The sun., 1888-04-07
SOCIETY ON THE . STAGE.
IT HAs a CHANCE 0FFERED TO Az
PEAR IN ROMAN TOGGERE
A Useersmsu Bert ef Mob Wanted In
"virSsnius" = Some Richly Appsrelied
Young Men waat - be supers,

An Uncermeu Bert ef Mob Wanted In
"vi-rsnius" = Some Richly Appsrelied
Yeuns Men Want - be supers.
Mr.. Gustave Mortimer. manager OF Louis
James and Marie Wainwright who are shortly
to appear here in a revival Of classical traga-
dies, advertised In yesterdays SUN for society
amateur sotors and actresses to assist In the
forum scene in the forthcoming grand produce
tion Of "virGinius" at the Fifth Avenue Thea
tire. Miss Wainwright, who is daughter Of
Commodore Wainwright and granddaughter
OF Bishop Wainwright OF New York, has de-
cidsd preference for the association OF $50
ciety" people: Mr.. Louis James does not OBJ
ject to them so long as they behave them
selves and as for Mr. Mortimer. his
personal attractions having had more de-
cided recognition among strictly soci-
ETY." people than elsewhere, he is actually
prejudiced in favor OF that element In any
production where It can be made an adjunct to
high art. Honce tho somewhat unusual re-
ouirement advertised. Society" applicants
wore instructed to apply on the stage Of tho
Fifth Avenue Theatre between the hours OF 8
and 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. but such
was their eagerness to respond to Mr.. Morti-
msr's call that by a little after Q O'Clock the
hallway gulch leading to the stage from Twen-
ty-ninth street was crowded, and the sidewalk
outside was blocked. Whom tho signal was
given for the trouble to begin they. rolled
In uron the stage like a sort Of tidal
Mortimer, @ briefly Hs auestoneG f as to their expe.
turned over to an assistant, who put down ~ their
Amateur nate Lesgqe."" Amarenth' '%and Ar MYTHS"
Well amons the
and almost without exception were recorded
with marginal reference that looked NE an
a ION for vYtn n
Early in the proceedings q stout fellow in
seedy rsiment demanded. in tone OF loathing
Say. are ye eoin' to put on any real ANA
Yes" replied Mr.. Mortimer shortly.
The manager said that he saw. and the sssdy
Gsi strong Tn
they all wont away together. They were pro-
carriaEe. bringing with her beautiful girl.
i@ns @ Tor the stage s' With teacher Of eiosution
The old lady had a head and face like Martha
TSs sda sqrH SSray q
charm Of youth. But the eirl was NOT put upon
appearing unless she could be present with her
IN the dressing room and behind the scenes to
sd and tina. the fs
Claimed four more. affrmed that he had for
" How long ago :" asked Mr.. Mortimer, with
| a gasp OF amazement
WIS G yds 5ss sS dfs9s hs
ager, with an expectation of hearing that tho
had been tn the IsRy boy
and.oh the whole range OF supporting
without Jupiter sigh after it. but with some
| thing instead that looked like an outline of the
full moon. and that did not mean enesgemeat.
supernuous.' @ At ali events. I'm older than 1
used to be, and don't seem to be wanted any.
give s my I srls rs som:thlns 70 DO. il YOU can p
wrote an old actor. in hard luck. and the Jupi-
%k bsb AND SrR d9x sxs
who will be ornaments in the forum scene. :.
4 stalwart son Of Maine presented himself .;a
Roman :" exclaimed the manager, admfringly.
I'm up to all these fakes. and can DO any
sto5s to hf sse
give mo = show. I. can't bother with no re:
yea'il tx EN- after that time I'm With YOU"
was rhs ID Hp Mt 81
diffionity about iIlne the hours for rehearsas
suit hSr oaine and put s,ss hsr the
IDENTITY belong to the lilly OF tho field" class
who toll not neither do they spin" yet withal
were gsrgeously arrayed. They wore fine
spring suits. diamonds. and shiny hats. When
asked their names they had to wait a little be.
fore replying to think OF good ones that they
could remember. Their symbol in the squa-
| tion OF record was an Interrogation mark. which
meant desirable, II they keep their engage
mont, but not to be depended upon:'
Much care was exercised to woed out OF the
prospective assemblage of "Romnn ctizsns
and mob" the undesirable elements known
professionally as "old timers" and round.
ers." both female and male and tho days work
ended in the finding Of some forty men and q
little over that number OF girls and women
whose appearance encouraged the belief that
they belonged to society" though perhaps
not all in the exclusive 400 prescribed as the
Limitation of the elect.
These. with the addition Of the greater part
of the " Paul Kauyar" populace, whose excel
lent training will fit them for readily assuming
leadership In Roman throng and who have
been already engaged will be all the citizens
and mob" that Mr.. Mortimer will require. Fol
"lictors," the regularly employed supernume
raries Of the theatre. will be employed. for" "
ciety people to carry fasces and do that sort o.
menial work.
A Lecture to Teachers Drawing.
Col. Francis W. Parker Of Chicago lecturet