The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-21

Notes OF Various Actors.
1t is only few weeks until the coming of Nell
lie McHenry, who has admirers in every city,
Seattle included
The clowns making up in full view Of the
audience in Nellie McHenry's comedy "a Night
at the Circus" in the third act, will no doubt
create furore.
Sol Smith Russell is like no one else, and his
performances are very enjoyable. He scores a
greater and greater success every year, and his
outlook is very promising.
William Fl. Sherwood, the popular pianist and
teacher OF Chicago, enjoys q national reputation
and should be heard by every musician in Sc
attic when he gives his recital here the evening
of September 1.
The "Junior Partner" was one of Charles
Frohman's most successful comedy productions
last season. 1t has met with much favor IN the
few cities in which 1t has been presented, and il
one of the best attractions we have in prospect.
Frederick Warde and Louis James will GER
tainly distinguish themselves during the COM
ing season, not for fine individual work only,
but for superb productions. They will not
begin their season until the middle of Septem-
Der.
The personal popularity of Edward Bell will
help to make "Little Tippet'' go this season.
The handsome husband OF Maude Harrison
made many friends while with the Palmer Com
luck in his new venture.
The simple announcement that Sol Smith
Russell will appear here soon, without any
mention of what he will appear in, will make
theater-goers cherish the pleasantest anticipa-
tions. He is great favorite here and there is
no one more deservedly so.
Alexander Sslvini won for himself splendid
standing last season, but during the coming one
he has planned to work even harder than ever.
TTo soft RIB; h. mi
ously appeared Is a star, and will be one OF the
strongest cards on the road.
Reed and Golfers GLOSS and Hoss' Company
had to refuse money at the door during the en-
gagement at Oakland, Cal. the houses being
packed. They have had splendid business all
over the Coast, and will undoubtedly have big
houses in Seattle. as they are old favortes here.
"Little Tippet," tho new play which Harrison
and Bells comedians will present here soon Is
by Alexander Bison, author of "wilkinson's
Widows" "The Nominee" ETC., and especially
adapted for Duncan Harrison by Harry and Ed
ward Paulton, who wrote 'Ermine," "Niobe."
etc.
William Haworth has written several success
full plays. but "The Ensign" which will be
given here this fall, 10 generally regarded his
best 1t deals with the naval side OF the last
war, and the decks Of q warship form the stage
setting. The chances arc that it will be very
successful.
The cast Of ''The Hustler this season will
likely surpass that OF any other farce-comedy
organization. The principal comedians are
John Kernell, George Marion, Harry Watson,
John Gilroy, Gus Mills and Johnny Reilly. Ker-
nell, Marion and Watson are the highest sal.
aried performers in their line on the American
stage.
"The Ensign" has been compared to "snenan.
doah," "Heid by the Enemy" and other plays
nj Gka ehapoafar uA = bn
says It is mot only equal to the best dramatic
efforts of Gilbert in their nautical order Of stage
events, but 1t is pleasingly stronger in that il
does not require a Sullivan's sparkling music
to insure its success"
That highly desirable element of farce-com-
edy. "ginger," is present at every point of "Hoss
and Hoss," and the singing and dancing, the
gags and the brisk business are ratified of in a
manner whick keeps the audience applauding
and laughing without let-up. Charlie Reed and
William Collier have demonstrated that they
can write as well a. act farce-comedy.