The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-11
N EW YORK, January 10.-All the
 theatres are doing business to

A cneer the managerial heart anu the regular theatregoers have had va riety enough to entertain them. Beyond those who go to this theatre and to that simply because they are the victims of the theatre habit there are three large classes of patrons who do not go, except certain class of plays are presented These are the lovers of Shakespeare and old comedies those who like plays cast on the line of Ben Hur, Quo Vadis, Old Homestead and Shore Acres and still an- other that like the simple, tender domestic plays like The Wife, Hazel Kirk, etc. To the first class Ned Sothern has ap- pealed as Hamlet and Mansfield as Bru- tus It may be truly said they have drawn those who seldom visit the theatre and both as I have previously stated have added to their regulations as play CTS by giving strikingly original interpre- tations to these great characters.
 
 Mrs. Langtry, looking much older and heavier, no longer the Jersey Lily <1t the buxom British matron, is presenting '"The Cross-Ways," a play written by the actress herself and Mir Hartley Manners,  Langtry has always been 8 favorite with New York theatregoers, and she has lost none of her popularity. There may be differences of opinion as to the merits Of her play. but in her case 1t is not SO much the play that is the thing as the actress herself. Mrs. Langtry is always a charming figure on the stage, and her dresses are always beautiful examples of the couturiere's art
 Some men and women the other day were discussing at what theatre they were planning. The women all wanted to see Mrs Iangtry. But" said one of the men, "the papers spoke very disparaging- ly of her play" What difference does that make?' retorted one of the women "I don't care anything about her play , that is not very much-but I dc want / to see her dresses. She always has such pretty frocks and she knows how to wear them. too, better than most people," And it was decided that the party should be held at the Garrlck theatre
 
 Thousands of paygoers who were charmingly entertained by Georgia Cay van in her better days of health and prosperity are looking forward to the monster benefit which Daniel Frohman, her old manager. is arranging for her at the Broadway theatre, on January 13, the proceeds of which will Insure her physical comfort in her misfortunes for many months. Volunteers have come forward spontaneously and generously, so the programme will include the very best talent in the theatrical profession. The list already includes new play by Anthony Hope entitled "The Philosopher in the Apple Orchard" in which Fay Davis and Bruce McRae will appear; an act from Don Caesars Return," to be played by Mary Mannering and James K. Haclett; E. H. Sothern and Ethel Barrymore in the one-act play. Drift ing Apart" Julia Marlowe in recita- tion; David Bispham in a solo. Danny Deever." the accompaniment to which will be played by the composer, Walter Damrosch; Viola Allen in selection from an old comedy, and the actresses of the Twelfth Night club in dramatic satire written by Frank Stewart.
 Thursday evening, January 10, Is the date. set for the dedication and formal opening of the new Majestic theatre, at Broadway and Fifty-eightn street a pioneer playhouse in that locality which been building during the last eighteen months.
 The inaugural production will be the fairy extravaganza, '"The Wizard of o."