The Washington times., 1902-10-12

who once was popular as comic opera
comedian, plays the leading part In a
melodramatic fashion, and succeeds in
it beyond all expectations. The piece
is a blood -curdler. and no mistake. At
every performance women become hys-
terical, and many hard-breathing men
testify to the power Of the play.
From all accounts THE Village Post
doing a remarkably large business in
the West. The company. headed by that
clever and popular actor. Joseph Whee-
lock. is en- route to the Pacific Coast.
where engagements will be played in all
the important cities. The tour does not
end until late in June.
May Edouin, the young English ac-
tress who made hit in "Florodora'
and vaudeville last season. will return
to this country In fortnight She will
probably star in new play, which has
been written specially for her. Fred
Edwards will again be her leading man.
Manager Harry Harris tells me that his
other star. Robert Edeson, is doing first
rate at the Savoy. where THE Soldiers
of Fortune" appears to be as popular
as ever.
A. NJ. Palmer is to continue as the
manager Of Riclard Mansfield. All ru-
mors to the contrary are untrue Ly-
man B. Glover. Chicago newspaper
man, has been engaged as Mansfield's
treasurer-nothing more.
Next Monday in Boston Mr.. Joseph
Jefferson begins his fall tour, opening
in rip Van Winkle." In spite of his
seventy-three years the governor"
looks and acts as young as many men
of forty. Mr.. Jefferson will not be seer
in this city until May, when he plays
a two weeks engagement AAt the Har-
lem Opera House.
Maude Adams engagement in New
York, which was to have been played in
the Empire, having been postponed, the
time has been given to William Faver-
sham. who will appear in November,
when he will begin his second starring
season under Charles Frohman's man
agement. For Mr.. Faversham Mr.. Froh-
man has selected an entirely new come
dy by H. v. Esmond. 1t is in three acts
and Is a play Of today. so that Mr.. Fav-
ersham will be seen in 1t in modern
role. While in London Mr. Frohman
arranged for this play. The manuscript
has arrived and rehearsals will begin at
once. The first production will be made
outside Of New York. Mr.. Faversham's g
company has already been engaged.
II the press agent doesn't stop having
petty robberies in the dressing rooms
in the Bitou. Hearts Afame" will have
to close for lack Of costumes. There
seem to be enough beautiful gowns left
to attract crowds every night-crowds of |
honest persons, of course.
The Fifth Avenue has In preparation |
"As You Like It." in which Minnie |
seligman will play Rosalind. Some of
Sardou's plays will be presented during
the season.
Charles Dalton has been engaged by
wagenhals & Kemper as leading man
in Blanche Walsh's presentation Of
Daughter Of Hamilcar."
The presence of ]. H. Gilmour In a
leading role in Mrs. Patrick Campbell's
production Of the Sudermann play does
not affect John Blair's position in the
company. He is still Mrs. Campbell's
leading man, and Is to continue In that
capacity. Mr.. Gilmour has simply been
specially engaged to create Que of the
principal parts in "The Joy of Living"
which is the title Mrs. Wharton has
given to her translation Of Sudermann's
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