The evening world., 1894-05-05
LAST EDITION.
The LONDON STAGE.
English Suburban Theatres Com
ing Into Prominence.
A"Disconnectcd American Variety"
Play Finding Favor.
Champion Corbett's Success-Attrac-
ffnps at tho Nav Fair
Champion Corbett's Success-Attrac-
tions at the May Fair.
Copyright, 1894. by Associated Press)


LONDON, May 5.-The growth Of Lon
don is bringing the suburban theatres in
to prominence. The Grand Theatre. Is
lngton. for instance, was lately visited
by royalty, while Henry Irving yester-
day laid the foundation stone Of hand
some new theatre at Brixton. another
suburb Of London. In addition, Mr..
irving promised to perform there. When
he had finished the speech in which he
made this announcement. the great Eng
lish actor was applauded by the leaders
of his profession, who were present in
strong force, among them being Messrs.
Edward Terry, Lionel Brough and
Horace Leonard.
During his address, Mr.. Irving dilated
upon the increasing need of places of
recreation for the masses, his remarks
upon this subject being vigorously ap-
plauded.
The Duke and Duchess of Connaught
were present at a performance Of the
"Nasnueraders" at the st. James's
Theatre Yesterday
"Kinp Kodak" which was produced
here on Monday, is classed by the critics
as beinp "a disconnected play of the
American variety sort" but the critics
are unable to deny that 1t contains good
songs and dances and that it is well
staged and acted. .King Kodak prom
,.es. IN he popular. Miss Kate Vaughan's
dancing has lost none of its grace, but
II is less facile than formerly.
Mrs. Alexanders Her Dearest Foe"
which WIS produced at a matinee. has
nroved &c he a moor play.
Daly's Theatre has been crowded
throughout the week, with enthusiastic
audiences, "As You Like IT. being the
attraction.
Mile. Yvette Guilbert, the French sing
er who has long been a great attraction
in Paris. is to give an Invitation matinee
at the Savoy Hotel on Monday next to
the British critics and theatre mana
gers. Mile. Guilbert says that there is
nothing suggestive in her songs or per-
formances. Sh, is visiting London on a
holiday trip only, but she has been en-
gagged to appear before several private
parties. The French singer has re-
ceiyed many English and American Of
fers. but says that she will not accept
anything but an offer Of the very high
est terms. especially to cross the Attain
tic, as her income in Paris is 25O.OOO
francs per year.
The Prince and Princess OF Wales and
large party of royalty. including the
Duke and Duchess Of Connaught, the
Duke and Duchess OF York ana the
Duke and Duchess Of Teck, all the Ia
dies in Spring toilets, paid private
visit to the Royal Academy yesterday.
Sir Frederick Leighton, President OF the
Academy, escorted the royal VISITORS
through the galleries.
The boycotting which George Moore
novel, ESTHER Waters" has receiVeo
from a certain library has given that
book splendid pun. Conan Doyle
Archer, Sarah Grand and others have
ssken up Mr.. Moore's cause.
The performances Of Verdfs "Fai-
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