Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-11-13
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.
JEANNE WINSTON AT THE GOLDEN GATE
BOOTH AND BARRETT TO STAR TOGETHER
RosINA voKES WILL NOT GIVE Up HER SEA-
soN-rEATUREs OF THE NEW YORK SEASON.

BOOTH AND BARRETT TO STAR TOGETHER
RosINA voKEs WILL NOT GIVE Up HER SEA-
| soN-FEATURES OF THE NEW YORK SEASON.
Word comes from the Pacific coast that
JEANNE Winston has made a hit in "Boccaccio'
! at the San Francisco AlcaZar. She is supported
oy the Pyke Opera company.
&C. NJ. Leumane, the tenor, was dismissed
from the Carleton Opera company in Philadei-
phia. it is alleged. for furnishing to publishing
house in that city the words OF at is Only q
Question OF Time," song from "Nanon.' Leu
name made several changes in the song, re.
Gained the work as his Mr. ~ Carleton viii
bring suit against him TOR Infringement.
- Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett is dramatic
| ing her novel, 1.-THE Fortunes OF Phillipa Fair
1t is now rumored that Edwin Booth and
Lawrence Barrett will star Jointly next season,
appearing together in 'Othello," "Julius
Cesar, and other pl ays
-Rosina Vokes' manager declares the re-
ports regarding that actress condition have
been greatly exaggerated. Miss Vokes' Chicago
trouble was mainly due to pleurisy. She has
not closed her season. but will reopen at the
standard thoater, New YORK, n Iveinoer ~.
- Henry E. Abbey is said to have completed
arrangements TO take Bernhardt to Australia,
INDIA. Egypt, Turkey and Russia.
George Fawcett Rowe has written an opera
called "Phyllis," which will be produced in
Philadelphia about the holidays.
- Nine. Patti Is expected to arrive in New
York on Sunday morning, and the usual expe-
dltion down the bay will DE made to meet her.
- Minnie Maodern has been playing in "Ca-
price" in Philadelphia this week to very large
business.
An English custom which the worst Anglo
phobists would be glad TO see naturaiized in this
Country Is that of ladies removing their hats in
the,ters. A regular crusade against the nui-
sance OF high hats at theatrical performances is
being organized i'll New York.
bronson Howard is reported to be writing
new comedy for Robson and Crane.
- Chicago. SO report goes, is to have the
"biggest theater on EARTH" 1t Will be erected
on Congress street, and Is to cost S2,25O, 900.
Its frontage ON Congress street will be 562 feet.
us depth on the other two streets will be 1856
feet. The structure will contain a theater
capable of accommodating 5000 people, with
arrangements for increasing its seating capacity
TO 10, II necessary.
-Campanini, the tenor, is to undergo throat
operation. 1t is believed that this will relieve,
II not cure, his laryngal trouble. and materially
Improve his voice.
-ModJeska's new play, Lies Chouans," which
was produced at the Union Square theater
wednesday night, seems to have been an i'm
mediate success Though unrelieved at any
point by humorous Incident, the drama held
the closest attention OIL the audience. The dia.
iogue Ut the play is commended, and it was
we'll presented by Nine. Modjeska and her
company.
i
am told by gentleman prominently connected
with the Casino that Violet Cameron's stale of
health is the occasion of grave alarm among
her friends The terrible torrent of press p u
rlency beneath which she was submerged on
her arrival is said to have dashed and daZed
her. She is settled into melancholy from
which nothing appears to arouse her."
Barley CampbeiFs siberia had it's one
thOusandth performance at Niblo's garden,
New York, Oh Thursday evening. Meanwhile,
htiu tod INV 4
fund III BiOomngdale.
-"SOphia," Mr.. Robert Buchanan's dramati.
cation OF Flelding's "Tom JONES'" seems to
have been we'll received at Wallack's, New
York. though this is due probably more to the
capital presentation by Mr.. Waiack's company
than 10 the merit OF the play. One critic says
of Buchanans work: "He mas attempted the
foolish and impertinent task OF denudlng a
classic book of the genius of It's author touch,
and, budding It's bare bones into u Gag throw
ing them at the pubic TO be shifted ana gnawed
Fashion has become so refined that the
Parisiennes now dress for the theater to suit the
play announced, says Paris correspondent.
At the premiere of an operetta they affect Iriv-
OlouS toilets. At the performance of 'La
FaVOrlta' they give a romantic touch to their
spienuOrs. a Costume was specially created
last week by Que OF the great cOuturers Tor a
"damiet' night at the Francois
-"Aiter Business Hours closes its successful
Tun at Days theater, New York, tonight. On
ward his new comedy.
The American Opera company opens its
second season in Philadelphia Monday evening"
in "Faust." The Philadelphia engagement
promises to be very successful Financially, as
the advance sale Of seats the largest ever
known there.
- Nine. Falda, the prima donna of the defunct
Angelo Italian opera company, declares her
intention OF recognizing the troupe Us soon
as Signor Angelo formally and finally gets out
together lot The purpose vi giving Nine. Valua's
country men aud women an Opportunity to
hear that lady> voice, and a portion OF the
money was supplied by her husband, who is
reputed TO be rcn.
Cautiously enough Violet Cameron's real
name Is said to be Violet Lydia Thompson,
though She is no KIN to the great burlesuuer
who bear, the latter two-tnirds Of that name
- Miss May FortescUe seems to have done
very we'll indeed ali things considered in her
attempt with "trou Frou; in New York Mon
day night. She appears to have surprised The
critics ny the cleverness and prettilcss OF her
representation Oi Gitberie.
-"JIm the Penman' is said to be drawing
audiences limited in numbers only by the ca
pacity OF the Madison square theater New
York. 1t has evidently seltled down for long
ruu.
Mr.. w. D. Howells' own dramatization of
his story, IA Foregone Conclusion" is now
In rehearsal at the Madison Square theater
New York, and will be presented to the public
al one of tiie series ot Special matinees which
Manager Palmer has arranged 10 give at ms
house during the winter. 1lr. Alexander Sal
VIM Will lake the leading role OF Don IppOilo.
The third season OF German opera at the
Metropolitan opera house, New York, began
Monday night with Goidmark's Queen of
Sneba,' which was one of the great popular
successes Oh last year.
In eXtenu;tion of his remarkable conduct
in DESERVING "fne Scapegoat" company in Chi
cago, Manager Clifton w. Tayleure advances
the plea that the memoers ct the company
were SO glarlngiy imperfect In their lines and
business as 10 contribute In a large degree to
the failure % the venture. Most people VINO are
Compelled 10 endure performance In winch
lines. feel ike holding the manager responsible
Tor neglect vi duty.
Negotiations are said to be pending between
Mary Anderson and the London Gaiety man.
aseinent Tor a long season. Should the ar
open at Easter In Character she nas never
before been seen in.
- Henry Irving will come to this country
next October, bringing the entire company and
scenery OF the London Lyceum theater Tor the
production Of Willis version OF Faust" as il is
now gwen in London. Irving's American sea-
sou Will De lOr twenty weeks altogether, Open-
Ing in New York On November. Miss Jerry
WA, Oh course, accompany MR.. Irving. Faust"
Will be the main feature OF the repertoire.
- Wilson Barrett brought out 'Cllto, in
Boston Thursday night Tor the first time in
America. The house was crowded and hun.
dreds were stanuhig. Tne play was superDly
flst ear 1h.A