The times., 1899-03-12

and delightfully."- wicked in the pursuit Of
woman. Mr.. Faversham acts the Fart
splsndidly and furnishes most of the humor
of the performance. The young fellow is
rapidly becoming favorite, especially
with the matinee girls. who worship a
hero-even II he is drunk.
Browns in Town quit the Bijou last
Saturday and has gone 10 seek pastures
new and green. In its place we have
That Man" Nine. Chartres comedy,
which achieved mild success at the Herald
Square a few weeks since. The farce is
on for an indefinite run, and will probably
be followed by new work OF which Sidney
Rosenfeld is the author.
The Casino is dark this week TO permit
of dress and scenic rehearsals of George
Lederer's lyric fantasy, In Gay Paree,
which is announced for production next
Monday night. with John E. Henshaw in
the leading comedy part Since the re-
vival of La Belle Helene" in which Mr.
Henshaw made q notable success, he has
been deluged with offers 10 appear IN all
sorts OF vehicles. ranging from melo-
drama TO comic opera and minstrelsy. Last
week minstrel manager and performer
offered Mr.. Henshaw half interest in his
business II he would go on as an end
man. The company OF which this gentle
man is at the head is probably the best
known organization of its kind in the
country.
Oscar Hammerstein is again 'on top
His new Victoria which was opened TO the
public last week. is one of the handsomest
places of amusement in town, and is flled
to oyerilowing every night The Rogers
Brothers, German comedians, and an oX-
cellent company are furnishing rafting
entertainment there In the form of farce
entitled "a Reign of Error" Weber &
Fields are already beginning 10 feel the
rivalry of the new house.
at the White Horse Tavern" has proved
to be great success at Waliack s that
the company will be sent out for tour
| of the leading cities next season. The Of
| fering has also been scheduled by Charles
! Frohmam for production in London. The
Tavern" is cleverly written and cleverly
! acted by every member OF the cast, which
| includes as its leading woman Amelia
! Bingham.
This is the final week of "Trelawny of
| the Wells" at the Lyceum. Next Monday
| Manager Daniel Frohman presents new
comedy entitled Americans at Home" II
| II is a success these two plays will form
the repertory of the company for its annual
road tour Bessie Tyree, whose little head
has become enlarged to an amazing size,
quits this organization al the end of the
| current season. She won't be missed
| little bit.
Mrs. Fiskes picturesque "Magda" is fill
| ing the Fifth Avenue Theatre nightly and
| will probably be continued until March 27
| when "Frou Frou' is TO be produced.
Minnie Palmer has returned from Eu-
rope and is appearing at Proctor's Pleas
ure Palace. My Sweetheart" is looking
just as young and clipper as ever. Miss
Palmer's admirers in this city have not
forgotten her by great deal.
In spite of the secession OF Blanche
Bates, melodrama in the form of "A Great
Ruby, ;" will be on tap at Daly's for the re-
mainder of the season.
"Miladi and the Musketeer' is the title
! OF r. A. Barnet's new musical comedy
which he has written for the Boston Ca
: diets. 1t Will be given an elaborate in
vesture.
Horace McVicker, who once managed
Edwin Booth. has opened a Dramatic
| Authors Agency" in this city
Zelma Rawlston has given orders for
| the scenery of "A Daughter of the Sier-
ras," the new play in which she debuts as
star in April.
Nine. Janauscheck, the once famous
! tragedienne, proposes a brief starring tour
/ of the New England towns. Frank Cot
ter, who has managed many prominent
( stars, viii probably direct the tour.
NANCY SYKES.