The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-18
COLONY OF ACTORS
TIE SETTLEMENT OF THEIR
OWN AT ST. JAMES
SPEND VACATIONS THERE
De Wolf Hopper, William Collier,
Lionel Barrymore and "A Dozen
Others Among Those Who
Rest in Long Island Town.

The little town Of st. James, L. l., has
been invaded by the actor folk. They
have chosen that locality as a suitable
scenic setting for vacation days, says the
Brooklyn Eagle, and, as the summer
draws to a close, the fun increases, for
each one in that theatrical colony knows
that soon the postman's bag will contain
the "cau for rehearsal"
The knowledge that next seasons en-
gagement is secured adds much to any
actors ability to enjoy the tdleness Of
summer, and most of the st. James col
onists have little need to worry on that
score. They are nearly all bloated bond
holders In a small way, owning their cot
tages, yachts and turnouts, beside club
house which they built.
One of their leading and aggressive
spirits is William Collier, whose comedy,
ION the Quiet" had such long run last
season at the Madison Square theater.
Mr. Collier has beautiful cottage, sur
rounded by green lawn and intermittent
flower beds. His pretty dark-haired Wife,
who is Louise Allen on the theater pro-
grammes, presides over the household
and helps to entertain their guests, among
whom, at present, are De Wolf Hopper
and his wife (Nella Bergen). To the
right of the Collier abode and satting
back somewhat from the roadway, there
Is a small white painted building from
which the American flag floats. the In
terror being decorated with the same
patriotic emblem. This is Colllier's opera
house, in which entertainments are given
for the benefit Of Mr.. Golfers pet hobby
the St James baseball nine, of which he
Is captain, manager and pitcher. The
little hall has a, seating capacity of
about two hundred and the summer resi-
dents gladly pay from 10 cents to s15O
each for the privilege of attending the
performances, which, they declare, are
superior to anything they ever see in
New York at the same price.
Last week the ball team journeyed over
to Hauppauge, In order to play the local
nine Tailormade winter matinee girls,
disguised in the fullest of SUMMER
gowns, came to witness the game, some
Of them armed with opera glasses, 'in
order to see the field plays better" they
explained to their escorts 1t is doubtful
If their interest in the direction of left
f1elo would have been 80 absorbing had
not Lionel Barrymore been cast to play
that position.
There was no grand stand. not even
the uncomfortable bleachers, on the held
Of Hauppauge. The spectators arrived in
vehicles of all kinds, from the sma test
L
rigs. They sat about on the grass In
more or less danger of being hit by a
ball, and they perched on the rustic fence
that inclosed the field. There was no
lack Of enthusiasm, although 1t seemed
that, excepting the matinee girls, the
sympathy was with the local nine
But 1t was all to no purpose, not even
sympathy could help, for the actors made
so many runs that 1t was not worth
while keeping score after the first two
innings. Van Rensselaer, Wheeler. the
tenor, who is something of a matinee
idol himself was the actors umpire
and the faces of the Hauppaugeites grew
sadder and more hopeless as he rem Ns,red
each decision. The matineee maids IN
the fence thought he was lovely" as
he posed in professional fashion behind
the pitchers box, but the Hauppaugeites
became impressed with the idea that he
might be improved upon as an umpire.
so they called the village blacksmith
from under a spreading chestnut tree
where he stood watching the game. and
he consented to umpire during the re-
manning innings.
zone strike" he called, and Charlie Big
Glow, who was at bat, turned to look at
him with a pity not unmixed with re-
proach. did 1 understand you to say
one striker he inquired with an ex-
IRENE politeness, that would have done
credit to Arlie Latham In his best days.
That's what" the umpire replied, in
the tone of one who considers an Incl
dent closed. Charlie swung hia bat RAJ