Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1890-12-14


Opera Company, which comes 10 the
Lyeeum the week OF the 22d. There
is reason 10 suspect that Mr.. Alliger
may bring some other desirable attrac-
ton Tor tins coy theater during his
visit IN the Western metropolis.
An interesting story is told about the
wo0lng OF Lawrence Barretts youngest
daughter. She was visiting at the home
OF Stuart Robson, the comedian, neigh
hors OF the Barretts, At CohasSett, Mass,
last summer. ana WAS introduced by
Miss Alicia Robson 70 bright and
dashing young fellow from Boston.
The young BOstonese was smitten by
Miss Barrett at first sight. A short
time afterwards Mr.. Robson saw them
strolllng together, conversing very
earnestly. He afterwards met the
young man, IN whose welfare ne mad a
warm personal interest, and sand: 81
will give you 5000 If you marry that
young lady, and here is dollar TO
blnc the bargain" The young gentle
man protested, and admitted that the
affair was already very serious, and
begged that the comedian refrain from
Joking him about il. To make long
story short the young man will marry
Miss Barrett on next Thursday, and
Mr.. Robson will be there TO keep his
word, and his wedding present will be
$4999. The match Is happy one and
satisfactory TO all concerned, and Mr..
Robson, who is an old time friend of
the Barretts, is delighted to think he
was instrumental IN bringing 1t about.
James O'NeIl had a very successful
week III his new drama dead Heart"
at the Detroit Opera House, during the
past week. The play deals with the
period of French Revolution. Is intense
Iy interesting and is put upon the stage
IN "A sumptuous manner.
Geo. w. Floyd, who was hero day
or two ago in the interest of the "Bos-
tonIans," hopes to bring out new
comedy from the pen of Bill I'VE, at
the Union Square Theater, early next
fall. Mr.. Floyd has three years con-
tract with Mr.. Nye for his production.
Eduard Strauss, who delighted so
many Grand Rapidians with his delight
full orchestra last September, sailed for
home a week ago. 1t is said he will
return, with his orchestra in the spring.
WI scanlan is coming money this
season.
Sol Smith Russell has devoted the
past week to Minneapolis and st. Paul
to enormous business.
"Reilly and the 400" is the title Of
Edward Harrigan's new play which is
to open his new theater on December
%. 1t is of the Mulligan order.
The Theatrical World is a new candi-
date for favor in the dramatic field. 1t
is edited by Jos. w. Frankel, and he Is
making a breezy and entertaining sheet
of it.
Mrs. Leslie Carter's venture as dra-
matte star has been poor success. Her
manager is Z. d. Price, formerly Of
Detroit Nothing will succeed under
this man, and those who know hlm 10
Detroit and his doings will wish HIM i'll
luck IN anything he undertakes.
She had not been TO Powers this sea
son. Her best fellow sought her out,
with a carnage, at her handsome
Cherry-street mansion, last Friday
evening. She stepped from the porticO
into the closed vehicle, and In a few
moments they were at the PeaTl-street
entrance of the theater. "Whv,
thought they had canopy in front of
the thester. II was SO announced IN
September, and here | am without
rubbers and with paper-soled shoes on.
/ never dare risk walking across that
dsmpness and slush." Canopy I
carry YOU to the lobby" he calamity
exclaimed. mo; get in here quick and
drive back home. You are liable 70
arrest"
Miss Lillian Barlow, one Of the noisy
school girls in the BLACK Thorn" i q
daughter of the well known minstrel
hilt G. Barlow.