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THE BOOK OF ERIN

... antagonistie force, the militia, Grattan. it is lamentable to relate, among others, supported the grant. The Volunteers, he complained, had originally been the armed property of the kingdom; were they to become the armed beggarg ? Truth to tell, he was ...

ACTOR AND DRAMATIC AUTHOR

... Honour is Judge Stonor heard the case of Grattan v. Sparling, e which was brought for the purpose of recovering £35 a damages for breach of contract and for work performed. ; Plaintiff, Mr Henry Plunkett Grattan, a dramatic t author. was represented by ...

Published: Saturday 10 August 1889
Newspaper: The Era
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 1515 | Page: 9 | Tags: Arts & Popular Culture 

SCENE IN A THEATRE

... After a 0 time, Mr. Grattan, the mansger,,cqmig forward in front of the . footlights and entere 4intb a statement tq tfie effect that the great expenses of tbi*pntaomine'did not allow him to pay all k his debts. The ?? many of Mr. Grattan's state- - ments ...

LEEDS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION

... Tur. Adolpli Powohly, of Bond-street; Mr. William Thompson, of the Wellington Inn, Wellington-street; and Mdr. John Grattan, of thie Cardigan Arises, adjoireng the grounds. The day's proceedings terminated with a dis- play of fireworics by Professor E ...

THE GOLDEN KEY. A

... songs and wheezes. Other prominent performers were Messrs Stratton (of Whist- ling Coon) celebrity), John Kremble, Raeburn, Tom Sadler, John Morton, and J. B. Radcliffe. Mr T. Spurr on Monday was encored in a new song' The Old Wooden Rociter; and ...

Published: Saturday 07 April 1888
Newspaper: The Era
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 710 | Page: 15 | Tags: Arts & Popular Culture 

LITERARY EXTRACTS

... born to trouble as the sparks fly up. (John, give that lady a twopenny box of bills.) Yes, my friends, notwithstanding your liability (another box, John) to disease and ?? you say a twopenny box, sir? Another box, John)-here is a safe and speedy remedy (attend ...

INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL FESTIVAL AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE

... ground of matri- mmony. -NorJblh News.d FeRIFUL ENCOUNTERS IN CARDIGAN GAe..-The other f 3morning, Jacoh, the turnkey at Cardigan Gaol, was opening c the cells of two desperate burglars, named John Stuart and c Henry Williams. when they both sprang upon him ...

MUSIC AND THE DRAMA

... Ambassador, and a clever speaker, but is also a thorough dilettante, next him is Mr. H. de Burgh. In this box, also, Lord Cardigan has his seat, as well as the gallant and good-hearted Com- mander of the Roval Yacht, Lord A. Fitzclarence. The next box ...

Published: Sunday 16 June 1844
Newspaper: The Era
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 5980 | Page: 6 | Tags: Arts & Popular Culture 

AVENUE THEATRE MATINEE

... she who has secretly warned him against imposition, and then, talking the niece to his arms, lie unceremoni- ously orders the uncle to get out. Miss Emilie Grattan gave very pretty treatment to the part of Fanny, and the spectators seemed to be greatly ...

Published: Saturday 15 July 1893
Newspaper: The Era
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 1441 | Page: 7 | Tags: Arts & Popular Culture 

THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE

... schoolboy hotheadedness. The two superior officers of cavalry sent out as first and second in coni- mand were Lords Lucan and Cardigan, who were well known to be on bad terms with each other. Lord Lucan had been for many years out of harness, and was unacquainted ...

AMUSEMENTS IN AUSTRALIA

... season, and has been re-engaged by Mr John Hart for 1900-1 for pantomlime.-Bye.Gone bays, a comedy-drama, by Cyril Harrison, will be produced on Monday at the Pier Pavilion, St. Leonards, by Mr Alfred Selwyn's ?? John Hare will give special matinees of School ...

Published: Saturday 21 January 1899
Newspaper: The Era
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 1340 | Page: 16 | Tags: Arts & Popular Culture 

AMUSEMENTS IN NOTTINGHAM

... keen appreciation of the sc rious and humorous sides of the character as on the oeccsion of its first visit. Miss Elnlie Grattan is a sweet Laeunder indeed; and the part of Minnie, as played by Miss Cora Stuart, is a bright and Charm- ing erofrodimnent ...

Published: Saturday 14 December 1889
Newspaper: The Era
County: London, England
Type: Article | Words: 560 | Page: 16 | Tags: Arts & Popular Culture