The evening world. Newspaper, April 28, 1904, Page 5

‘NELLY FARREN DEAD IN LONDON Old-Time Stage Favorite from Gaiety Theatre Succumbs to Gouty Affection of the Heart | —Invalid for Years. LONDON, April °%—Nelly Farren, an old-time Gaiety Theatre favorite, and for more than a quarter of a century the most popular comedienne in Eng- land, died this morning of a gouty atf- fection of the heart Few actresses on the English stage ever attained the general popularity of Nelly Farren and, when forced to aban- don her profession from {Il health, and ruined by unlucky .theatrical ventures, @ beneft was tendered to her in the Drury Lane Theatre in March, 1898, the Pritish public opened {ts purse with y unprecedented in the his- drama. Company that visited the Uinted States Upon returning to England she suf- fered from partial p ysis and never -was able again . After years of an adventt which long was the tion of her theatr brought her little This only partia celal distress and hi was the most rem 1 ever conceived in the city of London. All the leading actors, actresses and theatrical managers co-o} scheme «the Drur; was seleciid for the perfor Sale of Seats Netted 825,000, Weeks before the day set for the ben- efit all the choice seats were sold, net- ting $2,000, while subscriptions poured in from many sources. George Ed- wardes contributed $1,000, the Roth- schilds $1,000, the Duke of Beaufort $100, Lord Roseberry $100, Lord Latham, the Duke of Fife, Earl Cadogan and Lord Farquahar each a similar amount. Before midnight on the day proceed- ing the benefit a great crowd provided with camp stools and lunches collected in front of the theatre awaiting the opening of the sale of seats. This monster benefit was an occasion of such public moment that all the evening newspapers published bulletins about the throngs at the theatre. As early as 8.30 o'clock In the morn- ing a crowd of 3,000 people besieged the dvors of Drury Lane Theatre awaiting the opening at 10.80 o'clock. ‘The per- formance began at 12,25 amid a scene of tremenglous enthusiasm, When Miss Farren appeared the great throng arose and cheered her wildly for several minutes, She was so overcome by the Greeting that she burst into tears Prince of Wales Sponsor. Among ‘the sectors and actresses who assisted in the performance were: Sir Henry Irving, Seymour Hicks, Bllaline Terriss, Harry Nicholls, George Alex- ander, Julia Neilson, Beerbohm Tree, John Hare, Charles Hawtry, Herbert War , Lous Waller, Aribue Rob- erts, evalier, who made pearance don for year, singing Enry 'Awking, Lady, Bancroft, Lyd om} e Bantley, 08 Wyndham, Blfen Terry, Mary Moore, Mrs. Dion ault,” Paul Arthur, Fred Terry, Phyllis Bro Sam Bterm, G Mauger, Bthel be used as sponsor of the enterprise. fhe street band was composed of well- jKnown orchestra leaders. Outside the \theatre great crowds lined the streets, who cheered Miss Farren on her de- ‘st @D-/| goes now to France, where she ts to +! who will complete her musical educa- THE WORLD: CHURSDAY EVENING, APRIT. 28, 1904. KATHERINE GREY, NOW SUING | JACK MASON FOR A SEPARATION, | Will Op The 14th Street Store en Its Doors to the Public Saturday, April 30th Without exception, condition or restriction, all the people of Greater New York and vicinity are invited to attend the opening of The 14th Street Store Saturday morning, April 30th, at 9 o’clock. It will be an event that none should miss. PLAVERS SUFFER [NO DETAILS FOR FROM SORE THROAT] ACTOR JACK MASON ‘ U | Grace George, Richard Carle,| His Plea for Bill of Particulars | James E. Sullivan and Others} jn Katherine Grey’s Suit for al Are Laid Up Because 91 the) Separation Is Refused by Jus- | Disagreeable Weather. tice MacLean, : | Grace George, who Is playing In the mp vival of ‘The Two Orphans" at the New Amsterdam, has a sore throat, and for| * the time being her place is filled by a substitute. She is at Lakewood recover-|~ ing her health. Richard Carle, star in The Tender- foot, ' is laid up with a sore throat. So fs James E. Sullivan, comedian in the|* “Red Feather,” at the Grand Opera-| ud 8 vol House. In fact, sore throat seems to be play- (mg havoc with thatrical persons Players of minor parts and chorus girls are all talking hoarse and teliing how|h t wite, the weather has put them “under the| ,itgne Bi By yit to Jus weather.” CALVE SAILS FOR FRANCE. © has no me | what women his wife has In mind, and | consequently cannot know how to meet | he will | and has en during 'y to her reat mental of mind.” Katherine every purchase. Prima Donna Will Appear at the Opera Comique. Mme. Calve, whose troubles have been published at much length, was among those who sailed to-day on La Savole. The singer sald she would return here next season and would then be under the management of B.C. Whitney. She appear at the Opera Comique. ‘With Mme. Calve sailed Miss Eva Palmer, the young American singer, tion abroad. On La Savote also sailed John Wana- maker, who said he was going abroad on pleasure and that he would be on the other side until early tredune, ——=>__ TOOK LAUDANUM TO END LIFE. Exhibit Room on the Fifth Floor. opportunity to begin saving B. & M. Blue Trading Stamps. Cut Out This Directory of the 14th Street Store] and Bring It With You. : Ushers will be stationed at every entrancé, and numbers of them in every aisle on each floor to direct guests to the various departments,!show~ them about and answer questions, but to readily acquaint everybody with this information in advance, the following directory is published : +-+++.-Ast floor | Flowers and Feathers... Trimmed Hats... Untrimmed Hats. Wrappers.. ture ag heartily almost as they | “Ayice"Thomas, a colored woman liv- | st floor Eheared Queen, Victoria upon the >| ing at No, gai West Forty-fourth street, | | TOOTH CREAM 25¢ Hostery .. satOn ok coda Of the beneft, more than| attempted suicide by taking laudanum | || WHITENS AND PRESERVES TEETH Ladies’ an A $29,000, rave Miss Farren a © je] to-day. She was removed to Roosevelt FOR SALE BY ALL ORUGCISTS Underwear oor ‘income for the rest of her life. Hospital. Men’s Furnishings 1st floor = sree as = = Men's Knit Undeywea ist floor | Silks and Velvets.. ist floor Colored Dress Goods Ast floor | floor st floor Black Goods. Laces . floor Ladies’ Neckwear & Velling 1st floor «sist floor Handkerchiefs Linens and White Good: ist floor Linings. ist floor ist floor Notions... Drugs and Toile 1st floor Stationery ..- 1st floor Embroidery .. RHEUMATISM CURE 1 it Fails, 1 Will Refund Your Money I The preparation of this tobacco is identically the sare as of that used in the | finest cigars. They are tom Cure will that my Rbeumat! the Arms, » shooting pains {9 put up in convenient Back or Breast and MRheumatte ind } ve Soreness of apy part of the boxes, containing 5 for 10 FR Ste! ..°teunn ] “4 sg effec oe 4 anent cure o! breakage. wed. or pain in the back, Lameness, Sti {and Swollen Joints, and all pains in hips ‘nd loins, The remedy does not put the | disease. to sleep, but drives tt from the | \ystom, It neutralizes the acid and makes | good, rich, red blood. Get a bottle of this remedy, and tf you are not perfectly satisfied with results 1 will refund your money.—-MUNYON, If your dealer does not keep them, send us $1.00 and we will send you 50 by express, prepaid. Ribbons ..... Trimmings Ast floor Jewelry ...... «ist floor Leather Goods, ist floor Patterns -1st floor Umbrella: -1st floor Men's and 1st floor | Cigar Department....... -1st floor | Cut Flower Department Ast floor Art Goods ..........005-.565 ist floor Muslin Underwear, Petti- coats «+... -- 2nd floor Corsets... . 2nd floor Infants’ Wear. -.2nd floor Waists . 2nd floor Misses’ Sults and Coats......2nd floor Ladies’ Sults.. 2nd floor Ladies’ Cloaks.. ..2nd floor | To Be Continued To-morrow with Additional Stirrin: AZ worth (ten) [%) of S. & H. Green Trading Stamps Given Free for the outside Wrapper and Label taken from a 2OC, bottle of ershire) when (the oniy imported W owned or presented at any of t operated in %%, the U. Read The World Almanac for 1904 sunvay WORLD WANTS WORK 1 1,000 SUBJECTS, play a most important part in the lives of everybody and add strong chapters to the mercantile history of New York. policy of treating all alike, its wide variety of wares, and the magic of its low prices, to that great mass of sturdy people who love their country, their families and their homes. You, and all of you, who read this announce- ment must come to the opening Saturday. See everything there is to see. you can pass judgment upon the efforts that have been put forth. The 14th Street Store Is in the Very District of Greater New York and Vicinity In planning the construction of The 14th Street Store, Mr. Henry Siegel and his associates made an ex- haustive study of topographical conditions and transportation facilities. that Sixth Avenue and Fourteenth Street will, for all time to come, be Sixth Avenue’s Busy Corner. During a period of forty years this location has held undisputed sway as the centre of New York’s shopping activity, and with the opening of The 14th Street Store, Saturday, April 30th, there will be witnessed a scene that will be memorable in the annals of the City. Those thousands who have been put to so much inconvenience during the building process of this mammoth store will gladly turn to their new shopping home. 50 B. & M. Blue Trading Stamps Free The 14th Street Store has permanently adopted the Benedict & Mac- farlane Co. system of Blue Trading Stamps, and these stamps will be a part of They will cost our customers absolutely nothing. During Saturday, April 30th, and all the following week, 50 B, & M. Blue Trading Stamps will be given free to everybody starting a new book at The 14th Street Store, 20 when you enter the Store and 30 when you visit the Premium Everybody should take advantage of this thing to buy or not. Sheet Music... Men’s and Boy: Men's and Boys’ Hats Shoes............. ++: Ke Trunks and Baby Carriages. Sporting Goods... Sewing Machine: Toys.... ... Upholstery. ‘ | Blankets and Comfortables.. Manicure Departmen rf Hair Dressing 10,000 FACTS, From the beginning it will It will appeal with its Come whether you have any- That’s the only way Heart of the Shopping The unanimous conclusion was reached Music in the Air The FamousTwenty-third Regi-, ment Band, for the past three years at Manhattan Beach, will furnish band music on the Sixth Floor, and splendid orchestras will be pl ‘ in different parts of the building.. All of these will render popular’ music selections at short intervals. / Pictures.........--+++sseesee.-. Ath Moor i 2nd floor | Carpets, Mattings and Rugs..Ath}floor 2nd floor | Furniture and Bedding. ......5th floor Blue Trading Stamp Premium Exhibit Room.. . + 6th floor 3rd floor | Groceries .......- seeee 8rd floor | Wines and Liquors. ..3rd floor | Restaurant. . .3rd floor | Fruits and Veg 's 3rd floor | Flowers in Pots......- ay Meat and Fish Departm: ..3rd floor | House Furnishings. --3rd floor | Silverware......... -4th floor | China and Glassware. : i Uae Store News. BITION AT OUR SHOW ROOM—VALUE $175.00, LIBERAL TERMS OF DIT HARD- Dh AY. LS SV OSATURTA MONDAY MORNINC WOND ,