Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-09

NJ. Maueuierc. NJ. Pol. Plancon' ana o's-
nor Beviguani. a., .r
n y. RIces 'rsoa" which Will he seen
IN Richmond shortly. IL drawing cro"ueu
houses wherever IL appears
IL IL doubtful II Nellie Mciienry p'o-
a,cca her new play until very late In the
season. and Il may be that II VIII not
no staged before next year. as most OF
the managers Of theatres where she ~
hooked insert that she shall appear In
"a Night Mt the Circus" which Is even
more of a success now than last season.
Two vienneae journalists have arranged
the action and scenario OF ballet when
/. ito represent and reproduce the nus
tory OF the press" Theobaid kretsch-
mann is at work on the music.
.eThe Opium Eater" n weird play. by
Charles Hannah an English dramatist.
will be produced IN this country during
the present season.
Mile Groslapin." comic opera, win
book by Hugh Fuller and music ny II.
Audibert. has been secured for this coun-
try by Al. Hayman.
Mrs. Langtry IL negotiating with Charles
Frohman for the American right 10 Bran
don Thomas's comedy Marriage.
Ii Is reported that Glen Marlborough
the playwright. and Margaret Jefferson Il
granddaughter OF Joseph Jefferson, are
engaged TO be married.
The latest London papers received state
that THE Queen OF Briiliant3' continues
TO draw immensely at the l,yceum Inca
tire. and Miss Lillian Russell. In the title
role. has fairly taken London by storm
AZ New York theatre devoted to the
German drama, two OF the ushers are
German barOns. and an Austrian noble
man Is officiating az stage hand.
n aslf. 10
chased the rights to THE Isle Of Cham
payne" and to intend giving IL London
production.
Mrs. Harriet S. Pritchard. State super
intendent, and Mrs. Emile ID. Martin.
national superintendent OF the Depart
mcnt for the Promotion OF Purity in
Literature and Art Of the Women'a Chris
tan Temperance Union. have begun a
crusade In New York against the living
pictures now so popular In many or the
theatres and music halls.
James 4. Bailey has bought the half
interest in the Barnum show owned by
the Barnum heirs. for 10000.
Mrs. Sterling. the aged English actress.
has married Sir Charles Gregory. They
are both II years Of age.
De Koven and Smiths latest opera.
Rob Roy" was produced by Manager
i. c. Whitney at Detroit last Monday
under the personal direction OF the COM
poser and the librettist. and proved an
undoubted success
Fred Solomon has abandoned comic
opera and Joined Lottie Coliins's conf
pany.
Oscar Tammorstein has applied for the
appointment OF receiver for the Roster
& Bal Company. proprietors and mana
gers Of the Roster a. liial Music Hall.
in New York. Differences between Ham
mcrstein and his partners. and not finan-
cial difficulties. are the reasons for this
move.
Thomas Q. Seabrooke will lay aside
"Tabasco" and revive "The Isle OF Cham
payne" for his southern tour.
In Young Mrs. winthrop" bronson
Towards charming comedy. which Will
be seen in Richmond shortly. there is
much that will appeal to the fair sex.
Miss Lansing Rowan wears two genuine
Felix gowns that are SAID to b. marvels
Of beauty: Miss Lillian Schovelln VIII
display three gowns from Dcutschc. Of
New York. The cast will include the
veteran. Robert McWade. Collin Kempor.
and others. The performance is looked
forward TO with much interest