The times., 1899-07-30

autumn VIII be well advanced when the
haunts that once knew him win be given
an opportunity OF renewing the acquaint-
anee.
Paul Wilstach. formerly dramatic editor
of The Times, Is in London. enjoying
weil-earned vacation and probably endeav-
oring to implant gratuitous information
concerning the greatness of Richard Mans
field.
Winsome Georgia welles viii be in the
neighborhood of Washington all during
the coming winter. albeit the fact that
the Frawiey company has made hit of
such proportions in San Francisco that 1t
will probably remain in that place for a
year to come. Miss Welles has been en-
gagged to play soubrettes with the Murray
Hill Stock Company. New York. and since
her ability precludes the possibility of
early release, her local friends viii have
the satisfaction of knowing that she is in
close proximity with them.
From out in New England comes word
that Florence Henri King, the local girl
who made her professional debut as a yio-
linist last season at the Grand is playing
over vaudeville circuit and creating
the best OF impressions. Although a bit
rough in her work. Miss King is an ex-
ceedingly talented young woman whose act
is both original and entertaining. and
whose triumphal progress is much to be
desired.
W. WalmsIey, who has been conduct
ing in Washington spirited and largely
successful opposition TO the bill-posting
combine, left here last week for Chicago,
where he will attend to some urgent ad-
vertising business. Mr.. Walmsley returned
only recently from the Windy City"
where he finally declared war against the
aforesaid combine by refusing seat at
its convention. The young fellow is what
is slangily but descriptively known as a
hustler" and his ultimate victory over
his rivals is certain.
The o'clock train for New York on
last Wednesday bore toward that metropo-
lis Joseph Luekett. one OF the managers
of the Columbia Theatre, whose trip was
made in pursuit OF further bookings for
the coming year. The comfortable F
Street house is already well supplied. but
Mr.. Luckett is not one OF the sort which
leaves things to chance and his journey
will probably result in much -distended
list CT attractions. Upon his coming back
to this city the director will go into the
country for a brief vacation. The Column
Otis Skinner in The Liars for an initial
bill.
VIII A. Page, who preceded Jerome Ed
dy and C. p Nikral as The Times New
York dramatic correspondent spent a por-
tion of last week on the local Rialto. Mr..
Page is at present acting as managing ed
itor for the New Haven Register
Tho racaut Ho=c0 of hie
Company has not served to keep George
Conn out of town Mr.. Conn returned to
Washington about ten days ago and has
recently been familiar figure about the
theatres.
John T. warde. the Washington CORE
spondent OF the Dramatic Mirror is
spending his vacation in the Blue Ridge
Mountains. from whence he writes of pres
pective fishing expeditions and other
things. Mr.. Warde is that rara avis, a
good fellow, and his friends here are ex-
pressing the hope that on his various pur-
suits OF the elusive trout he will catcf
something better than cold or chills anG
fever.
A recent edition OF the Telegraph
credits Adaiina Roattino with havins
made her first American appearance las
week in New York. and then proceeds tC
declare that "the singer scored heavily
Miss Roattino's local admirers will be az
to learn OF her success in Gotham. bu
cannot be blamed if they are astonisheC
at the information which implies that til,
entertainer seen so frequently last yea
at the Bijou either usurped the Italian
name or was but her astral body.
Clever Goldwin Patten, who made dis
tinct hit in local amateur circles before
he adopted the professional stage, Is pleas.
ing Gothamites at Pastors Theatre. wher,
he is appearing with Edith Ives in
sketch, entitled "A Husband in Clover.
Mr.. Patten may come to the Grand Oper:
House later on.
Grace Golden has finished her studies il
Paris and will return to this country il
September as the prima donna OF the Gas
tie Square Opera Company. Her first wUrl
is TO be done in a production OF ''Di,
Meistersingers" at the American Theatre
Godfrey Stein will go to Hot Springs
Va, this week for protracted and much
needed rest. Next season he will be ,
member of the Indianapolis Stock Com
pany and may later undertake a staTrin.
| tour in "a Tale of Two Cities"
Next season" will become the presen
season on a week from tomorrow, whel
Kernan's Lyeeum Will be opened and a mat
inee performance given by the Bon Ton
Burlesquers, an organization of known ex
cellence. Although the management OF tn
house has not had time in which 10 carr
out its design of replacing the existin,
front with handsomer one, it is an
nounced that a number of much-needed i'm
provements have been made in the build
ing, which will consequently be more com
Portable and slightly than ever before. 1
the auditorium, for example, completed
new floor has been laid. while the wor1
orchestra chairs have given way to other
OF the latest pattern. The lighting an
heating systems, always OF the best, hav
benefited in the general changing. as ha
also the means of ventilation. Neithe
paint nor paper has been spared in redeco
rating the interior. the walls OF which hav
| been covered with deep red. which is sal
to contrast strongly with the white and gol
of the balconies and their supporting col
| umns. The proscenium arch. too, has bee
cared for and the ceiling. with its diamond
shaped panels, fitted with electric bulbs an
covered with golden stars. Brussels car
pets for the floors, upholstered seats for 1h
boxes. draperies for the loges, u weil-exe
cuted curtain ana complete lnVeStiture o
scenery all will add TO the effect and shoul
go toward making the Lyceum an excep
tionally pleasing theatre.
In the realization of the fact that tn
patrons of place of amusement want {,
be amused, Manager Herman has gone Il
considerable trouble in getting only th
best bookings this year. and the result /
| a notable list of attractions. Besides tn
| Bon Ton" Buriesquers, ttirty-seven CON
binations have been secured for The sea
son. the names of the organizations beini
familiar to most lovers of the class of eE
tertainment to which they belong. Tx
Dainty Duchess Burlesquers. THE Ga!
Masqueraders. The Bowery' Burles