Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1891-05-02
STAGE STORIES.
THE WORLD OF PLAYS.

members OF the Maude Granger COM
pany. The young lady's mother re-
fused to give her consent to the mar
riage on account of her daughter, who is
only IL years old. The happy couple
seemed to think differently, and were
married without the mothers sanction.
E. H. Sothern has had a fine season
thus far this year, and the season has
been extended through a portion Of
May. Sothern is anxious, however, to
clos early in May, SO as to pay visit to
Europe.
Lllah Stuart, of she Edwin Stuart the
alter company, was presented with a
bracelet by the lodge of Elks at Sedalia,
Mo-, March 26. The entire lodge, ac-
companied by their ladies, attended the.
theater in body. The bracelet is of
gold with variegated gold flower on
top, in the center of which is diamond
A tiny gold chain hangs from the rose,
on which is a bugle inscribed on one
side, ITO Lilah Stuart" and on the
other, From Sedalia Lodge, B. P. 0.
E., No. 1875"
All the Comforts of Home is playing
St. Louis against Bernhardt this week.
Robert Hilliard has made hit in the
part of Alfred, in the road company
playing All the Comforts of Home. The
comedy line seems to suit him exactly.
The st. Louis press say the former
Barnes, of New York, has made great
success in the part. Mr.. billiard has
been re-engaged by Manager Frohman
to play through the Chicago run of the
piece during the month Of May.
Alice Pixley, youngest sister of Annie
Pixley, joined Roland Reed in Chicago
March 80. Gus and Starr Pixley are
still with Gen. Barton's Lost in New
York company.
John Hammond has been engaged as
manager of the Peoples theater, Pater-
son, by Mr.. Martell. He still holds the
position of business agent of Whallen
| anu NdrG6Il' ROAD company.
Will P. Webster is the general agent
of Bryant and Richmond's Keep 1t
Dark company.
Il. W. Varney will devote his entire
attention to his production of the Ven
delta, and has therefore sold his half
interest in the Academy of Music, Pitts
field, Mass, to Frederick L. Stempson.
Louis James closed his season last
Friday, in Allentown, Pa.
Miss May Robson, of the Lyceum
Theater company, has designed nearly
all the souvenirs issued by Charles
Frohman, and the designs have met
with favor.
John Jolly Nash is as merry as ever,
and is much sought for in England.
Walter Bellonini, who appeared in
this country with the Reilly and Woods
company, is very happy over the advent
of daughter in his family. The little
stranger made her debut Mzrch 20.
The Sisters Bachelor are once more
on their native heath, and dancing in
great form in the music halls of great
Britain.
The Valdais Sisters Co. closed the
season Saturday, in Indianapolis, Ind.
The sisters will summer at their home
on Long Island.
Palles and Cusick sailed for England
Wednesday.
tits expensive in England to sing an
other persons song without permission.
Twenty pounds and one shilling was a
verdict for damages recently given for
singing a registered song, 1t seems to
pay to pirate on this side of the water.
Some performers here use others songs
with impunity, and there is now no re-
dress.
Weber and Fields opened up with
Tony Pastors company Monday at
Hyde and Behman's theatre. 1t is
needless to chronicle their success, as
these clever performers are ever sure OF
hitting 'em very hard.
Ben Nathan is now a partner in Hugh
j. Diccttos' agency in London. Mr..
Nathan is most worthy, and ocsupies a
popular place among professionals.
The Brothers Byrne, who have been
with Harry Williams Own company
this season, will most likely forsake the
vaudelle state next. season. They will
sure surely do so if their play is a sue
cess. 1t will have weeks airing in
May.
Lottie ellison is a much-sought after
artistic, and is never witout big engage
ment. She is clever and most popular.
Gloucester, Mass, is soon to boastt
dime museum. Ed Kenneday is to be
manager.
Frank Bush has stellar aspirations,
and may head comedy company next
season.
Bessie Bonehill was in Liverpool at
last advices.
Marguerite Fish and Charles Warren,
in very clever sketch, are a great sue
cess with Tony Pastors company. The
new songs introduced are of fine merit.
Billie Barlow and Alice Maydue, two
performers we'll known in America, re-
Gently signed three years contract
with the management of the London
Pavilion.
Florie West shortly returned to the
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