Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-11

action was. naturally, generally resented
and the prominent members OF the Dank'
ing and mercantile community who were
invited to the feast politely declined, 1or
various reasons, TO be present.
1t should be added in expl anation that,
in the opinion of the real representatives
of the CITY, there has been no danger of a
serious financial crisis. although there was
a danger of a breakup of the speculation
in Kaffirs, of which Barney is the main
spring. Consequently the retiring lord
MAYORS attempt to enthrone Barney Bar
neto BERNARD Isaacs) rs 1.-THE savior of
London, failed. The Times, and indeed
all the leading newspapers, severely criti-
cize the retiring lord mayor, whose cohec-
ton with public companies aroused such
a storm of protest when he was elected,
and who, il is supposed, VIII continue MS
speculation when renewed OF ONCE.
Theatrical Topics.
Tho Westminster Gazette devoted its
nrincinaI lea Ter TO the subject and said:
!There is one Englishman who success
fnllv combines in his own person the two
attractions which appeal the strongest to
visitors-dollars and peerage and when
the Duke OF Marlborough returns, bring
;no. his sbe5.yes with him, the new lord
mavor should publicly receive him in the
streets of London.
The theatrical interest of the week CEN
rered in the first performance at the Crl-
terion theatc" on Tuesday last of The
Sonire of Danes" an English version of
Dnmas' "I,Amides Femmes," in which
Fav Davis of Boston made so instant
success. Indeed, it is said to be Il rare oc-
currence for an actress to spring so sut!-
denly into popularity. AS result of tbs
successful production Charles Wyndha:a
seems likely 10 have good share of t.s
General boom in things theatrical which is
now in progress here. The adaptation is
by r. G. Carton.
II is now Officially denied that Wilson
Barrett will appear in Hall Gaines The
Manxman" at the SALISBURY theater.
Lewis Wallack, who has secured the
SALISBURY, is said to be negotiating with
Charles Warner to assume the role OF
Pete The reports of the strength OF tins
play and the success it attained III america
and the provinces have greatly stimulated
the curiosity of London playgoers.
Arthur Shirley, who is fast acquiring
fame rs a writer of successful melodrama,
has collaborated with b. G. stephenson In
the production of new romantic drama.
which has been accepted by the manage
ment OF the Duke of York's theater, and
will be produced at this house when the
run of Her Advocate terminates.
A new, original one act play by Alicia
Ramsey and Rudolph De Cordova, enti-
tied Monsieur De Paris, has been &C
cepted by Arthur Boucher for production
at the Royal theater.
Ada Crosley, the Australian contralto,
who has been so successful in London as
been one of the lucky number of rece N
vestors. Before leaving Melbourn H.
don, she invested f10 (S5o) in ano nal
share of Coolgardie mine In six m .nths
she has realized $4,000 $4,000 IN the
investment.
Sardou's new play, "Marcelle," will not
be put upon the stage at the Gymnase the
atre, Paris, before December. The prin
cipal parts have been assigned to Jane
Hading, Nine. Pasca, M. Noblet, Cal
mettes and Dumney.
Shortly before sailing for America the
brothers Jean and Edouard de Reszke re-
manned some time in Paris, and now the
musical papers there announce that Jean
is to be married in the spring time to n
wealthy French lady of title.
r. A. Abbey's collection of pastels is at
tracing as much attention in the exhibi
ton of the Fine Art society, in Bond
street, as did his Holy Grail" pictures,
which We're also shown last spring at an
exhibition in Conduit street.