The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-02

public was not interested in any particu- lar degree in the representation Of Mas cagnfs operas in the composer presence and under his direction. The excitement was limited to his compatriots and to the classes-professiona and amateur-of music lovers. In the first case 1t was O question of sentiment, In the second one of study. Other sorts of opera patrons in New York demand more than was of fered by Maseagni's managers-the things that are factors in grand opera functions, high standards, eminent solo singers, socety's approval indicated by it's presence and the resulting sartorial dress parade. Mascagni's personal suc- cess was complete. He Is sympathie, magnetic, affable, modest. He proved himself to be thorough conscientious an admirable conductor. He bore hims self with dignity under circumstances that must have been galling to his pride His visit will be remembered as one of the pleasantest incidents in New York s musical annals.
 The twin Favershams of Fourteenth street." Chauncey Olcott and Andrew Mack, returned to the scenes of former triumphs MT. Olcott began his annual season at the Fourteenth street theatre, appearing as Nell O'Brien, the Irish hero, in Augustus Pitou's melodrama, "old Limerick Town" Mr. Mack wll appear at the Grand Opera house for a short engagement, reviving his play Tom Moore" which had its start at the Herald Square theatre a season ago. At the time it proved to be a particularly pleas ing pictures of incidents in. the life of the Irish poet, involving a pathetic love story, and as 1t remains practically un- changed it's revival will surely arouse in terest Mir. Oleotts play Is less. well known. It's background is the region of the River Shannon and the Falls of Doonas. It tells the story of the fall of the rich young Irish lad from luxury to penury. his bravery in the face of impending disgrace and his subsequent rise to fame and fortune through the en- nobling influence of Noreen, the idol of his youthful love. Incidentally, MT. ol- colt will sing four new songs, The Voice of the Violet" Noreen Mavoureen," Every Little Dog Must Have His Day.. ' and The Limerick Girls" 2
 Mrs. Patrick CampbelIs production of Sudermanns play, "The Joy of Living, at the Garden theatre winch was made last Thursday, Is a gouIish display that can give Iris cards and spades and then win out. It is a step further into the sewer. which has run swiftly this season, and those who like to wade in
 
 The pity of it Is that Sudermann Is among the master minds of dramatic literature, and that the company is good enough to bring out the trend of the tragedy forcibly.
 Miss Henrietta Crosman Is certainly original She has hit upon a novel idea for seeing herself as others see heron the stage-and incidentally acting as critical audience for her own company. Miss Crosman, as Is known, is her own stage director. Not only does she super wise all rehersals of her plays, but when she produces a new one she works out the entire acting plot herself. She did this in "The Sword of King" the comedy she is now presenting at Wallack's thea tre, and 1t was during these rehersals that she discovered that it was absolute ly essential that she should be in two places at once She had to be on the stage acting her part, she also had to be in front seeing how 1t looked, and in addition, getting the proper effect of the work of her associates. At length the solution of the problem presented Itself. It was to have a Miss Crosman No. g. this other self to study her part and go through with 1t ar renersals just as if she were Miss Crosman No. 1. Meanwhile the original could keep her. self apart, see herself acting make sug- gestions to herself and, at the same time, observe the acting of the other players from playgoer's viewpoint So when ever 'The Sword of the King" Is now re- hearsed, Mrs Peacock goes to Wallack' 8 theatre leaves her identity at the stage door and becomes Miss Crosman No ? for a few hours, while Miss Crosman No. becomes the cold critic of herself