The Washington times., 1903-06-21

is 10 De maze Dy A. L. Lancaster.
Melba recently sang the role of Mimi
in la 3oheme" at Covent Garden be-
fore the King and Queen of England
The prima donna received an ovation.
Olga Nethersole will not come to this
country next season under the manage
ment OF Weber and Fields. These
managers state that any announcement
that the actress would be under their
control was not authorized by them
They declare they will not direct Miss
Nethersole's tour unless she is provided
with a new play.
James K. Hackett will make a short
trip to London this summer He Is now
in Canada fishing, but will return TO
New York tomorrow to remain until
late next month. when he will sail FOR
the other side.
Elizabeth Tyree. It is said, will pro-
duce a new play next season. She
sailed for London last week TO consult
the authors of the piece
Samuel Clemens mark Twain has
taken a villa near Florence. Italy, and,
should Mrs. Clemens health permit. the
author and his wife will spend next
winter in the Italian hills.
Eleanor Robson and her mother. Mrs
Madge Carr Cook. sailed for Europe last
week After consulting with Mrs. Hum
phry Ward and Louis y. Parker. in
London, they will go 20 Paris and later
return to England for the summer
c. B. Dillingham; has selected for the
first starring tour of FRITZ Scheff a new
comic opera. entitled The Duchess of
Dantzig." founded upon the story of
Nine. Sans Gene" Henry Hamilton has
adapted the work for which Ivan CaryI
has composed the music. George Ed
wardes, who owns the English rights,
will produce the piece in London at the
same time Dillingham; will bring It out
in America.
Isabel Irving and her husband. W. H.
Thompson, are at their summer home.
siasconset. Mass. Miss Irving will con-
season, and in the year following will
be presented by her manager. James
K. Hackett, in a new play.
Among the well-known professionals
who sailed last week for EuroDe we're
Henry Blossom. jr.. Mr.. and Mrs Will
lam A. Brady (Grace George). Mrs.
Bruno, Minnie Depree. Ferdinand Colts
chalk. F. c. Whitney. and Mr.. and Mrs.
W II. Crane.
Wilton Lackaye will next season star
under the management OF William A.
Brady. The play selected for Mr.
Lackaye's use is Claiming PolIock's
dramatization OF Frank Norris story.
The Pit" Florence Smith has been
engaged for the role of Page Dearborn.
Mrs Mary Blythe Daily was last week
granted a divorce from her husband.
Arnold DAILY, who will be remembered
here for his excellent work as the mad
Southern boy in Julia Marloye's pro-
duction of Barbara Fritchie.''
May Brown. daughter Of the ex-Gov-
ernor OF Maryland, will adopt stage ca
reer Miss Brown will soon sail for Eu-
rope. where she purposes spending three
years preparing herself for her stage de-
but. She is said to be wealthy
Liebler and company contemplated a
revival OF The Christian" some time in
August. The engagement will last only
three weeks, and will be limited to Bos-
who were identified with the original
production of the play will assume their
old roles. Chief OF these IS Edward ]
Morgan as John Storm Others in the
cast are 10 be George Woodward. Georgia
Dickson. Frank C. Bangs, Edgar Dayen-
port. Evangeline Irving. Carrie and Edith
Merriles, Jessie Bradford, Beth Franklin.
Harold Hartsell. and Stanton Elliott
Clara Blandick will play the role of
Glory Qauyle.
Dorothy Donnelly has been engaged
for an important role in Nat Goodwin's
production of "A Midsummer Nights
Dream"
Marie Cahill and her manager. Daniel
V. Arthur, were married in New York
last week. For months rumors OF the
engagement OF Miss Cahill and Mr. Ar
thur have been circulated, but no con
hrmation could be obtained. However, the