The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-06

LONDON, May 5. - Copyrighted,
1894, by the Associated Press.l-The
growth OF Londen is bringing suburban
thesters into prominence. The Grand
theater at Islington, for instance, was
lately visited by royalty, and Henry Ir-
wing yesterday laid the foundation stone
OF a handsome new theater at Brixton,
q suburb of London. In addition, Mr.
Irving promised to perform there. He
dilated upon the increasing need OF
places OF recreation for the masses.
his remarks upon this subject being
vigorously spplauded.
The duke and duchess of Connaught
were present at performance of The
Masq ueradeurs at the St. James theater
King Kodak. which was produced here
on Monday, is classed by the critics as
80 disconn ected play Of the American
variety sort" But the critics are IN
able to deny that il contains good songs
and dances and that it is we'll staged
and acted. King Kodak promises to be
popular.
Mrs. Alexander's Her Dearest Foe,
which was produced at matinee, has
proved to be poor play.
Daly's theater hae been crowded
throughout the week with enthusiastic
audiences, As You Like 1t being the at
traction.
Mile. Yyette Guilbert. the French
singer who has long been great attrac-
ton in Paris, is to give an invitation
matinee at the Savoy hotel on Monday
next to the British critics and theater
managers.
1 Mile. Guilbsrt says there ia nothing
suggestive in her songs and perform
ances. She is visiting London on hol-
idGy trip only, but che has been engaged
to appear before several private parties.
The French singer has received many
English and American offers, but will not
accept anything but an offer OF the very
highest terms, especially to cross the
Atlantic. as her income in Paris, she
claims, is $50, 900 francs per year.
The prince and princess of Wales, the
duke and duchess OF CoDnaught, the
duke and duchess of York and the duke
and duchess of Teck, paid q private visit
to the Royal academy yesterday. Sir
Frederick Leighton escorted the royal
visitors through the galleries.
The performances OF VeydPs Falstaf
in Paris have been suspended, owing to
the illness of n Maurel.
James ]. Corbett is becoming quite
favorite with that portion OF London
society which lie disposed to "lion hunt
ing" He received during tho week in
vitations to dine or to take supper with
various smart clubs on Sunday.
The future arrangements at the
Aquarium, where the May fair is now in
full swing, includes a pet dog chow ON
the Oath, 25th and 18th, and show OF
collies on June 9th and the two follow
ing days. A coaching exhibition is to
be held from juno 18Th to July 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clement Scott gave
delightful supper party at the Inns
Court hotel in commemoration OF tho
anniversary of their wedding, hitch took
place in San Francisco just year ago.
The guests were only II in number, and
included Henry Irving, ]. l.. Tooe,
Oommys Carr, Oscar Beringer, Mr.. and
Mrs. John l.. Sage, Mr.. ard Mrs. Joseph
Hatton, and Mrs. Morgan edwin
Booths niece. Mr.. Teole proposed Mr..
and Mrs. Scott's health, and MIR. Scott
in reply said his only regret was that the
friends assembled around him had not
been able to be present at his wedding
In the revival of Money at the Gar
rick. Mrs. Bancroft will play Lady Frank
lin and John Hart will take the part OF
Sir John Vesty. Forbes Robertson will
be the Evlyn.