New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-02
GREET BOSTONIANS.
Mr.. Jefferson Presents Cup at Their
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The twerty-7fth anniversary OF the Bostonians is
an occasion % more than ordinary interest TO those
who love good light music well sung and sprightly
operetta acted with intelligence and skill This &C
casion observed last evening at the Academy
OF Music. where a large and enthusiastic house
sernbled 10 hear the ever welcome singers in the
ever green Robin Hood" Mr.. Barnabee and Mr..
Macdonald. now the only active members Of the
Organization who have been with IL continuously in
its quarter Of century OF activity. received
with a cordially and enthusiasm quite out Of the
common even FOR them. and the entire performance
went with unusual dash and spirit
When the curtain rose on the entire company
after the end Of the first act IT disclosed huge
silver loving cup displayed on a PEDESTAL and an
instant later Joseph jefferson appeared on the
stage. The veteran actor whom all delight 10
honor was cheered for full minute. and when he
could be heard he presented the cup to Mr. Barna-
bee and Mr. Macdonald in behalf OF the company,
saying among other things:
ind myself in somewhat unusual and awk-
peared Sefore You. have been provided with
brilliant language by such men as Riehard BTinsley
Tonight they not providing with language,
nor fear. an 4 providing myself with any very
But eiioueh Of Inysel, have the privilege and
Macdonald. TITS beautiful testimonial from the
members II your company Allow me 10 congIatl-
would be glad TO do-namely. winning the cup. 4
s6d Il You sho1ia ever s5it il with generous
and were present. ] should say: Here's to your
health and your tamiys. and may they I'VE long
and prosper"
Mr.. Jefferson aroused laughter by repeating a
verse in which he represented himself as being
admitted TO heaven by Peter only on condition
that he get play.
Mr.. Barnabee responded for himself and Mr..
Macdonald in words which he devoted to proving
that he could not make a speech and succeeded
only 81 showing that he could He then introduced
Henry Watterson. OF Louisville. who told how he
selected the name borne so long by the Bostonians
and eulogized Mr.. Barnabee Mr. Macdonald. Mr..
Studley and the absent Marie Stone and Tom
Karl.
The Bostonians who identified with the early
success in this country OF 'Pinafore and others OF
the Gilbert and Sullivan operettss. Will sing Robin
Hood" al the Academy OF Music for a fortnight
more. The cast Is a strong one. contain .ng as
pri1na donna Agnes Broum. the latest IND o.
M Barnabee. who thinks her one OF the most
promising Young singers Of recent years; William
g. Weldon a tenor OF unusual quality the
iuitable George rockingham. as Frisr Tuck; How
ard Chambers as VIII Scarlet. Mr.. Macdonald in
his original part Of Little John. and Mr. Bsrnabee.
who az lie Sheriff Of Nottingham, Of eagle eye
and massive brain. was never more sprightly and
entertaining than the twenty-hfth anniversary
Of the BostOnians.
The chorus Of the Bostonians, one OF their most
eta BE features. showed boy their work that the
policy Of retaining for season after season nose
Who are able give satisfaction is one OF no small
Sir Thomas Upton was 70 have been present but
Ras Unavoidaby absent.