New-York tribune., 1888-08-27
RETURN OF A BUSY MANAGER
HENRY E. ABBEY AND HIS PLANS
CHAT WITH HIM ABOUT THE MANY VENTURE
THAT HE HAS ON HAND,

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A CHAT WITH HIM ABOUT THE MANY VENTURE
THAT HE HAS ON HAND.
Henry u. Abbey, his wife, and Mr.. Abbsy's ntt,s
daughter Kittys landed shortly after O'Clock yss
terday morning from the steamer Bretagns An
were looking extremely wei and they said that they
wcre in tho best Of health and spirits I'VE have
done great deal Of rapid travelling" said Mr.. Abbey.
although did not get any further In South Americs
than Rio wanted to 60 on to Buenos Ayres. but
had only three weeks spare and was afraid Of being
kept In Quarantine. The New-York public he's,
know been kept to some extent Informed OF the suc
Of Patti and the coquen- Hading combination fn
South America but It is almost impossible to describe
the enthusiasm that prevailed. The South Americans
are very excitabc people, and whom anything plesess
them they GO into ecstacies We were In Rio for the
opening performance Of the Coqueln iadng company.
Tho piece was 'DAventurierc,' which we know 10
English through Roberson's FREQ adaptation called
'Home.' There is no occasion to praise Coqueiin ~
Don Annibal, that has been for years recognized
at the Francois Of his best parts. His sinking
into the drunken sleep and his awakening therefron
are among tho most perfect bits Of art have ever
seen. Hading was wonderfully successful Ny wife
thought at first she was very like Bernhard, but
Hading warmed to the part the similarity disappeared
and her own individuality stood out strongly.
"sTbo Surprises OF Divorce Is . wonderfully funny
play 1t is exceptionally valuable to offering
strong blu wbile allowing Madame Hading to have
a rost So, too, Coqucin rest on the nights whsu
Madame Hading plays her original part in the 'Forss
Master Tho company will como hero direct from
South America, arriving about October o. They an
booked to begin at wallacks on October 0. BY the
way, I trust the name Of that theatrs VIII not be
changed till after my attractions havc played there.
My bookings are for waacks. and In presenting stars
10 be sent around tho country, the old name has,
believe, considerable value.
.Mme Patti Will arrive in England in few days
Her receipts in Buenos Ayrcs and Rio have never been
equalled. do not know what she VIII decide to DO,
but she is under contract to for another with
the option Of making tour Of Europe or returning 70
South America
"sarah Bernhard is also under engagements 10 W
np till the end Of Juno She will make tour Of
Europe-cxcept, OF course Germany. whore they dont
want anything French. no matter how artistic Her
tour viii include Russia and . return to London foe
June.
al went to rrouvile Just before leaving France 10
ree Mrs. Potter She has been studying Cleopatra all
ths summer with Miss Glynn. the famous Shake
spearean actress and reader who once celebrated
in that character.
.Mary Anderson will make . short tour Of the Brit
sh Provinces for four weeks before coming out hera
She Will leave England on October g. and will b
hero in "A Winters Tale which will be given with
tho Same completeness as in London
"What surprises have you IN store ior ". M
AbbeyiD he was asked
"Nothing except tho probable return this season Of
Josef Hofmann. 1 him twice. He was looking
well and seemed to be In excellent health but has not
grown noticcably. heard tho other boy pianist, QUO
Begner He is nno player and rather good looking,
ont he has not tho attraction charm for audience
that Hofmann has,
at was reported hero that you had engaged Marie
Van Zandt."
"we have Q kind Of provisional contract With her
for the season Of 1ssooo but nothing yet certain
about it.'
Did you sec any now plays Of particular merit
abroadf"
"Nothing except sweet Lavender . dslightful
little piece Most of the theatres closed. spent
three weeks In Homburg, drinking the waters and
leading wonderfully regular life. getting up a
q o'clock every morning l certainly derived good
deal of benefit from the treatment. We have. s you
can easily see, enormous amount OF work on our
hands, and not sorry be relieved Of the RESPONSE
blty Of also looking after two New-York tbeatres.'
Mr. Abbey's partner, John Schocnei. and theit
assistant managers, Charles Chatteron and Charles II
Matthews and several friends. ct tho pier TO meet
and welcome him and his family