The record-union., 1896-02-15

her, and she is animated and happy
from start to finish. The extrava-
ganza itself is cleverly constructed and
brightly written, the music is brisk and
melodious, the scenery new, beautiful
and elaborate, and the large supporting
company is a company of strong attrac-
tions. Aside from Corinne's own per-
fcrmance, there is much drawing power
in "Hendrick Hudson, Jr.,'' as a spec
tacle, and in its ingenuity. The cos
tunes and all of the scenery for this
production were expressly made for
this season, and is all new and bright.
The scenery and effects are carried in
special cars in such a manner as to re-
duce to the smallest possible chance
the danger of wear and tear in trans
portation.
The second concert of the season by
the MeNeill Club will take place at the
Congregational Church on the even
ing of Tuesday, the 18th inst.
1t is positively refreshing, says the
New York Herald . to find a foreign
actress who doesn't hasten to tell
everyone she meets as soon as she lands
that she is $50 glad to be in dear old
America" Nine Eleonora Duse, who
arrived here on the Majestic the other
day, is of that kind. She was here two
seasons ago, and the impressions she
carried away We're such that she does
not hesitate to say in emphatic terms
that she ''hates" America. The only
reason at all she returned was because
she had promised Henry c. Miner she
would do SO.
Contracts are ready for signature be-
tween Wilton Lackaye, the actor, and
Mr.. Hayden, manager for Stuart Rob
son, under which Mr.. Lackaye will star
next season under the direction of Mr..
Hayden. A new play by Alfred Klein,
of which Mr. Lackaye has the option,
is under consideration, and will very
probably be selected to open the season.
E. s. Willard, the English actor, who
is so popular in this country, announces
that he will positively return to Amer
lea next season. He is now managing
the Garrfck Theater, and is considering
"A Social Highwayman" for production
there.
The announcement that Charles
fields lease of the Garrick Theater is
incorrect Mr. Mansfield continues
lessee of that house, and Charles Froh-
man its manager, with no interest
whatever in the theater itself.
Jean Lasalle, the baritone, retired,
lives between Vetheuil and La Roche
C;uyon on the Seine in a house made of
cement, which he manufactured. There
one may not find a Renaissance OF his
life as a singer. He has not even a pho
t0graph of himself in the costume of
any. one of the roles wherein he has
gained applause. He is ait the head of
100 workmen, whom he directs with ex-
act knowledge. He says: THE life of
the singer is ephemeral, his voice weak
ems some days He should know
how to retire in time. Then I have
three boys who are growing; I shall be
proqder of leaving to them trade than
a fortune"
Ovide Musin, the New York violinist,
and Louise Musin, the soprano, are
making a tour of Japan with small
concert company. On their arrival in
Yokohama they had the pleasure Of
hearing the Japanese band of the
Grand Hotel play the New York Her
ald' March" for the first time.
Arthur Bourchier who was the lead
ing man at Daly's Theater two seasons
ago, is now managing the Royalty The
ater in London, where he is presenting
an English version Of a French farce
called 1.-THE Chilly Widow" He is ne
gotiating with a view to bringing his
company here next season to play this
and other pieces.
Dorre of the Tavary Opera Company
has been taken for Italian or Spanish,
her olive complexion, dark brown hair
and eyes. and all her manner and ap-
pearance justifying the conclusion But
really, the vivacious little singer and
! splendid actress is a Hoosier, native
of good old Indiana.
Nellie McHenry, in a new play, The
Bicycle Girl will be here presently.
Frederick Warde began his California
| interior tour last Monday at Fresno. He
reaches Sacramento March 20th.
Katie Putnam is coming back to Cali
! fornia with new company and play The
piece is "The Old Lime Kiln" and one
scene in it is a picture Of her home at
Benton Harbor on Lake Michigan.
It is complained that the Tayary Op-
era Company is poorly equipped with
costumes, scenery and stage accessories
A new play, '"The Milk-White Flag, Z
is on its way to California in care of
a selected company. 1t was played in
San. Francisco two years ago.
Margaret Mather is preparing to re-
turn to the stage, which she abandoned
when she married young Pabst, of beer
fame.
Manager Todd is winning golden
opinions from the Sacramento public
for his new policy, namely, to give the
public all that he can possibly secure
| Of the best on the road, whether he
makes a cent or not On some attrac-
fions he can make nothing, on some he
/ viii lose, on some make money. The
! old policy was to reject everything that
was not absolutely certain to guarantee
some winnings But Mr.. Todd, we now
/ know. was not blameworthy for that
/ starved and narrow method.
Carrie Clark Ward had bad luck up