The evening world., 1888-09-08

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UnHrnternl Pebble swamps MIR. Gardi-
ner's Uncle Tom "-Gencrai Notes and
News OF Plays, Players aud gers.
Miss Frances Grahame. who is at present
playing the part of Edith in "A Legal
Wreck" at the Madison Square Theatre, Is
the heroine of o pretty little love story. Miss
Grahame was for two years a member of
Frank Mayo's company and during that time
made the acquaintance Of young Ed Mayo,
who soon showed that he admired Miss Ora
hame very much. He paid her u great deal
of attention, but Miss Grahame, as the nov
elists say, was indifferent, Mr.. Mayo per-
sisted and has finally been rewarded with
success. He will come 10 New York within
two weeks from the West, where he is now
playing, and Miss Grahame will then become
his wife,
Henry Holland, who went to London with
Richard Mansfield, is i'll in that city, and his
wife, Miss Ethel Greybrooke. now in New
York, il so worried that she can hardly sleep
or eat. Miss Greybrooke cabled twice to
London last week TO ascertain her husbands
condition, but up to date has received no
reply. Her friends tell her that no news is
always good news
The big Uncle Toms Cabin Company"
about which SO much has been said. hos come
to grief and will close in Providence tonight.
Aunt" Louisa Eldridge aud one or two
other members Of the cast are now in the
city. She says that the actors and actresses
held o meeting In Providence to discuss the
situation. The company has done very small
business since 1t started at the Hollis Street
Theatre, Boston. The organisation struggled
along bravely In TINT city, ascribing their
want of success to the hot weather which
then prevailed. Subsequent events, now
ever, have demonstrated the fact
that " Uncle Tom !" at high prices, even with
innovations, is not in demand Manager @.
II Gardiner, IL is said, will come to New
York City and settle here with the members
reorganizing with u fresh, moderately sa'a-
aired company. Miss Alice Harrison, Frank
Mordaunt and others Of the present organiza-
ton are very costly Injuries, Gardiner has
present Uncle Tom" worthily. but Uncle
Tom didn't seem to want to be presented.
THE Old Homestead" at the Academy.
Is doing an immense business. On Thursday
night the house was crowded. rows of peo-
pie stood up, and 1872 was returned at the
box Office to people who declined the small
portion of standing room allotted to them.
During the rest OF the week, it is said, the
attendance has been equally satisfactory.
From DRly's Theatre yesterday o flag at
half.mast was raised in memory Of Lester
Wallack.
E. G.; wilt, proprietor of the Grand Opera
| HnuRa In PittahurU VIVA In tha oitx, xaakar
day. Said he: 1.-THE Paymaster ; 10 to be
with us next week. l had heard a good deal
of the piece, and it impressed me favorably,
But when we signed contracts I did not
learned that the tank is the star in the piece,
and ] am delighted. Pittsburg people love a
tank, and The paymaster' will make q big
hit"
The rumor was again current yesterday that
Miss Helen Barry had quietly slipped away
to England. Miss Barry was to be the open
ing attraction at the new house.
Miss Kate Castleton has been rehearsing
her now play. A Paper Doll. " in the city.
She will open her season in Syracuse Sept.
"a with a company including Frank Tame.
hill. jr., Thomas Q. Seabrooke, Peter f.
Daley, Bert Coote,. Miss Ada Deaves, Miss
Elvia Croix, Miss Marie Giroux, Miss Rita
Montgomery and Miss Minnie Varrell. The
company will be under the management of
Harry Phillips. Miss CaslIeton's husband.
Sydney Rosenfeld has rebuilt Miss Castle
toms song, For goodness sake. don't ray
/ told you."
Herbert Kelcey's wife, Miss Caroline Hill,
is engaged at the st. James Theatre, London,
TO play the leading part in TIL Ambassa-
dor" an adaptation Of F. @. Phillirs's novel,
The. Dean and His Daughter" In the
meantime Mr.. F. G. Phillips, it is said. is
with Nine. Sarah Bernhardt, arranging for
that lady to appear in q French version Of
|" As in a Looking Glass"
Great preparations have been made for the
production Of Fascination" on Monday
Cora Tanner, Col. W. Z. Sims charming
wife, in the leading part. Miss Tanner will
undoubtedly receive q hearty reception at the
Fourteenth Street Theatre. Fascination "
was given its first production last season at
appears in the duaYr6le Of Lady Madge Slash.
ton and Charles Marlowe, parts we'll suited
10 her style of work. Col. Sim has selected
the company to support his dainty little
spouse with a good deal of care. Special
Manager Price, of Rich lrd Mansfeld's
company. writes from London tina the young
actor is doing an extremely good business
and seldom plays to less than fl00 q night al
the Lyceum Theatre. Mr.. Price says that
up the subject and that they have boomed'
Mr.. Mansfield very extensively.
Gus BIint Gives n Party.
A chowder party was given BY the Gus Blnt AZ.
ISOLATION on Thursday at Petler's, New Dorp, 81.
and over one hundred men attended. Among
those present were Assmolyman Smith, ]. Fergu,