The sun., 1901-08-04
rHEArRscAL NOTES.
oeerse &. Tyler. Js1se 90 snd Om~
stage People Arrive From Eheiand.


stage People Arrive From EhGland.
George G. Tyler, the executive head Of
Liebler 4 Co., and W. +. Connor. Of the
fiebler staif, returned yesterday from a
two months stay In Europe, which they
passed most delightfully."-. Notwithstanding
the fact that to Mr. Tyler at least Il fur
nished only a slight relief from business
cares. Their pleasure tours and business
journeys took them to the more prominent
cities on the Continent, and as far south
as Rome, Naples and Venice. =. Marion
Crawford. Israel Zangwill and Hall Caine
came to London from their places OF sum
mer soiourn to meet and greet them. and
Mr.. Crawford accompanied them az FAR
as Paris and afterward met them at Rome.
where MIR. Crawford's acquaintanceship
is peculiarly valuable.
In London Mr. Tyler saw Eleonora Duse's
representative, Joseph Smith After
wafd. while in Paris, telegram from the
Italian actress took him to Florence, where
he had several consultations with her and
practically agreed upon the terms and
conditions Of an American tour. which
Ia to begin in October, 1902, and last
forfifty performances. the tour embracing
the principal cities Of the country -four or not
over Ave performances being given each
week. The D'Annunzio plays will be
included in her repertory, that is four Of
them. at least. these being DAnnunzio's
version Of Francesca di Rimini.' La
Giaoonda," I'll Fuooo' and .The Dead
City, The distinguished actress s to bring
her own company and complete productions
Of the plays to be presented. Heretofore
Duse has used only the scenery In theatres
which she visited The final arrangements
were completed at Venice. whittier Signora
Duse's representative repaired TO meet them
and close the contract.
Il have observed, said Mr.. Tyler, that
rimor has had much to say Of DAnnun-
enterprises. l know nothing Of that, but
have good reasons for believing such state
ments very much exaggerated Certain 1t is
that he has nothing to do with this enter
prise. My talk and arrangements were
entirely with Mr.. Smith and Mime. Duse.
| met D'Annunzio in Florence and found
him very charming gentleman, but
know nothing about his intentions a. to the
future. | simply know that he has no con-
nection with Nine. Duses coming visit TO
America
Il have Contracted continued Mr.
Tyler, with Hall Caine for the production
OF his new story. The Eternal CITY, a mod
ern romance of great strength and power,
ipv Gall rafix alv IN h.
erto and dealing with questions Of great
pith and moment. Mrs, Humphrey Ward
has made an excellent dramatization Of her
latest story, Eleanor and at her request
/ had several personal interviews with her,
with the result, II Is hoped, that pro-
duction may be one Of the developments
OF the near future. Mrs. Ward expressed
a desire to meet the man who WAS brave
enough TO put the Browning drama on the
stage as a commercial possibility. and after
ward to successfully demonstrate that his
Judgment was not In error
Another theatrical passenger from Europe
who arrived yesterday Is Julie Opp, who
A Royal Rival at the Criterion beginning
Aug 10. This u an American visit Miss
Opp did not contemplate making when
she left this country after her season at the
Lyceum, during which she appeared In
'fhe Princess and the Butterfly She
intended to return here at the head OF her
own company. During her Lyceum en-
gagement she was at the call OF George
Alexander of the st. James Theatre, London,
and since Eher return to London she has
played continuously at the st. James. Re-
Gently she was engaged by Beerbohm Tree
TO appear with him In the leading role OF a
new English play, which was TO have been
produced at Her Majesty's Theatre early
the coming season. A change in Mr.. Trees
plans. however, was brought about by the
turning over to him by Charles Frohman
Of the English rights OF The Last OF the
Dandies
Less known theatrical European pas
sengers OF yesterday were Drina Waters.
Molly Mayne and Clarita Vidal. They
will probably not remain obscure. as they
come to figure in the "Florodora' sextet
and are Beautiful enough to be con-
spicuous even among such famous beau
ties Lewis Hooper Of the original sextet
returned from trip to England TO take
George de Longs place. when he returns
next week TO rehearse for The Messenger
Boy
William Greet arranged yesterday with
Charles Frohnan IN produce The Helmet
Of Navarro with Charles Dalton as the
principal actor at the Garden Theatre ON
Dec. 2.
Edwin Stevens Of the Empire stock COM
pany IL the latest engaged for William
Faversham's company.
A name was selected and rehearsals
started by the Russell Brothers show
Yesterday IL will be called Sweet
Marie and will be produced at the Vic
toria on Sept. %.