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her portrait, printed in these pages, Il
proof of the correctness Of the asser-
ton. The originality Of her work in
this part made so great an impression
on managers that she has been in
duced to elaborate the character and
to introduce Sis Hopkins to the pa
irons of vaudeville. Miss Melville has
opened the way for scores Of imitators
in an entirely new line of character
work, but it is doubtful if any of those
who copy her work will possess either
her sense of humor or her willingness
to sacrifice an attractive personality
to the demands of a part.
Says the New York Tribune: IAN
English paper says that complaint has
been made by certain London players
because of the engagement Of Ada
Rehan for the principal character in
Cecil Raleigh's new drama, to be pro-
duced next autumn at Drury Lane, the
objection being that Ada Rehan is not
a native of the United Kingdom. Those
dissatisfied players might be conSoled
with the information that Ada Rehan
was born at Limerick, in Ireland, of
Irish parents. and they certainly have
reason to know that she is one Of the
best actresses that has graced the stage
in our time"
The general critical opinion touch
ing Haddon Chambers new play, 1.-The
Tyranny of Tears which Charles
Wyndham has just produced at the
London Criterion theater, seems to be
distinctly favorable, although it is OBJ
ar~O
somewhat unduly prolonged. All the
lighter parts, however, which abound
appear to be uncommonly clever, nat
ural and entertaining. The plot is very
simple, showing how husband at last
revolts against the tyranny of an ex-
acting wife, who has kept him in sub
lection by her ready production of
tears.
An interesting event Of the close of
the theatrical season will be the pro-
duction at the American theater, in
New York, of I'VE 'Uns of Tennessee"
an original American play by an
American author, Mr.. Lee Arthur. AS
indicated by the title, the play treats
of a phase of life in the middle
South and introduces in an unconven-
tional manner familiar and unfamiliar
types. The playwright is a Southerner
who has contributed to the magazines
a number of Southern sketches in
which he has depicted forcefully char
acteristic perSonages and incidents.
Sol Smith Russell recently had this
to say to a young friend who wished
to become an actor: 81 suppose you
want me to talk about the DRAMA" he
said. 81 feel that 1 am unworthy, for
| am still a student You want me to
tell you if you shall go upon the stage?
Yes, if you are stage struck, by all
means go upon the stage, for you will
never be any good to yourself or your
friends until you do. But keep your
head level, and if you dent succeed,
then drop it, for poor actor is an
abomination."
Maude Adams approaching produc
ton of Romeo and Juliet is the the
atrical feature of which all New York
is talking The success of the charm
ing young actress in THE Little Min
lister" has made everybody curious to
see how she will appear as Shakes
peare's heroine. The support which
she will have includes William Fav-
ersham as Romeo and James x. Hack
EFT as Mercutio. William Seymour is
In charge Of the production.
Cornelius Vanderbilt; the elder, finds
his chief pleasure n music.