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James Young, if highly critical minds have not gone astray, is a
name sure to become prominent in theatrical annals. This youthful
tragedian, who has just entered upon his third season as a star, has
won his present fine position by years of hard study, and his ambi
tion is limited only by the top-moat round of the theatrical ladder.
He is spoken of by competent authorities as "the ideal Hamlet" and
possibly excels in most difficult of characters. His Hamlet lives and
breathes and does not strut the dusty paths of tradition, and yet is
far removed from the commonplace. Beyond this characterization
he has, notwithstanding his youth, given an admirable interpretation
of Richelieu, and has met with success in tho widely differing
roles of Richard III, Claude Meliwtte, Shy lock and Bertuco in
"The Fool's Revenge." This coming season he will be under tho
management of Franklin Davis. Mr. Young's productions will be
presented with elaborate surroundings and fidelity to tho histori
cal and traditional in scenic embellishment and costuming. It is
safe to say that Mr. Young is on the high road to success in that de
partment of the drama which now has few exponents.
The Marquis of Lome, Queen Victoria's impecunious son-in-law,
having turned the Psalms into verse, with more or less success, is
writing an opera libretto on a Scotch subject, which Hamish Mc
Gann (Bannocks and whusky! what a name for a Hielander) is set
ting to music Joseph Gristner and Phebe Davies began their
tour with "The New South" at Hartford, Ct., last Monday
George Richards and Eugene Cautield have made a great success in
H. T. Beaman's new play, 'The Circus Clown.".... Albert Bruning
has one of the finest dramatic libraries in the country and is an in
defatigable student of the literature of the stage. Few men of his
age have so extensive a practical knewledgo af the drama, for he has
played with success in everything from tragedy to farce-comedy.
Elwyn A. Barron, for the Chicago Inter-Ocean, haB written a new
play for Mile. Rhea, in which she will play a dialect part Fanny
.. Ward has returned from Europe with tears in her fist and her eyes
doubled up, to face the accusations of blackmail made against her
and her mother by Vice Commodore Edward M. Brown of the New
York Yacht Club, and his son, Clarence Eugene, whose common law
wife she claims to be. She has sued young Brown for 830,000 dam
ages, and threatens an action for breach of promise. The Browns,
on their part, are said to contemplate a suit for extortion. And
there you are John Drew appeared for the first time in the east
in Madeline Lucette Ryley's comedy, "Christopher Jr.." at Brooklyn
on Monday night and scored a personal success.
The new version of "Rush City" has made an instantaneous hit.
This was to be expected, for the piece was a success last -spring in
its original form, without specialties. The addition of novel song
and dance features has doubled the attractiveness of the entertain
ment. "Rush City" now combines in one production the features of
farcical comedy, specialty performance and spectacular shows.
An important member of the cast of "McFadden's Elopement,"
the newest farce-comedy that has made a popular hit, is John
Kernell's bull-dog, "Bunco," which plays the dog that lies in wait
for McFadden at the foot of the ladder which McFadden has ascend
ed to accomplish his proxy elopement. The dog so enters into the
spirit of the role that ho fiercely threatens Kernel l while on the
stage nlthough he was never known to Jo so in real life.
Henry Guy Carleton and Frank C. Cotter have signed contracts
whereby the latter will tour a company playing Carleton's romantic
play, "Tho Men of '70." Under tho titlo of "Yo Earlio Trouble", tho
piece was acted originally by the Boston Museum stock company
two years ago, and was afterward played in Now York and San
Francisco. As the author or "Victor Durand." "Tho Gilded Fool."
tho "Buttertlies," nnd "The Men of '70," Mr. Carleton takes rank as
one of the first dramatists of America. Mr. Cotter Buys that every
scene, costume nnd appointment of the present production will bo
new and elaborate. The season began on September 10 at the
Chestnut Street Opera house, Philadelphia.
The formal opening of tho new Funko drew a crowded house in
which there was a largo representation of socioty people. Roland
Reed made the biggest kicd of a hit as Samuel Bundy in "The
Woman Hater." He was supported by a competent company.
"The Royal Entortainors" have played to good business all tho
week at the Funke. Tho progrummo has been much improved
since Monday night. Thero will b a matinee this afternoon, and
the last performance will be given tonight.
Griffith's "Faust" drew well at tho Lansing theatre Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday, the -icrformance being much better than when
this company wis last seen here.
The Rice, Wolford it Sheridan Dramatic company has appeared in
repertoire since the conclusion of the "Faust" engagement. The last
performance will bo given this evening.
The Rice, Wolford fc Sheridan Dramatic company will open a
three night's engagement at tho Lansing theatre, next Wednesday,
presenting popular plays with a change of bill nightly.
Tho Royal Entertainers will give a grand matinee this afternoon,
admission 23 cents anywhere in the house, and to-night will witness
their closing performance in this city. Admission this evening 23,
33 and 50 cents. New features will be introduced for these perform
ances. The American Troubadours will present their original com
edy musical act. Harry Fenton will repeat his marvelous perform
ance; Zanetti will entertain with new wonders from the magic
world. The favorites, Wittman and Bing. will perform new and
bewildering feats on the triplo horizontal bars. The charming and
petite Kcnwick sisters will introduce new dances and musical
sketches. The wonderful living pictures will be shown again and
the performance will close wtih Karcher Bros, in their gladitorial
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