New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-17

meas at Eastbourne. Her husband oey mour
Hicks the actor. did not appear AT the Galely
The inquest will probably be held on satur-
day. The body now lies in the dressing-room OF
the theatre the eyes closed. the paw slightly
drOOping In the general expression Of the
countenance there is no indication OF agony. but
the lips are white and drawn. The doctors sup
pose that the blood rapidly filed the lungs, ana
| that on this account Mr.. Terriss was unable TO
speak The post-mortem examination will be
held tomorrow. The heavy overcoat and light
tweed suit bear the marks Of the knife.
Mr.. Terriss had been staying at the Hotel
Cecil, and to-day he attended meeting OF the
Theatrical Benevolent Fund. Archer, VINO IS
we'll educated and good singer. has II appears
been living In mean lodgings In the nelghbor-
hood Of buckingham Palace. He has often been
assisted financially by Mr. Terriss and other
members Of the Adeph company but OF late
he had become importunate that Mt Ter
riss had referred him to the Actors Benevolent
Fund.
Mr.. TERRIsS's CAREER ON THE STAGE
William Terriss was a favorite actor in London.
and was also well known in America In London
he was regarded among the most important
actors Of meodrama but on this side OF the ocean
he was better known the leading actor IN the
support Of Henry Irving two or three OF his
tours in this country. He was last seen here with
Mr. Irving about three seasons ago, on irving
last visit but
Terrss born IN London on October Ii. 1851
His real name William Levin. He was boy
long. he entered the Royal Navy. when stu
young. az midshipman. His first voyage took
him TO China He did not like the discipline or
the navy so he left 1t and Joined merchant snip
on the way to Australia but he ran away while
the ship was in the harbor of Plymouth and went
home. He tried his hand at several trades but
satisfied with none OF them. and finally set sal
for Calcutta. intending to join his uncle there ana
engage in tea-plantng. His ship was wrecked. ana
he one OF the four persons on boarf VINO were
saved He expert swimmer, and twice re-
ceived the Royal Humane Societys medal for saw
ing lives
He returned TO England In a few months. Dc
cided to be an actor. and got an engagement In
| Birmingham. He soon went TO LONDON, ana sue
| ceeded, not without some trouble in getting an
| engagement with Mr.. and Mrs Bancroft with
| whom he mads his Hrst appearance in Society"
| He chose the name OF Terriss OF similar
sound TO that Of Miss Ellen Terry whom he greatly
| admired His rowing disposition asserted itself
again ana he e 1t the SAG aoou b TS
| Islands. Then he wen; back the stage again,
| ire His next venture was in the horse business.
| In connection with which he came TO TINS nnonnUy
| had to return TO England a steerase passenger.
| The Bancrofts again offered him place ana he
In 1870 Terrss was engaged by Henry Irving FOR
the Lyceum COMPANY IN when ne playen SrSe "a
seven years. He then left It and played with Miss
ceum Theatre After that he was for four years
| the chief actor at the Adelph Theatre. where he
| produced many melodiamas In 1859 he made
| star with Miss Jessie Millward They played
| Roger le Homie" opening at Niblo's Garden un-
| der the management OF Augustn DAILY. Their tour
success. Afterward MI. IcItlss re,
became a InFm her OF IL also He played the parts
next in Importance 10 those OF Mr.. Irving IL most
| OF the plays produced while Miss MilWard playei
| the female parts which next In importance
| 10 those OF Miss Ellen Terry Roth OF them visited
| this country with Mr.. Irving and Miss Terry ana
Mr. Terrss renewed a popularity which ne had al
ready gained here 80,
| Terrtss again devoted himself 10 melodrarna play
ing principally the Adelphi Theatre After Will
lam Gillette made his success in London last sum
Kiss was selected to play Mr.. Gillette's own part
on the authors ctors return 10 America. lie
| played Il in London and also in other English
cities. Mr. TerrisS mas said that III" part u" htu
| had because he had TO play II In the represso9
manner OF Gillette. Tie present engagement at
| the Adelph, began November "a. " 49,
Ss b ps md"y we're RsyM aoom Taems in
Lady OF the Lake" DarcouTt In The Bellies Strat.
agen." Sir Kenneth in Richard Cpur de iAon.
Romeo in romeo and Juliet The lions Man,
King in King Henry Viii! the King in sbgche'
%ConsG.ence Money" Captain, A Absolute In The
| Mis-. Ellaline Terriss the daughter OF Wiihain
| Terriss is also a favorto actor on the London
| stage and has made several successful appear
ances In this country. She played the title part N
| 'S'indereila' at Abbey's Theatre three and hair
wears ago and che paye most ceverly here after
| ward in the company that was sent from L3nuoh
TO play His Excellency at me BrqadTsy s mea
Snn she was born when &r Terrss and his wife
| were In Kentucky in the horse business