The evening world., 1894-05-09
THE CHECK BOOK" TONIGHT
Rose Coghlan Had to Postpone the
Production Of Her Play.
Big Benefit to Ex-Manager Thomas
Mcguire To- Morrow.

THE Check Book" was not produced
at the Madison Square Theatre last
night There was a railroad accident or
something which delayed the Coghlan
company's baggage. and besides IL was
deemed advisable to have n dress re-
hearsal of the play here before present.
Ing 1t to New York audience. Rose
Coghlan Is to wear some stunning cos
tunes, and she didn't have time to try
them on and give a performance last
evening. II is announced positively
that THE Check Book" will be pro-
duced tonight.
All sorts of people witness "Hannele"
nightly at the Fifth Avenue, and few
leave the theatre without being deeply
impressed. Hauptman's beautiful play
has created more talk In theatrical cir
cles than any play produced here In
years. The Messrs. Rosenfeld have de-
cided to let the play run as long as the
weather will permit.
Sousa's bandw Is due in New York on
May lS, and give concert the same
Sunday night at the Madison Square
Se banG Theae mnde they bs PaS kit ys The ca
fornia Mid-Winter Exposition.
At the termination OF the run OF The
Amazons' at the Lyceum Theatre, Ed
ward J. Ratcliffe will end his contract
cepted the position OF leading man with
the big production OF shenandoah" to
open in this city about the last week in
August and continue throughout the
season.
B. F. Keith, the continuous per-
accompanied by his son, A. Paul Keith,
And au bis general manager, =. F. Albee.
the distinction of both owning and
manag ging the handsomest theatre in the
world, for It Is generally conceded that
his new 100000 playhouse in Boston is
without an equal.
For the monster testimonial benefit to
the veteran ex manager, Thomas
Mcguire. which will be given at the
METROPOLITAN Opera-House tomorrow
afternoon, there are over fifty volun-
teers 1t will be great entertainment.
Every player of note in the city is down
In the programme.
"Charley's Aunt" has captured Chi
cago; The receipts for it's first week
5000. It was the biggest week of the
whole Chicago season.
The "Globe Trotter," comedy by
Louis De Lange, will have Its first pro-
duction under Edward f.. Rice's direc-
ton at the Chestnut Street Opera House,
Philadelpf. la. on Monday week. 1t treats
humorously of penniless tourists trip
around the world. la Paul Jones
Among the excellent players engaged
are Maurice Barrymore, Charles Coote.
f. M. Bell. Frederic Robinson, the
author, Mr.. De Lange. Madeline Bouton
and Ellen Berg-an expensive cast and a
good one.
"Dr. Darkhorst" at the Germania
Theatre is a drawing card. The little
| ay-house, which Is thoroughly venti
lated and comfortably cool. Is crowded
| every night. The sensational feature.
OF this new local comedy seem to appea
to the American public, as well as the
| German. Max Figman. as the much
| talked-of person. and Minnie Renwoot
In new dances made palpable hits.
| A meeting was held Monday afternoon
| at Mrs. j. Hobart Warren's residence,
| on Park avenue. at which the final ar
| rangements for Wagner opera next Au-
tumn were made. The Wagner Society
Is now organized and ready to receive
subscriptions. and the membership ia
limited to 600 subscribers.