New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-08
INCIDENTS OF THE Stage.


doubt prove extremely interesting In the two acts
Of Tho Tempesz' in which Caliban is most promi-
nent George Riddle who will appear In that part
wiz have the assistance of Grace Henderson, Henry
Miller, James O. BaErows and w. b. Royston. W. J.
lie Moyne viii DO seen as NORWOOD In the old
farce, The Lottery Ticket q character in which
ne was a great favorte at the Boston Museum. II
IS many years since Tho Tempest has been seen
in this city The last performance at the Grand
Opera House.
The PROFESSIONAL matinee of aThe Mascot at
Amberg's Theatre yesterday largely attended
Miss Martinot was warmly welcomed, literally
applauded and made the recipient of some hand
some floral gifts Last night Herr Junkermann took
his farewell in two pieces in which he had been
previously seen. Enthusiasm again ran high
At the meeting of the New-York Lodge, Actors
Order of Friendship, to be held on Sunday next,
the applications Of seventeen candidates for MEM
bership will be considered The order is growing
rapidly.
Encch vreeland, the stage carpenter who broke
a leg on wednesday evening by falling from ladder
while setting scene in "The Old Homestead at
the Academy of Music was reported yesterday to DO
getting on favorably at Bellevue. Denman Thompson
Is doing everything possible for Vreelsnd's comfort
The dog who was the inspiration Of the three dramas
which Mrs. F1ske wrote for the Old Bowery Theatre
was superb black Newfoundland, named Lafayette.
He belonged TO Engine Company 10, was great
net in the Bowery, and win be remembered by many.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Abbey left Havana on
Wednesday and expected here on Sunday. They
travel by way Of Florida.
Eugene Tompkins has secured the American rights
to Sims and Pettitt's melodrama. The Silver Falls"
which is now running at the Adelph Theatre. London
II will be first given in this country at the Boston
Theatre. "Mankind" and Tho Exlles,' two Of the
Boston Theatres plays, will be put on the road next
season.
1t is rumored that Gilmore & Tompkns viii
manage q now star from fashionable society next
season. The Iady's name has not yet been made
public, but IL is iDtimated that the disclosure VIII
cause a sensation.
Charles p. Palmer received cable dispatch yes
terday which said that Charles Glenny, who IS TO
support Miss Helen Barry during her engagement
at tho new Union Square Theatre, sailed on satur-
day on the serva. There seems to DO now reason
for hoping that the theatre VIII be opened on Feb
nary 2s The vestibIle may not be finished, but
the theatre proper viii DO fit to accommodate an
audience new SYSTEM Of lighting viii be used,
no chandeliers brackets being needed. All tho
lighting of the stage and auditorium viii be by
electricity and 100 lights VIII DO required
Eben Plympton began his starring tour at Albany
last night He appeared in new version OF Bel
phegor,] which he calls go The MOuntebank"
"A Postal Card,' light comedy by Colonel
Miniken, viii be taken on tour by p l.
Ellwood
Rehearsals Of Nell BURGESS play, Tho County
Fairs which is TO be the opening piece at Proctors
new Twenty-thrd Street Theatre, were begun yes
terday, under the direction Of Ben Teal The date
announced for the opening Is February 10.
The CoQuelin-Hading Company will leave Havana
next Wednesday, and arrive here in time TO open
on Monday week at Paimers. The repertoire for
tho engagement which is for two weeks, is 'I'Etran-
geres Mile. de la seigliere,7 Denise IAyentu-
rere," FrouFrou,H :" Le Maitre dc Forges,' "Un
Parisen,1 "Les Surprises du Divorce 10 Joie
Don Caesar de nazanS " Chamlac.s Inc s sale
Of subscription seats VIII open on TUESDAY InoIl-
ing, and OF seats for single performances on Ihurs-
The regular monthly meeting of the Actors Fun, Fund
was held yesterday, A. NJ fatner pIes LILLE 49, bsd
urer Henry French reported that tho hnd now nae
nearly s5eooo 70 its credit the largest apC9 ~
annual members have been gained since last report
The lease Of the funds present rooms IN run az,
managers desire 10 secure the Century Clubs BUILDING
in Feenh-st, as + probable the cruz sue sHgSsd
move mo !own Ions RareaS epOrsG thai during tho
ten months OF It's existence II had left clear prott
Of S4S and eas s ~ ras Of far lover
thsn those usually demanded Anberp Is 40 esatly
impressed with Miss sadie Msrtnots success IN comic
opera IL German that be considering the possibility
The trouble between Managers Sanger and French
about the ownership OF the play Little Lord Fauntle
royD ~ likely soon 20 before the courts. Mr..
sangor's complaint in q suit 70 establish his claim
70 half share in the profits OF the play was hnsaeq
do NOT care to discuss the matter. Ny claim Is that
PLAYS owfed by French and Sanger My ownership
Is not only for the run In this city but wherever
affect the run at The Broadway which VIII last tlll
May o. as originally intended. Afer that date
Francis Wilson Will occupy the theatre with 'Oolah.
Tie run OF The Niies at the Star g limited
to this week. The cast IS excellent and all the
scenery and properties the used In the
original production at tho Lyceum.
Charles Frohmsn starts to-day, for Cleveland, to
consummate IN connection with tho Miller Brothers,
Of Columbus, Ohio, five years lease with Wick Co,
bankers OF Cleveland, for the new Park Theatre IN
that city. II is the intention Of Messrs. frohman
& M Ter TO make this frsclass hiqhRriced theatre
for tie production only OF the best Eew.York at
FRACTIONS Already such attractions o. those con-
troTed by Abbey, schoeel Grau, the Madison Square
Theatre III. q. Miner, Gilmore TOmplnns, the
Iyceum Theatre companies, Z. H. sothern, Mr.. Mrs
Kendall, Bronson Towards plays, AL Hayman,s plays
and William Gillette's are holding time a. tho new
park Theatre subject 10 the signing Of the contracts
OF tbs theatre In that city on Saturday.