as Adrienne Lecouvreur at the evening performance, for the first time during the season. Judge Patterson issued an order for Dr. W. M. Cate, of West Fifty-eighth Street, to produce Agnes Folsom in court to ascertain her mental condition, and learn if she were kept under duress by the doctor, as alleged in the affidavit of her parents.Death of Eliza Weathersby (Mrs. Nat C. Goodwin), well-known actress, at New York City. -Death of Charles Eugène Tousé, actor in the Théâtre de Paris Company, at Paris, France.- -Death of Fritz Schweckendieck, operatic singer, at Crefeld, Germany. 25. Margaret Mather appeared as Pauline in "The Lady of Lyons," at the Brooklyn Theatre, Brooklyn, N. Y.- -Death of Isidore Stainville, a veteran manager, recently of the Bouffes du Novel Theatre, at Paris, France.White (Eliza F. Bonnet), veteran actress, at Brooklyn, N. Y. -Death of Mrs. Cool 26. Production of "A Man of Business," drama in four acts, translated from the Swedish of Björnsterne Björnsen by W. Olaf and W. Chapman, at St. George's Hall, London, England.- -Production of "Well Matched," comedietta by Philip Havard, at Public Hall, Ealing, England.-E. H. Vanderfelt appeared as Hamlet at a benefit tendered him at the Boston Museum, Boston, Mass.- -The National Opera Company presented "Martha" at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York. 27. Production of Fiacre No. 13," drama in five acts, adapted by M. Jules Dornay, from Xavier de Montepin's novel, at the Château d'Eau Theatre, Paris, France. -Pro duction of "Incognito," opera in three acts, libretto and music by Ludolf Waldmann, at the Altes Stadt Theatre, Leipzig, Germany.- --The Interstate Commerce Law became operative.Death of Alexina Fischer Baker, the veteran actress, at Philadelphia, Pa. 28. Production of "The Open Gate," in one act, by C. H. Chambers, at the Comedy Theatre, London, England.- -Production of " Boys Together," farcical comedy in four acts, adapted from Mountney Jephson's novel, at the Prince of Wales' Theatre, London, England.- -Sarah Bernhardt appeared for the first time in New York in Sardou's "Theodora," at the Star Theatre, the principals of the cast being as follows: Andreas, M. Phillippe-Garnier; Justinien, M. Decori; Marcellus, M. Angelo; Antonine, Jeanne Malvau; Tamyris, Mme. Renard; Theodora, Sarah Bernhardt. In consequence of Agnes Booth's illness, Annie Meyer assumed the role of Mrs. Ralston in "Jim the Penman," at the Madison Square Theatre, New York.Death of Henri Provost, cashier of the Comédie Française, and husband of the deceased actress, Mme. Provost-Ponsin, at Paris, France. 29. Mrs. James Brown-Potter made her professional début as Anne Silvester in "Man and Wife," dramatic story in four acts, by Wilkie Collins, at the Haymarket Theatre, London, England; supported by the following cast: Sir Patrick Lundie, H. Kemble; Geoffrey Delamayn, E. S. Willard; Arnold Brinkworth, William Herberte; Mr. Speedwell, A. M. Denison; Mr. Moy, P. Ben Greet: Bishopriggs, Charles Collette; Duncan, Uick Winter; Lady Lundie, Henrietta Lindley: Blanche Lundie, Agnes Hewitt; Mistress Inchbore, Mrs. E. II. Brooke; Anne Silvester, Mrs. James Brown-Potter. "Man and Wife," as a play, was originally produced on February 22d, 1873, when Wilkle Collins dramatized his own novel for the Prince of Wales' Theatre, London, England. Production of "Le Tigre de la Rue Trouchet," comedy-vaudeville in three acts, by Pierre Decourcelle and Henrin Kéroul, at the Mimes-Plaisirs Theatre, Paris, France. Emil Thomas appeared in “Der Registrator auf Reisen," at the Thalia Theatre, New York. 30. Production, at the Elysée des Beaux Arts, Paris, France, of the following pieces: "La Cocarde," comedy in one act, in prose, by Jules Vidal; "Jacques Damour," comedy in one act, adapted by Léon Hennique from Zola's novel; "Mademoiselle Pomme," farcical comedy in one act, by Duranty and Paul Alexis, and "Un Prefet," drama in one act, by Arthur Byl.-Production of "La Gamine de Paris," opera bouffe in three acts, text by Eugene Leterrier and Albert Vanloo, music by Gaston Serpette, at the Bouffes-Parisiens Theatre, Paris, France.--First representation, at Munich, Bavaria, of Farinelli," opera in three acts, text by Willibald Wulff and Charles Cassmann, music by Hermann Zumpl.- -Fanny Davenport gave a special matinée of "Fédora" in honor of Sarah Bernhardt, at the Grand Opera House, New York. 31. Production of "Big Pony," a comic opera, with libretto by A. C. Wheeler (Nym Crinkle) and music by E. J. Darling, at the Bijou Theatre, New York; with the following cast: Big Pony, Nat C. Goodwin ; Don Filibusto, C. B. Bishop; Signor Sancho Mendingo, Stuart Harold; Lieutenant Arlington, U. S. A., Henry Moulton; Polecat Pete, Edward F. Good win; Senorita Inez, Lillian Grubb; Senorita Marie, Loie Fuller; Sagastina, Estelle Mortimer. Big Pony, in a full dress suit, gold earrings, pocket tomahawk, and eagle's feather, illustrates the result of modern culture as applied to the hitherto unspotted nature of the untutored child of the plains. In the blandest and most gentlemanly manner he intervenes in the marriage of a Mexican hidalgo, fascinates the bride, abducts the feminine half of the wedding-party, marries the fair one to her United States lieutenant lover, saddles himself with the duenna, and in general conducts himself like a beneficent copper-colored deus ex machina. Judge Patterson, of the Supreme Court, issued an order for the American Exchange in London, England, to show cause why it should not be restrained from the prosecution of its suits against Lawrence Barrett, the amount alleged to be due said institution aggregating $21,000, loaned to Mr. Barrett to defray the expenses of his European engagement in 1883,- -Death of Charles S. Camblos, first husband of Lillian Conway, at Philadelphia, Pa. APRIL. 1. Production of A Gold Mine," comedy in three acts, by Brander Matthews and George H. Jessop, at Memphis, Tenn.; with the following cast: Silas K. Woolcott, John T. Raymond Gerald Riordan, M.P., Harry Pierson; Sir Everhard Foxwood, J. B. Everham; George Foxwood, Lewis Baker; Julius Krebs, William Cullington; Wilson, Jere Lant; Hon. Mrs. Meredith, Helen Tracy; Una Foxwood, Belle Pierson ; Mrs. Vandervast, Octavia Allen. The principal rôle is that of Silas K. Woolcott, an eccentric American speculator, who wishes to dispose of a gold mine, and for that purpose is present in London when the piece opens. Having found a purchaser, he magnanimously uses the money to disentangle his nephew, who has become involved in various difficulties. Subsequently he recovers his gold mine, and marries the lady of his choice. Production of "Sol Gandy," play, by H. Bellingham and William Best, at the Opera House, Leicester, England.- -The National Opera Company presented Delibes's ballet, "Sylvia," for the first time during the season, at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York.- Emil Thomas appeared in "Der Vetter," by Benedix, and "Doctor Piscke," by Kalisch, at the Thalia Theatre, New York. -Wilson Barrett appeared as Claude Melnotte in "The Lady of Lyons," at the Globe Theatre, Boston, Mass.-The box office receipts and the scenery of the National Opera Company were attached until settlement was made for the salary due Mme. Fursch-Madi, amounting to $1200. Other requisitions held by the sheriff, amounting to $200,000, were not pressed. 2. First representation at London, England, of William Gillette's American war drama, Held by the Enemy," at the Princess' Theatre; with the following cast: Colonel Charles Prescott, Charles Warner; Major-General H. B. Stamburg, Charles Overton; Lieutenant Gordon Hayne, E. W. Gardiner; Uncle Rufus, S. Calhaem; Thomas Henry Bean, Yorke Stephens; Brigade-Surgeon Fielding, William Rignold; Assistant Surgeon Hathaway, Mr. Walters; Lieutenant-Colonel McPherson, E. Gurney; Captain Woodford, E. W. Thomas; Adjutant-General Marston, F. Dowse; Captain Benton, R. Shaw: Colonel Harrison, Mr. Williams; Lieutenant Massen, W. S. Parkes; Corporal Springer, Mr. Watson; Orde ly Hinton, F. Collings; Euphemia McCreery, Mrs. Canninge; Susan McCreery, Annie Hughes; Rachel McCreery, Alma Murray. Alexandre Dumas made an address at the French Academy, in which he denounced the superlative vanity of the late Victor Hugo.- -Henry S. Hewitt brought suit against Joseph A. Jessel, husband of Agnes Herndon, in the City Court, New York, to recover $325, alleged to be the balance due him on $1000, the amount agreed upon for his play, "A Commercial Tourist's Bride."-Death of Clarence M. Ostrander, dramatic journalist, at Phoenix, Ariz. 3. A benefit entertainment was tendered to Maze Edwards, at Wallack's Theatre, New York. 4. Wilson Barrett appeared as IIamlet for the first time in New York, at the Star Theatre; supported by the following cast: Ophelia, Miss Eastlake; Claudius, Charles Hudson; Ghost, J. H. Clynds; Polonius, Austin Melford; Horatio, Charles Fulton: Laertes, Cooper Cliffe; First Actor, W. A. Elliott; First Gravedigger, Frank Emery ; Gertrude, Mrs. Belmore; Player Queen, Lila Garth. First representation, at San Francisco, Cal., of Gilbert and Sullivan's opera, "Ruddy gore," at the Tivoli Theatre; with the following cast: Robin Oakapple, Ed. Stevens; Richard Dauntless, Harry Gates; Sir Despard Murgatroyd, Henry Norman ; Old Adam Goodheart, Mr. Cornell; Rose Maybud, Helen Dingeon; Mad Margaret, Hattie Moore; Dame Hannah, Mamie Taylor; Zorah, Kate Marchi; Ruth, Freddie Stockmeyer; Sir Roderick Murgatroyd, W. F. Rochester. Production of "Ivy," comedy drama, by Mark Melford, at the Theatre Royal, Manchester, England.- -Production of "Kittens," musical play in three acts, by J. M. Glover, at the Theatre Royal, Brighton, England.-Production of "The Oath," drama in four acts, by James A. Meade, at the Queen's Theatre, Manchester, England. George Theiss, proprietor of the Alhambra, in East Fourteenth Street, New York, was fined $250 for violation of the excise law, sentence being suspended on the indictment for violation of the amusement law. Henry Gunther, proprietor of the Palm Garden, Harry Hill, Tom Gould, Jacob Blank, and other managers of similar places of amusement pleaded not guilty on both indictments in the Court of General Sessions, New York, before Judge Gildersleeve.- -The Madison Square Theatre remained closed, as both Agnes Booth and her understudy for the part of Mrs. Ralston, in "Jim the Penman," were too ill to act.-Lester Wallack returned from Florida, improved in health.- -W. J. Le Moyne received notification from A. M. Palmer that his services were no longer required, and his rôle in "Jim the Penman" was assigned to G. W. Presbry, assistant stage manager. 5. Lizzie Evans appeared for the first time as Blossom Jennings in her new play, "Our Angel," by E. J. Swartz, at North Attleboro, Mass. 6. Production of "Le Bourgeois de Calais," comic opera in three acts, by Ernest Dubreuil and Paul Burain, music by André Messager, at the Folies-Dramatiques Theatre, Paris, France.- -Wilson Barrett appeared for the first time in New York, in the title rôle of "Clito," at the Star Theatre.At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Metropolitan Opera House Company, the following officers were re-elected: James A. Roosevelt, President; George Henry Warren, Vice-President; Luther Kountze, Treasurer, and Edmund C. Stanton, Secretary and Director.Death of Jean Henri Dupin, dramatist, at Paris, France, aged 96. 7. Death of Charles D. S. Howard, American actor, at New York City, aged 31. 9. A meeting of managers and other theatrical representatives was held at Hooley's Theatre, Chicago, Ill., to take action against the Interstate Commerce Law, and form an organization to be known as "The National Amusement Protective Association," with headquarters at Chicago. David Henderson was chosen President, and Charles H. Williams, Secretary. A petition was sent to the Railroad Commission asking that the provisions of the new law, as applied to the amusement profession, be suspended for twenty days, as all existing contracts between travelling companies and local managers were entered into before the law was passed. The petition also asked the Commission to so interpret the law as to permit railroad companies to make reduced rates for theatrical parties of not less than ten persons, and increase the allowance of baggage, with concessions for carloads of scenery. Production of "A Dark Night's Bridal," poetical comedy in one act, by Robert Buchanan, founded on a sketch by Robert L. Stevenson, at the Vaudeville Theatre, London, England.—Production of “Les Frères d'Armes," drama in five acts, by Charles Garaud, at the Château d'Eau, Paris, France. 10. Production of "Wiener Stadt in Wort und Bild," musical comedy in three acts, text by Jullus Bauer, Isidor Fuchs, and F. Zell, at the An der Wien Theatre, Vienna, Austria. Death of John T. Raymond, the noted comedian, at Evansville, Ind.Death of John Clark Morrison, American actor, at New York City.- Death of Dr. J. J. Jacques, Manager of Jacques' Opera House, Waterbury, Ct. 11. Production of "The Earl," tragedy in five acts, in blank verse, by Edgar Fawcett (dramatized from his poem, "Alan Eliot "), at the Hollis Street Theatre, Boston, Mass.; with the following cast: Edmuud, Earl of Cleveden, George Riddle; Lord Hubert Illsleigh, Richard J. Dillon; Lord Falkstone, Herbert Archer; Sir Henry Clavering, C. A. Warde; David, Charles Stedman; Lady Marian Falkstone, Miss Belle Archer; Prudence, Miss Rachel Noah. The Earl, previous to the opening of the play, had been fascinated by a young girl, of whom he had lost all trace. In the first act his brother, Lord Hubert, obtains his consent to wed Lady Marian. The latter turns out to be the unknown fair one, of whom the Earl had become enamored. Complications ensue, and a quarrel between the brothers leads to a duel, in which the Earl di-arms his brother. Subsequently Lord Hubert, seeking refuge from a terrific storm, is imprisoned in a cave by the falling of a large boulder. The Earl is willing to save him on condition that he relinquish all claim to Lady Marian, but as Hubert declines to do this, he is left to perish in the cave. The marriage of the Earl to Lady Marian ensues. An old family servant who has visited the cave is stricken with sudden death just as he was about to reveal all before the marriage. His brother's death, however, haunts the Earl by day and night. His wife hears him talk of the crime in his sleep, and follows him, when he sets out for the cave in a somnambulistic trance. When she finally awakens him, and he becomes aware that he is a selfconfessed fratricide in her eyes, the shocks to much for his overwrought condition, and he falls dead at her feet. Mr. and Mrs. McKee Rankin presented "The Golden Giant," for the first time in New York, at the Fifth Avenue Theatre; with the following cast: Alexander Fairfax, the Golden Giant, McKee Rankin Jack Mason, a gambler, Robert Hilliard; Duncan Lemoyne, Nestor Lennon; Max Wayne, J. Winston Murray; Bixby, Charles Stanley; Flynn, Luke Martin; Jim Lung, Ah Wung Sing; Bessie Fairfax, Mrs. McKee Rankin; Ethel Gray, Daisy Dorr; Mrs. Boggs, Louise Dickson; Jack Mason Fairfax, Little Ollie Berkley. Production of "Run to Earth," drama in four acts, by George Roberts, at the Elephant and Castle Theatre, London, England. - -Production of "An Irish Elopement," farcical comedy in three acts, at the Queen's Theatre, Manchester, England. Production of "The Royal Watchman," comic opera in three acts, text by William -Production of Boosey, music by F. L. Moir, Theatre Royal, Exeter, England."Sample v. Pattern," duologue in one act, by W. Sapte, Jr., Alexandra, Liverpool, England. Adelina Patti appeared at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, in "La Traviata," -Helen Dausupported by the artists of Henry Abbey's Italian Opera Company. vray revived "The Love Chase," by Sheridan Knowles, at the Lyceum Theatre, New in the title rôle of "Meg Merrilies," for the first time in New York, at the Union 12. Denman Thompson celebrated the hundredth representation of "The Old Homestead," at the Fourteenth Street Theatre, New York, with a New England dinner to his company, served on the stage, after the performance." Erminie" was played for the three hundredth time at the Casino, New York, and souvenirs, with portraits of the cast, were distributed to the audience. -The twenty-first annual ball of the Theatrical Mechanical Association was held at Irving Hall, New York.-H. Vincent Sternroyd, who brought suit against M. B. Curtis, was awarded judgment for $200, at Cincinnati, O. 13. Adelina Patti appeared in "Semiramide," at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York. |