The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-11-16

Special Correspondence of The Sunday Republic
New York, Nov. A-Stageland Is being
invaded by society women
Not by obscure members OF village social
circles, but by women whose. lineage Is a
thing to be proud OF.
Some of our most distinguished family
names stare at Va Familiarity as we glance
over a theatrical programme.
Across the footlights We catch a glimpse
of chorus girls playing parts too !nsig-
nifcant to bring them to the notice of
principals, but who might be the daugh-
tiers of a hundred earls.
More than ordinary interest was attached
to the first production OF THE Stubborn
ness of Geraldine which opened last
Monday night at the Garrick Theater with
Mary Mannering in the title role.
Mrs. Charles Russell Hone made her
stage debut
She is a daughter of the late John Hoey,
president of the Adams Express mpa
The play scored a decided hit
Mrs. Hone is soclety's latest contribution
to the stage.
As Mrs. Wrighton. who promised 10 De d
mother to the stubborn orphan, she diVid-
ed honors equally with the star.
Mrs. Homes talent is, however, inherited.
Her mother was for many years leading
lady at Wallack's. and Is remembered as one
Of the most accomplished actresses Of the
American stage.
She was a woman OF refinement grace
and distinguished bearing.
Her daughter, Mrs. Hone. in deciding 10
make a career for herself upon the proies-
sional boards, attracted the attention VI
New York's -Four Hundred"
When she was intrusted with the impor-
tant part of Mrs. Brighton. they were
skeptical of her success. +.
There were scores of her friends in front
to assist her with their encouraging ap-
plause.
But Mrs. Hone did not need any assist
ance.
She looked, talked and acted as II she
had been cn the stage from childhood.
when she forgot her lines she went right
ahead. taking like a veteran
Her role, that of a fashionable New fork
matron. was just suited to her personality.
Her performance in it added net a ieeie
tn the general success of the producton.
Mrs. Hone was seen in her dresslng-room
Just as she was ready to go on In the iast
act.
"I am feeling very happy" she said. "and
/ ought to, for IL good wishes MEAN amy
thing then 1 shall succeed.
"Au day long I have been receiving cao'e'
erams kilograms and letters from deal
friends unable to be here tonight.
"They have wished me all the success pos'
sible. g.,
INV house was like a conservatory. lou
ran see what this room is" pointing to
heaps of fiowerD that had been sent 10 tns
theater.
perfectly stunning dresses as a wcmar
in the audience expressed it" were worn
by Mrs. Hone.
Mrs. Robert Osborn Is another who has
recently gone from society to the stage
and in managing her company at the -tiay
House, she finds an exciting and fascinauns
diversion from the routine work Oh fei
dressmaking shop
Then there is Miss Charlotte Morton, sec
ond cousin to former Vice President ior
ton, who has been engaged tut the S"oAu'
of .sMr. Bluebeard."
Though her stage debut viii be made IN 8
small part in this musical comedy, she con
siders it merely a stepping stone to q p.ac'
In grand opera, which she hopes ultimately
to secure.
A niece of Mr.. Carnegie MISS oessl'
Stephenson, has just contributed ner oeaut.
and talent to the stage, and president
Roosevelt Is the uncle of another society Re
cruit.
Former Representative Dan" Waugh D
Indiana has two nieces who recently Great
ed quite a sensation by turning their taiens
which had previously been devoted e
church choir work, in the direction OF nd
steal comedy.
Miss Drina De Wolfe, who was marie;
70 a brother OF Miss Elsie De Wolfe. Is ap
pearing In Tommy Rot"
So also is Miss Claudine Sharp. a well
known member OF the younger social set i
81. Louis.
Miss Elizabeth Easan adds her Southern