Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1900-1903, 1902-11-29

''Nancy Brown is the title of the
ausical comedy being written By Fred
Eic Ranken and George FL. Broadhurst
or Marie Cahill, who is TO star under
he management of Daniel V. Arthur.
was named after the song. 49,.
III:
Thomas T. Walsh, millionaire, is
uilding q theater in connection with
us Washington home in which to cul-
ivate the talent of his 11-year-old son
lincent, who is said to have exhibited
Uncommon prowess in tragic drama.
III: + H.
Adolph Busch and a syndicate Of
Gher wealthy brewers have applied for
! concession to build at the st Louis
worlds fair a miniature of the Tyrol-
an Alps one-third larger than a SINH,
ar spectacle at the Dusseldorf eXposi-
lon.
II:
The name of Joseph Jefferson and
Rip vino is now thoroughly established
g worthy successor to his famous
ather. Young Mr. Jefferson has voice
Ike his fathers, and his laugh recalls
Id associations with old Rip, which
le is presenting in the west with IN
OmmOn success.
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"The Sword of the King" has proved
o be the most successful play financial
Y in which Miss Crosman ever ap-
reared. From monetary point her
Engagement at WalIack's theater was
ar better than any other she ever
layed in New York. In fact, it was
NE of the biggest financial successes
# the New York season, Il proof that
he public liked Miss Crosman in that
lay.
Nine Roger Miclos. q celebrated
french pianist. will make her first con
,ert tour OF America this winter. under
he management Of Ludwig II. Ruben
beginning in February. Mime Roger
Iiclos besides being a talented must
ian is beautiful woman, and is popu
ar in Partisan society. She has played
n classical concerts in Germany. Rus
ia and England as well as in France
md she was the first to introduce mod
rn works at the Societe des Concerts
Paris. where also a few years age
he inaugurated special series of his
orical concerts. She is an officer OF
he French Academy. Mr. Ruben. who
las been prominent in musical affairs
or several years. has just returned
rom Europe. where he went espe
tally to secure contract with Nine
Roger MicIos.
II:
This should hold Marie Cahin for 6
While. Reina Davies viii take he1
lace in the title role of Sally in Ou
lHey" next Monday night. Jennie
,eamans is to be Sally when the read
our begins. You, ask who is Miss
Davies? Why, Miss Davies once
wan the Narrows. The reason ha.
lever been explained, as the ferry wa:
n operation at the time. Swimmins
he Narrows entitled her to an engage
nent on Broadway George Ledere
ave it to her. Furthermore. Miss Da
les has been a show girl in the com
any. Again, she wears a gold locke
the heart shape variety. Miss Yea
mans feels she would prefer to max.
Ter debut in the role before rural au
Hence. Miss Davies. on the othe
and, feels no more hesitancy in tack
ing the role than she did in grapplin.
With the waves in the Narrows. Sh
las all the energy of trained athlet
no all the confidence OF epterprisin,
outh. -.
III: liz
Despite this era of farce comedy an,
musical comedies. which are merel
ehicles for vaudeville stunts, it i
Interesting to note that the romanti
rama still exercises its old time swa,
yer the theater-g going public. Thi
las never been more aptIy illustrate
han in Mildred Hollands new DrcdUf
ion, "The Lily and the Prince. fror
he pen of Carina Jordan. Situated i
he sixteenth century and in Italy. tina
and of blue skies and intrigue. til
rama has background of magnif
ence and costuming which would ne
ie found in any other period. Not onl
s~this so, but in its construction an
literary tone it furnishes a sinner
background for those talents whic
lave so endeared Miss Holland to he
thousands of friends in her late prc
luction 1.-THE Power Behind th
throne" No expense has been spare
" Manager Edward G. White in til
PRODUCTION. and that his Judgment wa
orrect IS evidenced by the unallove
uccess which is greeting Miss Hollan
N her tour.