New-York tribune., 1891-08-27
BACK ON THE NEW-YORK.
A BAND OF THEATRICAL TRAVELLERS.
WHY Mr.. ABBEY GOT PATTI-A PLAN FOR THE
CHICAGO FAIR.


cal company on board. There George Barrett VINO
has supported his brother, Wilson Barrett on his
American tours and Is now TO make tour OF MS o"i'
and there were Marcus Mayer, Frank W. Sanger man
Of the Broadway Theatre Joseph Reynolds Eugene
TOmpkns's representative: W. r. Hayden, manager Tor
Stuart Robson A. H. Candy. Francis Wilson's manager
Alfredo BaFiti, nephew of Nine. Patti Nat' Roth'
who went TO England to Miss Loie Fullers signature
to a contract for tour here; Alexander salvni, MISS
Mary Waldron and Clark S. Sammis.
Up to the time that Marcus Mayer sailed from Eng
land understood here that he had engaged Mme
Patti for concert tour In this country next season.
but about that time It announced with every ap-
pearance of posltiveness that Henry E. Abbey vas to
be her manager. Why Mr.. Mayer lost the prna donna,
or what made him think he had her when he did not
have her have been the subjects Of a good deal OF
curiosity within the last week. Mr. Mayer said yes
terday that he thought himself OF Mme Patti mp
to o'clock the night Of August 1e. the dag before
he sailed He had been at her castle, Craisy nos and
had taken the London newspaper men down there for
the opening Of the theatre he had his contracts
arranged 10 the apparent satisfaction Of both sides
Nine Patti had signed contract ard sent 1t TO him
he had signed IT, too, and also duplicate, which ne
had then sent for her signature -hen the morning
OF the day before he TO sail he received dlspacn
asking him to her lawyers and consult them about
the engacement. few days before Nine. Patti had
received this dispatch from Henry f. Abbey:
NewYork. Aug. IL, 1901.
Adelina Patti Crag-yNos Castle
lust arrived I beg to notify you most respect
fully that I shall be obliged to insist the con-
tract made with you BY Mr. Grsu on my behalf.
mcnclng January T. 1892 being fulfilled. Every con-
dltlon named By you and in NJ. Nicollns own hand
writing was accepted by representative Mr. Grau. duly
and legally, and fully prepared to engage any
artist you may want In reason. You certainly believe
we arc quite as able do this anybody else. re-
gret more express this unfortunate msunder-
standng sincerely that the friendship ot so
many years be broken now. ABBEY.
The lawyers represented TO Mr.. Mayer that IL 10
Insisted on his contract would lead 20 suit for an
injunction on the part Of Mr.. Abbey and troublesome
amount Of litigation and rather than cause Mme Pattl
this annoyance, Mr.. Mayer returned his contract He
does not believe no says that Mr. Abbeys contract IS
actually signed, yet. Mr.. Gran, he says sub
mited list OF twcntysoven singers 10 Nine. Patti as
propoScd member. OF her concert company. and she
dl sapproved Of many OF them. Some of them were
people who had from time to time given her cause Of
personal offence one In particular being woman who
had once taken occasion to leave theatre while she
was singing
Mr Mayer and his former partner, Charles Abud,
have separated has been announced, but still remain
on good terms. Mr.. Mayer will continue the business
OF the International Managers Agency, with Mr.
Levenston as the London agent Miss Agnes Hunting
ton will sail for this country September 2 on the
City Of Paris Her tour here will begin at baltimore
on october 10. She viii sing captain Therese,'
which was written especially for her by PanQuette.
Progress is reported slow the theatre which
she is 10 have in London and there have been delays
about the arran gemeuts for the lease, with George Ed
wares of the Gniety Theatre. Mrs Bernard Beere IS
to here under the management OF Mayer G stern
in the autumn Of next year. She will not play Nine
Deruhardts repertOv the most Of which Miss Fanny
Davenport OWLS but will give As in Looking
Glass; Masks and Faces" "Aranne7 and new
piece to be written for her. probably by W. s. Gilbert
Mis-, Davenport will begin her next at St. Louis
on September 21 playing Cleopatra and will reach
New York about January.
Frank W sanger made his journey, which has lasted
for some months, chiefly for rest and pleasure. lie
has spent good deal Of the time in southern Ger
many but he also managed 10 accomplish good deal
Of business in London. He formed partnership with
Charles Abud, acting manager Of the Gaety and
shaftesbury Theatres and William Greet OF the Prince
OF Wales and Lyric Theatres. The purpose Of the
firm is to act as agents for the transaction Of busi
ness between Americans and Englshmen who may
find il convenient TO be represented. Mr. Sanger
continues 70 be the agent Of Willie Edoun in this
country but this has nothing to do with the new firm,
Mr. Sanger has recently arranged for a tour In this
country in 1892 and '03 OF John F. Sheridan, in
farce-comedy called Mrs. Bridget OBrien, Esq" lie
Is now playing in Australia. An arrangement has
been partly formed with Sir Augustus Harris for the
production Of Mr.. Potter Of Texas at the Drury
Lane Theatre.
Mr. Sanger 4. also negotiating for the spectacle
by DEnnery aud Jules Verne which is to be produced
in Paris this autumn. II he it he will pre-
sent II here ard also in Chicago during the Worlds
Fair He Is also commissioned by London syndicate
10 try TO secure space on the Fair Grounds a Chicago
for a great outdoor entertainment, somewhat in the
s+ve of the, Naval exhibition and the French Ger
man and Italian Exhibitions that have been popular
In London.
George Barrett brings with him RON England Only
l,- H. ra mod
four members Of his supporting company, American
actors for stage people, who have already become
resident, here He IS accompanied by Mrs. Barrett
and his manager. Clark 5. sammis who returns from
a fvln, trip 10 England. Mr. Barrett is temporarily
quarrered at the Hotel Imperial.
"Two seasons in America makes one feel quite at
home here said Mr.. Barrett last evening 4 an
ouite sure of a pleasant tour, because I have been
fortunate enough 10 make good many friends
here. and I hope ! shall be able to please
Won with my performances. My principal
nIav Is \ comedy-drana, BY John Harrison. called
Another Man's shoes rehcarsals Of which will begin
on Monday ! hope this American public will IKE
n and trust they will for It Is partly American In
sentiment My tour will begin at Philadelphia on
! september 81. I am coming to New York To play
her II neces besides the ones speak oi and probably
a bin mad" up Of Thc Color Sergeant and two other
Just before Mr. Barrett left England his associates
in Wilson BaTett's company gave him as souvenir.
handsome watchchsrm one iite Of which serves I'VE
inscription "Presentcd 70 George Barrett by his
friends associates wishing HIM success and fortune
| on his American tOur August Is, 1901
Joeenh Roynclds reported the important eugacement
~ Ms Langtry. She win % this country ard VIII
plav season unccr he management beginning on Jan
| nary > ON hchait ~ Erscne Tompkins he secured
! Simms and Buchonan's neiOdInrna, " The Trumpet
Callo which has been played a. the Princess Theatre
It has hem reported that Mr. REYNOLDS vas 70 bring
| to America the company tlat has PLAYED "Ihc
PrOiical som In London. This seen last winter
NJ D2lv's Theatre. and Mr DAILY the American
rights % the pantomime surprise occas"ned
by the statement thar 10 10 be given by another
COMPANY than his. Mr. Reynolds says that the ahnr
| is not vet quite settled Charles Laun owns the
right, {, the piece for t,,e Who'll wor, except Amei1
The securing n the American rights from Mr. Da7 Is
ONLY n question Of terms and Mr. DAILY is 10 have a
conference with the author and come 10 decision on
| saturday.
HERBERT M4PESS BODY FOUND.