting of Asa B., Lizzie C, and Little Freddy, were in Lebanon, N.H., last week. Show business rather dull there. New York Clipper 12 November 1859. Print.
Hutchinson, (Little) Freddy
The Hutchinson Family, consisting of Asa B., Lizzie C, and Little Freddy, were in Lebanon, N.H., last week. Show business rather dull there. New York Clipper 12 November 1859. Print.
Hutchinson, (Little) Henry
The Hutchinson Family, with Mrs. Fannie, Little Henry and Miss Viola were lately at Providence, R. I. and notwithstanding the loss of Judson and Asa, are doing very good business. New York Clipper 26 March 1859: 391. Print.
Hutchinson, Lizzie C.
The Hutchinson Family, consisting of Asa B., Lizzie C, and Little Freddy, were in Lebanon, N.H., last week. Show business rather dull there. New York Clipper 12 November 1859. Print.
Infant Children (La Petite Elise & La Petite Mee)
AMERICAN MUSEUM—Corner of Broadway and Ann street P.T. Barnum……Proprietor. Hitchcock……Manager. Every day and evening this week! COMMENCING MONDAY, Nov. 11th, 1844. GRAND PERFORMANCES every evening, at 7 o’clock, and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons at 3. The Manager has engaged the Celebrated KENTUCKY MINSTRELS! MONS. CHECKENI, the dancer and pantomimist, formerly of the Ravel Family. THE … Continue reading Infant Children (La Petite Elise & La Petite Mee)
Jack, Rosalie
On Saturday night next Miss Rosalie Jack will appear in her wonderful creation of “Little Nell, the Angel Child,” and will be assisted by Mr. J.H. Jack and Master Julian Reed. The press of other cities speak in the highest terms of the acting of Rosalie Jack in this character. Public Ledger February 13, 1871. … Continue reading Jack, Rosalie
Jack, Rosalie
At the usual matinee, on Saturday, Miss Rosalie Jack will appear as “Little Nell, the Angel Child.” Also the young phenomenon, Master Julian Reed, as “Little Pickle.” Public Ledger February 17, 1871. Print. (Memphis, TN)
Jenkins
Colored Child, 405 lbs, Jenkins, Master Nimrod, Miss Adair and La Petite Cerite. New York Daily Tribune 8 September 1843. Print.
Keeley, (Little) Mary
Mr. Albert Smith’s lecture season closed at the Egyptian Hall, London, on the 30th July. His marriage with little Mary Keeley, daughter of the little Keeleys, took place on the 2nd Aug. The Smith family must be looked after. New York Clipper 20 August 1859: 142. Print
La Roix
G.N. Eldred’s Great Rotunda Menagerie and Circus Company are now “coming home” from Mexico through Texas, and were at Marshall, Texas, on the 8th June….Among the little prodigies are Masters Saunders, Eugene De Lorme, La Roix, and Little Harry. New York Clipper 2 July 1859: 86. Print.
Lee, (Little) Carrie
Little Carrie Lee is the name given to a little girl who plays Eva in “Happy Uncle Tom; or, Hearts and Homes,” in Chicago. She is seven years of age, and made her first appearance on any stage on the 18th of February. New York Clipper 5 March 1859: 367. Print
Little Arthur
The Bryant Minstrels have produced several laughable novelties of late, prominent among which is a capital burlesque of the Italian Opera….Little Arthur is a very clever juvenile music-cardo, and his shrill voice is heard high above the din of the terrific finale. Henrietta Lang and Little Marie Boniface give the interlude dances on Saturday afternoon … Continue reading Little Arthur
Little Drummer
This unapproachable intellectual Prodigy and Musical Phenomenon, is now in our city, sojourning for a few days, with his suite, at Woodbury’s Hotel, Fulton street, after a brilliant and most successful tour through the South and West. We understand that he is shortly to proceed to England and the European Continent, with a view to … Continue reading Little Drummer
Little Etta
“Walking-cane fathers” and “heavy mothers” are frequently advertised for by theatrical managers; but, according to some recent Albany legislation, they are more likely to be in demand than ever. We have often previously expressed our sentiments upon the absurd and tyrannical enactment requiring minors to be attended by a parent or guardian whenever visiting any … Continue reading Little Etta
Little Fiske
“Our guess that “Little Fiske” would join his old chum, J. W. Lanargan, has “turned UP” correct, and they open at St. John, N. B. on the 11th. New York Clipper 2 July 1859: 86. Print.
Little Harry
G.N. Eldred’s Great Rotunda Menagerie and Circus Company are now “coming home” from Mexico through Texas, and were at Marshall, Texas, on the 8th June….Among the little prodigies are Masters Saunders, Eugene De Lorme, La Roix, and Little Harry. New York Clipper 2 July 1859: 86. Print.
Little Josephine
Senor G. Chiarini arrived here last week in the Granada, from Havana; he is on the lookout for novelties for his Circus Company there. Josephine, “little Josephine” when we knew her, remains in Havana. New York Clipper 8 October 1859: 198. Print
Little Lola
Little Lola was so well received on the 4th at the National as Little Nelly, in “The Old Curiosity Shop,” as previously announced by us, that she continues through the present week, and appeared on the 8th as Little Ella, in “Three Scenes of a Life” as is quite a big little card for Miss … Continue reading Little Lola
Little Patti
Little Patti made a “big go” of it, on the occasion of her debut at the Academy of Music on the 24th ult. The critics—oyster house, square-toed, hungry, and all—seem for once to stand together on one common platform concerning the merits of the debutante. Her success was unequivocal. She was pelted with bouquets…applauded, bravoed, … Continue reading Little Patti
Macarthy, Marion
AMUSEMENTS LAST EVENING. CHARLES THEATER.—The bill at the St. Charles last evening was much of more than common interest, and much more than common excellence. The house was very well filled to see Mr. Hackett’s Falstaff, in “King Henry IV,” and to hear Miss Macarthy in the burletta of “Jenny Lind.” Concerning the play, in … Continue reading Macarthy, Marion
Marsh Family of Juveniles
Mr. Marsh, of the Marsh Juveniles, has returned to their headquarters at Knightstown, Ind., with thirteen recruits obtained In New York, and these now make the number of juveniles thirty-seven. They are going through a course of “comedian” sprouts at Knightstown, or rather Knightstown Springs, an no doubt the little jokers consider their gymnastics exercises … Continue reading Marsh Family of Juveniles
Marsh Family of Juvenilles
The Marsh Juveniles commenced at the Mobile Theatre on the 14th of March. Alfred Stewart is to join them while there. The Marsh Juvenile Comedians commenced in Montgomery Ala., on the 21st of Feb. There are now thirty children in the troupe. New York Clipper 12 November 1859: 238. Print
Marsh, (Little) Mary
“Walking-cane fathers” and “heavy mothers” are frequently advertised for by theatrical managers; but, according to some recent Albany legislation, they are more likely to be in demand than ever. We have often previously expressed our sentiments upon the absurd and tyrannical enactment requiring minors to be attended by a parent or guardian whenever visiting any … Continue reading Marsh, (Little) Mary
Master Edwards
Master Edwards, of Reynolds’ Troup of Minstrels, is anxious to dance “Lowell Rattler,” as he is called. This Rattler challenged to dance Fred. Wilson, or Dick Sliter, recently, and Edwards accepted the challenge; a ball was engaged, etc., but the Rattler failed to dance attendance; so Master Edwards now publicly challenges him, and, in default … Continue reading Master Edwards
Master Eugene
Master Eugene improves wonderfully in burlesque vocalization, and wench dancing, and has few equals in his peculiar line of business. He is a telling card for the manager. New York Clipper 4 June 1859: 54. Print.
Master Nimrod
Colored Child, 405 lbs, Jenkins, Master Nimrod, Miss Adair and La Petite Cerite. New York Daily Tribune 8 September 1843. Print
Master Rattler
The GIANT GIRL, six years old, weighs 240 lbs, Master Rattler, the unrivaled Ethiopian Dancer, Miss ADAIR, the charming vocalist, Miss BLANCHARD, expert juggleress. Saturday aft 3’o’clock. New York Daily Tribune: 7 July 1843. Print.
Master Reniz
We dropped in at Ordway’s Hall, Boston, on the evening of the 9th, and was much pleased with the programme provided by the Morris Brothers, Pell & Trowbridge’s Minstrels, for the entertainment of their visitors…..Master Rentz, a lad attached to the company, is phenomenon in the way of ballad singing, surpassing any one of his … Continue reading Master Reniz
Master Saunders
G.N. Eldred’s Great Rotunda Menagerie and Circus Company are now “coming home” from Mexico through Texas, and were at Marshall, Texas, on the 8th June….Among the little prodigies are Masters Saunders, Eugene De Lorme, La Roix, and Little Harry. New York Clipper 2 July 1859: 86. Print.
McVicker, (Little) Mary
Little Mary McVicker took a fine benefit at McVicker’s Theatre, in Chicago, on the 22nd Jan. People say that the “little ‘un” can imitate Charlotte Cushman as Lady Macbeth. If so, we should rather not see such a sight. We might, possibly, manage Mag Morrilles. New York Clipper 5 February 1859: 334. Print.
McVicker, (Little) Mary
Manager McVicker and his Little Mary McVicker are doing the parental and filial at Chicago, where his season began on the 25th July. The little chit has been singing in a duet with Mr. Squires. John Brougham’s engagement began on the 1st, and put the little ‘un out a little. She is now doing the … Continue reading McVicker, (Little) Mary
Miss Adair
The GIANT GIRL, six years old, weighs 240 lbs, Master Rattler, the unrivaled Ethiopian Dancer, Miss ADAIR, the charming vocalist, Miss BLANCHARD, expert juggleress. Saterday aft 3’o’clock. New York Daily Tribune 8 September 1843. Print
Miss Blanchard
The GIANT GIRL, six years old, weighs 240 lbs, Master Rattler, the unrivaled Ethiopian Dancer, Miss ADAIR, the charming vocalist, Miss BLANCHARD, expert juggleress. Saterday aft 3’o’clock. New York Daily Tribune 7 July 1843. Print.
Miss Sally/Sadie/Saibe
We have just brought to light another batch of prodigies—heretofore we have had infant drummers, infant fiddlers, infant eminent tragedians, infant comedians, etc. but we now have an infant opera troupe, called the “Hollman family.” Comprising little Julia, ‘only four years old, and the smallest vocalist and pianist in the world;” “Miss Saibe [Sally/Sadie/], six … Continue reading Miss Sally/Sadie/Saibe
Myers Sisters
The Myers Sisters, two little girls, the oldest only counting a dozen years, are giving concerts in the parlors of fashionable hotels around Long Branch, Long Island and New York Harbor. New York Clipper 6 August 1859: 127. Print.
Nathans, Master Philo
Young Philo Nathans, traveling with Sunds, Nathans & Co.’s American Circus attracts general admiration by his very spirited style of four-horse riding, (doing the quadrilateral) somersaults, (doing the topsy-turvy,) etc. While lately performing in Malone, N. Y. , Master Philo was voted by the folks there as flying a leetle [sic] higher than any similar … Continue reading Nathans, Master Philo
Patti, Adalina (“Little Patti”)
Adalina Patti, “Little Patti” the other day, a sister of Madame Strakesh, is preparing to go on the stage, in the autumn, her concert experience having much facilitated the progress of one so young. New York Clipper 11 June 1859: 62. Print.
Peak Family
The Peak Family are now on their fifteenth annual tour, and seem to have tall times among the prairies out West. They finished up a good week’s business at Quincy, Ill., on the 30th July, and made Mons. Jean Alfred Fays, their solo violinist, a present of a splendid diamond ring as a token of … Continue reading Peak Family
Peak Family of Bell Ringers
The Peak Family of Bell Ringers are chiming away merrily in old Keystone State. They ring in the quarters at Harrisburg on the 9th and 10th, and at Lancaster on the 11th and 12th, and open in Baltimore on the 15th. They then continue with a downward tendency toward New Orleans, where they are engaged … Continue reading Peak Family of Bell Ringers
Peak, (Little) Leseta
That Peak Family keep peeking around the West with some good reasons. In Peoria, Ill., they lifted $920 in two nights. Let old-fogy managers make a mem. Of that. Who says that our Western friends are not liberal? …..Little Leseta, with Charlie and Eddie, are pets of the public, and Mons. Alfred Fays with his … Continue reading Peak, (Little) Leseta
Peak, Master Eddie
About the Peak Family going to Pike’s Peak we cannot yet speak positively, but they were at Davenport, Iowa, on the 23rd, Muscatine 25th, Burlington 26th, and Quincy 27th and 28th. They seem to have appreciative audiences and the good will of the press; and with these two propellers, they may be-speak any peak they … Continue reading Peak, Master Eddie
Ravel Family
St. Charles Theatre 2nd night of the RAVEL FAMILY. This Evening, February 4, will be performed the celebrated Opera of THE WATERMAN. Tom Tug, Mr. Plumer Robin, Cowel Bundle, Mrs Plumer An Overture by the Orchestra Grand Pas Seul by Mad’le Ravenot After which the popular petite Comedy of MY YOUNG WIFE & MY OLD … Continue reading Ravel Family
Ravel Family
NIBLO’S GARDEN. EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION:–THIS EVENING, Sept. 20th, 1841. The proprietor respectfully announces to the public of New York, and its vicinity, that he has entered into an engagement, for a limited number of nights, with the celebrated RAVEL FAMILY. The following eminent artists will have the honor of making their first appearance in America:–CHARLES WINTHER, … Continue reading Ravel Family
Ravel Family
“Amusements in the City” NIBLO has made great preparations. The Ravel Family have returned, and will appear in some of their best entertainments. Mr. Edge, the pyrotechnist of the garden, has prepared a splendid display of Fireworks for the evening. At this establishment there will be no postponement of the performances should the weather prove … Continue reading Ravel Family
Ravel Family
THE RAVEL FAMILY. –The Ravels, who have so long entertained our worthy citizens, have at length taken their departure. Gabriel, Jerome and Antoine, with their families, sailed on Monday in the Burgundy for Havre, to visit their father and grandfather have both acquired fortunes in the same business that is now raining wealth on the … Continue reading Ravel Family
Ravel Family
THE DESTRUCTION OF NIBLO’S—Heavy Loss of the Ravel Family. We stated on Saturday that the whole of Niblo’s Garden in N. York, was consumed by fire on Friday morning. The correspondent of the Philadelphia Inquirer says: When the fire was first discovered, the bar-keeper, who lived near the premises, rushed in to put it out, … Continue reading Ravel Family
Ravel Family
AMUSEMENTS. FRONT STREET THEATRE. E. BURTON respectfully informs his patrons and friends, that he has engaged, for four nights only. THE RAVEL FAMILY, whose extraordinary popularity attracted crowded houses at Niblo’s Garden for many seasons, until burned out by the recent destructive conflagration. Theses wonderful artistes, fifteen in number, consist of Gabriel Ravel, Antoine Ravel, … Continue reading Ravel Family
Ravel Family
Column 2: FRONT STREET THEATRE. We visited this theatre last evening, to witness the performance of the celebrated “Ravel Family.” The praise of the “press” of other cities, had led us to expect a rich treat, yet their encomiums fell far short of the gratification we realized from their truly delightful exhibitions. Where all are … Continue reading Ravel Family
Ravel Family
AMUSEMENTS. NIBLO’S GARDEN Tickets 20 cents to all parts of the saloon. Private boxes $5. Doors open at 7 ½ to commence at 8 o’clock. Manager, Mr. John Sefton. Second week of the short season of the RAVEL FAMILY, 22 in number, who will appear in new entertainments during their short season in New York. … Continue reading Ravel Family
Ravel Family
NIBLO’S GARDEN.—Doors open at 6 ½ –to commence at 7 ½ o’clock.—Tickets 50 cents to all parts of the Saloon—Private Boxes, $5. Manager…Mr. JOHN SEFTON THE WONDERFUL RAVEL FAMILY. FRIDAY EVENING, Nov. 22, the performances to commence with the evolutions on THE TIGHT ROPE. After which the popular Dance of LA RONDELLA. To be followed … Continue reading Ravel Family
Ravel Family
INJUNCTION. –The Ravel Family against William Niblo. –William Niblo engaged the Ravel Family to play at his Garden during the Summer and Fall of 1851, to play three nights a week, and during their engagement W. N. was not, on the other three nights of the week, to have any ballets, pantomimes, or anything connected … Continue reading Ravel Family
Ravel Family
The Ravel Family and corps de ballet arrived at Havana in the Empire City, and had commenced an engagement at the Theatre de Tacon, for one month, when they were to leave for New Orleans. The Daily Dispatch January 29, 1852. Print.
Ravel Family
…The Ravel family bid farewell to the New York stage on Saturday night of this week. Jerome and Antoine are going home to France. Francois and the rest of the family, including the Russian dancer, Mad’lle Yrea Mathias, will keep together for some time to come. They go to New Orleans to fulfill a short … Continue reading Ravel Family
Ravel Family
A CARD FROM GABRIEL RAVEL.—Mr. Editor: The unauthorized assumption of the Ravel family title for the purpose of dignifying in the popular esteem entertainments intrinsically mean and worthless is, unfortunately, of too frequent recurrence to challenge, ordinarily, a protest from myself or any other member of the Ravel family, the more especially as that we … Continue reading Ravel Family
Reed, Julian
THEATRE COMIQUE, SEVENTH STREET, BELOW ARCH THIS EVENING, COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT OF KATIE BAKER, She will appear in her own Drama of LITTLE SNOW BIRD. E. HARLAND in his champion Skating Scene. The beautiful ROSALIE JACK in her charming character of LITTLE NELL’S, with song, “LITTLE NELL’S APPEAL” The American prodigy, Master JULIAN REED, in his … Continue reading Reed, Julian
Reed, Julian (Master)
To-morrow night, in addition to the attractive and sterling performance of Mr. Jack, at the Theater, the young phenomenon, Master Julian Reed, will appear in his wonderful role of characters in imitation of the leading American and European stage celebrities. Public Ledger February 14, 1871. Print. (Memphis, TN) Article PDF, column 3 (one quarter down)
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The Merry Wives of Windsor, with J. H. Jack in his inimitable performance of “Falstaff,” and the young phenomenon, Julian Reed, in the farce of Little Pickle, at the theater to-night. AMUSEMENT. MEMPHIS THEATER. Spalding, Bidwell & MacDonough, Prop’rs. Short…Treasurer. Engagement for six nights only and Saturday matinee, commencing Monday, February 13. Mr. J. H. … Continue reading Reed, Julian (Master)
Reed, Julian (Master)
Page 3, column 2 (2/3 down) At the usual matinee, on Saturday, Miss Rosalie Jack will appear as “Little Nell, the Angel Child.” Also the young phenomenon, Master Julian Reed, as “Little Pickle.” Column 4, (2/3 down) Amusements. MEMPHIS THEATER.—Shakespeare’s Merry Wives of Windsor was presented last night, with Mr. Jack in the great … Continue reading Reed, Julian (Master)
Reed, Julian (Master)
AMUSEMENTS. WALNUT STREET THEATRE.—This evening Miss Charlotte will conclude one of the most brilliant engagements of the season. Every night the theatre has been crowded to its utmost capacity with fashionable and appreciative audiences. Her benefit last evening drew an immense concourse of people. For her farewell performance an attractive bill is presented, viz: the … Continue reading Reed, Julian (Master)
Reed, Julian (Master)
PLACES OF AMUSEMENT. The theatres are all in full blast. Brougham’s last—“The Lottery of Life,” at Wallack’s—has, contrary to lotteries in general, furnished all prizes; the investants in seats receive in enjoyment far more than the amount of “stamps” paid; while the proprietors reap a rich harvest, as the house is filled to overflowing nightly. … Continue reading Reed, Julian (Master)
Reed, Julian (Master)
Master Julian Reed, the child wonder, will appear to-morrow night at the Memphis Theater in the play of Little Pickle. His acting has been highly commended by the press of other cities. Public Ledger (Memphis, TN) February 15, 1871. … Continue reading Reed, Julian (Master)
Reed, Julian (Master)
THE DRAMA. BOOTH’S THEATER—MR. JEFFERSON’S REAPPEARANCE. Mr. Jefferson appeared at Booth’s Theater last night—returning to this stage after a considerable absence—and acted Rip Van Winkle. Two thousand persons, at the least, were in the house; and their honest and vigorous applause, upon the comedian’s first entrance and at familiar points in the course of the … Continue reading Reed, Julian (Master)
Reed, Julian (Master)
THE LOCAL STAGE. (…) Commencing Monday evening and continuing during the week, “The Romany Rye” will occupy the boards at the Opera house. “The Romany Rye,” after two years of success at the Princess theater in London, and the same period in this country, will be produced at the Opera house to-morrow night, for one … Continue reading Reed, Julian (Master)
Reed, Julian (Master)
“BURR OAKS” AT THE NATIONAL. The picturesque melodrama “Burr Oaks” was played at the National Theatre last evening, and was witnessed by a large and well-satisfied audience. During the course of the play suggestions of “The Silver King” and other melodramas crop out, but while not particularly original in plot, “Burr Oaks” is put together … Continue reading Reed, Julian (Master)
Reed, Julian (Master)
AMUSEMENTS. ACADEMY OF MUSIC—Mr. Roland Reed, the popular comedian, made his first appearance this season at the Academy last night to a full house. He appeared in “Humbug,” the farce comedy written for him by Fred Marsdeu, which was given with the following cast: Jack Luster, a humbug…Roland Reed Ned Rumsey…E.T. Weber Mr. Jackson Luster…Ferd … Continue reading Reed, Julian (Master)
Reed, Julian (Master)
AMUSEMENTS. Roland Reed in Familiar Comedy—“Kajanka” Redecorated—General Theatrical Matters. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. The popular comedian, Roland Reed, will begin a brief engagement at the Grand Opera House this evening, appearing as Samuel Bundy in the late David Damarest Lloyd’s successful comedy, “The Woman Hater.” Mr. Reed’s business elsewhere this season has been very large. He … Continue reading Reed, Julian (Master)
Reed, Julian (Master)
On the occasion of his coming appearance here Roland Reed will present for the first time in Wheeling “The Club Friend.” The play runs along smoothly, swiftly and interestingly, and there is a great deal in the matter that must please the intelligent listener apart from the interest in the characters or story. Incidentally the … Continue reading Reed, Julian (Master)
Reed, Julian (Master)
ROLAND REED’S PLAYS. He Presents “Lend me Your Wife” to a larger audience. At the Opera House last night Mr. Roland Reed and one of the best comedy companies seen here for many a day, appeared before a crowded house in “Lend me Your Wife.” It was an inclement night, and the presence of so … Continue reading Reed, Julian (Master)
Reed, Julian (Master)
The new play which Roland Reed will feature this season is called “The Politician.” It is, of course, a roaring comedy and written by David Lloyd and Sydney Rosenfield. The inimitable Reed plays a character called General Josiah Limber, and for support will have again his famous leading lady, Miss Isadora Rush (famous for her … Continue reading Reed, Julian (Master)
Robinson, James (Master)
THE SOUTHERN CIRCUS. ROBINSON & ELDRED, PROPRIETORS. WILL EXHIBIT IN RICHMOND. THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY, 18th, 19th and 20th of November. ADMISSION—50 cents, children and servants half price. The Proprietors of the Southern Circus have much pleasure and confidence in presenting their Company as it now stands to the Richmond public. Since they visited this … Continue reading Robinson, James (Master)
Robinson, James (Master)
Circus is coming. The reader will see that the superb and extensive Circus, Hippodrome, &c., of Messrs. Robinson & Eldred is on its way to this place, and that on Monday week next they will exhibit one of their splendid Entertainments at Rocky Mount, and here on Tuesday. They are unremitting in their efforts to … Continue reading Robinson, James (Master)
Rousset Family
INJUNCTION. –The Ravel Family against William Niblo. –William Niblo engaged the Ravel Family to play at his Garden during the Summer and Fall of 1851, to play three nights a week, and during their engagement W. N. was not, on the other three nights of the week, to have any ballets, pantomimes, or anything connected … Continue reading Rousset Family
Shaw sisters
Grand Vocal Concert, at the Apollo Saloon. Broadway, Monday Evening, October 30th, 1843—Misses Mary and Rosina Shaw respectfully announce that they will, assisted by their brother, Mr. David T. Shaw, give a Grand Vocal Concert at the above saloon, on the above Evening. As they are passing through the city to fill engagements in the … Continue reading Shaw sisters
Shaw sisters (Mary and Rosina)
THE APOLLO CONCERTS—MISSES SHAW.—Russell surprised the town by giving a series of concerts every evening for a week. The Misses Mary and Rosina Shaw, assisted by their brother, seem likely to meet with equal, or greater success. Delighted audiences for two evenings, and an appreciation most enthusiastic, have induced them to give a third concert … Continue reading Shaw sisters (Mary and Rosina)
Shaw sisters (Mary and Rosina)
American Museum. –500, 000 curiosities—Day Visitors admitted same evening Free. Concert by Misses Mary and Rosina Shaw! The celebrated Vocalists, and their brother Mr. David T. Shaw! Interspersed with Dancing by La Petite Celeste, The Danseuse. Among the Songs and Duetts for this evening are—Lightly may the boat row; When the morning first dawns; Westward … Continue reading Shaw sisters (Mary and Rosina)
Shaw sisters (Mary and Rosina)
AMERICAN MUSEUM. –500, 000 curiosities—Day Visitors admitted same evening Free. Concert by the misses Mary and Rosina Shaw! The celebrated vocalists, and their brother Mr. David T. Shaw! La Petite Celeste, the danseuse; Mr. Cole, the Chinese Nondescript, and his learned and “singing dog Billy; Great Western,” the Negro Extravaganzist, Ethiopian Orator, imitator of the … Continue reading Shaw sisters (Mary and Rosina)
Shaw Sisters (Mary and Rosina)
Theatricals. VOCAL DEBUTANTES.—We understand that two very accomplished debutantes in music and song, are preparing to make their first appearance in a short time. Their names are Mary and Rosina Shaw.—Some years ago, they sang here—but were then mere children. Mary Shaw is 14 years of age. Rosina is 10, and both are just bursting … Continue reading Shaw Sisters (Mary and Rosina)
Shaw Sisters (Mary and Rosina)
MUSIC. CONCERT THIS EVENING. The third Concert of Misses Mary Shaw and Rosina Shaw will take place this evening at the Melodeon. Daily Atlas, December 2, 1842 Article PDF (col. 1, near bottom)
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MUSIC. CONCERT THIS EVENING. Another Concert will be given this evening, at the Melodeon, by Miss Mary Shaw and Miss Rosina Shaw. The tickets are reduced to twenty-five cents. HANDEL AND HAYDN SOCIETY. It will be seen, by the programme in another column, that a Concert of sacred music is to be given, by the … Continue reading Shaw Sisters (Mary and Rosina)
Shaw sisters, Rosina
Theatrical &c. Mr. Charles Howard, the very gentlemanly actor of light comedy, formerly of Drury lane, but later of the Park and other American Theatres, and Miss Rosina Shaw, the pleasing vocalist and actress, were married last Sunday, at St. Peter’s Church, Albany. They are engaged at the Museum Theatre there, at present. New York … Continue reading Shaw sisters, Rosina
Shaw Sisters, Rosina
THE MUSEUM. Such has been the favor with which the new piece of “Beulah Spa” has been received, that the manager has announced it for repetition this evening. It is rich in fun, and the individual who can control his risibles [spelling?] during its performance, must be more than mortal. The entertainments will conclude with … Continue reading Shaw Sisters, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
Theatrical and Musical. There is a new theatre in Baltimore called the Howard Atheneum, a small establishment, under the direction of Mrs. C. Howard. New York Herald, June 16, 1848 Article PDF, col. 1, bottom
Shaw, Rosina
Theatrical and Musical. NIBLO’S GARDEN.—The proprietor, true to his rescives, continues to present the public with fresh attractions; and his efforts to gratify his patrons, who, in point of numbers and respectability, are in the ascendant, have hitherto been, and will no doubt continue to be, eminently successful. Last evening, Charles Dance’s new comedy, in … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
Theatrical and Musical. NIBLO’S GARDEN.—The dramatic pantomime of “Jocko” was performed last evening, and gave rise to a good deal of merriment. J. Marzetti did the Ape to perfection, he seems to have been “out-out” for the part, as he does the tricks most naturally. Indeed, he looks the thing itself. The parts of Pipo, … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
AMUSEMENTS. PLACIDE’S VARIETIES. STAGE Manager, Mr. BASS…Boxes and Parquette, 75 cents, Upper Boxes, 50 cents; Gallery, 25 cents…THIS EVENING, Wednesday, will be performed the new Comedy of THE SERIOUS FAMILY, Mr. Charles Farrens…Mr. C. Howard Mrs. Charles Farrens…Mrs. C. Howard To conclude (by particular request) with the Grand Ballet of LE DIABLE A QUATRE, in … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
Amusements. MRS. CHARLES HOWARD’S BENEFIT.—In the rush of amusements at present, we trust the benefit of Mrs. Charles Howard at the Varieties, to-morrow evening, will not be lost sight of. Her merit is too widely known to require any commendation, and we need only remark that “The School for Scandal” is the piece selected. New … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
A PRESENT AS IS A PRESENT.— The numerous admirers of the dramatic talent and versatility of the favorite Mrs. Charles Howard, of the Placide Varieties, of this city, will learn with pleasure that during her summer sojourn in New York she has presented her husband with a little daughter, which, according to parental decision, is … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
RISLEY respectfully informs the citizens of Washington that he has now completed his arrangements for the family circle at…25 cents, Other parts of the house…50 “ Orchestra seats…75 “ RISLEY’S VARIETE, (Late Iron Hall,) Re-engagement, for a few nights, of the accomplished and versatile actress and vocalist, MRS. CHARLES HOWARD, who will appear to-morrow evening, … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
Theatrical and Musical. DEATH OF MRS. HOWARD.—It was reported in St. Louis, on the 5th instant, that a dispatch had been received in that city from New Orleans, announcing the death of this talented actress (better known to our citizens as Miss Rosina Shaw, formerly of the Bowery theatre). A statement that Mrs. Howard was … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
THEATRE.—MRS. HOWARD COMING.—We are glad to learn that Mrs. Charles Howard will appear in our Theatre Monday night—the first of a short engagement which she has made with the manager. She is a great favorite with the play-goers of this city, and she will no doubt be welcomed by an overflowing house. She is one … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
Risley’s Variete.—Mrs. Howard. This house of entertainment presents an attractive bill for this evening. Three pieces are to be performed, viz: “Time Tries All,” “Rough Diamond,” and “Toodles.” Mr. Danson, of the New York theatres, whose fame as an actor has preceded him, has arrived in the metropolis, and will grace the boards this evening. … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
MRS. CHARLES HOWARD—We have no idea of attempting to puff this “child of genius,” for her talents are too conspicuous, and her reputation too extensive, to admit of any polish that we might desire to add. If we say that she is one of the most gifted ladies on the American stage; that her conceptions … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
CHARACTERISTIC GENEROSITY.—We stated yesterday, that in addition to the contributions of Mr. George Kunkel, and others of his troupe, for the relief of the Virginia sufferers by the yellow fever, a benefit would, as we were informed, be given at the Holiday Street Theatre for the same worthy object. We now learn, from the Baltimore … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
National Theatre. Lessee and Manager…Henry C. Jarrett. Also, of the Museum, Baltimore Stage Manager…Mr. Jefferson. PRICES OF ADMISSION. Dress circle and parquet…50 cents. Family circle, second tier…25 “ Gallery…50 & 25 c Doors open at 6 ½ o’clock, p.m. Curtain rises at 7 ½ o’clock precisely. Centennial anniversary of the establishment of the drama in … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
MRS. CHARLES HOWARD—Mrs. C. Howard, the actress, commenced an engagement in Baltimore Monday night. In the fall she leaves for London, where she has been engaged to take the place of Mrs. Fitzwilliams, the “Queen of Comedy,” who is about retiring from the stage. The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA), August 6, 1855 Article PDF, col. 5, … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
Mrs. Charles Howard, the favorite comedienne, has recently presented her husband with a son. The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA) May 18, 1857 Article PDF, col. 6, top
Shaw, Rosina
DEATH OF MR. CHARLES HOWARD.—The New York correspondent of the Charleston Courier says: Mr. Charles Howard, an actor of some note, died in this city last week. He was of English birth and manners, and had been in this country for a great number of years. For some time past he has led a very … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
BROADWAY BOUDOIR—The five act dramatic version entitled “The Hidden Hand,” having made a decided hit at this beautiful little theatre, will be repeated to-night. Mrs. C. Howard, H. Watkins and J.E. Nagle sustain the principal characters. The New York Herald (New York, NY) February 29, 1860 Article PDF, entry 2
Shaw, Rosina
WALLACK’S This theatre will be opened for the short season on Thursday evening. It is said that Mr. Theodore Moss and Mr. W.R. Floyd are the managers. The play will be a new London drama, called “True to the Last,” in which Mr. and Mrs. Watkins will appear, and the mysterious ghost will be introduced … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
OLYMPIC THEATER—74 ST. CHARLES ST. GRAND OPENING NIGHT. THURSDAY and FRIDAY EVENINGS, Sept. 27 and 28. A new local musical extravaganza, OLYMPIANA. Phaeton, Mrs. Charles Howard Watkins, Misses Rose Wood, Florence LaFond, Bella Montrose, Fanny Grace; Messrs. F. Noyes, L. Morrison, D. Oakley, J. Collins, J. Quinlan and J. Madden. To conclude with a new … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
AMUSEMENTS. ROSE AND HARRY WATKINS’ DRAMATIC COMPANY. The first appearance of this first-class dramatic troupe at City hall last night, was far superior to any performance in this city for years, and one of the finest audiences ever assembled in this city greeted the company. The play last evening was “Kathleen Mavourneen; or, Under the … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
AMUSEMENTS. WALNUT STREET THEATRE.— THIS (Monday) EVENING, Feb. 28, last week of the distinguished Comedian and charming Actress and Vocalist, MR. AND MRS HARRY WATKINS. First time on any stage of an entirely new romantic Irish Drama, entitled SET IN GOLD; OR, THE ONE BRIGHT SPOT. Fardorcugha, a miser…HARRY WATKINS Una O’Brien, with songs…ROSE WATKINS … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
ACADEMY OF MUSIC. EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESS! GREAT ENTHUSIASM! But Three Nights More of THE QUEEN STAR OF THE SOUTH AND THE EMINENT COMEDIAN ROSE AND HARRY WATKINS. WEDNESDAY EVENING, a New Grand Domestic Play of Love, Life and Adventure, KATY DARLING; OR, “PUT YOURSELF IN HER PLACE.” Katy (with songs,) ROSE WATKINS. Andy McMahon, Harry Watkins. … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
VARIETIES THEATRE. A MERRY CHRISTMAS! TWO GRAND PERFORMANCES By the eminent artistes ROSE AND HARRY WATKINS AND LITTLE AMY LEE. Liberal Prices for the Holidays Parquette…$1.00 | Dress Circle…$0.50 Parquette Circle…75 | Family Circle and Gallery…25 Reserved seats…1.00 Matinee prices, fifty and twenty-five cents. CHRISTMAS MATINEE. TOYS FOR THE LITTLE ONES. Thursday Matinee and Night, … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
AMUSEMENTS. “RIP VAN WINKLE,” BY THE ROSE AND HARRY WATKINS TROUPE. This world-renowned play, which was founded on the popular romance written by Washington Irving, has been played for whole seasons in the largest cities in this country, and it is so exceedingly rare that our citizens have an opportunity of witnessing the play that … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
AMUSEMENTS. The audiences at City hall last night was very small—much less than Manager Wood had a right to expect from our citizens. He has struggled hard to bring the legitimate drama to our city, and if ever pluck and energy deserved recognition, Mr. Wood certainly is entitled to it. An announcement was made from … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
AMUSEMENTS. THE NATIONAL THEATRE-ROSE AND HARRY WATKINS. Mr. Harry Watkins’ impersonation of Fergus McCarthy, in the romantic Irish-American drama of “Trodden Down,” surprised and delighted his audience at the National theatre last night. Critics agree in speaking of it as one of the finest performances the stage affords. The text of the play is a … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
AMUSEMENTS. St. Charles Theatre. Barney Ferguson and “Duffy’s Blunders” have had a good week at the St. Charles Theatre. The new attraction to-night will be the first representation here of a strong comedy-drama called “Pawn Ticket 210.” The work is by David Belasco and Clay M. Green, authors of high repute. “Pawn Ticket 210” was … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
AMUSEMENTS. “The Clipper” at the Avenue. Jack Ridlaw…Arthur Speague George Burbank…L.R. Peters Bixby Bishop} Detective Brown} Thos. J. Hawkins Victor Warrington…Ernest Foster Officer Rosengarten…E. Grafe Graff The “Sprinter”…Walter Pleugh A Clergyman…C.H. Hughes John, servant…Walter Rams Mrs. Burbank…Miss Rachel Renard Dora Burbank…Miss Grace Moore Mother Ridlaw…Mrs. Rose Watkins Miss Finch…Mrs. Chas. Howard The Clipper…Amy Lee There … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
ODD FELLOWS’ HALL—ROSE AND HARRY WATKINS. The new, political and moral drama from the pen of the well-known actor, Harry Watkins, will be played at Odd Fellows’ hall this afternoon and evening. The politicians, the moralist, the intemperate, the young and old should see it. It conveys to all most useful lessons, and the style … Continue reading Shaw, Rosina
Shaw, Rosina
Mrs. Charles Howard is soon to take the management of the Gaiety theatre, in New Orleans. The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA) February 19, 1856 Article PDF, col. 3, 3 quarters down
St. Clair, Sallie
AMUSEMENTS. THEATRE. Third night of the beautiful and talented actress, Miss Sallie St. Clair, who will appear this evening in nine different characters! Third night of the popular Pantomimist, MONS. HENRI, Wednesday Eve’g, March 10, 1858, will be performed the beautiful Comedietta of the FOUR SISTERS. Caroline Morton…Miss Sallie St. Clair. Diana “ Eugenia “ … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
St. Clair, Sallie
Theatricals, &c. Miss St. Clair, from the Park Theatre, in this city, made her first appearance at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, last evening. New York Herald, October 29, 1844 Article PDF, col. 1, middle
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THE MUSEUM. The popular play of the “Lady of Lyons” will be performed at the Saloon this evening, with a most excellent cast. Mr. Charles Howard will appear as Claude Melnotte, and Mrs. Wilkinson as Pauline. In the course of the evening Mr. Western will give his celebrated imitations of the steam engine, &c. the favourite … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
St. Clair, Sallie
“THE POETRY OF MOTION.”—A writer in the Dabuque Tribune gets off the following opinions relative to Sally St. Clair, a dancing woman who is exhibiting her fair proportions and astounding feats to the enraptured Dubuqueers at fifty cents ahead. “Her voluptuous form is the fittest setting for her diamond soul.” “Inspiration quivers down her snow … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
St. Clair, Sallie
ROBBERY—Miss Sallie St. Clair, the actress, was robbed on the steamer Michigan, near Memphis, Tenn., last week, of a gold watch and chain, a diamond ring worth $150, and $150 in cash. A Louisiana planter was robbed at the same time of $150. The Daily Dispatch, May 2, 1856 (Richmond, VA) Article PDF, col. 3, three … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
St. Clair, Sallie
The Theatres Last Night. BOWERY THEATRE. Whatever effect the “crisis” may have had on other places of amusement, the Bowery is doing a swimming business. Last night over 2,500 persons were comfortably seated in this popular theatre, and from the continuous plaudits we may justly assume the performance of “Virginius” and “Jack Sheppard” was all … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
St. Clair, Sallie
Dramatic and Musical Matters. The prominent members of the Bowery Theatre Company, with Miss Sallie St. Clair, open the Olympic theatre at new Haven to-night, and play there under the management of Mr. J.W. Lingard during the engagement of the equestrian company at the Bowery. Mr. Wallack has so far recovered from his recent severe … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
St. Clair, Sallie
Musical and Dramatic Matters. At the Bowery theatre this evening the favourite equestrian drama, “Rookwood” (taken from Mr. Ainsworth’s novel) is to be played. Miss Sallie St. Clair, who has lately been fascinating the outside barbarians in Boston and other small towns, has returned to the Bowery and plays Mathilde in the “French Spy” this … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
St. Clair, Sallie
BOWERY THEATRE—EQUESTRIAN AND DRAMATIC ATTRACTIONS. Not to be outdone by the “West End,” the Bowery continues to rival the Broadway in equestrian attractions, and the patrons of the Bowery theatre continue to rejoice in the wonderful feats of the magnificent stud of horses. The reproduction of “Rookwood,” including the marvellous exploits of the renowned Dick … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
St. Clair, Sallie
Theatrical, Musical, &c. BOWERY THEATRE.—The favourite dramas of “Rookwood” and the “French Spy,” are again on the bills for this evening. Messrs. Clarke, Aymar and Lenno, Miss Ludlow and Mrs. Jordan play in the first piece, and Miss Sallie St. Clair enacts the heroine in the other. New York Herald, January 19, 1858 Article PDF, … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
St. Clair, Sallie
Theatrical, Musical, &c. BOWERY.—The romance entitled the “Orange Girl of Venice,” the favourite drama of “Esmerelda,” and farce of “Our Sallie,” are to be performed to-night. Mr. Eddy and Miss Kate Ludlow play in the first, and Miss Sallie St. Clair in the following pieces. New York Herald, February 16, 1858 Article PDF, col. 1, … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
St. Clair, Sallie
Theatrical, Musical, &c. BOWERY THEATRE.—A new version of the “Orange Girl of Venice” is announced for to-morrow evening Messrs. Eddy, Clarke, Fitzgerald and Sefton, Mrs. Jordan and Miss Ludlow have characters timely adapted to their respective abilities. Miss Sallie St. Clair will afterwards give her greatly admired interpretation of the part of the heroine in … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
St. Clair, Sallie
THEATRE.—Miss Sallie St. Clair produced a highly favourable impression upon the minds of playgoers, on Monday night, when she appeared for the first time in Richmond, in the character of Esmerelda. She has a good voice and a most engaging manner, with a large share of personal charms, which she displays to the best advantage. … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
St. Clair, Sallie
THEATRE. Fourth night of the beautiful and accomplished actress, Miss Sallie St. Clair, who will render her charming character of NARAMATTAH, in the deeply interesting Drama of the WEPT OF WISH-TON-WISH. Fourth night of the distinguished Pantomimist, MONS. HENRI, Thursday Eve’g, March 11, 1858, will be performed the great Drama of the WEPT OF WISH-TON-WISH. … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
St. Clair, Sallie
Dramatic and Musical Matters. At the Museum “The Bride of an Evening” is announced, with Miss Sallie St. Clair as the heroine. New York Herald, April 26, 1858 Article PDF, col. 1, middle
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Theatrical and Musical. BOWERY—Miss Sallie St. Clair, quite a favourite here, is to appear to-night in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” and the drama of “Jack Sheppard.” Mr. Eddy is to represent the hero in the tragedy. “Hercules” will be the afterpiece. New York Herald, May 6, 1858 Article PDF, col. 1, entry 2
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THE THEATRE.—We have already taken occasion to express our opinion of the merits of Mr. Macfarland’s Company now playing at Fowler’s Hall; nor has that opinion been changed by a fuller acquaintance with the merits of the performers. To say that it is by far the best company that has ever appeared in Clarksville, is … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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It will be seen from the following correspondence, that a complimentary benefit is to be given to Miss Sallie St. Clair to-night. She will appear in very interesting characters that will call out her best talents, and we hope a generous public will extend to her the patronage she so richly merits: For the Chronicle. … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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Amusements. WALNUT STREET THEATRE.—Miss Sallie St. Clair and Mr. Charles Barras.—These two artists, who came to this city unheralded, are creating quite a sensation among our amusement loving community. Miss St. Clair is essentially a very talented actress, and is nightly gaining in popularity; while the acting of Mr. Barras as Vertigo Morbid, is the … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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Musical and Dramatic Items. The St. Louis Theatre under Mr. Cowell’s management has been unfortunate. The News says: “The season closed in the midst of Miss Sallie St. Clair’s engagement—no fault of Sallie’s particularly, though it must be confessed that in the bright galaxy of dramatic luminaries, she generally pales an ineffectual fire. The stock … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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Academy of Music. The Academy of Music opens this evening under the management of Mr. John Ellsler, with Miss Sallie St. Clair as the leading attraction, supported by a stock company that has been highly spoken of where they have previously performed. The play is Satan in Paris, with Miss St. Clair in several characters, … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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Academy of Music. To-night is the Benefit of Miss Sallie St. Clair, and the claims of this talented and successful actress to the public favour, together with the extraordinary attractions of the entertainment offered, should secure a crowded house. The plays comprise the beautiful drama by Charles Barras, Esq., of The Fairy of the Home, … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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Mr. McFarland’s Varieties (Douglas’ Commercial Hall) opens to-night, with Miss Sallie St. Clair as the star. Miss St. Clair appears as Camille, in the play of that name. This is a new theatre, and should the manager present a good company, he will doubtless be liberally supported. Nashville Union and American February 4, 1859 Article … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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AMUSEMENTS. MACFARLANDS VARIETIES. NEW COMMERCIAL HALL. A. Macfarland…Manager P.C. Cheney…Stage Manager Re-Engagement of Miss Sallie St. Clair. WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEB’Y 16TH, 1859, will be presented LUCRETIA BORGIA. Lucretia Borgia, Miss Sallie St. Clair; Gennaro, Mr. F. L. KENT. To conclude with ROUGH DIAMOND. To-morrow evening Benefit of Miss Sallie St. Clair. Doors open ¼ before 7; … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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Academy of Music. The performances last night were in every way a success. Three new pieces were played, the first two being the production of Mr. Chas. Barras. The Fairy of Home is a beautiful little drama which deserves to be seen by every one. Miss Sallie St. Clair performed in it two characters requiring … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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Academy of Music. There was a fine house on Saturday evening to witness the repetition of that exception the richest fun ever packed into the shape of a comedy, and the acting of Mr. Charles Barras in the principal character was unapproachable. To night will be produced the drama of the White Terror, written by … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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Academy of Music. The sensation drama of the Hidden Hand was well played last evening to a good house. To-night a complimentary and farewell benefit will be given to Miss Sallie St. Clair and Mr. Charles Barras. The bill is one of extraordinary attraction, comprising the comedy of the Hypochondriac and the drama of Jessie … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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THEATER.—Mr. Charles Barras and Miss Sallie St. Clair will begin a short engagement at the Academy this evening, in the amusing comedy written by Mr. Barras and entitled “The Hypochondriac.” The Protean farce of the “Manager’s Daughter” will follow, with Miss St. Clair in six different characters. They drew crowded houses during their engagement here … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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AMUSEMENTS. ACADEMY OF MUSIC! John Ellsler…Manager. Third Night of the Celebrated Young Actress MISS SALLIE ST. CLAIR She will appear on this occasion only, in her Great Character of Capitola Black, as performed by her with unbounded success for THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY NIGHTS. This Wednesday evening, Sept. 24th, will be performed the great play … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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Academy of Music. A very attractive bill is offered this evening, being the strikingly effective drama of “The Foundling of Paris,” in which Miss Sallie St. Clair appears to great advantage, followed by the “screaming” farce of “That Blessed Baby.” To morrow evening Miss St. Clair takes her Benefit, when a great bill will be … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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Academy of Music—Benefit of Miss Sallie St. Clair. An immense bill of entertainment is offered at the Academy of Music this evening. First upon the programme is Bourcicault’s famous military and dramatic spectacle of “Jessie Brown, or the Siege of Lucknow,” with Miss St. Clair as the heroic Scotch girl Jessie, a part in which … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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AMUSEMENTS. ACADEMY OF MUSIC! John Ellsler…Manager. Continued Triumph of the Eminent and Versatile Actress, Miss Sallie St. Clair. This Wednesday Evening, October 1st, will be presented with beautiful scenery, ingenious mechanical effects and grand illuminated tableaux, the exquisite domestic faery drama of THE FAERY OF HOME. Gretzel, an Artist’s Wife…Miss Sallie St. Clair. Grand Dance…Miss … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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Academy of Music. This evening the fine drama of the Life of an Actress will be performed, Miss Sallie St. Clair taking the part of “Peg Woffington.” A fancy dance by Miss Hughes, and the screaming farce of the College Boy complete the entertainment. To-morrow a complimentary benefit to Miss St. Clair is announced. Daily … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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Academy of Music. The engagement of Miss Sallie St. Clair closed on Saturday evening to a crowded and fashionable audience. The plays were admirably performed. Mr. Barras and Miss St. Clair during their brief engagement have strengthened their hold on the public favour and have made many new friends. During the present engagement they have … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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ATHENEUM. John A. Ellsler…Manager. Doors open ½ before 7; Curtain rises at 7 ½ o’clock precisely. Prices of admission;–Dress Circle and Parquette, 50c; Orchestra seats, 75c; Family Circle, 25c; Colored Gallery, 25c. Box Office open from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. The management takes great pleasure in announcing an engagement with the EMINENT & VERSATILE … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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THE ATHENEUM—Let everybody remember that to-night the grand complimentary and farewell benefit of Miss Sallie St. Clair takes place—testimonial tendered by the citizens and military, in recognition of her transcendent qualities as an artiste and her estimable character as a lady. It is to be a grand comedy occasion where and when Momus is to … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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Academy of Music.—In spite of a very severe cold under which Miss Sallie St. Clair is labouring, she performed Lucretia Borgia last night in a very fine manner, and to the satisfaction of a good audience. The play was well cast, and carefully put on the stage. This evening the talented actress will appear in … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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Academy of Music.—To-night, after careful separation in the way of new scenery and machinery, will be presented, for the first time here, the grand romantic drama of the Woman in White, dramatized expressly for Miss Sallie St. Clair, by Charles Barras, Esq., from Wilkie Collins’ famous novel of that name. It has been a great … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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ELLESLER’S ATHENEUM John Ellsler…Manager Jas. Dickson…Stage Manager Busch…Treasurer The manager takes pleasure in announcing an engagement with the Eminent and Versatile Actress Miss SALLIE ST. CLAIR. Monday Evening Feb. 1, 1864, the entertainment will commence with the grand thrilling Drama of LUCRETIA BORGIA; Or, The Poisoner! Lucretia Borgia……Miss Sallie St. Clair Genarro……Mr. J. C. McCollom … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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ELLSLER’S ATHENEUM.—The first appearance this season of Miss Sallie St. Clair at the Atheneum last night in her vivid impersonation of that great historical poisoner, Lucretia Borgia, was greeted by one of the largest audiences ever gathered in our theater. The building was literally packed full in every part. Miss St. Clair went through her … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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ELLSLER’S ATHENEUM. –Quite a full house greeted the second representation of the “French Spy” last night. Miss Sallie St. Clair appeared in her different characters in that drama, and also as Nan in the farce, with that facility and power of transforming herself into the personality she represents, which have made her so great a … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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ELLSLER’S ATHENEUM—MISS ST. CLAIR’S BENEFIT—A SPLENDID BILL.—The drama of “Aurora Floyd” was performed last night before a full house. Miss St. Clair depicted Aurora’s alternations of fervid and wild passion in her usual successful manner.—The other characters were so well played that the incidents and plot of the story were developed in an interesting and … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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AMUSEMENTS ELLSLER’S ATHENEUM JOHN ELLESLER…MANAGER JAS. DICKSON…STAGE MANAGER C. BUSCH…TREASURER A Great Bill! Continued triumph of the eminent and versatile Actress Miss SALLIE ST. CLAIR, who will by special request appear for this night only in her favorite part of CAPITOLA BLACK, in the great sensational Drama of The Hidden Hand, played by her with … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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ELLSLER’S ATHENEUM—THE WOMAN IN WHITE.—The Atheneum was again crowded last night by one of the largest audiences of the season. Miss Sallie St. Clair played Capitola Black in the “Hidden Hand” with a spirit, vivacity and a vein of humor that drew frequent plaudits and bursts of laughter from the audience. Nor were the other … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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AMUSEMENTS. ACADEMY OF MUSIC. John Ellsler, Jr…Manager. Richard H. Geary…Treasurer. Grand Combination! Two Stars! The eminent and Versatile Actress Miss Sallie St. Clair, and the Great Eccentric Comedian, Mr. Chas. Barras, will both appear. MONDAY EVENING, Oct. 21, will be presented the admirable Comedy of the SERIOUS FAMILY. Mrs. Ormsby Delmaine…Miss Sallie St. Clair Mr. … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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THE OPERA HOUSE—BENEFIT OF MISS ST. CLAIR.—There was a good audience at the Opera House last night, considering the violent snow storm early in the evening. The romantic drama of the “Gypsy” went off with éclat. The scenes presented were beautiful, wild, romantic, and the incidents thrilling and startling. Miss Sallie St. Clair never appeared … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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AMUSEMENTS. THE GREAT EVENT! Continued triumph of the Eminent Actress, MISS SALLIE ST. CLAIR, second night of the great $1,000 Prize Drama of BIBIO! Performed by Miss ST. CLAIR, in most of the principal cities to houses packed from Parquette to Dome. It will be produced here with new and beautiful scenery, abounding in thrilling … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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AMUSEMENTS. ACADEMY OF MUSIC. John A. Ellsler Manager | B. II Geary…Treasurer Engagement of the Eminent and Versatile Actress, MISS SALLIE ST. CLAIR, and the Great Eccentric Comedian, MR. CHARLES BARRAS, a great comedy night. TUESDAY EVENING, October 10, 1865, will be presented the screaming Comedy of the SERIOUS FAMILY. Mrs. Grimsby Delmaton…Miss Sallie St. … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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AMUSEMENTS. ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—The beautiful and successful drama of “Rosedale” was finely rendered again last night. It is one of those pleasing and highly entertaining plays with which an audience never becomes cloyed by repetition, and when brought out in the style that has characterized its production at the Academy of Music can never fail … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—The engagement of Miss Sallie St. Clair and Mr. Chas. Barras opens with the most gratifying success, a fact creditable to the taste and discrimination of our play-going people. The Academy was filled last evening with a very select audience, and the performance was received with such expressions as left no doubt of … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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AMUSEMENTS. ACADEMY OF MUSIC—BENEFIT OF SALLIE ST. CLAIR.—A crowded and fashionable audience was present last night, on the occasion of the benefit of Miss Sallie St. Clair, Mr. Charles Barras appeared in his unapproachable character of “Vertigo Morbid,” in his own comedietta of the “Hypochondriac.” Like good wine, he improves with age, and at each … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—The engagement of Miss Sallie St. Clair and Mr. Chas. Barras at the above attractive place of amusement has so far proved a truly great success. The second week of their engagement commences this evening with the production of a novelty for this city, the drama of “Bibio.” We have never had the … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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AMUSEMENTS. ACADEMY OF MUSIC—The new sensation drama of the “Red League” was produced last night for the first time in this city, and was received with the most evident demonstrations of satisfaction. The drama is of the French school, but not so “Frenchy” as to depend entirely upon scenic and mechanical effects for its success. … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—The weather last evening was anything but agreeable to be out in, or we should undoubtedly have been able to record a very large attendance at the benefit of Miss Sallie St. Clair; but we are pleased to remark that even with this drawback there was more than an average house. The evening … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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AMUSEMENTS. ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—Miss Sallie St. Clair and Mr. Charles Barras closed their engagement of two weeks at the Academy of Music on Saturday evening, with a very full house. They play was the “Hidden Hand,” with Miss St. Clair in her great character of “Capitola Black.” The engagement just closed has been a very … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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DEATH OF SALLIE ST. CLAIR—The telegraph yesterday announced the death of Sallie St. Clair, the wife of Charles M. Barras, author of the “Black Crook.” It was announced and expected that Mr. Barras would superintend the production of his great sensation in this city, but he was recalled by the intelligence of the sickness of … Continue reading St. Clair, Sallie
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BUFFALO, N.Y., April 10.—Mrs. Charles M. Barras, formerly Miss Sallie St. Clair, died last evening, after a lingering illness. There is no movement among the Fenians, nor any signs of any. The Wheeling Daily Intelligencer, April 11, 1867 Article PDF, col. 5, one third down
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The Stickney Family, so well known as public favorites for the past two generations, now have their living and accomplished representatives in Col. I., B. Lent’s Circus Company, not forgetting that lovely little Sallie. Mr. S. P. Stickney has sold out his saloon on Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, and his family are once more seeking reputation … Continue reading Stickney, (Little) Sallie
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DAN RICE’S GREAT SHOW!! THE same gorgeous and meritorious organization, which lately performed with such unusual success at Niblo’s Garden, N.Y., and Welch’s National, Philadelphia, will exhibit at Hillsboro, Tuesday Sept. 7. The whole under the supervision of DAN RICE. Special card from the Manager of Publications. The agents of the great show being fully … Continue reading Stickney, Sallie
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FRONT STREET THEATRE. Lessee and Manager…Tom King TOM KING’S CIRCUS COMPANY! This Wednesday evening, December 1st, 1858. Benefit and last appearance of the celebrated Clown and Punster EPH. HORN! Prior to his departure to California. “UNCLE EPH.” Has the honor to announce the first appearance of the beautiful and dashing Equestrienne, whose fame is world-wide. … Continue reading Stickney, Sallie
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FRONT STREET THEATRE. Lessee and Manager…Tom King. TOM KING’S CALIFORNIA CIRCUS COMPANY! This Monday Evening, December 6th, 1858. Admission 25 cents—Children half price. REAPPEARANCE OF BILL DONALDSON, the celebrated Ethiopian Clown, since his late indisposition, who will be on hand every evening in his budget of jokes and melodies, and on “de ole banjo.” Sixth … Continue reading Stickney, Sallie
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AMUSEMENTS. FRONT STREET CIRCUS.—The exciting scene of the Abruzzi Brigands was offered last night at the Circus, on the occasion of the benefit of Miss Sallie Stickney, and will be presented again to-night, with Mr. T. King appearing as Marco, and Miss Stickney as the Queen of the Bandits. Dr. E. L. Thayer, the renowned … Continue reading Stickney, Sallie
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FRONT STREET THEATRE. Lessee and Manager…Tom King. Thursday evening, December 9th, 1858. TOM KINGS CALIFORNIA CIRCUS COMPANY. “TIS WELL TO LAUGH.” MONSTER ATTRACTION—THREE CLOWNS in the circle on the same Evening. First appearance of DR. J.L. THAYER, the celebrated Jester and Clown who will make his bow this evening. Next we have the Ethiopian Clown … Continue reading Stickney, Sallie
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FRONT STREET THEATRE. Lessee and Manager…Tom King. Tom King’s California Circus Company. Admission 25 cents. Thursday Evening, Dec. 23d, 1858. Benefit of MISS SALLIE STICKNEY, whose beauty and daring have made her hosts of friends in our city. SALLIE STICKNEY in a Single Horse Act—in a Two Horse Act with Tom King, and in a … Continue reading Stickney, Sallie
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FRONT STREET THEATRE. Sole Lessee and Manager…TOM KING TOM KING’S CALIFORNIA CIRCUS. ADMISSION 25 CENTS. THURSDAY EVENING, DEC. 30, 1858. COMPLIMENTARY TESTIMONIAL AND BENEFIT OF TOM KING. The Caterer of Refined Amusement! The Great Leaper and Equestrian! To-night will be given THE FEAST OF THE SEASON! Among the attractions will be ROCHETTE, the California Clown, … Continue reading Stickney, Sallie
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At Stickney’s (Old Bowery) a new equestrienne, Mlle. Castillo, makes her first appearance tonight, in lieu of Mlle. Ella Zoyara. By-the-bye, the sex of the latter has been determined by rather an unexpected event, being no less than her elopement and marriage with manager Stickney’s daughter Sallie (Mlle. Heloise). New York Herald, November 18, 1861 Article … Continue reading Stickney, Sallie
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TOM THUMB AND THE CIRCUS. A magnificent entertainment is announced to come off in this place on Saturday, June 30, containing a full and splendid collection of Wild Beasts, S.P. Stickney’s fine Troupe of Equestriennes, and the veritable GENERAL TOM THUMB, of Barnum and European renown. The General, we are happy to learn, although a … Continue reading Stickney, Sallie
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TRAINED IN THE CIRCLE. How Men and Women in the Ring Learned Their Business. Philadelphia Times: “There are no circus apprentices nowadays,” said W.D. Hutchinson of Barnum’s show yesterday; “circus proprietors get their talent ready made, and only want the best. The old way of training for the ring was by an apprenticeship of seldom … Continue reading Stickney, Sallie
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STICKNEY, SALLIE LOUISE, (1835?-January 5, 1886) Daughter of S.P. Stickney. Sometimes billed as “M’lle Heloise.” Born in Philadelphia. After starting riding at a very early age, developed an act of leapig, cutting, pirouetting, and one-foot riding with grace and ease; possessed beauty in face and form; bore herself with charm and dignity, which ranked her … Continue reading Stickney, Sallie
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STICKNEY, SALLIE—This beautiful equestrienne was born in Philadelphia, and has been in the circus business ever since she could walk. Was married, in Oct.. 1861, to Omah Kingsley, professionally known as “Ella Zoyara.” Is at present in New York, having arrived there from Australia in July 1869. Brown, T. Allston, A History of the American Stage … Continue reading Stickney, Sallie
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Death of Miss Helen Western.—The popular actress, Miss Helen Western, sister to Lucille, departed this life yesterday morning, between 8 and 9 o’clock, at the Kirkwood House, in this city, in the 23rd year of her age. She had attained a creditable reputation in the melo-drama, and in what is known as modern sensation. Some … Continue reading Western, Helen
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“Richmond Theatre” A Legitimate Bill. Two Popular Pieces. THE STRANGER, Kotzebue’s Great Play, Misanthropy and Repentance. Or WHITEBAIT AT GREENWICH, A Funny Farce, The Beautiful STAR SISTERS Helen and Lucille Western, Will shortly appear. The Richmond Daily Dispatch 29 March 1860. Print. Article PDF. column 3, 1 third down
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Friday Morning…“Richmond Theatre.” UNABATED ATTRACTION First night this season of the beautiful Drama, Written by Dion Bourcicault, expressly for Madame CELESTE, and entitled the WILLOW COPSE, With the following Tableaux: The Mystery of the forsaken; The suicide and Robbery; The Fatal Discovery; Madness and Riches; Reward and Repentance. This Drama is universally conceded to be the most affecting one ever … Continue reading Western, Helen and Lucille
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Saturday Morning…“Richmond Theatre.” TWO POWERFUL DRAMAS, for our SATURDAY NIGHTS GALA. The thrilling Drama of the RAKE’S PROGRESS, a truthful Picture, Or a Tale of Blood. THE SOLITARY OF THE HEALTH. MONDAY NIGHT, The BEAUTIFUL STAR SISTERS, LUCILLE AND HELEN WESTERN, will appear in TWO GRAND PIECES. Box Book now open. The Richmond Daily Dispatch … Continue reading Western, Helen and Lucille
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Musical and Dramatic Matters At the Bowery Theatre the “Star Sisters, Lucille and Helen,” have been re-engaged for two nights more, and they play this evening in the “Three Fast Men.” The “Warlock of the Glen” is also announced. New York Herald, 19 April 1858. Print Article PDF, column 1, bottom
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BOWERY THEATRE.—The “Star Sisters,” Misses Lucille and Helen, who have been playing here during the past three weeks, will conclude their engagement this evening. They are pretty, pert, piquant and clever, and have made any number of conquests among the susceptible habitués of the Bowery. New York Herald, 17 April 1858. Print. Article PDF, column 1, … Continue reading Western, Helen and Lucille
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BOWERY THEATRE.—A drama in four acts, by Mr. W.B. English, entitled “Three Fast Men, or the Female Robinson Crusoe,” was presented last evening, in which the two star sisters, Misses Lucille and Helen made their début. The drama is one suited to the acquirements of a Bowery audience, introducing local scenes and familiar characters and … Continue reading Western, Helen and Lucille
Western, Helen and Lucille
Musical and Dramatic Matters. At the Bowery theatre the Misses Lucille and Helen Western, two young ladies, said to be both beautiful and clever, commence an engagement in a new drama by W.B. English, called the “Three Fast Men.” The play had a great success in Boston. The afterpiece is “Mary, Queen of Scotts,” with … Continue reading Western, Helen and Lucille
Western, Helen and Lucille
THEATRE AT MARKET HALL—JACK SHEPPARD. This celebrated drama, rendered so by the superior and inimitable manner of Miss Lucille in the character of Jack Sheppard, is performed this evening. The Portland State of Maine, speaking of Miss Lucille as Jack, compliments her as follows: “Those who neglected to attend the Benefit of the Misses Western, … Continue reading Western, Helen and Lucille
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“Monday Morning…” Theatre—The “Star Sisters” appear this evening in W. B. English’s celebrated local drama of the “Three Fast Men,” which has been in preparation all last week, and will be produced with new scenery. “Richmond Theatre.” RE-ENGAGEMENT of the YOUNG, CHARMING and ACCOMPLISHED “STAR SISTERS,” LUCILLE AND HELEN WESTERN, who will appear this (MONDAY) evening, … Continue reading Western, Helen and Lucille
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Wednesday Morning…“Richmond Theatre.” CONTINUED SUCCESS of the BEAUTIFUL STAR SISTERS, The Misses LUCILLE and HELEN WESTERN Who Will appear to-night in The original Comedy of 3 GREAT PIECES. OUR FEMALE A great Comedy! AMERICAN COUSIN A great Comedy! THE BELLE OF IRELAND A Sparkling Comedy! THE YOUNG STUDENT. A Laughable Farce! LUCILLE and HELEN In … Continue reading Western, Helen and Lucille
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Tuesday Morning…“Richmond Theatre.” ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION Of the BEAUTIFUL STAR SISTERS, The Misses LUCILLE and HELEN WESTERN Who will appear in 3 GREAT PIECES, All popular. LADIES STRATAGEM, A lively Comedy! The Military Drama of THE FRENCH SPY, THE WANDERING BOYS, An Interesting Drama. In all three pieces. THE STAR SISTERS. The Richmond Daily Dispatch 3 April 1860. Print. … Continue reading Western, Helen and Lucille
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The Drama. The Lady of Lyons was played last evening to one of the fullest and most fashionable houses of the season, the gallery being reserved for ladies presented a fine appearance, and among them several of the first families of the city. The piece was well performed, and, to use a theatrical phrase, made … Continue reading Western, Helen and Lucille
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NEW BOWERY THEATRE. Sole proprietors…Messrs. G.L. Fox and J.W. Lingard FRIDAY, Feb. 17, 1860, FAREWELL BENEFIT OF THE STAR SISTERS, LUCILLE AND HELEN. The domestic drama of ROSINA MEADOWS. The historical drama of JACK SHEPPARD, and the female minstrel scene from THE THREE FAST MEN. New York Herald, February 17, 1860. Article PDF. Col. 5, … Continue reading Western, Helen and Lucille
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AMUSEMENTS. NEW BOWERY THEATRE. Sole proprietors…Messrs. G.L. Fox and J.W. Lingard. WEDNESDAY, FEB 8, 1860, THE STAR SISTERS, LUCILLE AND HELEN WESTERN In William B. English, Esq.’s protrean drama of THE THREE FAST MEN, to give more effect to this play, MR. JOHNNY FORBES, the violinist and trick drummer, MISS U.F. WALTERS, the talented comedian, … Continue reading Western, Helen and Lucille
Western, Helen and Lucille
Musical and Dramatic Matters. At the Bowery theatre the Misses Lucille and Helen Western, two young ladies, said to be both beautiful and clever, commence an engagement in a new drama by W.B. English, called the “Three Fast Men.” The play had a great success in Boston. The afterpiece is “Mary, Queen of Scotts,” with … Continue reading Western, Helen and Lucille
Western, Helen and Lucille
THEATRICAL ITEMS. EDWIN BOOTH, MR. FALSTAFF HACKETT, the sisters LUCELIS [sic], and HELEN WESTERN and Coney, the Dog Star, are booked for engagements in St. Louis early this fall. Daily Missouri Republican, September 5 1858. Article PDF. col. 2, one quarter down
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Theatrical Movements. The Misses Western were at McVicker’s theatre, Chicago, on the 9th. New York Herald, December 19, 1858. Article PDF. col. 1, halfway down
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Additional Items by the Overland Mail. The New York Tribune of May 4th, has the following notice of a theatrical performance in Boston: The “New Popular Play entitled Sickles; or the Washington Tragedy” was produced last evening, for the first time, in the pure and puritanical city of Boston, at the National Theatre, which is … Continue reading Western, Helen and Lucille
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LUCILLE WESTERN. A Woman who Earned Half a Million of Money and Died Poor. The recent death of this noted actress recalls her last appearance in this city, last October, in the emotional play of East Lynne. She died of pneumonia. The World, of New York, describes with great interest her sickness, closing with the … Continue reading Western, Lucille
Western, Lucille and Helen
The Western girls—Lucille and Helen—are having tremendous success at St. Louis in their “great Protean characters” in the Fast Men.— Helen’s benefit night was the occasion of an immense audience, and Lucille has knocked somebody so frigid that he relieves himself by a little doggerel thus: “Though you leave us, sweet Lucille, Within our hearts … Continue reading Western, Lucille and Helen
Western, Lucille and Helen
A dramatic version of the Sickles case is now being performed in Boston under the auspices of those unloveable females, “The Star Sisters Lucille and Helen Western.” The Cass County Republican 19 May 1859. Print. (Dowagiac, MI)
Western, Lucille and Helen
Friday Morning…“Richmond Theatre.” UNABATED ATTRACTION First night this season of the beautiful Drama, Written by Dion Boucicault, expressly for Madame CELESTE, and entitled the WILLOW COPSE, With the following Tableaux: The Mystery of the forsaken; The suicide and Robbery; The Fatal Discovery; Madness and Riches; Reward and Repentance. This Drama is universally conceded to be … Continue reading Western, Lucille and Helen
Western, Lucille and Helen
Saturday Morning…“Richmond Theatre.” TWO POWERFUL DRAMAS, for our SATURDAY NIGHTS GALA. The thrilling Drama of the RAKE’S PROGRESS, a truthful Picture, Or a Tale of Blood. THE SOLITARY OF THE HEALTH. MONDAY NIGHT, The BEAUTIFUL STAR SISTERS, LUCILLE AND HELEN WESTERN, will appear in TWO GRAND PIECES. Box Book now open. The Richmond Daily Dispatch … Continue reading Western, Lucille and Helen
Western, Lucille and Helen
Monday Morning… Theatre—The “Star Sisters” appear this evening in W. B. English’s celebrated local drama of the “Three Fast Men,” which has been in preparation all last week, and will be produced with new scenery. “Richmond Theatre.” RE-ENGAGEMENT of the YOUNG, CHARMING and ACCOMPLISHED “STAR SISTERS,” LUCILLE AND HELEN WESTERN, who will appear this (MONDAY) … Continue reading Western, Lucille and Helen
Western, Lucille and Helen
“Our News Summary.” —Lucille and Helen Western played together for the first time in five years, for the benefit of their mother, Jane English, in Boston on Tuesday. Wheeling daily intelligencer 7 July 1866. Print. (Wheeling, VA)
Western, Lucille and Helen
“HELEN WESTERN. Her Death—Brief Resume of her Career.” From the Washington Chronicle: The well known actress, Helen Western, died at the Kirkwood House, in this city, yesterday morning. Few actresses of such limited ability have succeeded in becoming so widely known. Helen Western was a sister of Lucille Western, and the career of both resemble … Continue reading Western, Lucille and Helen
Wren Family of Juveniles
The Wren Family of Juveniles are at the Temple in New Haven, this week, having returned from New London. The Wyatt Family continue to be general favorites in Providence. New York Clipper 1 January 1859: 294. Print
Wren Family/Miss Alice
The Wren Juveniles did a good business in Troy, and Miss Alice had a testimonial benefit. This week they are in Albany. This Zavistowski Troupe are becoming very popular under the business management of Frank Edwards. New York Clipper 5 March 1859: 367. Print.
Wren, Martha Louisa
“A Nassau street newsboy by Master Fred Wren” In the new piece, now playing at Laura Keene’s, called “Our Distant Relations,” perhaps the best hit made is that of the “Newsboy,” so cleverly personated by Master Fred Wren, of whom, and his sister Martha Louisa, performing in the same piece, we have given and entrusted … Continue reading Wren, Martha Louisa
Wren, Master Fred
“A Nassau street newsboy by Master Fred Wren” In the new piece, now playing at Laura Keene’s, called “Our Distant Relations,” perhaps the best hit made is that of the “Newsboy,” so cleverly personated by Master Fred Wren, of whom, and his sister Martha Louisa, performing in the same piece, we have given and entrusted … Continue reading Wren, Master Fred
Wyatt Family
The Wyatt Family continue to be general favorites in Providence. New York Clipper 9 April 1859: 407. Print.
Zawetowski children
“The Wren is a very little bird” and the Wren juveniles are in a corresponding ratio, very little children; but they perform some pieces in a manner worthy the emulation of “older heads.” These little people, together with the Zawetowski children, have been on exhibition at Barnum’s for several weeks past, and, until the past … Continue reading Zawetowski children