The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-26
PLAYS AND PLAYERS.

Miss Gertrude Coghlan will play ''Becky
Sharp in big scenic production Of Thackeray's
Vanity Fair next season. Few people knew
the late Charles Coghlan, other than actor and
playwright, although he had many accomplish.
ments. He spoke FIVE foreign languages fluent
ly and vas somewhat Of an artist, having
studied painting in Paris for more than three
years, This stood him in good hand, for he de.
rived a benefit from his art in drawing mental
characters for his plays. Wncn he produced
'The ROYAL ..ox' he cast his daughter for the
minor part OF Juliet in the stage scene on the
Drury Lane stage. The rapid development Of
Miss Coghlans talent inspired the father to write
for her a play founded on William Makcpcacc
Thackeray's Vanity FAIR for he considered
that she would make an ideal Becky Sharp.
with her large. beautiful, attractive eyes. slight
figure and light hair.
Adelaide Thurston, who for the past two sea.
sons has been playing Lady Babbe in "Thc Little
Minister" being the first TO follow Maude Adams
in that part, has been engaged for the role Of
Madge Chisclhurst in "The Greatest Thing in the
World" supporting Sarah Cowell LeMoyne when
she opens at Walack's next October Miss
Thurston has previously played Carey, in Gala
bama" during her first season on the stage;
BoSy Brander in "a Texas Steer" Cissy IN
what Happened to Jones" and the whole round
OF ingcnuc roles in stock repertoire at the Grand
Opera House. Pittshurg. She replaces Hope
Ross, who recently welded and settled down
to stock work in Boston.
Robert Bell Hilliard, son Of Robert C. billiard
the actor and dramatic original Of the role Of
"Mr. Van Bbbcr," in which he will star next
season, has just been admitted as cadet at the
Annapolis Naval academy. The late Roswell p.
Flower. who was a firm friend OF the Hilliar.s
first suggested that the boy be sent to Annapo-
lis, and he was appointed by Congressman Muller
o' the Seventh district, Staten Island, where the
billiards reside. After year OF preparation
young Hilliard, who is l6 years old, has just
passed the severe entrance examinations with fly.
ing colors and been duly enrolled as cadet in
Uncle Sans most exclusive school.
Miss Julie Herne, daughter Of the actor author
Of "shore Acres and "Sag Hsrbor' fame is
writing play Of her own this summer. Miss
Herne, who plays the principal ingenuc role IN
Sag Harbor," is Of a studious disposition, and
aspires TO emulate her famous father as a play.
wright as well As player. Mr. Herne is known
as one OF the keenest and .everest of dramatic
critics, and Miss Julie says her highest hopes
will he realized il her first play meets with his
approval. Her sister, Miss Chrystal, who plays a
charming light comedy character in Sag Isr.
bor," aspires to emotional roles.
Poster portraits Of favorite players are the
latest theatrical souvenirs. In Chicago, where
tian," her latest posters attracted so much at
tc2ton, and there were many requests for
them at Powers theatre that Monday night
the management gave one to each seatholder.
The poster represents Glory Quayle in evening
costume and long opera cloak, and seemed 10
appeal especially to the ladies, who were prob
ably looking for new styles.
Mrs. John Gendinnins, who will play Sarah
Mcfarland in "The Greatest Thing in the
World" to the David Mcfarland of her husband,
recently presented paper entitled "What the
Public Wants before the Professional Woman'-
League in New York Mrs. Glendnning is 4
bright Engishwoman, whose resemblance TO Mrs
Kendall is frequently remarked She will sail
| for England the first week Of June to bring over
their two children, who will spend next season
| in America.
Frank J. Wistach, for the past several sea
| sons press representative for DeWof Hopper
| will Join Liebler & Co.'S business staff next
| season, probably going in advance OF Miss Viola
! Aliens new play, SIN the Palace Of the King. y
Robert Edeson, who scored such hit as Ceci
! Bryant in THE Greatest Thing in the World .
has been playing a little humorous sketch Of h
own, entitled "Palmistry," over the Keith cir
| cult. His next appearance will be at Wallacki
in support Of Mrs. LeMoyne next fall.