The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-02-19

boston FubNC Chcered Vhom Both.
BosroN. Feb. 1S.-Lillian Russell and Attalis
Claire OF her opera company are at logger
heads over the question Of popularity. and are
saying cutting things about each other. The
big floral chariot bedecked with white and
blue ribbons which the Columbia College boys
sent on from New York on Monday night for
Miss Claire Is the cause Of tho unpleasant.
ness Lillian didn't get any flowers from the
college boys, and when she learned that her
leading lady. "the ant" OF the opera, had 70.
ceived such q gorgeous tribute from her col.
legiate admirers she refused to permit the
huge floral design to be drawn upon the stage
or to stand In the lobby. The best arrange
| ment that could be made for tho gift was to
stand 1t In the show window Of big clothier's
establishment opposite the theatre. Mes
Claire's friends objected to this and began to
talk. This made Miss Russell more angry.
There is but one star in this company"
said Miss Russell. land II Miss Claire doesn't
| understand 1t now 1t will soon be brought to
her noti,e The trouble with Miss Claire 10
that she wants too much notoriety." Lillian
then went on to say: III had dropped hint
among my friends in New York that wanted
flowers. tho stage would have been covered
yes. covered-and II had asked for flowers
there would not have been enough left In Bos.
ton to make nosegay for Miss Claire.
And who presented the flowers last even.
ing2 Why. tho little Columbia boys, lot OF
smooth-faced lads whose discretion 10 shown
by the elaboration Of their design. And papa
pays for Them" Miss Russell exclaimed.
There 10 only one way to receive flowers.
my own merits. Ihaye before now performed
my part, and lady sitting in the box almost
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ATTY aidn,t t even Know That s6o had any
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great pieces over the iootlights: They st9.az-
PSSastre But they sSsaI e. allow s
the foyer what was the objection to having
hurt any. one else. 1t certain looks like spite.
Columbia stad S and they and their frIends
They thought it would be a pleasant thing to
They had two bouquets also to give to Miss
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might not be jealous; but one night Miss Rus.
and they vowed they would never give her am
- Atty loves Miss Russell. and has no Ill feel
they will be as good friends in the future e
the ps s T Il III d95
her contract, before leaving London. but Mr..
French would net consent She asked asain
The story q tbe unpIRleassaatness 5sstvesn
Globe Theatre last night eagerly watched the
sati siactory manner. but, when their stage
business brought them into personal contact
there was GOODNESS OF most frigid char
fall into each others arms and weep and then
make love. They fell unon each other all right,
but it was with averted heads. Their separa-
sion. and the audience, broke into
cheering It seemed c,o thHt never were
more, heartily, applauded. Miss, Russell
wore her magnificent diamond pin. the gift Of
New York admirers. and she undoniably had
attention for time: Miss Claire occupied 9
place at the foot Of the stage and was attired
not 5
to Occupy i tie stage alone. she Vas applsuSed
Miss as Russell sseH scoqed ike % but nethes
received flowers.