New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-03
THEATRICAL INCIDENTS.

MIR. Edward Abeles, well known and respected
as a good actor. be this week, at the
Fifth Avenue Theatre. in a One-act play called
''Self-Defence," in which he appeared there yes
terday The play Is a new one, written by Mr..
George Broadhurst. Mr. Ralph Delmore and Mr..
William B. Mack act in it with Mr.. Abeles.
Mr.. Greet's company has begun series Of open
air representations of six of Shakespeares plays.
in the grounds of the Columbia University. Miss
Keith Wakeman is the leading actress. and she can
be seen as Rosalind, Viola, Helena. katherine.
Ophela and Miranda
Mr.. Thomas A. Wise. Mr.. Douglas Fairbanks and
their associates continue act in their cheerful
play called a Gentleman from Mississippi" at the
Aerial Gardens. the New Amsterdam Theatre
The musical farce Of The Gay Hussars' has
been fsvorably received at the Knickerbocker Thea
tire. where IT was produced -on Thursday evening,
July 90. and doubtless it will have considerable
career at that house and elsewhere
Miss Eva Tanguay and a bevy Of chorus girls are
sporting and singing. at tho Jardin de Paris (the
English language it appears, Is not sufficient for
all the great purposes this enlightened theatrical
period in English-spealing countries), in a medley
entitled THE Follias OF 1907; and of frivo-
lous entertainment find II there.
Miss Blanche Ring and her merry companions
are stIl acting at the Broadway Theatre in the
ingenious comicaIity called The Midnight Sons"
which produced at that house on May o.
Mr. jefferson dc Angels and his compatrots, per
forming IN the musical farce Of THE Beauty spot,
have entered upon the last week of their engage
ment at the Herald Square Theatre. On August Is
a play called The Broken Idols will be presented
there
The Lyric Theatre is still devoted to the musical
farce of THE Motor Girl" which was brought
forth there June Is. and which affords amuse-
ment beitting the time.
The pleasing play Of '"The Climax" interesting
because Of its impngennent on the theme Of hypnotic
suggestion. can be seen at weber's Theatre and it
is enjoyed by all who it. The present cast
new one. includes Miss Margaret Mckinney,
Adelina: James J. Ryan, as DIR. Raymond: Howard
LANCE. as Luigi Gofant; and c. F. Cristy.
Pietro.
An exhibition of much and interesting variety can
be advantageousIy studied at the Eden Musee. The
wax figures present notable persons; a cinemato-
graph is in hourly operation; and interludes Of
music are provided.
Attention is directed to the Palisades Amusement
Park, which is situated opposite to the west end
of 15Oth street. accessible by ferry, and abundantly
provided with the means of recreation.
Coney Island. always a popular resort at this
Of the year. offers many aIurements to those
pleasure bent, and for several weeks II will
continue 70 attract and please multitude of visit
ors At Brighton Beach Park there is superb
display of fireworks every night. the glow of which
irTadiates the land and ocean all around. and
be far OF. The crowning feature of it is
PAINS Battle in the Clouds. first shown June
D. In Dreamland and at Luna Park the wealth of
diversion is abundant, providing wondrous sights
and scenes Of mirth for everybody. At the New
Brighton Theatre exhibition of Living Marble
Art Studies is given. by Marie DaintOn Miss Vir
ginia Harmed appeared yesterday ct the Brighton
Beach Music Hall. In a short play called The Idol
Of the Hour
Mr. Daniel Frohman will open the Lyceum Thea
tire, for the new season. Monday. August ., with
revival of The Morals of Marcus" in which
Miss Marie Doro. performing Carlotta will
make a farewell appearance. The engagement is
to last week.
Mr. James 7. Powers, performing in Havana,
another revival. will effect his re-entrance here,
Monday evening. August 9. at the Casino, which
then will be opened for the new season.
The Liberty Theatre will be opened for the new
season August 9. with play called The Florist
Shop"
Malcolm Scott, ar English comedian, made his
first appearance III America at the American Roof
Garden last night, and was well received. The
programme stated that he was the brother of Sir
Percy Scott rear admiral and director of sunnery
I'm King Edwards navy He was at the head of
the BILL which included Consul. the near man.