Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-01

HEARTS Observation-Disclosures PLAY-"THE
PRINCESS IDA" ETC.
The Mapleson company with Patti will
probably appear at FOrds the first week in
April.
- In recent letter to the Philadelphia Times,
Olive Logan comments upon the enormous sue
cess abroad of "Our Girls as she charmiRgIg
deslgnates Mary Anderson and Minnie Palmer.
The deuce of Hearts has proven draw
ing card at the Grand Opera house, Brooklyn
standing room being at a premium.
Kate Forsyth wants to play the Nelson
repertory next season as a star.
Steele Mackaye's new play is called "Da-
John Stetson has found his Mascot in the
laughable comedy of Confusion" 1t has reached
its Tooth performance in New York
Gounod, the composer, will be sponsor for
Mile. Nevada the American prima DONNA who
will soon be baptized in the English PassiOnist
church, Paris, joining the Catholic church
- Rhea has written play which she will pro-
duce next season. 1t is dranatization from
the French.
- Patti did go to California after many pre-
dictions to the contrary. She nobly fulfills her
contract and Mapleson is exceeding glad.
-" Frincess Ida" has pleased the Bostonians
The attendance nightly at the Museum evil
dences the enthusiastic appreciation of this
highly cultured community. The opera is on
for an indefinite run.
- The two little American rivals, Lolita and
Minnie Palmer, are playing IN London at the
alters situated directly opposite each other
''They never speak as they pass by"
Henry Irvings two sons played Charles
and Joseph Surface in private theatricals re-
Gently in London, and won the highest praise
for their natural and spirited acting The
father emphatically contradicts the story that
he will run for parliament.
young Mrs. Winthrop" from the Madison
square theater, has been charming all the coun-
try round.
Tennyson seems to be the Bun1tcr:o Of pop
ularity at present. At Waack's theater, New
York, they are playing LADY Clare" and at the
Fifth avenue perversiOn of 1.-The Princess
princess Ida"
: 1t has been said that the reason of the sue
cess of ''Princess Ida in Boston is, it was COM
posed by Sullivan.
- Mrs. Langtry's health has been ANYTHING
but good lately, and her doctor has ordered
rest. This is impossible, but the lady will for
neeS whenever it is possible
- 1t is probable that Clara Morris will play i'm
London next season under Frank L. Goodwin's
management.
- Perugini is going back to Italy next sea-
son. although offers to remain in his native
country are tempting.
- The editor Of the London Theater. an able
dramatic magazine has written a vigorous ar
irnt i'm ha ;ol,
assails the rowdysm which is frequently vented
upon authors and actors on those occasions.
w. Z. Sheridan will star next season in
Louis XII. Fine scenery will be gotten up and
the costumes will be entirely new Us well as his
torically correct. strong company will be en-
gagged.
- Barnum's circus will have S73 names on its
pay rolls, in the exhibition department. 21O on
the cars and twenty-three agents. the daily
expenses being $500. The tents will seat
2l.OO0 persons, and for the first time double
tents will be carried, SO that while the circus is
playing in one town the preparations will be
made in the next. There are eleven palace cars.
seven advance advertising cars and fifty-.our
cars for cages and properties.
- Mr.. Robert L. Downing, of Washington.
lately member Of, Mr.. Joseph Jefferson's COM
pany, has signed contract with Miss Fanny
Davenport for next season under the terms of
which he will play the part in Fedora at
present in the hands of Mr.. Robert Mantell. Mr.
Downing has come forward very rapidly in the
dramatic profession during the past three years
He played ''heayy business for a season or two
with Miss Mary Anderson, and ultimately
became her leading support. His engagement
by Miss Davenport is being kept a profound
secret. That is why it happens to be SO early
announced in the columns of the New York
Times.
-Campanini was asked if there was any truth
in the report that he is to become the manager
OF the New York Metropolitan opera house. 81
can't answer that question definitely yet" was
his reply. Zone thing, though, I am certain Of
and that is there will be no stars. 1 shall have
no stars good company and that is all; every
thing will be on q grand scale and popular
prices will be charged. The stars get too much
money entirely. / wish the stars would 90 to
the deuce, myself as well. Why, it Is perfect
shame the large salaries they command. Just
think of Patti getting 5000 night. 1t is
enormous! The whole company have to Tork
Just for the stars and the Manager
While in Cincinnati. at least three thous-
and people attended the production of LA Son.
nambula." 1t was wildly enthusiastic house
Campanini and Sembrich Were called before the
"Do Not Mingle," Sembrich was stopped ny
the applause. during which a basket of flowers
was thrown on the stage. kissing her baud to
the audience she picked up the flowers and
threw them back to the audience. When the
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