New-York tribune., 1886-01-17
CHAT ABOUT THE THEATRES.
MR.. whIsTLERs VISIT TO AMERlcA-wHAT

reply, James MCNEIL whistler; ne
not know him. personally he wouldl probably call him
Jimmy" Whistler This fact with the added ore more
often lost sight OF here than in London. that this errac
painter Is an American, ought to make the latest
about him Of more than ordinary interest Amereans
The news Is that under the sheltcring OF ID Oyly
Carte Mr. Whistler is coming to deliver here his famo
Ten O'CLOCK" OF which so nuchIhas been heard. 1t
will remembered that this was cynical but amusing
lecture art delivered last year at Prnse's Hall, which
derived its title from the rather unusual hour at which
II began. That he will excite curiosity may be taken for
granted II his lecture, dealing 1t apparently did
with many personalities Understood only by the small
London set to whom 1t first given dOcsnot attrac
the attention it would otherwise deserve Whistler the
man is fully original Whistler the lecturer The
original OF BunOTe though these dubious laurcls were
acy ASSUMED by his follower. Oscar Wildel lie carries
eccentricty to its utmost limit, his personal
appearance, with the white lock in front OF his hair
which was feature OF Grossmiths make up In
Patience" being decidedly odd Stories OF his vanity
ready repartee and general ceverness strew the small
talk Of London society. He has many friends In
America, some OF his relatives living in Baltimore ami
will doubtless have good time on this side OF the
Atlantic 1t is difficult Of course, to be absolutely
certain about the movements OF star with so eccentric
orbit but far present known Mr.. Whistler
will be here in February and remain for two or three
months, delivering his lecture all the principal cities
both of the United States and Canada II Is not yet
known whether will adhere to the rather abnormal
The past week has been one OF urningled gratca
ton New York managers. The cold weather OF Mon
day. Tdes Day Wednesday irOze the theatre going
procyities OF the people we'll az their water pipes
on Monday night therefore the drop" at oil the
Theatres sudden and marked. At some OF the
theatres indeed 1t killed the regnlnR attraction alto
gether IIoOdman Blind" for instance though 1t had
struggled bravey for several weeks could not stand the
shock and this week Its place will be filed by revival
| NJ . 'nor" in wh a
comedian In New-Y York with Yer and, Guv'nor-yer
and" Even Adonis, which Is now looked upon as
species OF theatrical thermometer barometer from
which readings OF the state OF business generally
may be taker. registered Si00 below the average
Gum all the boxo Offices and It was not
until OF the week that better face put upon
matters by the moderation Of the weather Nor was
New York aono In this respect In PhilsdeI hia Miss
Anderson attT action sufficient to cause people to
brave the blizzard however, aud she played according
Colonel McCaull opened with The Black Hnssar,' on
which much money had been sreht; to rldlculousy
small house, and all his neghbors had the same tale to
tell In Boston Mr. Booth the only lucky one and
ali the other theatres did wretehed business. though
some Of tnem especially the MDstrels at the BiIou,
picked az wonderfully ater in the week. The poor
thai city has lately been quoted and out Of
ss being the most wonderful show town In
the country.
A. NJ Palmer's Views play writer's. with especial
reference the species Americana OF that genus, have
afforded for several writer's 20 free their
minds during tue week Mr.. Palmer was found
reading OF these expressions OF opinion day or two
ago, aud said In reference thereto My critics chief
| grounds of complaint appear to be that walt for
authors send their plays TO that do not run after
them and offer them large sums to write plays which
might Nigh, not be satisfactory and that finally do
not ask Bronson Howard 10 write me play To take
the last drst need not point out that Miss Dauvray
with comnendabIe Judgment has already secured the
play which Mr. HoNards clever is to turn out
/ ula nrfffo nv Ctn Mp
Howard commission The other objections are, think,
worth answering they constantly being used az
arguments BY people for whom have a hsh eseeem.
How can undertake to search among the as yet unds-
covered playwrghts on the chance OF 1nding treas
urei II lind a gold eagle In the gutter day, am
henceorth TO Salk with my eyes glued TO the pavement
| here any recognized craft guild OF workers In
dramatic literature France and Germany and even
| England have Take away Bronson Howard and What
recoe nized American playwright is there by play.
wright mean mot nan VINO nae i I,,ea @ star ~ Win &
lays which have stood the test OF time and have borne
S's veil Known literary man or woman win write play
and then because it IL not accepted or produced Is not
they expect to he successful first trial Even
author Daudet had to have the assistance OF
expert before he could turn sepho into play, and
even then not successful Two clever no. ell
IS,eIoTs and ut to certain point would act but
could venture IT, II was their first attempt In
sSccessal All that lies in my power will do TO en-
such men TO enter the Held, hut buy their plays
predecessors at this theatre and with what result
kve in that safe plays for which thousands OF dollars
have been paid ami which Will sell al very consider
able reduction for cash. They are entirely useless
Messrs. Miles and Barton by idle men,
though tho uninterrupted prosperity Of" Adon might
lead many to suppose that tine bangs heavy ON their
hands Rcsdes the Boston Bou which at this stage OF
their management needs unIemittng attention, they
have star on their han Is fit with play and
pany. This Is Joseph HawoTth, with whom they have
made q contract which they both reflect with pleas
ure 1t decided that Mr. Haworth shall not start
until next and their first task Is 70 provide
! him with suitable play. A meOdrama by DEunery,
hitherto untranslaed and unadspted was proposed to
rm TG wS W Mr eaTeny read but the reSnent changes Of
character seemed TO unfit II for Mr.. Haworih's pur
poses. play by English writer which was read on
Friday last will probably he accepted and In this the
Young star will open his season. whether in New York
theatre these two genial managers are so far well
content The Ministries have done better than was
expected, considering the weather and o-moroT night
their place VIII be taken by English opera for two
BOu into combination theatre in the ordinary sense OF
the term lie wishes rather TO secure attractions 10
which nS can give necs IL S snTSSS Sh5S Of
said he 1t ought TO be good for six months at leAst
Mr. Howard's comedy is strl running to good
business at the Lyceum, and though at the be-
ginning OF the week the severity Of the
weather thInned the house out, her manager said
Yesterday that half OF the week exception
| ally prosperous Yesterday afternoon Miss Dauvrsy
Introduced the only change she has SO far permitted
herself since first night she instead OF her
smooth dark locks blonde wiR and Is now collecting
the opinions OF her friends as to the advisabtity
| otherwise OF the change OF sentiment implied The
arrangements for Miss Dauvray's appearance at the
| Priucess's Theatre London during Wilson Barretts
absence. have net yet been completed, but 1t is likely
that the scheme VIII be carried out IN Its entirety
which Includes the taking OF tho complete scenery and
present company TO England
Rudolph Aronson said yesterday that It was uncertain
when The Gypsy Baron 4" would succeed Amorta" at
the Casino. The business done by the latter has
decidedly improved during the last week or two and 1t
will probably to paying HOUSES for six or seven
weeks longer The new opera has not yet been cast
completely but this will be Effected early this week and
the rehearsals will then begin In earnest MeaDtine
Uoyt ia painting the scenery which to be elaborate
and tho chorus are being rehearsed. Mr. Arons0n said
he was captvated by the music which affords delightful