Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-04-09


"A new opera called yorktown" was
produced at the San Francisco Tivoli on
on Monday.-Eleanor Duse Is Ill In
Chicago.
J.K. Emmett, in "Fritz in Ireland"
appears at the New York Fourteenth
street theatre next Monday. His tour
through the country has been an ova-
ton from the start.-Adelaide Prince
one of the most distinguished members
Of DR.. Augustin Days company Is soon
to marry George Merritt, a well-known
man about town. Both have been d.
vorced. Miss Prince, whose maiden
name was Rubenstein, Is native OF
London. but educated at Galveston,
Texas.
There is movement on foot In Sa-
vannah, Ca, among the fashionable fra
ternity to sell Hanley's engagement by
subscription before the box Office opens.
A petition signed by over 700 people
have sent request to the manager for
the privilege OF filing the box plan in
advance Of its regular opening. Also
grand reception and dance in Mr.. Han
ley's honor will be given the young ira
gedian at the fashionable caterers OF
the city after the first night April 18th.
Mr.. Stuart Robson appeared at Wash
ington on Monday in Married Life" to
very large audience, which included
Mrs. Cleveland and several members OF
the new cabinet.-"The New South"
made a great hit at st. Louis on Mon
day, and j.. r. Grismer and Phoebe
Davies were called out three times at
the close of the third act.--Herbert
Hall Winslow has lost his suit for
divorce against his wife, Daisy Edna.
Lulu Klein, who is with Miss Pixley.
has been doing some very clever work
In the new plays that artistic has been,
producing, and her biquant prettiness
and ability, which fits her for parts re-
curing daintiness Of action, render 1t
probable that she may before long be
heard in parts of greater Importance.
She is much better qualified TO star
than many others who have made ever
lasting fame and fortune.
Unless all present indications are at
fault, this seasons tour. OF that I'M
mensely popular and successful melo-
drama, 1.-THE Stowaway," will be the
most memorable In the dramatic annals
OF recent years.-After his present
season ]. X. Emmett will make a long
cruise in his splendid yacht, returning
only In time TO begin rehearsals on his
new play which Sydney Rosenfeld has
written for him.
In Old Kentucky" is rapidly reaching
com Dletion. The scenic models for the
production are already prepared and
mechanics are now placing their bids
herefor.-The ManolaMason "Friend
Fritz" Company after their successful
season in Boston will appear at the
Brooklyn Park Theatre, April II, and
at the Philadelphia Chestnut Street
Theatre, Aril "a.
The testimonial to be given to ''Aunt
Louisa" Edridge at the New York
Academy of Music, April 6, promises to
be the biggest affair of the kind since
the Lester Wallack testimonial in 1888.
isabelle Coe-McKee has recovered
from her Illness and rejoined the "Ni-
ODE" Company.--TheN New York Drd-
matte NelOs will soon increase its adver-
Using rates.
MISS Lully by bbOus luO iS~NibS iuuy
of J. K. Emmett's Fritz in Ireland"
company, which will be seen in New
York next week, goes to Europe as soon
as the successful star closes his season
and returns only in time to appear in a
new part especially written for her by
Sydney Resented in his new play,
"Fritz in the West"
There is heap OF trouble In Henry
3. McDowells Theatre OF Arts and
Letters. Thomas Bailey Aldrich has
withdrawn his play, Mercedes" which
was announced by Mcdowell for pro-
duction on the fifth and last night in
his series, on April II, at Palmer's New
York Theatre.
"a Nutmeg Match" with its real pile
driver comes to the Harlem Columbus
Theatre next week.--The Bostonians
successfully produced THE Ogalallas"
last Monday at Frisco.--Minnie Doyle
has completed her new play, "a Wife's
OATH" and has permanently located at
Chicago.
The Manola-Mason Friend Fritz
Company have done tremendous busi-
ness in Boston, playing during the last
two weeks to $500
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