The morning call., 1890-07-20

had performed on his vocal chords leaves bis
voice in but little better condition than IL was
before. Broken down opera singers, however,
never realize their inability 10 sing W men
Gerster's voice was wholly gone she fancleo mat
she sang as well as when the world was NJ her
feet
Many man has made his fortune by keeping
his mouth dlscreetly shut, but, Of course, TINS
wont apply TO Sims Reeves or any one in his Inc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall will make their reappear-
ance at The Fiflh-ayenue Theater, New YORK. ID
originally produced by the Kendals at the st:
James Theater, London. where it had run OF
40 nights. "1he Squire" recalls an interesting
controversy, Thomas Hardy claiming a bold
plagiarism from his novel, "Far From the Mad
ding Crowd" which accusation MIR. Plnero en-
pbatically denied. The fact could not be galnsaid,
however, that the motives OF novel and play were
strikiDgly similar
Ii is said that Stuart Robson has become a
complete wreck since the recent death OF HIS
wife, and doubts are entertained as to whether
he VIII long survive her. The comedian is at bis
home In Cohasset, Mass. and report says that ne
Is completely Frustrated. Mr. Louis James IS
with Robson as his guest, and doing bis best 10
comfort him In his afliielion.
The new farcieal piece, "Prete Moi la Femme"
has furnished Mi. Dion B0uccault with the SUD-
ject for new play for Roland Reed. The sub
Ject has been localized and extended 10 three
acts. Mr.. Reed assumes the character OF an ola
steamboat captain, and expects to add another
strong character TO his repertOTy.
Ii Slugger Sullivan makes bit as dramatic
star IL is suggested by the Chicago Herald
that Manager Harrison might let him have a
60 at Shakespeare. Sullivan as Romeo, Win
Maggie Cline as Juliet. would be dramatic
novelty, and one that would I'LL any thealer III
America.
Verdi has obtained decree in the Italian
courts prohibiting any nd-organisls III thaG
country from grinding out airs from bis operas,
as they pay HIN no royalties
When the announcement was made that Mrs.
Leslie Carter intended going on the stage pre-
dlcllOns were made that she would moi venture
10 make her appearance In Chicago. Inc
woman was misjuoged, says the Herald Mana
ger Hamlin has Included her among the attrac-
tons C) that VIII be presented AT his tleater
next season.
Arthur, Sullivan's first serious opera, Ivan
hoe" will arouse unusual interest. The COM
poser has engaged for the leading part Eugene
Oudn, whose wife, too, Will sing in the opera.
sig. lilo Mattel, the song composer, has
Lillian Kingston, daughter of f. j. Kingston,
who managed AItemus Wards tour OF the world,
Is now an understudy at the London Avenue
Theater.
Louis James can be claimed by IIlInoisans as
one OF their own. He was born al Bloomington,
III mat State, ana was at one time In business IN
famous Ellsworth Zouayes and went into the war
with them. He made his debut as an actor at
the old Colonel Woods Museum, Chicago, about
1877 III melOdramatic play called DEVOTION,
which enjoyed brief term OF success.
The DAILY Company are In clover. John Bull
has at last been captured by the American play
ers, horse, foot ana dragons. Editor Ledger of
the Era gave splendid entertainment Sunday
evening, June 10Th, at London, in honor OF the
>.
prominent In literary and artistic circles we're
present, including Henry Irving, the kendals,
Charles WIZARD George GIossmth, Agnes
Huntington, Mr.. Bancroft and Mrs. keely. The
houses at the London Lyceum are enormous.
The MendelssoDn Quintet Club of Boston have
secured Tor their INST violin tie now somewhat
famous lsidor SchnItZler, who has Tor the last
hve years been concert master in Frank fort on
he-Main. Mi. SchnitZer is well remembered In
THIS county as having been first yioliniSt OF the
club when The club visited California, Australia,
and on their return Travelled with Nine. Nilsson.
Miss Marie Barnard OF San Francisco, local
celebrity OF great promise, has been secured as
priiDa donna for the next season OF the club
American Musician.
Mr.. j. Thomas Mcguire. after concluding to
WISH San Francisco with - The City Directory"
changed his mind, preferring the heated term III
New York TO the cool summer breezes OF this
peninsula.
lille in France Hiss NIather visited the his.
tofical village OF Domremy the birthplace OF
Joan OF Arc and made study of The traditions
that have been handed down among the peasants
about the remarkable maid. This statement Is
good enough by way OF an ad., but II is absurd
when one comes TO analyZe it. Mather VIII open
in the Maid OF Orleans" at Palmer's Iheater,
New York, on September LIST. She will be an
ueipated. probably, as lie woods ale full " OF
JOans just now.
Messrs. Lock and Davis managers OF the
Herman-Juch Opera Company, Will open seventy
eight new fbeateTs next season.
Louise Natal Miss Louise Lester has been
receiving high communication for her operate
work al The summer season IN Philadelphia.
There Is 10 be legal squabble over The
Prince and tile Pauper" next season. Daniel
Frohman has arranged to star Elsie Leslie in
Mrs. Abby Sage Richardson's dfamaIiZatiOu Of
Mark Twan's story. Mr.. n. A. darcy has ar
ranged TO star Tommy Russell IN Nj. L: Ii.
Houses version Of the same story. Mr.. Froll-
man claims the exclusive right, under contract
with Marx Twan 10 control any dramatiZat0n
of the story, and viii attempt 10 eDjoin the Rus
sell parry.
The Lancashire. Blackp pool and Fleetwood
Gazette OF June 10Th mentions that Robert Mar
TIN OF . Ballyhooley" and g klllalOe " fame has,
in conjunction with Ernest Ford DrOuuceu
new opera called Joan; or The BIigands Of
BIuegOria," at the Opera COmique, London. IL
is described as "a Story OF the Stock Exchange"
The MarchiOness OF CarmaTthen and Niscount
GientwOrth were among The chorus. and Included
Ia the principals were Lady Augusta Fame, Sir
Augusta Webster aud Mrs. GodtIey Pearse, who
is daughter OF Mario and Grisi.
Never again." in The words OF recent cable
gram from London, ''will Charles Wyndham in
wife newspaper critics TO his theatrical perform
ances. His hat has gone forth. and the press
have declared II a casus belIl. When seen at his
residence, Mir. Wyndham said: With all due
respect TO the power and influence of the London
press, have severed my connection with IL Tor
good. certainly gave orders not 10 invite any
OF the critics nor 10 admit them Free Mr.. Wynd-
ham said that The brutal criticisms David
Garrick' and she Sioops to Conquer led him to
take The step. The public had paid no attention
10 tile attacks, but had crowded his house. This
rupture WILL II is thought, result IN serious
injury TO MIR. Wyndham and hts prospects in
London, as Two daily newspapers are reported
10 have given orders never 10 mention him In
their columns again. MIR. Nyndbam VIII pro-
duce new play next week, when 1t is expected
be vii! be utterly Ignored by every paper in
England
Phillip W. GOatcher, the scenic artist appears
TO have got into trouble III the United States
and left for Australia to get rid OF 1t. According
10 the New York Sun he changed his mind, how
ever, when he reached London, and remained
there under engagement 10 paint The scenes fer
new play which Mis-. LaDgtry contemplated
producing Now that lie Lily has Cancelled all
her arrangements for this and next season,
Goaicher has stopped work on the st. James
canvaSes and has made coed his first promise,
for lie has really booked passage for Australia.
j. &. williamson, the Melbourne manager has
hired him on a three years contract. The wages
ale 10 be very large-larger, indeed. than have
ever been paid 10 IL scene painter IN Australia.