The Washington herald., 1909-11-14
IN THE SPOTLIGHT.


AS Tim Murphy was leaving the stage
door OF the Vendome Theater. Nashville,
after his opening night there last week,
he was surrounded by four strong men,
who hurried him by force into closed
carriage and drove him away. He was
released In a large dark room at the top
OF a building several blocks from the
theater. When the lights were turned
on Mr.. Murphy found himself surrounded
by a large party OF admirers and a
superb supper in his honor. Dorothy
Sherrod was also guest.
THE Climax continues on its remark
able run at Weber's Theater, New York.
1t is now eight months since this de-
lightful play was quietly produced by
Joseph Weber. and scored at its first per
fOrmRnce one OF the most sensational
successes in the theatrical history OF
Gotham.
Anna Held. who will appear at the New
National IN a fortnight, spends every
summer in Paris. and the parts OF Eu-
rope which are not Paris, buying gowns
and things for the next seasons produc-
OF Evans and HOey, who first brought
Miss Held TO this country. Now she
stays here most Of the time and imports
Paris.
Early Shubert openings will be 1.-THE
Watcher" by Cora Maynard: The Head
OF the Firm" from the Danish: The
King OF Cadonia," an English musical
play; The city" Andrew Mack In a
musical play, Marie Dressler I'm Titles
Nightmare" and a new farce from the
/ German.
Eva Davenport. after a brief period OF
retirement as the result OF the death
Of her husband. will return to the stage
when The King OF Cadonia" comes into
existence few weeks hence. Miss Daven-
port. by the way. will be featured"
Marguerite Clark's New York engage
ment in The Wishing Ring has been de-
ferred. on account Of the fact that this
attraction was selected 20 inaugurate the
new policy at the Great Northern The
alter, Chicago.
A rumor. which has yet to be denied.
has Il that Forbes Robertson may be
seen at the New Theater after Sothern
and Marlowe leave that institution.
A report that Mabel Barrlson will leave
the cast Of THE Blue Mouse" to return
to vaudeville is denied
After playing two months on the Coast.
Charles Cherry will abandon The Bache-
lor'' for new play which the Shuberts
/ have for him
Burren Barbaretto has been engaged
for an important part IN The King Of
Cadonia-'
May Mackenzie will be seen IN Kitty
and the Canary" which the Shuberts will
bring out
FRITZ sche6 is suffering from a serious
throat trouble and has been obliged tc
cancel some Of her engagements.
Loie Fuller is making preparations FOR
her appearance az the Metropolitan Opera
House. November 50. with the Ballet Of
Light and other features OF her perform
ance which so completely charmed Wash
lngton
Mrs. Jack Haverly IS III, and Cohar
and Harris are arranging a monster
benefit for her.
T. Daniel Frawley, who manages stock
companies in the West. has been renew.
ing old acQuaintances along Broadway
Mr.. Frawley once conducted successfully
a stock company IN Washington. II wa.
he who first introduced Blanche Bates I,
local audiences.
Alice Fisher gave a box party recently
TO a party Of sunragettes Her play Il
The Fourth Estate"
Adele Richie gave a Halloween part,
70 her fellow-members Of THE Moto
Girl" company in Detroit, or November I
May Mackenzie win have a Ieadin,
part in Clyde Fitch's Kitty and the Ca
| nary" which will shortly be produce,
with Zelda Sears as star
In Colorado Springs last week. Will,
playing there I'm SHAM" Henrlett,
Crosman made the trip up Pixies Peal
and return on a burro.
Arthur Hardy, Of London, IS expected
! in New York this week. coming for N.
productions OF The Fires Of Fate" ant
The Brass Bottle"
Liebler & Co. have sent 10 the proprie
tors Of each OF the % 4S7 papers in tn
r United States and Canada a query n,
. 10 what would be the attitude Of tn,
paper toward a $3o,CO0-a-year advertise
who asked that certain news he no