The daily critic., 1890-09-20

lin. and they think it viii be great
"The Uharity Bau.r
The Charity Ball' has proved TO be
the most successful play yet presented
at the Lyceum Theatre, New York. It's
recent four weeks visit to Chicago
showed the larges, financial returns Of
any company covering a similar period
at Hooley's Theatre in that city So
great was the demand for seats that the
musicians OF the orchestra were com
PEELED to perform their selections on the
stage at every evening performance,
The play will be seen In this city al the
National on October g.
Footiieht Flashes.
The great Cazman, G. u. d with the
InteruatiOnalists at the New National
next week, wears the order Of his title
Chevalier Of Distinguished Diploma
It was presented him 10y H. r. IT. the
Shah of Persia, to whom he Is mimic,
necr0mancer and shadOwist by royal
appointment
f. II Sothern's new play, The Mais
ter Of Woodbarrow, is an undoubted
success at the Lyceum Theatre, New
York. Money has been turned away from
the box Office every evening since the
third night. Extra Wednesday matinee
will be given to supply the demand for
seats. SOthern will be seen at the Ma
iional in this city during the season.
The New York Lyceum Theatres
regular season will open in November
with the "Idler, new play by Had.
don Chambers, author Of Captain
Swift"
Pretty Minnie Cunningham, with
Marks Internationals, was once the
unhappy object Of the rather importu-
nate attentions Of the Marquis de Leu
Vile, who was so unceremoniouslyi Tilted
by Mrs Leslie, Miss Cunningham's
mamma, however proved amply able
to cope with the dire designs Of the i'm
Fortunate Marquis, and he was sent
about his business sans cCreW3aie.
George II. Murray, the representa-
tive Of "The Sea King" is a mild, in
obtrusive hustler, who secures the best
results without raising any particular
commotion, and who makes the rarity
Of his kind regretted wherever he ap-
pears. Many theatrical representatives
might make him their model with benefit
to all concerned.
- With a naval melodrama at Harris
BiiOu Theatre, "The Sea King" at
Albaughs, just following a tank drama
at the National, theatricals appear to
have struck pretty damp streak IN
Washington.
Manager Easton Of Harris Biiou
Theatre Is Justly gretifed over the re-
suits that have attended his efforts In
behalf Of the new firm, Harris, Britton
& Dean.
Mr. Harry Fulton, the clever advance
agent Of the International Vaudevilles,
who is now In Washington, Is well
known In newspaper rs well as theat.
rical circles. In Chicago he was bust
ness manager Of the Columbia Theatre
aud later became managing editor of the
Chicago Mail He has also been asso.
Ciatcd with Mr. Stanley Waterloo, who,
during his too brief residence IN this
city, achieved an onviable popularity.
Mr., Fulton Is accompanied by Mr..
Charlie Waite, a decorative artist OF
great ability.
Mr. II S. Taylor, the owner Of The
Dark Secret" also possesses o number
OF other attractions. His "Aunt Jack
Company opened the season on Thurs
NNl ulkuN anu was huNNNlAl anu NI-
tiste success. Joe Howarth scored
big hit in comedy and Mr. Taylor feels
highly elated over the success Of his
new venture.
The Dark Secret" has been playing
to crowded houses at the New National
this week, and a great deal Of its sue
cess has been due to the enterprlsing
business manager, Mr. Harry ID.
Graham, and the agent, Mr.. Archie
Mackenzie. Both are veterans In the
profession and thoroughly understand
how TO "boom" a show. Mr.. Taylor,
the owner Of the company, Is TO be con-
graduated upon having two such able
and efficient representatives, and his
Interests have been materially advanced
by their ability and enterprise Mr..
Mackenzie will only remain with the
company a week OF so longer, when he
will take charge Of Fanny DavenpOTt's
company, which opens In New York
two weeks hence.
Beau Brummel" Richard Mans
fields latest success, reached its hun
dredth performance at the Madison
Square Theatre on September 6. The
play Is increasing in popularity, and Is
one Of the dramatic successes of recent
years. An exquisite souvenir of the
one hundTedth performance has been
sent 10 the dramatic critics and friends
Of the company. WashingtOnians will
be pleased 10 learn that Alr Mansfield
plays In this city this season.