The record-union., 1892-02-13

ideal has won such sincere favor from the
public here. We are very Skeptlcal OF
legitimate stars, and the advertisements
have fooled US so often that we are slow
to believe. Miss Gale has achieved the
distinction of having put herself modestly
before US, and proved better than expecta-
ton. There is future tor Miss Gale,
success that, with her development, with
her experience, will grow with certainty.
We might take Miss Gales present per-
formances to pieces and find lack of de-
tail. She plays all the parts on the con-
ventional lines in straightforward way,
without seeking TO elaborate with fine
touches. She is wise. 1t is part OF her
growing popularity. She might fail by
attempting all the artistic effects her
youth and her short experience have not
developed the capability for. But she has
a true, sympathetic nature, personal at
traction, ability and unquestionable in
telligence, and all she needs is the public
encourage to grow into a finished
artist. That she is receiving, for decid
edly she is popular with her audiences.
There is very little to forgive or overlook
IN Miss Gales acting. There is much
more, however, to expect from her, and it
will come"
GEORGE HANLoN AND THE CHURCH.
The extensive comment in the big
dailies concerning George Hanlon's seces-
sion from theatrical affairs in favor of the
church was not caused by an advertising
lake as some have unkindly limited. 1t
was for fear that such an idea would be
formed that the affair was kept from the
public for so long. The event occurred
during Christmas week in Philadelphia,
and would not have been published even
now, but for the rumor that it was Will
lam and not George Hanlon who had left
the firm. As William Hanlon is the in
N6nfnT mil tpia nd
scenic illusions in their big spectacles.
and IS now travelling with "Superba," it
would certainly hurt the standing of the
lrm as 1t now exists if it was thought he
had resigned. William Hanlon is one of
the brightest mechanical geniuses of the
day, and his persistent endeavor is as re-
markable in stage lore as that of Mr..
Edison in the electrical field. William
Hanlon is said to have some novel
schemes in view, which are radical de-
partures from anything yet connected
with the name of the Hanlons.
poor JONATHAN"
Conried's Comic Opera Company will
give "Poor Jonathan" in this CITY in
March. This opera ran for over 2OO
nights last season at the New York
Casino, where it was produced under the
direction of Mr.. Conried of Conried's s
Opera Company. The story is of an
American millionaire's tribulations, and
is said to be exceedingly humorous. The
music is by Carl Millaecker, the famous
composer OF "The Beggar Student" 1.-THE
Black Hussar" and "Gasparone."
FOOTLIGHT FLASHES.
Isabella Urquhart has gone to Mel
bourne with Mrs. Bernard Beere
Nettie Guion is in London arranging
for the production Of new play said to
be her own.
Mrs. Rankin and her daughter Pixley
have signed with Charles Frohman for
next season.
Tom Sweeney has severed his connec-
tlon with "ODowd's Neighbors," and
joins "Cynthia's Lovers"
Layina A. White, a pretty young act
ress, leaves the stage to marry a wealthy
Providence Or. t. merchant.
Henry Miller has given up his pro-
Jected starring tour and signed with
Charles Frohman for next season.
The contract with Ignace Paderewski
has clause which prevents him from
cutting his hair while in America.
Alfred Carpenter Wheeler CNym Grim
kle) was married last week in New York
to Miss Jennie Pearl Mowbray of Min
neapolis.
Nellie McHenry will open the New
Bowdoin Square Theater, in Boston,
"a Night at the Circus.''
The New York Central Railroad has
concluded not to haul private theatrical
cars of any description when attached to
regular passenger trains.
Charles Wyndham has wisely given
up the idea of coming to America pro-
fessionally, and it would be money in
Wilson Barrett's pocket if he did like
wise.
In March DR.. Augustin Daily will pro-
duce Lord Tennyson's poetical drama,
based on the much-abused theme of
robin Hood" for the first time on any
stage, at Daly's theater.
Rose Coghlan and Helen Barry are
soon to have bout in the courts, all on
account of their play, which both unfor-
tunately adapted from the same German
play. The German author isn't in it at any
stage Of the game.
William H. Crane has taken to singing
again, and MARBLES a nautical ballad in
his new play. 1t is more than a dozen
years since Mr.. Crane ceased to sing in
extravaganza, but it had to be done to
tickle the multitude.
And now some of the New York swells
will initiate the English custom of giving
grand opera in their homes with all the
| accessories of the stage. Two LEADERS OF
fashion," have already hired the Abbey
| Grau company and orchestra. 1t comes
high, but they must have it.
Street Commissioner Gilroy of New
! York says that in eight years Q90O the
men who go to hear Patti on Broadway.
near Fortieth street, and kick because
| it is up town, will laugh at themselves
when they find themselves in far grander
buildings in the vicinity of One Hundred
! and Eighty-first street and High Bridge.