New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-24
GLEANINGS FROM THEATRICAL CIRCLES

certain wel-known legislator who enjoys the
distinctive soubrQuet of the exwicked," found his
way behind the scenes at the Standard Theatre the
other evening When introduced TO one Of the chorus
girls, who wore extremely low-cut dress, he was
greeted with the remark Now I'm sure Senator,
we can't be accused OF improperly with our dresses
nearly touching the foor.' The Senator hesitaed a
moment, for he really embarrassed. He re-
covered his composurc with struggle, however, and
replied Well no. not exactly but you've lengthened
them extreme at the expense Of the other
There was more embarrassment then, but not for
the Senator.
William j. Comley, formerly Of the Comey and
Barton Opera Company, has organized new company
for ROAD purposes. He has purchased the rights to
" The Pyramid which played at the Star
Theatre with some success two summers ago. Mr..
Comley has chan ged the Of the opera, however,
TO The Royal Tramp" He Will open in Philadelphia
early next month. The pima donna OF the company
will be Philadelphia young lady named Blanche
Lamar She is said to possess considerable talent,
besides being popular in good society at the Quaker
City. The tenor, Donald de Y, Graham, also has
claims TO social popularity.
Byrne and wallack's version Of "Uncle Toms
Cabin" will be presented at the Harlem Theatre
Comique next week. The character Of Lawyer Marks
is dispensed with, but two others have been intro
duced on the lines Of the Judge and the Major in
"Kit. the Arkansas Traveller"
MISS Marion ClrOuy, whose neat WorR In AuonlS'
has been received with favor at the Star Theatre
during the last fortnight, leaves the company to-
night having decided to remain in New-York and
spend the remainder OF the musical
studies. Miss Giroux win rcappear, however in
The Pearl Of Pekin" Company next spring
Camille D'Arville's new opera is TO BIO brought out
at the Star Theatre later in the season under the
management OF J. c. Duff. 1t is an adaptation, or
rather translation, from recent French success,
and is said be peculiarly suited 10 Miss DArvies
talents.
when Little Lord Faunteroy" has exhausted its
popularity at the Broadway Theatre 1t will be taken
directly to San Francisco for extended run
A company headed by Luke Martin started out a
couple OF weeks ago with widespread announcements
Of what was called marvellous new play entitled
1.-THE Leprcchaun.p The company got back the day
beARe yesterday exceedingly footsore and weary.
Walking was bad and the atmosphere frosty. The
smash-up occurred in Richmond, Va, whence the
manager Fred Zwifel, departed for Texas with all
the available cash.
AL Hayman has abandoned his intention Of
directing Madame Modjeska's tour on the PACING
Coast
What is called Cycling Dramatic Company has
started on a tour of the English provinces The
members of the company do their travelling on ten
bicycles and four tricycles with larger tricycle. 10
carry the baggage
Although it is reported that Charles overton has
melodrama, "Roser la Honte,' for Mr.. Palmer, Mr.
Overton has yet sent no cable dispatch announcing
this.
Kate Castloton has not found her new play, "A
paper Doll" to be the success she expected The
piece Will be decently buried tonight in ST. LOUIS
and nor old Crazy Patch' will be revived next week
After all that has been said there Is Just posi-
bity that Francis Wilson may not appear with " Inc
Oolahn at the Broadway Theatre next May. MI
Wilson wants the theatre for season Of twenty
one weeks and Manager Sanger wants $4,000 rent or
H. with real estate security for the ful amount III
advance The time Is still being held, Dut MI
Wilson has not yet given decided answer. ~
A granger wandered into the Portland Ore,
Theatre where Daniel Sully was playing IaSt Weeh
I'm opposition 10 Moody, the evangelist, VINO was
nr.arhinr on the other side OF the street me
Granger was much affected by the performance ana
asked the door-tender he went out " Is inc oia
gentleman with the gray hair and beard MT MOODY
Sullv Is exceedingly proud OF this hist instance VI
tbcatrcal missionary work his part
There IS no truth in the oftenpubnshed report that
Miss Phoebe Russell, the pretty young actress VINO
recently left Days company, Is reIatVe OF OeA
eral Russell 4. Ager, OF Michigan
Divide Musin, the violinlst will give concerr 81
the Academy OF Music Sunday evening. IN which
ne will be assisted by his own company Annie Louise
TANNER soprano; Whitney MockridGe. tenor; 20
win NJ shonert, pianist, and an orchestra OF my
pieces under the direction OF Frank Van Der SucAch'