Evening star., 1914-08-02

been entirely rewritten" and the other
comedy drama Of AmeriGan, can, me nre
by Avery Hopgood. In the spring sns !,
is promised in 'The New York idea,
originally played by Mrs. Fiske.
Laurette Taylor and her husband.
J. Hartley Manners. the playwright.
are said to have made their peace with
Oliver Morosco.
Robert Manten will resume his
American tour in Shakespearean plays
at the beginning of October. later pre-.
senting in New York revival OF I
scale of artistic grandeur"
De Wolf Hopper is to revive The
Yeoman of the Guard. The Condo
Jury" in one bill. and, later in the COM
ing spring, Wang" and Eel Captain"
Madge Kennedy is to open her regu-
lar season with new play by Lee
Arthur.
"One of the most important and
highly cherished undertakings Of my
career as a producing manager" says
William A. Brady, will be put In exc
cution this year." 1t is the production
of a melodrama of New York life en-
titled Life" by Thompson Buchanan.
Louis Mayer is to make revival in
London of "The Silver King" which is
to be brought to New York later on
with probably young Henry Irving In
John Hyams and Leila MsIntyre have
just been placed under a long-term con-
tract by the Messrs. Shubert. They are
cast for 1.-THE Dancing Duchess"
John Halifax, Gentleman" has been
dramatized by John Dunsmufr, a new
English playwright, and win probably
be produced in this country during the
coming season.
Hazel Dawn will soon begin rehear-
sails of 1.-The Debutante," new musi-
Robert B. Smith and Victor Herbert, Of
which she Is to be the star. viii West
will be one Of the leading comedians
In her support.
Lady Eileen" is the name of the
play by Geraldine Bonner and Hutche-
son Boyd Of New York city which was
awarded the s2,500 prize in Oliver Mo-
rosco's contest inaugurated early last
season. The committee of award con-
sisted Of Elmer Harris. Richard Barry
and Mr.. Morosco. The choice is said
to have been unanimous, the Judges
written since Peg o NY Heart L
Is said 5000 manuscripts were sub
mitted.
Sylvester schaehfer. the man who gives
who will make his first appearance in
America in New York the latter part Of
August, comes from the original and
famous Schaeffer family of artists. who
have been known in Germany and on the
continent since 1924. Karl Johann Schaef-
er was the founder Of the family.
HIS versatile entertainment includes card
ana coin manipulation. painting in Oil,
juggling. horsemanship, 'Icarian stunts
with dogs instead of children, marksman-
ship. athletic feats and masterful violir,
playing.
Frank Shannon, who has made many
warm friends in Washington during
his uninterrupted appearance of eighty
weeks In local stock work, will sever
MS connection with the Poll Players at
,he. the close OF this week. He expects to
stay there with Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley
Hawley and thence to his home in Bos-
ton for a short stay before the regular
season begins. He called at The star
on once &C. 10 express his deep appreciation
OF the general courtesy shown him by
the press and the public during his
long stay in Washington.
nounced. will sing more operas In Eng
ish than was originally contemplated. d.
It's English repertory Includes aAida,. ;.
~ Madame ,ha na Butterfiy." ~othello:" Levels
"Mignon," Cinderella" 'Lakme." :sThe
Tales Of Hoffman," "Trovatore. -
Cavalleria Rustfcana," "PaeIacci''
and Marta"
ihe artists to appear in English in
clude Mines. Zepilh, Evans, Keyes. Van
Gordon. Wheeler and Berat; Messrs.
Whitehill. Huberdeau, Scott, Nicoiay.
Daddi and Warnery. and the Misses
Gresham. Jonani. Dora de Philippe Pc
terson and Morgana, and Messrs. Enrico
Aresoni and Arthur Albro, all Young
American singers whom Director Cam.
panini has engaged.