The times., 1899-04-16

debut in England last year. His personal
charms will undoubtedly satisfy the mat
inee girls.
Romeo and Juliet" is the bill at the
Herald Square. r. d. MacLean is the
Romeo Odette Tyler the Juliet, and
Charles B. Hanford the Mercutio. A good
rendering OF the tragedy is being given TO
large audiences Next week we are prom
ised THE Merchant of Venice with Mr..
MacLean as Shylock.
This country is likely to have a "Sapho"
craze shortly. Charles Frohman starts
the ball rolling early In the fall. He prom
ises a special cast. new scenery. and acces-
sories. On top of this comes the an
nouncement that Olga Nethersole has
version of the novel which she proposes
TO exploit next season-after that deluge
of '.Saphos."
Mile Fifi'' ends its run at the Manhat-
tan Theatre In a couple of weeks. The at
traction TO follow is called THE Mani
cure" and is Joseph Grismers adaptation
of naughty French farce. In the origi-
nal this piece is filled with unprintable
speeches and lascivious scenes. Mr. Girls
mer claims to have eliminated the most
reprehensible language and incidents, but
il is safe TO say that the production Will
not be a Sunday school entertainment.
The New York Theatre, formerly the
Olympia, will open some time next week
with a spectacular review called The Man
in the Moon in which John E. Henshaw
and other clever people will have the i'm
portant parts The concert hall on the
second floor of the building has been re-
christened Promenade de Luxe and has
been elaborately refurnished with foliage
and plants. There will be an iridescent
| fountain, near which a quintette consist
ing OF four banjos and harp will give con-
| certs, which will continue during the per-
| formance and up to one o'clock in the
morning After this, Meet Me at the
| Fountain" will probably be seen in the
personal columns of the yellow journals.
Jacob Lit has secured five years lease
| Of the Broadway Theatre and begins his
| tenancy on May /. He will place stock
| company in the house and present melo
| drama as he only knows how to produce
| such plays. The building is one of the
| largest and handsomest places Of amuse
| ment in the city and is centrally located.
| ] am told that Mr.. Lift intends rating the
best seats in the auditorium at 81 each
! Just half the price now charged. II this is
I done 1t is almost a certainty that he will
make money.
Joseph Jefferson-"the Dean of the
American Stage''-will be the attraction at
the Harlem Opera House in upper New
York next week. appearing in RIP Van
| Winkle'' and THE Rivals" The veteran
comedian is again in perfect health and
| strength. His temperance here will GER
| tainly prove treat to his numerous
| friends and admirers.
| Manager ]. Wesley Rosenquest has en-
gagged Archie Boyd to play the title part
| in THE Village Postmaster" next season.
Alice Ives and Jerome II. Eddy, the au-
thors OF this drama. are at work on new
| four act "hayseed" farce. which Smythe &
| Rice are to produce. The piece will be
! called "The Country Judge"
With Chauncey olcott and the Grand OPP
era House, Augustus Pitou is having the
most profitable period that he has ever
/ known. Mr.. Olcott's profits up TO date are
said to be over $50, 1000. and the Grand OPP
era House OF which Mr. Pitou is the lessee
and manager, will clear at least $40, 900.
| When Wagenhals & Kemper announce
the name of the actor engaged to replace
| Frederick Warde in their triumvrate OF
| stars the public will be treated to some
| thing of sensation.
The Dabber- Dabber Club of this city has
presented Zelma Rawlston with silver bi-
| cycle said to have cost 81, 500.
| large party Of New York managers and
newspaper men is going to Boston to see
the first performance of R. A. Barnet's
prince Pro Tenn
Tim Murphy expects to present "The
+! Carpetbagger" In this city.
Alberta Gallatin, Western actress,
| whose Rosalind is supposed to be a really
| remarkable piece OF work. is going to play
Ophelia to Henry Miller's Hamlet shortly.
Miss Gallatin is a woman OF evident talent
4, and should achieve success in her imper-
sonation. Something may also be expect
ed Of Mr. Miller's portrayal OF the melan-
choly Dane. NANCY SYKES.