The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-23
STORIES OF
THE STAGE.

Liebling was introduced to Gilbert. who
said: az
Sir. have heard Liszt."
Liepiing bowed his head in acknowl-
edgment at what he supposed was the
coming compliment.
ued Gilbert.
Liebling bowed still lower.
have heard Paderewski.'
LieDhng made genunection even
unto the ground.
wen. SIR" concluded Gilbert IN
abrupt tones, not one of them-not one
OF tnem. sir-perspired as profusely as
you dol"
John Mccullough was at ONE tins
playing "Virginius" in Syracuse. In
the drama occurs the line. There C. M
pubic virtue left in Syracuse" Scarce-
ly had the tragedian sounded the words
when man in the parquet spranr ~
MS feet. exclaiming, mo, by lingo. nor
in Utiky either!"
Whatever may be said of laurence
irving, the son OF Sir Henry. there is
one tning to his credit--he is certainly
an energetic young man. 1t has not
oeen long since his play. Frederick the
Great' came very nearly missing at the
London Lyceum and did succeed in
arousing more than the usual amount
OF discussion. A few weeks ago at Bath
ne produced another play entitled
Richard Lovelace." founded on tho
love affair in the life Of that poet fa-
NOUS for the lines:
could not love thee. dear. "A well
Loved not honor more.
The younger Irving acted the titJe
role, and both play and star were well
received.
MISS Viola Allen, since she has beer
the guest of Hall Caine, the author ~
the famous novel, and OF her new plav.
Inc Christian" at Greeba Castle. rsIe
OF Man, has written several interesting
letters to her managers in reference to
the many peculiar customs OF the Manx
people that have come to her notice.
July Z, at Ramsey, she witnessed tina
ceremonies of Tynwald day, the most
event of the year to fhe S
Manxman. The Isle Of Man is governed
not only by a governor general appoint
ed by the queen. but by deemster and
local legislature called the "house OF
keys All laws passed by the house OF
keys must be approved by the queen
ana before they can become operative
they must be read In Manx and English
from the TynwaM, historic mound or
hill from which all laws Of the Manx
have been proclaimed for over 1000
years. This is said to be the Oldest gov
custom extant.
The ceremonies of Tynwald day cone
sist or religious services in Ramsey
chapel, the proclamation of the laws
rom the Tynwald and a general cele-
oration. Miss Allen attended the reli-
sious ceremonies, at which were present
Lord Henniker. the English governor
the first deemster, the lord
bishop. the attorney general. the coro-
1ers and all the official dignitaries. in
,luding the house of keys.
Mr.. and Mrs Hall Game were present b
With Miss Allen, and the newspaper
clippings relating to this event, which
the sent, say that there was more Curl
'sity on the part of the populace to see
Hall Caine than the governor general.
ord Henniker. The proclamation OF the
avs from the Tynwald had TO be post
'oned till future date because the in
disposition of the queen had prevented
Ter from signing them. O.
Miss Allen was presented to Sir VIII
lam Drinkwater the oldest deemster in
he history of the island He had held
he office for so years on July Z. Miss
lllen witnessed the ceremonies of his
etirement and the presentation 10 him
Z valuable silver casket containing
n address commemorative of the event.
liss Allen was charmed with the quaint
eople of Mainland and their customs.
Anna Belmont. the comedienne Of the
What Happened 10 Jones" company.
nJoys the reputation among her non.
rofessional friends OF being an original
nd quaint story teller. Her stories have
local color impaired To them by her
'nse of the fitness of things. What
blows here is of recent birth with
ISIS Belmont: 4tt
The Park avenue trolley line In the
ty of Rochester is crossed by three
reefs that bear masculine surnames.
n Irishman with carpetbag entered
le OF the cars the other day and sat
,wn gingerly near the door. Four or
We other men completed the list Of
lssengers. The car swung around the
'rner of Chestnut street.
"James!" shouted the conductor. A
an sgnaled him. the car stopped. and
e man alighted. A half minute after
ard the car neared another cross
rect.
''wiIliam!" announced the conductor.
mother man got out The Irishman's
es grew visibly larger.
"Alexander!" shouted the conductor.
he third man left the car.
When II had started ON. the rrishman
cse and approached the conductor.
'Oi want to git out at Avnoo b." he
ID. me foorsht name is Michael"