The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-19

John " Ransom, the singing comedian
has been appointed manager Of the
American Roof Garden 10y the receivers
of that concern. He is also the author Of
farce-comedy called Mary's Lamb. In
which he VIII star next season, support
ed by Maud Raymond.
Edward Paulton brought with him from
abroad the book for new comic opera
written for Pauline Hall. but not yet
named or furnished with d score
1t is taken from u German source. and
the period is that Of TWO or three centn-
rles ago affOrding an excellent Opportuni-
ty for q lavish display OF costumes. OF
which Miss Hall will take every advan-
tage.
Madeline Pollard. the plaintiff in the
Observation-Disclosures case. VIII go on tour
early next season in play written eS-
pecially former. Her tour viii be directed
by Charles Dillingham; and Nelson Rob
erts
William Brady is reported in one OF
| the newspapers as saying that both he
| ana C0rbett were pleased with the Prince
! Of Wales whom they met III London.
! This will Of course be very gratifying
| 10 the Prince.
The Bostonians have engaged SignOr
| DaubiEny for next season. The tenor IS
| now IN London, and the engagement was
| made by cable.
Edwin Hof. late of the Bostonians.
has retired from the stage and is going 10
Denver to reside IN future. whore ne win
establish a vocal ana operate cOnserVa-
tory with e. J. Sulle.
Louise Beaudet has been engaged 20 re-
place Marie Tempest in Rob Roy when
that opera IS produced at Herald Square
Theatre,
Charles T. and Edward Crawford are
principal end men with Cleveland's Min
strels They will take their own company
| out again next season
Nine Janauschek will deliver the first
| lecture IN series 10 be given before the
Professional Women's League on Friday.
| Mime. Janauschek Will speak on the drama
| from the earliest times to the present.
Joe OF Will present his new play. The
| star Ciazer at Noonsocket X. l., on Aug.
| p. The piece Is by Franklin w. Lee,
/ and is satire on astronomy. Cera
| Mathers, Dorothy Gray, James H. Wat
| kins, Joseph Harrington. Matt Ott PIN.
! OFT. Thomas Cook, Marion McAlvn. Fan
ME Engle, and May Jordan viii form the
| company.
| Vernona Jarbeau &c credited with having
| made the hit of her life as Oberon in
the performance of A Midsummer Nights
| Dream at Saratoga.
a. Edward Miles, Of Omaha, author OF
vaganZa to be called King Debs. As yet
| he has found no one 10 compose the mu-
| sic.
| r. Hamilton Bel. Of New York. will
| furnish the costumes for The Kings Jes-
| ter. and Percy Anderson. or London
| those for His Grace de Grammont OTIS
| SINNERS new plays.
The new opera by Cheever Goodwin ana
v liam FuTst, IN which Della Fox is 10
appear at the Casino. IS called The 'Truop-
err II is an adaptation from the French.
James x Hackctt has signed to PLAY
| the titie-roIe in Mr.. Barnes OF New York
with Emily RiGl. Miss Rig will be star
red and Mr. Hackett Will be featured.
Mr.. Hoff has frequently been requested
| 10 engage i'm this branch Of work and de-
| Glued numerous offers for next season.
| Including one from Abbey. Schoeffel and
| Grau to appear in London with Lillian
| Russell.
| After her season in America next WIN
| ter. Madame Melba will 60 10 Paris TO
| sing Manon at the Opera COmiQue
| Alexander Dumas continues "a SYhynX-
| like silence respecting the theme Of his
| new play, the title OF which is Id Route
| de Thebes. Even Director Ciaretie Of
| the Theatre rancais. where II viii be
! produced Is ignorant of It.