The Washington times., 1894-05-27
come across it every day In some eastern or
southern or western paper.
give the Suns figures as to Miss Rock
wallis measurement:

Immediately following the close OF the reg
ular season is Manager Eugene Kernan's tes-
timonal benefit, which is announced for Mon
day evening. June 4. Already the sale OF
tickets indicates an overHowing house. The
programme, which will be decidedly extrava-
giant. will contain several special features, in
Guiding an old-time cake walk. under the di-
rection OF Walter Tate, Of this city, and in
Producing James Jackson, of Baltimore,
champion classic walker Of Maryland.
Charles Holcomb, who stood four rounds
against Joe Wolcott, will appear with some
local aspirant in a four-round scientific con-
test for points. Every effort Is being exer-
cised to make 1t the most successful event
ever rendered the genial manager Of the
home OF vaudeville.
see that Henry Irving laid the corner
stone OF a new theater at Brixton the other
day and delivered one OF his characteristic
speec hes.
Mr. Lawrence Irving has appeared in H.
sens wild Duck at the Royalty theater.
The London Telegraph says of this young
son of his father: 1T looks as if in Mr..
Lawrence Irving we had an actor who in
herited the strong humor, the decision. and
the influence on an audience that his gifted
father possesses"
Dispatches from New York state that the
jury in the suit of Mrs. Ada Dow-Currier
against David Henderson, the theatrical man
ager has brought in verdict for $4,000 for
the plaintiff. Mrs. Ada Dow. who sued for
$1,000 was the manager OF the Julia Mar
lowe company in 1887. She was injured in
September of that year by the fall of scenery
at the Chicago Opera house, where Hender-
lIrc nntr IG rrnr1 n,
who discovered Miss Marlowe, educated her,
and started her as a star seven years ago.
The Dramatic Club of Emerson Institute
will present series of plays at National
Rifles armory on Thursday, May 81, under
the direction OF Messrs. Barry Bulklev and
David C. Bangs. Among those participating
will be great many Of the local talent.
Tickets for sale at the principal drug stores.
Mrs. Patrick Campbell, who originated the
character OF the Second Mrs. Tanqueray, and
who. according to Richard Harding Davis,
made clear and strong and plausible
character OF il. which Mrs. Kendall has never
yet done, has make Il second strong success
in play called 'The Masqueraders," by Henry
Arthur Jones. The great scene OF the play Is
game of cards between dissipated husband
rivals entire fortune on one hand and the
d;ss.patcd husbands wife and child The
game is won by the rival. 1t is scene so
stir ring and unusual that all London is talk
ing OF IL.
The New York Tribune tells the story Of a
young society woman who has been writing
play. 4 theatrical manager told her she
should certainly have it read before her
friends by professional actors. The play was
read. and all who took part in or heard it
were delighted. They declared it was re-
ma-iable play. Thus encouraged the young
woman began to think of having the play
produced. Again she spoke to the manager.
1T is q remarkably clever play" he said.
u, is ons OF the best ever heard read. You
have every reason to feel proud OF your sue
cess. You are to be congratulated, my dear
young lady, but this is not au acting play"
II makes a difference.
''Our creditors are pressing US very hard"
the junior member of the firm said to his best
girl
which shows the difference between busi-
ness and love- she answered. Mercantile
establishments don't like pressure. do they?"
And the papers did not chronicle that tight
ness the next morning.
When Lawrence Barrett's daughter was
married Stuart Robson sent a check for S5,006
to the bridegroom. Miss Felicia Robson. who
attended the wedding. conveyed the gift.
Felicia said her father. upon her return,
'did you give him the check?'
EYES. father answered the dutiful
daughter.
''NhI, did he say?' asked Robson.
He didn't say any anything replied Miss
Felicia. "but be shed tears"
How long lid he cry?'
why. father. didn't time him; ! should