The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-04
MIDSUMMER THEATRICALS.
HIRRT WoODRUFF IN 4 NEW SKETCH
1.-TWO ARTISTS AND MODEI.U


Ellis and Mabel Dixey were assistants to him
and tho medium had the title Two Artists
ana Model 80 brief play was looked for
what developed was vaudeville farce located
In an artists studio. Woodruff was busy at nm
easel. and Melville was seated idly at n piano
The painter berated the other because NJ bis
fondness for rag-time" airs, and the
two discussed vaudeville as compared to
the dramatic stage Since the former
was the actors living. they had suyarcd
WORDS Tor 1t. The best they could say for tho
classic drama was to admit that William
shakespeare was lucky man since the Froh-
mans had taken him UP this season. From
drama the discussion passed to grand opere.
which the painter praised for It's naturalness.
he gave over dabbing at his canvas to sing in
the manner OF characters OF grand opera who
had been Informed that the house in which
they were was on fire. The soprano smiled
and warbled that she smelled smoke. Tho
baritone took II up about where she had
begun and after much OF vocal pyrotech-
MICS ended by asking what it could
mean. Soloists. minor characters and chorus
followed in singing that they must die II they
did not haste. and the comic assault ended
with the burning house about to fall in upon
Its tardy occupants. Mr.. WoodruT's voice stood
for the entire operate troupe. his companion
playing accomplishments. the airs sung being
from several different operas. Up to this time.
too. Woodrurs words had been ten to the
others one. but the latter had chance in piano
playing that pleased the audience highly. aud
later rendered a familiar coon song tho
others joining family in the chorus.
short dance from tho actress was her
chief contribution. George AIDE prepared
so much OF tho material as was original.
and wrote brightly IN vein that variety
show sketch pairs do not frequently touch
upon. He made n studio n suitable environ
ment for the sketch, too, for the three partici-
pants were from, the start frolicking in boz
hemian lash ion. the curtain falling on them as
Jolly chorus. Mr.; Woodruff made his comic
could easily improve it 10y misunderstanding to
broader burlesquing.. His hearers will not Sc
riously EXPECT that he will DO whole and
tuneful opera troupe. and they are accus-
toned to get their grand opera selections in
small insta lments. frequently from blackened
men and misshapcn instruments.
1t Is novelty to have more than one theatre
devoted to other than vaudeville open during
the summer in New York. There are two such
at present and next week ono more will be
added to the list. 1t is certain now that His
Excelency the Governor" will remain at the
Empire throughout July and perhaps August.
The numerous references to the heat and the
thin dresses Of the women in the play seem In
season at this time OF year. THE Man in the
Moon" at tho New York. will probably outstay
the Empire comedy. This extravaganza has
all the requirements that go to make up q
summer show" wild Oats" which is to he
produced at the Casino next week. ia the rival
which the older pieces will have to combat
against.
Those who seek their amusements at the sea-
side will find many attractive shows to choose
from. Frank Daniels is In his last week at
Manhattan Beach PLAYING The Wizard of the
Nile" In add to this Sousa's concerts and
n ID lad .AtNta tOff
there. Bergen Beach has musical farce, "A
Spring Chicken" which seems to suit its public.
made un in the main Of specialists known
TO New Workers. Both o! these resorts have
On the steamer Republic. which goes to Long
Branch three times every day, a variety show is
.T 10 ~ se0p 5y 55 sst nights vaudeville bills.
to secure vacations, Continuous show leaders |
Mothes at the Pleasure Palace; willis p.
sweatnam. the Avons and the Casino Four for
and Leondas for Kcth H Movng rict T SOY Of
the recent priZefght and revamped sketch |
tors New groups we're on view in the Eden |
Musee wax works.
,,The, roof gardens, were. lively. Eicyclist
there we're e uniamIliar sP"cialiGts in the till
beaded the, American roof roster Hyberta
iPryme and Gladys st. John were yocalists at
Of good grade held audiences at Roster 4 Balls |
and the Madison Square Garden.
Now that Henry Irving has succeeded with
sardous "Robespicrre." and will use it in this |
country next winter. there is bound to be lot
OF Robespierre dramas concurrcntly The |
first Of them. bearing the title Of 'Robespierre"
by Charles Ulrich. will be exploited this month
in San Francisco by Lewis Morrison.
n1p., Oh o1.t
march to greatness. She has acted out West
Nora III "A Dolls House." That is looked
upon as necessary preliminary now to final
honors in a dramatic career.
James Young. who used to be a traRedian
and abandoned thnt line for year of training
at Days. is to have a play called Lord
Byron" The poet is the hero.
Ellen Rowan. who paid several thousand dol |
lars for the privilege OF playing Tortia at the |
Knickerbocker several years ago. is acquiring
experience less extensively. and doubtless
two performances q day.
Not all the actors are abroad Maude Adams |
st Ocean Grove May Irwin IS in the Thdm Hi.
Islands and oand Brothers are in Massa-
orna N2dsrSf S% her PSs 1t H G"
ford. Peter bailey is said to have fallen on a |
yacht into the Atlantic, but as no tidal wave |
news is doubted Mary shaw IS another OF Of |
those who have gone to London to address the |
Woman Congress there. Edna Wallace Hon !
per il the only actress who seems to have gone |
abroad this summer for any other purpose
Tony Dencr. tho best known OF modern |
clowns. was TO have acted again IN "Humpty !
pumpty this senSon.. During his retirement I
he invested his earnings fortunately in real |
estate, which was given to his wife. She died n |
few weeks ago. eaving her property IN trust |
Tor her husband, on condition that he never re-
sumo acting. This measure waste prevent his |
losing his money in unlucky enterprises.
The first Of the dramas on the subject OF the |
war In the Philippines has been written. 1t is |
CALLED The Siege Against Aguinado" l. d. |
Valentine has made a comedy out OF his Fltz. |
RGodtl%c naGpGrs, WLlished some years, ago
atizcd. The Bostonians are TO have an "pe |
Eetta, The Smugglcr's Bride" for which !
Timothy AdamOwSki Of the Boston SYMPHONY
Orchestra is said to have composed the score.
satisfaction Of curiosity rather than real |
entertainment is usually the result Of seeing !
an athletic celebrity on tho stage. The audi |
ence seemed much amused with the exhibition |
given by Charles Murphy on the Victoria roof |
last night, Murphy. 1t will he remembered. s |
the man who rode a mile on bicycle in less !