STAGE GOSSIP.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1322, 26 August 1915, Page 31

STAGE GOSSIP.

Signor Caruso, the celebrated tenor, says that no man is as well known as he thinks he is. and tells of an incident that occurred when he was motoring in America once. He says;—“My car broke down, and while the chauffeur was repairing it I entered a farm house to get warm. The farmer and I chatted in the kitchen before the wood stove, and when he asked me my name I told him modestly that I was Caruso. ‘Caruso!’ he exclaimed—‘Robinson Caruso, the great traveller. Little did I ever expect to see a man like you in this here humble kitchen, sir.’ ” ♦ * ♦ * THE NEW OMAR. Ah, all you players, fill the cup that clears Your minds of sorrow o’er the flying years; And if your salaries won’t run to wine. There’s lots of comfort in a dozen beers. When you and I shall find this season past 'Think, what a long, long while the stage shall last; And when Life’s drama, shall begin again Let’s hope our names are printed in the cast. We are no other than a moving row •Of Bohemian shadow shapes that come and go. And when the blooming season is quite done You’ll find us pacing Broadway to and fro. —Washington Star.