Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-11-19

perfecting an organization which shall meet the
requirements of all classes of women. and have
formed themselves into society called the "Wo-
mans Educational and Industrial Union," its OBJ
ject being to increase fellowship among women.
There is no doubt that if the business of the club
is faithfully performed, and an interest taken in
its growth and prosperity by its members,
much good will be accomplished and the sssoc-
alton prove both lasting and beneficial.
Arrangements have been made for opening the
Tabernacle again. Gospel meetings will be con-
Quoted for two weeks, beginning with next Sun
(lSth inst) by DIR. l.. w. Marshall of lndanapo-
lis. lie will be succeeded by Rev. w. Rainsford
| OF London.
The proprietor and manager of the Boylston
Museum have been fined $50 each for allowing
children under the age of fifteen to appear in gym
nastic performances at that place. As rule
children take eagerly to gymnastics, and as in the
case of the much disputed for Mabel Leonard,
there is little doubt that if the opinion of the
children themselves was asked they would prefer
remaining on the stage, however injurious it may
| be to them.
| The great heroic actor George Rignold, is de-
lighting large audiances nightly at the Globe
| Theatre, with his powerful representation OF King
Henry V. Mr.. Reynolds talents and success are
too well known to need any description praise.
His manner of kissing the Princess Katherine has
been commented upon far and wide snd many a
damsel in the audience torn with throes of love
for the handsome Englishman. has wished to be
in the place of the Princess. Everywhere, more
especially in New York City, has Rignold been
courted and fattered. He has received flowers
by the bushe and tender little notes by the whole
| sale. But to his credit be it, that he is devoted
heart and soul to his wife and gives her the billet
dour to read before he even opens them himself,
| and they laugh together the iniatuation Of
the young lady who begs him to look in a GER
tain box for white bonnet and shawl and red
rose, and he will see fervent admrer." 1t is
| the fate of handsome actors to be sighed for and
wept over. How little they appreciate it! rec
ollect young lady who went almost nightly to
the theatre, and attended every matinee during
an engagement of Mr.. Fechter's a the Boston, so
| infatuated was she with the talented actor. 1t
was before Mr.. Fletcher grew so Stout hardly
think she would know her idol now. One day she
rushed home in rapture from matinee. She
had actually "caught his eye once, and that was
''heaven enough to last until the next Saturday"
On Monday Nov. l9th, Messrs Stuart Robson
and w. ii. Crane will appear at the Globe Thea
tire in Dion Bouccault's comedy Forbidden
Fruit" This play is of the same class as "Pink
Domnoes" and BABY" and is very mirth-pro-
voking even though it has many indicate situa-
tions and doubtful insinuations.
Maggie Mitche Il in her well-known character
of "Fanchon" has played to large houses this
week at the Boston Theatre. She has also played
| in the companion drama to "Fanchon" "The
| Pearl of Savoy
| Mr.. Edward Payson, who met with a
painful accident some time ago, is to have bene-
| fit at the Boston Theatre to night. Anna Gran
ger Dow English Opera Co, in Verdi's "Il Troy
atore" is to be the attraction Mr.. Mas and Mr..
Carleton will both take part
John I. Raymond in his renowned character of
"Col. Mulberry Sellers" will appear for one week
only at the Boston Theatre, beginning on the 10Th.
"rbe Exiles," is now in active preparation and
will be presented with brilliant scenery and new
effects.
Heller is closing his seventh week at the Horti-
cultural Hall. The great mag lean has met with
precuniary success, and will remember Boston
with kindly feelings. Miss Heller appears with
| every performance.
"Lemons." Augustine Days comedy, has been
given at the Boston Museum this week. Annie
Clark is to have her annual benefit to night.
"Plot and Passion" and katherine and Petruch
TO-" have been chosen for representation.
We are soon to have the lively Little Lolita
with us again. She conQuers wherever she goes
-Veni, vidi, vici, should be her motto.
CONSTANCE STERLING.