The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-17

open cabinet While in the midst OF alb
tracing a letter she is suddeCly confron'-
ID by Lord Chantrel, who has never be-
fore seen her. From this beginning there
ls evolved no end of humorous conplicA
lions, ending as all comedies should-hap-
piiy. As Lord Chantrell John b. Mason
makes his hrsr' ppearance with this com
pany. The cast also includes Robert MI
Hard. Grant Stewart, lIlda Spong and
ether we'll known people. Wheels Within
Wheels is good comedy cleverly acted
and is certain 10 have a prosperous run.
THE Lady From Chicago" which Tie
Strollers are presenting. is musical bur
lesGuc. The opening scene Is In Pull
man car bound for New York, The char
acters are n Mrs. bigger. whose husband
has made fortune as president Of the
peanut trust, their son and Two daughters,
who are coming to New York 10 make an
meet Mr. Livingston a New Yorker who
promises to introduce them to his society
friends Instead. he hires Il lot OF sou-
brettes who are out OF a job, to represent
prominent women of the metropolis and
several lively club friends agree to hep
him out. The second scene shows the In
terror of the Waldorf Astoria. The third
act is grand ball la Bradley Martin
The story of the play Is by Edward lfalos
coward, tne' nFst amateur atlpr w llilS
city. He Is seen as Mr. Livingston, the
New Yorker. ana gives ms fine an imper-
souation OF the part as John Drew could
The music of the piece Us excellent and in
some cases is capitally sung. II is a clever
skit and an amusing hi at so-called So
ciety people,
The most important deal or the season
has been announced by Charles Frohman.
who has signed contract to star William
Af... s.,l.
mans management of the comedian Is only
for the run OF the play, and MIR. crane
will continue at the head of his present
company. The play will be produced this
season, probably in Syracuse, the home OF
the late Edward Moves Wescott the author
OF the book. Mr.. Crane should ls.e an
almost ideal David lIarum
This week tstcam pipes peNnittng)
Richard Mansfield is presenting "Beau
Drummer" ut the Garden theatcr. to large
audiences. 1t Is one OF the best imperson-
ations and always pleases the public Dur
ing his engagement prince Karl" and
other plays viii be revived. Hearts Are
Trumps," the new Drury Lane melo-
drama now running in Lordon, follow 5
Mansfield.
Barbara Fidgety' has made a positive
hit al Weber and Fields. as an indie
scribablc burlesquc on Julia Marlowca
play. aud through IL all Weber and Fields
appear in their peculiar and amusing dia-
lcct. Tho whole performance goes with a
rush. Mabel Fcntou gives n clever nnita-
tion of Miss Marlowe; Peter bailey sings
n funny song. and the chorus girls meander
around in flesh colored tights.
Anna Held is doing land ofhce nlsl-
less at the Manhatten in "papa's Wife"
The best business of the season at the
New York has been the rule during the
exhibition OF the Joifros Sharkey prize
fight pictures. and 1t is notable faSt
that the audiences have at all times i'm
cluded many members of the fair sex.
Next week the management will present
a new hurlesque called broadway TO
Toxic" for which Reginald lie Koven has
written the music. The new piece VIII
be given with handsome scenery and cos
tunes. and good cast, with a chorus or
young and pretty girls.
Mrs. Fiskc is nearing the end OF the
most successful engagement ever played
at the Fifth Avenue theater by any star
or combination. For weeks the house has
been crowded TO the doors at every PERI
formance Of Becky sharp" and many
nights people have been turned away, un-
able to get into the theater Mrs Fsko
closes Saturday evening. December 49, and
viii be followed by Il. n. Rarnetts bur-
lesque Three Little Lambs" which is eS,
peeted TO run until April, when Joseph
Jefferson begins three weeks engage
mcnt.
Fanny Rice is rehearsing "A Wonderful
Woman, and starts her tour about De
eember 20. in one OF the Hudson river
towns. The new play deals in a satirical
way with theosophy, and is said to be q
most hilarious comedy. The leading part
Polly Perkins Boston girl given 10
stock speculation. win be acted by Miss
Rice. There are no musical numbers and
no specialtes in the piece. Manager
Purdy has engaged Clarence Fleming who
formerly directed the tours of Rosina
Vokes as his business manager Mr..
Fleming is Well known and popular III
theatrical circles, ass
The Dairy FARM ends its ist,g aud
prosperous run at the Fourteenth street
theater December 49, Next Monday tbs
one hundred and hftieth performance Of
the play VIII be celebrated With appro,
PIRATE souvenirs. ON Christmas Day
Manager Rosenquest reviyes The Village