The Letters of Miska Hauser, [1853] |
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Page 105 - SC Massett. 8. To conclude with the celebrated " YANKEE TOWN MEETING;" In which Mr. Massett will give imitations of seven different persons, who had assembled for the purpose of " suppressing the press." Tickets $3 each, to be had at Dr. Robinson's, Chemist and Druggist, on the plaza ; at the " Parker House,
Page 41 - Jedoch der schrecklichste der Schrecken, Das ist der Mensch in seinem Wahn.
Page 66 - give me your men's trousers and take in their place my woman's skirts; you are not worthy to be called men." Tremendous laughter. "Lola Montez is proud to be what she is, but you haven't the courage to fight with her — yes, this woman, who has no fear of you all, who despises you.
Page 61 - For these reasons, one has to treat her carefully, because she is the most courageous and foolhardy woman who ever walked the earth. But up to now she has been lovely to me.
Page 25 - I went to see the opera Martha. The composer would hardly have enjoyed the performance. I could bear it only one act. After that I went to a Chinese theater , where at least I understood nothing.
Page 105 - An imitation of an elderly lady and a German girl, who applied for the situations of socrano and alto singers in one of the churches in Massachusetts. SC Massett. Part II. 1. Song- Mr. Massett: "When Time Hath Bereft Thee,
Page 66 - Give me your pants and take my petticoats. You're not fit to be called men. Lola Montez is proud to be what she is. But you, who haven't the courage to fight a woman who scorns every one of you.
Page 172 - Pioneer article, mentioned above, stated that while he was "not well-known to the audience, his reception was flattering in the extreme and he grew in favor with each succeeding effort.