The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-17
AT THE THEATER.
E'Mr. Barnes of New York" Makes "a
,+ Big Hit.

Big fIt.
The Manhattan Stock Company present.
ed Mr.. Barnes of New York. at the the
alter last night, and came pretty near play
ing to standing room only. The theater
was packed from the gallery to the or
chestra, and the audience gave evidence
of the fact that it enjoyed the play
throughout Mr. LeffingwelI as Mr.
Barnes was in his usual good form, and
carried the part exceptionally well. Mr..
Keogh'S specialties were greatly enjoyed
and he was compelled to respond to several
enthusiastic encores. The company will
remain in Savannah during the entire
week, and, judging from the reputation it
has. made, it will play to packed houses
every Afternoon and night. 'Rosedale''
will be presented at to-days matinee and
"Wife for a Wife, tonight.
"NIr. Barnes of New York. will be play
ed again later in the week. In
connection with the play the story of
Mr.. Gunter's first novel is of interest Some
dozen years ago, New York thea trical man
ayers We're logged by a mild-mannered
and Emphatic individual, who wore glas-
es and had a well developed lisp His
name was A. c. Gunter, and he was the
author of some fifty plays, most of which
reposed in his trunk as yet unproduced. He
eKed out meager and impecuniary exist
ence with the uncertain and irregular pay
of a space writer on the dailies. He called
one of his dramatic efforts "a Tale of Cor
.sica," which was refused with unanimity
by every manager in the metropolis. Gum
ter reWrote it in serial form and rechris-
tened it Mr. Barnes of New York" He
then haunted the publishers and like the
theatrical managers, they unanimously de-
cltned it. Gunter then collected his wife's
resources and his own, and stalking his last
cent on his business instinct, published
small edition of the novel himself. 1t
sold like hot cakes Another and another
was issued, and Barnes of New York"
passed into eleven editions in year and
has reached up to date a sale of some $780,
600 copies. Potter of Texas" "That
Frenchman," 1.-THE Florida Enchantment,"
followed, and to-day Gunter is a rich man.
Last winter a resplendent turnout rolled
through Fifth avenue. and one of the pub
fishers above referred to and who had
since failed had to jump out of the way of
pair of well-matched bays. He saved
his skin, but was spattered with mud. He
glanced angrily at the owner of the equip
age, who sat arrayed like Solomon 1t was
Gunter!-placid and benignant-lsp and
glasses and all. He had made money. The
publisher had lost his
The reserve seat plan for those holding
tickets to the course of entertainments to
be given by the Young Mems Christian
Association will be opened at the asSocia-
ton building Friday morning at $50
o'clock. Those who have not secured their
tickets yet can buy them from the COM
mittee, Messrs. H. NJ. Stoddard, c. G. Bell
and A. NJ. King or from the general sec
rotary at the building. The entertain
ments will be given at the Guards hall,
same as last year. The first entertainment
VIII be given next Tuesday night, 1t is
the Kronberg Grand Concert Company,
consisting of SOnrann baritone vioIiniSt
and pianist. The singing of Mamie Hands
hronberg and Mr.. S. Kronberg is of very
superior order.
In December, Prof. Louis C. Elson of
Boston, will give one of his delightful lee.
lures Illustrating it with his fine baritone
voice and with the piano
Mr.. Chas. f. Underhill of New York
VIII make his first bow before a Savannah
audience in January. His entertainment is
neither reading nor a lecture nor a mere
evolutionary programme. IL is, more. 1t is
a complete story of the greatest and most
popular dramas told by one person, but
one who has the rare gift of being able to
appear like several
Alexander Black made such hit here
last season, with his picture play" that
VIII give his latest success "A Capital
Courtship." He will be here In February.
In March, the Boston Ideal Banjo, Man
uolin and Guitar Club will wind up the
course. This club comes with the very
best recommendations possible, and their
WISH Is sure to delight many.