The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-04
GOSSIP OF THE RIALT0.

NEW YORK, Feb. S.--onee, again ga
Nethprsolc has disappointed an s1pectant
public. Gothamites are informed that they
must wait until the day after tomorrow for
the promised production of 'Sappho.
which was 10 have been shown last Mon
day at wallack's. As a consequence of
this most recent delay, the town is eN-
ceedngly dull. and matter worthy OF eGl-
bodiment in a journalistic letter is pain
fully scarce. doubt. however, that even
we who are put at sore straits by the lack
of news. have as much reason for COM
plant as has Miss Nethersole. whose fort
hight of illness cannot have cost her less
than $4,000. The engagement here orisi-
nally was only for seven weeks. which
considering the t-in-the-provinCes hit of
the piece. seemed wholly inadequate. The
stars misfortune leaves her but ere-
which is misfortune. indeed.
Beyond a few real, old-fashionea thrill
ers.' presented at the combination houses,
and the offerings of the stock companies,
there were no changes in bill on the Mon
day aforesaid. Chauncey olcott return
ed to the Fourteenth Street ana was greet
ed by the usual number OF friends, but the
irish comedian has stuck to "A Romance
of Athlone' which has been described fire.
queItly. He sings several songs. however.
that had not been heard prior to his ar
rival. and these were applauded heartily
Mr. Olcott Is a strong favorite with GER
tain class of amusement-lovers and al
ways is assured of a profitable engagement
in New York
The Castle Square organization has seen
rendering the ancient but delightful The
Chimes of Normandy" this seek with the
best of results. ID. Eloise Morgan is the
Germaine. Gertrude Quinlan the Serpo-
lette. Reginald Roberts the Grenieheaux.
William Pruette the Henri. and Frank
Moulan the Gaspard. AS ever. the chorus
does excellent work, ard the opera is
mounted with lavishness and care.
There will be lively times along the Ri
alto during the next six days, the num-
Der of premieres announced being practi-
cally unlimited. At the Madison Square
we are to have a glimpse of "Coralie q
Co Dressmakers. the supposedly nasty
French farce brought over by Charles
Frohman. and at Dalz's. John Oliver
Hobbs THE Ambassador will be done.
Nat c. Goodwin is to follow The Cowboy
and the Lady with Henry Esmond's
when We We're Twenty-one. the name
oil Whicn mas Deen pOSleu NJ aHe hnlShti-
booker for some time. As l have said.
"Sappho' will reach Waliack's. and. IL
nothing prevents. THE Countess Chiffon
is to succeed Three Little Lambs at the
Fifth Avenue. There are rumors that
some Partisan author claims the plot OF
W. A. Brady's venture. and that an in
junction will be secured against its per
formance These. however, hardly have
taken formidable shape as yet. and the
prospect is that The Countess will be
enacted as stated.
On Monday evening. by the by, Way
Down East is to have its Tooth rendering
at the Academy of Music. and, as usual
there will be souvenirs. This record does
not include the original run at the Man
haitian. and it proves Lottie Blair Parker 5
product to be drama of sterling worth.
Oscar Hammerstein's new theatre, the
Republic. is commencing to take form and
undoubtedly It will be ready for opening in
the early autumn. James A. Herne and
Sag Harbor' will be the primal attrac-
ton. Next. Viola Allen is to offer f. Ma
rion Crawford's play and then Elesnors
Duse will make her bow from its stage.