St. Paul daily globe., 1884-11-30

church, Chicago, Ill.
Daisy Murdoch says that she has received
several offers for next season, but has not yet
decided which to accept.
1t is announced that DR.. w. A. Hammond
and Boston literary man will dramatize the
formers society novel, 'Lal"
Mrs. Mills Hall nee Hattie Richardson, is at
her home in Chelsea, Mass. She has recov-
cred from her recent illness.
Belle Archer is at the head Of the Madison
square ''Hazel Kir5e'' company at present,
playing her former role of Hazel.
"Duprez and Son." the new domestic
drama at the Union Square theater, New
York, is filing that theater nightly. 1t is
a "go."
Mr.. w. J. scanlan, the Irish comedian, j.,
plays Friend and Foe" In Baltimore, No
vember "a week, and the following week
in Philadelphia.
MIR. Henry Irving expresses great desire
to see Dixey's limitations of him, since so
many of his friends have chafed him about
the excellent foolery Of his alter ego.
George c. Brown, Cincinnati journalist,
is at law with his wife, who is acting in the
Lost Cause company, regarding the custody
OF pledge of affection in the shape of a
twelve year old boy.
G. A. Davis will take the Hazel Kirke''
advance in Kansas City, No, December 10.
After billing Kansas City and Topcke he will
go direct To Frisco, returning TO New York
about February, 1885.
Tne dramatic profession has caught the
eclipsing diamonds for Christmas presents.
A number of thespians have recently pur-
chased fine rubes at high figures.
Lawrence Barrett has concluded not TO
produce his play of Thomas A'Becket' un-
til after his Australian engagement. In the
autumn OF next year the play will be given
with most elaborate mounting.
Madame Jauauschek, having recovered
from her recent Illness, will resume her
starring tour in the new drama "My Life, -
at Chicago, November 80. The play has al
most been rewritten since its production
Referring to his engagement at the STAN
Hard theater, Chicago, Nat Goodwin says:
'Oh, yes; we aid an immense business on
the west side; but it seems funny to get q
million dollars into the house and have our
share 81 75."
John Mccullough has returned to New
York after his aimless western trip. He
seems greatly enfeebled by his wild-goose
chase to st. Louis. 1t is strange that Of all
the actors friends there is none who will
zee that he receives the care and treatment
that be needs to bring him to himself again
A benefit entertainment for the Re
lief society will be given at the jackson
street roller rink Tuesday evening
Miss Mabel Davidson, who is one OF
the finest skaters in the conntry,
will appear and give an exhibition of her
wonderful skill.
''OG to Egypt did big business in Phil
adelphia the week Of November 16 After
three nights in Newark and three in New
Haven, Mr.. Aug. Piton, manager of the
bright, musical comedy, will open with IL at
the Globe theatcr, Boston, for one week, COM
meDcing December /.
Miss Bessie Bernard has been engaged as
advance agent for Grace Hawthorne. Miss
Bernard desires to call attention to the fact
that she is a plain, everyday "advance
agent" without any fancy title. Miss Ber-
nard served an experience in journalism,
and is clever and energetic.
The seventh edition of "Jeffery's Guide
and Directory" has just been issued, and
contains great deal of valuable :nforma-
ton. A new feature has been added, viz. :
list of debuts. marriages and deaths, in the
profession also of the production of new
pieces The book is very valuable one to
all Interested in theatricals.
Syfil Spencer has recovered from the shock
= fba r. I
Oak, and is now playing an extended en-
gagement at the Victoria theatre, Winnipeg,
Man. Her mother writes tnat the scars re-
ceived by Miss Spencer on her face, head
and hands are healing rapidly.
Edwin Booths season was brilliantly inau-
gurated at :he Boston museum last week
Cultured Boston did its best to give the ira
gedian a hearty welcome. Booth was sup
ported by the Museum company. Hamlet
was the initial play, Charles Barron playing
the Ghost; George Parks, Laertes, and Annie
Clarke, the Queen.
Mr. George c. Minis engagement in San
Francisco seems not to have been great
success thus far. The critics are unkind
enough to suggest that Mr.. Min, instead of
devoting himself to Shakespeare's verse,
should take lessons in clog dancing This
is rather severe treatment of an actor as ear
nest and conscientious as Mr.. Min.
Nile. Rhea has just closed brilliant en-
gagement in Montreal and Toronto, the the
aters in both places being well filed at every
performance. Mile. Rhea has signed three
years contract with Mr.. John w. Morrissev.
and early in January will begin an engage
ment at the Park theater, Boston, when
Yvonne, her new play will be produced for
the first time in an eastern city.
A gentleman whom 1t would be gross fat
terry to call homely, remarks to a child at a
house where he is visiting: "Well, my fine
boy, what do you think about me, ehl'' The
child gags himself with his fingers and re-
mains silent. "Come, now," says the visitor
kindly, ''Why won't you tell ME what you
think about me!'' '''Cause don't want To
be whipped"
Grace Hawthorne, w. w. Kelly's new
STAR is to be supported by William Harris,
Harry w. Mitchell, David Hanchett, Chas.
I. Vincent and capable company. The
list of managers, advance agents, ETC. /:
W. w. Kelly, Chas. G. Lord, Chas j. Walker,
Miss Bessie Bernard and A. L. Erlainger.
The repertoire includes Camille, Miss Null
ton, Frou Frou and East Lynne. The sea-
aon begins December Ia, in st. Louis
Another Emmett in the field is found in
the drama by Frank Marshall, rendered by
Henry Irving, and it is said, shortly to be
produced by him. Emmett is certainly hay
ing more than his share of posthumous his
trionic fame. Boucicault will probably get
out an injunction to prevent the production
of any Emmett play other than his own.
The latest thing in the way of advertising
is the method pursued by Mr.. Henry E.