The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-02

cellence of scenic art, and the high
standard established in dramatic pro-
auctions in recent years, is Frank Nc
KEGS Revolutionary play, Janice
Meredith" in which he will present
Mary Mannering, in this city for the,
scenes in the play The
first represents the farm yard of an
old Colonial homestead in Greenwood,
N. j., in IT'S; the second, a living
room in this mansion on Christmas
Eve, 1775; the third, a room in a house
in Trenton, N. j., on Christmas Day,
1776: and the fourth a house in York
town in October, 1881, on the dav of
CORVALLIS surrender to Washington.
The second and third scenes are re-
markable for their elaborate and intri-
cate mechanical and lighting effects.
The last scene is particularly interest
ing, as it represents a house torn by
the cannon shot of the continental
gunners. Through its cracked, dis
mantled walls, are seen in the distance
the earthworks of the army under
Washington, with the flag floating in
triumph over the heads of the be-
sieging force.
Kirke La Shelle, proprietor of earl
IONA" and several other equally good
attractions, has just sailed for London
with complete company of notable
actors and actresses, and an American
scenic production of Arizona which
he has booked for a two-months' run
in London. There has been considera-
BILE speculation as to how this popular
play will be received by the English
public, and the reports of the opening
are anxiously awaited by the majority
of managers in this country, as it will
probably decide whether or no other
important pieces will be sent over there.
The company which will present ''Ari-
zona' in Savannah is identically the
same as was seen in the productions
at the Auditorium in Chicago in the
earlys fall, when it played to almost 3d.
900 people during the week and made a
more pronounced success than any
other of its previous productions.
Inquiries already made at the box
office indicate that one of the largest
audiences of the season will greet
Kathryn Kidder on Feb. Is, when she
will present her new play Molly
Pitcher In the role of "Molly
Pitcher the brave country lassie, who
calamity fought in the Battle of Mon
mouth, Miss Kidder is said to have
made the greatest success of her ca
reer. Some critics have asserted that
Gene cannot be compared with 1t. The
play is booked for a New York run a
little later in the season, and the COM
pany which will support Miss Kidder
in the production in Savannah is the
same as that which will appear in the
metropolitan production. A special fea-
ture of the play is a realistic represen-
tation of the Battle of Monmouth
where Washington personally compli-
mo w
and made her a sergeant with half pay
for life. The play is also said to abound
in humorous situations and to afford
Miss Kidder a splendid opportunity for
the display of her talents as a come
dienne which she showed so we'll in
Madame Sans Gene.
One of the featues of 1.-THE Casino
Girl" soon to be seen in Savannah,
is the pony ballet, an act imported
from London. The dancers are all
sprightly little English girls, who
since early childhood, have been care
fully trained in terpsichorean feats.
Lewis Morrison's Faust" with it's
new scenery, dazzling electrical eff
fects, new costumes and mechanical
devices, will be seen here shortly with
cry costumes and effects are said to
be the finest ever used in the long
career of this play. In honor of Nor
rison's temperance it was decided to
surround him with the best that
money could procure. This will be re-
allied when the scenery and effects
are viewed. From the beautiful pro-
logue to the final scene of the apoth-
costs of Marguerite everything is new.
A remarkable young man is George
NJ. Cohan, author of THE Governors
Son." in which the Four Cohans are
now starring. Although he Is only old
enough to vote he has had more hits
as an author accorded to his credit
than he can recall off hand. II given
time to refresh his memory by glance
at the list, however, he can mention
thirty four one-act pieces that he has
written. That is an imposing array
for any author, to say nothing of a
youth of his years. This prolific young
fellow began by furnishing the farces
for the Four Cohans most notable of
which were Running for Office" and
Money to Burn" Then he was be-
sought to write for other well-known
players and naturally each succeeding
his door A few OF his
efforts are "a Hot Old
Time" "A Wise Guy" "A wifes
Hero" "a Tip on the Derby" and ITO
Boston on Business. His song hits
include Hot Tamale Alley" sung by
May Irwin, Hugh McCue You Mick
You" What Could the Poor Girl Do?"
1.-THE Warmest Baby in the Bunch"
Venus, My Shining Love-" II Guess
I'll Have to Photograph My Baby"
81 Won't Be An Actor No More" and
you've Got to Sing a Coon Song" He
composed the music of all these in ad-
dition to writing the words. His happi-
est results have been achieved in his
latest work, THE Governors Son." IL
is the most ambitious, and at the same
time the drollest child of his fertile
fancy.
The entire graduating class of Vas
sar College attended Grace Georges
performance of Under Southern
skies" last week at Poughkeepsle. Miss
Georges popularity among women
probably Is greater than that OF any
other star of her sex, and her recep-
ton at places in which there are
schools for girls always Is most hearty.
AWAY Down East" has concluded
It's run at the Boston Theater, Boston.
where IT now has had over 200 per-
formances.
Lovers Lane" has been having 40
prosperous n season, that william A.
Brady h considering the project OF In
creaFlDg the number OF companies pre-
seutlng the clyde Fitch play next sea-
aou Three organization ure now COW