New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-26
THE THEATRES.
GOSSIP OF THE WEEK.

GOSSIP OF THE WEEK
Tho abiding uncertainty OF nil theatrical ventures was
perhaps clearly exhibited than through the
circumstances attending production and reception OF
"a scrap OF Payer ut the Lycsum Theatre When Miss
Danyray announced hsr intention OF produeins TINS
standard modern cemsdy she met on all siaes Win
eniroaies 10 change Ter mind. Not only was artistic
failure IN face OF tho memories Of distinguished casts
cngns rsund the play prophssef but she Vas asiursd
by those competent to udgs that hsr chances OF pecun
iary we're OF exceeding rsmoteDsss 1t has
turnsd our that Ia the duest week OF Tie season the
Lyeeum Theatre has seen audiences OF numbers Tar
sooye the average 1t y thought that the play could
probably be many weeks longer but at the end Oh
this week 1t must be Withdrawn This in view OF the
fact that had long been made for the
production or Bronson Hogarrs new play. Adhering
to his usual custom DIR. Howard has yet given no
hint as TO the story of this his latest work AL that NJ
known outside those Immediately concerned In 1t Is that
the scene is principally laid In tbs Adrondacks and that
thu heroine played Of course by Miss Dausray, IL an
American girl Of type differing widely from taat rep
resented By Kate shtpLev in One of Our Girls. Even
the name Is yet though under the title
OF CAMPING Out" the piece recently given one per
formance in England In order to comply with the copy
right laws Of that country. Speaking Of the prepare
tons for his play, Dir. Howard said yesterday GER
talny feel extremely grateful not ouy to Miss luvray
for the generous in which she has mounted my
play and the she has bestowed the aud re-
hearsalA but also to Mr.. Gostcher. tho scene
painter. and Mr.. Gossman, the maehnist- The
action Of the play the second act itself so
closely with the actual surroundings OF the characters
that the scene which is exterior had 10 be practi
cable throughout The rocks had to be solid enough to
permit OF their being scamperei over by The characters
and Even the waterfall Is NECESSARY though ia
chief use perhaps Is to add touch 20 the marveDusiy
picturesque woodland Mr.. Goateher has painted.
la the next Act too, stor has 20 be introduced aud
this has been managed with euousiy realistic effect by
Dir. Gossman. As the dialogue hinges the different
phases OF this Storm imagine with what nicely
the effects OF the thunder lightning rain and forth
have to be worked The stage hands have to 20 by their
cues aptly the In his interior scene DR.
G0afcher has pshed wonders. and much as have
OF the both here and In Europe DO net know
that have anything richer or more artisti
Speaking OF Miss Danvrays performance of Suzanne ny
Howard sad both delighted aud surprised last
Monday night have Mrs. Kendall so often in The
part that felt should be disappointed with any one
but that marvellous woman. away feeling that
had seen Suzanne ana more true aud artistic
\ In its conception than Mrs. Kenda's, the very
charm OF whose tender almost matronly, (eminniy
Jared with the hard, gerng character conceive sar-
dous heroine be. II is the ngenuousness Of this
clever intellectual practical, and wholly unsenttmenal
that my mind Miss Dauvray presents with all
eonradietoriness" Mr. Howarfs play will pc seen for
the first time Tuesday evening the management hav-
ing determined close the house Monday night so as
| TO permit of a thorough dress rehearsal
ME. Harrgan's The O'Rsagans" still attracts audi
large enough to warrant the supposton that t
will DO at the Park Theatre for many weeks 10
Come We have noticed, said Mart Hanlsy yesier-
aay but little change in the business on account OF the
Chrstmas hoiays. far as can at present the
piece Is good for another two months, but we are
already rehesrsng the new play OF which told you
\ some time ago IL Is TO be called McSooney's Visit
and think promises to DO exceedingly amusing Hsrri-
gans part tina. OF Irisbman who comes from the
L Of Lha
TO give hand In the St. Parcks Day parade. With his
affairs and his adventures the plot chiefly concerns
Itself There the usual played by Johnny Wild
and several other good Including an excellent
one for Bgs. Yeamans. The scenery IA being painted
and will be entirely local. including bic OF shantytOwn
and the Tombs inside and out Dave BrahaDi has
4 written thres songs"
At the Hollis Street Theatre. Boston, George Riddle
4 the reader and elocutonst Will soon prolnce a new
drama by Edgar Fawcett which he has been studying
for sOne past entitled The Earl" Tue play
deals with few characters and Is some what sombre
In character Upon the result OF its Boston representa-
ton will probably depend its production IN this oy
t,harles Thayer Boston manager said yesterday
Mr. Riddles exceedingly popular IN Boston.'as Indeed
believe Is 10 NswYork. lie Is therefore Of
4 attentive hearing at least lie Is by means a
stranger the stage his great reputation reader
might lead people to imagine He was for long time
member of the Boston Museum Company and besides
this experience in other well known companies.
lie several occasions supported Miss Mary AHdeT
SON. and in his time, young he Is played In nearly
All lines of business 6aye often wondered that he did
90 back TO tho long ago for tnink he would
soon make himself a reputation legitimate actor
tne high one he has gained as reader
| ana el0cutlOnist"
Next TO his theatre A. H. Palmer takes most interest
In the Actors Fund and no accordingly in de-
lighted OF mind Yesterday ut the happy result Of
| the professional matinee on Thursday. ave shall be
able TO it about $1,000 $1,000 TO the Fund.-
4 " IUh. ch ia have
been able this year from the city. With this
81 900 in hard cash the Fund ought to do something
worth doing and the holidays are over shall
take the matter up. Probably you will sac suitable
building erected before great while. Not only
delighted tho pecuniarY result OF the matinee, but
ueca hardly say was pleased enthusiastic
reception the play got at the hans OF the actors and
actresses Every point taken either with arpau
Of laughter ana Ms Booths great scene IN tho
thIrd act better received. IL 10 really re-
1 markabie play this Here in that week OF the
year when ever theatrical managers 9eart Ia heavy.
and YET the 'standng-room only sign Ia put in
front o: the theatre matter OF There Is no
question my mind but that the play viii finish the
season to gooI business as it Is nov playing TO- am
not die, however FOR my authors mafinees give me
Just enough work to keep me- pleasantly busy. alr.
Matthew's Marorie's Lovers IS in rehearsal and
she dae OF IA eerlormance will be fixed quite shortly
abe play, wa shall play il, VIII not Resemble at all
the yer sion seen in London. There In order TO h MIS-
John Woods peculartcs, the author had TO turn tue
part Of clever bright young grl into that OF vulgar
middle aged American widow, as tue LOnlOn pupue
understands American widows. Other changes We have
made here which In opinion improve the play vastly
Among those in the cast Aessrs. sto1dart sayini
| Holland and Ramsay and Miss burroughs ana MIS-.
Phillips. We rehsars ng it with great care uuch
So nleed, as though il were Intended for long run
Though little is said in the papers about Daniel
Frohman's experiment In the direction suppressing
tile bonnetnuisance at the Lyeeum Theatre the good
! work is going Dravely than many Imagine.
The FIRST night Of A scrapOf Paper" saw the ladies'
cloak room almost filed with wraps, oonnets and hats
and lines OF hooks been put up anu new checks
stamped Mr. Frohmanl said yesterday am agree
ably surprised at the result 30 far. The other day
received request for hundred seats IN block Or the
fist night OF Mr.. HowarFs now pay cheek was