The Washington times., 1908-07-12

tion with pay. The girls are blessing
the author-ccmedian, VINO is also pay
ing two extra girls to fill the places Of
those on vacation.
FRITZ Schen will go TO London next
May 20 appear in Mile Modiste" and
the new opera which is now being writ
ten for her by Henry Blossom and
Victor Herbert.
Henry Arthur Jones is actually going
90 have one of his own plays produced
i'm London before it is seen in America
Ethel Irving viii have the chief role.
The English dramatist has been so won
over TO the fattering attitude Of the
American public that for several years
he has brought his plays first 10 this
side. America, however, will probably
get the new Jones play before the sea-
son ends.
Harold Blake will remain at the New
National 10 appear in his former role cf
Thaddeus. in the revival. next week.
of The Bohemian Girl
Mrs. Julia Gilmore. wife OF Barney \.
Elmore. manager of the Globe Ticket
Company, Philadelphia, died at her
residence. in Yonkers. Friday. She was
born in London England, on June q,
1919. and had a brilliant stage career.
She supported Joseph jefferson in both
of hts Australian tours. She was also
a writer and vocalist
Maynard Waite. general press repre-
sentative for Henry r. Harris. returned
to New York last week from a four
weeks fishing trip IN Canada
Thomas W. Ross. who VIII be seen
under the managemer. Of Henry
Harris in a new piav i1ring the e-suing
season, lett New York recently "n Che
steam yacht Capitol9 for the st Law
renee river, where a. Quebec he VIII
witness the militar.- anl naval celeora-
tions. la,er making months cruise in
the Ontario lakes.
Gertrude Coghlan IS TO play the lead
ing feminine role I'm "The Travelling
Salesman" next season, and Frank No
Intyre, the biz. jolly comedian who has
been sharing honors with Robert Edc-
son several years. VIII enact the title
role. which was played last season by
Thomas w. Ross.
Charles Maci-ay. whose former wife
was married last week 20 Robert Eide
son, will head The Man Of the Hour
company. Mackay was formerly a
loca. matinee idol" having been a
member Of the cd National Theater
Stock Company
Francis Wilson has caught one OF the
plums tossed from Jhe nimbIe fingers
Of Charles Frohman and will next sea
son ne seen M TIE FiaE Lieut. euant, 30
| a recent success of the London stage
The play is said 10 be farther away
flom farce than Wilson's comfort Will
admit
Robert Warwick. who. report says.
will marry Mary NauncIinE when she
aud James X Hackett are divorced.
/ Will become leading man OF one Of the
! stock companies in Denver tomorrow
night.
| Marie DressIer viii sail for London
J late I'm August A new musica! comedy
/ is being written for her for which Ed
| ssr Smith, the burlcsque writer. who
/ helped TO make Weber and Fields IA
nous. is furnishing the book.
Walter Jones and his wife. who is
! blanche DeyO, the dancer will join the
! Weber forces next season
Robert Edeson will write a play for
! his own use while on his honeymoon
/ If he has time. he says. The plot will
/ be something like 'Strongheart-"
! Did you know that Richard earle IS
| ffty-One years old? Also that his name
is not earle but Carleton? Both facts
! developed last week when ne had a
/ birthday party at which his father. Ed
gar W. Carleton. Of Boston, was the
guest Of honor
| Robert L. Daley. a brother OF the
| late Peter F. Daley. will be one Of the
| principal comedians in The Girl Ques-
/ ton when the comedy is produced at
! Wallack's. New York, early next month.
/ George Drew Mendum. niece Of
John Drew. has been engaged for an
/ important role I'm The Girl Question"
/ Olive oliver. who has frequently been
| associated with local stock companies.
viii be a member Of the supporting
| company of Robert Edeson in THE
/ Call oc the North"
/ Lawrance D'Orsay, the sIow-moving
/ English comedian. has signed with
! Florence ZiegfeId. and until a play can
! be found for his use he will be featured
! with Anna Held.