Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14

| man jumped and SO did everyone else In Inc
| neighborhood of the noise. There was some
| little confusion and the players on the stage
| were visibly affected by the stir in 'front.'
| An examination proved that the man who
| had gone out possessed an opera nat "nlch
| he had folded with some negligence IN re-
| turning to the play. 1t was new and hao
| a strong spring, and had exploded with
! loud report when he left 1t In the rack be
meath the chair. The news of the comcai
acknowledgement quickly through the u
dience and there were many laughs ut the
| expense OF the thirsty playgoer.
| THE DISCOVERY OF MRS. LANGTRY.
1.-The story of how Mrs. Langtry was dis
covered is an interesting one. 1t Is espe-
cially timely just now when the Famous
English beauty is about to appear In he
Cross-Ways'' at the Columbia Theater our
! ing the coming week.
Some young Oxford students were on
their vacation and while on flshlng eA-
cursion they were treated very hospltaoiy
by a young woman on the Isle OF Jersey.
On returning to london, one of them III
gratitude suggested to his mother that sie
invite this refined young member OF very
respectable family to London LOT \isil.
She did SO. This young lady was not oniy
respectable, but correspondingly poor. Dur
ing her visit a reception was given by her
hostess The young lady had but one DRESS
i,
necked. Not to be too conspicuous she
sacrificed the high neck with scissors II
left exposed her white neck and shoulders
which caught the eye of the artist. elr
John Millais. 1t was a Greek line from
the top of her head to the tip of her Shout
ders and was fully appreciated by the Ia
nous artist. He inquired of the hostess
who it was that poised the perfect head,
neck and shoulders. When she told MIN
he exclaimed: "Ah, madam you have a
goddess among your guests!' That settled
it. His word was law and Mrs. Langtry's
beauty Immediately recognized.
1t was shortly after that Mrs. Langtry
went the stage, and she confesSeS that
t. was necessity that caused her to take
that step.
Il like bread and butter" she declares
very frankly, land had not the money to
get it, When Mrs. Labouchere, the wife
of the editor of London Truth, came to
me and suggested that l should make my
first venture in amateur theatricals for the
benefit of charity | was just making up
my mind to start market garden. l felt
sure that l could succeed in that and l had
vague idea that cabbages and caulifow-
er: and asparagus having the stamp OF
my special attention, might be given a
short vogue in Covent Garden market"
Mrs. Langtry says she went on the stage
determined to accept criticism from who
ever offered it, and she believes the or
chestra and stage people to be by far the
best critics, for they see all sorts and con-
ditions Of acting.
Mrs. Langtry declares that she has
found a great difference between English
and American playgoers since her return
to this country. London theatergoers are
very loyal to their favorites," says the
English actress. when an actor or actress
once achieves a marked success In England
the liking for the artist is sure to be of
long duration. A comedian may be even
very bad in a role assigned to him, but this
they will not consider The severest criti
cism he will receive from the public is, It
was bad part They will not even admit
to themselves that it IS the fault Of the
players that they were not amused. once
illustration of this at the first per-
Torrance 1 witnessed at Toole's Theater.
The principal comedy part Of the piece was
interpreted by one of the most popular Of
English comedians, who had made a num-
Der of distinct successes. The performance
was a mournful affair and there was very
little, if any, laughter aroused. The little
fellows who were sitting in the gallery did
not think they were getting their moneys
worth, but were convinced that their IA
vorite player could create merriment If he
wanted to. They could not understand
why he did not. After sitting through two
acts without enjoying so much smile,
one of the lads in desperation shouted: L
say, old chap, won't you make us laugh?
Be good, now. We didn't come up here on
orders On the other side passes are call
ed orders.
MRS. RYLEY'S EPIGRAMS.-Mrs Mad
eleine Lucette Ryley has pretty knack
at pointed dialogue. Here are some ex-
amples Of her happy style as it is mani
tested In 1.-The Altar of Friendship" which
the Goodwins will present in this city:
Philanthropy and business make Door
team.
There was absolutely nothing In the Eu-
ropean matrimonial market. There was a
little Italian marquis who looked promising
10
whole of ones matrimonial existence in
evening dress, with the shutters closed.
I've hitherto lived SO comfortably on nv
liabilities that l should fear to risk opu-
lence.
You can't afford to be eccentric till Won
get oid, and then you can't afford not to be-
once establish reputation for eccentrieity
anu you can ENJOY all the benefits of So
ciety without any of its disadvantages:
Tea is the only beverage that goes with
scandal. AVA
me world doesn't care hang-it's our
egotism makes us think our personal dis
grace of so much Importance
She is an actress among society neonle
ana society person among actresses
orange blossom aSue is as catching as
hay fever and more irritating because ono
can't sneeZe at it. way
The trouble with the drama of TODAY is
that 1t is so-so-dramatic
Lord Algy is pious fraud T deteo+ed
MIN putting apollinaris into his champagne
al: ms wedding atmosphere is very dispir-
tihs unoer the circumstances I don't
know which is the more irrita tine-to sec
an opportunity and not want to get mar
ried, or TO have to get married and NOT see
the opportunity. o' '.e
THE RISE OF LINNIE RIrTH-J.ittle
Llnnle Ruth Gee, the eight-year-oId dauph
Ter or Mr.. and Mrs. f. S. Gee of this city
Is now rehearsing with the Little Princess
company at New York, in the part of
Maisie, the second child's part in the piece.
She Is also understudy for Berol Morse.
who has the principal chids role In the
production. The play will begin two
weeks run at the Savoy Theater in New
York next Monday night, after which the
company will go on the road, playing in
Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburg and Balti-
more. The first public appearance of this
little Washington actress was when she
was only four years of age.
NINE. HERMANN IN VENEZUELA
Just at this time when the Venezuelan
troubles are uppermost in the public mind.
Nine. Hermann, who will be at Chase's
next week, adds some interesting facts.
gained from her own experiences in that
tumultuous part of terra firma, to the fund
Of general information.
Il found the people," Mme Hermann
relates. mot at all the fierce, vindictive