The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-21

chicago. the members OF the company
con, him an engraved memorial thanking
him for enclosing the pay for an extra
matinee which they little expected:
Fred Peel says that Jennie Reinar'h'
who plays Rachael Levinsky IN ms CON- con-,
ing production OF "Casey's Nlie' WIN
wear more Jewels, of the stage variety
than any other actress upon the stage
I'm Old Kentucky will begin its sixth
annual tour in Newark, n. j., on Sep
TENDER 26th. Some novel features have
been added and a lot OF new scenery mas
been painted. The cast will be one' OF
the strongest that has ever appeared IN
the favorite play. I'm Old Kentucky
bas probably turned more money into
the various box Offices throughout the
country than any attraction OF It's KIND
the stage has known I'm years.
Marie Wainwright has recently re-
turned from a trip abroad with lot or
trunks filed with new and gorgeous
gowns. Miss wainwright will open her
second season under the management Of
Jacob Lift IN Buffalo September lsth and
will present this season Shall We For
give Her. and East Lynne
Charles Dickson is very much In love
with the part he is 20 play In Jacob LIT
productions OF Mistakes VIII Happen.
The author OF the comedy wrote the part
especially for Mr.. Dickson and ne mas
fitted him extremely well. Charles DICK
son Is one Of the best comedians In the
country and he is a great favorite with
the public who patronize the theatre.
The best business done at any Chicago
theatre since the days OF the World
Fair was that OF the Shenandoah
COMPANY ut McVicker's theatre. Tho
company played an engagement OF ten
weeks 10 a gross OF nearly $4,000. The
first three weeks averaged $1,000 week.
Robert billiard has been spending
most OF his summer up at White Plains,
training with William Muidoon. Hllliard
IS to play the leading part In JACOB
Lifts big production OF sporting Life
which goes TO the Academy or Music,
New York. late I'm September Inc part
will offer Bob" a great opportunity 10
show how clever he IS at the art OF self
defense.
The theatrical season ~ 1s9S-'99 opens
AZ the Academy Of Music on next We'd
nesdav. when Al. c. Fields Greater Min
strels will be seen at matinee and night
performances The recent deal that
Manager Thomas @. Leath has made
whereby ne becomes a partner Of the
firm of Klow and Erlanger the we'll
known theatre managers. has enabled
him to book for this season better
class Of attractions than ever before dur
ing his experience as manager Of the
local theatre. while there are not so
many companies the deficiency Is fully
supplied by the excellence Of those he
has contracted for. and they include all
the stars and largest organizations tour
ing the provinces during this season.
A partial list Of them includes Wilson's
Ministries. "a Boy Wanted" "1i92 " Cay
est Manhattan, "Parlor Match" Inter
Kidder-Ward triumvate. Stuart Robson.
Vests Minstrels Friend from india.
Town Topics" Heart OF Maryland"
Marie Wainwright. Sol. Smith Russell,
Telephone Girl" James O'Nenl. VIM.
II. Crane. Roland Reed. Otis skinner.
"The Bride Elect" opera. Under the
Red Robe" Joe jefferson. "El Captain. "
by the Hopper opera Company. Black
Patti. what Happened 10 Jones'" and
many others.
Mr.. Charles W. Rex. former treasur-
er OF the Academy Of Music. has Sue
ceeded Mr.. Phil McNiven as treasurer
OF the house. and Mr.. Allen jenkins
will continue in his present position as
press agent