The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-12-07

ergy; has made name FOR herself, ana
who has been associated with some Of
the leading organizations during the
past few seasons. Beginning at the
very bottom round OF the theatrical
ladder, she has, by conscientious work
and careful attention to duty, placed |
herself in position where managers
OF high-class attractions seek her, and
her peculiar style OF individuality
causes her to be noticed in any organ'
ization with which she is associated.
She started her career In the stock
company of Mckee Rankin at the
California Theatre, San EraDciscO.
She is a brunette Of the most striking
kind, and Is especially adaped 70 rolls Of
the ''volce order" To judge solely
from her appearance in her pictures
one would say thAtshe Is : GpAniard,
and, In fact, her temperament and
character.as well as her looks.ar typi-
cally Spanish. OF that olive complex
lon, which border perilonsly near the
swarthy, with eyes and hair black %
night, IL IL NOT TO hewoundered at that
Neva Harrison is invariably taken % .
Spaniard. Her mother was Of that
nationality, having been born in Gra-
NADIA, and herbeantiful daughter seems
to have stepped oCt from page Of
Washington Irving's "Tales Of the
,Alhamba. The father was the Brit
ish Counsul at St. Petersburg when he
met the Spanish singer, who after
wards became his wife. She was only
l6 at that time. She died In bringing
into the world this clever little actress.
She is vigorous little woman, whose
Interpretation Of the title role in "Two
Little Migrants" under the manage
ment OF Edward G. White, wins for
herself the entire sympathy of the au-
dience. Fan Fan, the strong, the
| impulsive, the brave, such is the boy
| Miss Harrison portrays, and there is
fire In every look, an energy In each
action. She has made much out OF the
part, and compares favorably with the
successfnl lactFsss ever seen In the part.
She claims the Golden State as her
home, and vows and declares BY every
thing that originatedfrom that country
Of sunshine and flowers. She was ed
ucated at Mills Seminary. Oakland,
Cal, and speaks five languages duently.
I HERMANfJ, THE GREAT. The Great
Hermann, tllesprince Of magicIans. had
considerable fun with q street Car con-
ductor in st. Louis. Mo-, recently.
Hermann was on d down town Wash
ingtOn Avenue car, the conductor came
Through there collecting fares, and Her
mann had Ia his hand to give him y ten
'dollar gold piece. The conductor
/ glanced at the coin and said: II can't
| change ttiat;'' Is that the smallest
Eyou haveY'' You can't change thatg"
Ssaid Hermann, and in his hand was a
fifty cent piece. The conductor g!anc-
ed snspiciously at him, reached out,
taking the coin, when to his surprise
lit was again q ten dollar gold piece.
t"Did Isnot tell you he said savagely,
handing the coin back tolHermann, II
could not change it. You win have to
give me something small or else get on
! the car. The company does not make
change for anything over S2.00."
well, you have TO change thissthen,
4 said Hermann, and there 10 his hand
was fifty cent piece. ."Saywhat is this,
/ any way?'' said the conductor. 'sHave
IL got them?n Don't know" said
Hermann whether you have or not. but
| If you don't change this coin and stop
annoying me, / shall report you 70 the
company. swell, I'll be damed," said
the conductor. 10 he Fang up several
fares by mistake, and the crowd who
;Ilia3 recognized Hermann, roared with
Ila6ghter.
| Harry Beresford has the qualities Oi
gsod Oomediaa.s Sioux City was
pleased TO pay him tribute yesterday at
the Grand, where he was seen in "The
Wrong Mr.. Wright. = The laughter
which rippled over the house through
out the play was real and enjoyable.
Mr.. BeresfOrd as Seymour Sites" sup
plies an excellent characterization.
His methods are smooth and unobtrus-
i've and Inspire general mirth. The
supporting company aids him 10 acOm'
mendable manner. The production
has special scenery and che women
dress very attractively. Sioux City
Tribune.
i Mr.. Joe Sflverstein. who accompa'
| niod Mr. r Holtan,,lu TO New OrleRns