The evening world., 1892-07-13
DEEP GLOOM ON THE RIAL1O.
Disengaged Actors Deplore the
General Theatrical Stagnation.
- Father and Son" the Name of
Henry Arthur Jones's New Play.

The Rialto is filled with disengaged actors,
who stand IN groups At the broadway cor
ners ami deplore the general stagnation OF
things theatrical Managers arc making few
engagements. for the reason that 30 many OF
them will not begin their seasons until after
the Presidential election. This causes good
deal OF gloom, and many nuttering heart
wonders whether the long-suffering landady
can ever be made to understand that this
seeming delay Is purely political one. The
outlook for the coming season Is, so far, not
very bright one. The novelties are few. At
the oliices OF the dramatic agents there Is
"nothing doing'-the usual information, by
the bye, vouchsafed to actors hen they call
there. The lot Of those VINO are obliged to
hover around New York waiting for engage
ments that do not come is trying. consola-
ton to the actors, however, lies in the
thought that It is not their fault.
Father and Son " is the name OF new
play being written by Henry Arthur Jones,
author OF "Judah," "The Dancing Girl "
and " The Crusaders." 1t will probably be
captured for this country by Daniel Froh-
man. Haddon Chambers, another English
playwright, well known in this country, is
writing plsy for Mrs Langtry.
Alexander ComstOck says that he has POSI-
lively secured the lease OF NiDlos, which Is
being redecorated and recarpeted. " is to
open next month, and the price OF seats is to
be exceedingly popular"
Here is one Of those much. discussed stage
children actually going in FOR athletic sports.
Little wallie Eddinger took part in race at
Patchogue few days ago. The distance was
$50 yards and the young actor won the Sec
ond prize. pearl handled knife This would
seem TO dispose Of the rumors that the ardu.
Gus role OF Little Lord Fauntleroy had
injured Waliies health.
He has lost f1fty-two pounds since he was last
seen here, and points with pride to his belt,
which registers unmistakably the departure
OF his avOirdupois. Mr.. RANKIN Is now work.
ine hard In the interests OF his new play. I" A
Kentucky colonel" In this he viii play a
strong character part. The pit CO, however,
Is not a one part anair. & ana the kentucky y
no. the hero
1t appears that Alexander salvini, while
crossing the Atlantic on the city OF New
York, worked every morning at his role In
The Heir OF Graumont." such energy as
this should never go unrewarded. 1t is TO be
hoped that Salvini did not study aloud, and
thus add to the horror OF seasckness.
Hope Temple, whose delightful songs are
known to most amateurs and professionals in
this country, has written an operetta called
A Wooden spoon to llbretto by Gilbert
burgess. 1t Is to be done in London shortly.
Miss Temple Is the composer OF MY Lady'S
Bower" ""In Sweet SEPTEMBER" ""Mary Grey "
and score Of other songs.
Augusttn Daily has been doing n great deal
OF uuiet negotiation for a leading man TO sue
ceed John Drew. He made an offer to a
young London actor, Acton Bond. now with
Henry Irving. Mr.. Bond however, declined,
and will remain where he is IL Is now said
that Mr. Daily has secured H. b. Conway, a
Theatre In this city.
London newspaper instead OF announcing
that Sarah. the immortal, appeared In
LEAH" made 1t appear that she had pre-
sented Lear" AS Irving has the latter play
in contemplation, the newspaper in question
Harry Lacy, he OF "The still Alarm" is to
play repertoire this coming season. One OF
the plays Of the repertoire Will be Z" The
Planters Wife," his old success
Edward NJ. Bell. Charles Bowser, Harry
Allen. Harry Morgan, Henry j. Bradley
Charles Harris, Mabel Bert, Marie Lewis and
Mrs Harry Bloodgood have been engaged BY
Duncan B. Harrison for his coming pro