The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-25

ire, "The Belle OF Bohemia" which is a
| worthy successor to THE Founders q
THE Belle of Bohemia" is making a
short tour prior to being transferred to
the SALISBURY Theatre London. where it
will succeed THE Casino Girl early in
January.
In the cast will be found a newcomer
who has sung and danced herself into
the affections of New Workers. She is
Miss Marie Dainton, whom Mr.. Lederer
brought over from London especially for
this production. Sam Bernard Dick Per-
nard. D. L. Dom, and host OF old CAST
no favoritcs will be in the cast. p
Early last Monday morning the Academy
OF Music was in the hands of a large force
OF carpenters and decorators, and 1t IS
doubtful il persons who visited the Ninth
Street theatre earlier in the season will
recognize the house tomorrow night, when
1t will be opened under the management
OF E. d. Stair. who. in addition TO the
Washington amusement place. controls
thirty-eigh other theatres, located in the
larger cities OF the country, principally in
the Middle West
Mr. Stairs first move after securing the
Academy lease was to have the theatre
thoroughly cleaned. and he now promises
that he will spare no effort to make it one
of the most popular of Washington's amuse-
ment resorts. He has secured many really
excellent attractions. and at the prices that
will prevail-50 cents will buy the best
seat In the orchestra at night-there is lit
tie doubt regarding the future of the Acad-
envy.
Mr.. r. P. Jannette. of Chicago, will be
the resident manager. and Otto Sellhau
sen. who mas been the treasurer Ct the
house for several years, will continue in
charge CT the box office.
Clyde Fitch's play. Nathan Hale" will
soon be sent out with the original produc-
ton as seen during its initial presentation
at Powers Theatre, Chicago and during
the run a the Knicserbocker Theatre New
York. Howard Kyle, weIi-known leading
man, and Miss Nannette Comstock. who
has supported several prominent stars are
to be featured" as Nathan Hale and Alice
Adams, respectively. The tour will be I'M
der the direction OF W. N. Wilkinson and
viii probably open N New London, Conn,
where the opening scene of the play is laid
Manager Henry W. Savage, Of the Metro
politan English Grand Opera Company, has
something to say about Grand Opera as a
Business" in the current issue OF the "Cri-
terion,' and says 1t with characteristic d.
rectness. Energy and system, he declares.
stun up the methods employed in the manu-
factrre of his musical product. The conf
dence OF the public and the zeal of the
forces under his command are chief con-
tribating factors. For his company, he
prefers young singers. ready to begin their
training In the chorrs. and to rely on their
own work and ambition in securing ad-
vancement. As for his public-give the
average American the surety Of good
performance. sung in his own tongue, at
reasonable prices. and he will come again,
and not only come himself. but bring his
entire family"
The managers last word is promise of
future development along a line of special
interest. He says: Il do not assert that I
have attained my ideal in giving opera One
thing. for example, that have in view is
improvement in the TRANSACTIONS which we
are now using. Many OF them are rough
and unsingable. In organizing the company
at present at the Metropolitan. however,
the use of new TRANSACTIONS would have
meant the learning again of entire roles,
for most Of my principals were already IA
miliar with the lines as they are now sung
With the development of new material for
next seasons work We shall endeavor to |
make an improvement in the translations"