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 Introduction. 
 
 HOWEVER diversified may be the views of different people as to tfie proper mission 
 of tlie stage, there can be no question in regard to the popularity of the theatre as 
 an institution. Discussion of plays and players occupies a large share of space in 
 the public prints, and a generous patronage is accorded to those artists who meet popular favor. 
 
 Not only is the public interested in the stage as an institution, but also in the 
 personality of those who exhibit genius or ability in the dramatic and operatic professions. 
 Among photographs publicly sold none find a readier market than those of favorite actors 
 and actresses, and some who can afford it indr-lge in the expensive luxury of a collection 
 of such photographs. The great outlay involved necessarily limits the number of these 
 collectors, but the large sale of photographs of stage favorites indicates a demand for a 
 collection of such portraits which, while thoroughly artistic, shall be sufficiently reasonable 
 in price to be attainable by the general public. 
 
 Modern improvements in photographic and engraving processes have made it possible 
 to meet this demand, which this Portfolio is designed to till. Here will be found the 
 familiar faces of those who are recognized as the most popular representatives of the 
 histrionic art in our own day and age. 
 
 In preparing the collection the task of selection has been a most difficult one. It is 
 possible that some few actors of prominence entitled to recognition have been overlooked, and 
 also that others of less merit have been included. The Portfolio is in no sense designed to be 
 regarded as a work of criticism. Tastes differ very widely, and as the Portfolio is intended 
 for general circulation, selections have been made of those who, in vastly varied lines of 
 work, have gained popular favor. Here are represented tragedy, grand opera, comedy, farce, 
 comic opera, melodrama and burlesque, and while positive inerrancy is not claimed, it is 
 believed the list of names bears evidence of as careful selection as is possible in so large a 
 number. It includes, besides those actors and actresses who are "native here and to the 
 manner born," those of other lands who have found in the generous reception accorded 
 them on these hospitable shores the recognition by the American public of the fact that art 
 knows no nationality. 
 
 The short sketches that appear with the various portraits, although compiled from 
 the most authentic and reliable data procurable, are merely intended as identifying para- 
 graphs, the aims of the Portfolio being artistic rather than biographical, and the space 
 available for this purpose precluding any extended mention. 
 
 For the greater part the photographs are of those still living, but to insure greater 
 completeness a few of the most famous of those artists who have gone have been included, 
 in order that the older patrons of the drama may have pleasant memories revived, and 
 younger ones may be reminded of the men and women whose genius has in the past 
 contributed to the advancement of the standards of dramatic and lyric art. To minister to 
 the pleasure and edification of all those who take an interest in the stage and its people is 
 the aim of " The Marie Burroughs art Portfolio of Stage Celebrities." 
 
 r%r\CiA A t^A
 
 MARIE BURROUGHS. 
 
 It was while still a school-girl in her native city of San Francisco, Cal. and before she had 
 seen a play performed, that Miss Liilie Arrington determined to become an actress. Later, when 
 Lawrence Barrett was in San Francisco, she procured an introduction to him and told him of her 
 ambition. He discouraged her aspirations, but heard her recite the "curse scene" from "Leah, the 
 Forsaken." He made no comment then, but two weeks later called at her home and handed her a 
 telegram from Dr. M. H. Mallory offering her an engagement at the Madison Square Theatre, New 
 York. In a few weeks she made her debut under the stage name of Marie Burroughs as Gladys in 
 "The Rajah," which she followed with the important part of Irma in "Alpine Roses " Dr. Mallory 
 placed her under the instruction of Mr. Louis F. Massen. who had played Ralph in "The Rajah" and 
 whom she afterward married. Miss Burroughs worked hard and in a few years became leading lady of 
 the company. She played Queen Guine\ere in "Elaine" when it was produced in April. 1887, and when 
 A. M. Palmer became manager her engagement was renewed and she appeared as Letty in "Saints and 
 Sinners" and other leading parts in the Madison Square repertory. When E. S. Willard, the fam- 
 ous English actor, came to this country, she was chosen to support him as leading lady and since 
 then as Mary Blenkarn in "The Middleman." Vashti in "Judah," Edith in "Wealth." Kate Norbury 
 in "John Needham's Double" and other leading parts, she has been well known to American play- 
 goers. Of these parts Vashti Dethic in "Judah" is the one in which Miss Burroughs has been 
 most highly commended by the critics of the press. In the later plays produced by Willard's com- 
 pany are included "A Fool's Paradise" in which Miss Burroughs sustains the part of Kate Derwentand 
 " The Professor's Love Story " in which she has an ingenue role — that of Lucy White. Still more 
 recently, at Boston and New York, Miss Burroughs has appeared as Ophelia to the Hamlet of Mr. 
 Willard, and her impersonation of the character and interpretation of the lines of this part received 
 high commendation from the press of the two cities. This was not her first incursion into the 
 Shakespearean field, as she had previously been seen at the Academy of Music as Juliet, with Mr. 
 Louis F. Massen as Romeo.
 
 EDWARD S. WILLARD. 
 
 Of the actors entitled to rank as true artists Edward S. Wlllard is unquestionably one. Appreciation of his genius 
 grows with acquaintance and on his third American lour he has scored even greater triumphs than those which marked his 
 two former visits. His first appearance on the stage was at the Theatre Royal, Weymouth, England, on December 26, i86g, 
 as the Second Officer in the " Lady of Lyons." He kept at work in the provinces, supported Sothern at Glasgow, and 
 filled other engagements until he went to London in 1875. rose rapidly in the profession, became famous in "Jim the Pen- 
 man" and clinched his reputation by his creation of Cyrus Blenkam in "The Middleman." Since then he has added other 
 successes in "Judah. ' "Elaine," and other notable plays.
 
 HARIE TEMPEST. 
 
 It was from London that Marie Tempest came when she made herself famous as Kitty Carroll in "The Red Hus- 
 sar," at Palmer's Theatre, New York. She had previously made a great name for herself as a light opera artiste in 
 London, where she was born. She first studied music in the convent at Brussels, to which she was sent when she was a 
 little girl. She afterward finished her musical studies at the Royal Academy of Music. London. She sang in concert for 
 awhile, but soon went to light opera in the chief role of "Boccaccio,"' making an instantaneous success, followed by others 
 in"Erminie," "Doris" and "The Red Hussar." Then she came to this country and has since become prima donna in the 
 New York Casino Company.
 
 JESSIE BARTLETT DAVIS. 
 
 Jessie Bartlett comes of a family originally from Keene, N H., but slie was born on a farm near Morris. III. Her musical 
 education was gained under Frederick Root, in Chicago, where she became contralto in the choir of the Church of the Messiah. 
 She joined the Chicago Church Choir Pinafore Co. in July, 1879. in which she gained reputation as Buttercup, and was married 
 to Will J. Davis, the Chicago manager. She made her Italian opera debut singing Siebel to Mme. Palti's Marguerite in " Faust." 
 but declined Mapleson's offer of an engagement and joined the Carleton Opera Co.. then went to the American Opera Co. She 
 afterward studied at Paris and for the past five seasons has been with "The Bostonians-" She is without a peer as a contralto 
 singer.
 
 HAURICE BARRVnORE. 
 
 Mr. Barn'more. whose real name is Herbert BIythe. was horn in England, took his degree at Cambridge University 
 
 and studied for the Indian Civil Service. He gave up the idea of going to India and was called to the bar. but gave up 
 the law for the stage. He played his first engagement in this country at the Fifth A\'enue Theatre. New York, and has 
 since gained fame as leading ijtan for Mme. Modjesl<a, Mrs. Langtry and others, and also in A. M. Palmer's company. He 
 is also a notable playwright, having written ' Nadjesda" fur Mme. Modjeska. and the libretto for the comic opera "The 
 Robber of the Rhine. ' He married, in 1877, Georgie Drew, daughter uf Mrs. Ji;hn Drew, but she di^d in July. i8'>^ at 
 Sa.ita Barbara. Cal.
 
 flRS. QEORGIE DREW BARRYMORE. 
 
 Mrs. Barn'inore. who. previous to licr death at Santa Barbara, Cal., was one of the most popular comediennes on 
 the American stage, was the daughter of John Drew, a famous actor, who died when she was a little girl. Her debut was 
 made at the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, of which her mother. Mrs. John Drew, was manager, and remained a mem- 
 ber of her mother's company for several years. She aftenvard became a member of Augustin Daly's stock company, in 
 which also was Maurice Barrymore, the well - known actor and playwright, whom she married in 1877. Mrs. Barrymorc 
 afterward made a great success as the widow i.l "The Senator with W. H. Crane, leaving that company in the winter of 
 i8qi to join Charles Frohman's comedians.
 
 CHARLES F. COQHLAN. 
 
 Mr. Coghlan is a leading; aclor and dramatist of ability, and was born in London in 1S4S. His father was a clergy- 
 man and he, himsL-If. was trained for the bnr, wliich he abandoned for the stage. He played at several London theatres, 
 and became a leading man in the famous company of the Prince of Wales Theatre. In 1880 he came to the United States 
 and soon earned reputation for his fine ability, and his Captain Absolute in "The Rivals" played to John Gilbert's Sir 
 Anthony Absolute, was recognized as a finished production. He is the author of "Jocelyn" and "Lady Barter," which he 
 wrote for his sister. Rose Coghlan. During the past season he and his sister have carried on a successful tour, starring 
 in Sardou's comedy "Diplomacy.'
 
 ROSE COQHLAN. 
 
 Miss Cnsrhlan had sho^T. (alent In priN-ate theatricals before she chose the staje as a profession and procured an 
 engagement at the Theatre Roval. Cheltenham, England, to play souhrette parts. Some time after, the leadincr lady leaving the 
 company because of a quarrel with the manager. Miss Coghlan tooli her place. From Cheltenham she went to London 
 her native city, and then traxeled through the provinces in burlesque and comedy. She came to this country m 1872 with 
 Lydia Thompson, but soon after joined E. A. Sothern. then returned to England and supported Barry Sulhyan. She was 
 leading lady with Wallack from .88n to ,88a. and since then has been starring, her latest success being ,n Sardou s Diplomacy 
 in conjunction with her brother Charles F. Coghlan.
 
 WILLIAM HUNTER KENDAL. 
 
 Mr. Kendal, whose family name is Grimslon. was born in London in 1S4;. and made his first appearance on the 
 stage at the Solio Theatre in 1S61. The following; year he went to the Theatre Royal. Glasgow, and from thence in 
 i366 to the Hayraarket Theatre. London, where he played Orlando. Manfred, Charles Surface, Captain Absolute, etc. 
 i 1 1869 he married Miss Madge Robertson, a successful comedy actress, and the two have been since associated on 
 t'le stage in many successes. Mr. Kendal and Mr. Hare in 1879 became co-managers of the St. James Theatre. Mr. and 
 Mrs. Kendal have become famous in America during recent years, making, during their last visit, a leading feature of their 
 play "The Second Mrs. Tanqucr.'.y."
 
 HRS. KENDAL. 
 
 Mrs Margaret Kendal was born March 15. 184S. at Great Grimsby. England, and is a sister of T. W. Robertson, author 
 of -Caste ■■ ■■Dreams" and other famous comedies. When quite a child she played children's parts, and her London debut 
 under the' name of Miss Madge Robertson was made as Ophelia, at the Haymarket Theatre. July 20. ,86^. Successes in the 
 provinces followed, then she returned to London and made a striking success as Blanche Dumont in Marston s "Hero of Ro- 
 mance" at the Haymarket. She then went to the Gaiety Theatre, but after her marriage to William Hunter Kendal m 186, 
 returned with him to the Haymarket. Since then the KendaVs. playing together and creating many notable roles, have become 
 famous on both sides of the ocean for their high abilities
 
 DENHAN THOnPSON. 
 
 No play appeals more strong^ly to the best American sentiment, is purer in its tone or more worthy of the great pop- 
 ularity it has gained, than "Joshua Whitcomb." or. as it is known in its enlarged and improved form, " The Old Home- 
 stead." As a picture of New England life and manners it has never been equaled, and its naturalness and dramatic merit 
 have made it one of the greatest successes of the modern stage. The author and actor to whom its fame is due is Mr. 
 Denman Thompson, born in Pennsylvania but reared in New Hampshire. His early professional life was spent as dancer, 
 Irish character actor, and general utility man. then as low comedian until " L'ncle Josh" was created. Since then, 
 almost unvarying success.
 
 HAQQIE niTCHELL AS "FANCHON." 
 
 I, n,av be doubted if .here was ever an ac.ress n,ore famous, or uho retained her hold upon puhlic favor longer 
 ,han mZl Mitcl,eil. She was born in New YorK in i8;, and her life on ,he stage began before she could walk, as she 
 was utd^as Tbabv. afterward taking a child's part before she was five years old. Her debut as an actress was made as 
 lula n 'The Soldi rs Daughter'' at Burton's Chambers Street Theatre. New York. " Fanchon first produced a Nw 
 Orleans in r86o and afterward at New York in ,86., made her famous. She afterward added " M.gnon, Lone, The 
 Petri of Savoy." "Maggie an. Midget" and "Jane Eyre" to her repertoire, but it is "Fanchon" that has made her known 
 to every theatre-goer of hvo generations.
 
 RICHARD MANSFIELD. 
 
 Mr. Mansfield was born in England in 1857, sludieJ for the East Indian Civil Service, but came to Boston and opened 
 a studio as a painter. He went back to England to study art. but necessity lead him to the boards and he procured an unre- 
 munerative engagement in small parts in comic opera. He came to this country again, and after a success at the Standard 
 Theatre. New York as Dromez in "Les Manteau.x Noirs" his advance was rapid. His successes have covered the wide field 
 from Koko in "The Mikado" to Richard III, but lie has created many parts peculiarly his own. of which Beau Brummel, Rev. 
 Arthur Dimmesdale in "The Scarlet Letter" and the titular roles in "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" are among the most 
 famous.
 
 BEATRICE CAHERON. 
 
 When Mrs James Brown Potter was an amateur and rehearsing for A MidniEht Marna^e- at MaJisor Squ.-.re 
 Theatre New York the ladv who had been cast for the part of the gypsy girl fell ill. and Miss Beatrice Cameron volun- 
 teered to lake her place. She did so well that a professional engagement with the Madison Square Theatre company fol- 
 lowed She afterward joined the company of Richard Mansfield. Became his wife, and his teaching and help added to her 
 native talent, have made her one of the best actresses of the day. Her favorite characters are Nora, in Ibsen's " Doll s 
 House" Hester Prynne in "The Scarlet Letter" and Portia in "The Merchant of Venice." but she plays leading roles in 
 all the plays of the Mansfield repertoire.
 
 HARRY LACY. 
 
 A popular actor who has appeared in many favorite modern plays, creating their principal roles is Harry Lacy, 
 who, after a previous connection with a number of first-class stock companies, began as a star about fifteen years 
 ago. Among his earliest successes was " The Planter's Wife." in which he was supported for some years by Miss Maude 
 Granger. Later he created the title role in "Jack Royal of the 92d " and was then for about three seasons with Joseph 
 Arthur in "The Still Alarm." More recently he has been appearing as an individual star in some of his earlier plays. 
 He is thorough in all his work, and his fine stage presence makes him particularly fitted to delineate characters of heroic 
 nould.
 
 VERNONA JARBEAU. 
 
 Born in New York City of French parentage, Miss Jarbeau received vocal instruction under Signor Rivarde and Max 
 Maretzek She made her debut at the Standard Theatre, New York, as Hebe in "Pinafore." directly after that assuming 
 prima donna parts. She played under several first-class managers in light opera, and also played comedy parts with 
 Mme. Modjeska. before she began starring under the management of Jefferson and Bernstein. She has sung in nearly 
 all the popular light operas, but is especially well known as Vladimir in " Fatinitza." Yum Yum in "Mikado," Tessa in 
 ■'A Trip to Africa." and in the title roles of "Nanon" and "Starlight." She made rapid advancement in the profession by 
 hard work added m great naturjl ability-
 
 FELIX nORRIS. 
 
 Felix James Morris was born in England and was a medical student at Guy's. When taking part in amateur 
 theatricals lie conceived an ambilion to become an actor. He came to Ihe United States, and at Albany. New York, 
 failing to secure employment on the stage he became a drug clerk. Later he became a supernumerary, then a utility man 
 entrusted with small parts., and led a struggling life in the profession until his talent secur-jd recognition. ' After fourteen 
 years absence he went to England, where he made a great success as the Scotch Professor in "On 'Change." His suc- 
 cess since his return to this country has been continuous, his merit as a comedian of tlie highest ability is universally con- 
 ceded and he is a general favorite.
 
 MISS GEORGIA CAYVAN. 
 
 This talented actress was born in Bath, Maine. Slie early displayed elocutionary talent and cave readings and recita- 
 tions in the lecture room. Then she went to the Boston School of Oratory, from which she was graduated with honors. When 
 Steele Mackaye was organizing the Madison Square Theatre company he engaged Miss Cay van. who gave up her career as 
 a reader to take the part of Dollie Dutton. in •'Hazel Kirke." She was afterward in A M. Palmer's company, then returned to 
 the Madison Square Theatre, then under the management of Daniel Frohman. and became a leading lady of the Lyceum Theatre 
 Stock Company in 1887, first appearing in "The Wife" and since then in "Sweet Lavender." "The Charity Ball." "The Idler." 
 "May Blossoms." "Nerves" and "Old Heads and Young Hearts."
 
 KYRLE BELLEW. 
 
 Harold Kyrle Bellew was born in England, but went to India in boyhood, his father. Rev. J C. M. Bellew being appointed 
 chaplain of the Cathedral at Calcutta. Kyrle entered the English navy as a cadet, served seven years, and then went to the 
 Australian gold fields. He later joined an expedition to New Guinea, which was shipwrecked, he being one of three survivors. 
 He worked for a time on Melbourne newspapers, then returned to England and made his debut at Theatre Royal. Brighton. He 
 became leading man and star in London, and in 1886 leading man in Wallack's Theatre. New York. Then he joined Mrs. James 
 Brown Potter, with whom he has played in all English-speaking countries. Mr. Bellew is author of "Yvonne." "lolande" and 
 "Hero and Leander." besides many adaptations.
 
 HRS. JAMES BROWN POTTER 
 
 Mrs. Potter, nee Cora Urquhart. was born at New Orleans. She had gained fame as an amateur in New York before she 
 chose the stage as a profession. When she decided to nial<e a life's vocation of what had before been a diversion for the sake 
 of charity she went to England, made her debut as Annie Sylvester in Wilkie Collins' "Man ana Wife" at the Haymarket in 
 March 1887, and in October following appeared at Fifth Avenue Theatre. New York, in ".Mile de Bremier." Since then, with 
 Mr. Kyrle Bellew. she has appeared in a varied repertor\- including "Romeo and Juliet." "Lady of Lyons " "Antony and Cleo- 
 patra." "Camille." "Adrienne Lecouvreur," and most of the leading legiUinale dramas, and her merits as an actress have won 
 her fame and success.
 
 JAHES O'NEILL AS EDMOND DANTES. 
 
 Few actors are so widely popular with American play-goers, as James O'Neiil. He was born in Ireland but came to 
 America in boyhood, and after adopting- the stage as a profession, made rapid progress. He was with John Ellsler's stock com- 
 pany at Cleveland, Ohio, in about i86g or 1870. became comedian for McVicker's stock company in Chicago, remaining for 
 three seasons then joined R. M. Hooley's company in the same city, and later went to California. After that he and W. H. 
 Crane starred together until O'Neill started starring for himself. His Monte Cristo is one of the most noted impersonations of 
 the modern drama, and he has also made a great success in "The Dead Heart." It is. however, as Edmond Dantes in "Monte 
 Cristo," that he is the most famous.
 
 MISS MARIE BURROUGHS AS EDITH IN "WEALTH." 
 
 (For Biography of Miss Burrouglis see Part I.)
 
 FREDERICK DE BELLEVILLE. 
 
 An actor of line presence- anJ perfect art is Mr. Frederick Je Belleville. He was born in Belgium about 1850, began his stage 
 career in England, and from thence came to this country, making his tirst notable success as Daniel Rochat in "The 
 Danicheffs" during its original production at New York. Later he became leading support to Clara Morris, then was con- 
 nected in the same capacity with Rose Coghlan and later for a brief period with Mrs. Langtry. Mr. de Belleville is a 
 marked favorite with the American public, and has won this approval by finished style and conscientious work, in roles of 
 greatly varied requirements. Recently Mr. de Belleville has been playing Count Von Strahl in "The Senator" with 
 William H. Crane.
 
 MODJESKA 
 
 The wonderful success made by Madame Helena Modjeska. a Polish tragedienne, playing in a tongue foreign to her, tes- 
 tifies to the brilliancy of her talent. She was barn at Cracow. Poland, in 1844. made her debut in 1S61 at the sraaH Polish town 
 of Bochnia, and rapidly advanced until she became the leading actress of Poland. Her first appearance in English was made at 
 San Francisco in 1877. in "Adrienne Lecouvreur." and was followed by a successful starring tour through the United States. 
 After filling two London engagements and scoring a triumph there also, she returned to this country and has since stood at the 
 head of her profession, playing leading Shakespearean parts, Adrienne Lecouvreur, Camille, Mary Stuart and other roles. She 
 va5 married in 1868 to Count Charles Bozenta Chlapowski.
 
 ROBERT L. DOWNING. 
 
 To achieve success in the robust frap:edy roles that made Edwin Forrest a.rj John McCuIIoujrh famous, requires greal 
 physical and artistic attributes. In both respects Robert L. Downing is admirably equipped. Mr. Downing was born at Wash- 
 ington, D. C.. in 1857, entered the profession when twenty years old at Baltimore, Md., and after^vard supported Mary Anderson. 
 Edwin Booth, John McCuIlough. John E. Owens. Joseph Jefferson and other great actors. For the past six years he has been 
 starring under his own management as Virginius, Spartacus. in "The Gladiator." Othello. Marc Antony, Ingomar, Damon and 
 other heroic roles, in which he is a popular favorite, and a worthy successor to the great exemplars who have Immortalized 
 themselves in the portrayal of these forceful characters.
 
 Ptwto bj Uonisoti. 
 
 EUGENIE BLAIR. 
 
 This accomplished actress, is the daughter of Mrs. Ella Wren (Blair), an actress, and was born at Columbia, S. C. Shi 
 received training from her mother and under Mrs John Drew at Philadelphia, acted child's parts, and made her first appearance 
 in an adult part while still a school girl with John T. Raymond, and later played Kate in "Risks" at Hooley's Theatre, Chicago 
 Afterward, when supporting Mrs. D. P. Bowers at St. Louis, she made a success as Alicia in "Lady Audley's Secret." Later 
 she supported James O'Neill, then went as leading lady with Frederick Warde, appearing as Parthenia. Lady Anne. Pauline, 
 etc. Since then she has been leading lady with her husband. Robert L. Downing, and has as Delilah to his Samson recently 
 made a great success.
 
 THOMAS Q. SEABROOKE, 
 
 Mr Seabrooke, whose ability as a comedian has won him fame anJ fortune, was born at Mount Vernon, N. Y., 
 October 20, i860. At the age of eleven he went to work in the East Chester National Bank and after nine years there in- 
 vested his savings to aid Mr Frank Wills put on a company at a Newark Theatre, which proved a failing venture. Mr. 
 Seabrooke made his first appearance on the stage at Westerly, R. I., in September, 1880 as Bertie Cecil in "Cigarette" 
 and played afterward with various companies, principally in juvenile roles. He discovered almost by accident that comedy 
 was his forte and since then has made rapid advance until as the star in "The Isle of Champagne" he has scored one of 
 the best successes of the day.
 
 ELVIA CROX. 
 
 Miss Elvia Crox, just out of school in her native Philadelphia, met an actor at a reception. The result was mutual 
 admiration, and later, matrimony, for she became Mrs. Thomas Q. Seabrooke. She appeared in amateur theatricals, but it was 
 some time after her marriage before she made her professional appearance in "A Bunch of Keys." After that she was for a 
 season with the late Kate Castleton. then she appeared as Dolly in "The Little Tycoon." in which she made a decided hit 
 Afterward she played in "A Midnight Bell". and then in " Castles in the Air." in which she was understudy for Miss Marion 
 Manola. She was then with De Wolf Hopper in "Wang" and then assumed the role of Diana in "The Isle of Champagne" with 
 iher husband's company. She is a painstaking student, a good singer and deservedly popular.
 
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 JOSEPH HAWORTH. 
 
 Mr. Haworth has attained an enviable position as an actor and continues to grow in popular favor. He was born in 
 Providence. R. I., bul early removed to Cleveland. Ohio, and it was there that be began his stage career in John Ellsler's 
 stock company. Charlotte Cramptnn. a famous actress who was in the same company, was his tutor, and to her genius he 
 gives the highest praise for his subsequent success. He supported Edwin Booth as Laertes. Cassio. Edward IV.. etc.. and was 
 afterward with Lawrence Barrett, then went to the Boston Museum, and later joined John McCulIough as his leading support in 
 the great tragedies. Since then he has made great successes in "Hoodman Blind " "Paul Kauva*-." "Ruy Bias," Mathias in 
 "The Rells." "Robert Emmet" and other great roles. 
 
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 niSS VIOLA ALLEN. 
 
 Miss Allen was bom in the South, but went lo Boston when three years old, her parents, both of whom were good actors, 
 having joined the Boston Theatre Company Miss Allen made her first appearance on the staf^e at Halifax, Nova Scotia. 
 as a boy in " Dora," but her real debut was made in 18S2. in ' Esmeralda." at the Madison Square Theatre, New York. 
 She next appeared at the same house in "Alpine Roses." and Ihen supported Mrs. Bowers in "La Charbonniere." Later 
 she was with William E. Sheridan, then became John McCuIlough's- leading lady, and after his death played with Lawrence 
 Barrett, then became leading lady with Salvini, and was afte^^va^d with Salvini, Joseph Jefferson and William J. Florence, and 
 later appeared in "Shenandoah" in New York.
 
 LOUIS HARRISON. 
 
 This popular actor and playwright was born in Philadelphia in i860 and made his first professional appearance in 
 1875 at the Walnut Street Theatre in that city, as the Prince ot Wales in "Richard III. ' He was for a time a member of 
 Mrs. John Drew's company, that excellent school from which have come so many capable actors, and was afterward in 
 John McCullough's company and then played under the management of T. Henry French. Mr. Harrison has made suc- 
 cess in the line of legitimate comedy, in such characters as Boh Acres in "The Rivals" and Tony Lumpl<in in "She Stoops 
 to Conquer." hut Is best l<nown as the leading comedian in Lillian Russell's company. He is co-author of "The Isle of 
 Champagne." "Venus" and "Princess Nicotine."
 
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 LILLIAN RUSSELL. 
 
 The acknowledged queen of comic opera, Lillian Russell, was born in Iowa, December 4. 1861. her real name being Helen 
 Louisa Leonard. She was brought up in Chicag^o. and educated at the Convent of the Sacred Heart in that city She became 
 a member of a church choir and then in 187Q procured an engagement from E. E. Rice to play in 'Pinafore." Later she was 
 engaged to sing ballads at Tony Pastor's Theatre. New York, and from there went to Colonel McCauU's company, of which she 
 was prima donna until her own company was organized. Her personal beauty and grace, the charm and sympathetic quality of 
 her voice and her marked ability as an actress have made her the most popular of all light opera artistes. She was marriedt 
 January 21, i8q4. to Sig- Perugini, the operatic tenor.
 
 DIQBY BELL, 
 
 This well known baritone and comedian was born in Milwaul<ee. Wis. , but lived in New York from the age of five. He 
 received his musical education at Naples, Italy, and made his debut at the Island of Malta, in grand Italian opera, as the 
 Count in "Sonnambula," the leading baritone part. Returning to this country he became identified with comic opera, and 
 gained reputation in McCaull's. Daly's. E. E. Rice's. J. C. Duff's and other companies in such parts as Koko in "Mikado." 
 Muley Hassan in "Tar and Tartar." Bunlhorne in "Patience." Charles Favart in "Madam Favart." Charily Boy in "Char- 
 ity begins at Home." Dr. Daly in "The Sorcerer," and Matt, in "Indiana." He is now starring at the head of his own 
 company. Mr. Bell married Laura Joyce, the popular contralto, in 18S2,
 
 LAURA JOYCE BELL. 
 
 Mrs. Bell is the daughter of Dauncey Maskell. a well-known dramatic writer, and was born in London, England, where 
 she received her musical education at the Royal Academy of Music. She made her debut as Laura Joyce at the Strand 
 Theatre, London, as Gertrude in Planche's "Loan of a Lover." She came to this country and appeared at Niblo's Garden, 
 was leading comedienne at Daly's Broadway Theatre, and afterward made a hit in the title role of Rice and Goodwin's 
 "Evangeline." She has since become famous in comic opera as Buttercup in "Pinafore," Katisha in "Mikado," Lady 
 Jane in "Patience," Lady Prue in "Indiana" and other leading contralto parts. She was married in 1882 to Digby Bell, 
 the comedian, and is widely popular in both public and private life.
 
 ROLAND REED. 
 
 Born of an old theatrical family, Mr. Reed was carried on the stag^e of the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. In 
 1852, when six months old, as the baby in " Mr. and Mrs. Peter White." Later he took children's speaking parts, and 
 after his school days were over he joined Mrs. John Drew's company at the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Since 
 then he has been first comedian in the principal theatres of Philadelphia. New Orleans, Cleveland, St. Louis and Chicago, 
 and in 1882 started out to star in "Cheek" and then produced " Humbujr." He then appeared in "The Mikado" being 
 the original Koko in America, then reappeared as a star adding "The Woman Hater," "Lend Me Your Wife." "The Club 
 Friend" and "Innocent as a Lamb" to his repertoire.
 
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 CAHILLE DARVILLE. 
 
 Miss D'Arville, who was bom in Holland, is gifted with a voice of singular sweetness, which has been thoroughly 
 trained under the best masters. She met immediate success when she first appeared in opera at the Strand Theatre. Lon- 
 don. In 1888 Mr. J. C. Duff brought her to this country to take the role of Anita in " The Ousel's Mate" at the Broad- 
 way Theatre. Later she became a member of the Casino Company in New York, singing in "The Grand Duchess." 
 " Poor Jonathan " and " La FiUe de Madame Angot." then joined the Bostonians with whom she sang Arline in " The 
 Bohemian Girl." Maid Marian in "Robin Hood" and Katherine in "The Kniclcerbockers." From there she went to E. E. 
 Rice to take the part of Prince Kam in the comic opera "Venus."
 
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 ROBERT BRUCE HANTELL. 
 
 Mr. Mantell, who was born February i. 1854. at Irvine, Ayrshire. Scotland, made his professional debut in 1874. at Roch- 
 dale, Lancashire, England as the Sergeant in "Arrah-na-Pogue," and he played through the English provinces until 1878, when 
 he came to this country and played juvenile roles with Mrrje. Modjeska. Then he returned to England and for three years sup- 
 ported Miss Wallis (now Mrs. Lancaster), a favorite tragedienne, as leading man. Later he appeared in New York, making a 
 great success as Loris Ipanhoff in " Fedora." with Miss Fanny Davenport, and afterward became a star in " Tangled Lives," 
 " The Marble Heart." " Monbars " and as Hamlet, Othello, Claude Melnotte, Romeo, and in many other standard dramas and 
 modern plays.
 
 ANNIE PIXLEY. 
 
 There has been no greater favorite with American play-goers than Annie Pixley. who died in London, November 8, 
 1893. She was born in Brooklyn, N. Y.. but her father, whose name was Shea, took his family to California when she was 
 a baby. Her mother married a ranchman named Pixley, and Annie took his name. She began her theatrical experience 
 at Virginia City. Nevada, and when still in her teens married Mr. Robert Fulford. an actor. She went to San Francisco 
 and played in "The Danites'' and attracted the attention of Joseph Jefferson, who engaged her for leading parts in his 
 company. Her subsequent career as a star in "M'liss," "Zara," "Eily," "The Deacon's Daughter" and other plays is weU 
 known, and she was beloved as well as admired e\'er>'where.
 
 HERBERT KELCEY. 
 
 As leading man in Daniel Frohman's company Mr. Kelcey is well known and popular all over this country. He 
 was born in London. England, is of goM fainily and was intended for the afmy. But he suddenly made up his mind to 
 become an actor and first appeared in 1880 in the comedy of "Flirtation" at Brighton, England. After gaining e.xperience 
 in the provinces he was engaged for the leading part in "Youth" at Drury Lane Theatre, by Sir Augustus Harris, and 
 later played the leading part in "Lights o' London" under Wilson Barrett's management. In August 1882 Lester Wallack 
 brought him to this country to play in "Taken from Life." Ever since the fall of 1887 to the present time, he has re- 
 mained with Frohman's company.
 
 AGNES HUNTINGTON. 
 
 it was in tilt- iiLl Hnston Ueals that Miss A,tjnes Huntington first became prominent among the representatives of 
 comic opera, and in that favorite orgfanization she sang for several seasons during the days of the Gilbert and Sullivan 
 operas. From that company she went to England, and there she made a great success, the London papers giving 
 her highest praise for her work. After her triumphs there she came back to the United States in October, i8go, and at 
 the head of her own company produced and played the title role in "Paul Jones," an opera by Planquette, who composed 
 it especially for her Miss Huntington has since been widely popular and has been received with favor in all the principal 
 American cities in that and other characters.
 
 JOSEPHINE HALL. 
 
 Like many other famous ac'resses Miss Hall received her first training for the stajre in amateur theatricals. She is 
 a native of Greenwich, R. I,, and after her amateur experiences made her professional debut as Eulalie in "Evangeline," 
 at the Fourteenth Street Theatre. New York, under the management of E. E. Rice. She then hecame a member of Eben 
 Plympton's "Jack" Co., and after that joined Frohman's forces in which she has won popularity and reputation in the 
 roles of Evangeline in "All the Comforts of Home." Jennie Ruckthorne in "Shenandoah" and Katherine Ten Broeck Law- 
 rence in "Aristocracy." Miss Hall has made rapid advance in her art and her personal charms ana grace combined with 
 painstaking work have won her success.
 
 EDWIN BOOTH. 
 
 In the list of great American tragedians Edwin Booth is entitled to first place. Others have in certain characters 
 and at certain times shown equal genius, but Booth was equally great in Hamlet, in Richelieu, in Othello. lago. Shylock. 
 and, in fact, in all the great roles In which he played. He was a son of Junius Brutus Booth, an English tragedian whose 
 fame was made in America, and was horn in Harford County, Mar>Iand, November 13, 183}. He made his first appearance 
 as Tressel to his father's Richard III. when he was sixteen years old. and afterward had an eventful and struggling career 
 until he won fame by his abilities. His last appearances were in conjunction with Lawrence Barrett. He died June 7th. 
 1893, and his memory lives as the greatest actor America has produced.
 
 LAWRENCE BARRETT. 
 
 The name of Barrett will always be associated with that of Booth, because the last successes of the two were in artistic 
 association. Lawrence Barrett was born in Paterson. N. J., in iSj?, and made his first appearance as an actor at Burton's 
 old Chambers Street Theatre, New York, in 1S57- The next year he was leading man of the Boston Museum company 
 and then became a partner of John McCullough in the management of the Bush Street Theatre in San Francisco. After- 
 ward he starred season after season in old tragedies and new ones, Including besides the Shakespearean tragedies those 
 of "Francesca da Rimini." " Pendragon." " Yorick's Love" and others. Then he and Edwin Booth joined forces, alternat- 
 ing in leading roles until the death of Barrett, which occured on March 20, i8gi.
 
 MRS. LANGTRY. 
 
 Mrs. Langtry had become famous as a beauty in London society before she took to the stage, but even in her first 
 character, that of Hester Grazebrook in Tom Taylor's comedy "An Unequal Match," played at the Haymarket Theatre, 
 London, she proved that she had dramatic ability. Then she came to America and played in all the principal cities. She 
 improved in her art, too, and added to her repertoire Pauline in "The Lady of Lyons" and Rosalind in "As You Like 
 It. ' Other plays in which she appeared were "A Wife's Peril" adopted from Sardou's "Nos Intimes," "Esther Sandraz " 
 and "As in a Looking; Glass." She has been on several tours of the United States since her first one, but for the past 
 year or two has remained in England.
 
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 DE WOLF HOPPER. 
 
 A leading favorite in the low comedy roles of comic opera is De Wolf Hopper, whose greatest successes are his most 
 most recent ones nf Wang, the impecunious regent in " Wang." and Pedro in " Panjandrum." Mr. Hopper was born in New 
 York City in 1858 and made his first professional appearance in 1878 in "Our Boys." He later took a prominent place in Daniel 
 Frohman's Madison Square company, playing Pittacus Green in "Hazel Kirke" and other roles. Having studied vocal music 
 he joined Colonel John A. McCaull's company, and he has since continued 10 advance in public favor as a comic opera star, 
 and for the past five years has been at the head of his own company. During his professional career he has created twenty-six 
 characters, and he has been as successful as a manager as he is popular as an actor.
 
 EDNA WALLACE HOPPER. 
 
 Edna Wallace was born in San Francisco anJ educated at the Van Ness Seminary there. Her debut on the stage 
 was made with Roland Reed in the part of Mabel Douglass in "The Club Friend" at the Star Theatre, New York, August 
 17, 1891. After six weeks in this small part she was given the position of leading ingunue in the play of " Lend Me a 
 Wife." She then joined Charles Frohman's company, successively appearing as Lucy Norton in "Jane," Mrs, Patterby in 
 "Chums," Margery Knox in "Men and Women" and as Wilbur's Ann in "The Girl I Left Behind Me," the latter being 
 her favorite part. She was married in the summer of 1893 to De Wolf Hopper and for a time was seen in "Panjandrum," 
 but later returned to Frohman's company, with which she has since played.
 
 FREDERIC ROBINSON. 
 
 Born in London, and a scion of an ancient Enjjlish family. Frederic C. P. Robinson chose the stage as his profession, and- 
 beginning in the provinces worl<ed his way upward. He later played juvenile heroes such as Claude Melnotte, Ion, Romeo, etc. 
 at the Sadler's Well's Theatre under the famous Samuel Phelps. Afterward he was leading man in various London companies 
 until 1865. when he appeared at Wallack's Theatre, New York, as Sir Bernard Harleigh in " Dreams and Delusion." Later he 
 was leading man of the Globe Theatre in Boston, afterward with Mme. Janauschek. and then with Edwin Booth, with whom he 
 played leading supporting roles. Since i88i he has not appeared in tragedy, but has played Sir Anthony Absolute to Jefferson's 
 Bob Acres, and has also appeared in leading roles with A. M. Palmer's company, and enjoys a high professional reputation.
 
 MARIE BURROUGHS AS "OPHELIA." 
 
 One of the most notable theatrical events of the dramatic season of 1895-1894 was the appearance of E. S. Willard 
 in his Boston and New York Engagements as 'Hamlet." Opinions always differ as to the merits of any Hamlet since Booth, 
 but in this case the critics, while differing, conceded that the performance was artistic. Miss Marie Burroughs, who played as 
 Ophelia in these productions of the famous dramas, shared fully in the favorable comment of the press. The New York Tribune 
 said : "Miss Burroughs made a successful debut in Ophelia She created a favorable impression throughout, and in the difficult 
 mad scene was especially effective. Her success was really the most marked of the evening, and the applause which greeted 
 her splendid exit just before the drowning was genuine and prolonged." See biographical sketch of Miss Burroughs In Part I.
 
 BESSIE CLEVELAND. 
 
 Miss Cleveland was born in Buffalo. N. V'., where she spent her girlhood. She received her musical education at the 
 Cincinnati College of Music under the direction of Signor Garno. and began her professional career in i8S6 as a member of the 
 chorus in John A. McCaull's Opera Company. MibS Cte\'eland also played her first part in 1886, appearing as Stebel in "A 
 Trip to Africa," with J C. Duff's Opera Company at San Francisco. California. Her work since has been highly satisfactory 
 and she has met with pronounced success in her subsequent engagements with Vernona Jarbeau, Mr. John H. Russell, Mr. J. 
 M. Hill. Miss Cleveland Is at present under the management of Mr. Francis Wilson. Her favorite characters are Nanon in 
 "The City Directory," and Siebel in "A Trip to Africa."
 
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 KATHERINE CLEMMONS. 
 
 Mi^ Clemmons has been at the head of her own company e\er since she started out in the profession, her first 
 appearance being in San Francisco, Cal.. in the title role of • Gabrielle de Belle Isle." by Dumas. She received her first 
 professional training: under Howard M. Ticknor, and later had.the benefit of instruction at London under Walter Lacy. Her- 
 man Vezin and Emil Behnke. She played for several seasons in Eng^land as Juliet in 'Romeo and Juliet," Theodora in 
 "Theodora." Orita in "The White Lily," Julia in "The Hunchback." "Gabrielle de Belle Isle." and as Nina in "A Lady 
 of Venice," the last named play being her own property. After her success in England she returned to her own country, 
 and is now starring in "A Lady of Venice."
 
 SOL. SMITH RUSSELL. 
 
 This favorite and successful comedian was born in Brunswick. Mo., June 15, 1848. At the breaking out of the war 
 he followed the army as a drummer boy, but was not regularly enlisted, and he was left at Cairo, 111., where he engaged 
 in a theatre to sing songs, act small parts and beat the drum in the orchestra. Later he played in a traveling company 
 and in 1865 was second low comedian at DeBar's Theatre. St. Louis, and made his first appearance in New York In 1871. 
 In 1874 he joined Daly's company, with which he remained most of Ihe time, until he started out as a star in ■' Edge wood 
 Folks." to which he has since added great successes in " Felix McKusick," " Pa," " Bewitched," "A Poor Relation" and 
 other plays.
 
 ISABELLE IRVING. 
 
 A young actress of pleasing personality and recognized ability is Miss Isabelle Irving. She was born in Bridgeport. 
 Conn., where her girlhood days were passed. Her tirst appearance on the stage was made in January. 1887, with Rosina 
 Yokes' company as Gwendolin Hawkins in "The Schoolmistress." Although Miss Irving received no preliminary training, 
 she assumed the above character at twelve hours' notice, and fulfilled its requirements so acceptably that she was retained 
 for the season. In November. 1888, she joined Augustin Daly's company, and with it has thrice been abroad, playing in 
 London and Paris. Under Mr. Daly's direction she has appeared as Helen in "The Hunchback." Oberon in "Midsummer 
 Night's Dream." Audrey in "As You Like It." Maria in "School for Scandal." Susan in "A Night Off." Etc.
 
 FREDERICK WARDE. 
 
 Mr. Warde, who was born at Wardington, Oxfordshire, England, February 23, 1851, made his first appearance as an 
 actor at the Lyceum Theatre, Sunderland. England. September 4. 1867. as the Second Murderer in Macbeth. During that 
 season he played many roles in all kinds of plays from tragedy to pantomime, then went in successive seasons to the Theatre 
 Royal. Glasgow, the Amphitheatre at Leeds, and the Princes Theatre. Manchester. In 1S74 he came to this country and was 
 for three years leading man at Booth's Theatre, New York, under Jarrett and Palmer, then traveled in support of Edwin Booth 
 and later with John McCullough, and since September i. 1881, has been successfully starring in all the greater tragedies, with 
 an ability combining art and genius and showing sympathetic appreciation as well as close study.
 
 CORA TANNER. 
 
 Cora Tanner, who is now one of the best living representati\'es of emotional roles, began her stage career as a girl of 
 fourteen years as a member of J. H. McVicker's stock company in Chicago. Her careful work in the unpretentious parts as- 
 signed her attracted the approval of Charlotte Cushman. who gave her valuable advice. She cultivated her voice with such 
 success that she afterward created in America the soprano role of Princess Ida. in Gilbert and Sullivan's opera. Later she came 
 under the management of Col. Sinn, of Brooklyn. N. Y . under whom she has successfully starred for several seasons, her 
 leading play being ' Fascination," written e.xpressly to display her dramatic powers by Robert Buchanan, the English poet. 
 Miss Tanner is a devoted student of her art. and has earned her success by hard work.
 
 JAHES T. POWERS. 
 
 One of the best known farce -comedy stars is James T. Powers, whose latest success is "Walker, London." He was born 
 in New York City and made his first appearance as an actor at the Park Theatre, Boston, as Chip in "Dreams of Fun in a Pho- 
 tograph Gallery,'" with Willie Edouin. He then was with the V'okes family in England, afterward joining the Druhy Lane com- 
 pany and later going to the Empire Theatre. London He then joined Hoyt and Thomas, playing Rats in "A Tin Soldier," and 
 afterward went to the Casino. New York, playing leading comedy roles in "Erminie," "Nadjy'" "Madelon," "The Marquis." 
 "The Drum Major" and "The Yeoman of ihe Guard." For four years he has starred in "A Straight Tip," "A Mad Bargain" 
 and "Walker, London," ail of which have been popular successes.
 
 ANNIE SUTHERLAND. 
 
 Quite a number of capable actors and actresses of the present day made their way from the church choir to the stage via 
 "Pinafore." Among them is Annie Sutherland, born in Washington, D. C, but brought up in Chicago, where she became a 
 member of the Chicago Church Choir Pinafore Co. , and made her debut at Haverly 's (now the Columbia) Theatre. From thence 
 she went with Lydia Thompson, under Miles and Barton's management, then to E. E. Rice's company with Henry E. Dixey, was 
 later with Eben Plympion and Nat. C. Goodwin and then joined Mrs. Potter and Kyrle Bellew. Her professional experience has 
 covered all lines of work, and she is a hard working and thorough actress and a general favorite. In private life she is the 
 wife of Richard F. Carroll.
 
 OTIS SKINNER. 
 
 Mr. Skinner was born at Camhridfre. Mass.. his father being Rev. Charles E. Skinner of Somerville. Mass. After 
 gaining some local fame as an amateur reader and actor at Hartford, Conn., Mr. Skinner made his first professional appear- 
 ance at the Philadelphia Museum, in November, 1877, in the part of Jim, an old negro servant, in "Woodleigh." by Philip 
 Stoner. He then joined the Walnut Street Theatre Slock Company, and in 187Q made his New York debut at Niblo's in 
 "ICaralfy's Enchantment." The next year he was at Booth's Theatre; then went to the Boston Theatre, and then was for 
 three years with Lawrence Barrett, followed by fi\'e years with Augustin Daly in New York, London, Paris, Berlin and 
 elsewhere. Since 1892 he has been leading man with Mme. Modjeska.
 
 HELEN BERTRAH. 
 
 Luiu May Burt, born in Tuscola. 111., went to the College of Music in Cincinnati, when eighteen years of age, and there 
 studied vocai and instrumental music. Later she sang at Indianapolis, where her family was then living, as Yum Yum in the 
 "Mikado" and then in "Erminie." Shortly afterward she appeared in New York under the name of Helen Bertram as Josephine 
 in "Pinafore," then joined Emma Abbott's company at Troy, N. Y.. singing Selina in "Mignon' and afterward appearing in im- 
 portant parts with the company. She joined C D Hess in 1888, then was with the Conried Opera Co. for two years as prima 
 donna, and later took the same position with McCaull's company, and then went to the Casino, New York, where she became a 
 popular favorite, appearing in all of the operas in the extensive Casino repertoire.
 
 MISS DELLA FOX. 
 
 When she was a little girl Miss Fox, in her native city of St. Louis, played the Midshipmate In an amateur " Pinafore" 
 company. From that hour she was a stag^e-struck girl, and when she played a week, as a nine-year-old child, with James 
 O'Neill in "A Celebrated Case" her theatrical ambition was confirmed. After a few years at school her opportunity came 
 and she played child's parts with Marie Prescoti until she was offered an engagement with the Bennett & Moulton Opera 
 Co., then became soubrette with the Conreid Opera Compan\' which she left to join the De Wolf Hopper Company, where 
 she has made a great reputation in the part of Matayer in ''Wang" and later in "Panjandrum," gaining her recognition 
 as a leading opera comedienne, and one of the most popular favorites now on the boards.
 
 ANNA O'KEEFE. 
 
 A,.hou.h s.e has recemW lef, co.ic o.era ,o .o ^"^ ^^:^l"Z^ ■^:^Z^ 'Tou.h .he cvi, war, endin, 
 a,ic roles. She was born in New York Chv, '^"'^"■^"'"^.^^^^^'^^'''tf.e'his death Miss Anna who had previously 
 his service as Lieutenan.-Colonel of .he F.f.een.h New J"-; ^ °~%,^''^^^^^^ Cerise in - Erminie" a, ,he New York 
 been prominent as an a,na,e.r in com.c opera, -'"\Z ZZoi .he Gua d" and •'The Grand Duchess," Later she 
 Casino, and later plaved ;;N-j>;{-J -.^'r'pln.anlr wl^ Wo,, Hopper, and then as Irene in ••The Lady 
 was seen in ■•Castles in the Air, wang 
 or .he Tiger."
 
 IDA MULLE. 
 
 "Pinafore" was running: at the Boston Museum in May, 1S79; an adult company playing; at night with Marie Wainwright 
 as Josephine and a juvenile company played the same opera in the afternoons in which a little Boston school-girl, Ida Mulle. 
 was the heroine. Three years later she was playing Phyllis in "lolanthe" with E. E. Rice, later appearing as Cupid in "Orpheus 
 and Eurydice." then was a member of John Stetson's company, playing Yum Yum in "The Mikado." Later she joined John 
 Kreling of San Francisco, playing Serena in "Said Pasha" and Donna Juanita in "The Brigands." For the last four years she 
 has been a member of David Henderson's Chicago Company, playing leading roles in his popular extravaganzas "Cinderella," 
 "Sinbad," "AM Baba," etc. The above picture represents her in the character of Morgiana in "Ali Baba."
 
 JOSEPH JEFFERSON. 
 
 There is no greater actor or more popular American living than Joseph Jefferson. He is fourth in descent of a line 
 of famous comedians, and was horn in Philadelphia. February 20, iSag. He appeared on the stage as a child, but his first 
 regular appearance was in 1849 at Chanfrau's National Theatre in the farce of "Somebody Else." He afterward played in 
 Australia and England and made a tour of the United States as a star. He first appeared in "Rip Van Winkle" at the 
 Adelphi Theatre. London, in i860, and this has since been his best known part, although he is also famous as Boh Acres 
 in " The Rivals," Caleb Plummer in "Cricket on the Hearth," Dr. Pangloss and many other leading roles, e.\celling in all 
 he undertakes.
 
 WILLIAH J. FLORENCE. 
 
 The late William Jermyn Florence was more than a successful comedian— he was a born actor whose abilities could 
 cope with every phase of passion as well as humor. As Bardwell Slote in "The Mighty Dollar," as Captain Cuttle, Sir 
 Lucius O'Trigger, Zekiel Homespun and many other characters his humor was displayed, but he was also great as Bob 
 Brierly in "The Ticket-of-Leave Man" and Jules Obenreizer in "No Thoroughfare." He was born in Albany, New York, July 
 26, 1831, and died at Philadelphia, November 19. 1892. In 1853 he married Miss Malvina Pray, a danseuse of the Broad- 
 way Theatre, with whom he played as an Irish comedian to her Yankee girl in several successful seasons. Later they 
 changed their line, and Florence's last work was with Joseph Jefferson.
 
 riRS. W. J. FLORENCE. 
 
 It was as Malvina Pray, a danseuse. that Mrs. Flor;nce was first known to (he public. Her marriage to the great 
 comedian occurred January i. 1853. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams, the latter a sister of Mrs. Florence, had made a great 
 success in plays representing an Irish boy and Yankee girl. The Florences concluded to try the same line and made an 
 immense hit in " The Yankee Housekeeper" and followed up their success in this country by seasons in Canada and Eng- 
 land. They were aftenvard associated in many other plays, but it was in "The Mighty Dollar" that their greatest fame 
 was won, and in which Mrs. Florence as "the widow of the late General Gilflory " fully divided honors wilh her husband 
 who played Hon. Bardwell Slote. the politician.
 
 MRS. JOHN DREW. 
 
 Mrs. Drew, whose maiden name was Louisa Lane, was born at Liverpool, England, and began playing child's parts 
 on the stage there at seven years of age. Her mother, who was an actress, came to America and Louisa played children's 
 parts at Philadelphia, and grew up an accomplished actress. She was a widow for the second time when she married John 
 Drew, a famous comedian, in 1S50 In 185; he leased the Arch Street Theatre in Philadelphia, and after his death in 1862 
 she continued the management. She is specially famous in the great comedies, and her playing of Mrs. Malaprop in 
 "The Rivals" is generally regarded as the best ever presented, and was one of the notable features of the famous Jeffer- 
 son-Florence seasons.
 
 nnE. JANAUSHEK. 
 
 One of the greatest exponents of tragic art that has ever come to America from foreign shores is Mme. Fanny Jan- 
 aiishel<. She was born in Prague. Bohemia, in i8)o, and after many hardships gained a prominent place among the lead- 
 ing actors of her native country and Germany. Her first appearance on the American stage was in 1867, when she played 
 In the German tongue as Medea and in other roles. She afterward carefully studied English and from 1871 to her retire- 
 ment from the stage a short time ago played in English. Her chief roles were Deborah. Biancia. Mary Stuart and Qu^e" 
 Elizabeth, Medea. Meg Merrilies. Lady Dedlock, Lady Macbeth and Queen Katherine. in all of which she showed artistic 
 finish and force that have seldom been eaualed.
 
 WILLIAH MORRIS. 
 
 A popular actor whose capability has been proved in the best companies is William Morris, a native of Boston, who 
 entered the profession with the Boston Museum Stock Company in the season of 1875-1876. at the age of fourteen. His 
 work has since been in the companies of Augustin Daly. Mme Modjeska. and Daniel and Charles Frohman, and he also 
 has appeared at the head of his own company in successful tours of South America and the West Indies. Mr. Morris is 
 seen at his best in such characters as Don Cssar de Bazan. Orlando. Charles Surface and Benedick, of which he gives 
 a thoroughly artistic rendering. In October. i8qi. he married Miss Etta Hawkins, of Aurora, Illinois. None of Mr. Froh- 
 nan's excellent company of actors Is more popular with the public.
 
 JENNIE YEAHANS. 
 
 One of the most popular actresses of the day is Miss Jennie Yeamans, who has found, in her character of Jane, 
 the road to a high degree of public favor. Miss Eugenia Marguerite Yeamans was born in Sydney, New South Wales, 
 but went to New York City in her infancy. She entered the profession at five years old at the late Mrs. F. B. Conway's 
 Park Theatre. Brooklyn, and was the first child to sing character songs in costume. After going to school she was con- 
 secutively with C. L. Fox, Augustin Daly, J. M. Hill, E. E. Rice, Hoyt and Thomas, Evans and Hoey, and Rosenquist 
 and Arthur, before joining Charles Frohman's Company, and made a hit as June in "Blue Jeans," before appearing in her 
 latest success In "Jane."
 
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 ANNIE LEWIS. 
 
 A vivacious and charminjj actress who has earned popular favor as a star in soubrette roles is Miss Annie Lewis, whose 
 latest success has been in "The Dazzler." the last play produced by the late Kate Castleton. Miss Lewis is the daughter of a 
 prominent citizen of Washington, D. C, where she was bom. When she became stage-struck she entered the professional 
 ranks and soon made a hit in soubrette parts. She became a member of Hallen & Hart's company, and appeared in "Later On" 
 for several seasons, before she branched out as a star on her own account. She made a success in "A Nutmeg Match," in 
 which she played in all the principal cities, and then produced " The Dazzler" in which she has more than confirmed the excel- 
 lent reputation she had already won.
 
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 ISABELLE COE. 
 
 Among the shining; lights of farce comedy is Miss Isabelle Coe. who within a few years has made rapid progress in 
 public favor. Among the first of her great successes was the part of Mrs. Brooklyn Bridge in 'A Tin Soldier" and she 
 afterward played in Hoyt's "A Midnight Bell." Then she took the title role in "Niobe" under the management of Abbott 
 and Teal, in which she appeared with great success. More recently she has appeared in the leading role of Hoyt's new 
 farce-comedy "A Milk-White Flag ' She is the wife of Frank McKee. who has recently become a partner of Charles H. 
 Hoyt in the management of his several companies. Miss Coe has few equals as a creator of mirth, and is widely popu- 
 lar in all parts of the country.
 
 NAT. C. GOODWIN. 
 
 An American comedian who is a finished artist and a general favorite is Nat. C. Goodwin. He was born in Boston. 
 In 1857. and as ho desired a dramatic career his parents placed him under the instruction of Wyzeman Marshall, then 
 manager of the Boston Theatre. In 1876 he went to New York and played in " Law in New York."' creating instant suc- 
 cess by his clever imitations. Then at Haverly's — now the Eagle — theatre in New York he played Captain Crosstree in 
 the burlesque of " Clack-Eyed Susan " for 1150 nights, then starred in Rice's " Evangeline " company, and later starred in 
 "Hobbies." "The Member for Slocum." "The Black Flag" and other plays. One of his latest successes has been in the 
 play "In Mizoora."
 
 HARIE JANSEN. 
 
 Miss Marie Jansen is a Bostonlan by birth, and made her debut at the Park Theatre in her native city, September 
 13, 1881, as one of the " summer girls " in the musical comedy of " Lawn Tennis." She soon became one of the brightest stars 
 In the galaxy that shone in the comic opera productions of D'Oyiey Carte and John A. McCaulI, appearing as prima donna in 
 "Olivette." "lolanthe." "The Princess of Trebizonde," "Prince Methusalem " and "The Beggar Student." Then Charles 
 Wyndham induced her to go to London to create the title role of " Featherbrain " at the Criterion Theatre, and after a season 
 there she returned to comic opera successes in " Erminie " and " Nadj>' " at the New York Casino, then becoming prima donna 
 with Francis Wilson's company until recently she left comic opera to star in the comedy "Delmonico's At Six."
 
 NELSON WHEATCROFT. 
 
 Mr. Wheatcroft is a native of London, and made liis first apr^arance as an actor in 1875. at Swansea, South Wales. 
 Later he went to Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, and supported Miss Bateman in "Leah," "Mary Warner" and some 
 Shakespearean revivals. Then after more e.\perience in the provinces he became leading man of the first English company 
 that ever went up the River Plate. In 1885 he went to the Park Theatre, New York, and played in " Her Sacrifice " and 
 then went on the road in a company playing " Separation." After other engagements he joined the New York Lyceum 
 Company, making notable success as Martin Culver in "The Wife" and Dick Van Buren in "The Charity Ball." He is 
 now leading man for Charles Frohman's new Empire Theatre Company.
 
 ANNIE RUSSELL. 
 
 No actress of recent years made more rapid progress in the affections of American playgoers than Annie Russell and 
 the Ill-health that compelled her to retire from the stage two years ago arrested a triumphant career. Born in Liverpool, 
 England, she made her first appearance on the stage at Montreal at the age of eleven. She was afterward seen at New 
 York in a juvenile "Pinafore" company and then went to South America and the West Indies, appearing in a most varied 
 repertory. After she joined the Madison Square Theatre Company she became famous in "Esmeralda," taking the title role, 
 later appearing as Ada in "Sealed Instructions," Maggie in "Engaged," Sylvia in "Our Society," Lady Savlr in "Broken 
 Hearts," Mabel in "Captain Swift," and as Elaine, the latter, perhaps, her most notable success.
 
 AHELIA GLOVER. 
 
 There is no more popular danseuse appearing^ before the American public than Amelia Glover. In private life she 
 Is Mrs. John H. Russell, and she is now a leading attraction in her husband's company. She has a perfect knowledge 
 of her art, and the most difticult of poses and steps are accomplished by her with ease and grace, and free from the ap- 
 pearance of effort that so mars the performances of many other professional dancers. She never encroaches on good 
 taste, and this is one reason why her popularity is so general. Full of life and dash, most attractive in form and feature, 
 she combines all the qualifications that make the best ideal in terpsichorean art, and to her graceful accomplishments, as 
 much as to any other factor the popularity of "Russell's Comedians" as an organization is due.
 
 JULIA ARTHUR. 
 
 Miss Arthur, who has become widely popular during the past four years, is a native of Hamilton, Ontario. At the 
 age of fifteen she made her first professional engagement with Daniel E. Bandmann, the German tragedian. She played minor 
 parts at first, but her progress was rapid and the second season Mr. Bandmann assigned her leading roles, such as Por- 
 tia. Juliet, Desdemona and Ophelia. After that she went to Germany and England to study her art, and then returned to 
 this country, and has since been identified with the modern drama. For the past two years she has been with A. M. 
 Palmer's stock company, and has won high reputation as Lady Windermere in Oscar Wilde's play, " Lady Windermere's 
 Fan," and in the leading role of T, Henry French's production of "The Prodigal Daughter."
 
 LOUIS F. HASSEN. 
 
 An actor who has won a prominent position is Louis F. Massen, a native of Paris, France, but whose professional career 
 began at Booth's Theatre, New York, as Paris in "Romeo and Juliet." supponing the great Adelaide Neilson. Later, at the 
 Fifth Avenue Theatre he supported Jefferson. Mary Anderson, Edwin Booth and Mme. Modjeska, then joined A. M. Palmer's 
 Company and later was with E. S. Willard. Among his notable characters have been Ralph in "Saints and Sinners." Prince 
 Florian in " Broken Hearts," Bruel in " La Martyr," Louis Perceval in "Jim the Penman," Sir Tove in "Elaine," Laertes in 
 "Hamlet." Cassio in "Othello," Julian Chandler in "The Middleman," Lord Normantown in "A Fool's Paradise," Col. Booker 
 in "John Needham's Double" and Jefferson Stockton in "Aristocracy."
 
 MISS HAUDE ADAHS. 
 
 Miss Maude Adams was horn in Salt Lake CiW in November, 1872. Her father's name was Kisl<adden. and her 
 mother, whose stage name was Mrs. Adams, and who was descenaed from the celebrated Adams family of Massachusetts, 
 was leading woman of a stock company at the principal theatre at Salt Lake City. Maude appeared in several child's parts 
 In the west, went to school, and at sixteen joined the Lyceum Company, of New York, taking the part of a New England 
 school girl in "A Midnight Bell." She aftenvard joined Charles Frohmann's company, and created an excellent impression 
 in ingenue parts, finally scoring a great success as the heroine Suzanne in " The Masked Ball." since which she has 
 been prominent in other leading roles ; and is now leading lady supporting John Drew.
 
 HAY IRWIN. 
 
 This popular comedienne is of Canadian birth, having first seen the light at Whitby. Ontario. She made her first 
 appearance on the stage at Buffalo, in February, 1876, at the Adelphi Theatre, under the management of Daniel Shelby. 
 In 1877 she and her sister Flora joined Tony Pastor's company, and they did short sketches and sang duets together until 
 1883, when May Irwin joined Augustin Daly's company. She remained with that company four years, creating the part of 
 Susan in "A Night Off," Betsy in "Nancy & Co." and a number of others. Afterward she was with Charles Frohman 
 and is now in Rich and Harris' company. She is a general favorite, bright, vivacious and a hard worker, who has won 
 her own way.
 
 QUS. WILLIAMS. 
 
 As a delineator of " Dutch" comedy no actor is better known than Gus. Williams. He was born in New York City. 
 July 19. 1848. and on August 12, 1862, enlisted in Company F. 84th Indiana Volunteer Intantry, serving until the close of 
 the war. He then joined the J. B. Ashton Dramatic Troupe at Huntsville. Ala., his first part being Carney in " The 
 Pirate's Legacy." He was with Tony Pastor from 1868 to 1878. as Dutch comedian and vocalist, writing and singing "Kei- 
 ser Do You Want to Buy a Dog," "Dot Leetle German Band" and other popular songs. In August. 1879, he began to 
 star as J. Adolph Dinkel in "Our German Senator," which he has followed with other German comedy parts, now playing 
 Professor Krantz in "April Fool."
 
 CORINNE. 
 
 One of the most popular and successful young; actresses of the country is undoubtedly Corinne, daughter of Mrs. Jennie 
 Kimball, who has personally managed her through her successful career. Corinne has been on the stage since childhood, her 
 first character being Buttercup in "Pinafore," played in a juvenile company at the Boston Museum. She was aftenvard in a 
 juvenile "Cinderella" company, playing the title role, and year after year she added new successes, among her latest being in 
 the operatic extravaganzas of "Arcadia," "Monte Christo, Jr." and "Hendrik Hudson." At H. R. Jacobs' many theatres 
 throughout ttie country, Corinne is, of all the stars that appear in them, the prime favorite. Her beauty and vivacity are most 
 valuable aids to her art, which is thoroughly trained, and her success as a drawing attraction increases each season.
 
 HARY ANDERSON. 
 
 Althoufjh since she became Mrs. Navarro about two years ago, Mary Anderson has not been seen on the stage, she 
 still holds a strong place in the favor of the American public. She was born in San Francisco, but brought up at Louis- 
 ville, Ky.. and after having lessons from the best instructors made her debut at McAuley's Theatre, in that city, as Juliet. 
 For several years she was seen all over this country in the leading roles of Shakespeare and the other great dramatists, 
 and then went to the Lyceum Theatre, London, making fame for herself as Parthenia. Pauline, Galatea and Juliet, and in 
 other roles, revisiting the United States in i88g. She had reached a position of recognized leadership when she married and 
 retired from stage life.
 
 STUART ROBSON. 
 
 Unless it be Joseph Jefferson, no American comedian fiolds higher favor with the public than Stuart Robson. He is 
 a Marylander by birth and made his first appearance on the stage at the Baltimore Museum on January 5, 1B52. His first 
 great success came in about 1870 as Captain Crossfree in the burlesque of "BiaclK-Eyed Susan" at Boston, and afterward 
 at New Yori<, Later he and W. H Crane, having made great success in "Our Boarding House." organized reviv- 
 als of "The Comedy of Errors" and "Merry Wives of Windsor," and finally produced " The Henrietta." the most pheno- 
 minally successful play of modern times. Separating from Mr. Crane in 1880. Mr. Robson has since successfully revived "The 
 Comedy of Errors" and "She Stoops to Conquer." playing Dromio of Syracuse and Tony Lumpkin.
 
 HAY WALDRON ROBSON. 
 
 It was b\- the much used road of amateur performances of "Pinafore ' that May Waldron found her way to the pro- 
 fessional stage. She was horn and educated at Hamilton, Ontario, from whence her parents removed to Chicago. There 
 she, joined the choir of St. Paul's Church, acquired the "Pinafore" habit with its resulting ambition for stage life, then joined 
 Augustin Da!\-"s stock company, from which she went to Robson and Crane. She appeared in the " Comedy of Errors," 
 then made a success in "Merry Wives" and later took the part of the widow in "The Henrietta." She became Mrs. Stuart 
 Robson at New York about two years ago and now plays FCate Hardcastle to her husband's Tony Lumpkin in "She Stoops 
 to Conquer," as well as her other parts befo-e named.
 
 WILLIAM H. CRANE. 
 
 One of the greatest comedians of our ag;e is William Henry Crane, native of Leicester. Mass. He made his professional 
 debut at Utica. N. Y., July i j. i86j, as the Notary in "The Daughter of the Regiment," under the management of Mrs. Harriet 
 Holman He remained with that company almost continuously for eight years, and was then for four years with the Oates Opera 
 Co. He became leading comedian of Hooley's Slock Company, Chicago, and in 1876 he and Stuart Robson appeared at the 
 Park Theatre, New York, in "Our Boarding House." Then followed the famous Robson-Crane partnership with numerous 
 successes ending in "The Henrietta." They parted in September, i88q, since which Mr. Crpne, as an individual star, has 
 produced "On Probation," "The Senator." "For Money " "The Ameriijrti Minister" and ''Brother John."
 
 HARIE PRESCOTT. 
 
 Amonj; the prominent people of the stage recently removed by death is Marie Prescott, an actress who mad:^ an ex- 
 cellent reputation for histrionic ability. She was born near Paris. Ky.. in 1S53, and after engaging as a governess for a year 
 decided to become an actress, and in 1876 made her debut at the Grand Opera House, Cincinnati, as Lady Macbeth to Frank 
 Roche's Macbeth, and during the same season played Lady Teazle, Lady Guy Spanker and Meg Merriles. A season in Brook- 
 lyn followed, after which she became leading lady for John McCullough and later was with the elder Salvini. After iS3; she 
 starred in many plays and in 1886 began starring jointly with R. D. MacLean, whom she aftenvard married, in " The Gladiator," 
 "Cleopatra" and other plays. She died August 28, 1893.
 
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 LEWIS nORRISON. 
 
 Corn in Jamaica. West Indies. fortN-ei^ht sears ago, Lewis Morrison had scarcely attained his majority, when he 
 became an officer in the United States Army, In which he served for three years and six months, and was one of the for- 
 lorn hope at Port Hudson. In 1S67 he entered the dramatic profession as walking; jjentleman at The Varieties Theatre, 
 New Orleans. La., under Lawrence Barrett's management, first appearing as Capt. Amersfort in "Loan of a Lover." He 
 made rapid progress in his art and afterward appeared as lago with Tomasso Salvini. Edwin Forrest. Edwin Booth and 
 Charlotte Cushman and in other great roles, before starring on his own account. One of his leading characters ls that 
 C- Menhiito in Goethe's "Faust" under his own management, now in its seventh year.
 
 MINNIE MADDEN. 
 
 The father of Minnie Madden, whose name was Davey. was a noted theatrical manager, and Minnie was born at 
 New Orleans, La., during a tour of the company. She grew up in the theatre and at the age of three years appeared 
 at Little Rock. Ark., as the Duke of York in ■' Richard III," At twelve she was playing alternately leading roles and old 
 women, and at fifteen she became a star, and her manager placed her in several melodramas which were successfully pre- 
 sented through the country She retired from the stage suddenly, but it was to devote herself to preparation for a higher 
 class of work She married Harrison Grey Fiske, the playwright, in whose "Hester Crewe" she has made her return to 
 the stage after four years' retirement.
 
 FRANCIS WILSON. 
 
 The first professional appearance of Ihis now famous comedian was in a minstrel company. Althougn successful he 
 was so anxious to join the legitimate profession that in 1878 he left a salary of $100 per week to accept one of $15 at the 
 Chestnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, his first part being in "London Assurance." He soon gained prominence in comedy 
 roles and next season played M'liss with Annie Pixley. Then he went hack to Philadelphia, played Sam. Gerridge in 
 "Caste" and Sergeant Jone's-in "Ours." He started out in comic opera as Sir Joseph Porter in "Pinafore." became lead- 
 ing comedian of McCaull's' company .and then of the Casino. New York, and then organijed his own company, making 
 great successes in "The Oolah," "The Merry Monarch" and "The Lion Tamer."
 
 KATE CLAXTON. 
 
 Miss Claxton, whose family name was Cone, is a Virginian by birth. With the exception of a few weeks traveling, her 
 first professional appearance was in Augustin Daly's company at the old Fifth Avenue Theatre New York. She later played 
 leading comedy parts at the Union Square Theatre under A. M. Palmer, and in 1872 created the famous Louise in "The Two 
 Orphans," her first emotional part, She starred in that play under Mr. Palmer- .nanag'ement but purchased the play in 1877. 
 The following year she married Charles A Stevenson, and the couple have since traveled with '" The Twn Orphans," *' Sea of 
 Ice," "Double Marriage, ' "Cruel London." "Pauvrette" and other plays adapted to Miss Claxton s great abilities as an emo- 
 tional actress. It is. however, as Louse that she is most widel>' known.
 
 WILTON LACKAYE. 
 
 Mr. Lackaye is a notable actor who enjoys the dislinction of having played more orijjmai parts in New York in the last 
 five years than any other actor now on the stage. He is a native of Loudoun County. Virginia, was originally designed 
 for the priesthood and educated with that view at Ottawa College, Canada, and Georgetown University. Doubting his vo- 
 cation for the ministry he studied law for a year, hut in 1883 went on the stage wrth 1 awrence Barrett in his production of 
 "Francesca da Rimini," at the Star Theatre, New York. He has since been with many companies, his more notable roles 
 being Prince Saviani in "Jocelyn," Don Stephano in "Featherbrain," Jefferson Stockton in "Aristocracy" De Noirvllle in 
 'Roger Le Honte" and Solomon Strong in ''The Idler"
 
 LULU GLASER. 
 
 Among the newer stars thai have appeared in the theatrical tirmament none shine with more pleasant brilliancy than Miss 
 Lulu Glaser. who is now the leading comedienne of the Francis Wilson Opera Company. Miss Glaser is a Pittsburgh girl, who 
 from early childhood showed a liking for music, and who. being blessed with a good voice, was made a member of the Francis 
 Wilson Company two seasons ago. She was understudy for Miss Marie Jansen. and when this lady fell ill she took her place, 
 making a decided hit in the roles which had been Jansen's and especially as Javotte in "Erminie." Since then she has kept the 
 position in the Wilson company, and has become a great favorite, combining the art that comes from hard study and natural 
 ability, with special attractions of face, grace and form.
 
 riAUD HARRISON. 
 
 The leading lady of the Daniel Frohman Lyceum Comedy Company has been a rublic favorite for several years, her first 
 Important work having been done with the Union Square Theatre Company, under the management of A. M. Palmer, whose 
 famous productions of "The Banker's Daughter," "The Two Orphans," "Led Astray," and other noted plays made it the strong- 
 est American stock company of its day. Afterward, with the same manager, she was a member of the stock company of Palmer's 
 Theatre, New 'York, which she left to join Daniel Frohman's forces. Equally artistic in emotional and comedy roles, she has re- 
 cently been seen in "The Guardsman," "Americans Abroad" and the other plays of the Lyceum Comedy Company's repertoire, 
 her work in these adding to the high favor with which she is regarded.
 
 niNNA K. GALE. 
 
 Miss Gale was born in New Jerse> . but her father dyinfj she went with her mother to Germany and was placed in a 
 school at Frankfort. Returning to this country, she finished her studies in New York. She took to private theatricals and 
 determining to adopt the stage as a vocation sought a professional engagement, which, in 1885. she procured in the com- 
 pany of the late Lawrence Barrett. She made such rapid progress that when Marie Wainwright. the leading lady, left the 
 company. Miss Gale was selected to take her place, and she was retained as leading lady when Booth and Barrett joined 
 forces. After the death of Mr. Barrett she decided to star, and has since made an excellent reputation in the leading roles 
 of tragedy, notably in "Ophelia."
 
 WILLIAM J. LEflOYNE. 
 
 A veteran actor, whose art has contributed most effectively to the fame of many of the greatest of American theatri- 
 cal companies is Mr. William J. LeMoyne, for the past five seasons with Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Company. He was 
 born in Boston in 1831, made his first professional appearance at Portland. Me.. May 10. 1852, as First Officer in "The 
 Lady of Lyons" and played with G, F. Marchant, E. L. Davenport and others, until the breaking out of the war. He aided 
 in recruiting Company B, Twenty-eighth Massachusetts Volunteers, was lieutenant and afterward captain, commanding his 
 company In several battles until, being wounded at South Mountain, he was incapacitated and honorably discharged. He 
 returned to the stage and has shown great artistic ability in depicting old men's pars.
 
 GRACE GOLDEN. 
 
 Miss Golden, who is now playing the part of Donna Inez in "Panjandrum with the De Wolf Hopper company, is a 
 native of New Harmony, Posey Count>-, Indiana. She studied at the College of Music, Cincinnati, and afterward, in New 
 York, under Madame Maretzek and Madame Fursch-Madi. She appeared in Abbey's Italian Opera Company at the Metro- 
 politan Opera House in small parts while studying, preparatory to a regular appearance, and she made her debut in comic 
 opera December 8, 1889, as Cerise in " Erminie" at the New York Casino She played many understudies at very short 
 notice, won her way by hard work that brought improvement in her art, and has well earned the success and popularity 
 she now enjoys.
 
 KATHRYN KIDDER. 
 
 Althoug^h she was born in Newark, New Jersey, it was in the classic and academic village of Evanston, a suburb of 
 Chicago, that Miss Kathryn Kidder lived from early childhood until she went to New York to receive training in dramatic 
 art. So thorough was the instruction and so complete her capacity to profit by it that she successfully made her debut in 1885 
 at Chicago, as leading lady in Frank Mayo's company, the part being that of Lucy Fairweather in "The Streets of New 
 York." She afterward became noted as the original "Dearest" in "Little Lord Fauntleroy." and has played leading roles 
 in William Gillett's "Held By the Enemy" and with Joseph Haworth in "The Leavenworth Case" and in many other not- 
 able modern dramas.
 
 SYDNEY ARHSTRONG. 
 
 Miss Armstrong was born at Memphis. Tena . her father. Mr A. Wells, being a prominent merchant. When she was 
 an infant the family moved to New Yorl< and later went west, and it was with a small company traveling through Illinois, 
 that Miss Wells, as Sydney Armstrong, made her professional debut. Later she secured a position in the stock company of 
 the Front Street Theatre. Baltimore, and was afterward engaged to play Arte O'Neil in "The Shaughraun" by Dion Boucicault. 
 Next came the dual part in "Hoodman Blind." and after that the leading female roles in "The Still Alarm" and " The Burglar.' 
 In the summer of i8qo she ipined Charles Frohroan's stock company, in which she is now leading lady, her latest success being 
 
 •The Girl I Left Behind 
 
 joined 
 Me."
 
 CHARLES S. DICKSON. 
 
 Mr, Dickson has traveled the entire theatrical road from supernumary to star. He began in the former capacity in 
 Kiralfy's "Around the World in Eighty Days," then was utijity man in the Brool<lyn Theatre the year before it was destroyed 
 by fire, later walking gentleman at the Brooklyn Park Theatre until stock companies went out of existence, then with diff- 
 erent traveling companies, developing into a popular light comedian and creating numerous original parts, including Jack 
 Dexter in " The Wife." at the Lyceum Theatre. New York, Sam Freeborn in " Power of the Press." Lord Northwick in 
 "The Merchant." Sir Elliot Sparkins in "Husbands and Wives." and numerous others. He is now starring in "A Member 
 of the Bar," "Incoj." and other plays.
 
 FLORA WALSH HOYT. 
 
 One of the greatest losses to the stage during iSq; was experienced in the death of Flora Walsh Ho\l. wife of 
 Charles H. Hoyt, dramatic author and manager. She came of a theatrical family, her mother, Mrs. Alice Walsh, being a 
 well known character actress. Flora Walsh was horn in San Francisco, July 25. 1870, and began her theatrical career as 
 Josephine in a juvenile "Pinafore" company, at twelve years of age. She was afterward engaged as soubrette with Charlie 
 Reed's "Muldoon's Picnic" company, and later joined Hoyt and Thomas in "A Rag Baby." Later she appeared in Hoyt's 
 other plays and married the author in July, 18S7. The last character she created was that of Bossy Brander in "A Texas 
 Steer," in which, too, her greatest success was made.
 
 LOIE FULLER. 
 
 Born on a farm near Chicago it was in that city, at the Academy of Music, playing children's parts in a stock com- 
 pany that Loie Fuller began a career that was destined to make her the "rage" of Paris. She began her career in the 
 legitimaie drama and appeared in old and new comedies, melodramas and comic operas until she concluded that farce-comedy 
 gave her the best chance for success. Then she invented the "serpentine" dance and made herself famous, and after 
 much success at home went abroad, dancing at Berlin, Hamburg and Paris. She is now in the latter CTty. where in the 
 new and sensational dances she has created she has become the chief attraction of the Folies Begere. at a salary of iS.ooo 
 francs a month.
 
 HENRY IRVING. 
 
 Henry Irving made his stage debut at Sunderland, England, in September, 1856, as the Duke of Orleans in "Richelieu." 
 The next year he joined the company at the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, where he played in many and varied parts with 
 many of the greatest actors. He continued in the provinces until 1866, when he went to London, appearing at the St. James 
 Theatre as Doricourt in 'The Belle's Stratagem." His first great success was at the \audeville Theatre as Digby Grand 
 in "The Two Roses." but he reached the pinnacle of fame when on November 20, 1871- he appeared at the Lyceum as 
 Mathias in "The Bells." Since then he has been recognized both in England and America as one of the world's greatest 
 actors in all of the leading tragic roles, and especially in those of Shakespeare.
 
 ELLEN TERRY. 
 
 Miss Terry, now recognized as one of the g:reatest actresses in tiie world, comes of a faTniI\' of actors. She was 
 born at Coventry, Ens>land. in 184S. was seen on the sla^e in pantomime when but four \ears old. and made her actual debut at 
 eight with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kean as Mamilus in "The Winter's Tale." After riaying juvenile characters she made a suc- 
 cess in ingenue parts, notably Gertrude in "The Little Treasure," and made rapid progress until when she created the part of 
 the heroine in W G. Will's play "Olivia' ; it made her famous. In 1878 she joined the Lyceum company, and becoming asso- 
 ciated with Henry Irving has pLaved the heroine to his principal roles, and shares with him a fame that is world wide. She is a 
 special favorite with American audiences.
 
 WILLIAM TERRISS. 
 
 William Terriss, although his introduction to American playgoers was as a supporter of the great Henry Irving, has 
 in himself merits that not even the greater ones of his principal could obscure, and he has won for himself a generous 
 meed of favor in this country. In London, where he was born in 1849, he has long been popular. He was educated at 
 Windermere and at Jesus College, Oxford, was for a time in the Royal Navy, but entered the dramatic profession in i86g, 
 at Birmingham, later becoming a member of the Bancroft's Prince of Wales Theatre Company in London. From thence he 
 went to the Drury Lane Theatre and he was identified with melodrama until 1878, since which he has been associated with 
 the higher forms of comedy.
 
 OWEN FAWCETT. 
 
 Although of English birth, having been born in London in i8j8, Owen Fawcett is an American actor, his first appear- 
 ance on the stage having been in this county in 1853. He soon became a popular representative of the best school of 
 comedy, and was a member of several of the best companies in the eastern states in the old stock company days, support- 
 ing, in leading comedy roles, many of the most noted actors. For several seasons past he has been one of the leadin;:;; 
 members of Frohman's New York Lyceum Theatre company, and has created many of the most important character roles 
 in the modern dramas presented by that excellent organization. He is a prominent favorite with the public in all the great 
 ■Cities of the countr>'.
 
 ADA REMAN. 
 
 No American comedienne has wider fame and favor than Ada Rehan. She was born in Limerick. Ireland. April 23. i860, 
 and when she was five years old, came to this country Her first appearance was as a substitute for an actress disabled 
 by illness in "Across the Continent' of which her brother-in-law. Oliver Byron, was the star. A \ear later she made her 
 regular debut, and she was soon playing Ophelia. Desdemona and other Shakespearean heroines with such stars as Edwin 
 Booth, John McCullough and Lawrence Barrett. She became leading lady of Augustin Daly's Company in 1878, and has 
 since been the brig^ht, particular star of that famous organization in its successes in England as well as in this country', 
 appearing in many ^reat comedy roles.
 
 PAUL ARTHUR. 
 
 Among the successful plays of recent introduction is "The Nominee." in which Paul Arthur and Robert Hilliard have 
 been jointly starring. Mr. Arthur is a comedian of ability and had been connected with several companies, doing capable 
 work before he made his conspicuous success by his excellent work as Brooklyn Bridge in Charles H. Hoyt's farce-comedy 
 "A Tin Soldier." He was then for several seasons under Frohman's management as leading comedian, in which he added 
 to his reputation, creating a number of part.s and remaining with that company until he started out in "The Nominee." 
 for the seasons of 1895-94, which has been presented in all of the leading cities of the country, 
 and Arthur have added a new play. "The Sleep Walker." which gives promise of success. 
 
 To this Messrs. Hilliard
 
 SADIE MARTINOT. 
 
 Few actresses have won favor in so wide a range of work as Sadie Martinot. Beginning her stage career in the 
 chorus in "Cupid" at the Eagle Theatre. New Yorl<. she afterward became a member of the Boston Museum Stocl< Com- 
 pany, then played in comic opera in London, afterward tool< leading roles in Irish drama with Dion Boucicault ; later created 
 "Nadjy" in Chassaigne's opera of that name at the New York Casino, and then went to Amberg s Theatre to play Bettina 
 in the "Mascot" in German. In 1892. at the Garden Theatre, New York, she created the title role in "Madame de Pompa- 
 dour"; then played Dora in "Diplomacy" with the Coghlans, and is now engaged to play Camille. Frou-Frou and other 
 emotional roles at the Grand Opera House. Boston.
 
 HILTON NOBLES. 
 
 There are few plays of a sensational character that have so long stood the test of public approval as " The Phcenix." Its 
 author and star is Milton Nobles, who, after having gained more experience than fame as a newspaper writer, took to the 
 stage. He traveled with several companies in the west until he wrote and produced "The Phcenix." which won instant 
 success. He played the dual roles of Carroll Graves and Jim Bludsoe in that drama for years before producing his other 
 plays. *'Love and Law," "From Sire to Son" and "For Revenue Only." but more recently has returned to "The Phoenix," 
 which seems to have lost none of its old-time popularity, and in which Mr. Nobles and his wife, DoIIie Nobles, are known 
 throughout the country.
 
 DOLLIE NOBLES. 
 
 The wife of Milton Nobles, playwright and star actor, is a daughter of a Cincinnati merchant. She launched info 
 stage life and matrimony at about the same time ; at least it was as Dollie Nobles and in the character of the flower girl 
 in "The Phcenix" that she first became prominently known to the American public. Almost her whole professional career 
 has been in connection with that and other plays as the leading lady of her tiusband's company, although for one season 
 she supported Charles Dickson in ■• Incog." Of late, however, she has returned to "The Phcenix," and her work in the 
 character of the flower girl is one of the principal features in keeping up the interest in that play, and she is equally effect- 
 ive in the other dramas that make up the Milton Nobles repeitoire.
 
 BLANCHE WALSH. 
 
 In a comparatively short professional career Miss Blanche Walsh has maJe rapid progress in her art and in pubhc favor, 
 one of her most recent successes being as Diana Stockton, the principal female rote in Bronson Howard's "Aristocracy." She 
 was born in New York, January 4. 1873, and after a course in the Lyceum School of Acting in New York, became a member of 
 Marie Wainwright's company, making her debut as Olivia in "Twelfth Night," at Chicago, in September, 1889. She remained 
 with that company until 1892, since which time she has been in Charles Frohman's company. Since her debut she has played 
 Queen Elizabeth in " Amy Robsart." Florence Marygold in " My Uncle's Will," Zamora in " The Honeymoon," Grace Harka- 
 way in "London Assurance" and Madeline in "Frederick Lemaitre."
 
 PATTI ROSA. 
 
 One oOhe best known and most popular of the soubrette stars is Patti Rosa, who has been playing at the head of 
 her own company for about eight years. Before that she had shown the promise that Ww.s in her by her work in other 
 companies. When she first appeared as a star it was In "Zip" and other plays that had beer, made famous by Lotta, and 
 after making a success of these roles, which she played for several years, she added " Doliy Varden." "Dixie" and other 
 plays. Miss Rosa is full of vivacity and mirth, and in soubrette roles is a favorite in all parts of the country, her com- 
 pany meeting with marked success. The fact that she has succeeded in characters where the public had become accus- 
 tomed to Lotta, sufficiently indicates her abilit>'.
 
 FREDERICK PAULDING. 
 
 Mr. Paulding enjoys the distinction of having been born at West Point Cadet Barracl<s. His father, Lieut. Dodge, 
 was instructor in tactics there, and his >oung wife, who had been a Miss Paulding, was with him. When Frederick Pauld- 
 ing decided to become an actor he found the stage doors barred against him. His mother. Mrs. Dodge, leased for hii.i 
 the old Lyceum Theatre, and supported by a first - class company, he made his debut February 17. 1879. as Bertuccio in 
 ■' The Fool's Revenge," later producing " Hamlet" and the " Lady of Lyons." For two years he was successful in these 
 and other parts when he fell ill. and remained an invalid until 1884. He was leading man with Margaret Mather for si.\ 
 years and has recently been leading surport for Thomas W. Keene.
 
 CARRIE TURNER. 
 
 An excellent actress, who has created many important roles in favorite modern dramas is Miss Carrie Turner, favor- 
 ably known to American playgoers, and especially to those of New York and Boston, where she was for several years 
 leading lady in prominent companies. She was the original of "Niobe" in the play of that name, and also created the part 
 of Mrs. Eastlake Chapel, in "The Crust of Society." She was the leading lady of the Boston Theatre Stock Company for 
 some time before starting out as a star in " The Edge of Society," for the season of 18Q3-94. Miss Turner has earned 
 her way to public favor b>' hard work and careful stud\'. and is thoroughly artistic in all she does, showing great versa- 
 lilitv as well as ability.
 
 LOUIS JAHES. 
 
 Mr. James has long been known as an able and popular actor. He was born at Fremont, 111., in 1842. and in 1863 
 began his stage career as a member of McAuley's stock company at Louisville, from which he went to Mrs. John Drew's com- 
 pany at the Arch Street Theatre. Philadelphia. In 1871 he became leading man at Augustin Daly's Fifth Avenue Theatre, 
 New York, and was later in McVicker's company at Chicago and Maguire's in San Francisco. Later he was leading man 
 for Lawrence Barrett for five years, and in 1879 married Miss Marie Wainwright. leading lady of that company. He and 
 his wife starred from 1886 to i88g in tragedy, but they have since played separately. Mr. James gave up his starring 
 tour to appear in "The Soudan." and recently has starred jointly with Frederick Warde in Shakespearean plays.
 
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 JANE STUART. 
 
 Some of the best lights of the theatrical profession twinkle in obscurity for years, before their brilliancy attracts the 
 general attention, while others, more fortunate, in a few seasons become popular favorites. Among the latter is Miss Jane 
 Stuart, whose genuine art, vivacity and versatility have won for her a prominent place among the notable comediennes of the 
 day. Miss Stuart is the daughter of a gentleman prominent in New York City politics, and after preparatory training made 
 her professional appearance with W. H. Crane, in "The Senator." Her good work attracted almost immediate attention and 
 later she became leading lady of Feli.x Morris' Company, remaining until January, 1894, and then entering into a contract for 
 the next season to play leading parts under the management of Augustus Piiou.
 
 KATIE EnnETT. 
 
 The debut of this well known actress was made in her native city of Philadelphia, as Willie in "East Lynne.'" with 
 Lucile Western at the Walnut Street Theatre. She played that and other child's parts for some time and in 1874 appeared 
 on the vaudeville stage at Gilmore's Theatre, Philadelphia, doing a singing and dancing act. She married William 
 Emmett, and was the leading souhrette of the Academy of Music. Chicago, under his management, from 1S77 to iSS^. After 
 his death she began in 1888 to star in "The Waifs of New York"' and following her success in that she later produced 
 Con T. Murphy's play "Killarney," in which she has the role of Kitty Burke. She is married to AAr. Harry Williams, 
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 Like many others who have become famous in farce-comedy roles, Alice Evans began her professional career as a 
 variety performer. In that line she showed such ability in character sketches that she was engaged to create the part of 
 Genie in the p'^y of ' Ole Oleson."' She made a great success in this part, and when Flora Walsh Hoyt died. Miss Evans 
 was selected to lake her place in the leading part of Bossy Brander in Hoyt's "A Texas Steer." in which there is oppor- 
 tunity for the display of a wider range of abiliiy than is usual in farce-comedy. Miss Evans meets all the requirements 
 of the character and is an important factor in the continued success of this popular play, which continues to show great 
 drawing powers wherever it is presented.
 
 J. H. STODDART. 
 
 James Henry Stoddart. a veteran of the dramatic profession, admired for his art and loved for his personal qualities, was 
 born at Barnley, Yorkshire. England. October 13, 1827, the son of an English tragedian. He grew up in the theatre and gained 
 an excellent position in the profession there, but in 1853 joined the elder Waltack's company in New York. He played in 
 various leading companies after that, and earned excellent reputation in such characters as Bob Acres, Dr. Pangloss and 
 Dr. Ollapod, later starred as Moneypenny in " The Long Strike," then joined the Union Square Company and later the 
 Madison Square Company. Since then he has created many famous characters in which the greatest art has been dis- 
 played, one of the most recent being Colonel Preston in "Alabama."
 
 LILLIAN LEWIS. 
 
 This popular favorite has made herself a prominent place among the actresses whose forte is found in emotional 
 TOles. She is a native of Winona, Minn., and it is about ten years since she made her first professional appearance as 
 ■the Queen in "Zozo," under the management of Charles R. Gardner. She shortly afterward started out as a star, malting 
 an excellent impression in "As In a Looking Glass" and "Dona Sol." She married Lawrence Marsden. a well known 
 playwright, who is her manager and who is the author of "Lady Lil" and "Therese Raquin," which are among her recent 
 successes. Miss Lewis is a close student and a hard worker, and these qualities, with personal attractions, have won her 
 ■a prominent position-
 
 MISS HARIE BURROUGHS. 
 
 The above represents Marie Burroug^hs in the character of Mrs. Louis Massen. or. in other words, in private life. The 
 portrait is made from a recent photog:raph. and is considered a gfood likeness. Other portraits representing her in the 
 various characters in which she is best known will be found in different parts of the portfolio, including Edith in Henry 
 Arthur Jones' play of "Wealth." Irma in "Alpine Roses." Letty in * Saints and Sinners," Mary Blenkarn in "The Middle- 
 man," Vashti in "Judah" and in her recently assumed character of Ophelia, which she has lately played to the Hamlet 
 of E. S. Willard at Boston and New York. A btog^raphical sketch of Miss Burroughs will be found on the fourth page in 
 the first part of the portfolio, following the introduction.
 
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 JULIA MARLOWE. 
 
 Although still a young actress Miss Julia Marlowe is recognized as one of the greatest. She was horn in Scotland, 
 but came to Cincinnati in 1872. There she appeared as a child in a juvenile 'Pinafore' compan>-, and at fourteen she 
 appeared for a short time as the page in " Romeo and Juliet." After that she studied hard for four >ears and in iSS? 
 played in New England. In October, 1887, she gave a single matinee performance at the Bijou Theatre, New York, as 
 Parthenia in "Ingomar." which won her instant fame Since then, in that and other standard plays, such as "Rome'i and 
 Juliet." "Twelfth Night." "As You Like It," "The Lady of Lyons," "Pygmalion and Galatea " and "The Hunchback" 
 she has been adding to her well merited fame.
 
 DANIEL E. BANDHANN. 
 
 The great German tragedian, Daniel Edward Bandmanu, has made himself famous in this country in numerous suc- 
 cessful tours. He was born at Cassel. Germany, in 1840. and made his professional debut at the Court Theatre of New 
 Strelitz. He afterward performed through Germany and Austria, and acquired much reputation in Shakespearean drama. 
 He appeared for the first time in English as Shylock at Niblo's Garden. New York, January 15. 1863. and for five years 
 piayed in this country, then went to England, made a success there and has since several times visited the United Stales, 
 Australia and other countries. His favorite character is Hamlet, although he has appeared in most of the leading Shake- 
 spearean roles, as well as in the Germjn tragedy of "NaiLisse." and ether plays.
 
 ADELAIDE NEILSON. 
 
 The greatest "Juliet" of our day was undoubtedly Lilian Adelaide Neilson, an English actress, who was born in 1S50 anj 
 died in 1S80. Her first appearance was made a: Margate, in 1S05, as Julia in "The Hunchback. ' Shortly afterward she ap- 
 peared ai the Royalty Theatre. London, as Juliet, but it was not until 1870, when she played Amy Robsari at Drury Lane, 
 that she became famous. After that she was recognized as the leading English actress in the pans that constituted her 
 repertoire, including Juliet. Julia. Beatrice. Lady Teazle and others. She made four \ isits to the I ni'teJ States, the lirst 
 in iStj and the last in 1S7Q. and was a great fa\orite in this countrx-. where her wonderful genius met tht- highest recc;::- 
 nititin. She set a standard b\' which the excellt-nct- "i jII sijbsf.:)Ur-m Juliets and Julias has been compared
 
 VIRGINIA HARNED. 
 
 Miss Harned was sixteen years old and in her native city of Boston, when she determined to make the sta^-e her 
 profession. She joined George Clark, who was at that time starring, and appeared as Lady Despar in "The Corsican 
 Brothers." She afterward traveled with several companies and in i88g played at the Fourteenth Street Theatre, New York 
 city, in *'A Long Lane." The piece was a failure hut her work in it was so gfood that Daniel Frohman, who saw her, en- 
 gaged her to support Mr. E. H. Sothern in "The Maister of Woodburrow." Ever since rhen she has been leading lady with 
 Mr. Sothern. giving him brilliant support in all his productions. She is a close student, which, with native ability and 
 personal attractions, has earned her success.
 
 MINNIE PALHER. 
 
 No more popular soubrette has appeared in recent years than Minnie Palmer, whose "My Sweetheart." has become 
 famous not only in this country but also in Engrland and AustraUa She was born in Philadelphia in 1865, but went to New 
 York when a child, and went to school there. Afterward she went to Europe with her mother and studied French, German, 
 music and dancinj;. Returning to New York she made her first professional appearance in 1876 at the Park Theatre. 
 Brooklyn, in "Kisses," later as Dorothy in "Daniel Druce," at Booth's Theatre, and in several other roles. Since 187Q 
 she has starred with great success at homt and abroad, her popularity in London being as great as it is here. Hpr pla\ 
 "My Sweethean," has had extended runs on both sides of the Atlantic.
 
 HENRY C. BARNABEE. 
 
 Mr. Barnabee. who was born at Portsmouth, N. H., November 14. 1S33. removed to Boston in 1854. becoming; a clerk 
 i.i a dry goods house. He soon established local fame as an amateur actor, and his vocal gifts brought him distinction in 
 leading church choirs and musical organizations. Later he entered upon a prosperous career as a concert artist, and after- 
 ward made successful essays on the regular stage in benefit performances. In 1870 he organized a concert company and 
 in i87g became a member of the company long famous as the Boston Ideals. In 1887 the leading artisis of that company 
 withdrew, and Mr. Barnabee, with Tom Karl and W. H. MacDonald, organized The Bostonians in the remarkable success 
 of which Mr. Barnabee's ability has been a most prominent factor.
 
 KATE CASTLETON. 
 
 One of the most popular soubrettes of recent years was Kate Castleton, who died about a year ago. Her first nnt- 
 able success was made as a member of the company known as Rices Surprise Party, in 1882. Later she appeared in the 
 leading role in •' Pop ' with John A. Mackey. and then began starring in "A Crazy Patch," in which she met with great 
 success for three or four seasons, visiting all the principal cities. She then began starring in "The Dazzler," but had to 
 retire l>ecause of ill-health, and soon afterward died. She was married to Harry Phillips, who was her manager. She was 
 one of the brightest and most vivacious comediennes on the stage, and her career as a star was a uniformly successful 
 one.
 
 TOM KARL. 
 
 As one of the heads of the most famous American opera company and himself an artist of the hitjhest merit. Tom 
 Karl is favorably l<nown to all music lovers and theatre goers in this country. His real name is Carroll and he was born 
 in Dublin, Ireland, sang first in concert in the English provinces, studied under Henry Phillips, a famous English basso, 
 then studied in Italy and made his opera debut at the Vecchio Teatro Re in Milan, sang five seasons in Italian opera, 
 under Ma.\ Strakosch. the famous impresjjrio. one season with Emma Abbott in English opera, and one in Italian opera 
 with Adelaide Phillipps. then joined the Boston Ideals Opera Co . finally becoming a partner in the management of the 
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 NELLIE McHENRY. 
 
 Miss Nellie McHenry had been on the stage for a season or two before she became a member of the original Salis- 
 bury's Troubadours, but it was as the bright, particular star of that sparkling organization that she first became a prom- 
 inent public favorite. That was about ten years ago, but Miss McHenr\' has kept her hold on the theatre - going public 
 and IS as popular as ever. In that company she appeared in "Patchwork," "The Brook." " Green - Room Fun," and 
 " Tom, Dick and Harry." After the company disbanded Miss McHenry starred in the same repertoire, to which she 
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 HARIE WAINWRIQHT. 
 
 This accomplished actress is of excellent famil.w being the granddaughter of Bishop Wainwright of Virginia and 
 daughter of Commodore Wainwright of the United States navy, who was killed while in command of the Harriet Lane 
 during the bombardment of Galveston, Texas. She was born at Philadelphia in 1855, and made her debut as one of the 
 six Juliets who played for George Rignold"s benefit at Booth's Theatre, New York, May 17 1877. She joined the company 
 of the Boston Museum then went to the Boston Theatre and from thence became leading lady for Lawrence Barrett, whose 
 leading man, Louis James, she married in 1879. She starred with her husband from 1886 to 1889. and since then she has 
 starred alone as Viola in 'Twelfth Night" and in other roles.
 
 MISS BURROUGHS. 
 
 As Vashti in "Judah." 
 While Miss Burroughs has playej leading roles in many great plays, there is none in which she has received greater 
 favor from the public or praise from the critics than in that of Vashti Dethic in "Judah," with E. S. Willard. The play, which 
 is by Henry Arthur Jones, gives specially brilliant opportunities for an emotional actress— indeed the part of Vashti Dethic ib 
 regarded by many critics as the strongest in the play. It Is that of a girl pretending to possess occult powers of healing. loath- 
 ing the deception but practicing it on the persuasion of her father, an e.\-conjurer. and finalls' saved from a life of imposture l\\' 
 her love for a clergyman. Rev. Judah Llewellyn. The details of the plot include incidents of a highly dramatic character, and 
 the part of Vashti Dethic is specially prolific of opportunities for artistic work.
 
 WILLIAH H. MacDONALD. 
 
 The jjreat opera combination known as The Bostonians has done much to raise the standard of musical taste in this 
 country and lo make really good music popular One ot its manag:ers and greatest attractions is the eminent and popular bari- 
 tone, William H. MacDonald He was born in Steubenville. Ohio, had a beautiful voice as a child, and was financially aided by 
 his brother to cultivate it. He studied with leading masters in England, Germany and Italy, and made his debut in the 
 iatter country in ""11 Trovatore." He continued in Italian opera for a time, then became baritone with Emma Abbott, joined 
 the Boston Ideals in 1880. and with Messrs. Karl and Barnabee organized The Bostonians in 1887, and has helped tn make 
 it the favorite musical organization of the countr;,'.
 
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 EFFIE SHANNON. 
 
 Miss Effie Shannon, who comes of a theatrical family, was born at Cambridgre, Mass.. and began her stage life at 
 the aj;e of ten. when she appeared as Eva in " Uncle Toms Cabin, "" under the management of John Stetson. Later she 
 appeared with Lawrence Barrett and Oliver Byron, and was afterward for a season each with Rose Eytinge. Robert Man- 
 tell and Miner's "Silver King" company. For two seasons she played light comedy parts in Auguslin Daly's New York 
 Stock Company, and in 1880 joined the Lyceum Company, flaying important parts in all its notable successes, and then 
 jc.ining the forces of Augustus Pitou. She married in 1891, Henry Guy Carleton, the well known writer. She is a capable 
 and j:^ainstaking actress, and a general favorite.
 
 HENRY E. DIXEY. 
 
 A few years ago "Adonis" was the play and Henry E. Dixey the actor most discussed by American playgoers. 
 They are not much talked of now. but still Mr. Dixie is ranked among the popular comedians of the day. He was born 
 in Boston in 1S59. joined the Howard Atheneum company when nine years old, afterward played Peanuts in "Under the 
 Gashght." then went to Rice's "Evangeline" company and afterward made a success in " lolanthe." He was engaged in 
 "Adonis" which he made famous by his powers of mimicry and grace as a dancer, playing it in England as well as in 
 this country. "The Solicitor" and "The Seven Ages," afterward produced, were not very successful, and Mr. Dixie has 
 recently returned to "Adonis." under the management of E. E. Rice.
 
 riATTIE VICKERS. 
 
 This favorite comedienne, who was bom in Chicago, is the daughter of R. P. V'ick-ers. who was a \\x'll known com- 
 edian but retired from the stage after his marriage. In 1876 she joined the stock company of Wood's Museum, managed by 
 H'i^iit and Rogers, playing Nan in ' Good for Nothing," remained in that company until the spring of 1S77. then appeared in 
 sketches in vaudeville with her late husband, Charles S. Rogers, until the season of 18S2. when she began starring. She was 
 supported and managed by her husband until his death in December. 1S88. since which she has been her own manager. Her 
 leading plays are "Jacquine." "The Cherub,'" "Edelweiss" and "A Circus Queen." her favorite roles being the heroines in 
 "Jacquine" and "Edelweiss," German dialect parts, in which she excel*;.
 
 EBEN PLYHPTON. 
 
 Mr. Plympton has long^ been known as a capable actor and leading: man. It was not long after his entrance into 
 the profession that his g;ood work in minor roles broufi;ht him advancement, and earned him popular favor in important 
 roles. He has supported as leading man Edwin Booth. Lawrence Barrett and Mary Anderson, as well as other great stars, 
 and he also played for one or two seasons in England, and starred for a while in "Jack." His best work has been done 
 in the Shakespearean drama, showing an artistic conception of the great roles in which he has ably supported the most 
 famous actors of the American stage; although his experience and training make him thoroughly acceptable as a leading 
 man in a general line of work.
 
 BELLE ARCHER. 
 
 It was during the time that "Pinafore" was the rage that Miss Belle Archer made her first appearance at the Naliimal 
 Theatre. Washington. D. C She spoke her first lines with W. J. Florence in " The Mighty Dollar, ' but they were not 
 numerous enough to make her famous. A few weeks later she appeared as Cousin Hebe in Gilbert and Sullivan's tuneful 
 opera, and scored a marked success. Next she went to New York and played in Edgar Fawcetts "Si.xes and Sevens." then 
 played Grace Fleming, the leading part in "Won at Last." then played the title role in "Hazel Kirke." was Annie Pixley s lead- 
 ing lady for a \ear. and later supported Edward H. Sothern, Alexander Salvini and others. Among her great successes ha\e 
 been the boy part of Tom Chickweed in "Alone in London." and the role of Maid Marian in Lord Tennyson's " The Foresters."
 
 JOHN HASON. 
 
 The success made by this popular actor and his wife, known as Marion Manola. in " Friend Fritz." a free and puri- 
 fied adaptation from the French "fAmi Fritz," has recently given him a prominent position among popular fa\'orites. He 
 is a thorough and well trained actor, whose first notable successes were made in prominent parts as a member of Nat. C. 
 Goodwin's Company. Later he was for seven years with the Boston Museum Company, as leading man. In January. 
 iSgo. he accepted an engagement to play the part of The American in Heddon Chambers' play " The Idler," at the Prin- 
 cess' Theatre. London. After that he married Marion Manola, and the two started in the season of iSoj-g4 upon their 
 starring tour in "Friend Fritz."
 
 HARION HANOLA. 
 
 Jn a comparatively short period Miss Marion Manola has become prominent among American comic opera stars. She 
 was born in Cleveland, Ohio, where she joined a church choir when she was about sixteen. She afterward went to Paris 
 and took lessons from Mme. Marchesi, and later secured an engagement in a company playing, "Falka" through the 
 British provinces. An engagement at the Casino Theatre. New York, followed in 18S7. then she joined McCaull's companv 
 and was afterward prima donna with De Wolf Hopper. She was soon after married to John Mason, and the two went to 
 Europe, Miss Manola playing the heroine in "Maid Marian." under which title DeKoven and Smith's "Robin Hood" was 
 presented in London. In company with her husband she is now starring in "Friend Fritz,' taking the part of Suzel.
 
 FAY TEMPLETON. 
 
 Fay Templeton comes of theatrical stock, her father. John Templeton, and her mother, known on the stage as Mabel 
 Vane, having been long engaged as actors in the south and west. Fay went on the stage as soon as she could walk, and 
 when in her early 'teens was leading lady of her father's company, traveling through the south She played Ralph Rack- 
 straw in " Pinafore." Serpolette in " The Chimes of Normandy" and the title role in " Billee Taylor," when those tuneful 
 operas were the rage. Later she went to New York where she shone in extravaganza and burlesque, then she went to 
 England, Paris. Australia and elsewhere. Lately she returned and appeared at the head of her own company in "Madam 
 Favart" and other operas for the season of 189^-4.
 
 HARIE BURROUGHS. 
 
 As Irma in "Alpine Ruses." 
 When Miss Burroughs was playinfr her first part in "The Rajah" at Madison Square Theatre, New York, she was 
 still a raw amateur, but she was both ambitious and studious and she studied her art assiduously. Dr. Mallory. 'hen manager, 
 having placed her in charge of Mr. Louis F. Massen. to receive instruction. So when the run of " The Rajah ' was ended, she 
 was given the leading part of Irma in "Alpine Roses." She made a hit in this play, and afterward, in "Saints and Sinners" and 
 other plays in the Madison Square repertory appeared in leading roles under A. M. Palmer, who succeeded Dr. Mallor\- in the 
 management. "Alpine Roses" was one of the plays in which she appeared in San Francisco in the year following her debut. 
 when she received a reception such as is rarelv accorded to a voung actress.
 
 WILSON BARRETT. 
 
 Mr. BarretU who was born in Essex. England, February i8, 1846. was reared and educated in London. He began his 
 career in 1864 as utility man at Halifax. England, rapidly gained reputation in the provinces and married Caroline Heath, a popu- 
 lar actress, in 1872. In 1876 Mr. Barrett made his London debut in "Jane Shore," at the Surrey Theatre. In iStq he became 
 lessee of the Court Theaire and after that of the Princess' Theatre. London. Here he introduced and played leading roles in 
 "The Lights o' London," "The Silver King."* 'Claudiaa" and "Hoodman Blind," all remarkable successes Mr. Barrett has 
 made several American tours, appearing in "Othello." "Hamlet." " Claudian," " Clito," " Chatterton," " Ben-my-Chree." 
 "Virginius" and other roles, and earned great reputation and popularity in this country.
 
 MARY EASTLAKE. 
 
 One of the greatest favorites of the London stage is Miss Eastlal<e, who has created the heroines of many of the 
 most popular of modern dramas. She was horn at Norwich. England, and made her debut when a mere child at the 
 Cr\s!al Palace. London, as Leonie in " The Ladies' Battle." in 1876. In 1877 she represented Maria in " The School fci 
 Scandal. ■ and Mrs. Greythorne in "Pink Dominoes." at the London Gaiety, and in 1882 joined Wilson Barrett's company, 
 playing Bess Marks in " Lights o' London." Since then she has been famous as Nellie Denver in " The Silver King." 
 Almida in "Claudian." Helle in " Clito," Ophelia in "Hamlet" and Mona Mylrea in " Ben-My-Chree," supporting Mr. 
 Wilson Barrett in England and America, and she is a great favorite here.
 
 DION BOUCICAULT. 
 
 The late Dion Boucicault was even more famous as a playwright than as an actor, having; from the time he wrote 
 "London Assurance." his first drama, in 1S41. until his death fifty years later, written nearly 150 original pieces and 
 adaptations. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, December 26, 1822, educated at University College, London, lived in Amer- 
 ica trom 1853 to i860, then went to England and returned to the L'nited States in 1876. He pla\'ed leading roles in "The 
 Colleen Bawn," "Arrah-na-Pogue," "The Shaughraun," "The Octoroon" and other pla>s, all written by himself, and 
 was an actor of great abihty. Among his other famous plays were "The Flying Scud." "The Streets of London" and 
 "After Dark," all of which were very successful.
 
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 SARAH BERNHARDT. 
 
 The greatest actress of the age is Sarah Bernhardt, a French woman of Jewish blood, born in Havre but educated 
 at the Convent of the Sacred Heart at Versailles. She was baptized as a Catholic and desired to become a nun. but 
 meeting obstacles to this ambition went to study dramatic art at the Paris Conservatoire. She made her debut at Molierfs 
 house in " Iphigenie." and was afterward at several Paris theatres, making her first success in "Athalie" at the Odeon. 
 Other successes followed, notably as Zanetto in Francois Coppee's ■• Le Passant" and Dona Sol in Hugo's " Hernani." 
 and she soon reached the highest place. Since then as Phaedre in "Cleopatra" and as Jeanne d'Arc. as well as in other 
 great roles, she has become world-famous.
 
 CHARLES WYNDHAM. 
 
 Although Mr. Wyndham's career during recent years has been principally in London, it was at the Olympic Theatre. 
 New York, that he made his first professional appearance, as a walking gentleman, in 1861. He then went south to join 
 the Confederate forces, and was a surgeon in the Southern army until tiie war closed. He then went to London, appear- 
 ing at the St, James Theatre as Arthur Lascelles in "All That Glitters is Not Gold." In 1869 he was at Wallack's Thea- 
 tre. New York, playing Charles Surface in "The School for Scandal," later became manager of the Criterion Theatre, 
 London, and made a hit as Charles Greythoine in "Pink Dominoes." and in the title role of "David Garrick" and in other 
 parts. He has made several successful American tours since then.
 
 EFFIE ELLSLER. 
 
 Miss Ellsier comes of a famous theatrical family, her father. John Ellsler. having been manager of a theatre at Cleveland, 
 Ohio, from which many prominent actors were sent out. and her mother. Eftie E. Ellsler. was also an excellent actress. Miss 
 Ellsler was born in Philadelphia, made her first professional appearances at her father's theatre in children's roles, and her first 
 part was that of Peachblossom in Augustin Daly's "Under the Gaslight." After gaining local fame she went to the Madison 
 Square Theatre, New York, then to the Union Square Company, and since then has been at the head of her own company. She 
 was the original Hazel Kirke in the play of that name, and also the original in the parts of Priscilla in "Storm Beaten," Zora 
 Warden in "The Governess." and in the title role of Robert Drosiet's drama "Doris"
 
 JOSEPH HART. 
 
 Of that class of modern plays in which the plot and action are intended merely to serve as vehicles for the pres- 
 entation of vaudeville specialties, those presented by Hallen and Hart as managers and principal performers are among; 
 the most popular Joseph Hart, of this well known company, was horn in East Boston. Mass.. and made his first profes- 
 sional appearance at Baltimore Md.. in April. 187S. He was with R. M. Hooley, Tony Pastor, J. H. Haverly, Pat. Rooney. 
 the Simmons and Slocum Minstrels. Josh Hart, Rich and Harris and John Stetson, consecutively, until si.\ years ago, 
 when he formed a partnership with Frederick Hallen. They played " Later On " for five years and then produced " The 
 Idea." which they are now pla\'ing with much success.
 
 JEFFREYS LEWIS. 
 
 It was in San Francisco that the two sisters Catherine and Jeffreys Lewis lived, before they started out in the pro- 
 fessional career in which they were botli to become so prominent. Miss Jeffreys Lewis began her professional career as a 
 member of a stock company in that city, and afleiwarJ she was connected with the leading companies in New York. She 
 added great personal attractions to earnest purpose and by hard work secured for herself the approval of the critics and 
 the favor of the public. She has been starring for some years in emotional roles, presenting ■'Forget-Me-Not." in which 
 she has made great success as Stephanie. "La Belle Russe." "Clothilde" and other dramas, that have met great suc- 
 cess throughout the country.
 
 OLIVER BYRON. 
 
 An actor who is favorably known in all parts of the United States is Oliver Byron, a native of Baltimore, Md.. and 
 who has been actively identified with the theatrical profession since 1850, in which year he first appeared at the Holliday 
 Street Theatre in "Guy Mannering" with Charlotte Cushman. After that he supported leading stars including Laura Keene. 
 Maggie Mitchell. Lotta. Jefferson, Barry Sullivan, Booth, (playing lago to his Othello) and others, until lie took up a line 
 of sensational dramas in which he has become famous and wealthy, including "Across the Continent." "The Inside Track," 
 "The Plunger" and others. He has starred under his own management since 1870. and has sustained himself in public favor 
 by abilitv of superior order, and plays that suit the popular demind.
 
 KATE BYRON. 
 
 It was the fortune of two sisters, who were born in Limerick, Ireland, and named Ada and Kate Crehan, to become 
 popular favorites of the American stage. One is Ada Rehan of Daly's company, and. the other is Mrs. Kate Byron. They 
 came to this country when young girls, and Kate made her debut in 1867 at Niblo's Garden, New York, with Mrs. Kate 
 Bateman. She was afterward in the stock companies of Ben DeBar and Charles Pope at New Orleans, then with William 
 Henderson at Pittsburgh, and afterward with Mrs. John Drew at Philadelphia. She then married Oliver Byron, and has 
 won fame in Irish comedy characters in her husband's plays, notably as Jerry Twaddle in "The Inside Track" and as 
 Widow Clover, in "The Plunger."
 
 FRED. HALLEN. 
 
 The very large class that visits the theatre simply to find food for mirth has a great liking for the plays that com- 
 bine farce with vaudeville specialties. With this class the Hallen and Hart Company is a special favorite. Frederick 
 Hallen, who, with Joseph Han. heads the company, began his professional career as a variety performer in song and dance 
 sketches with his wife, known on the stage as Enid Hart, the duo being known as Hallen and Hart. After his wife's death 
 he became a partner with Joseph Hart, continuing the same ntme Then they organized a company and produced "Later 
 On. ' which they carried through several seasons with success, then bringing out "The Idea," which has met with a re- 
 ception equally as cordial as that accorded its predecessor.
 
 nOLLY FULLER. 
 
 In the combination of farce and vaudeville headed by Hallen and Hart one of the brightest and sprightliest promot- 
 ers of mirth is Molly Fuller, known in private life as Mrs. Frederick Hallen. She was born in Chicago and received her 
 education in the public schools of that city. When a little girl she appeared in local productions of "Pinafore" and other 
 plays, but her first conspicuous success was made in July, 1884, at the original production of "Adonis," which took place 
 at Hooley's Theatre. She appeared as one of the four Daughters of the Duchess, and although the part was a minor one, 
 won marked attention. Later she appeared in "Venus," then married Frederick Hallen and has since been with Hallen and 
 Hart in "Later On" and "The Idea."
 
 W. J. SCANLAN. 
 
 Great ability, a sympathetic voice of great sweetness and an attractive presence made W. J. Scanlan the most pop- 
 ular Irish comedian and vocalist of recent time: and the misfortune that has clouded his mind and sent him into retire- 
 ment has brought him the sympathy of all American playgoers. He was born at Springfield. Mass.. in 1856.. and at 
 the age of thirteen became known as "The Temperance Boy Songster," traveling as such throughout the country. He 
 afterward became a parlner of Cronin. the Irish comedian, later starred jointly with Minnie Palmer for two years, and in 
 18S1 began starring on his own account, producing "The Irish Minstrel," " Shane-na-Lawn " and other plays, and singing 
 "Peek-a-Boo" and other songs that became famous.
 
 Fiotn Photo ).r Mortiioo. 
 
 ODETTE TYLER. 
 
 This popular comedienne is of a southern military family, her real name being Elizabeih Lee Kirkland, and she 
 was born at Sa\annah. Georgia. Her father was Gen. W. W. Kirkland, who was a West Point Cadet and entered the 
 United States Navy, but wen! with the South during the civil war. Her uncle was General William Hardee, who was 
 commandant at West Point, author of a leading work on military tactics and a Southern general. She went on the stage 
 seven years ago at the Madison Square Theatre. New York, under Daniel Frohman, was for a while with Minnie Maddern, 
 and also filled a special engagement with Steele Mackaye in "Colonel Tom," in which she made a big hit; and she has 
 since been under the management of Charles Frohman. The portrait shows her in "The Lost Paradise "
 
 WALKER WHITESIDE. 
 
 One of the youngest stars on the stage, but one who has made a most favorable impression in the leading roles of 
 tragedy is Walker Whiteside. He was born in Indiana, but his father, the late Judge T. C. Whiteside, removed to Chi- 
 cago when Walker was a young child. When he was fifteen years old he began a course in dramatic art under Samuel 
 Kayzer of the Chicago Conservatory, and in 1884 he made his debut in " Richard III " and for two years played through 
 the west as " the boy tragedian." He then left the stage for a year or two but returned to it in i8gi. and in the summer 
 of 1893 made a successful New York debut, followed by a Chicago season in which he appeared with ""redit in "Hamlet." 
 "Othello." "Richelieu," "Richard III." and as Shylock in "The Merchant of Venice "'
 
 CLARA LIPMAN. 
 
 A young and versatile actress no less famous for her beauty than for her ability as an actress is Miss Clara Lip- 
 man, who is now successfully starring at the head of her own company in "The Laughing Girl." Miss Lipman is a 
 native of Chicago, where her father has been a successful business man for many years. She was for a season or so 
 a member of Mme. Modjeska's company, and later made a successful hit in " Incog," under the management of Charles 
 Dickson, exhibiting talents as a comedienne which won her great favor. Since she has been starring on her own ac- 
 count she has added to the favorable reputation then gained, and is a popular favorite in all parts of the countr\-. The 
 above picture represents her in the character of The Laughing Girl.
 
 RICHARD GOLDEN. 
 
 Richard Golden, who was born in Bangor. Me., ran away from home in 1866 to join a circus. He was a dancer and 
 singer in circuses and minstrel companies until 1876, when he joined the force of E. E. Rice in "Evangeline." Since then 
 he has played over eighty parts in burlesque, comedy and light opera, notable ones being Le Blanch in "Evangeline," the 
 Marquis in "The Merry War," and Gaspard in "The Chimes of Normandy." His favorite character, and the one in which 
 he is best known, is that of Old Jed Prouty in the play of that name, in which he starred for five years, playing the part 
 over 14C0 times. Last season he joined forces with Pauline Hall, playing in opera, but expects soon to return to comedy 
 and "Old Jed," in which he is favorably known all over the country.
 
 PAULINE HALL. 
 
 When Pauline Hall began her career in liffht opera it was as a member of the chorus in the west. She came frnm 
 Cincinnati and her name was Miss Schmitgail. Her voice was too good to be buried in the chorus, so she stepped out of it 
 to become a prima donna, and set the youth of the land atlame with her languorous and statuesque t'runette beaut\-. Her first 
 great success was in " Erminie." but later she continued to be successful in the various operas that have made the New York 
 Casino famous. Then she organized her own company and has since been successfully starring through the country- in 
 several ^omic operas including " Puritania " and her latest production. "The Honeymooners," which has proven very 
 popular.
 
 LYDIA THOMPSON. 
 
 A remarkable actress, who. to use her own words, has "played everything, from Columbine to Portia," is Lydia Thomp- 
 son_ She is an Enghsh woman and first gained fame as a dancer, appearing as Columbine in the Drury Lane pantomimes. 
 She became famous in burlesque at the time that that class of plays was popular, and in i86S brought over a famous troupe 
 of burlesque artists who played "Ixion," "Babes in the Wood," "The Forty Thieves" and other extravaganzas all through 
 this country. After burlesque lost its popularity she went into legitimate comedy, and has recently been playing the part 
 of Lady Downe in "The Crust of Society." Her whole life has been spent on the stage and she has been immensely pop- 
 ular with two generations of playgoers.
 
 HARIE BURROUGHS. 
 
 As Glad\'S in "The Rajah." 
 When Miss Burroughs left her native California to become an actress in New York at the Madison Square Theatre, 
 "The Rajah" was being played. It was only a week or two after her arrival that the leading lady fell ill and Miss Burr- 
 oughs was asked if she thought she could take the part. She said she believed she could. She was only seventeen years old: 
 it was not six weeks since she had attended the theatre for the first time in her life, and she had never had any instruc- 
 tion, but in six hours she learned the part of Gladys, and her success in it was such that from that time to the present she 
 has been cast for leading parts. The part of Gladys, therefore, may be said to have been the foundation of Miss Burroughs' 
 professional career.
 
 MELBOURNE HACDOWELL. 
 
 The leading man and husband of Fanny Davenport is himself an actor of ability, and a favorite with the American 
 public. His early predilection was for the sea and he led a seafaring life and was first mate of a vessel for eight years, 
 without any thought of the stage He became connected with the theatre under his elder brother as treasurer, then went 
 on in a small part in Canada and later became regularly engaged as an actor. He was a member of the Boston Museum 
 company for three years, then under Frohman's management for three years For the past seven years he has played 
 with his wife, taking leading roles, such as Marc Antony in "Cleopatra" and Loris Ippanhoff in "Fedora," and his artistic 
 work has met wide recognition. The above portrait represents him as Marc Antony.
 
 FANNY DAVENPORT. 
 
 This famous actress comes of old theatrical stock, her father, Edward L. Davenport, the famous tragedian, born in 
 Boston, having been the son of English actors of note, while her mother, known on the stage as Fanny V'ining, was a prom- 
 inent actress. Miss Davenport was born in London in 1852. was brought up and educated in Boston, played child's parts 
 when very young, and at thirteen years of age went to Louisville to fill leading soubrette roles. Later she was with Aug- 
 ustin Daly's and Mrs. John Drew's companies, but for years has been her own manager, making great success as Rosa- 
 lind, Nancy Sykes, La Tosca, Lady Teazle. Fedora, Theodora and Cleopatra. It is her splendid impersonations that have 
 made Sardou's dramas popular with the American public.
 
 THOMAS W. KEENE. 
 
 Like those of many other dramatic stars the name Thomas Wallace Keene is a mere nom de theatre, the real name 
 of the tragedian being Thomas R, Eagleson. He was born in New York city October 26, 1840. and made his first profes- 
 sional appearance in March. 1864, at Tweddle Hall. Albany, N. Y , as King Henr>- IV. in Shakespeare's play of that name, 
 J. H. H.ickett playing Falstaff. He was afterward connected with leading stock companies, and in the season of 1879-80 
 traveled with the Boston Theatre Co.. playing Coupeau in "Drink.* On October 4, 1880, he started out starring in the 
 legitimate drama, and is now recognized as one of the leading tragedians of the age, his most notable successes having 
 been made in "Hamlet," Macbeth," "Othello" and "Richelieu."
 
 CLARA nORRIS. 
 
 Miss Clara Morris is an actress whosa talent brought her a position as one of the leaders on the American stage. 
 She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and beginning at the bottom of the ladder became leading lady in a local theatre and 
 from thence went to Cincinnati. Her fame as an actress in roles requiring the highest dramatic talent soon brought her 
 national reputation, and an engagement by Augustin Daly gave her the opportunity for the great successes that afterward 
 followed. Among the parts in which she became famous were Julia in "The Hunchback," Leah, the Forsaken. Cora in 
 "Article 47," Margaret Gauthier in "Camilla, " Miss Multon, and Odette in Sardou's play of that name. During recent 
 years she has appeared at Ihe head of her own company. 
 
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 EUGENE COWLES. 
 
 The well known basso of the Bostonians, Eugene Cowles, was born at Stanstead. Province of Quebec, Canada, but 
 was brought up in Chicago, where he became a clerk in the First National Bank. His voice was cultivated by Albert E. Ruff, 
 of Chicago, and he attained local fame by singing in churches, quartettes, concert, oratories, etc. He sang one evening at a 
 Press Club concert in which W. H. MacDonald, of the Bostonians, also sang. Mr. Cowles' voice struck Mr. MacDonald as a 
 treasure worth obtaining and so in November, 1888, Mr. Cowles appeared with the company at Ford's Theatre, Baltimore, as 
 Squire Bonton in "Dorothy." Since then he has remained with that organization, singing premier basso roles. His Will Scar- 
 lett in "Robin Hood" is specially admired.
 
 LOTTA. 
 
 Charlotte Crabtree, familiarly known as "Lotta" to nearly all American playgoers, achieved fame such as is seldom 
 attained by the stage soubrette. For years she created fun and reaped such a harvest that she is now. in her retirement, a 
 wealthy woman. She also gained by her lovely character and disposition the esteem of all who ha\e known her. She was born 
 in New York in 1847. and made her tirst appearance as a child. si.\ >ears of age. at Petaluma, Cal. Ten years later she appeared 
 at Nihlo's Garden, New York, then went on a western starring tour with her father and mother. As the Marchioness in "Little 
 Nell" she became famous, and her drolleries in "Firefly." "•Topsy." "Musette." "Bob." "Nitouche" and "The Little Detect- 
 ive" are among ♦he most pleasant memories to ail who admire pure but enthusiastic merriment.
 
 E. J. HENLEY. 
 
 For several years past Mr. Henley has held a prominent position among the best representatives of the legitimate 
 drama- He is an Englishman and had attained a good standing as a capable actor in London and the English provinces, 
 before comtng to these shores He was received with great favor as leading man for Mile Rhea for two seasons, and after 
 that he was seen as leading man with Mrs, Leslie Carter in her production of "The Ugly Duckling" After that he joined 
 torces with Aubrey Boucicault in a starring tour of the Pacific Coast, but shortly afterward was compelled to discontinue 
 playing because of threatened loss of sight. All his work has been thorough and painstaWng, showing that close study 
 has supplemented his natural ability.
 
 niLDRED HOLLAND. 
 
 When Miss Mildred Holland, who lived in Chicago, made up her mind to go on the stage she pursued a sensible 
 course and went into a thorough training for the profession. She took a complete course at the Chicago Conservatory, 
 under Samuel Kayzer, studied all the branches of dramatic work, pantomime and dancing, and became proficient in each, 
 and also learned fencing with broadsword and foil under Col. Monstery. She made her first professional appearance Sep- 
 tember 24, iSgo, at Hermann's Bleeker Hall, New York, at the initial performance of " Superba," produced by the Hanlons, cre- 
 ating the leading heavy role of Wallalia, the wicked Queen, in which she played two seasons, then took the leading part of 
 Diane in "Pa-ul Kauvar." under the management of Eugene Robinson.
 
 JOHN DREW. 
 
 As the son of John Drew, a famous Irish comedian, who died in 1862, and of Mrs. John Drew, who is one of the 
 most famous American actresses, the younger John Drew may have come to his talents by heredity. At any rate, he had 
 excellent training for the profession, in which he began as Plumper in "Cool as a Cucumber," at his mother's theatre; 
 the Arch Street, in Philadelphia, at the age of twenty, in 1873. He afterward supported Adelaide Neilson, Edwin Booth, 
 Fanny Davenport and other stars, and then joined Daly's company in 1879- Among his best parts is Petruchio in "Tam- 
 ing of a Shrew" and in numerous roles he has shown himself to be an able and thoroughly trained actor. Lately he has 
 been starring with success in Henry Guy Carleton's comedy "The Butterflies."
 
 HARY HAHPTON. 
 
 A favorite and well known actress, popular with American playgoers, both for her personal charms and her artistic ability, 
 is Miss Mary Hampton, who has for several seasons been identified with important roles in some of the most successful produc- 
 tions of Palmer's, Frohman's and other first-class companies. She made one of her first notable successes in "Money Mad," 
 at the Standard Theatre, and later joined the Madison Square Theatre company, appearing in "The Merchant" and other plays 
 in the A. M. Palmer repertory Then she became leading lady in the support of Harry Lacy, then starring in "Jack Royal of the 
 92d," and afterward went to Frohman's Boston company, appearing in "The Lost Paradise." Still more recently she has gained 
 special favor in the part of Diana Stockton in Bronson Howard's successful drama, "Aristocracy."
 
 CHARLES WALTER COULDOCK. 
 
 This accomplished veteran of the stage was born in London in 1S15 and made his mark in his own country before 
 coming to the United States. He appeared in London in 1835 as Othello and afterward pursued a successful career there, 
 first appearing on the American stage at the Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, in 184P. as leading man in the support 
 of Charlotte Cushn'an. He was the original Abel Murcot in "Our American Cousin," the original Dustan Kirke in "Hazel 
 Kirke," and played leading roles in "Esmeralda" and all the famous plays of the Madison Square repertory. He has also 
 starred extensively in "The Willow Copse. ' "The Chimney Corner" and other plays, and is everywhere recognized as a finished 
 exponent of dramatic art in lis highest development, enjoying also a well deserved personal popularity.
 
 ROSINA YOKES. 
 
 About thirty years ago five children known as the Vokes Family appeared in a Christmas pantomime at the Surrey 
 Theatre. London. England, and made such a success that F. B. Chatterton later secured them as a special attraction at 
 the historic Drury Lane Theatre. The five were Fawdon, Frederick M,. Jessie, Virginia and Rosina. the latter only three 
 years old when she first appeared on the stage. This Vokes Family afterward became famous in England and America as rep- 
 resentatives of a specially mirthful class of comedies. Rosina retired from the stage when she married Cecil Clay, a Lon- 
 don barrister, but returned to it in 1884, and afterward spent most of her time in America, where she became a leading 
 favorite. In her line of characters Miss Vokes was inimitable. She died in January, 1894.
 
 ROBERT MILLIARD. 
 
 Robert Cochran Hilliard, who was horn in New York city, entered the dramatic profession in his theatre, the Criterion, 
 In Brooklyn, starring in "False Shame. " "Engaged" and "Led Astray.' his first appearance being January i8. 1886. The 
 following October he played leading business under Charles Frohman's management in • Daughters of Ireland." and has 
 since been identified with numerous leading parts, including the title role in "Mr. Barnes of New York" and Richard Gray 
 in "Adrift." a play of which he is author, produced June 6, 1893. at the Union Square Theatre. New York. Later he 
 associated himself with Mr. Paul Arthur, starring together In "The Nominee." a very successful production. Mr. Hilliard 
 has become very popular with the public in all parts of the country.
 
 ADELAIDE PRINCE. 
 
 In a few years Miss Prince has won by hard \vorl< and native ability a prominent position as an actress. Born in 
 London. England, she came to this country in childhood. She became prominent in amateur theatricals at Galveston. Tex., 
 playing there as Pauline in "The Lady of Lyons" and similar roles with great local success. Private tuition at the Lyceum 
 School of Acting. New York, under Henry C. DeMille and Franklin H. Sargent followed, and she then engaged for a 
 season with J. M. Hill, opening at Portland, Me., as Ethel Sorrento in "A Possible Case." Then she joined Augustin 
 Daly's company, playing seconds to Miss Ada Rehan in America, London and Paris, and then became leading lady at the 
 New American Theatre, New York, managed by T. H. French.
 
 JOSEPH B. POLK. 
 
 In the Lyceum Comedy Company, organized by Daniel Frohman to present a repertoire of modern comedies. Mr. 
 Joseph B. Polk is a leading member. He has long been a favorite with the American public and is a comedian of marked 
 ability. He had done acceptable work with prominent stock companies before he joined the Union Square Theatre com- 
 pany, in which he made a palpable hit in the part of George Washington Phipps, the commercial traveler in " The 
 Banker's Daughter," which ran for several years. In i88; he started out as a star in "Mi.\ed Pickles." to which he 
 afterward added "The Silent Partner." Since joining Frohman's forces he has done e.xcellent work in "The Guardsman" 
 «nd other plays presented by that company.
 
 AHELIA SUMMERVILLE. 
 
 Miss Summerville. who in private life is i<nown as Mrs. FreJericl< Runnells, was born in KilJare. Ireland She 
 joined the Holman English Opera Company when quite young as chorus and ballet girl under the direction of Mrs. Har- 
 riet Holman. Her first attempt in a part was as Emmeline in "Uncle Tom's Cabin." but her formal debut was made in 
 Toronto, Canada, in "The Pet of the Petticoats." She has been succeseful in comic opera and burlesque, was a member 
 of the Collier and Rice lolanthe Co.. playing the Fairy Queen in that opera, then created the part of Rosetta. the Mountain 
 Maid in the original production of "Adonis" at Chicago in June. 1884. later joined the Miles and Barton Orpheus and 
 Eurvdice Co., appearing as Juno, and again appeared in "Adonis" under Rice and Dixey's management 
 
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 JOSEPH MURHPY. 
 
 In the delineation of the rollicking; heroes of Irish comeJy drama no actor of our time has made a g:reater success 
 than Joseph Murphy. He befran his professional career as a member of a minstrel company, then took to playing; Irish 
 character parts and made such a success that he began to star in Irish dramas. The plays produced by him are of a popu- 
 lar character, followincr traditional lines and appealing; to Irish patriotic sentiment. His leading successes are "The Kerry 
 Gow." "Shaun Rhue" and "The Donaush." all of which have drawn large audiences in the principal cities of America. 
 Mr. Murphy has made not only an artistic but also a financial success, and has accumulated a Iarg;e fortune as a result 
 of his ability in this line.
 
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 HENRIETTA CROSflAN. 
 
 Miss Crosman. who was born at Wheelinjj. W. Va.. wanted to become an opera star and studied at Vienna and 
 Paris, but she lost her voice and then turned her thoughts to the drama Her first appearance was as Lily in "The White 
 Slave," under the management of its author, Bartley Campbell, at the old Windsor Theatre, New Yorl<. Later she played 
 second business for two years at Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Theatre, New York, then was with Daly's company, where she 
 played Celia to Miss Rehan's Rosalind in "As You Like It," played leading business. Parthenia. Virginia, etc.. with Rob- 
 ert Downing;, played Gladys in "The Rajah" under A. M. Palmer, and for the past two years has been under the manage- 
 ment of Charles Frohman, doing excellent work.
 
 LOTTIE COLLINS. 
 
 In the realm of vaudeville Lottie Collins has, since the days when "Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay" was the rage, been 
 one of the bright, particular stars. The words of the song were neither hrijrht nor witty, hut the tune, In some way— 
 especially the refrain— struck popular fancy, and the song was done to death in all countries where people sing or 
 whistle, or where the organ grinder is to be found. Lottie Collins had sung in this country, at Tony Pastor's, before 
 she made her London hit in this song and made herself famous. Since then she has made two very successful tours of 
 this country, singing and dancing in the best vaudeville companies, and is recognized as one of the best artistes in this 
 particular line.
 
 JOHN McCULLOUQH. 
 
 In the heroic roles of legitimate tragedy such as Virginius, Spartacus and Othello, no actor ever found higher favor 
 than John Edward McCullough. He was born in Ireland in 1837. but came to ihe United States in childhood, and made 
 his first appearance on the stage at the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia, in 1837, as Thomas in " The Belle's Strategem." 
 He traveled with Edwin Forrest as his principal support for some time, then became partner with Lawrence Barrett in the 
 management of the Bush Street Theatre. San Francisco, and after the death of Edwin Forrest, in 1872, assumed several 
 of the roles which had been acted by Forrest, and in some of them, especially in Virginius. was equal, if not superior, to 
 that great genius. Mr. McCullough died in 1885.
 
 ALEXANDER SALVINI. 
 
 Son of Tom naso Salvini. Italy's jjreatest actor, Alexander Salvini was born in Rome, December 21. 1S60. He was 
 given a liberal education, and in 1881 came to visit this country. Here he determined lo follow in his father's footsteps, 
 although the latter was averse to a stage career for his son. He first appeared as George Duhamel. supporting Clara 
 Morris in "Article 47." Then he supported Margaret Mather as leading man. playing Romeo, Claude Melnotte, etc. After 
 that he played in "Storm Beaten," "Lights o" London," and other dramas in leading roles, and in 1S85 and 1S89 supported 
 his father on tours througti this country. He has been in Palmer's and other prominent companies and is specially fam- 
 ous as Don Caesar. D'Artagnan and as Turiddu in "Cavalleria Ruslicana."
 
 HARGARET HATHER. 
 
 Miss Mather has been a star ever since she first appeared on the professional stage. She was born in the village of 
 Tilbury, near Montreal. Canada, and as a child went to Detroit and afterward to New Yorl<. She studied under Mr. George 
 Edgar and appearing afterward as Cordelia in " King Lear" she showed such ability that J M. Hill, the manager, made a 
 contract with her. After nearly two years training she made her debut at McVicker's Theatre. Chicago, as Juliet, August 
 28. 1882. and after that appeared in all th . principal cities except New York, and in that city scored a triumph in October. 
 1885. She has since appeared in many roles: Rosalind. Leah, Julia, Pauline, Medea and others with marl<ed success, gain- 
 ing praise from critics and the public.
 
 TOHMASO SALVINI. 
 
 Although playing in a tongue unknown to his English and American audiences, the fidelity of his art has won for 
 Tommaso Salvini great fame in these countries as an exponent of Shakespearean roles. Some critics have spoken coldly 
 of his conception of these parts, but the general public has admired them as embodying the highest ideals of art. It is 
 in "King Lear," "Hamlet." ' Othello" and "Macbeth ' that he is best known to American playgoers. He was born in 
 Milan, Italy, January i. 1830, and for forty years has been famous in his native country, of which he is the greatest actor. 
 By many he is regarded as the greatest tragedian of the age, and his genius and studious completeness of portrayal of 
 tragic roles is universally conceded.
 
 MARIE BURROUGHS. 
 
 As Mary Blenkarn 
 The play of "The Middleman," written by Henry Arthur Jones, is one of the most popular in the repertory made 
 famous by E. S. Wiliard and his company. It g^ives to Mr Willard. in Cyrus Blenkarn, the potter, great opportunities, 
 which he effectively improves. The part of Mary Blenkarn. his daughter, played by Miss Burroughs, is one in which she 
 has been received with uniform favor by the press and public. It is not, like Vashti in "Judah." the commanding part in 
 the play, but it is one in which the most artistic shadings are required. A prominent Chicago critic has said of the play: 
 "No great price would be paid in heavm for the soul of the man who could sit unmoved through the second act of "The 
 Middleman," as it is defined by Mr. Willard. beautifully aided by Miss Burroug^hs " 

 
 JAMES LEWIS. 
 
 Mr. Lewis, who is admitted to be a great comedian, is unique among those bearing that distinction in the fact that 
 he has never "starred." For twenty-five years he has been in Augustin Daly's Company, which he has done much to 
 make famous. He was born in Troy. N. Y,. in iSjg. played his first part there in 185S and afterwarJ traveled through 
 the west. He secured his first New York engagement at the Olympic Theatre, then under the management of Mrs. John 
 Wood, and soon became a popular comedian. He has added greatly to his reputation since joining Mr Daly in 1869; was 
 the original Bob Sackett, the original of Cheviot Hill in " Engaged" and of Perkin Middlewick in "Our Boys" and has 
 crctited other notable parts.
 
 MRS. G. H. GILBERT. 
 
 Mrs. Gilbert, who in her line is not excelled on the stage, has since iSog been one of the chief members of Augustin 
 Daly's company. She was born in England and for many years was famous as a dancer. In 1S46 she married the late 
 George Henry Gilbert, also a dancer, and the two came lo this country in 1S4Q. Tiring of dancing she began studying the- 
 atrical roles, and as "first old woman" became famous, notably as the Baroness in "Finesse," the Schoolma'am in 
 Brougham's "Pocahontas" and as the Marchioness in "Caste." Since joining Mr. Daly's company she has achieved 
 highest approval from the press and public of both England and America for her artistic methods and intelligent inter- 
 pretation of many important roles
 
 JOSEPH HOLLAND. 
 
 This genlleman. whose full name is Joseph Jefterion HullanJ, has made much success in liRht comedy roles, such 
 as Percival Pervice in "Wilkinson's Widows" and Arthur Hummingtop in "The Arabian Ni.iihts. ' He confesses to an 
 ambition to play "David Garrick" and the more pretentious of the old-fashioned and romantic light comedy roles. He was 
 born in New York city and as a child appeared tor a few months at the Olympic Theatre there. He entered the profession 
 regularly on March 25, 1878, at Wilmington. Del., playing Lord Scroop and The Dauphin of France in George Rignold's 
 production of "Henry V." Later he was with John T. Raymond, McKee Rankin. Clara Morris and others until 1SS6, then 
 was three seasons with Augustin Daly, joining Charles Frohman's forces in 1S89 in "Shenandah."
 
 HELEN DAUVRAY. 
 
 One of the most successful aud popular actresses of our time is Helen Dauvray. She was born in Cincinnati, 
 Ohio, but went in infancy to California. There when five years old she appeared as Eva iu " Uncle Tom's Cabin " 
 in a company that included Junius Brutus Booth. Jr., Charles Thorue and Frank JIayo. Lucky investments in rain- 
 ing stock made her rich and she went to Europe aud studied for several years. She appeared with success in a 
 French play written for her by M. Paul Ferrier at the Folies Dramatiques in Paris, then returned to the United 
 States, and has presented successfully numerous plays, although Brouson Howard's " One of Our Girls." in which 
 she plays the heroine Kate Shipley, is the one iu which she is most famous.
 
 MRS. D. P. BOWERS. 
 
 This popular actress was born iu Stamford, Coun.. March 12, 1830, beiug the daughter of Rev. William A. 
 Crocker, an Episcopal clergyman, who died iu her infancy. She first appeared at the Park Theatre, New York, 
 July 16, 1846, as Amanthis, and iu 1S47 married D. P. Bowers, a prominent actor, who died in 1857. She became 
 famous in the leading female roles of tragedy, not only in this country but in England also, making her London 
 debut at Sadler's Wells Theatre in September, 1861, as Julia iu " The Hunchback." Iu 1S63 she returned to this 
 country and became recognized as one of the leading impersonators of such characters as Queen Elizabeth, Queen 
 Mary, Lady Macbeth, and Lady Audley. More recently she has been a member of A. M. Palmer's stock company.
 
 JEANNIE WINSTON. 
 
 One of the popular favorites of ligtit opera in ttiis country is Jeannie Winston. Her real name is Jeannette Webster 
 Bruce, and she was born in Liverpool. England, and brought up at Aberdeen. Scotland. From thence she went to Austra- 
 lia and made her first professional appearance at Melbourne. Her first engagement in this country was with Tom Maguire 
 of San Francisco, who introduced so many Australian artists to the American stage. Later she was with H. B. Maher. 
 John A. McCaull. S. W. Fort and others, and she has appeared at the head of several companies of her own in "Boccac- 
 cio." "Fatinitza," "Donna Juanita," "Fra Diavolo." etc.. usually appearing in "boy" parts, although she expresses a pref- 
 erence for feminine roles. She makes her winter home at Florence, Italy.
 
 GEORGE RIGNOLD. 
 
 This prominent English actor has made himself well-known on this side of the Atlantic in two successful tours, 
 during which he visited all the priucipal American cities. He was at the Bath aud Bristol theatres before going to 
 Loudon, his first success iu the British metropolis being in the character of Sir Johu Brydges in " 'Twixt Axe aud 
 Crowu." at the Queen's Theatre, .\moug his successes after that were the characters of Father Isarabard, in Tom 
 Taylor's drama of "Joan of Arc." Posthumous in a revival of " Cymbeliue," Icilius in " Virgiuius," Romeo in 
 " Romeoand Juliet," Amos Clark in the play of that name, and he is specially noted for his .superb impersonation 
 of the part of Heurv Y, It i^ iu this part tlint lie is best known in the I'nited States,
 
 niNNIE SELIGHAN CUTTING. 
 
 Miss Minnie Seligman. daughter of a pruminent banker in New York City, had gained much local fame as a gifted 
 amateur, before she made her appearance on the professional stage. She started out as a star and won immediate suc- 
 cess in "The Suspect," in which she took the leading role, a soubrette part. After that she became leading lady in 
 Charles Frohman's company, appearing in several plays but making a specially notable success in "My Official Wife." 
 Then she married, her husband, Mr. Cutting, being well known in New York society, and later appearing as an actor in 
 the same company with his wife. Recently Mrs. Cutting has been starring with success in "Olaf." a spectacular melo- 
 drama, and other plays.
 
 FRANK MAYO. 
 
 Among the prominent favorites of the American stage is Frank Mayo, who has for more than thirty years tal<en ranl< 
 with the best actors of this country. In the early '6o"s he was pla\'ing in California in the same company with Junius 
 Brutus Booth, Jr., and after that he became leading man in some of the best stock companies playing the legitimate drama, 
 including all the Shakespearean roles as well as modern plays. Afterward he gained wider fame by his e.Ncellent creation 
 of the character of Davy Crockett in the play of that name, which has become identified with him in the same manner that Rip 
 Van Winkle is with Jefferson. Mr. Mayo afterward produced " Nordeck." which he continued for several seasons, but has 
 recently returned to Davy Crockett, in which he has met with much success during the past season.
 
 ISABELLE EVESSON. 
 
 Successes both in this country and England have rewarded the skill and hard work of Miss Isabelle Evesson. Born 
 in New York state she was scarcely sixteen years old when she made her first professional appearance at Dal\'s Theatre, 
 New York, in "The Royal Middy," and later appeared as Psyche in "Cinderella at School" and was understudy for Miss 
 Ada Rehan. Then she look the place of Mrs. McKee Rankin as Carrots in "Forty-Nine," then in Wallack's company 
 appeared as Fuschia Leach in "Moths." From thence she went to the Criterion, London, for two years, and returning 
 home went to the Boston Theatre in 1886. She has since been seen in many leading roles, including Mrs. Brown in "Dr. 
 Bill" and principal parts with Henry E. Dixev's comran''
 
 FREDERICK BOND. 
 
 This excellent actor, wtio was born in New Yurk City, began his theatrical career in the stock company of Wallack's 
 Theatre in 1878, and afterward became connected with Abbey's Park Theatre. He was afterward with B. McAuley for a year, 
 then with Sol Smith Russell for three years, and then joined Augustin Daly's stock company. During seven years in that 
 company he played Jaques and Touchstone in " As ITou Like It :" Adonis Evergreen in " My Awful Dad;" Flute in Midsummer 
 Night's Dream ;" Prosper in "A Scrap of Paper;" Puff in "The Critic," and other notable parts. In 1891 he joined Charles 
 Frohman's company, playing Lebussiere in " Thermidor," and also appearing in "Aristocracy." In the summer of 189; he 
 appeared for eight weeks at the National Theatre, Washington, in a round of legitimate comedies.
 
 M'LLE FATHAH DIARD. 
 
 Born in St. Louis less than a quarter of a century ago, of a French family. M'lle Fatmah Diard has become distinguished 
 as one of the sweetest songstresses of America. Introduced to the public under the management of John Stetson she has since 
 been with J. E. Duff, E. E. Rice, Charles E. Ford, Mme. Zelda Seguin and the Bostonians, and has sung as prima donna 
 soprano in all the favorite light operas in parts from Josephine in ' Pinafore " to Maid Marian in " Robin Hood " and Katrina in 
 "The Knickerbockers," in standard English opera in " Martha.'* " Fra Diavola," " The Bohemian Girl." and " Stradella," 
 and in grand Intalian opera, notably as Lucia in " Lucia de Lammermoor" Marguerite in " Faust " and Santugga in "Cavallera 
 Rusticana." Next September she goes to Paris for a year's vocal lessons with the famed Mme. Marchesi.
 
 JOHN T, RAYMOND. 
 
 None of the great actors who have gone is more pleasantly remembered than the g^enial American John T. Raymond. 
 His right name was John O'Brien, and he was born in Buffalo, N. Y., in 1836. His first appearance was made at Roches- 
 ter, N. Y., as Lopes in "The Honeymoon." in 1855. He made steady progress in the profession, but his first great success 
 was made as Asa Trenchard in "Our American Cousin," at Laura Keene's Theatre in New York in 1861. Later he played 
 the same character in London, Paris, Liverpool. Birmingham and Glasgow, to the Lord Dundreary of E. H. Sothern. He 
 returned to the United States in 1868. He made his most memorable hit as Col. Mulberry Sellers in "The Gilded Age," and 
 later added the successful creations of Bob Belter in "In Paradise" and General Joslah Limber in "For Congress."
 
 KITTY CHEATHAn. 
 
 Born at Nashville, Tenn., daughter of the late Colonel Richard Boone Cheatham. Miss Kitty Cheatham found herself, 
 when seventeen years old, corcpelled by reverses of fortune and the death of her father to seek an occupation, and went to 
 New York with her mother to seek an engagement. Her sweet soprano voice found her employment in Colonel McCaull's 
 company, her first part being a small one in the " Black Hussar" at Toledo, Ohio. She advanced rapidly, gained favor at the 
 Casino. New York, as Cerise in " Erminie" and later played leading roles in " Falka" and other operas. Then she left comic 
 opera for comedy, and has become an important member of Augistin Daly's company-, in which she made special success as 
 Kate in " The Foresters ". On several occasions she has played Miss Rehan's parts, which she lios done most acceptably.
 
 niSS ULLIE AKERSTROn. 
 
 Miss Ulrica Akerstrom was born in New York city in 1863. She began her professional career as a dancer and pan- 
 tomimist, in which she received her instruction from her mother, her debut being made at Milwaukee. Wis. After hard 
 and persistent application she made her debut as a star at South Norwalk, Conn., as Lady Isabel in "East Lynne." Later 
 she took to writing her own plays, to which her repertoire is now entirely confined. These include "Annette, the Dancing 
 GirL'* " Little Busybody." "Miss Roza," "That Smith Gal," 'The Sultan's Favorite." "The Egyptian Dancer" and "A 
 Pauper's Fortune." all of which have been successful, and she is specially admired in the parts of Miss Roza and as Zulima 
 in "A Sultan's Favorite.
 
 MARIE BURROUGHS. 
 
 As Kate Norbury. 
 
 Joseph Hattou s play. "John Xeedhams Double." has many elements of dramatic strength. It presents the 
 idea — not new, but always artistically difficult — of the portrayal, by one actor, of two men of different mental and 
 moral characteristics, but with the same externals. This idea is most effectively carried out by Mr. Willard in the dual 
 role of the English gentleman and the forger and murderer. Miss Burroughs plays in this drama the part of Kate 
 Norbur>-. sister of the murdered man. in which are represented strong situations and emotions — the sister's love, the 
 awakening suspicion of the crime, the tr>-ing ordeal of a cross-examination, and culminating in a forcible denun- 
 ciation of the murder. Her conception of this role has met with marked approval wherever it has been presented.
 
 EDWARD H. SOTHERN. 
 
 The son of Edward A. Sothern, the great comedian, became an actor because he liked the stage. His father 
 strongly opposed the notion but at last gave in. and Edward H. Sothern appeared in a small part with his father at 
 Abbey's old Park Theatre in New York City. He had indifferent success ioT a while, but finally made a hit whi.e 
 playing with Helen Dauvray in " One of Our Girls." On May 3, 1887, he appeared at the Lyceum^ Theatre, New York, 
 as Jack Hammerton in "The Highest Bidder." and since then has been recognized as an actor of great ability and 
 has starred in several new plays, including "Lord Chumley," "The Maister of Woodbarrrow," and his recent success 
 <>f " Sheridan, or the Maid of Bath."
 
 H'LLE HORTENSE RHEA. 
 
 A career of over ten years in this country has made M'lle Rhea well known to the patrons of the legitimate dran?a 
 in America. She was born in Brussels, Belgium, her father being a wealthy manufacturer, who died when she was still 
 young Being ambi:ious to become an actress, she procured admission to the Paris Conservatoire, where she studied 
 under the famous Beauvaliet. For ten years she was a favorite in France, and in 1881 she made her first appearance 
 in this countP,' at Boston in the title role of "Adrienne Lecouvreur." playing in the English language. She has since 
 added other important roles to her repertoire among which Camille, the Empress Josephine and the Queen of Sheba are 
 characters in which she is widely popular
 
 J. K. EMMET. 
 
 Joseph Kliue Emmet was born in St. Lotifs March 13. 1841. He began his career on the stage in a minstrel 
 company and introduced in the olio the broken German dialect that afterward made his fame. Ben DeBar. the 
 famous western manager, gave him a letter to Dan Bryant, whose company was performing at Tammany Hall. 
 New York, and he engaged him to sing dialect songs. Afterward he joined Hooley's Minstrels, but by the advice of 
 Hen De Bar made an arrangement with Charles Gayler, a playwright, who wrote for him " Fritz, Our Cousin Ger- 
 man," the first of the " Fritz " plays, afterward so famous. Emmet held the favor of the public until his death iu 
 1892. He has never been equaled in that class of characters.
 
 JANE HADING. 
 
 Mile. Jaue Hading was born to the stage, her father having been an actor at the Gymuase, at Marseilles, where 
 she appeared in child's parts. It was in Algeria that she made her formal debut in operetta. Later she was at Cairo. 
 Eg>*pt, then returned to Marseilles, and in 1S77 made her Paris debut in " La Chaste Suzanne "at the Palais Royal 
 and made later successes iu comic opera at the Renaissance. She then abandoned the lyric stage and went to the 
 Gyranaze. creating the part of Claire in Ohuefs ' Le Maitre des Forges," which brought her to the height of fame. 
 Since then she has added to her reputation iu " Sapho," ■■ Frou-Frou." " L'Aventuriere." and " L'Etraugere." She 
 has made two succes^iful tours of the I'nited States.
 
 WILLIAM WARREN. 
 
 The active stage career of Boston's great coiuediau covered a full half century. He was born in Philadelphia 
 November 17, iSii. and his father, also named William Warren, was a fine actor and manager of the Chestnut Street 
 Theatre. Philadelphia. William Warren made his first appearance in that city, at the Arch Strett Theatre, playing 
 Norval 10 the Old Norval of the elder Booth, October 27, 1832, He joined a '^trolling company headed by Mr. Jeffer- 
 son (father of the present Joseph Jeffersonl. afterward played in New Yoik. and opened in Boston in 1S46 and 
 remained the favorite actor of that city until he retired from the stage in 1SS3, playing 5S0 different characters, 
 including Dr. Pangloss. Sir Peter Teazle and Eccles in "Caste." He died in 1888.
 
 AGNES BOOTH. 
 
 Agues Booths faiue has beeu made iu the entire Shakesperiau repertoire, as well as iu such favorite modern 
 dramas as '■ Eugaged," "Young Mrs. Winthrop," " Jim the Penman," " Russian Houeymoon." etc. Her maiden 
 name was Marion Agues Land Rookes, and she was born at Sydney, Australia, October 4. 1S46. made her debut as a 
 dancer there when a child and later was with companies playing in California. She was married at sixteen, at San 
 Francisco, to Harry Perry, an English actor, becoming a widow a year later. In 1865 sheappeared in New York and 
 became leading lady with Edwin Forest. She was married in 1S65 to Junius Brutus Booth, who died in 18S3 ; and in 
 1885 she was married to John B. Schoeffel. of Abbey. Schoeffel & Gran, managers.
 
 FRANK DANIELS. 
 
 One of the most popular among the comediaus devoting their talents to farce comedy is Frank Daniels. He 
 was born iu Dayton, Ohio, but reared and educated in Boston, Mass. It was in the latter city that he made his first 
 professional appearance in 18S3. He developed great ability in broad comedy, one of his first successes being in the 
 character of "A Rag Baby." Then he started out at the head of his own company in " little Puck," a dramatic 
 adaptation of F. (Vnstey's humorous novel " Vice- Versa," which he has successfully presented for the past seven 
 seasons, and into which he has introduced from time to time new musical and specialty features. With this amus- 
 ing farce he has accumulated wealth as well as fame.
 
 ANNIE MYERS. 
 
 Miss Annie Myers, as she is billed, or Mrs. Myers, as she is in private life, was born in Baltiraore, and married Mr. 
 Harry Myers, while still in her teens. She appeared in private theatricals in " The Mystic Light," and later played 
 Germaine in " The Chimes of Normandy." and Hebe in "■ Pinafore," Later Mr. and Mrs, Myers found business 
 affairs unpropitious and both joined the chorus of an opera company organized by Charles Ford, and later were with 
 the Wilbur Opera Company. Then they joined McCauU's Opera Company, where Mrs. Myers made her mark, soon 
 being recognized as one of the queens of comic opera, which she has since well sustained under the management of 
 the Aronsons, in " The Tyrolean " and other operas.
 
 MRS. E. W. PHILLIPS. 
 
 In that class of roles de>ig:nated iu Stage parlauce as '• leadiug old womeu ■■ Mrs. E. W.Phillips is the repre- 
 sentative actress of the American stage. She was for some years a member of the famons stock company of Eeu 
 DeBar at St. Louis and weut from there to New Orleans to play old lady parts at the Varieties Theatre, Iht leading 
 stock theatre at New Orleans, under the management of Lawrence Barrett. Afterwards at New York she was iden- 
 tified with all the successes at the Union Square Theatre. She then weut to the Madison Square Theatre and from 
 there to Wallack's {now Palmer's) when A. M. Palmer took the house. She was at one time with Lester Wallack's 
 company, and figured prominently in an old lady character in the notable production of " Rosedale."
 
 ELEONORA DUSE. 
 
 Among the great celebrities of the stage of Couliueutal Europe who have beeu seeu in the I'uited States, none 
 has made a greater artistic success thau Eleonora Dusc. who is recognized as Italy's foremost tragedienne. She his been 
 for years prominent in her own country and won fame in an extensive repertoire as one of the most versatile and 
 gifted representatives of tragedy. Among her great successes have been " La Dameaux Camelias," " I,a Tosca "and 
 " Fedora," as well as her great part of Santuzza in " Cavalleria Riisticana." In the season cf i 92-1893 she appeared 
 in the larger American cities and her wonderful exhibition of dramatic power and her unconventional conception of 
 these and other great roles were fully worthy of her great European reputation.
 
 SIQ. PERUQINI. 
 
 Oue of the popular favorites of light opera is the dramatic teuor Sig. Perugini. His real name is John Chatter- 
 ton and his early life was spent iu Michigan. As a choir boy he developed a voice of great sweetness and he was 
 sent to Italy and placed under the instruction of the best masters. Later, as Signor Perugiui. he .^lang with success 
 iu grand opera in Italy and other parts of Europe as well as in America, then joined the McCaull Opera Company as 
 principal tenor, making a success in " The Queen's I, ace Handkerchief " and other productions of that company. 
 He later joined the company managed by Messrs. Canary and Lederer, and headed by Lillian Russell, whom he 
 juarried early in the present year.
 
 ISABELLE URQUHART. 
 
 Miss I'rquhart is by birth an Americau, but ot Scottish descent. She first appeared on the stage about i38o 
 \pith D'Ovly Carte at the Standard Theatre. New York, as a member of the chorus iu the opera of Billee Taylor. 
 Then she joined Augustin Daly's compauy. in which she played utility parts, and later was with the late Lawrence 
 Barrett. She then went back to the lyric stage, appearing as Venus in "Orpheus and Eur\'dice" under Brooks & 
 Dickson's management, then joined the Casino chorus but was soon given small parts and rapidly advanced until 
 she became one of the reigning queens of comic opera, making her first palpable hit as Cerise in "" Ermiuie." For 
 the past two or three seasons she has been in London, where she has won great favcr.
 
 E. M. HOLLAND. 
 
 Mr. Holland has long been known as a thoroughly capable actor, having been a member of several prominent 
 stock companies. He has created several important roles that have given him a still higher place among the celeb- 
 rities of the American stage. The part of Capt. Reilfern the detective, in '' Jim the Penman." as portrayed by Mr. 
 Holland, was one of the strong featnres of that drama, and he made another marked snccess as Col. Moberly in 
 "Alabama." The play of" Col. Carter, of Cartersville," adapted from F. Hopkinsou Smith's well known story, was 
 not a lasting snccess, but Mr. Holland's work in the part of Col. Carter was recognized as a most artistic creation. 
 Mr. Holland is now, as for several seasons past, playing under A. M. Palmer's management.
 
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 niSS ESTHER PALLISER. 
 
 When the tuneful operas ot Gilbert aud Sullivau were the rage in this country there appeared upon the Amer- 
 ican stage an Eugli-h singer whose fresh young voice aud charmiug presence, as well as her dramatic skill, brought 
 her great favor. The critics joined the popular chorus and predicted for her a brilliant future. After a stay, all too 
 brief, in this country, she returned to her native Albion, where she has won her more recent fame in a more ambi- 
 tious field of musical effort, singing in grand opera, oratorio, and as a leading soloist in the great musical festivals. 
 Her voice is delicately modulated and passing sweet, as well as thoroughly trained, and although her passage to the 
 foremost rank has been rapid it has been fairly earned.
 
 JOHNSTONE BENNETT. 
 
 Miss Johnstone Bennett, the original hi this couutry of " Jane," in the play of that name, was born on the 
 ocean. She was left motherless in infancy and was adopted by a Mrs. Bennett. When she determined to go on the 
 stage she answered an advertisement and secnred an engagement in a small compan\ . Mr. Richard Mansfield saw 
 her and engaged her to create the part of Sally in " Monsieur." In his company she afterward appeared as Kathleen 
 in •■ Beau Brummell." the Vassar Girl in " Prince Karl." and the dancer in ■•A Parisian Romance." Then she went 
 to Charles Frohraan's company, first appearing as Roxana in " All the Comforts of Home," and then in "Jane." 
 Next season in the same company she will appear as Tommy in " The Amazon."
 
 LIZZIE EVANS. 
 
 This popular soubrette was born and reared in Mount Vernon, Ohio. In 1879 she joined a small company playinjj 
 in the villages of Ohio and neighboring stales and then she joined Barney McAuley, who was starring in "A Messenger 
 from Jarvis Section." After that she was with Milton Nobles and then starred for eight years under the management of 
 C. E. Callahan, as Chip in "Fogg's Ferry. ' .VUry Jane in "The Buckeye" and in other parts. Thjn followed a season 
 under Rich and Rosenbaum in "A Little Blacksmith. ' and another under Lift and Davis in "A Nutmeg Match. ' She was 
 married at Atlanta. Ga., in i8qi. to Harry Mills, who was playing the comedy roles in her company. Among her parts she 
 confesses a special liking for Chip in "Fogg's Ferry." her first star part. 
 
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 LIZZIE HUDSON COLLIER. 
 
 Appearing in inau>' of the most popular productions of leading- companies, Lizzie Hudson Collier has for sev- 
 eral years been one of the most accomplished " leading women " on the American stage. She is a niece of the well 
 known actor and manager. James W. Collier, and was educated at the New York Normal College- Very shortly 
 after her graduation Mrs, Collier made her first success as IMrs. Ilrown in " The Banker's Daughter." which she 
 assumed, to meet an emergency, at a few hours' notice. Later, she succeeded Sarah Jewett at the Union Square 
 Theatre. New York, as the heroine in " The Lights of London." Since then, in the position of leading actress with 
 such famous stars as Joseph Jefferson, Nat C. ("joodwin and William H Crane. Mrs. Collier has won general favor.
 
 TECKLA MORTON. 
 
 Artists and ethnological authorities have iisuallj' chosen Miss Morton as the most perfect type of the Northern 
 races now on the American stage. Teckla Morton is a nom du theatre — the subject of this sketch belonging to one ol 
 the oldest and proudest Swedish families. Miss Morton has only been three years on the stage, but her beautiful 
 contralto voice, noble and commaudiug figure and undoubted talent have already uiade her a favorite in the organiz- 
 ations with which she has been couuected— the Lillian Russell Opera Company and other of T. Henry French's 
 various enterprises. Many of the critics who have heard Miss Morton's remarkable voice, prophesy that this young 
 lady will add another name to the long and honorable roll of singers which Sweden has given this country.
 
 EDWARD HARRIQAN. 
 
 Edward Harrigan, actor, author and iii;inager. began his professional career as a variety performer and in 
 1872 joined forces with the late Tony Hart. Their song, " The Mulligan Guards." became famous and Mr. Harrigan 
 developed it into an afterpiece at the Theatre Comique, of which they became managers. Then Mr. Harrigan wrote 
 several plays, including "Squatter Sovereignity," " McSorley's Inflation," and "Cordelia's Aspirations," to which 
 Dave Brahara contributed catchy music. After their theatre burned down in 1884 Harrigan and Hart separated, but 
 Mr. Harrigan has been most successful, and his new theatre on Thirty fifth Street. Xew York, is one of the hand- 
 somest there. He has written other plays, including " Reilly and tlie ^t.o ' ihn' have gained popularity.
 
 One of the best — many 
 recently heard in America 
 Australia, her name being 
 concert in Melbourne, then 
 Monnaie, Brussels, as Gilda 
 Strakosch through Germany, 
 et Juliette," "Lohengrin," * 
 
 MME. NELLIE MELBA. 
 
 competent critics say the greatest— of the prima donnas of grand opera is Mme. Melba, 
 for the first time under Abbey & Grau's management. She was bom in Melbourne, 
 Miss Nellie Mitchell until she married Captain Armstrong. She gained local fame in 
 studied under Madame Marchesi. in Paris, and made her debut at the Theatre de la 
 in " Rigoletto." Under management of Sir Augustus Harris, in London, and of Carl 
 Scandinavia and Italy, she gained increasing fame. Her principal roles are in " Romeo 
 Lucia." '• Traviata." " Faust." "Taunhauser," " Aida" and Ophelia in "Hamlet."
 
 JEAN De RESZKE. 
 
 Jean De Reszke. generally regarded as the best stage tenor since Mario, was born at Warsaw. January 14, 1852. 
 He was taught singing by his mother, and at the age of twelve sang solos in the Cathedral there. He afterward 
 studied under Craffei, Cotogui and Sbriglia, made his debut as a baritone singer, under the name of " De Reschi," 
 as Alfonso in " Favorita," at Venice in January, 1S74, and afterward sang in London and elsewhere, taking his own 
 name October 31, 1876, at the Theatre des Italiens, Paris. He made his tenor debut at Madrid in 1S79, as Robert 
 {Roberto il Diavolo) with great success, and has ever since stood at the head of living tenors, singing in London 
 priucipally, but also iu Continental Europe and America,
 
 EMMA EAMES. 
 
 Born of American parents, in Shanghai, China. Miss Emma Eames spent her childhood in Boston. Mass., where 
 she studied music and sang in church and in concerts. Shethen went to Paris to studj- and made her operatic debut 
 at the Paris Grand Opera, March 13, 1SS9. as " Juliette," with the brothers De Reszke. She sang there two years, 
 then went to Convent Garden, London, under Sir Augustus Harris. In the winter of 1891-1892 and again in 1S93- 
 1S94 she has sung in America with Messrs. Abbey & Grau;aud in the winter of 1S92-1S93 she sang at the TeatroReale, 
 in Madrid. Among her famous roles are "Juliette," Marguerite in "Faust," Elsa in "Lohengrin," Desdeiiiona in 
 " Othello," the Countess in " Le Nozze di Figaro." In private life she is the wife of Mr. Julian Stor\', the artist.
 
 EDOUARD De RESZKE. 
 
 Edouard De Reszke, whose superior as a bass singer and actor has not been seen ou the lyric stage iu our time, 
 was born in Warsaw. December 25, 1S55. He was taught singing by his brother Jeau, aud afterward studied under 
 Craffei aud Coletli.and made his debut at the Theatre des I talieus. Paris. April 22. 1S76. as the King in " Aida," achiev- 
 ing instant success. After two seasons there he sang at Turin. Milan, and other Italian cities, he made his London 
 debut April 13. iSSo, as ■"Indra." at the Royal Italian Opera, remaining there four seasons and then returning to 
 Paris. His career has been a continuous triumph and he is famous iu nil the great cities of Europe and America, as 
 the ideal representative of tlie basso roles of grand opera.
 
 CHRISTINE NILSSON. 
 
 No sweeter voice has been heard on the operatic stage of our time, than that of Christine Nilssou. She was born 
 at Stockholm, Sweden. August 3. 1843, and made her debut at the Theatre Lyrique, Paris, October 27, 1S64. as Violetta 
 in " La Traviata." In her second part of Astrafiammante. the Queen of Night in ^rozart's " Magic Flute," she made 
 a brilliant hit. following with other great successes in '" Martha." Marguerite in " Faust " and Ophelia in " Hamlet." 
 by Ambroise Thomas, which latter part she created. Her Loudon debut was as Violetta, and she also appeared as 
 Donna Elvira in " Don Giovanni." as I.ucia. as Cherubino in " Le Nozze di Figaro," and later she visited America. 
 She is married to Count de Miranda, a Spanish nobleman, and has retired from the stage.
 
 CLARA LOUISE KELLOGG. 
 
 One of the most famous vocalists that have been contributed to the lyric stage by the United States, is Miss 
 *Clara Louise Kellogg. She was boru at SumpterviUe. S. C, but iu 1S56 removed to New York, aud it was there that 
 she received her entire musical education. She made her debut in 1S61 at the Academy of Music, New York, as Gilda 
 in " Rigoletto." November 2, 1S67, she made her London debut at Her Majesty's Theatre as Margherita, and sang 
 there in the following season. From 1S68 to 1S72 she toured the United States, reappeared iu Loudon at Drury Lane 
 May II, 1S72, then returned to the Uuited States, sang iu Italian opera, organized her Euglish opera company which 
 continued for several years, and more lately has appeared principally at concerts.
 
 MME. LILLI LEHHANN. 
 
 The great German prima donna. I-illi Lehmann-Kalisch, was born iu Wurzbnrg, Bavaria, her mother being 
 Maria Loewe-Lehraann, a famous dramatic singer, from whom she received her first instruction. She made her 
 debut at Prague, in September, iS66, then went to the opera house at Dantzic. next to the opera house at Leipsic. and 
 then became leading lady artiste at the Royal Court Theatre, Berlin. In the t'uited States she is a special favorite, 
 her best renditions including Bmuhilde, Fidelio. Norma, Carmen, Donna Anna in " Don Juan." Isolde and the Queen 
 in " Huguenots." She is a great actress as well as a great singer, and her voice is phenomenal in range, besides being 
 excellent in quality. She is the wife of Paul Kalisch. also a favorite singer.
 
 HARIO ANCONA. 
 
 The recent American season of Abbey & Grau's Opera Cuinpany introduced to American opera-goers many 
 new celebrities, among whom Mario Ancona, a baritone singer of prominence in Europe, is one of the most notable. 
 Signor Ancona was born in Italy in 1863, and he began his operatic career in 1S90 at Trieste in '*Roi de Lahore." He 
 created the part of Alfio in " Cavalleria Rusticana," when that opera was first produced in Italy, and from his first 
 debut has held a high place among the great dramatic baritones, becoming a member of the Royal Italian Opera 
 Company in London, and then coming to the United States, where his success was marked. Among the more 
 notable roles in which he was seen here were Valentine in " Faust " and Escamillo in " Carmen."
 
 MATILDA BAUERHEISTER. 
 
 Madame Bauernieister is a dramatic soprano who is well known to the opera-goers of America, as she has 
 been connected with the principal opera organizations that have visited the United States dnring the past ten 
 years. She is of German birth, and after a thorough musical training made her London debut under the manage- 
 ment of Colonel Mapleson. With him she came to the United States in 1SS4 and 1SS5, and afterward was with 
 other companies here. During the recent opera season she has been one of the most valued members of Abbey 
 & Grau's company, and has been heard in nearly all the operas of their extensive repertoire, singing Maria in 
 "Faust," Frasquita in ' Carmen." Anna in " L'Africaine," Marcelina in " L,e Nozze di Figaro." etc.
 
 FRANCO NOVARA. 
 
 Oue of the greatest operatic bassos of our age is Franco Novara. He was born iu the cathedral city of Salisbury, 
 Wiltshire, Euglaud, and after studies in London he spent several years under celebrated Italian masters, and made 
 his debut as primo basso assoUito in the carnival season of 1875-1S76 at Reggio nell' Emilia, Italy, as Mephistopheles 
 in Gounod's " Faust." Under leading inipresarii of Italy. Loadon and the I'nited States, he has been seen iu a 
 repertoire of fifty-seven different operas, his more famous roles including Mephistopheles in both Boito's and 
 Gounod's operas. Marcel in '• Les Huguenots." Beltrarae in " Roberto il Diavolo." Don Basilio in ' II Barbiere." the 
 title roles in "Attila " and " Moses iu Egypt," Laugraf in "Tannhanser" and Dalandia Wagner's "Flyiug Dutchman."
 
 MME. TREBELLI. 
 
 No more finished artist iu contralto and mezzo-soprano roles has been seen in recent times than Mme. Trebelli. 
 She was born in Paris in 183S, her real name being Zelia Gilleben. She was taught singing by Herr Wartelaud 
 made her debut at Madrid in 1S59 as Rosiua in " II Barbiere di Siviglia " to the Almaviva of the great Mario. Her 
 stage name was taken from a backward spelling of her real one. She made great success in Germany, then in Paris 
 and London, at Her Majesty's. May q, 1S62. as Orsini in " Lncrezia." and remained a leading favorite until her death, 
 August 18. 1S92. In 1S63 she married Sig. Bettiui, but they separated later. She appeared several seasons iu America 
 and was greatly admired here.
 
 EMMA THURSBY. 
 
 Miss Emma Thursbj', whose voice, a pure soprano of remarkable compass, has won her international fame, 
 was born in Brooklyn, N. Y. She was first instructed in music by Julius Meyer and Achille Erani in New York, then 
 in Milan, under Lamperti and San Giovanni, and finally in America under Madame Kudersdorff. In 1875 she saug 
 on a tour through the United States and Canada, made her Loudon debut May 22, 1S7S, in tlie Philarmonic concert, 
 then sung at the Crystal Palace and the Popular Concerts, and later saug in Paris, the French provinces, Germany, 
 Austria, Holland, Belgium, Spain, Norway. Denmark, etc., returning in 1S82 to the United States, where she is a 
 great popular favorite and has been heard in concert in all the principal citi' s
 
 QUILIA RAVOQLI. 
 
 Oneof the most gifted aud admired of the prime donue of the operatic stage, is M'lle. Guilia Ravogli. She was 
 born in Rome, of a patrician family, and received her education at the convent of the Sisters of St. Joseph, in that 
 city. She studied music and singing under Mme. Abbadia and made her debut at the Royal Theatre, Malta, when 
 fifteen years old. Afterward as prima donna soprano, she sang at Florence, Naples, Milan. Turin, Barcelona. Seville, 
 Copenhagen, Berlin. Breslau and London, and followed her European successes by others in the United States. She 
 is famous in a versatile repertoire, including Orfeo. Lohengrin, Aida. La Gioconda and Carmen. She gained special 
 favor with American audiences, and in Europe is recognized as one of the greatest dramatic sopranos.
 
 EDWARD LLOYD. 
 
 with a pure tenor voice of the most excellent quality and training. Edward I^loyd has gained international 
 reputation as a singer in concert and oratorio. He was horn in England. March 7. 1S45. his father being Richard 
 Lloyd, chorister and afterward assistant lay vicar of Westminster Abbey and assistant vicar-choral of St. Paul's 
 Cathedral. Edward Lloyd received his early musical education in the choir of Westminster Abbey, was appointed 
 tenor singer in the chapel of Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1S66. and afterward in the Chapel Royal. Loudon. His 
 great success in Bach's St. Matthew Passion Music at the Gloucester Festival in 1S81. established his foremost rep- 
 utation. His first American appearance was at the Cincinnati Festival, 18S8. and he has made •:veral visits since.
 
 EMMA NEVADA. 
 
 Mme. Nevada takes her nom du theatre from her native state, she having been born Emma Wixom, at Austin, 
 Nevada. She studied at Paris under Mme. Marchesi, and made her operatic debut at Her Majesty's Theatre, 
 London. May 17, iSSo, as Amina in " La Sonnambula." She afterward sang in Italy and on May 17, 1SS3. appeared 
 as Mysole in " La Perle de Bresil," by Felicien David, and afterward as Mignon. She sang at the Norwich Festival 
 in 1SS4, making a special success in ;Mackenzie's " Rose of Sharon." and in 1S85 made a concert tour of America. 
 She has since been a leading favorite, here and in Europe, both in concert and opera. She was married, October i, 
 1885, at Paris, to Dr. Raymond Palmer.
 
 WILLIAH CANDIDUS. 
 
 This famous tenor is an American, born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 23, 1S40. He first studied with Professor 
 Erani, of New York, then with Konopazek at Berlin, Germany, and Professor Rhonchettt di Montiviti, in Milan, 
 Italy. He made his debut at Weimar in the title role of Stradella, later singing in the Royal Opera House, Munich, 
 and the grand opera houses of Berlin, Hanover and Hamburg. Three successful seasons at the Royal Italian 
 Opera, London, followed, then ten years at Frankfort, although during that period were two .seasons in the United 
 States in the American Opera Co. Mr. Candidus has a repertoire of forty-five operas, including " William Tell," 
 "Traviata," "Lohengrin," " L'Africaine," " .Aida." "Faust," "Lakme.' " M,-istersinger," etc.
 
 MINNIE HAUK. 
 
 Our own America has furnished the operatic stage with many of its brightest ornaments, among whom none 
 are more gifted than Mme. Minnie Hank. She was born November i6. 1S52. in New York, of German parents. 
 After singing in concert she went to Europe to study, and made her operatic debut in Vienna, as Violetta in 
 "La Traviata." After continental success she made her Loudon debut as Ajnina in " La Sounambula," and later 
 came to the United States, where she is specially famous. Among her notable roles are Mignon. Marion, Zerlina, 
 and Katherina in Goetz's ' Taming of the Shrew," which she created; and in "Lohengrin" she has met special 
 favor, although it is as " Carmen " that she is most famous. She is the wife of Chevalier Hesse von Wartegg.
 
 DURWARD LELY. 
 
 Durward Lely is a native of Arbroath, Forfarshire, Scotland, his real name being Durward Lyall. After local 
 success in concert he studied in Italy under Lamperti and other Italian masters and made his debut as an operatic 
 tenor at Rimini, Italy, as Manrico in " II Trovatore. ■ He afterwards sung at Her Majesty's Theatre, Drury Lane 
 Theatre ani Covent Garden in London, then was engaged by D'Oyly Carte and was the original Nanki Poo in 
 "The Mikado ' at the Savoy Theatre, London. In Italian operas his specially famous roles are Don Jose in 
 "Carmen." Faust, and Don Ctesar di Bazau in " Maritana." He has also met great favor in concert, and supported 
 Adelini Patti on her recent American tour. The portrait shows him in the ch:iracter of Don Jose.
 
 OLIMPIA GUERCIA. 
 
 Mile. Olirapia Guercia is a child of the lyric stage as well as one of its ornaments. She was born at Naples, 
 Italy, her father, Cavalier Alfonso Guercia, being director of singing at the Conseri-atory of Music there, and under 
 his instruction she was perfected in her art. Her operatic debut was made at the Covent Garden Theatre, London, 
 as Annetta in Der Freyschutz." She has been heard with great favor through England, Russia, Spain, Italy, 
 Austria, South America and France in the contralto roles in "Carmen," "Aida," "Lohengrin," "Mignon." 
 Mefistofele," and other operas, and more recently in the United States with Messrs. Abbey & Grau. Among 
 other marks of favor Mile. Guercia has received the Order di Bolivar of South .America.
 
 MME. KATE ROLLA. 
 
 Born in Wheeling, W. Va., Miss Kate Wheate grew up with musical tastes and a charming voice which she 
 cultivated under the great Mnie. Marchesi in Paris. Under the name of Kate Rolla she made her debut at Milan. 
 Italy, as Linda in Donizetti's opera of " Linda di Chamouni." She sang at all the great theatres of Italy, then at 
 St. Petersburg and Moscow in Russia, then in Berlin, tlien in London with Mapleson and Sir Augustus Harris, and 
 with Abbey & Grau at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Among her more notable roles are Aida, 
 Marguerite in "Faust," Carmen and Giaconda. She has sung extensively in concerts in Paris, and through 
 England, Scotland, Ireland and the United States, as well as in opera.
 
 riLLE. EMMA CALVE. 
 
 The triumphs of the dramatic prima donna, Mile. Emma Calve, in the recent opera season in this country, 
 assure her a firm position among the favorites of lyric art in America. She is of French birth, her mother being a 
 Parisian and her father a Spaniard, and she was educated in a convent. After her father's death she determined 
 on a musical career, and in 1SS2 she made her debut at the Theatre de la Monnaie, in Brussels, in Massenet's 
 "Herodiade." She is noted for her great dramatic ability as -well as for her charming and thoroughly trained 
 voice, and especially excels in " Carmen " and as Santuzza in ''Cavalleria Rusticana." She is a leading favorite 
 in Paris and London and has shone as one of the briglitest stars in Messrs. Abbey & Grau's bright galaxy.
 
 JEAN LASSALLE. 
 
 The great French baritone, Jean Lassalle, is a Breton by birth, and in his early youth studied painting in the 
 Paris Acadeniie de Beaux Arts. Fond of music and developing a grand voice he studied at the Paris Conser\'atoire, 
 and made his first appearance at the Grand Opera when but nineteen years old. For fifteen years he has sung lead- 
 ing baritone parts at the Paris Opera in all the great operas, including " Hamlet," " Les Huguenots," " William 
 Tell," " L'Africaine," "Aida." "Don Juan," etc. , and has created the leading baritone roles in " Polyeucte,'' in 
 Gounod's " Tribu de Zamora," in " Francois de Rimini." by Ambroise Thomas, in Saint-Saens' " Ascanio," etc. 
 M. Lassalle has been frequently heard in London, and has also sang for two seasons in the United States.
 
 MME. LILLIAN NORDICA. 
 
 Mine. Xordica was born »t Faninugtou, Maine, her real name being Lillian Norton. She received her early 
 musical instruction under Professor John O'Neill, of Boston, and afterward nnder San Giovanni at Milan, Italy, and 
 Tnade her operatic debut in "La Traviata " at Breschia, Italy, then appeared in London, 1S83, with Col. Mapleson's 
 company, then at the Grand Opera House in Paris, and at St. Petersburg-. Russia, and later appeared at Covent Gar- 
 den, London, underrtir Augtistus Harris. She has a repertoire of forty operas, and Marguerite in " Faust," Elsa in 
 "Lohengrin." the title role in "Aida.* Zelika in " I/Africaine." and Valentine in " I.es Huguenots." are among 
 her best characters. She has been engaged by Frau Cosima Wagner to sing in the Bayreuth Festival of 1894.
 
 POL. PLANCON, 
 
 Among the great singers introduced to the American public for the first time during the recent opera season 
 by Messrs. Abbey fi Grau, none has made a more marked success than M. Pol. Plancon, the great French basso. 
 He was born at Ardennes, France, received his musical traing under Professor Sbriglia, and made his debut at 
 Lyons, France, as St. Bris in " Les Huguenots." He was then for ten years at the Grand Opera at Paris, making 
 his debut there as Mephisto in Gounod's " Faust," which he has played over one hundred times, and afterward 
 appeared three seasons in London. He has been heard in all the great basso roles and is an artist of the greatest 
 distinction, and his American success has been worthy of his European reputation.
 
 nrXE. SOFIA SCALCHI. 
 
 In the contralto and mezzo-soprano roles of grand opera no artist has met greater favor in America than 
 Mme. Scalchi. She was born in Torino, Italy, received her professional training in Bologna under Mme. Bocca- 
 badati Francalucci and made her debut in Mantora as Ulrica in " Un Ballo iu Maschera." Afterward, under Gye 
 in London and iu the Imperial Opera at St. Petersburg; she gained fame in leading contralto roles of an extensive 
 repertoire, among which she is especially famous as Arsace in " Semiramide," as Orfeo in the opera of that name, 
 as Fides iu X,e Prophete, Siebel iu " Faust." Romeo iu " Capulet e Montecchi," etc. She first came to America with 
 Mapleson. The portrait shows her in the role of Orfeo.
 
 FRANCESCO V ION AS. 
 
 Signer Vignas, the young tenor iiilroUucftl lur tlK- first tin:c tu the American public during the recent opera 
 season 1)\ Messrs. Abbey & Gran, was born in Barcelona, Spain. He studieil there at the Conservatory Liceo, and 
 made his debut in the Grand Theatre in the .same city, singing in " Lohengrin "* and "MefistoTele " with such suc- 
 cess that he was engaged at once for La Scala, Milan, sung afterward at Genoa. Palermo and Naples and then was 
 for two seasons at Covenl Garden, London. He is specially famons as Lohengrin, although his repertory also 
 includes " Mefistofele." " Romeo e Giuletta," " Cavalleria Rusticana," " Aniico Fritz," "Simon BoscaneTa," 
 "Aida," "Carmen." " Tannhanser." and " Profeta \'tIalo.
 
 MME. 5IQRID ARNOLDSON. 
 
 Born, like those two other "Swedish uig-htiugales." Jeuny Liud and Christine Kilsson. in Stockholm. Mme. 
 Sigrid Aruoldsou received her first traiuing^ in operatic singing under Mme. Desiree Artot de Padilla. and was per- 
 fected in her art by the late Maurice Strakosch. who was also Adeliua Patti's teacher iu singing. She made her 
 debut iu Moscow, Russia, iu " II Barbiere di Siviglia," then sang for four seasons at the Opera Comique in Paris, five 
 seasons at Covent Garden. London, and at all the principal theatres of continental Europe, and recently under Abbey 
 & Gran in the United States. She has an extensive repertoire, and is especially famous in " Mignou." "Lakme." 
 "Carmen," etc. In private life she is the wife of Alfred Fischof.
 
 FERNANDO De LUCIA. 
 
 Tlie recent opera season under AblKv ^i, Crau's managenieiit introduced, for the first time to American 
 audiences, several fine artists, among them the lenor Fernando De Lucia. He was born at Naples, studied at the 
 Royal Conservatory of Music there, was graduated I'rofessor of Double Bass, then took service as a bandist in the 
 Italian army and played the big drum. Afterward he studied singing, made his debut as Kaust. in Gounod's opera, 
 at the Theatre San Carlo, Naple.s, and afterward sang in Bologna, Florence, Rome, London. Madrid, and in South 
 America. The more notable operas in his repertory are "Gioconda," " Cavalleria Rusticana,'' " I Pagliacci," 
 ** Carmen, ' and " La Favorita." He is a finished artist with a voice of excellent qualitv.
 
 EMMA ABBOTT. 
 
 Eiiniia Abbott was born in Chicago in !&5o, but her family moved to Peoria, 111., and there her childhood was 
 spent. She sang in the Jewish synagogue there when sixteen years of age. She sang in concerts through the 
 We.st, and later went to New York, studied under Erani. then went to Europe, studied under San Giovanni at 
 Milan, and Delle Sadie and Wartel, Paris. She made a brilliant debut at the French capital, then appeared in 
 London with Mapleson, singing in " La Fille dn Regiment " and other operas, remained in Europe until 1S78, then 
 retnrned to the United States, married Eugene Wetherell and organized the Emma Abbott English Opera Com- 
 pany. Mr. Wetherell, who had managed the Company, died in 1SS8, and Emma Abbott-Wetherell died in iSgi.
 
 MAX ALVARY. 
 
 The great tenor of German opera. Max Alvary. is known in America as well as in Europe as a leading repre- 
 sentative of the \\'agnerian repertory. He is a native of Dusseldorf, his real name being Max Achenbach. He 
 received instruction in singing from Professor Francesco Lamperti, of Milan, and later from Julius Stockhausen of 
 Frankfurt. Herr Alvary first began professionally as a concert singer, later making his operatic debut at Weimar 
 as Stradella. and later singing in New York at the Metropolitan Opera House ; in London, under Sir Augustus 
 Harris ; at Hamburg, the Court Theatre at Munich and elsewhere, and in the Wagner festivals at Bayreuth. He is 
 specially famous as Lohengrin, as Siegfried in " Die Walknre." and in all the tenor roles of Wagner's operas.
 
 EHHA ALBANI. 
 
 Madame Einma Albani was born at Chambly, Canada bt-r family name being La Jennesse. She went tc 
 school at Montreal, and in 1S64 the family moved to Albany. N. Y.. and it was from this fact that she chose 
 " Albani " for a stage name. She studied in Paris and Milan, made her operatic debut as Aniina in " La Sonnaui- 
 bula " at Messina, and in 1S71 appeared in the same role in London, and made her American debut at New York in 
 1S74. She has sung all the great soprano roles of Italian opera : also in French as Marguerite. Mignon and Opheli? 
 but is specially famed as Elsa in "Lohengrin." Elizabeth in '" Tannhauser." and Senla in " The Flvin" Dutch- 
 man." In private life she is the wife of Ernest Gye, the English impresario.
 
 SIQ. BRIQNOLI. 
 
 A)though he died about ten years ago the name of Sig. Brigiioli is still intimately associated with the history 
 of grand opera in the United Stales, he having been the favorite tenor of this country for thirty years. He was a 
 pupil of Joseph Pasquale Goldberg of Paris, and he made his first appearance in America in February, 1855, at the 
 Academy of Music. New York, under the management of the violinist, Ole Bull. He was wnder the management 
 of Maurice and Max Strakosch from 1S58 to 1864. then went to the Theatre des Italiens. Paris. He supported 
 Nilsson in 1S70 and 1S71 when she fir.st appeared in the United States and also in 1S75 and 1876, and was with Maple- 
 son in the United States in 1S79. He died in 1SS4.
 
 EUGENIE PAPPENHEIM. 
 
 Born in Vienna, Mile. Pappenheim studied singing there under Professor Lauffer and Mme. Marchesi, and 
 studied oratorio singing witli Mnie. Rudersdorff. She made her operatic debut when she was seventeen years old, 
 at Linz, as Valentine in '• Les Huguenots," then sang at the opera houses of Mannheim, Hamburg, Berlin. Frank- 
 fort-on-Main, then sang in German opera in America under Narendorff, Marelzek, and others, then in Italian opera 
 in America. England and European cities with great success, under Mapleson and other impresarii. in leading 
 soprano roles. Later she made great success in concert ^nd oratorio. Her repertory embraced all schools, the 
 old and new Italian, German and French. Since iSSS she has been engaged teaching the vocal art in New York.
 
 ITALO CAMPANINI. 
 
 No artist of the Italian opera stage is mort.- popular in the United States than Italo Campanini. He wa-- Ixirn 
 in Padua June 29, 1S46, received instruction at the Conservatory there and later iVom Laniperti of Milan. His first 
 great success as an operatic tenor was made at Bologna in 1^71, on the original production in Italy of " Lohengrin." 
 He made his London debut at Drury Lan>^ as Gennaro in "Lucrezia Borgia." snng at that theatre until iSSj. and 
 then until 1SS7 at Her Majesty's. He sang also at St. Petersburg and Moscow, was with Mapleson on his annual 
 visits to .\merica from 1S7S to iSSs. and since 1SS7 has speut most of his time in the United Slates and is now retired 
 from public life.
 
 LOUISE DOTTl. 
 
 All American sougstress who has built up an international reputation as a dramatic soprano of the highest 
 rank is Mine. Louise Dotti I family name Doty), who is a native of Rochester. Mass. At an early age her voice 
 attracted attention and she was placed under the instruction of Lyman Wheeler of Boston, and subsequently she 
 ^vent to Milan, where she studied for over three years under San Giovanni. She made great success in opera in 
 s-outhern Italv and later in New York. Boston. Chicago and all the great American cities and in London, her notable 
 roles including Elsa. Aida. Gilda, Leonora in - II Trovatore," Marguerite, etc. During the past few years Mme. 
 DoUi's successes have been principally in oratorio and concert in England, where she is a great favorite.
 
 nr\E. ALWINA VALLERIA. 
 
 This distinguished operatic soprano was born at Baltimore, Md.. her family name being Schwening. She 
 studied music at the Royal Academy of Music, London, intending to become a professional pianist, but Sir Julius 
 Benedict, recognizing her great vocal gifts, introduced her to Signor Luigi Arditi. Under that great master she 
 studied, and made her debut at St. Petersburg in '* Linda di Chamouuix"; afterward at La Scala, Milan ; Trieste; 
 Covent Garden, London, under Gye ; Her Majesty's and Drury Lane under Mapleson ; and in the United States 
 under Mapleson and Abbey ; then with Carl Rosa in England she won fame and favor. In Xew York, in iSSi, she 
 sang the role of Marguerite in Berlioz's " Faust," Boito's "Mefistofele." and Gounod's "Faust" within one week.
 
 ETELKA QERSTER-QARDINI. 
 
 Among the greater prime donne of grand opera none is more popular than Mme. Etelka Gerster-Gardim. 
 She was born at Kaschaii, Hungary, received instruction from Mnie. Marchesi at Vienna, and made her debut at 
 Venice, with great success, as Ophelia. January S. 1S76. Later she appeared at Genoa and Marseilles, and in 
 March, 1S77, at Kroll's Theatre, Berlin, in Italian opera, under direction of Signor Pietro Gardiui, whom she mar- 
 ried in the foUowingMay. June 23. 1S77, she appeared at Her Majesty's, London, as Amina in *' Don Gio\-amii.'" 
 and was at the same theatre for four seasons. She first appeared in America in 137S. and has made several tours of 
 this country in grand opera and concert, always meeting the greatest approval of American audiences and critics.
 
 SIG. FOLI. 
 
 Allan Jamc; Foley, mu'iicalh* known as Signer Folj, was born ;it C.ihir, County Tipperary, Ireland. When 
 yet a youth he came to the United Stales, and lived in Hartford, Conn., for some time. His grand voice made him 
 a favorite in church choirs and concerts there ; then he went to Naples and studied under the elder Bisaccia. In 
 December, i86j. he made his debut at Catania. Italy, in Rossini's " Otello." He has sung with the greatest success 
 in opera in Italy. France. England and the United States, his repertoire including over sixty operas. He is specially 
 famous in "The Flying Dutchman " and ■■ Robert le Uiable." He now livts in London, and brings principally in- 
 oratorio and concert. As a basso profundo he has no superior, if, indeed, he has an equal.
 
 AMALIE MATERNA. 
 
 The great prima donna of Gennan opera, Amalie Materna, was born at St. Georgen, Styria. She made her 
 first appearance on the stage at the Thalia Theatre, Gratz, about 1864. Soon afterward she married Karl Friedrich, 
 a popular German actor, and with him was engaged at the suburban Karls Theatre, Vienna, where she sang for 
 some time in operetta. Her ability attracted attention and secured her entrance to the Imperial Opera House at 
 Vienna, where she made her debut in 1S69 as Selika in '• L'.^fricaine," meeting with an instant success. She gained 
 a world-wide reputation at the Wagner Festival, Bayreuth, in 1876, where she appeared as Bnmnhild in the Niebe- 
 lungen Trilogy. Throughout Europe and the United States she has been received with great favor.
 
 ANNIE LOUISE GARY. 
 
 One of the most famous distinctively American songstresses is Annie Louise Gary, ■who was born at Wayne, 
 Kennebec county, Maine, where her father was a physician. She took lessons in singing from Lyman \V. Wheeler 
 of Boston, sang in churches and concerts there, and then studied at Milan under Corsi. She made her debut in 
 Italian opera at Copenhagen, but then went to Baden-Baden and studied under Mme. Viardot-Garcia. She sang at 
 Hamburg, then was under Max Strakosch in Stockholm, London and the United States, Singing the principal con- 
 tralto and mezzo-soprano roles of grand opera. She appeared in London and the United States under Mapleson in 
 1879 and 1880, and since then in opera and concert in Europe and America. She marrie'i C. !M. Raymond in 18S2.
 
 ADELINA PATTI. 
 
 Adelina Maria Clorinda Patti, the great prima donua, the daughter of Italian singers, was born at Madrid, 
 Spain, but came with her parents, when an infant, to the United States. She developed great musical talent and a 
 phenomenal voice, and at the age of sixteen appeared in opera in New York. In i860 she appeared at the Royal 
 Italian Opera, London, in " La Sonnambula," and at once was recognized as one of the greatest dramatic vocalists 
 that has ever appeared. Her artistic career has been full of great triumphs wherever operatic music is admired, and 
 she has fully maintained her position as a queen of song. Lately she has been singing in concert, her most recent 
 tour of the United States ending in March. i8g4. In private life she is the wifeof Signor Ernesto Nicolini.
 
 ERNESTO NICOLINI. 
 
 Ernest Nicholas, now kuowu to the musical world as Signor Nicolini, was born February 23. 1S34. at Dinard, 
 Brittany, where his father was au iuu-keeptr. He was for a short time a pupil at the Paris Conservatoire ; and from 
 1855 to 1S59 was engaged at the Opera Comique. He theu weut to Italy, singing in the opera houses at Milan, 
 Floreuce, Turiu.aud other cities. His first appearance in London was iu a concert given by Mnie. I^ucca. In 1S71 
 he appeared in I,oudou under Mapleson's management, making marked success as Faust, Raoul and in other roles, 
 then was engaged at Covent Garden for several years, appeared in the United States with Mapleson, and later ia 
 concerts with Mme. Patti. whom he married in 1SS5.
 
 ALMA FOHSTROM. 
 
 From Sweden have come many prime donne who have charmed by the purity and sweetness of their voices 
 and the finished art they V)ring to the interpretation of the principal roles of grand opera. A special favorite among- 
 these is Mile. Alma Fohstrom, who was introduced to the British and American public by Colonel Mapleson, 
 making her English debut at Covent Garden, London, in 1885, as Lucia in 'Xucia di Lammermoor." Later, in the 
 same year, she was heard in opera in the United .States as Lucia, as Zerlina in " Fra Diavolo. " Filina in " Mignon," 
 and in the principal roles of " Maritana." " La Sonnambula," and other operas, and has gained an excellent reputa- 
 tion both in Europe and America, not only in opera but also as a concert soloist of marked ability.
 
 ANTONIO QALASSI. 
 
 Signor Antonio Galassi, one of the most admired bantone singers of the age, was born at Loreto, Italy. He 
 studied there under Signor Benedetto Taddei, and afterward completed his studies under Siguor Fraucesco Lam- 
 perti, of Milan. He made his debut at I,odi in Bellini's opera. " La Strauiera," and he afterward appeared under the 
 management of most of the impresarii ol Italy, then in England and America with Colonel J. H. Mapleson. then 
 with Henry Abbey, and more recently under Marcus Mayer's management with Mme. Patti, in concert. His voice 
 is of excellent quality and perfect training. He has sung in ?ixty-two operas, some of the more notable being 
 "Rigoletto," " L'Africaine," " Aida." "Utello," and " William Tell. ' He is a great favorite in the United States.
 
 HARIE ROZE. 
 
 One of the most famous among the operatic prime donne of our day is Madame Marie Roze. She was bom 
 in Paris, France, March 2. 1S50, her father being M. Roze de la Haye. a prominent lawyer. She entered the Imperial 
 Conservatoire, Paris, as the pupil of Auber, the composer, in whose opera of Fra Diavolo she made her debut at the 
 Grand Opera. She has ever since been noted as one of the greatest dramatic vocalists of the world. Bizet wrote 
 " Carmen," Flotow wrote " L'Ombre," and Auber his last work, " Le Premier Jour de Bonheur," to be created by 
 Marie Roze. She has won highest rank in all the great European capitals and also throughout the United States. 
 The above portrait represents her in " Carmen," in which she is specially famous.
 
 LUIQI ARDITI. 
 
 Signer Arditi was born at Crescentino iu Piedmont, July i6, 1S25, studied at the Consen-atory, Milan, and beg^an 
 as a violin player in 1S40. Ht- produced an overture iu the Caruival of 1S41, then produced his first opera. "I liri- 
 ganti," and iu 1S46 became director of opera at Vercelli. He then went to Havana, from whence he made frequent 
 visits to New York. Boston and Philadelphia, aud he conducted opera at the opeuing of tlie New York Academy of 
 Music in 1S56. He then went to Constantiuople. then bee me musical director of Her Majesty's Theatre, London, 
 in 185S. He was conductor of all of Maplesou's seasons in England and America, and more lately of the Patti concerts 
 in both countries. He is famous as a composer as well as a conductor.
 
 MARCELLA SEMBRICH. 
 
 Oneof the most famous of the prime doiine of this generation i- Mmc. Marcella Sembrich. She was born at 
 Lemberg, in Gallicia, iu February, 1858. Her father, who was a musician, taught her when a child to play the violin 
 and piano, and as a child she played solos in public. She entered the Conservatory at Leraberg under direction of 
 Professor Wilhelm Stengel, and then went to Vienna for further musical study. .She was sixteen before her vocal 
 gifts were discovered. Then she went to study with Lamperti at Milan, and made a brilliant debut in 1877 at the 
 Royal Theatre. Athens, as Lucia. The same year she married Professor Stengel, her former instructor. She 
 first came to the United States in 1S33, under Henry Abbey's management.
 
 MYRON W. WHITNEY. 
 
 One of the most famous and popular of American vocalists is Myron W. Whitney, who has no superior in this 
 country as a bass singer. He was born at Ashbnry, Massachusetts. When he was sixteen years old his parents 
 removed to Boston and after six years of tuition there under E. H- Frost, Mr. Whitney sang in Handel's " Messiah '* 
 at Tremont Temple, and at once established himself as a favorite. He sang in concert about ten years and then 
 went to Florence, where he studied under I.uigi Vanuccini, then went to London and perfected himself in oratorio 
 singing under Randegger. He made a great reputation by his singing in " EHjah " at the Birmingham festival, 
 but since iS76has remained in this country, making for himself wide popularity in opera, oratorio and concert.
 
 MARIE LITTA. 
 
 One of the most promising Operatic careers was cut short when IMarie Ivitta died. Her real name was Marie 
 vou Ellsner, and she was the daughter of a poor luusiciaii. When only ten years old her voice attracted such atten- 
 tion that it led to her being sent to Paris, where she studied first under Mine. Viardot and later under LaGrange. 
 Her debut was made May 20, 1S70. at Drury Lane Theatre, London, as Isabella in " Robert le Diable," to the Alice 
 of Mme. Nilsson. In 1S7S she came back to America with Ma.v Strakosch, with whom she played Lucia, and other 
 prima donna roles with marked success, and later sang in concert, but contracted an illness in 1SS3, and went to 
 her home at Bloomington, III., where she died.
 
 THEODORE THOMAS. 
 
 This great orchestral leader and musical dirtctor was liorn at Hsens, in Hanover, October ii, 1835, removing 
 to the United States in 1845. His father was a violinist and from him Theodore received his musical instruction. 
 When quite a young man he appeared as a solo violinist and also played first violin under Arditi iu the engage- 
 ments of Jenny Lind, Sonlag, Grisi. Mario, etc., and acted part of the time as conductor. He became a conductor 
 of symphony concerts ; then in 1S7S director of the College of Music. Cincinnati, then conductor of the New York 
 Philharmonic Society. His orchestras, first in New York and later in Chicago, became world-famous. He was also 
 director of the American Opera Co. for several seasons, and musical director cf the World's Columbian E.xposition.
 
 EnriA JUCH. 
 
 Majesty's Theatre, as Fihna .n ■■>-g"--^ ■ • t L Magt Klute " Martha in " Martha," Marguerite in "Faust." 
 Violettain " Traviata," the Q;;«\° ,!^ f "^^.^^'i, p'^r^.o "'e <:• Then she sang in Wagnerian roles as Elsa, 
 
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 WALTER DAMROSCH. 
 
 Although a young man Walter Damrosch has taken a leading place among American musical directors. His 
 father, Dr. Leopold Damrosch. was director of the New York Oratorio Society from its organization, in 1873. and the 
 New YorkSymphony Society, from its formation in iSyS, until his death in 1SS5. Just before his death. Dr. Damrosch 
 had been directing the German opera at the Metropolitan Opera House. His son Walter succeeded him as director 
 of the Oratorio and Symphony Societies, and became assistant director of the opera. Walter Damrosch was born in 
 1832. received a thorough musical instruction from his father, and since 1SS5 has held high rank among the great 
 musicians of the United States. He married Margaret Blaine, a daughter of the late statesman, James G. Blaine.
 
 HELENE HASTREITER. 
 
 One of the most successful operatic artists of American birth is Mme. Helene Hastreiter. who was born in 
 I,ouisviIle. Ky.. November 14,1858. She had the benefit of instruction from various masters, including the famous 
 Laraperti. of Milan, and she made her debut in Italy, singling in Milan. Florence, Trieste. Rome, etc. She then 
 returned to the United States and sung with great success in concert and oratorio. Then, when the American 
 Opera Company was organized, she was engaged as one of the dramatic soprani. In iSSS. she went to England and 
 sang in concerts under Mapleson's management, and later was heard at the principal musical centers in opera. 
 Her voice is mezzo in quality, but has remarkable compass. She is the wife of Dr. Burgunzio. an Italian physician.
 
 EniL FISCHER. 
 
 To the numerous votaries of the Wagnerian opera in this country the name of Eniil Fischer represents the 
 ideal of such roles as that of Wotau in " Die Walkure " and Hans Sachs in " Meistersinger." Herr Fischer was a 
 favorite in Europe before he came to this country in iS8S, and at New York was welcomed as the leading basso of a 
 company that included LiHi Lelimauu and Max Alvary. He was again seen during the season of I'^go-iSqi at the 
 New York IMetropolitan Opera House, when nineteen of the principal German operas were produced in sixty-seven 
 performances Herr Fischer is a dramatic basso with a voice of excellent quality and a most artistic conception both 
 of the musical and dramatic requirements of the Wagner operas.
 
 QUISEPPE DEL PUENTE. 
 
 or the operatic barito.es that have heco.ue pop.iar ,„ the ^ "^^^^ ^^^l^^^^^^^:^ °^ ^^^^^ 
 deserved reputation than Signer Del Puente. After a tranung as a s.nger n, Ita y, he '-^e h s cle„ l. 
 
 ,873. as Conte Rodolfo in " La Sonnambula.- under Cor Mapleson s manag^Mn. U - -^e^ ' ^^^.J^.^ 
 
 sarto that he was first heard in this country, as Escam.Uo .n -C^""-; " r;;;^;;';^ " 1 Le'scaut in - Manon," the 
 
 hisfpenx much of his time in this country and is a special favorite with Amer.can aud.ences.
 
 LUIGI RAVELLI. 
 
 Oneof the three or four greatest operatic tenors of the age is Luigi Ravelli. whose voice, sweet and powerful, 
 is especially eflective in the upper register. He had sung with some success in the opera houses of Southern Europe, 
 previous to his appearance in London in 1S79. In iSSo he made his American debut in New York as Edgardo iu 
 " Lucia," and afterward was a member of Mapleson's company each season until 1SS8. Among his more notable 
 roles in this country were those of Don Jose in "Carmen," Don Caesar de Bazau in "Maritana," and Fra Diavolo. 
 He has also played, in London, Don Otto in "Don Giovanni," Faust, and the Flying Dutchman; his later appearances 
 having been in London under Sir Augustus Harris' management.
 
 HARIE VAN ZANDT. 
 
 Miss Van Zandt, who is one of the most gifted of the great vocalists given by the United States to the 
 operatic stage, is a product of the Texas prairies, having been born in tile Lone Star State in iS6i. Her lather was 
 a ranch owner there, but suffered from the ruin caused by the war. When Marie's gilts of voice were discovered, 
 she went to study in the East, and afterward with Laniperti in Milan. She made a tour of Northern Europe, where 
 she gained a great reputation, then appeared at the Opera Coniique, in Paris, where she met with great success in 
 " Mignon " and other roles, afterward appearing in London, in 1S77, under Colonel Mapleson. and since then in all 
 the musical centers of Europe and America with marked success.
 
 FRANZ REMMERTZ. 
 
 German music and musicians have had much to do with musical development in the United States, and many 
 of our most famous vocalists are of German V>irth, One of the most gifted and popular is Franz Remmertz, of New 
 York. He was born at Dusseldorf in 1S45 and wa,s being educated as an architect, but his voice attracting attention, 
 he studied at Munich and there made his debut as an operatic basso. In 1869 he came to New York, and has since 
 been prominent there and elsewhere through the country as a singer in concert and German opera. He has been 
 principal bass soloist also at most of the nation al.S^ngerfests and at great musical festivals, his excellent voice and 
 trained art giving him a prominent place among the leading singers of this country.
 
 MME. FURSCH=nADI. 
 
 Mme. Fiirsch-Madi has an international reputation as one of the greatest of operatic prime donne. She had 
 been a favorite in London and through Kurope for several seasons before coming to this country with Maplesou's 
 company, in 1SS2. Here she became a great favorite in " Lucrezia^' " L' Africaine," " II Trovatore," and as Donna 
 Anna in " Don Giovanni." She has been back to the United States several times since, and confirmed her high 
 reputation in these visits. She has sung for several seasons past at the Royal Italian Opera. London, adding Ortrud 
 in " Lohengrin," and other great roles to her repertoire, and also meeting with success as a concert and oratorio 
 soloist of the first rank, in the concerts of the London PhilharmonicSociety and other leading musical organizations.
 
 MLLE. NIKITA. 
 
 One of the youngest and most promising of operatic prime donne is Miss Nicholson, known to the operatic 
 world as " Mile. Nikita." She is an American, was born in 1S72. and as a child attracted attention by her vocal 
 gifts, making her first public appearance at Washington, D. C. Afterward she appeared in numerous concerts 
 through New England, where she was billed as "■ The Miniature Patti." Then she went to Europe and studied 
 under Maurice .Strakosch, then made her debut at Her Majesty's Theatre in I^ondon, with later appearances in 
 Paris, St. Petersburg, and various other cities in Europe and America. She has appeared with great success both 
 in grand opera and as a concert soloist, and has become popular on both sides of the Atlantic.
 
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