Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, April 18, 1880, Page 9

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Room 1, 128, Clark- “HE CHICAGO ‘TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, - APRIL 8, THE STAGE, _ Charles Webb ‘and His Recon-, structed “Twelfth : _ > Night”: Haverly’s Lease—What "He Con- templates .at Its Ex- piration. 1 ie New Plays Recently Produced : at the Various The. atres. | Their Character and. Their Hold upon the” Popular Fancy. ! Local Theatricals—Destinations of the Wanderirg Dramatic Tribes. WEBB’S VERSION OF “ TWELFITID NIGHT.” Already the fact has been published that Robson and Crane contemplate playing in Shakspeare’s “ Twelftl: Night.” Whether they will appear in it next season has not been determined, but the probability is that thoy will. The idea has been suggested by their success in ‘tThe Comedy of Errors,” and Mr, Charles Webb, who niade the changes in that work as it was.presénted by the comedians, is busy upon a new version of the coming feature in their répertoire, Mr. Webb, it will be remembered, was one of the twin brothers who played the Dromioa for many years in England but besides his reputation as a comedian’ he figures as the author of many dramatic suceesses, and among his works may be mentioned versions of “The Lyons Mail,” “Belphegor, the Mountebank,” ‘The Loné House on the Bridge of Notre Dame,” o version of “The Corsican Brothers,” an operetta, “The Car- dinal’s Letters,” produced under the man- agement of Phelps at Sagler’s Wells, Lon- don; a dramatization of Dickens’ “Martin Chuzzlewit,” which ran for 175 nights; a dramatization of Dickens’: Christmas Car- ol,” produced at seven London theatres In one night; and a number of-other dramas, farees, and some pantomimes, Just what the new version of “Twelfth Night” amounts to it would be immature to say; but from what we have seen.of the work completed we are enabled to give the reader some idea of the changes. Mr. Crane, it is expected, will play Sir Toby Belch, and Mr. Robson intends to assume 3falvolio. Mr. Webb is endeavoring to bring those two parts out more prominently than in the original, and at the sanie time he Is retaining the other parts in theirentirety and strength- ening that of Scbustian, bringing the audience face to face with him in the first scene of the play. He has abolished ithe front scenes wherever possible, and given to nearly every act a distinct set. Thus the action takes place by the seashore, in an antique room, in the garden of Olévia’s house, and in a leafy glade contiguous to Olivta’s house. The terminations of the different acts in the original concern neither Str Toby, Matvolio, nor Sir Andrew, while acccording to Mr. Webb they have the situation of every act in the play. Then in the original version the acts terminate with sometimes one, sometimes two, people on the stage, bringing down the act-drop upon a simple speéeh, which, beauti- ful as it may be, and beautifyl as may be the actress who delivers it, creates Httle effect. In short, Mr. Webb says he has endeavored to end each: act with a strong ‘situation, re- duce the front scenes, and. aiter.it generally. in accordatice not only with modern ideas of construction but with the spirit.of the play. ‘To illustrate what ‘he-hhs done, let us de- scribe the first act of his reconstructed “Twelftli Night.” ‘The: first act opens on the sea-coast, which is shrouded in darkness. Sebastian, supposed to have been taken from the sea, is extendedon the ground, and Antonio is trying to get him back to life again. He looks around for shelter, and, with the assistance of a couple of sailors, carries him away. The clouds lift, and then enter Roberto and Viola, the latter habited in the boy’s costume simiar to that worn by Sebastian. This brings the twinship at ence to the attention of the:audience. She ex- plains that the boy’s castume has been put on by her as being better suited to buffet withthe waves. Then follows the dialog be- tween Roberto and Viola as found in the original version until thé speech is reached beginning, “ There is a fajr behavior in thee, Captain.” To admit the succeeding scene Mr. Webb has tagged on: the following after the third line, suggested by Shakspeare’s Jines: I prithee, conceal from all:the world ‘Thut I un w true woman, with a purpose ‘And a will to curry out miue end, ‘And be my aid for such disguise as shall Become the foMn of my intent and purpose. First I would serve this Dake, whose nature you sa) a Is nobit as hisname. Rejected, too, And acoratully, as I read your words. I'll win this Winsome damsel for him, or win and wear Him as nfine own true love: Wilt thou aid me? Canst gain me speech with -bim? Roberto—Lo, chance! See where he comes, unattended, musing In melancholy. Yiola—C'l start him from it Or my brain has lost its pregnancy, My tongue its skiliin fence. Step thou aside. {Exit Roberto. (Enter tho Duke with Greek mi ians.) Duke—My heart is all aglow with pagsion’s fro; Musie and meluneholy fedd the flame ff love. not quench it, and beauty’s proud disdain. Must Hy men’s torch burn fiercer altho’ it ights Me not to bridul ded. Viola—My good lord, a word. Duke—Two, an’ it please you. Whence sprang'st thou from? Viola—My father's blood and the wond'rous sca. The Duke proceeds to descant upon her appearance in a speech whicn she stops by stating abruptly that she “lacks service.” Duke—Aye, boy; what cans't thou do? Vinla—Tell'a merry, modest tale, and pluok out Love-sick melancholy; sing soft a laughing Song and speak in many sorts of music Hy faith discreet, can bear a message To a Indy and wiu the suit I urge, or Divorce this (ner head) ‘from my shoulders; I would be 1 page ‘That every day you might turn o'er a leaf and read. ‘ Duke—I'litry thee. Como with me, boy. With- in me that One heavenly image sits, yet the true love Of Illyria's Duke is spurned. Vivia—Art thou Illyria’s Duke? Dule Dues my ttle startle thee? An empty sound. Why, I um more beartsick than the poorest m: an. ‘Thou art young, comely, and beauty pleadoth To woman's eye when other orators are dumb. Smooth but the path to the goal I fain would reach, An’ thou shall be net alone my pngo. but friend, Brother, second solf. As we walk 1'll tell All, but smile not; my love is heart-seated, And [fear— Viola—Fear not, gentle Duke. Dukc—Thy hand; [like thee, boy. Viola—So do I thee, sir. Cupid's road the poor And rich alike do tread. Follow my leading. 7hou'lt win a wife {’ the end, I promise thee. Love thrives not in the heart that shadows dreadeth. Affection is my captain, and he leadeth, And when his truthful banner is displayed. H’en cowards fight and will not be dismayed. The last four lines are from a Shakspear- ean sonnet. After this the scenes of the original first act are transposcl. “Little of the language and few of the incidents have been omitted. Afr. Webb has taken the third scene of the original and closed the act with it, adding to it considerably, Thus the speech of Viola, whtel ends the first act of the old version, beginning: “I left no ring with her,” is followed by the drinking scene in which Sir Toby, Sir Andrew, and Maria figure. He opens It with this addition: Sin oby—Now, by St. George and all his dragons te boot Mary. 1 call. theo fa plain En- LickMary. Til none of Your Italiano Ala-ri-ab. Rat tell me plain Mary. ta plague moans my niece to take the death of my Italian brother-in-law and of my Italian nephew, my brothers, and my English sister’sson, her—ber 1880--TWENTY PAGES 9. brother thts. Tam gure care’s an enemy to Life. Marta—You seem to care, Sir ‘Toby, for noth: ing but drinking and royetering. wes Toby (drinking) ‘hat’s why I've lived so For a lass is good and a glass is good, . a, And n pipe tO smoke in cold weather. Maria—Hush, hush, Sir Toby. Sir Toby (putting his arm around ber waist}— And Lum good and you are good, And we're all good fellows together. Maria (releasing herelf)—By my troth, Sir Toby. Sou pmuse tire gone with this. My-Indy and your ill hous. Ca era ee oe ne then follows the original dialog, but Mr, Webb gets his situation by extending the dialog where it is left off in the acting version. Here: Sir Toby—No, sir; it is 1 Me see thee caper." Bob shall set thew Sinneinge Bob shullinnke thee music. Let me see thee caper. Ha! higher, bigher, higher—ha, ha, ex- cellent, excellen izes the flagon}— And we'll empty the can, And we'll drink while we can, + And we'll dance while we can. They are at the hight of their fooling, when, from the centre arch, suddenly ap- Poars Olina, Maria, and Malvotio, Oivia—Drunkards, brenk off this unseemly noise, or by mine I pole ot Pas zm honor, uncle, I'll cast thee : Sir Toby makes a step toward her. Hig sword goes between his legs. He falls, and sits with flagon in hand. Sir Andrew is sneaking off, when Marte catches him by the ear and-turns ‘him toward Olivia. He falls ppon his knees before her. Malvolio, with his right hand on his breast and‘ wand ex- tendons, points to the two knights, Picture. NEW PLAYS. “THE WAY WE LIVE.” From the “Bonevolent Females” of Ar- ronge. Produced at Valy’s New York |. Theatre for the first time on Monday, April 13: : Maj. Sidney Lincoln... Mr. Charles Fisher Clyde Monograme...... +++,Mr. John Drew Frederic Vun Schatck. «Mr. Harry Lacy> Rutherford De Peck. Bir, Georgo Parkes yan 0" ‘Mr. Charles Leclercq Lillic Waters J. F. Brien Jack Sprint... Cherry Monograme. .. Mrs. Iegina Van Schale eee. Miss Kitty Maxwell Mies Bella Remmersoi Miss Margaret Lunner Miss Alpha De Jones... ....3fiss Isabella Evesson Mrs. Tompkyns Stuttervent...Miss Regina Nace Mies Hurd. Miss Lillic Vinton Mrs. Schimmer, Mrs, De Smythe. “The Royal Middy” received its lust rep- resentation at Daly’s Theatre on Saturday night, the 10th, and that comedy was suc- ceeded by another adaptation from the Ger- man, entitled ““The Way We Live.” There are about thirty parts in the piece, and, as can be seen from the above cast, its perform- ance enlisted the strength of Mr. Daly’s com- pany. None of the critics are enthusiastic over the work, while all say that it was kind- ly received, and will no doubt keep the stage until the end of thé season. The Tribune tells us that ‘its scenes are sprighly, its dia- log is pleasant, and its lesson—which is very plainly obtruded—is practically moral. If the idea conveyed by this piece should re- ceive a general application, the theatres them- selves, no less than other institutions that wile people out of their houses, would seri- ously suffer. The thoughtsof the work are entirely kindred and sympathetic with the best identa of home and all the sentiments that the word implies. Those thoughts ar in thts piece, illustrated by an agreeable plo’ and representative characters.” The Times says: “The Way We Live” is “a comedy - whose didactic motive and treatment are far from lively, though they cover -an_ excellent idea. ‘Mr. Daly has sought to give the piece a local fiavor, and, to accomplish this, has hacked its dialog with unflinching courage. The result is a curious mixture of Teutonic humor.and American stage management,—a German pickure fa foreign ee ' os it a )_play is devold of wit, unity, or story Ties MOLE ts clear and excellent, but this is developed, not by a series of cunnect- ed, well-concelved, broadly-defined incidents, but simply by sparse episodes strung upon the lightest thread of interest. Moreover, this motive is thrust forward obtrusively, and is not allowed to shape itself, as the mo- tive.of every true work of art does, through events and characters; in short, through actualities, not through words.” The same paper also says the picce is ‘a highty moral play, in a purely conventional sense; it is moral, beeause it preaches morality; therein it differs from typical French comedy of the present school, which aims not to satisfy the necessities of commonplace, not to take the words from thé mouth of pedantry, but to picture life, and thus to reflect something. of the truth of nature.” The motive of the piece js to satirize fashionable benevolence, and {if exposes theinner workings ofa society termed the “élite” which gives public enter- tainments for the relief of indigent persons who rarely, if ever, are in any way benefited thereby. In short, it is a mutual-admiration society, the members of which labor for self- adulation. : “FREAKS OF FORTUNE; OR THE MAN OF SAND.” By Messrs. Greene and Thompson. _Pro- duced at the Olympic Theatre, St. Louis, on Monday, the 12th, for the first time. Evidently, John Dillon has in “ Freaks of Fortune” a play HMkely to become popular. We hope so. He needed something better than either “Our Candidate” or “ Wood- leigh” for his forthcoming engagement in this city. The work of Messrs. Greene and ‘Thompson,-—who are the authors of “Sharps and Flats,”—is spoken highly of by the St. Louis papers. 1t is said to be a political satire, well constructed, containing some good domestic scenes, and_ through it runs & clearly-told tale of love. The central figure, enacted by John Dillon, is known as Feliz O' Flush, a rich Irish-American butcher, who is elected Senator. Filled with aristocratic notions, he becomes ashamed of his trade and engages in banking. He falls into the toils of a sharper, in the shape of a partner, and Is brought to the verge ef ruin without act- ually falling into the yawning abyss. “A GENTLEMAN FHOM NEVADA.” A comedy in four acts by George H. Jessop. Produced for the first time at joston: Museum on Monday, the 12th. From the Boston Journal we gather that the story opens at Rye Patch, which is sup- posed to be a little way-station in the brining region of Nevada. A young English Lord and his sister, who are crossing the Conti- nent, are left behind by the train at the mercy of a rough lot of miners and gamblers, one of whom, an individual known as English Jack, murders his titled countryman. Gall be- friends the party and protects the lady, though powerless in the defense of her brother. The remaining three acts are laid in England, at the home of the Egertons. Reginald, a younger son, has succeeded to his ‘murdered brother's title as Earl, and is living with his proud mother and his two in- teresting sisters. Christopher Columbus Gall arrives ag a rich and independent American sovereign, and one John Tuttle, a wealthy stock speculator, also visits the house. The latter, it seems, possesses a piece of compromising paper, with which he hopes to. force the family to accept him as a prospective husband of Lady Alice. The eccentric American is in love with the young lady, and {s beloved in return. The methods taken by him to save the honor of the family and to show up Castle (who is none other than English Jack) in histrue colors furnish the later scenes with an abundance of inci- dent, while the American’s disquisitions on art and his ownlove-making afford an over- flowing fund of humor. The first aet, though spiced with characteristic pictures of rough mining-life, is somewhat grim, but the re- maining‘acts are bright. Mr. Joseph Polk, who appeared in this city last summer as Phipps in “The Banker’s Daughter,” has cut loose from the Union Square company, and intends to star in the réle of Christopher Columbus, a part which is described as a combination of George Washington Phipps and Kit Redding, the Arkansas traveler, in about equal proportions. The Journat thinks the play will | ave a prosperous run, while the: Advertiser is of the same opinion. The neral style scope cf the comedy, the fatter paper says, resembles ‘Our American Cousin” and “Still Waters Run Deep.” “As a whole the plece shows little art, although there are a few neat and original things in its plot, notably the business connected with ‘locket. Not one of its characters, except ie one is in the least degree. removed from the conventional, and he 3 somé distressingly close resemblances to sev- eri of the familiar ‘ Americans’ of modern lays.- Mr, Jessop sacrifices everything “to his hero without the faintest scruple, even to the extent of making up a long funny st culminating with the ‘lero’s reat ad then establishing not so much as‘a cobwebs con- neetiqn between the scene and the develop- ment of the story. The dialog is generally mediocre in interest, though it is seldom without a certain smoothness. Of wit it has vey little; of humorous touches—original d selected—it shows a score or two. And yet, with alt its faultsand defects, “A Gentle- man -from Nevada” has a sort of vivacity and bonhommie which seems well designed to-hit the popular taste, and which may often be found irresistible even by. the fastidious. Its incidents are numerous and varied,—ex- cept in some Sahara tracts-in the last two. ucts, where the names are left alone,—and Ay. Christopher Columbus Gall brightens ead vivies everything and everybody about y his ni ‘is manling high spirits. se eer ene ti i “CARLOTTA.” A gentleman named Dr. Robert Roskoten, a resident of Teoria: Ill., has written a tieroie tragedy upon the downfall of Maximilian. , A Paper published in that clty devotes two’ columns and a half to a minute deseription of rits incidents. ‘The enthusiastic writer says that, “ While the drama would require con- siderable alteration for effective representa- tton on the stage, as a literary production ft deserves the highest commendation. The Doctor gives evidence of a thorough study of the subjeet he has undertaken to deline- ate.” "The scenes he depicts are remarkably true to history. Those parts which illustrate the: mystic rites of the Aztecs are full of true dramatic art, and, when well performed, would be as full of interest as the incanta- tion scenes of Shakspeare. Under the tute- lage of a person skilled in fitting plays to the stipe, we are sure Dr. Roskoten might, with little effort, render‘ Carlotta’ oneof the most effective acting dramas of the day.” The lay is divided up into many part-scenes, and ‘the action seems to shift from Mexico to ‘rahee and Italy, and deals with incidents from the time Maximilian started out until | he met his fate. Napoleon, Seward, Marshal Bazaine, Carlotta, and a number ‘of other ‘velebrities figure. Passing the copious trag- iq extracts published hy the writer, we will reprint a scene between two domestics, from whieh the reader can draw conclusions: ette—“'This country (Mexico) suits me no! fhe people T don’t Iie. valance weeks ago I ‘gar ‘my washing ont: waiting for its return, [met to- day the laundress on the street wearing my fin- Sei Abonto—The peopl Antonto—* . thelr faults inberitoae™ Te 5° full of tricks; F “Yes, like aterility.” Gardener— My roses lost their healthy, fiery look; they miss the song of the nightingnie.” Lisette—"To-day it is my turn to prophesy." Fernando—* Bring out thy best!" Disette—“ Within three days we leave for Mir- amar." Antonio—* With the whole Court?" Lisette—No: the Empress Peri oc ais sails for France, Hut }» that’s ena Bam the word! How didst Lisette—* Keyholes are handy things for lurk- aaa one to use. Her Majesty appeared down- Fernando—" Something is wrong since that _sreat animal, the Nuncio, arrived.” a ‘eae He was received with honors like Antonio—And piles of money he received from our Emperor.” Fernando— His face appears like stone.” Liselte—“ Like dirty kettlestone. He never in his life could make bis mother smile; he’s fond of, nobody.” Fritz—" But ontons does he like.” LOCAL NOTES. The Rice Surprise Party has lost Miss Pauline Hall. “Enchantment” for the last time at Hav- erly’s to-night. Mr. D. Dalziel will open his summer season at the Olympic with “ Nip and Tuck.” Harry Gray has joined the Florence Her- bert combination. They are playing in Iowa, “My Mother-in-Law” will be revived to- night by the Dickey Lingard company ,at ‘Hooley’s. “TheSkeleton Hand” will to-morrow even- ing move from the Academy of Music to the National Theatre. The manager of the Detroit Theatre Comique, Charles W. Walsh, is in town hunt- ing for attractions. “ Mardo, the Hunter,” at the Olympic, Mr. Frank Frayne’s new piece, has Bot been a success in this city. esterday morning Mansger MoVicker and wife left for New York. They. will be ab- sent several weeks. “Enoch Arden,” Mr. F. H. Cross assuming the title rdle, at the Halsted Street Opera- House to-morrow night. ‘ Marcus Moriarty and Mrs, Marion Lester have left the J. F. Wallack combination and Joined the “ Nip and Tuck” organization. Miss Alice Ridgeway, Annie Cushman, Minnie Chester, and Rose Clifton have been engaged by Valentine Love forthe Kansas City Theatre Comique. Preparations are being made at Hooley’s for the reproduction of “The Two Orphans” on Monday week. Louise, the blind gir!, of course by Miss Kate Claxton. Héchster’s Germany company appear to might at MecVicker’s, in Schiller’s tragedy “fhe Bride of Messina.” “Mme. Irschik will assume the principle female rdle. Robson and Crane last night closed one of the largest engagements at Hooley’s th ever. played in this city. The,audiencesha only been limited by the size 6f the house. Arthur Cambridge is getting his guns ready for an immediate tour through Kansas, He is solng on the hunt for James F. Wallack, and his main object is the collection of money from that gentleman. “The Strategists”? will to-morrow night again be given atMcVicker’s. The company seen in the piece x few weeks ago at the same house Feapppar, Mr. Clinton Hall, a clevercomedian, is at the head of the troupe. For the coming week Nick Roberts’ “ Humpty-Dumpty ” troupe will be the feat- ure at the Olympic. ‘They have three clowns and a band of “Spanish Students” who imi- tate the troupe recently imported by Abbey and Hickey. The Katie Putnam company, just organ- ized, consists of Katie Putnam, star, Agnes Kennicott, Mrs. Ada Lawrence, Maud Stew- art, Fling Kennicott, H. A. Ferris, W. H. Stuart, J. Jay Simms, Farry ‘Taylor, Samuelson, J. Bradtord, William Jackson. Sothern, who closed a fine engagement at MeVieker's last night, will remain in this country for another year, and instead of pro- dueing Gilbert’s new comedy, now named “Shogner’s Fairy,” at the London Gaity, will open with it atthe New York Park Theatre on Sept. 20, ‘The Kiralfys intend to bring oft next sea- son.“ The Black Venus,” a spectacle which struck the Parisians at the Chatelet Theatre, Messrs. Green and Thompson, the authors of “Sharps and Flats,” have submitted for their consideration a spectacular piece based upon one of Jules Verne’s stories. Mr. George Edeson will be the Academy’s star the ensuing week, and the drama Is ealled “The Poor and ‘Proud of Chicago.” The Sparks Brothers will also be seen in their Irish epecialties, Shehan and Jones 23 the Ash-box Inspectors, and the High Kick- ers will also figure in the olfo. Manager J. M. Hill, the Boston Herald says, has booked dates for ‘All the Rage” for more than half next season already. The piece will go into New York State for the next few weeks, then to the Philadelphia Arch for a fortnight, and on June 14 will be again performed in Boston,—this time at the Boston Theatre. Henry J. Byron’s comedy of “Our Girls” will be seen at Hooley’s on Monday night for the first time in this city. ‘The cast will be: Mabel Clench, Miss Helen Tracy; Clara Merton, Miss Louise Muldener; Mrs. Mrs. F.'B. Holmes; Mary, Miss Ethel’Gray; Fosuh Glenchs Me Wik Collings; Tony fos rr. W. ‘01 ¢ Judson, Mr. J. A. Kennedy; Lord Wisbiand, Mr. Lewis Baker. En ments sq far for the Tom Keene combination next season have been made by William Hayden with Miss Henrietta Vaders, Miss Grace Roth, Mr. Frazer Coul- ter, and Mr. Charles Webb. The ladies are retty and ezpable; Mr. Coulter's ability is Brown in Chicago, and the services of Mr. Webb as a director will be valuable. | Har: Phillips will be the advance agent. We understand that Mr. Keene’s repertoire will include “Richard LIL,” “*Hanilet,” “The Merchant of Venice,” Othello,” ‘Damon and Pythias,” “Richelieu,” and probably “The Wife.”. It-was the intention to have opened his season at a Boston house, but, as there appears to be some difliculty in getting adate at’ the proper time and at the proper lace there, it is likely that his season will be commenced in this city. : Arumor was afloat the other day to the ef- fect that Haverly had put in to the Board of Education an_ application for_an.-immediate renewal of the lease of: his Dearborn street toes stat thst if 9 renewal should be at once. ie would expend upon the improvement of the property... Bir.:Hay- on the ruins of the P: | Figaro asserts, under consideration by the erly has made no such. application, and he does not intend to- expend $20,000: upon the property,—at least for the - present The lease of his Chicago theatre’ ex- pires ‘in one year and five. months. en should the members of Board see fit to renew, the manager will endeavor to secure the house fora length of time saffi- ctent to warrant the expenditure of -money- upon its renovation. “I have every reason to believe,” said Haverly to the writer the other day, “that at the expiration of my lease I will secure a renewal. H not, why I’ve two or three propositions in this city for a house. If the Board does not grant me a renewal I will have a theatre here, and the houseI contemplate will be entirely different from anything we have in the West. Ihave peculiar ideas in regard to theatrical archi- tecture, and the day isn’t far off when the public will have conveniences they do not now dream of. If I put up one here I shalt pay pattems attention to not only the inte- flor mt the lobby ; ocommod sion. ef stat ave proper smoki -rooms for gentleme! retiring-rooms for iadies, hat and cloak rooms,—in short, I will try to make the thea- tre a place of luxury and amusement.” PROFESSIONAL DRRECTORY. : The following stars and combinations will, during the coming week, play at the places named. Managers and agents please for- ward routes by Friday of each week: Attraction. Location. Anderson, Mary. Abbey’s Pantomime. “An Arabian Ni “Alvin Joslyn: Abbey's“ Fairfax”. “All the Hage” Abbott, Bama Booth, Edwin. Boston Theatre Com Bu: Four: Buffalo Bu........ thea, N. Watertown, N, Syracuse, N.Y. Rochestet Roches ‘Troy, N. ¥.. Cineinnat Pittsburg, Blaisgel!-Dition Compan; Colvihie Folly... Criterion Compan; Terre Duprez & Benedict...-.....Fort Worth, Shenmaa, ‘Tex. Denison,’ ‘Tex. Davenport, fesveeeeees Pout keepsie, N. Pu Nd, AGB... rerssresereseeee SE Lontis., ory Garo, 1 Galt ” Des Moin . s-oe- Des MO ley Slave” No.1... Oona. Neb. Lincoln, Net Kansas City, ce 77 NO. 2..+0-.Canton, 0. ‘Galley Slave” No. 2,. canton: irard, Kate, Compan Re sauNew Haven, @ * +e Meriden, Conn, ew Britain, Conn. Bristol, Conn.. Ansonia, Conan. rilag.we-s.dluskegoar Mich. Haverly’s Georg. eons eo— aplds, Much Tonia, Mich. Flint, Mic! Haverly’s C.C.C...... Haverly’s Juventles.. “ Hearts of Oak”.. Haverly’s Mastodons. ‘Hyer Sisters....... t, Conn, tiver, Conn. ord, Brockton, Mass. -av-Danrille, In Crawfordsville, tnd, “New Fall New Netison, Adelaide Nobles Miltor Oates, Alice... Paulding, Fred. “Pirates” Ci t Saginaw. Bay City, Mici Gansing Med. Rentz-Santley. ‘Tifany, Annie ‘Thompson, Chariotze. ‘Thompson, Den Union Square Com; ';---Bosto “Undar the Gaslight, Go.-Suiney. Dayton. Xenia, Circievilie, ‘htiicothe, Williams, Gus..... Webber's, Harry Co. Wenthersby-Good: “Widow Bedott”. Bi of ‘New York (Ha' GREEN-ROOM GOSSIP. Jennie Engel is now known as Mrs. Cod- dington. ‘They say that Jarrett‘and Rice have dedi- cated their “Fun on the Bristol” to William Winter. 4 Next ‘fuesday Bandmann’s company will disband. They have been skirmising in Canada. p Miss Florence Ellis and Mr. George Brock- way, of the Gilsey House, New York, have been wedded. A 17-year-old brether of Mary Anderson, €; J. Anderson, recently made his début, satis- factorily, it is said. Steele Mackaye’s leading lady, Rose Cogh- Ian, proves to be rather an expensive article. He has been paying her $250 a week since he opened, and she hasn’t appeared on his stage yet. John W. Bookwalter will erect a new theatre at Springfield, O. The building will be 78 feet front by 200 feet deep, elegantly equipped, all modern improvements, and will seat 1,000. ‘The engagements for Sol Smith Russell’s company next season are: Mr, and Mrs. Sol Smith, J. W. Lanergan, Mattie Earl, apd Nellie Taylor. Fred G. Berger is manager, W. W. Fowler in advance, The following plays were produced in Paris during March: “‘ L’Indiseréte,” Gym- nase (success); “La Petite Mére, Varietes (failure); “La Girouette,” Fantuisies Paris- iennes (success) ; “Jean de Nivelle,” Opera -Comique (success); “La Part du Butin,” Gymnase (success); “‘La Victime,” Palais Koval (success) ; Ménage_ Popincourt,” Palais Royal (success); “‘ Le Etrangleurs do Paris,” Port St. Martin (success); Les Mousquetaires au Convent,” Opera Bouffe } (failure). ificent “A scheme to build a may lace of St. Palace loud is, the French Government. It would be surrounded by a°model farm and a botanical O, With conservatories and an aquarium, and would con- tain a museum, library, gymnasium, observa-~ tory, and galleries for art exhibitions, The cost 1g estimated at about 15,000,000 franca,