The Portland daily press., 1900-12-07

Mrs. Leslie Carriers next large pro-
duction will be LA Du Barry" The
costume and soane drawings are being
made by NJ. Chaineux, principal artist as
first time a memoer OF this historic in-
stitution has been permitted by tne gov
eminent to undertake q contract outside
OF France The concession was secured
by Mr.. BeIasco through Jean Richepin,
the French poet and dramatist with
whom MIR. Belasco Is writing the play.
Louis Mann and Clara Upton have
made long step In advance OF the alb
surdities OF 1.-THE Telephone GIRL They
no longer challenge comparison as
musical comedians but, In legitimate
comedy, "Ali On Acoouns OF biiza, by
Leo Dietrichstein, they present phases
or American life which VIII be sure to
attract attention.
Miss Mauds Odeil has left the imperial
stock company at ST. Louis, being I'M
willing TO appear at extra matinees with
nut increased compensation. Otherwise
her relations with the management were
entirely pleasant
klaw & Erlanger's famous production.
"Ben Hur." will see It's first Boston pre-
sentation at the opening OF the new
Colonial Theatre, Wednesday evening,
Dec. 10. 10 was iirst produced on the
stage of the broadway Theatre, In New
York, Nov. 20, 1899. and finished its
season run May IL, 1870 II began Its
PhiIadeIphia run at the Chestnut Street
Opera House, Oct. s, and Will finish Dec.
l5 It's largest week receipts in New
York were s19,0l5.0O. The average re-
ceipts for the New York season were over
$1,000 The largest receipts In Its history
were for the week ending Dec ], 1900,
S21, 400 These are said to be the largest
receipts ever taken at regular prices by
any theatrical attraction in the history
of the stage. .
q. A. Burt, advance agent OF Inc
Sorrows of Satan" an adaptation OF
Corelli's novel, which viii be at the
Jefferson Friday and Saturday OF next
week, was In the city yesterday.
The New York Dramatic Mirror OF this
week, saysi -,
News OF Georgia Csyvan's serious III
ness awakens the sympathy OF many
friends and admirers Although she has
not acted in two or three seasons, she
still has q warm place In the hearts OF
the New York public, growing out OF her
long and pleasant association with the
Lyceum Theatre. Disappointed in her
later ambitions, and tortured by das-
tardly and unfounded attack upon her
character, Miss Cayvan's health broke
down, and during the past few months
she has grown steadily worse. In sanl-
tarium In Flushing, where she was taken
not long ago, she lies in very serious
condition. II Miss Cayysn recoveis she
to continue her professional life, and 1t is
to be hoped sincerely that her illness VIII
soon take favorable turn.
LisIe Leigh has resigned as leading
lady,of the Boyle Stock company and Will
be succeeded by Miss Nadine winston on
Dec. 10.
Lisle Leigh will star next season. plans
for her tour having been completed by
prominent manager, and she promises TO
present a strong play,
Florence Rockwell has been engaged as
leading lady with Henry Miller.
"Billy" Emerson, the noted minstrel
who made more than 81, 900, 900 during his
career as an entertainer, is said to be Ill
nd In want, in Cincinnati
Sibyl Sanderson has announced again
her Intention to return 10 the stage. Man
ager Care, of the Paris Opera Comique,
has announced that this time she surely
will reappear, but 1t is believed that she
Will still stand in respect of the alleged
doubtful terms OF the will of her hus-
band, the late Antonio Terry.
George W. Lederer finally relinquished
possession of the Casino on Nov. 80, and
the Sire Brothers, not expected to secure
the house until Feb. l, took charge, with
Gus Barnes in active authority. An
English syndicate. 1t is said, may build
a new theatre here for MIR. Lederer.
Madame Sembrich arrived from Europe
last Saturday, to begin her season OF
song recitals Tuesday afternoon, at Car
negie Hall. After Jan. l, Madame Sem
brich will make tour of the principal
cities In opera, under direction OF G. l..
Graft,