New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-19
PLAYER, MANAGER AND PLAY
GLIMPSES OF PLANS FOR THE SEASONS
ENTERTAINMENT

5000 10000 miles Old and o experienced travel
Ter as he IT, Mr. Palmer had expl ored the Yose-
mite Valley until this summer and the impression il
made upon him can be readily gathered from his
conversation, which even when he is talking about
business strays continually to this topic Mr. Palmer
IL always good taker. and his vivid description OF
the marvellous scenery of the valley and hi, amusing
relation of the dscomforts of the tedious dusty Jour-
ney thereto, entertans his friends greatly " From
the ONSET said he yesterday, derived nothing but
pleasure from our trip. Everywhere We were greeted
kindly and parted from with evident regret while
from box ohcc point OF view We never had to com
PLAN at all. enjoyed have told you our trip TO
the Yosemite than all else 1t certainly seems to
me as though no moro lovely spot can exist in the
world Ny stay in San Francisco too was exceedingly
pleasant. They most original sort of people
there while their love for and pride in their State are
quite infectious. Now MS to our seasons programme.
We open about the middle of October WITH perhaps,
Our Society," though about this nothing is definitely
settled. 1t is quite possible indeed that Mr. Gleites
Held BY the Enemy will be continued beyond its
original season. Do You know that is a surprisingly
good play in my opinion He has taken theme
which has always been held to be impossible of
ment and has handled it so that is offended ard
all are pleased Apart from this tho play full Of
that breezy, vigorous dialogue which did so much to
make Esmeralda a success. But though I am uncer-
point jim the Penman will be produced on or
about November l. | may De building castles in the
air, but am inclined to believe that SIR Charles
loungs play will run through the greater part of the
season. Certainly it will if its instaDta success
in Chicago aud San Francisco can be taken into ac-
count Mrs. Agnes Booth will appear in it and Mr..
Massen will take lr. Kelceys part but otherwise the
cast will be as it was the road With the exception
OF Mr. Kelley my company all remain with me and
there will lie few any additions TO it, In the
time am quite glad to be home again. much as have
enjoyed my trip, which almost a holiday in the
MAN,
Lester Wallack and his son Arthur have both spent
tie greater part of the summer at their country home
near Stanford only occasionally paying short visit TO
! town. 1t has therefore. deyovcd chiefly on Kyrle
Bellew 10 give such Information has been deemed
proper for the outside world to know about the
| ing at Wallack's Theatre. Mr. Bellew has
spent his also ont of New York. but rather
further afeld than the Wallacks. He went to London
early in June, and after acting there as Mr.. Wal
lacks agent for the engaging of additional members
for the company and securing plays started Cd to
enjoy himself yachting cruise. He arrived in
New-York a week ago looking as pretty as but
with his face dreadfull7 sunburned. His silver bell
still tnkles on his manly bosom 4" | have had q very
Jolly holiday said lie. but not sorry to be back.
for have grown quite fond of Ncw-Yorh despite the
iuvariabe cold catch when l land here first While
in London was not idle have strengthened Mr.
Wallacis company considerably think by engaging
such people as Groves, the comedian, Henley, and
Miss Nane, of the 81. James, Theatre. The list Of
plays Who's acting rights have secured numbers
some five SIX. the most important perhaps beinL
Buchanans sophia dramatzaton Of Fieldings
Tom Jones' which will probably open It
is en- unusually well written play and eminenty Dict
uresque. Thon have new English play Harvest
and several other strong comedies We look forward |
to particularly prosperous season. for the prospects
are think much brighter than at this time last year.
and our experience during the past quite
happy despite all ridiculous rumors Out of courtesy
to Wilson Barrett whose opening night is on October
II. Mr.. Waack has determined to postpone tie open
ing OF his own theatre until October -. Mr. Goatcher
IL already at work upon Il scenery aud has made
satisfactory progress and shall begin rchearsals
Mr.. Wallack returns 70 town from Stanford"
j. II. Cobb. who l. not unknown IN this country.
having been here before Miss Genevievo Wards
manager has been in New-York a week or two sur
veying the field in the interest Of Wilson Barrett
big, good-humored Englishman he appeared as he
stood chatting friends the steps of the st.
James Hotel yesterday lie had just been telling
story Of Mr.. Barrett. who when acting IL a small
Scotch town had 70 play Hamlet" Harlequin
in panto mime the night. The local paper
morning praised the former but gravcy observed
that his Harlequin lacked repo,el" This recital
caused Mr. Cobb 70 laugh nightly Jut lie dropped
into seriousness as he chatted about his principal.
season. really have not much definite information
to give you said be- beyond mere list Of dates for
many points am waiting Instructions from Lon
don Mr. Barrett arrives hero about the 10Th on
the City Of Chester. We shall have. | need hardly
saw no ting to steam down the bay with band on
board but he may be met by few friends their
Yacht The only reception OF a seni-public character
hp he red i'm lnfO Iuh
on October 9. The company arrive the Wyoming
about October and we open for three weeks
season at the Star October l. with Claudian.'
During his NewYork season Mr. Barrett will probably
play Hamlet and Clito but nothing certain Is
fixed. His company all told number ftty-si1 and all
his executive people will he engaged here. The 7
scenery for Caudsn. occupying 10000 cubic fee,
on it's way here and that for the other PLAYS follows
on separate ships | have to hire large she'd here
the prices for the Newlork engagement and fixed
them at 81 for we had rather 90 below than above
what we consider deserts in that respect. Our
printing all being done here aswe get 1t both better
and cheaper than in England. As to travelling
season cannot speak with much certainty The route
far laid out promises we'll in one respect we shall
introduce an Innovation All our people, down to the
stage hands will be provided with sleeping and parlor
car tickets consider this the best sort of econ
naturally not offer an opinion"
Colonel John A. McCau his way to his hotel
from ci sev City yesterday afternoon mOpped his
sivc b ow a. be stopped to chat. won't say it's
hot, said he for don't want you to clang one of
those diabOlical bells under your coat put journey
even from PhIlade phia only Is no Joke in this l
weather / have just been looking after matters n
that city preparatory to our opening next month !
am having my theatre frightened up somewhat aud
Clare is hard at work painting new scenery for
Josephine with which open the season. The
Dpera is running here TO such excellent business that
we shall of course have occasion TO change the /
bin un our season is ended Our last night is OctO-
Der o and IN October / We open with the original
-ast in Philadelphia. Meantime my two other com
,auies will sing Don Cesar, FalKa. The Growing I
Hen and The Black Hussar on the road Though
Tor the sake Of convenience number my companies
,ne two and three place neither above another
But divide nv principals that one cast Is good as
another In November hope 10 produce Gilbert and
,ulyaus new opera, but have arranged matters so +