New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-16
ACTORS. Managers AND PLAYS.

NrS Langtry has been served with n summons IN
a suit brought by Hawthorn. the theatrical costumer.
recover 81 7OO the amount OF the bill Tor the sup
plying Of dresses for superS and extra ladies' in
Macbeth Mrs. Langtry claims that the bin IS too
large by al least 5000 her estimate being the result
Of careful calculations made by herself and Mr..
Coghlan Hawthorn alleges that his charges are cx-
tremey moderate, and the probability OF an amicable
settlement seems at present to be doubtful
A contract was signed yesterday for the appearance
a, Nblos for one week, beginning March 4, OF Miss
Naude Granger who Will be seen in new play by Mr..
ruotson author OF The Planters Wife, Miss
Gran TER has not played in this city for some time,
aud her temperance on such day should be
spicious The title Of the play, which is society
mclodrama has not been decided upon, but the au-
bors original selection " Dcns and Palaccs'
Fiehtytwo Vassar girls will be among the audience
that will enjoy "Nadiy' at the Casino this afternoon.
After the performance the fair students Will return 10
pouehkeepse Mr.. NJ Il. Cochrane, superintendent
of IN, college viii have the responsibility of
notins and protecting this bevy of beauty and brains.
seats have been secured for the party in Rows 10 L.
Some extremely interesting reminiscent rchcarsals OF
spccial scenes likely to be INDUCED In az the
college on Saturday evening" but admission will be
denied even TO the press.
The tour of "A Possible Case" will close after
next week. When the route mapped out IT was
expected that the piece could DO played next month
a, the Union square Theatre, following Miss Helen
Barry but the delay In the rebuilding has compelled
Manager Hill TO call in 81" Possible Case" no
more advantageous Outoftown dates could be
cured.
The performance at the Lyceum yesterday afternoon
I'm aid of the Fresh Air Home at Summit drew an
audience that crowded the theatre and many tickets
were sold tina, were not used, the charity will be
richer by several hundred dollars. The plays
Ernestine" and The. Dead Shot" were given with
remarkable ncatness and spirit. Henry Miller, OF
the Lyceum Company appeared good advantage
in Erncstne7 The Misses Alice and Rita Lawrence,
Vida Croly and Messrs. George W. Nicholas. Edward
Fales Coward, Valentine G. Hale, Francis Conrad
and Francis Griswod Landon were In the casts
Tonight Will witness Mis-. Potter's last performance
of Antony and Cleopatra in New-YOrk this season.
Nine. lIadng, who, with the other members of the
Coquelin Company. Will arrive from Havana in the
aftcmoon has simifed her intention of seeing the
tragedy in the evening.
1t is announced that Mrs Kate ClaXtOn Will
retire from the stage mex, month. The similar in
tentions of her husband Charles A. stevenson, were
recently mentioned.
As stated yesterday the reported refusal of Nine.
ModjcSha to appear next season with Edwin Booth IS
probably Incorrect, and Mr.. Booths managers are
confident that the arrangements satisfactory. Il
is said that the contract of Nine Modjeska with
Joseph Brooks and Nixon & Zimmerman assures her
a net income OF II 200 week.
of the G9cek tragedy Electra by Sophoces, which
will he given at the Lyceum Theatre at a special
matinee by tie students Of the American Academy
Of the Dramatic Arts formerly tho New-iork School
o. Acting) will be a novel incident o! the present
theatrical season. 4 new scene, achacolo sically
correct, designed by Mr.. W. II. Day, the wei known
architect, has been built for this occasion The stage
of the Lyceum Theatre will be enlarged. No front
curtain will be Us and the spectator on entering
the theatre will exact a reproduction Of tho
ancient Greek theatre as is possible on this stage.
The rehearsals under Mr.. BelascOs supeN iSiOn are
well advanced and the date for the first matinee
performance Will be announced in few days
Mrs Potter will appear at the Grand Opera House
for week, beginning on Monday evening. An
extra matinee VIII be given Washingon's Birthday
The rcpcrtOry for the week viii be Is follow: Mon
day evening and Wednesday MATINEE. " TWiNi Axe
and Crown: TUESDAY evening and Friday CM ASKING
TONS Birthday matinee. " The Lady OF Lyons {,
Conquer Thursday evening and saturday matinee,
" Romeo and Juliet: Friday evening. Nile de
Brcssicr7 This viii be The only engagement of
Mis-. Potter at the Grand Opera House this season
Nine. POnsi and Mrs. Sol Smith have been added 10
the company.
Ebon Pympton is in treaty with N. b. Leavitt for
a starring in The MOuntebank,' beginning al
omaha and covering Salt Lake City and the Cali
1Ornia circuit.
Maurice barrymore and his wife, George Drew
Barry more, have com plecd appear
stars for eight weeks during next summer at the
Acazar Theatre. San Francisco They win he seen
in Moths and several Old plays, and also in Mr.
Banymorc's comedy "1Iansiusion"
The w-England tour Of sweet Lavender un-
der the direction Of Il. NJ Field OF the Boston Museum
and Charles FrOhman. Will begin next week. Fred
Du Bots viii bc the manager of the company. which
Emma Madden, and David Young, Charles Bradshaw,
Ferd Hight and T. d. frawley.