The Washington times., 1903-07-05

James O'NeIll VIII not retire from the
stage, but Will appear next season in a
new play under the management of
Liebler G Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. James X Hackett sailed
for Europe last Thursday. While In
Europe Hackett will make final arrange
ments for the second American starring
tour of Martin Harvey, the English
actor. who viii be under the direction
of Hackett and Harrison Grey Fiske.
The wedding of Anthony Hope and
Elizabeth Sheldon was celebrated last
Wednesday in London Ethel Barry
more was among the bridesmaids. The
ceremony was performed by the Bishop
Of Stepney. and was attended bv many
well-known professionals, among whom
were Suzanne sheldon and her husband.
Henry Ainlcy, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Faversham. and Spencer Eddy. of the
United States embassy
Mabel Mckinley Baer, niece of the
late President Mckinley. has adopted the
vaudeville profession. Her wedding TO
DR.. Baer was one of the most con-
spicuous events in Canton a little more
than year ago. 1t is said that DR..
Baer strongly opposes his wife's am
| bition to shine professionally.
Charles Wyngate. who left the Berger
stock company ~ he Lafayette several
weeks ago to accept an engagement IN
San Francisco. is winning much fav-.
orable comment for his work as a men,
Der of the company now playing at the
Alcazar Theater. Mr.. Wyngate Is n
great favorite in the Golden Gate CITY
and the San Francisco Bulletin" has
the following to say of his worl, as
Chambers in "Pudd'nhead WILSON,"
Bernard Klawans, assistant treasurer
of the Columbia Theater. will leave
Washington on Thursday for orkney
Springs for stay of. four weeks.
Charles Wyngate. the young actor who
is as popular as he is talented. has made
one of the pronounced hits in the eIabor-
ate revival Of Mark Twain's "Pudd' pbead
| Wilson" at the Alcazar His part is that
Of Chambers. the supposed son of Roxy.
the slave, and all the phases OF that
character are brought out with splendid
effect by Wyngate. In the scene where he
forces the false Tom Driscou 10 his
knees and in the one wherein he tells
his supposed slave mother that he has
sacrificed himself to be sold down the
river" in order that she may be free
Wyngate is simply superb. He wins en-
thusiastic plaudits nightly"
! White Whittlcsey, formerly leading
man OF stock company at the La
| iayette. is occupying a similar position
at the Alcazar. San Francisco. Mr..
| Whittlesey has a strong following there
and has signed a contract for five sum-
mers with the Alcazar management.
Next season Nh. Whittlesey will be a
member of the company supporting Nat
Goodwin in "a Midsummer Nights
| Dream"
George b. Anderson, who has been
identified with the Columbia stock COM
pany Of this city, is a washingtonian.
NJ. Anderson is young and of nne phv-
sique, and is unusually endowed. He has
entered into his work with heart and
soul, and II close application and hard
work will insure success, his future is
assured. All his life Mr. Anderson has
been resident of this city and is well
known in business circles through his
former connection with one OF the Iarg-
est firms In town
One OF the biggest melodrama produc-
tions promised for next season is The
Factory Girl There is a factory scene
which brings more than 100 people on
the stage. and uses as a stage "prop.. a
gIeat steel plunger that weighs over
1000 pounds. number of well-known
sIecialty acts are to be introduced.
Pauline Hall has signed contracts
with Henry w. Savage to sing the role
of Mrs. Madison Croker in The Prince
OF Pilsen." Miss Hall will not Join the
company for some time as she is under
contract with Nelson Roberts. Next
Savage VIII otHu TWO companies
on the road to present The Prince of
Pilsen." One will have the services Of
Miss Hall as Mrs. Croker. while Trixie
Friganza will assume the role In the
other organization.
Robert Edeson will open his seaso,
with Soldiers Of Fortune" but. it is
said, the actor has another play ready
for early production. Mr.. Edeson 8
leading woman has not been selected vet.
but 1t Is probable that his wife. Ellen
Berg, will again be seen In the leading
role of the Davis play.
William A. Brady and his wife. Grace
George, have taken a home in Paris ?or
the summer. Miss George will remain
in the French capital until her return
to the United States and Mr. Brady will
spend his time between Paris and Lon
don. Miss George Will make a short
road tour in Pretty Peggy before re-
Stunning her New York season
Nat Goodwin has written a strong let
| ter denying the persistent report hat