The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-07

next season. The Same plan win prevail
then that was pursued this year. and the
concerts win be given In groups OF tw0-on
consecutive days. One group In Novem-
Der, the second In March. and the third IN
April. The orchestra viii number seventy
musicians. and. OF course. the concerts will
be conducted by Theodore Thomas. The
same soloists will be heard IN 6t. Louis that
sing with the orchestra in Chicago. Ar
rangements have already been made to
that effect The Chicago Orchestral Asso-
citation was very much pleased with the re-
ception given to Mr.. Thomas and his men
during the season Just passed. and st. Louis
will be one Of the few cities in the country
that will be privileged to hear this remark
able organization.
John Mason. who Is to star next season
under the management Of Jacob LIT In
1.-The Altar Of Friendship" will be sup
ported by Nannette Comstock. Margaret
Fuller. Mrs. z. A. Eberie. Dodson l.
Mitchell. Malcolm Williams. Walter Cru
ven and others.
HOW TO SUCCEED IN THE SHOW BUSINESS.
Frank ]. Wilstach. business manager for
Miss Viola Allen and who. with his brother
Claxton. will star Miss Adelaide Thurston
in Sweet Clover next season, has drawn
up the following humorous set OF rules on
how to succeed In the show business:
l. Accept that play which the shrewd and sue
cessful managers have declined.
.. Ask the advice Of your friends and then go
and do otherwise.
s. Fan in New York IL possible. Success. on
the road is then assured
L. Never lie about receipts. II business Is bad
tell everybody the exact figures. Aim always to
surprise.
g. II your .'star" IL strong in the cities.
Jump into the "tall grass and get the money.
aaN nd the actors
T. Give your ''star'' an interest in the profits.
Then she won't guilt you when there are none
Women are ever speculative.
3. In respect to plays the unconventional ID
usually Improbable.
.. Curtail expenses when you have success
Increase them when you have doubtful property
on your hands.
10. One sheet Of beautiful paper 10 worth t00
that are unattractive.
II. Always speak Handsomely Of opposition
'stars-" 1t Is only magicians and ''nigger sing
ers'' that are licensed to knock
II. Don't sneak into town ION rcbbers." IL
acquainted with the alchemy OF advertising.
pint OF printers ink may be converted into
hogshead Of gold.
10. It Ii cheaper to store scenery than to try
to make the public accept what 1t does not ike.
II. Always rush in where ''anSels'' fear 10
tread A play which an "angel' II willing TO
back with cash never succeeds
is. Plays and real estate ara very much alike:
it lie difficult to dispose Of property with bad
title.
1S The public often Judges the play and play
ers by the manager. Large Jewels indicate .
small stock OF gentility. Just a. . bedizened and
sparkling shirt front II the mirror Of an unpol-
ished brain. II 10 only the 10-3o-5e-er who finds
It profitable to fash screaming yellow diamonds
on the populace. The low-brows are dashed by
headlights.
IL Don't mistake the theater goer for shot
gun and attempt to ram unpaiatable dramatic
morsels down his throat. II you do you are Ike
" to gather an early and intimate acquaintance
with the financial hospital presided over BY the
Sheriff.
49, 1t IL always wisdom to accept the insvita-
ble quickly. While you may succeed In deloding
yourself. you are not likely to fool the public
49, Be persistent, but not afraid. Fortune can
be compelled Yet. after = big succsss-retfrsl