The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-30
BRIEFLY TOLD.

season with Joseph baWorth.
A play under the euphonius name OF
"A Hindoo Hoodoo" is now touring the
West.
The Alice Nelson Opera Company will
commence its season tomorrow at New
Haven. Conn.
Nellie McHeury is playing "M'liss' in
the popular priced theatres in the v
cinity of New York.
Jacob Lift may send out a second Ca
leb West" company, as the play has
proved such a success.
w. Webster Cullison. of Washington
has Joined Amy Lee in her new farce
AT The Red Cat Inn
Richard Mansheld's revival of King
Henry W. at the Garden Theatre has been
postponed until October g.
]. NJ Barrie's new play TO open shortly
at the Garrick Theatre, London. has been
entitled THE Wedding Guest
Jobyna Rowland will originate Mrs.
Van Asteroid, a leading role in Miss
Print" Marie Dressler's new play.
Maurice Barrymore has been engaged by
d. V. Arthur for leading man with Marie
Burroughs in THE Battle of the Strong"
The daughter of ex-Alderman Best, of
Chicago has Joined the Castle Square OPP
era Company, under the name Of Gertrude
Ienox-
Nine Modjeska. R. D. MacLean. odette
TYLER and Company are holding rehearsals
of King John" and the remainder of their
repertoire.
Jacob Lit will produce a new melodrama
this season. written by Seymour Hicks and
i. C. Latham. and called Home From
the Wars
E. S. Willard having secured the Ameri-
can rights to Love in Idleness." by f. J.
Goodwin and Louis n. Parker, will present
Il here this season.
Louis James. Kathryn Kidder and Com
pany are rehearsing for a revival Of "A
Midsummer Nights Dream" 10 open in
New York, October S.
Josephine Hall will open the Savoy
Theatre New York city, tomorrow night
in Alfred Aarons' new musical piece,
THE Military Maid"
James J. Corbett is co-author with
George Henry Trader in a one act sketch
called THE Lost Art" Dir. Corbett is
evidently ION the hunt"
Eugene Canfeld, for years member
of the Hoyt forces will soon enter the
list of vaudeville entertainers in a new
sketch by Kenneth Lee.
WI Crane will open his season in 'Da-
vid RaruE" tomorrow night at the Car
rick Theatre, New York. after prelimi-
nary performance in Buffalo.
A new play. an Oriental romance by W.
J. Thorold. and entitled Near the
Throne" will be produced at the Girard
Theatre. Philadelphia, on October 3.
John Philip Sousa and band made their
first appearance since their European tour
at the Metropolitan Opera House last Sun
day. before large and appreciati7e audi
e1ee.
John Hare will sail for New York on
October "a. During his tour Of N
country Mr.. Hare will be seen in Wash
iazton in his success. The Gay Lsrd
Quex."
Elita Proctor Otis, one OF the best emo
tional actresses of the native stage, will
make a short tour of the Hashim vaude-
willie theatres, which means that she viii
be seen in Washington.
Joseph Miron has resigned from the
cast OF The Cadet Girl for his cid po-
sition in THE Princess Chic" witch will
be sent on tour soon. with Marguerite
Silva in the titular role.
Julia Marlowe, after trying when
Knighthood Was in Flower" and Ever
sons Way may produce a dramatization
this season of Ronald Macdonald's novel
The Sword Of the King
Madame Tavary it is asserted. viii give
an entire act from Aid" with full ac-
cessories in the way 81 scenery and cos
tunes. The prima donna VIII be assisted
by a noted tenor and barytone-
Charles Abbott. Maggie Mltcheu's hus-
band. has returned to the stage as lead
lag man with Minnie SeIigman, il. When
Woman Loves" Mr.. Abbott has rot been
seen on the stage for some years.
Jessie Bartlett Davis, a former promi
nent member of the Bostonians, will play
a twenty weeks engagement in vaude-
VILE during the season. IL is rumored
that she will receive 81, eco a week.
The entire set of scenery used in Julia
Marlowe's production Of Barbara Friet-
chic recently destroyed by fire. has been
rebuilt, and the charming romance of
Fredericktown is again on the road.
The House That Jack Built George
II. Broadhurst's new comedy, will open in
Chicago, October IS. at the Grand Opera
House. after which il will be taken to the
Madison Square Theatre, New York.
Frank Cushman, former minstrel and
vaudeville performer. says he will become
a star and be seen in a comedy written by
Robert Griffin Morris, who has been
known to turn out some very unfunny
comedies.
Hans Roberts and lanes Lackaye. local
Thespians, are in the east of the Liebler
& Co. production OF lost River" which
was presented fer the 9rst time at New
Haven Tuesday night and which is repu-
ted to have scored a success.
Harry Corson Clarke has opened his
season in 4 Missouri town in play called
WHAT Did Tompkins Do?" The press re-
ports say the women Of the company wear
some exquisite dresses. but fail to make
any mention of sir Tomkins' achieve
nents.
The managers OF the Natehez. Miss,
opera house advertise that they will not
play attractions that have colored and
white performers. The Will accept all
colorod or all white. but claim that the
appearance Of a mixed company would re-
suit in riot.
Ealerl" Bergere is playing the title role
in Madame Butterfly" which David
Belasco is presenting in conjunction with
Naughty Anthony" Critics speak in
the highest terms of Miss Bergere's work,
and Of the success Of the dainty little
outline CT Japanese life.
IN spite OF the fact that Charles Hoyt
has been declared incapable Of managing
his own affairs and the appointment OF
guardian 10 the gifted playwright. his
comedies seem to hold the attention OF tho
public. They are billed in every section
OF the country and there seems TO be no
evidence that interest in them will dimin-
fish for very long time
The Great Wallace shows.
The Great Wallace Shows that exhibit
here Monday ard Tuesday. viii arrive in
the city about noon today from Hagers-
icwn. Nd, over the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad.
The show Will uHlnad closa 10 tn.