The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-19
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"Cyrano de Bergerac'' continues to be the
book of the hour, and has been the most
talked-of book in the west published in
| 1aoS.
In fact, the dramatized novels, also, con-
tinue to take a prominent place in the list
of popular books of the day, and there is a
ready sale for 1.-THE Christian" IA Lady
of Quality" Lady Ursula" and 1.-THE Lit
tie Minister"
Word comes from Paris that "Gyp," alias
La Comtesse de Martel," is at odds with
Dame Justice. In her amusing journal
dun Grinchu" she represented ex-Mnister
Trarieux as having changed his religion
In order to marry rich woman. 1t was
libel, and the slandered statesman got
against her judgment for five thousand
francs damages.
There are to be two literary centennials
or bi-centennials this year in Paris; one for
Racine, who died two hundred years ago,
the other for Balzac, who was born in
1893.
1t has recently been remarked that, per-
haps, William Black has not had sufficient
justice done to him for his part in making
Scotland and it's beauties known to the
world. 1t is suggested that he sent more
tourists there than any other novelists on
account of his marvellous success in de-
scribing Scottish scenery.
William Clyde Fitch is dramatist of
New York City. Though young man still,
being only thirty-three, he has a career
behind as well as before him. Mr.. Fitch
/ is the author of the well-known successes,
Beau Brummel," Frederick Lemaitre"
and 1.-THE Moth and the Flame" His latest
acted play is Nathan Hale" which is be-
ling successfully rendered by Nat Goodwin.
| This play is considered to show a decided
advance upon all of his other work.
Nathan Hale" is of special interest of
course, on account of its local significance;
its theme is one of the most simple and
dramatic in American history and while
the managers seek to avoid all risks in
their theatrical ventures, 1t is interesting
to know that they are at present giving
much thought to the subject of American
! drama Mr.. Bronson Howard, 1t Is said,
has called a meeting of several playwrights
to discuss the ACCESSIBILITY of establishing
theater exclusively devoted to plays by
American dramatists, to be directed by the
men who held the meeting. The probable
ity VI tniS Undertaking, as a pecuniary
backer has already been secured, is full of
interest for those who are watching the
future of our American dramatsts
aApropos of the theater, 1t is announced
that Mr. U. ]. Henderson will contribute
to the March Scribner an elaborate article
on a little known side of the dramatic pro-
fession, entitled 1.-THE Business of a The
ater." 1t will deal with the not generally
known problems that confront the mod
ern theatrical manageable direction of
troupes on the road, engaging new stars
and examining new plays. The article will
be illustrated from life by artists who have
enjoyed special privileges.
Rev. r. Heber Newton, rector of All
Souls church, New York, recently said, 1T
am sorry that Christian science is still so
much a method of healing rather than that
which 1t Is to be, life." 1t Is not to the
author the latest Boston fad, but move
ment among Christians that is worthy of
attention and study. In consequence of be-
lief, and on account of the interest that
various persons have manifested on the
subject. DR.. Newton has written book
entitled. 1.-THE Truths of Spiritual Healing
and Their Contribution to the Growth of