Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-12

LAVAL ASoOy &n8ttSt.
II 10 now positively reported that the
prince of actors, Edwin Booth, viii
never act again IL was stated short
time since that he would play for
fe~ weeks next winter IN the principal
cities of the east. He has. IL 10 stAted
from q reliable source. recon0dorod ell
such intentions and will enjoy the reet
of his life In peace and quiet.
and appreciated this great meu'o
brilliant talents, the announces
ment Will be received with ~
greet and sadness. He was an 1n,oue
figure IN the history OF the American
stage; genius whoee coupl,shmeEta
and graceful Interpretation Of many
characters has probably never been
equaied since the stage started on ~
MISSION OF holding the mirror up 70
nature" He goes into retlremeut
with all the honors that Il Was poeslbie
for m artist 70 receive, with fortune
of about one million dollars which will
enable him to enjoy the bAianoe Of
his days amid every possible comfort
IL 10 said that William r, Powers
upon his return from the west, will
make arrangements for some radical
and much needed improvements N his
theater. The alley way between The
theater building and the Metropolitan
hall block will be arched over. tile
floor put in and will be used - the
main entrance to the parquet. This
entrance will be attractvely flniahod
and ornamental. Then IL 10 whispered.
and every patron will devouuy Unh
that it may become fact that he nay
put IN plush seats, with hat, umbeo1ia
and overcoat racks. Complaints axo
numerous about the present ooals
being uncomfortable. With On A.
tractlve interior and q care for the
convenience and comfort Of patrons,
there 10 no reason why this thea&er
should not be inviting and popular.
That these proposed changes viii b
speedily made We will ever pray.
Katie Emmett's manager. Harry
Williams, writes the HERALD that he =
making elaborate preparations for the
production Of Con T. Murpby's rev
lr,sh play, Killarney" which IN
take place NJ the Star theater, No.
York, August %. William 6che1Eor
and John q. Buss, the eil-knouu
scenic artists OF New Pork and Chsonro.
each have large force of artists busilv
employed upon the scenery which vaIl
illustrate well-kpown places Of intepuos
in Ireland. II. A. Ogden, the widely
known artist of New York, has o.
sIgned all the costumes for the piay.
Miss Emmett's part in Killarney" u
that of o sweet Irish colleen, poor -
far a. wealth II concerned, but With
an over-abundance Of the native Irish
wit and sprigbtIiness. Mio Emmett
has composed several new songs che
Will sing in the play.
W. &. Cleveland hss had . good many
obstacles 10 contend with during me
past eeaeon that would have d,scouS
aged the majority OF men. Bueinen
was bad, and then he was seriouely 10
for a long time. lie held on with wo8-
derful tenacity and nov believes thea
he has clear ssiling ahead. He eald q
Wednesday that be would make many
additions and improvements 10 hie
ministries company.
John Roermsleter arranged NTH
Manager Garwood last week 70 con-
duct the orcbeetra 81 Powerf anofhef
season. He was aieo allowed - in
creAse the membership Of the oeRans-
ration and promises IN Improvement
musscaHy. Manager 8arwo0d ~
always put into practice the belief
/ that good muac 10 essental IN hao
theatres and he 10 right
Locally there viii Be little 70 note -
/ oardine the tbeater IN thie city dur1u9
| the summer. TIE HrRAIip Nsil. hou-
ever, keep IL readers pos1sd on che neQ
enccesses and the general tboofflool
news and prospects, for the neat soaoon.
The tbestsrs viii be closed, With ~
exception OF . few days during -