The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-04


have been held on for more than the usual
allotment Of time. The star role was
| played by the leading man OF the com
pany, Mr.. William Farnum, the young
actor who was last season with Sol smith
Russell, playing the part OF John. Jr.
In Hon. John Grlgsby.'
| Here is one OF the comments on the re-
port that Blanche Walsh did some heavy
gambling while at Hot Springs recently.
II is from the Cincinnati Enquirer.
| Inquirer--we have no way Of ascertain
ing whether Fanny Davenport turned over
| in her grave when Blanche Walsh
hooked the famous diamond bracelet
10 buck the tiger at Hot Springs. Some
| clainyoynnt, or. in pinch, "nipe nend"
might eniighteU you.
Louis y. Parker is making dramatiza-
lion Of Lorna Doone,'' which Charles
Frohman will probably use, with Annie
Russell In H. Another stage version OF
the Blackmore novel has been made re-
| gently by Mildred Bowling for Herbert
Kelley and Ef1e Shannon. The produc-
tions OF both are matters OF the future,
for Miss Hobbs and 1.-THE Moth and the
| Flame" have yet some time to run.
%<<
In order to keep Naughty Anthony
lively enough tipsy incident has been
worked into the second act of the farce,
In which Miss Blanche Bates as tho
hosiery model, who atterward removes her
| stockings before the Salvation Army
lassies. lnvegles Prof. Anthony into
drinking some champagne and both get
soaked." The work OF purifying the stage
goes merrily on.
The completion OF the newest theatcr in
London, the Hippodrome, which, judging
by the Photographic views OF It in the
British press is one of the handsomest
temples ever reared for theatrical enter.
taipments in the world brings TO light
some interesting details connected with its
erection by the powerful English combina
tlon known as the Moss, Stroll and Thorn
ton syndicate. II cOrtrols. with the Hip
podrome, chain OF EMPIRE theaters. 10 h
legitimate and devoted to variety shows
numbering about two dozen These arc
distributed throughout the tight little isle
IN many of the best cities OF England.
Scotland and Wales. The company oper-
aiing these houses furnishes the attrac-
ton also and some idea OF the business
transacted Is CLEANED from a recent state
mcnt in one Of the London magazines
thar the company is capitalized at $1,000
GOO and pays dividend Of per cent an
nually
PIuys md Players.
KyrIe Bellew is about TO desert Lon
don for Australia.
Felix Morris left widow and three
children-two daughters and a son
They are now calling Mrs. Lanetry's
acting in 1.-THE negenerates" a Christian
endeavor.
Katherine Grey's suit against Richard
Mansfield for $4,000 instead OF s25.OoO az
first announced, has been begun.
It is alleged Of A. II. Wilson the Ger
man comedian OF THE EVIL Eye" that
he Is nephew of the late Senator Wilson
OF Iowa and was dsnherited as punish
mert for adopting the stage as pro-
tesson
Mary Mannering will make her stellar
debut next season.
For the first time in years the English
pantomirne season has proved a failure
1t Is all attributed to the Roer war.
Mrs. Alexander Salvni il anxious 70
Paul Gilmore is negotiating to get control
OF them.
u has been many years since Robson
and Crane dissolved partnership. yet they
played for tho first time against each
other in Washington week before last
Madame Janauschck appeared week
ago at tea given by the Republican Wo-
mans club of Brooklyr and recited The
Charge OF the Light Brigade"
Paul Gilmore is in New York to have
| an operation performed on his hand
which still contains bullet which he
received while playing in Phoenix, Ariz
Frank Daniels made a comparative test
| OF advertising values In New York last
week. Out Of hoo people he found 800
who had been attracted by newspaper
| advertisements
Henry II. Dixey seems to have found
solid ground again az David Garrick in
Stuart Robson's production OF "Oliyer
| Goldsmith. Mr., Dixey has been ionn
dering sadly since he made tremendous
hit In ''Adonis."
Sir Henry Irving has found condition.
so prosperous in this country that his
American tour will he extended for six
weeks longer than was AZ first considered
He viii remain here until May. returning
10 the London Lyceum In June.
Boston thealer goers are evidently nm
~ arms against the suggestive drama.
The Gay Lord Quex' is not within a
long salt water Journey OF the Hub. hut
the beard Of aldermen has already re-
eeived protests against the play.
Frederick Warde has accepted from
Verna Woods, California author. play
called "Horatus," and based upon Mac
ahlays poem. He has new comedy
drama The Dukes Jester" also in re-
hesrsal.
Israel zangwilis children OF tho
Ghetto was cried down in New York and
killed on in Loudon by the war Now
70 is touring American cities and re-
ports OF big successes are being cir
culated.
Robert Taber. from whom Julia Mar
lowe recently secured divorce. viii soon
present at the London Adelphi a new
romantic play by Laurence irving SON
OF Sir Henry. II Is called Bonnie Dun
dee
Harry Elmer of the firm of Welty &
Elmer has fallen heir 10 fortune. Elmer
was back with THE Turtle" company
which appeared here early in the season.
The company has been disbanded and the
lucky man has gone East.
The return OF THE Belle OF New York.