The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-10-03
Theatrical Notes.

Nellie V. Nichols is now appearing in
one one. OF the principal parts of western
edition of 1.-THE Telephone Girl
robert Mcdowell of "A Came Of
the Girls VIII Be Girls company were
married IN Boston last Sunday
When Capt. Mark ship, the Minnean-
s oIs, IS ready to sail his wife, Grace Fill
klns, will once more join the stage peoDle
1 Ms1,, appearing with new company in
~. An original comedy entitled Are You
M NY ..E Eather, by Ernest Lacy. the author
sonaL''
Mrs. James Brown Potter has decided on
on Arnerlcan tour and will reach this
Will be seen in a limited number of pre-
sentatlons OF Church and Stage
Carrie Graham, well known in vaude-
character part in ..The Fortune Hun
ters,r, the new musical comedy in which
the Hawthorne sisters will star.
Annie Meyers the popular comic opera
singer OF the McCaull days, is reported to
be negotiating with May Irwin for her old
plays and may be seen as a star this sea-
son if the negotiations are successful.
Maude Wilson, who was one of the lead
ing ladleS for ProctorS stock companies
mas oeclde d to give up dramatic work and
role IN Anna Held's supporting company
By the end of next month there will be
seven Esr complete Companies and over 800
English actors in New York The English
contend that double this number of Amer
leans are playing in the English metropo-
Elsa Ryan, who was with Francis VIII
son last season. has succeeded Maggie
May May in The Three Little Maids now
returned to London, as this climate did
not agree with her.
Lily English, the prima donna of "The
IIoreador'- company, will probably resign
her present position to accept another
with THE Jersey Lily organization, tax
ing the place Of Maud Raymond, who re-
fuses to leave New York
Maud Courtney, known on the vaude-
vile stage as the girl who sings the old
songs, has made hit in London and
Miss Courtney is BILLED as !I Tine otner Siae
girl in song and story
Instead of returning to America this
season, as reported recently, Marie George
mas decided to remain in London for Ar
thur Collins, forthcoming production of
n umpty Dumpty,", in which she will
nave the principal role.
Augustus Thomas has turned over to
Charles Frohmaf his latest work, entitled
The Parson and the Pugilist." Rehear-
sails for the piece will be started the first
| of December, and Mr.. Thomas who is in
Paris, win be on hand to direct them.
Jane Oaker, leading woman last year
for the role of Laura Dearborn in 1.-The
PITT Manager Brady had considerable
trouble finding a suitable leading lady for
lated upon his final selection.
The Bostonians are to have new opera,
the title of which is THE Queen OF
laughter but it will not be presented
to the public until the first of the year
The authors names are withheld, but ARD
prominent enough to secure a first class
presentation of their work.
Maude Adams returned to New Yorh
from the west last Tuesday and at once
started rehearsals of her new play, 1.-The
Pretty Sister of jose" Miss Adams has
fully regained her health and an interview
said that she was once more anxious to
get back to work
Arnold DAILY. has endeayored to injec:
some new business into THE Girl From
Dixie. which is being played in Chicago
and as a result gained the displeasure Of
the star, Irene Bentley, and Harry B,
Smith, the author of the piece Mr. DAILY
says his resignation is in the hands of the
manager.
Julia Marlowe opened her season last
Monday night at New Haven, Conn, pre-
senting Henry V. Esmond's latest work,
Fools of Nature" and glowing reports
are out of the star and piece. The play
is of the problem order and is strong
throughout. Frank Worthing, who has
| the leading part, shared honors with the
star.