The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-02-22
DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL.

REGARDING Manager Mapleson's transconti-
mental operate tour, it is said that Mackey, the
San Francisco millionaire. assured Manager
Mapleson that, if he "would give the genuine,
warranted full-width Italian opera, and no mis-
take, that he would see to it that the operate
impressasio should not be out of pocket because
of his transcontinental trip" The Mackey
family showed Nine. Patti distinguished atten-
tions in Paris, and this gives color to the report
as to the willingness shown to sustain the
Mapleson tour.
The incorrect use of the word rendition"
as applied to the Interpretation of musical CON-
positions, has become Widespread throughout
the country. AS almost its only proper use is
when applied to the return OF fugitives from
justice, the manifest improperly of adding it to
the sadly limited vocabulary Of the musical
critic will be apparent.
LAWRENCE BARRETT has written to the Lon
don papers in strong denunciation of q state
ment circulated there and in America, which
mentions him in connection with the Prince of
Wales and other members of the + ,ysl family.
1t was first published in the Cleveland Plain
dealer. Mr.. Barrett says the monstrous falsity
and folly of the story are clear upon its face.
BURNAND's travesty of Wells "Claudian" at
Tooles theater in London is great hit. 1t
shows Burnand in his merriest mood. 1t is
the best burlesque part that Toole has played
for many years.
Miss CONNIE, the daughter of Mr.. Sims
Reeves, the famous concert singer, made her
debut ut the Theater Roy al, Brighton, in the
opera "Guy Mannering" She has melodious
soprano voice, but her stage Appearance is very
pleasing.
THE libretto of the new operetta "Nell
Gwynne" is found to be almost identical with
the musical comedy Rochester" written by
Moncrief, and produced by Elliston at the
Olympic Theater in 1918. The plagiarism APP
plies only to the libretto. Planchette's music
is original
In writing Of pleasant visit to Gounod at
his Paris home Wi liam j. Winch speaks with
enthusiasm of the igor shown. by the great
composer, and of his continued industry, ever
Mt his advanced age. Mr. Winch had the
pleasure of ex mining the completed first part
of Gounod's new oratorio, which is, he says,
Il requiem mass. The selections from this work
played by Gounod appeared TO be very interest
ing. The complete work has been contracted
for by Messrs. Novello Of London for f4OOO, the
same amount paid by thtm Tor the '.Redemp-
tion."
AT the Scala theater, Paris, the other even
ing after the close of the performance, Mile.
Dapare, the leading lady, assaulted Nine.
Oh rdy, another member al the company, beat
ing her face and bust. This action is attributed
to Jealousy over lover. The case is before
the police.
PARIS Is now indulging in a sort of Wayne
rian craze, and the Emusic of the future" finds
prominence on programmes OF nearly all con-
certs.
Mr.. BoUCICAULT says: 81 am going to spend
my summer in Writing book ON the players of
my time. have great deal to say that will
be interesting to the profession and the world
at large. / especially want to show how the
| commercial drama and the speculative man.
ager and artist have developed, and under what
conditions"
The scene of A. r. Cazauran's new play is
| laid in Charleston during the war Of e.ession.
Although this is pcrilous ground, he is said to
have managed his material with boldness and
| tact.
Miss MITTENs WILLETT, late leading lady of
Mr.. McCullough's company, proposes to star
next season in u new play written by her father,
well-known New York journalist.
| IT is rumored that Manager John A. Nc
Caull has purchased Mr.. Haverly's interest in
the Philadelphia theater bearing his name.
ELLEN TERRY's husband is Mr.. Wardell, an
actor and he has adopted the stage name Of
Charles Kelly. She is the sister of Kate Terry,
| who visited this country twenty years ago with
| Charles Kean. Her daughter, now a tall
graceful girl of fourteen, already displays much
taste for the stage.
LESTER WALLACK is said TO weigh now $50
pounds, as q result of his Florida trip.