The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06

PLAYHOUSE GOSSIP
 1t is said that this will positively be the last visit to America of Madame Sarah Bernhadt, who opened her tour in Chicago under the most favorable auspices last week. The ovation was a continuation of the reception accorded the wonderful actress in London, the London Times saying: ''The spirit of the house was rapt almost reverent; it's ap- preciation of characteristic displays al- most too respectful to be enthusiastic, until the curtain had fallen on the sec ond act of L'Aiglen, and the flowers and the cheers found a free passage" Madame Bernhardt will probably appear here at the Jefferson during the present season.
 A. G. Delamater and William Norris, inc, will present their superb scenic pro duction ofs George Barr McCutcheon's masterpiece, Beverly" here during the present season, according to report. Beverly" was recently produced in St. Louis and the papers there were unan- imous in declaring it an instantaneous success.
 '"The Girl From Rector's" is making things lively in New Orleans. This play which was one of the drawing cards uclt ldSl ScdSOli, IS pOOhcu lOl tWO nights and a matinee at the Jefferson theatre at an early date.
 The perennial "Old Homestead'' play, that will probably live always. is coming again. Manager R. s. Douglas of the Jefferson has booked 1t for five perform ances, beginning Thursday, November 24 That will be Thanksgiving day, and the engagement calls for a matinee on the 24th and a matinee on Saturday. November 26.
 Berton Churchill, for the past three seasons leading man for William Favor sham, has scored heavily In the virile and manly role of the friend, with Rob ert Hilliard. in the Kiplingesque play, "A Fool There Was"
 The important role of Rawdon Crawiey Tn Becky Sharp which Mrs. Fisse is to produce at the Jefferson soon Is in the capable keeping of Henry Stephen son, well known English actor, whose first engagement was with Charles Flaw trey, in "A Message From Mars," in which he played The Messenger. His experience on the English stage was wide and varied and included engage ments with Sir Henry Irving. Beerbohm Tree George Alexander and other lead ing London stage lights.
 James T. Powers in the George Ed wardes London Gaiety musical success, Havana" with company of over 100 people, will be the attraction at the Shubert theatre November 15-16, when the Messrs Shubert sends the greatest of their Casino productions, with the possible exception of their recent all- star revival of the "Mlkado", to this city For nearly two years MT. Powers appeared as Samuel Nix, busun of the yacht Wasp in ''Havanna" at the Casino and now, after this memorable engagement, the piece is being sent on tour The music of Havana" Is by Leslie Stuart, composer of "Florodora" and creator of that wonderful sextette .'Tell Me Pretty Maiden" For "Ha- vana" he has composed an octette which proved a greater hit than did the former sextette. It is called Hello People, People Hello" and is sung by eight winsome little misses who are noted for their charm of manner and beauty.
 The Shuberts have offered prize of s1GOO for an American operetta written on the same plan as Madame Trouba- dour," the French operetta which Is now running at the Lyric theatre. New York. Victor Herbert. Lee Shubert. Joseph Herbert and John Philip Sousa have been named committee to pass upon the various scores which are expected to be submitted as a result of the offer.