Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-13

enough to make her debut. There will be
considerable interest in the identity of the
rank Englishman.
Sardou is said TO have been so pleased
with the London production of Madame
Sans Gene that he sent Sir Henry Irving
the inkstand which he used while writing
the play.
A recent overhauling Of the properties of
the Covent Garden theater. London.
brought to light nine thousand pairs Of
shoes. which had been purchased for vari-
Gus operas.
The Mirror credits the following query to
"Bif' Hall: please tell me why it would
not be appropriate to call the chorus girls
in The Whirl Of the Town. Daughters of
the Revolution?"
Vaudeville has invaded the ranks of the
opera singers and proved irresistible to
Guile, who was PATHS first tenor when
she came TO America. Guile has lately
been touring in South America.
Yvette Violette has made a hit in Paris.
She writes that Men walk the boulevard
at night with posters, advertising the hour
of my appearance" Perhaps they are not
permitted to walk the streets by day.
The English critics have decided that
Henry Irving's younger son, Laurence Irv-
ing. who aspires to be playmaker as well
nest, thoughtful and impressive young act
or"
II is rumored that a comic opera or mus
zeal comedy is being. written for Lillian
Russell, Della Fox, Walter Jones and JEFF
ferson De Angels, in which they will ap-
pear next season, billed as two stars and
two comedians.
Mr.. Thomas Q. Seabrooke is to star next
season IN musical comedy under the man.
agement of Mr.. T. c. Whitney. The piece
has not yet been selected, but it will posi-
bly, be an adaptation of a work now being
presented in Paris.
Miss Odetts Tyler has withdrawn from
the London production of Secret Service
and will shortly return to her future home
in ShCparGstown, ". Va. Miss Hope
Rose of The Good M part" c0rnDapv
Will replace Miss Tyler.
1t ia estimated that John Philip Sousa's
net profits for the season of 1861 will
reach at least 100000. His royalties on pub
hshed music alone average about 5000 per
month. The balance will come Of his pro-
ceeds on Eel Captain and the profits Of his
Opie Read has submitted the manuscript
of "Shantytown' TO Tom Nawn, who will
star in the play next season. Extensive
scenic features are under consideration by
prise Read may also write a play for
Tim Murphy.
The new play by Franklin Fyles. called
Flower Moin,' VIII be produced in Phil
adelphia at the beginning of next season.
and II its promise is realized will be after
ward taken to W8llack's for a run. The
company VIII be under the management Of
Joseph Brooks.
Paul Arthur, well known as a Joint star
with Nat Goodwin and later in the support
Of Della Fox. has been appearing with such
success I'm London that Charles Frohman
has engaged him TO originate the leading
role in the London production of Too
Much Johnson
The first dramatic effort OF Gabrielle
D'Annunzio. whose novel. The Triumph
Of Death" recently caused Anthony Com
stock some worry. will be produced at the
Renaissance theater, Paris. by EleanoTa
Duse, on June II. The play Is called "SonEe
dun Matin de Printemps."
An instance Of John Philip Sousa's facili-
ty in writing music Is shown in the produc-
ton Of one Of the comical songs Of FL Cap
itan,' the Typical Song OF Zanzibar"
While the opera was in rehearsal in New
York II was seen that the last act needed
q comedy feature TO give IL life. Manager
adelphia one morning, took breakfast with