The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16


Joseph Hart, the star OF Foxy Grand
pa. can now be said to have reached the
pinnacle of success, inasmuch as he has
had cigar named after him.
New York paragraph concerning the
Hengler Sisters is to the effect that hence
forth they will dance only at private func
tons, at draw rooms and clubs.
The champagne dance In John c. Fishers
production OF The Silver slipper" is cres
atng a sensation II is distinct noveltyi
Harry selby Fulton, who has charge Of
the tour Of j Fl Stoddart In The Bonnie
Brer Bush" send word from the West
of the unqualified success made by both
star and play in all the Western cities.
Walter wager, manager Of Louis Mann, is
confident that "Hoch the Consul" the play
written by Charles Frederic Nlrdlinger for
Louis Mann, now on tour, Is destined TO he
metropolitan success, The characters
are drawn from diplomatic circles and the
comedy Is a direct effort to reach the minds
of those capable Of appreclating deep and
keen satire.
r. A. Barnet's "Nicolette." music by
Charles E. Hamliu, Of Bangor, grandson
of the late Hon Hannibal Hamlln, was pre-
scented late last spring by the Eastern
guaranteed subscription has been raised for
a repetition In October, but the professional
future Of the piece may prevent this com
pllment 10 the authors being realized,
Asked by Theatrical Tidiugs for por'
trait and an autobiography, Lawrence Brad
lev. dramatic editor OF the New Evehihtt
| being Village cut-up, forwarded the pho
/ tograph and tn following article;
!. .Dswrence Bradley, dramatic editor Even
iEfsg Telegram. Born Ia Penn Yam, Pa
| 1907. Attended the public schools. Gradu
! ated at oxford in 1s49. Governor Of New
! Mexico, 1S54-5T Tenor with r. y. Rice
1s5!-61. Brlgadier genera on W C,,,gs
ing che mist at Lipton's 1sG6-67. Chief o.
| the volunteer fire department or k1hwal
! 1ST5-S5. Leads with the Swiss Bell Ringers
! 1ss5-90. Juvenile with the Bennett Moulto,,
! Opera company 1s90-92 Opened a odul
! with Spike Hennessy In 1893. Joined Cors,
Payton in 94 as Armand In Plnatore
sgorting editor Of TIE Gh% aS ANA ven n
on the STAFF Of the Evening Telegram. Still
serving time there"
It is quite a long line OF stars now tina
have indicated their lack OF professions
/ jealousy through starring other perform
ers Stuart Robson backed Thomas q sea
brooke In THE Cadi:" Richard Mansh j
| Highwayman:" Mary Irwin backed Sau
Bernard In 1.-THE Marquis OF Michigan AM
now here is Amelia Bingham, who pun
poses showing she does not always van
nounced tha6lshe Will back Henry q. Dixe
before long as a star In Clyde Fitch
"The Last Of the Dandies. This Is u
play In which Beerbohm Tree played IN
name part Mt His Majesty's theater, Lor
don. As Fitch wrote Beau Brummel
and as Dixey played that exquisite OF eS
0uisites, Adons, this new combinauo
sounds propitious.
Sarah Bernhardt's celebration Of NJ
birthday in Norway prompts the Dan
Messenger TO eXclaim
1T seems difficult to realize that IN
great actress is IS years of age, and ina
the creator OF the part OF the Duke q
Reichstadt in "L'Aiglon" Is not a youn
woman OF 80"
Mr.. Kirke La Shele ana Mr.. Faul WEE
have entered into an arrangement wit
Mrs Robert Osborn which VIII RADICAL
effect the future OF Tommy Rot an
Mrs. Robert Osborn's playhouse NJ
Nest, who has written number OF sons
and lyrics for the stage as well az ~
smnrt set which Mr. La Shelle has a
cented has started 20 thoroughly rewril
Tommy Rot" and Mr., La Shelle Is
supervise the preparation OF the ne
version This move means the comple
reconstruction Of the story the deyeIo
, ment OF the principal characters n
, ! elimination OF several minor roles, n
introduction Of new musical number
a and the engagement OF new and ciey'
singers ana comedians. Mss Blanct
. Ring, OF course will remain, and speci
attention Will be devoted 20 giving M
! the greatest possible latitude ID singing ~