Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-08

a gentleman of extreme modesty In the
summer season, or rather when the weather
is pleasant, he IS frequently seen passing
through the busy thoroughfares of Lon
don. He usually walks, but when not walk
Ing is more frequently seen on top of
two-penny bus. He is perhaps familiar
with the historic points of interest about
London as any man in that city. He takes
delight in escorting his friends, who may
be visitors to London, to many of Its his
toric spots. The old hall, where Shakes
peare gave the first production of Twelfth
Night and acted in the play himself be-
fore Queen Elizabeth is one of Mr.. Barre's
favorite places to escort his friends. The
hall is now used as a kind of dining hall
for lawyers 1t is adjacent to some of
the law courts. The grave of Oliver Gold
smith Is not far away and to this sacred
spot Mr.. Barrie likewise directs his friends,
as he does to every place made famous in
London by the association of Charles
Dickens.
Mr.; Barrie is not what may be called
great conversationalist. His inclination
leads him to be a good listener rather than
talker. He takes a deep interest In the
politics of England, but more as student
rather than one who desires to participate
In affairs His name is frequently men
toned in connection with seat in parIa-
ment. but with Mr.. Barrie it's the Office
seeking the man, and not 1.-THE man the
office He has declined all political no.
toriety. Mr.. Barrie is expected here during
the week of Miss Adams engagement
A PROMISING COMBINATION.-The
collaboration of Charles T. Darcy and
George Ii. Broadhurst on THE American
Lord was brought about by William H.
crane, who is now appearing in the play
1t is said that neither had the slightest
IDEA or joining forces with any one until
the comedian proposed it, and If the idea
had never occurred to them It was because
each man had written successful plays and
each was confident of being able to do the
trick again without recourse to outside
assistance. suggestion or advice.
The past winter had not been very far
advanced when Mr. Crane let it be known
emphatically that he wanted comedy II
want sane play that has some humor in
it,, he said. 1.-THE people want to laugh
| at and with me and propose to make a
strong effort to see that they get the
| chance"
1t was then that Mr.. Broadhurst came
| along with idea. He was followed by
Mr.. Darcy, who had another. The ideas
of both men sounded good, but there was
| an indefinable something about them that
ecliided with the actors bump of caution
| The two authors happened to call on the
comedian at the same time one day during
| the spring. The three men were chatting
when suddenly Mr.. Crane exclaimed: "Why
don't you two men put your heads together
and write q play?"
The suggestion had a striking effect. The
| only answer that Mr.. Broadhurst could
| give was peculiar smile
This is no joke, exclaimed the actor.
| bridling up. II think the suggestion good
| one. Your forte"-turning to Mr. Broad
| hurst--.'has been the writing of farces
| You have proved that you can do that.
And you'-turning to Mr.. Dazey--'thave
| proved that you can write strong, dramatic
material doubt II you could write a
4 farce and / am sure there Is nothing Sc
| rious about Broadhurst. Each has the
| force the other lacks. think the COM
| bination a capital ono when It homes to
j evolving q comedy
The dramatists said that they would