The herald., 1898-04-10
At THE THEATER
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new one-act plays, 1"The Undeveloped
BUD and Jealousy" He will play the
Keith circuit.
Louise Thorndyke Boucicault has sued
Thomas l.. Grenier of the Chicago Lyceum
for 5000. for unauthorized use Of the play
Led Astray."
Lotta Crabtrees proceedings against a
firm of Wall street brokers resulted last
week in the indictment of the firm for
grand larceny.
Blanche Bates, for the past two seasons
leading lady with the Frawley stock COM
pany, has been engaged by Augustin Daily
for his company.
The news comes from Paris that Sybil
Sanderson-Terry, who has been i'll, has re-
turned to that city and that her condition
| no longer causes alarm.
Wilson Barrett has concluded arrange
ments whereby he will remain in Australia
for the entire season. 1t is possible that
America will see more Of Mr.. Barrett next
season.
Robert Mantell comes to San Francisco
in tae near future with his new production.
IA Secret Warrant" This play gives him
role which is n prototype of Dumas
D'Artagnan.
1t is announced that Charles Frohmau
has engaged the well-known English ac-
tress, Jessie Mlward 10 be the leading
lady Of the Empire theater company next
season. in the place of Viola Allen.
Frederick Tjader, who will be favorabiy
remembered for his work at the Burbank
in this city some months ago, was specially
engaged for a comedy part in the recent
production of "The Upper Hand" at Mo-
rosco's in San Francisco.
Irving contemplates another American
tour, it is said. The fire that destroyed his
scenery and two failures at the London
Lyceum are said to have crippled Sir Hen
ry financially. and he will turn to America
in order to recoup his losses.
Kate Emmett is the latest recruit to the
vaudeville forces. She will shortly make
her debut in a sketch that will be written
for her by Kenneth Lee Edwin Milton
Royle and his wife, Selma Fetter, also
annouGce their intention of deserting the
"iegitimate.''
Manager Belasco has imported an ac-
tress from New York to take the part Of
the prosecuted Chinese maiden in the
forthcoming production of 1.-THE First
Born" The young lady in question is high
ly spoken of. She is climbing the ladder of
fame and will probably stay at the top.
Jennie Hawley, who has secured some
fame as an understudy to Jessie Bartlett
Davis, has brought suit in Salt Lake against
her husband Rowland C. Woodrow, for
divorce. Miss Hawley alleges simply nom
support. in consequence Of which, she says,
she has been compelled to sing on the op-
cratic stage for her maintenance.
The Denver Evening Post is authority
for the statement that Georgia Cayvan
after long service at the Lyceum. and some
later experiences as a star, has gone into
private life. Sydney Armstrong, the first
leading actress at the Empire, is in private
life. Effie Ellsler was the leader at the old
Madison Square during the long run of
Hazel Kirke.' bu. she is now rarely, If
ever seen in New York.
Mrs. Elizabeth Saunders, who claims to
be the Oldest American actress. celebrated
cisco on the 4th inst. by holding very
enjoyable reception. Mrs. Saunders is a
cousin of Joseph jefferson. and is also con-
nected with many other theatrical people.
One of her latest appearances was as the
nurse to Adelaide Nelson's Juliet" She
received her last salary from the late W.
j. T. Ilnrence ta-- ---~--
The recent performancIofor the beneny
of Nellie Farren, in Drury Lane theater,
London, probably establishes record. At
one time more than five thousand persons
were packed within the walls of the house.
The total receipts from all sources
amounted to between $4,000 and $1,000, and
Miss Farren will derive from it. thanks to
the interest of the Rothschids, an annuity
of nearly &100 q wear. Her pOpularity
with the general public was something as
tonishing, and seemed to be wholly inde-
pendent of her merits as an actress.