New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-16
NEWS OF THE THEATRES.
WHAT THE NEW SEASON l. BRINGING FORTH
-PLANS AND PROSPECTS.

hes been prolific Of plays and now stars throughout
the country. Tho number Of successes. however mas
not been up to the average Of previous years. The
tendency Is strongly toward comedy Of the higher
order and the fact that the major portion Of successes
far have been Of this cllSs Of plays IS an ndlca
ton OF the public which managers not likely
overlook Farce comedy stll holds its own, though
/ Three Blind Mice" "Zigag' and Later On" have
been the only genuine hits vet outside Of NevYork
/ The old field OF mcodrama Is no longer fertile, ana
| writers In that line making use of the military
! element for Whatever novelty they can get
Daniel FrOhman tclcgraphcd from Chicago yesterday.
| instuctng the Lyceum Theatre Company 10 give a
! special matinee performance Of Lord Chumley' next
Wednesday for the benefit of the yellow fever sufferers
al Jacksonville. Mr. sobcm and his company
together with all the attaches of the theatre, have
volunteered their services.
There viii be a. change OF bin at DOckstadcrs
Mlnstrcls tomorrow night. Matinee prices VIII be
reduced hereafter %, 20 and 70 cents On Thurs
day special matinee Will be given for the benefit Of
the victims of yellow fever the south. In addition
TO the regular company. Digby Bell, De Wolf Hopper
Harry Kernel and sydney Drew have offered their
services.
"Waddy Googan7 IS doing largo out-Oftown bust
at IIarriran's Park Theatre and Manager Mart.
IIanlcy believes the piece win all winter Pretty
Annie ONcil, Esther Williams Mrs. Yeamans and
Ida Ward have become great favorcs at this house
Harry Fisher resumes his part Of the Italian des
pcrado tomorrow night.
J. NJ. IIlll cmphailcally denies the rumor that
Helen Parry has returned England. or has any
intention OF doing until after her contract with him
expires
Last Monday Mrs. NJ. A. Crabtrcc mother Of the
popular soubrcttc "Lotta- signed contract TO pur
chase the st. Paul, Mimi. Opera House. The
terms Of the sale 100000. half cash and the bal
within the year II the title IS found to be per-
feet upon examination, Mrs. Crabrce will at de-
pgeft 81 HAD fhc Tbc Of he
property negotiated by Wesley sisson, Of the
Madison Square Theatre. who makes neat commits
sion Of -. 500 by the transaction.
Although 3" Tho Kafir Diamond has not made
startling az the Broadw way, It's handsome stage
settings ard Louis Ahnchs performance Of shoulders
the man Of the swamp, Will probably carry the play
for some time TO fairly good business.
Mrs. Cubitt. wife Of the private secretary whom
Bandmann took TO England dcrlcs that her husband
deserted Bandmann for Richard Mansfield. She says
that Bandmann refused TO have anything further TO
DO with him when they arrived on the other SIDE
and Mansfield also declined hi, services. The
qucncc Is that Mr. Cubt is stil in London, and with
out money TO bring him home
John Wild. who was for many years at IIarrigan's
Park Theatre, appeared in his play. Running
Nid,7 at the Leland Opera House. Albany Friday
night 4 large audience which comprised a number
OF managers and professional people OF Thu, city
him hearty reception The piece IS amusing
SKI. Win pleNiN OF music Mf VI u mas part Whlcn
enables him to Introduce the various charactcrzations
which made him popular in New-YorS. He and
his play viii be here shortly.
Mrs Bcrlan-Gnbs will not, as has been reported
engage a company of her and go starring :
Juliet and Pauline after the usual fashion of
women in society who take to the stage. She has
scnsibly become member of the stock company Of
the Lyccum Theatre.
The removal Of the peacock feathers from the
Bijou has seemingly raised the hocdoo7 from that
theatre. Roland Reed has made the hit Of his life
In The Woman Iatcr,T and has been drawing large
audiences. 1t IS said that black cat which wan
dcrcd Manager Roscnqucst's Office during the sum
also had something to do with this.
Cora Tanner, I'm Buchanan's improbable but inter
cstinc play Fascination drew well all last week
at the Fourteenth street Theatre Matinecs espc-
cially have been largely attended by ladies'. Miss
Tanner IS OF the few handsome actresses who are
equally popular with both
Queen indigo one OF the first Of the works of !
Strauss, the waltz composer is about to have its first
production in the United states IN English Robert
Grau has almost completed his company, which Will |
number eighty persons, and the first representa-
ton will take place in Boston On Monday. October H.
II Will lie a surprise to many to learn that II IS IN the
Of this oporc,ta that strauss first wrote the
Blue Danube and one Thousand and One Nights |
waltzes
Bolossy Krafy has at last found the public response
and Critical favor he has been long striving for.
1t has como about through the Old, old story q Per
sonal beauty lie la, selected pretty girls for his |
latest ballet concerts instead OF depending upon super
ANIMATED Ganscu,es from other lands Is the common
practice among those who arrange spectacular pieces
The graceful charm Of youth and health in ballcs
Of Matthias saudogf Is refreshing after the aggrayat
ing LONELINESS that has prevailed 80 long.
Mss Fanny Rice, who has gained much pop
ulaliiy for herself in the part Of Nadjy at the
Casino IS to sing Of the leading roles In the now
Gilbert and sullivan opera.
George T. Timer will begin a starring tour in two
wccl.s In John 7. Ra-monds pla.. Colonel Sellers
The entire wardrobe used b. Raymond in the piece
has been given to Mr. elmer
The prosperity Of a LcSal Wrcck' at the Madison
square increases constantly. All lest week the
house was crowded 10 rs utmost capacity. Tho
east has been greatly improved. too Lila Nanc has
won nightly recall by her powerful acting In the
first act william Gillette, having com;lccd his
change, In this play. lcf the CITY yesterday. for
brief West
Tie Booth and Barrett combination travels entirely
by special trains hi, season, the distinguished
irarcdlans occupying their car. the Junius
I,rutus Boolh' -Four cars are required To carry the
rccrory and accessories used in tho productions Of
the different plays in their rcp'rtory. This company
will open the California Theatre, san Francisco,
on May 10.
BocaccIo- has proved the greatest financial
NJ Colonel Met aulls nahag'ildl career. NdllicA >
Theatre has been crowded every might since It's pro
iucton.
Tho J. C. Duff Opera Company opens its regular fall
season at the Brooklyn Grand Opera House
september "a
Rose Coghlan IS rapidly recovering from her an
nua attack Of hay fcver and IS actively rchcar>ng
her new play, "Joccyn7 She also pIactlscs daily
with the fols for the duel in the play. In
pcaking of this feature yesterday Mnagcr ptou
aid that It is surprising how few young I'm the
hamatic profession know how 10 hold sword
properly. much less To- In Jocclynr three
Gentlemen iu the cast required to a sword I'm
he duel scclc and Mr. Pou has been Obliged to en-
,ac, tho services OF VI. scnac To give these young
men thorough course of instruction. Miss /
'ochlan's support Will include Mrs. Charles Watson
Violet Black. Werner tlasccs. Henry NandcrhOf /
r..tlt. -I.IrIn.