The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07

cock, John slavin, George Honey. VIII
liam Philip. Thomas Whiffen. Ethel Jack
son, Alice Campbell. and Jennie Hawiey
Miss Bob White has been in rehearsal
IN New YORK for the past four weeks and
those who have attended the rehearsals
declare II to be very promising from ev-
cry point of view. The stage will be un-
der the personal direction OF Ben Teal
whlch IS pretty good guarantee that
there VIII be host of good locking young
women who will evince a particular inter-
est in their work and provide n beauteous
background for the more important peo-
PIE. II the expectations OF those con-
cerned in the production are realized
principal musical attractions on the road
next season.
The theatrical world was deeply stirred
during the week by announcements that
concerned two Of the most popular men
in their respective callings. First, and
under Boston date line. came the re-
port OF the falling of Jean De Reszke's
voice. much worse this time. according
to the newspaper story. than the break
down at Covent Garden. London. last
season The second rumor was to the
erect ehat the native stage was in dan
ger or losing that very delightful come
alan. w. Fl Crane. wh,s is said to be
sunering with a cancer OF. the tip of his
tongue, the result of an excessive use of
cigars Mr.. Crane is under the care of
aiS ianily physician. who viii doubtless
pun MN through all right. notwithstand-
lls tne efforts of the enterprising CORE
spohdents to put him in the invalid class.
Margnerita Sylvia. the comic opera star,
once played Galatea to the Pygmalion of
w. S. Gilbert She met the famous IL
brettist at musical given in London by
Sir Simeon and Lady Stewart. Miss Sylvia.
a 10
evening. having just been brought to Lon
don by her mother. from her carly home
in Brussels Mr.. Gilbert was attracted
Dy the beauty and vocal culture OF the
young Belgian, and to him she confided
that her greatest ambition was to sing
III opera IL was arranged to have a re-
hearsal Of "PygmaIion and GaIatea'' 10
test Miss Sylva's acting ability. Before
proceeding. MIR. Gilbert became fearful
that his age might dampen the ardor OF
My child" he said, do not notice nv
grey hairs. but make love to me as il
were young man."
According to her historian Miss SYLVIA
followed his advice so successfully that
after the test Mr.. Gilbert introduced her
to Sir Augustus Harris. with whose com
pany' at CoEent Garden, she was singing
a fortnight later.
William Faversham returned to the
stage last Monday night at the Empire
Theatre, New York, playing his old role
of Lieut. John Kinds in Brother Off
GERS His appearance was the signal for
such demonstrations of applause as are
seldom witnessed within the staid and dig
nified Empire.
Phil Sheridan, who formerly was the
PARTNER of Matt j. Flynn in the CRY
Sports" and Big Sensation burlesaue
organizations, but on the dissolution
n he RI
his share, while Flynn took the latter,
is member of the Association OF Trav-
cling Variety Managers, but deplores the
fact that. while it has succeeded in es-
tablishing uniform contract that calls
for half salaries week before Christmas
and holy week, it has accomplished moth
ing that controls the capricious chorus
girl.
on one of his visits to Washington with
the City Sports Mr.. Sheridan was COM
PEELED to discipline wild and unreliable
girl in his company, who, not satisfied
With having set q bad example. con-
cluded, v hen she was sternly rebuked to
lay OFT the remainder of the week This
was rather unexpected. especially when
the girl was in Sheridan's debt for ex-
pensive costumes and so which he had
advanced on her salary account. But it
was not half as surprising as the firm
stand she took at the end of the week,
when she demanded her trunk and re-
ganizatiOn. There is an unwritten law
in the theatrical profession, which is
sometimes pronounced unconstitutional
and laughed at. that forbids the delivery
of baggage on short notice and enables
the manager to hold the trunk of per-
former who has concluded to quit with
out timely and formal warning Nat
Urally, Sheridan refused to give up the
baggage and insisted that the girl should
him, fulfill her contract, and
liquidate her Indebtedness. Finally lieu
tenant of police, in whom she had aroused
some interest, was called in and. though
he soon realized that the object of his
errand hardly deserved his sympathy. his
good Offices resulted in the surrender of
the baggage, and the girl remained in
not only the balance of the
season, but all summer.
The lieutenant of police must have been
astonished when, on the next visit of the
company, there stood the girl back in the
ranks of the chorus divinitieS.
Nv hat are you going to do?' Sheridan
remarked. when the officer expressed sur
prise at his taking her back. She can't
work for another manager. according to
the rules of the association, so long as
she owes me, and as long as she doesn't
money. It's better to put her to work and
get my money in installments-'
The Wilbur Opera Company will inau-
gurate its season in Philadelphia at the
Grand Opera House on April 10 Fra
Diavclo' with Pauline Hail. will be the
opening bill. and the evening prices will
be ten. twenty, and thirty cents while
ten cents will pay for any seat at the
ma tinees.
The death of Roland Reed removed
from the American stage one of its most
popular members, comedian whose ideas
of entertainment were strictly American
and whose popularity throughout the
kali M IT
arly in the smaller cities throughout the
south and middle West, where his annual
appearance was regarded as an event of
supreme Importance in the local theatrical
year
Mr.. Reeds illness developed immedi--
ltely after his engagement at the Column
bia Theatre, this city, in December. 1880.
when he was compelled to relinquish his
duties and undergo an operation. This
was thought to be successful, but later
proved otherwise. and the comedian was
to endure four other opera
tons His death was painless, and he
was attended in his last illness by Flor
ance Reed, his daughter who has recently
gone in for vaudeville. His wife was in
Philadelphia where she has resided for
many years.
Contrary to general opinion Isadore
Rush was not Mrs. Reed. She was merely
the leading lady of all his productions
during the last half dozen years or so.
MIR Reed met Miss Rush at a summer re-
sort near Wilkesbarre, Pa. and was at
once struck by her beauty and evident
abilities as an actress He offered her
place in his organization and from the
very first she fully realized his prophecy,
and during his starring tours she con-
.inued almost much of a feature as the
comedian himself. When Mr.. Reed in
his season last September in
Boston a member of his company was
Miss Carolyn White. daughter of Miss