The Washington times., 1901-11-24

ization had commenced its annual tour
for sixteen years. She was a success from
the very first night, and received splen-
did notices from the entire Hub press. It
was not until the second week OF the en-
sagement that Mr.. Reed disclosed the
fact that his leading woman was novice
In stage work, and even then most OF the
papers believed the comedian was toying
with their credulity.
Sol Smith Russell has returned to
Washington, where he will spend the win
ter. Last season Mr.. Russell thought his
health would permit OF his resumlng his
starring tour this fall, but while he Is
considerably improved he does not feel
equal to the work that would be required
of him were he to take up his career once
more.
Mr.. Russell has new play ready for
production as soon as he concludes to re-
enter the ranks of the stars. II is by
Martha Morton and her brother. Michael.
There is vast amount of secrecy mani
tested by Mr.. Russell and his manager,
FRED c Berger. whenever the subject OF
the new piece is brought up. 1t is under
stood to be dramatization of one of
Thaekeray's stories, but more than this
will not be divulged
At present Michael Morton is in Eng
land, trying to dispose Of the foreign
rights to the play.
Henry Miller has been waiting very pa
tiently for the last three weeks for a
chance tn DreSant his naw rtay s.D,,-ou
of the Guards" in New York. He seems
about to enjoy his reward finally, for the
announcement is made that he will follow
'Eben Holden" at the Savoy Theatre De-
cember 16.
DARCY of the Guards Is the work OF
Louis Shipman, new writer for the
stage. 1t was produced last summer in
San Francisco during Mr.. Mller's engage
ment there and later was showed to the
theatregoers of Denver. In both cities it
made distinct success and Mr. Miller
was encouraged to take it into New York
for metropolitan endorsement before
giving 1t in any other cities.
Richard Carroll, the comedian of the
Miss Bob White" company. is a pa
triotic person, and is especially exuber-
ant whenever he meets a soldier. This
sentiment is intensified, perhaps, be-
cause his youngest and likewise favorIts
brother is in the Regular Army, stationed
in Porto Rico. He enlisted during the
Spanish war, and was among the first to
reach the top of San Juan Hill.
A few weeks ago Carroll and Clarence
West, the .''Miss Bob White" musical
director. were walking down Chestnut
Street, Philadelphia. one night after
performance. The comedian spied a man
in Uniform across the street. He grasped
West and rushed him over to the sup
posed hero's side, and taking the aston
ishec man by the arm, dragged him into
the nearest cafe. Throwing a bill on the
counter he told the stranger to drink to
his hearts content. an invitation that
was quickly taken advantage of.
During the progress of the feast Car
roll stood off, admiringiy expatiating to
West on the virtues of the soldier boys.
While thus engaged another man in uni
form thrust his head in the door, and.
spying his feasting comrade. cried out:
Here, Louie; here iss your alto horn. De
band Is vaiting'' Then he handed Car
rolls hero a brass instrument.
few moments later two figures were
seen slowly walking down Chestnut
Street in the shadows.
One was heard to say: 'Vos ist los,
Dick?''
The other replied, sadly: only an
other case of misplaced confidence. Clar-
ence.''
And the gloom thickened
In his earlier days Joseph Arthur. the
author of Lost River" experienced all
the vicissitudes which usually attend the
efforts of novices in their bid for fame
and fortune.
Arthur became imbued with the idea
that tragedy, real tragedy. was being
buried little by little with apparently
no mourners at hand to weep over the
interment, and that his mission in life
was to rectify this condition. He accord
ingly wrote a play and decided that no
one was better fitted for the leading role
than Wilson Barrett. The famous actor
was then in Boston, and thither the young
playwright hastened.
Barrett promised to read the manu-
script and Arthur returned to his home
in INDIANAPOLIS Six weeks elapsed, and
as no word was received from Barrett,
Arthur once more went to Boston, and
was cordially received by the actor.
.Mr. Arthur. said the tragedian, -
have read this manuscript most carefully.
There is no doubt that tragedy is dying
out, and it requires worthy play to
bring back into vogue that style Of the
drama. Your play. young man, gives
great promise
Artnur's heart went up with a bound
and he saw success within his grasp.
Yes" continued Barrett. Il have read
the play through entirely. I dare say that
didn't skip line and it certainly does
give great promise"
well. well :" gAsped Arthur.
The truth is. my dear young friend. I
dare not be responsible for its safekeep-
ing, and take this opportunity of return
ing so valuable a piece of property"
And, crestfallen. the aspiring young
playwright gathered his shattered hopes
together, and set about trying again.
1t is a muchly mooted question whether
personal beauty on the part OF an actress
helps dramatic art and whether the in
fuence of beauty on the stage is alto
gether for good. Bertha GalIand has de-
cided views on this somewhat complex
question. Miss Galland is a beautiful
young woman and she has considerable
dramatic talent, so her opinion should be
of interest. She says she loves beauty.
and would like to be surrounded by only
beautiful women on the stage.
More than this, she believes that IL
the beauty of woman is spiritual, IL
it seems an expression of character, Of
her feelings and her thoughts, its in
fiuence is all for good. 1t is merely plas-
tie beauty that she distrusts. the beauty
which is all line and colcr, with no moral
Or S,t oil al, -
thinks, is good in itself. and she sympa-
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