New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-04
ACTORS, MANAGERS and PLAYVRJG HTS.

statement published yesterday to the effect that
the Star Theatre would be again named walack's
Is entirely without foundation When the report was
mentioned to Theodore Moss his and chsrac
comment was what rot!7 Lester walIack has not
had any interest In the star for considerable time
and the lease is to Theodore Moss only.
Colonel McCaull returned to this city yesterday from
baltimore, where he had been spending few DAYS with
his family
None OF Miss Ada Rehan's family in this country
has heard anythin confirmation of the report in
London paper about her engagement to the son Of a
wealthy baronet, although they have recently had
letters from her.
Voeghtln is going TO paint entire set of scenery
for keenes presentation of Richard ILL.,
The redecorstons and alterations at the Btou are
being rapidly pushed forward This house will when
reopencd have auditorium much improved In beauty
and comfort.
William Gillette has, II IS reported written a novel
as well play entitled "A Legal Wreck" The
play will be seen at the Madison Square Theatre on
August IA.
Mrs. Langtry is reported as having intlmated that
the coming may be her last upon the stage
She has made considerable fortune and invested her
earnings wisely. Should she marry Frederick Gebhard
as is understood to be her intention soon as she
shall be in position 10 do So she might perhaps re-
tire from theatrical life. The rumor that she wanted
to purchase the lease OF the Grand Opera House
of course, absolutely groundless.
An arrangement completed yesterday whereby
the American tour of signor savini will be conducted
under the management of A. NJ Palmer. The visit,
which originally intended for the present season.
has been deferred until 1ss99O, at which time Mr..
Palmer Will be able to present tho great tragedan at
Wallacks Theatre, probably In the month Of October
before his stock company begin its regular years work
Sgnor Salvni VIII be In all his most celebrated i'm
presentations. and Mr.. Palmer now cOntemp'acs pro-
ducon of Samson" which IS one of saviuis greatest
creations, but which he played here only few limos
without special scenery Wesley 5 sson Will have the
active management Of the tour for Mr.. Palmer.
1t has been stated by Assistant Secretary Ben,a-
min Baker Of the Actors Fund that the delay
ing the body Of BARLEY Campbell in Pttsburg due
misunderstanding there OF the Of the express
pany by which it had been shipped
company Of colored vocalsts under the management
Of Charles II. Matthews, Of Henry E. Abbeys stan. and
James T. Smith, sailed for Jamaica Thursday the
Athos Mr.. Smith with the party, but Mr.. Matthews
remained here and will have charge OF Mrs Poers
The company will IL successful be away two years and
play all the chief Islands in the Caribbean The
principals arc Louis L. Brown. baritone Joseph g.
Stevens basso VIII H. Pierce, and Miss Matilda
Jones' pIima donna. Miss Jones is said have
narkable voice. and has been called the coored Patti"
Charles Frohman is expected arrive from San Fran
cisco tomorrow Monday lie brings with him the
manuscript play by Betsy b. the clever critic Of The
ArgOnau-'
Mines Levick will probably be in the east Of Philip
Herne.n
The regular monthly meeting Of the trustees Of the
Fund held Thursday. pictures OF emf
actors including Of Forrest received from
Gabriel Harrison and Oil painting Of Charlotte Cush
man Mr. Morgan the veteran scenic artist Of Brook
Ign.
Marsden who IS dispung the Will OF her unfor
tunate father Fred Marsden reported be trying
a living at playwriting.