The Topeka state journal., 1903-06-20
Theatrical Notes

Effie Shannon is still quite i'll with an at
tack Of nervous prostration brought on by
overwork-
Gus Weinberg and the Countess Won
Hatzfeldt are the latest additions an
bounced for next seasons cast of THE
Resene Knott is to join the large group
of new stars for next season. heading a
company to play when Knighthood Was
The Earl of Pawtucket'' has been such
great success in New York that Mana
ger Kirke La Shelle has decided to keep
it on all summer.
George c. Boniface. Jr, has been en-
gaged for next season to support Marie
originated by Edwin Stevens
Patrice, for some seasons a popular va1de-
vile figure, Is to star next Sc asOn in the
the direction of the Mittenthal brothers.
Frank TannehiH is adapting from the
German a play called "A Friend of the
Family to be sent out next season with
George Barnum and Isabelle Urquhart in
the leading roles.
Joseph Buckley. who has been manager
TOT GUS skinner Tor some years, Will travel
as his personal representative during the
joint tour of that actor with Ada Rehan
in Shakespearean repertory.
S. Miller Kent is slated to star next sea
son in a new play by Edward E. Rose en-
titled Fighting Bob The play is said to
reflect the martial spirit of today in Amer
Dean DAILY may go to London next sea
son. John Henry" his latest play. is
something of a frost in New York, and the
English metropolis.
Margaret Ashton, an American vaude-
vile singer, who has been in foreign parts
appearance IN London last week and scor-
ed a big success
When The Eternal City goes out next
season Sarah TralIx Will have Viola Al
lens old role, while Frank c. Bangs will
play the pope. E. D. Morgan is to have
his old part.
piece Of real estate at Grand Circle, y. Y,
and will soon begin the erection of a thea
ter to be completed in time for the season
Lillian Swain, who has been with Weber
and Fields lately and some years ago was
a member Of the Augustin DAILY company.
of "A Midsummer Nights Dream.
NJ; 81 Raymond has purchased Kirke
Le Sheile's interest in Arizona and in
this manner becomes sole owner of that
valuable piece of property. Mr.. Raymond
believes the piece is good for ten years
/ yet.
1t is stated in New York that the plav
/ called The Isle of Boy" written by Hall
Caine for Nesta Tflley, has been found
actress when. she visits America under the
direction Of Liebler & Co.
Arnold Daily. an acter in "A Fool and
and his wife, Mary i5 Biythe. were divorced re ID
Gotham. Miss Rlvtbe wassyvith 7,Tbe Girl
With the Green Eyes last season.
A wen founded report comes from Lon
don to the effect that Mrs. Patrick Camp
/ bell has been selected for the role of .-Yo
i Sam in Beerbohm Trees forthcoming pro-
duction in the English metropolis of THE
Darling of the Gods.
Mabelle Gilman and the Sires have part
ed, with the result that The MOcking
! Bird has ceased to warble in New York
Miss Gilman AYERS that she is in arrears
as to salary, while the managers claim it
is the other way
| Grace Kimball has secured the American
rights to Anthony's Hopes novel, The IN
| discretions of a Duchess" and is having
/ it dramatized by Stanislaus STANCE. Miss
Kimbal expects TO appear in the piece next
season.
D. v Arthur is still seeking for an actor
1 to play Mr.. Pipp" in the comedy Stuart
Robson was to have played next season.
Mr. Arthur wants to find some compare
/ lively young man who is on the verge Of
stardom. OF the several he considered
none exactly fits.
F. Marion Crawford has written play
for the use of Herbert Kelcey and Effie
i Shannon. The piece is liked and has been
accepted and will be seen for the first time
about the middle of next season Mr. Kel-
cey and Miss Shannon start the season
with Sherlock Holmes
Pauline Hall has decided to desert the
/ vaudeville stage next season having signed
| contracts during the past week to appear
in musical comedy with stock company
to be located in the Harlem auditorium
New York. now nearing completion Miss
Hall will play boys parts exclusively.