The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-01-11
FO0TLIGIIT FLASHES.
Doings and Sayings Of Fayorites Of
the Mimic World.

The other day there was gathering Of
actors and play-writers and others in an
uptown cafe, when the discussion turned
upon the question Of imported players
An English actor who happened to be
present grew enthusiastic over the su-
perior prowess Of Great Britain, and in
his eloquence quoted the celebrated
phrase OF Daniel Webster 5, in which that
great statesman declared that England
was power upon whose possessions The
sun never set Mr. Leonard Grover. who
had been silent listener up to this
point. suddenly exclaimed. '.It's mighty
good thing, too" The Britain looked
rather astonished at this outburst from q
well known American. and queried. Why
so ~ Mr.. Grover leaned back and IN his
most impressive manner retorted. God
Almighty in his infinite wisdom, decreed
that the British Nation should be widely
dispersed over the world. for the reason
that he knew the combining OF English
gail to any one section would make the
earth lop-sided."
The statement Ia daily paper that all
of the original music of Poor Jonathan
was not heard III the production at the
Casino has led to letter Of explanation
from Mr.. Conrfed, and reveals the fact
that in the third act Of the original YER
sion the scene is supposed 60 represent
.sthe Palm Garden at the Battery with
the German emigranIs trooDing ont OF
the stserage and singing Way Down
upon tne Suwanee River.
Helen Dauyray has been pleased lately
to hide her movements behind veil OF
secrecy. While she was supposed 20 be
quietly arranging for second tour this
season she had taken the steamer Lain
TO Europe and is now staying at the H0-
tel Metrop7ie. London. Interview wed by
the reporters, she refused TO talk snup-
Oakley Hall. writing from London. is of
opinion that Jane Is naughty. he gives
a specimen from the Dialogue An old
gentleman named kershaw is at dinner
and is asked by his hostess il be desires
some sweets. Old GenIs-'-Yes, feel as
If should like to enjoy myself later on
tonight Hostess" Williams, bring
Mr.. Kershaw a tariff Il is left 10 the
audience TO guess whether the authors
meant tart in its liberal or abstract
Specification
There seems to be no limit TO Mr..
Days anfractuosity. Here he Is under
lining:-'Mr. Days new version OF
Sheridan's School Tor SeandalF This
announcement would astonisn as did we
not hold in vivid remembrance Mr.. DAILY Is
celebrated coifaborations of w. Shake-
speare.
From all accounts "Ravenswood' is
noft eudn u AdtAufcs II L q NA>oStc1s ~ l.
Irving will not even wait 70 get ready
Much Ado AbOut Nothing" 10 revive
the dropping box Office. He has deter
mined to resurrect ~The Belis's and play
Ravens wood as little as possible Of
course, pride prevents him from shelving
1t altogether. We are ali human.
Joseph Brooks. w. ii. Cranes mana
ger, arrived from London last week on
the Umbria. He brought back Offers for
summers season with Mr. Crane at
several London theatres. and &c Is prob
able that he wil begin six weeks en-
gsgement ia june at the Haynlarker.
The IS A. s" gives an entertainments at
the Broadway Theatre, January Is. hi
played by well known actors. They are
now busy studying the diagram. and
hope soon 10 be letter and number per-
feet.
One Of the features OF "The Deacon !
Daughter" is real washing done by
the charming actress 10 a tub with genu-
inc clothes. soap. water and snds. Won
der il the company benefits BY thisf
Professor Hermann recently lost 9
trunk containing the skeleton OF an as
sistant VINO had been with him sixteen
years before his death. This beats all the
diamond losses on record.
for Rose Coghlsn BY her brother Charles,
is founded on Al incident Of the Soudan.
csc war.
Wilson Barrett's new play. ..The Peo.
pies Idol. i said to have 4urued out q
CHASTITY failure. II was Withdrawn from,
the bill last Saturday, and The Silver
king revived
When Io<<k RESPONDED 10 call IL
Louisville IN Other night 4ha R&s p<e'