The record-union., 1891-11-07

Henry Napier as Frank Roberts, the civil
engineer, a protege of O'Brien's, was ex-
cellent in his part, and his acting at the
close of the second act called forth
burst OF applause that was well deserved.
GORGEOUS TRAPPINGs.
Goodyear, Glitch and Schilling's Min
strel Combination are cutting a wide
swath this year. The papers talk of it in
this style: .Oyer 5000 yards of velvet,
satin and pushes for draperies and cur
tains for the Grand Royal Court first part.
Comedians as Monte Cristo testers, vocal
lists as gay cavaliers, musicians as Monte
CrIsto fishermen. a glittering scene of
beauty; $1,000 in gorgeous wardrobe,
new and novel acts, new specialties,
splendid music, wonderful dances, real
istic Greek and Roman gladiatorial con-
tests and classic posturings. Charles w.
Goodyear, the quaint genius, refined
vocalist and fastest talker ON earth. The
unique character artist, Charles Z. Schil-
ling. the originator of instrumental
comedy. The great trio, Symonds
Hughes and Rastus, comedians and
dancers. Mazuz and Ahecco, the Arabs,
the greatest acrobats and gymnasts the
world has ever known. Sr. Gracia, the
only salterio soloist in this country. The
Tycoon quartet and hostof other we'll
known artists.o
STAGE NOTES.
Mrs. Lawrence Barrett is visiting in
New York.
The New York Clipper will in future
be issued on Tuesdays.
George Barrett's English company dis
banded at Syracuse, n. Y, October Goth.
s'Spike'' Hennessy and "Kid'' Mccoy,
OF 'The Stowawayn Company, are said to
be writing q book
Parker and Lotto have reorganized
1.-The Runaway Wife," which will again
go on the road soon.
The Mary Eastlake English company
is to be reorganized under the manage
ment of Fl. S. Taylor.
Katharine Rogers is quite i'll in New
York, but tenderly cared for by her
daughter, Eleanor Moretti.
Mrs. Langtry is booked at the New
York Standard for January 25th, when
her American tour begins.
Loie Fuller is soon to go out again with
new comedy from the French under
the management of Nat Roth.
1.-THE Lady from Paris" is the title of a
new farce that is being constructed by
Edward Hoist and Lew Rosen
w. j. Florence has signed a contract
with Frank l.. Goodwin to tour next
season under the latters management.
Martha Morton has already finished a
new play which she has called Miss
Prue," 1t is story of Connecticut life.
Frederic De Bellville will play the hero
In ''Thermidor" after j, Forbes Robert
son leaves the cast to return to England.
Vida Croly, daughter of Jennie June,
was married to Fred w. Sydney last
week. Both are members of the Pitou
Stock Company.
Mrs. Mckee Rankin has sold her coun-
try villa, The Knolls, in Westchester
County, and all her furniture, and is now
residing in New York.
"a Mile Minute' is having a run of
two weeks at Niblo's Gardens. The
prices of admission have been lowered to
Is, 25, 80, so and rs cents.
Montgomery Phister, dramatic editor
OF the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette is
at work on an operate farce to be called
1.-THE Golden Goose"
Alice King Livingston, who some time
since retired from 1.-THE stage, is soon to
marry a Mr.. January of Boston She is a
great-granddaughter Of the great Chan
cellor.
Jack Royal" the part Harry Lacy
plays in A. G. Wheeler's play by that
name, is an entirely new role, for which
the talented young actor is receiving
praise from all quarters.
uc hGIIud1S ClOS6u ln0 SIac Inodt0r on
Tuesday evening, owing to the death of
a. NJ. Denison, their leading old man.
When poor Gus Mortimer died, Marie
Wainwright was playing at the Fifth
Avenue and never stopped for moment
Clever Nellie McHenry has made an
other success with her new play, "a
Night at the Circus" in ST. Louis.
Nothing she ever had suits the queen of
condolences" better, and she has never
drawn more money than she has this
season.
Frank Mckee, general manager of
Hoyt IL Thomas enterprises, but lately
with "a Trip to Chinatown" has re-
turned to New York and will probably
remain indefinitely at Hoyt's Madison
Square Theater, where ''The Trip will
begin long run November 9th.
The most important theatrical news in
Germany is the sailing for America. Oc-
tober 23d and oath, of 120 members of the
company and staff of the famous Mein-
niger Court Theater. The artistic tri-
umphs of this company will be repro
duced at the Thalia in New York.
Edwin w. Hoff, the American tenor,
who has made such marked hit as
Robin Hood in the opera by that name,
IS not % years old. He IS one of the
handsomest men on the stage, and all his
friends say he has those lovable character
isticS which make him one of the most
charming men to meet in the word. He
halls from Baltimore.