The evening world., 1894-05-05
THE LONDON STAGE.
English Suburban Theatres Com
ing Into Prominence.
"Disconnectcd American Variety"
Play Finding Favor.
Champion Corbett's Success-Attrac-
lions 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
lington. for instance, was lately visited
by royalty, while Henry Irving yester-
day laid the foundation stone of a hand
SON 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 APP
plaudcd.
The Duke and Duchess of Connaught
were present at q performance Of the
'iasqueraders." at the st. James's
Theatre, yesterday.
King Kodak which was produced
here on Monday. is classed by the critics
as being "a disconnected play of the
american variety Sort but the critics
are unable to deny that 1t contains good
songs and dances and that 1t Is well
staged and acted. King Kodak prom
ises to be popular. Miss Kate Vaughan's
dancing has lost none of It's grace, but
1t is less facile than formerly.
Mrs. Alexqndcr's Her Dearest Foe"
which WIS produced at a matinee. has
proved t. be n poor play.
Days Theatre has been crowded
throughout the week. with enthusiastic
audiences, "As You Like It" being the
attraction.
Mile. Yvette Guilbert, the French sing
err. who has long been a great attraction
In Paris, IL 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 OH a
holiday trip only, but she has been en-
gagged to appear before several private
parties. The French singer has re-
ceived many English and American Of
fers. but says hat 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 $50, OK
francs per year.
The Prince and Princess OF Wales and
q large party Of royalty. including the
Duke n Duchess Of C~onnaught. the
Duke and Duchess Of York and the
Duke and Duchess OF Teck, all the Ia
dies in Spring toilets. paid n 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's
novel, Esther Waters" has received
from a certain library has given that
book a splendid pun. Conan Doyle
Archer, Sarah Grand and others v
taken up Mr.. Moore's cause.
The performances of Verdi's "Fal'
starr in Paris have been suspended,
owing to the illness of NJ. Maurel.
James ]. Corbett, the champion pu'
gilist and actor, is becoming quite a
favorite with that portion Of London
society which Is disposed to lion hunt
Ing" He received during the week in
Ntations to dine with or take supper
with various smart clubs on Sunday
! In addition, according to the weekl,
sporting papers, Mr.. Corbett is con
eantly overwhelmed with billet dou'
sent to him by women who have seer
his performance.
The future arrangements at tn
aquarium, where the May fair Is nov
IN full swing. include a pet dog show oil
Inc Hth. 25th and 26th inst. and q show
VI collies on Jun 8 aud the two follow
ms days. A coaching exhibition is Il
Ve heid from June 10 to July II. the pa
aaohs including the Duke of Wellington
ne Duke Of Marlborough. the Earl o
shrewsbury n Talbot, Lord Charlie
ceresford, James Gordon Bennett. A. G
ssassatt' President Of the Philadelphia
rrOur-in-iSnd Club; Axel Georgii
united States Vice-Consul at Stock
Sr.nh' and Fairman Rogers. New Yorl
'our-in-Hand Club.
hr' and Mrs. Clement Scott gave
most delightful supper party al the Inn
"~Iourt Hotel in commemoration Of III
nnNersary OF their wedding. whic
-" place In San Francisco just a yea
81 The guests were only twelve |
Imer' ana included Henry Irving,
r.iooie' Comyns Carr, Oscar Beringe
M, ana Mrs. John lie Sage, MIR. an
ia Joseph Hatton and Mrs. Morgal
-ssw'h Booths niece.
the revival OF " Money" which IN
rtsh -. Mrs, L~essingham'' at the Ga
Fs Mrs Bancroft will play Lad
na,. Alh. and John Hare viii take III
OF Sir John vesey.
IN considerable curiosity Is felt regar,
"eefoohm Trees ARRANGEMENTS X