The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-23
Theatrical Notes.

Fred A. Stone, the Kansas man who
plays the Scarecrow in The Wizard of
of the most charming young women that
has been seen on the vaudeville stage for
many seasons She is now member OF
the three Morton sisters.
The Actors Fund Of America elected its
officers this week, choosing Al Hayman
president; Daniel Frohman and Tony Pas
tor vice presidents: Vim. Harris treas
urer, and Frank Mckee, secretary.
Margaret Anglin is TO withdraw from the
she is averse to continuing in her old role
in THE Unforeseen" It is likely that she
will spend next year in England.
William Winter. the well known dra-
matte critic had the pleasure this week of
witnessing his son, Jefferson Winter. in a
Mr. Winter taking the part of Petr1lchio
to the Katharine of Elsie Leslie.
Clara Morris is slowly recovering from
Ter attack of nervous prostration and is
able to take short walks and drives. She
expects to be able to resume her iecturins
during the coming summer
Harry B. Smith has written the words
and music for the new musical comedy en-
titled 1.-THE Girl from Dixie. which Nixon
and Zimmerman will launch early the
coming season. Irene Bentley and Lou
Middleton have been engaged for the lead
ing feminine roles.
Isadore Rush has made such a substan-
tial hit with the chief role in 'Florodo-
"a, in which she was seen in Topeka this
season. that Manager John c. Fisher has
decided to Mace her at the head of The
Medal and the Maid when it is produced
in New York next fall. Miss Ruth sailed
for London last week to see the play and
lay in a new supply Of costumes.
A special from London says that Martin
Harvey received great welcome on his
return to the stage at home last Saturday
night He presented for the first time in
England THE Exile a play by Lloyd
Osborne and Mr.. Strong, dealing with Ma
poleon'S life on st. Helena. Mr.. Harvey
is reported to have achieved a personal
triumph in the title role.
A musical extrava ganza, THE Voy-
ayers was given its first performance in
Chicago last week and scored big sue
cess. Mayme Gehrue and Dave Lewis, in
the leading roles made hits. Frieda Pau-
line Cohen, a Chicago girl, who is respon-
sibIe for the book. lyrics and music, claims
the distinction of being the first woman
in this country to write a complete opera.
THE School Girl" which was given its
first presentation in London last week
with great success, will probably be seen
/ in this country next season. 1t is not like
/ cipals including "Billee'' Burke, who Sc
cured the biggest hit, viii leave London.
The main company VIII be recruited In
( New York. Edna May prefers to remain
/ in London
In The Vikings" Ellen Terry's new
| pIax of which London is now talking, one
ofsthe most novel effects is said to be the
stage lightning No footlights are used,
all the illuminate ton coming from above,
which may not be so becoming to the peo-
pie on the stage. but is more natural
secured Julia Allen. formerly soprano OF
[ the Church of the Holy Name in New
York for the prirna donna role in his pro
I duction in English of PucciniS opera,
prima donna of the Royal italian Opera
company. singing at Nice. France
Grandma Toogood (solemnly)- After
/ poor gradrna dies, who viii give you
any pennies" Terror Knott Toogood
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