Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-17

from severe attack of influenza, has sail
ed for Cairo, Egypt, for the benefit of his
health.
Wilton Iackaye received very compli-
rneutarv notices in the London press for
his work as Reb Shemuel in The Children
OF the Ghetto
Phoenix. Arizona was given a varied
bill Of entertainment three days in success
sion last week in The Black Crook The
Christian and "A Hot Old Time
Manager Chase of the New Grand has
concluded a contract by which The GIrl
With the Auburn Hair will appear soon
at the Grand.
Irene VanDrugh has reconsidered her de
termination not to come to this country
with John Hare, who has gained success
in Tho Gay Lord QueX' in London
TIL. up-to-date villain of modern melo-
drama carries deadly reptile in his POCKET
which is loosed upon his unsuspectinG VIC
tim at the suspicious moment
Marie DressIer yearns for the glories Of
Stardom. Next season she VIII mead
strong company Of her own. every Inehpsr
of which will be headiiner in the Vaude-
Vile business
The testimonial to e. E. Rice which
was given in New York Thursday after
noon realized nearly Stj.5o0. Although the
bill was a long one there were no di@ap-
p".ntmcntS-
William Gillette has resumed his part in
Sherlock Holmes having entirely re-
covered from the attack of grip which kept
him confined to his hotel in New York for
several days
Thomas Coleman. the well-known leading
man who has scored permanent success
al the urn Hill Theater. New York
through Intelligent and meritorious work,
j. resident of this city
Several legitimate and b!oodthirstv High
binders from 'FriScoare used to add color"
ru the performance of The Queen of China
town This has created much diSInay
among the lady members of the company.
The leading comedy role in THE Casino
Girl which is to follow The Princess
chic" ut the Casino. New York. viii! be
played by Sam Bernard, now with The
Man in the Moon" company.
Gertrude Coghlau daughter of the late
charles Coshlan, has been compelled to re-
sign her part in the Royal Box Company
ON account of a severe attack of the grip
while playing in Springfield. Mass
Fred GIaIlen and Joseph Hart. with Mol
lie Fuller and Carrie De Mar. are 70 reap
pear together in new musical comedy
AUNT Hannah" The book is by Clay NJ
Greene ard the music by y. f. Sloane.
Manager Frank L. Perley has deferred
the London engagement OIL Int AHCe Nell
son Opera Company until next year on ac-
count of the depression in the theatrical
business consequent upon tn" war in South
Africa
Amanda Fabris ed a petition in bank
ruptcy last week. with liabilities of 81 1863
and assets of 500. the latter sum repre-
sSntinS claim for salary alleged to be
due from Charles T.. Locke during the
season of 1S.i2-Hs
u-.ts pfF,4 ii f.ifl her
sheen or "A Trip TO Chinatown when he
decided to go out for himself. and chose the
latter. Each farce is making considerable
money on the road. and both will be seen
here before the season ends.
Roland Reed underwent another opera
ti0n at St. Luke's Hospital last Wednesday.
Mr.. Reeds excellent physical condition in
spires the hope among his friends that he
will be back upon the stage before the
season ends.
\ German theatrical company recently
filed an engagement in Paris. France
which was the first time such an event hap
I'ened since the Franco-PrusSiau war. Les
N.iserableS which thirty years ago the
Fre"ch authorities would not allow TO be
presented, was done in its entirety.
Melbourne Mcdowell slipped a piece
%, ic. in the streets of Denver last Mon
day and will be confined to his room for
the next two weeks. Mrs. Henry Reeves,
cousin Of McDovclls. also sprained an an
HE ON the same day and place and is now
il. The hospital in that city.
II is now reported that DeWnlf Hopper
will return to London next fall Manager
Collins of the Drury Lane Theater in that
city has made him proposition to play
az his ;heater in a pictorial revival of Rip
Van Wrinkle" set To music, Mr.. Hopper
assuming the title role.
Alfred Baldwin Sloane. the composer of
'.Broadway to Toxic was married Thurs
in RI 70 An
werda member of the chorus of the
broadway TO Toxic company. The bride
Is a daughter of Mr.. Christopher Auwerda
of Chicago
Vera DeNoie. cO-author of Devils ISL
and and a prominent member in the cast,
IS to star under the management of Wal
Jack next season in a society drama cap
toned "kismet.' II i from the pen of A.
A GrrS"n, formerly an aeronaut. who will
introduce a balloon ascension during the
performance.
The James idder-IiaEford combination
have just closed a very successful season
of some length in San Francisco in order
10 continue their Pacific coast tour. From
The press notices the combination has re-
ceiN"i in Frisco. it has made a most
favorable impression upon the theater-go-
ing public of that city.
The Murray Hell Theater. New York. has
started I new system Of alternating week
y serious dramas and farces. and in this
way reheFe the mental strain on the COM
pany- Hannah May Ingham's death prob
ably resulted from OVerStudy. and it is
hoped that The new plan will benefit stock
actors in many ways.
\ hall has been built at Oberamnergau
for future performances Of the Passion
Play Ii cost $4,000 and is capable of hold
ing an audience OF 1000. The stage and
prpSceuium will still b. open. with the val
ley and mountains as a background The
first performance this year will take place
on May 81.
One Of the dancing elements of The Man
IN the Noon is small colony of English
girls. especially imported to lend continent
tai tore To the colossal spectacle None of
Of The young travellers is over seventeen.
some OF them still wear Juvenile skirts and