The morning call., 1891-12-20

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"You are very gloomy" said lady to
Marshall Wilder the other night. whats
the malter?" "0h, nothing" said the little
joker. Il am merely taking a rest"
II declare" said Lillian Russell fopdly tC
her little daughter the other day, you are
getting to be. great big girl. Why. YOU
will soon be of the age TO get married"
Yes, indeed. mamma" returned the
old as YOU"
During recent conversation relating to
the famous connubial felicity Of the Ken
dals an Engllshman, who is int innate Y &C,
quainted with the actors, state d grtyely
Mrs. Kendall once informed me that their
entire life was one of mutual consider: tion
and dread OF hurting each others feelings.
as an instance of this amiable unsGtish-
ness she said that they had been mpf ried
two years before discovering that both were
equally fond of onions"
recent issue of a prominent English
weekly declares Miss Ada Rehan has ceme,
seen and conquered so completely here in
London that it is surprise -almcat a
shock-to learn that in America. whers she
made her fame, there is a faction Of nnti-
Rehanites. These good people, however,
Whlle they are perfectly free TO Critically
kick Miss Rehan downstairs, have no right
to dissemble our love for her. We NAV be
entirely wrong in admiring our Ada, but ad-
mlre her we unquestionably do"
a pleasant little story Is related of Mas
cagnl, which proves that fame has not
spoiled that quality of character which is
as rare as Ii Is dmirable-modeSty. During
the first week of "L'Amico Fritz" every
one OF importance left cards, invitations and
messages for the celebrated composer at the
0urinal Hotel, but Mascagni was not there.
he was found after much search at mod
est Inn, and when questioned regarding this
habltatlon, he replied: 81 STAYED here
when was poor, in hope and needy, and
now, when am doing WELL should be I'M
grateful? L shall therefore remain where
am"
Dear John Gilbert is dead.'' says the
New York World, land with him died the
greatest master of the part of clustering
good Sir Oliver Gin 'The School for Sean
dal) that the present generation ever saw
That sounds well, but it isn't right, adds
the Clipper. Neither this generation mol
any other ever saw John Gilbert play Sill
Oliver. He never played the role in his life
put as lar back as 1856 he was an admirable
Sir Peter.
Mrs. George S. knight denies the recent
report that her husband, the insane come
dian, was well enough to promenade Broad
way. On the contrary, he is so feeble as tC
be unable to walk without nurses assist
ance.
Mr.. NJ. N. Ogden, who was connected
with the Columbia Opera Company at the
Orpheum, talks of engaging in newspaper
work in Los Angeles. Ogden has made d
better record as Il journalist than as show
manager.
Nine. de Gorezkowska- Godziemba Phe-
bus! what name TO fill the speaking-trumr
Of future fame), pianiste OF some celebrity
Will soon visit the United States on con
cert tour.
The big "Snbad" troupe rode from Den
yer 10 Chicago, 1927 miles, in thirty-one
hours; but that was six hours behind the
scheduled time, and the railroad company
returned 500 for every hour of delay, ac-
cordlng to its contract with the shrewd
manager. In that way it cost the com pany
only 500 for all the fares. The scheme
: threatens to become popular with travelling
managers.
"The Merchant" the Worlds prize play
by Martha Morton, has failed on the road
The rural districts let it severely alone
Adelina Patti will sail for New York on
December 23d. The latest news from hel
Welsh castle is that she preserves the Gus
tom of ringing curfew bell, for at a certain
hour she touches all electric button which
Informs the corps of servants all over the
house that the lights must be extinguisheG
for the night.
Robert Downing. heroic tragedian. the
successor of Edwin Forrest, so far as physical
proportions and voice are concerned, has
succumoed to an attack of acute laryngtis
and it is doubtful il he will be able to ap-
pear again this season. His voice is par
TALLY lost by paralysis of the vocal chords
observation-disclosures in strong cigars is said TO
be the primary cause of Mr.. Downing's
affection.
The widow of William J. Florence arrived
at New York from London December 9th.
Sne Will retire from the stage.
George L.. Prince, advance agent of the
Emma Juch Opera Company, was recently
tried IN Baltimore on charge of stealing a
bicycle last June and honorably acqul tied
lie remains with the Juch company, how
ever, for veal OF woe.
Maggie Cline's new song at Tony Pastors
IS called Paddy Flynn" and is said to
have taken New York by storm. Grumblers
at the quality OF the variety entertainments
IN this city can find BIZ the subjuined extract
from the new song how easily the New
orkers are satisfied on this score:
Wei. If Donoyans a better man than am;
If Donovan he wants another bout;
If Donovan he thinks he is a scrapper
I'll bet you sixty cents knock him outi
Arrah Donovan, or me you are pu1dingI
Bould Donovan, I'm going TO let you see
/ can knock you off your pins!
Or any OF your films,
Come down II you're better man than met
Carl Streitmann is n great believer in
physical exercise and rest of the vocal
organs. Indeed, so important does he con-
slider the latter that he never speaks a
word on those days when he is needed for a
special performance of an opera or when he
Is to appear at a first nights representation,
and SO marked are the results in keeping
the voice fresh and clear that he advises
every one to follow his example and write
their requests and conversation during
those hours previous to appearance in pub