MISS JANET WALDORF.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 324, 27 January 1902, Page 2

MISS JANET WALDORF.

A DISTINGUISHED ACTRESS,

A raie theatrical treat is in store , r Gisborne 111 the season of the Charming young American actress" Miss Janet Waldorf and her powerful W '^ Ch I s t 0 c °mmeTe at the Theatre Royal on Saturday next. Bliss Waldorf commenced her stair c , a Xt’- a ! Juliet »» "Romeo and Juliet some six years ago only, hi -New York, where competent critics at once acknowledged her a debutante cl exceptional talent, and even went so iar as to prophesy that she would ere long become a “star” actress. The talented young American was not lone in reaching this desirable stage in he 1profession, for after two years travel and stage experience, Miss Waldorf was accepted as one of the finest exponents of Shakespearian roles in the United States. After a very comprehensive tour of America, Miss Waldorf fancied she would like to see the world, and with the plaudits of San I-rancisco still ringing pleasantly in If r ea rs, steamed west through the Golden Gate hound for the Cast The tour commenced at Honolulu, where the brilliant young artist was warmiv received. Japan was next visited, and in that land of a thousand joys Miss Waldorf again scored heavily, ‘a spec-

ucing maue oi open-air performances. From the Land of the Chrysanthemum Miss Waldorf proceeded to Shanghai, and again made a huge sue-' cess. Hong Kong was next- visited • that metropolis of the East being a veritable gold mine for the company. A “by-request” visit was then pail to Canton, whence ship was taken hack to Hong Kong en route to the Philippines. After a most perilous voyage and when the steamer had almost been given up for lost. Manila was reached. The Filipino war being then at its height, and the city in consequence being crowded with the men of the United States armv, Miss Waldorf received a terrific welcome, for the poor fellows had not seen “ one or their own ” for a very long time. A six weeks’ season was played there to excellent business, and prior to their departure a performance was given in aid of the first English Church to be erected in the Group. Short visits were then paid to Singapore. the Straits Settlements, ar.i Burmah previous to entering upon a long season in Calcutta. In that city, too, honors were thrust upon Miss Waldorf, her performances evoking great enthusiasm. She then visited Lucknow, Cawnpore, Jubblepore, Benares, Missoorie, and even went up as far as Peshawnr near flip T\vhpr Pikc

in her thirst for adventure. On returning South seasons were played in Madras, Bombay, and Colombo, where the mailboat was caught for Australia, and so on to New Zealand. The tour of the colony has been a huge success, and everywhere Miss Waldorf has been nominated one o' the finest- actresses that ever appeared in New Zealand. The season in Gisborne is limited to five nights, a change of bill to be given every evening. Marie Louett’s great play, <“ Ingomar " will be the opening piece, and will lie followed in order by “ Camille,” “ Romeo and Juliet.” “ The Lady of Lyons,” and “ The Merchant of Venice.” The box plan will be opened at Miller’s on Wednesday morning, when doubtless ttae | will be a tush tor