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October 3, 1870
The Evansville Journal
Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
What is this article about?
Review praises illusionist Professor Hasselmayer as the finest performer seen locally, a musician and gentleman, who treated Evansville Orphan Asylum children to a free show, earning thanks and endorsement from matron Rebecca Keny before departing north.
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Professor Hasselmayer,
The first thing to be said on the subject is to congratulate this really very meritorious and gentlemanly illusionist on getting rid of his pragmatical spectacled agent, who "skipped out" unceremoniously. To go through a description of his performances would take a large volume, we shall, therefore, have to content ourselves with saying that he is far the best artist in his line, ever seen in this country, besides being an accomplished musician and a polished gentleman. He leaves on the morning train for the North, and leaves behind him the kindest of recollections, as the following which we heartily endorse, will show:
Mr. Hasselmayer:
The Matron and children of the Evansville Orphan Asylum, desire to express to you their gratitude for the opportunity of attending, gratis, your excellent exhibition, and they desire further to recommend to the public of other cities, where you may exhibit, the very gratifying entertainment you offer them, as in every respect what it is represented as being, and altogether worthy of their patronage.
Rebecca Keny, Matron.
The first thing to be said on the subject is to congratulate this really very meritorious and gentlemanly illusionist on getting rid of his pragmatical spectacled agent, who "skipped out" unceremoniously. To go through a description of his performances would take a large volume, we shall, therefore, have to content ourselves with saying that he is far the best artist in his line, ever seen in this country, besides being an accomplished musician and a polished gentleman. He leaves on the morning train for the North, and leaves behind him the kindest of recollections, as the following which we heartily endorse, will show:
Mr. Hasselmayer:
The Matron and children of the Evansville Orphan Asylum, desire to express to you their gratitude for the opportunity of attending, gratis, your excellent exhibition, and they desire further to recommend to the public of other cities, where you may exhibit, the very gratifying entertainment you offer them, as in every respect what it is represented as being, and altogether worthy of their patronage.
Rebecca Keny, Matron.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Illusionist Performance
Orphan Asylum
Gratis Exhibition
Artist Praise
What entities or persons were involved?
Professor Hasselmayer
Rebecca Keny
Where did it happen?
Evansville
Story Details
Key Persons
Professor Hasselmayer
Rebecca Keny
Location
Evansville
Story Details
Praise for illusionist Professor Hasselmayer's excellent performances, noting him as the best in his line, an accomplished musician, and a gentleman; he provided a free exhibition to the Evansville Orphan Asylum, earning gratitude and recommendation from its matron.