The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-13

and that the bullet wound was not Sc
rious enough to bring a fatal result.
Charles H. Hoyt, exhausted by the
shock of his recent bereavement and
by overwork, has gone into retirement
fer a few weeks, to rest and recuper-
ate.
Anthony Hopes dramatization of his
novel. "Phroso," viii have it's long-de-
layed production on Nov. rs, by the
Empire Company in Boston. "Phroso"
was intended for Maude Adams, but
the wonderful success of THE Little
Minister changed the managerial
plans.
Beerbohm Tree successfully produced
Sydney Grundys adaptation of THE
Three Guardsmen" in London week
ago Mr.. Tree played D'Artagnan and
Mrs. Cora Urquhart Potter Anne of
Austria
The management Of THE Christian
is being made the subject of much
comment, favorable and otherwise, on
their innovation of a special invitation
matinee for clergymen and their fami-
lies. The charge is readily made of a
brazen attempt to advertise the play
at the expense of it's reverend guests.
The ministers, however, enjoyed the
play hugely and passed a vote of
thanks to their hosts at its conclusion,
while Hall Caine between the acts aired
his views at length on the relations be-
tween drama and the pulpit
May Twins new play, Kate Kip,
Buyer met with no warmer reception
from the New York critics than it did in
Worcester Miss Twins personal popu-
larity, though, is so strong in the me-
tropolis that the engagement will prob
ably run the length of time it was orig
inally intended
There are more troubles in minstrel
circles. This time it is George Wilson
and w. S. Cleveland who have quarrel
led-over financial matters and poor
business. Cleveland has been dropped,
and the company will go on under the
name of George Wilson Minstrels. This
probably means the final passing of w.
S. Cleveland, who for a number of years
was the supreme power in the amuse-
ment world.
Owing to the results of a severe cold.
Joseph Jefferson was confined to his bed
for the greater part of last week, and
his New York engagement had to be
cut short. Mr.. Jefferson was reported
very sick, but no serious results were
feared.
The firm name of Barry & Fay is TO
be revived. Eliie Fay and Charles Barry
"a daughter and son OF the lament
ed Irish comedians-have formed a
partnership and will enter vaudeville
circles as a sketch team.
Julia Arthur made her first appear
ance in "Ingomarn at Buffalo a fort
night ago. The scenic effects and cos
tunes were especially elaborate, and
she scored a big success.
Paderewski will not come to America
this winter. The distinguished pianist
will give recitals in England and Rus
STA instead. He has just completed his
opera, which win be produced at Ores
den at Christmas
Sandow, the strong man, has discov
cred strength of voice in himself just in
time, perhaps NO keep him on the stage
after his strength of muscle has ceased
to be profitable novelty. He is in
training to become a bass singer.
Hall Game is giving a few entertain
ments in this country before returning
to England. These entertainments viii
be similar to those which Mr.. Caine
gave so successfully last year in Scot
land, and consist in a species of story
telling. The story which Mr.. Game tells
is entitled Home, Sweet Home" and
is a simple fable in which humor and
pathos are judiciously blended Its
telling occupies the entire evening.
The Cubans never patAonized the