The New York Clipper (May 1903)

m mJM Of nce> "^ .^cr to ATOld nlatabea •■« (• . *-Ji the prompt dellTery of the •v."— luTreVttoed in thU lUt, an *'j/, for tlfe letter. .iKBed with the f!?i nnme and -ddre.. »Qd the line 2"bn.lnA. followred Uy the .ender. _«.» alio be eucloned- "KeiT.e "leBtloB the date tor aaat- »ert S« THB ChlPPBH 1. which the utter* •*»« '«" "*''• adTertUed. ""• LADIBS' LIST. THE ISTETW YORK CLIPPER. i87 letter* I Aation, Marg. Artiur, Fran. BarrettUarlon Barr,Mrg.C.GJ Burg. •'«o* Birrett. 0»ce BltcWord, Lot Bool. , . Aiu Josefa Belmont, Klor. Brockman, M- BrMD, _ lira. Thoa. BnrdieM.Bdna BlancbanJ, Amelia Barber, Mme. Madfllae Bryant, i'lor. Bradford, Ada Corel Coogleton Ciinmetta.Nell CurtlB, Vera Csatle, Agnea Chevee, Clara ChrlsUe, Marie Craig, lotiej Clark, Grace Col, Maude Cardowole, Jessie Coatello, Adg. Clay, Helen SI Cook, Gerald. Crabtree, Lot. Caicf, Jennie Chester, Ida Cbester, Helen Carl, Estella Clarkln. Uarth ColemaD, Un. Aat Clark, Aggie Cardownle, Jessie Downs, Edith Darenport, Mrs. M. Z. Dupre, Jean. Deane, Sadie Davla, Maud Drake, Martha Davis, Sadie L. Dale, Rath C. Dresser, Louise Dagwell, Aur. Davis, Mrs. Bal Ellis, Pay Esmond, Flora Eileen, Alice Elwood, Fran. Ethardo. Naomi GdirardB, Paula Engstrom Sls:i Nugent, Maud Erana, Nevaro, Barb. Kath^n M. O'Brien, Ellnore Slst. ' Mrs. T. J, Boirell, Boph. HutcblnsoD, Mrs. K Bill, Bose Hall, Mabel Hamilton, Mrs. W. J. Hopkins, May Hanlon, Toma HutchlDBOn, Kate Harrlaon, Mabel Huaeil, Daisy V. Banes, Gcrt Hurd, Isabelle Hillard, Helen Ullton,MuaaJ Hlckey. Bessie T, Hoey, May Jacsln, Bell Jobnstone, Mrs. Eugene Irar, Lottie Koapp, Essie King, Louise Kqoz, Jean. Larkio, U&e Iieyland, Bert L. Little, a. 3. Leslie, Leona Lesley, Booita Laurence Clara Leland, B. Louise LeRoy, Mrs. H LaSerida, Miss Lewis, Inez LaSound, Delores Lynotto, Catb. Langdon, » Bardie LaVarde. Lll. Little, Marie Leroy, Goldle Murray, Car. Mayo, Mrs. F.G Milton, Lola Mathews, Zoa Murray, Eliz. Milton, J. Mate, Bonnie Mercier, ■ Edwlna Mudge, Eva Bdarguerlte, Petite Meredith, Carrie V. McAIoon, Alice V. Moore, Clara Mooney. Ida Mora, Helena Montrose, Louise Mlltoo, Belle Nichols. Nellie V. Emerald, Mon Falrchlld, Leola M. Ford,Amerlcan Freese, Delia Franklyn, Lot. Fay, Anna E -GrtiTillla.Boaa -Price,. Dora O'Bamey, Georgle Ott, Mrs. Matt Planka, Mme. Portello, Car. Purdon, Mabel 0. Green, Alma Pearce, Graham, Elsie Mrs. Leslie Gladstone, Jen PatteraoD, Q-»rd, Behb P Dora Gl!»u4 Lottie Payton, Rose Gume^ Alice Palmer, Clara HerrlDft Ella Purtell, Jen, GEKTLBMBK'S LIST. Patterson, Dora Pryme, Beta Powers, Uyrt. Price, Lll. D. Both, Loudle Itay, Helen Reed, Olga Boblnson, Mae <2c) BoattlDO, A. Bocamork, ilary Raymond, Pearl Richard, Abbie Raymond, Ruby Risse, Bern. Raymond. Lizzie B. Sydelt. Rose Stevens, Lll. J Sadol Madeline 8el(ion,Mre.DC SIgfrled, Clara Smith, EIlz. M Sewell,Mr9.TU Sharp. Bessie Shirley, Lll. Smith, Llazle Saoford. Maude E. Suglmet, Mile. Symonds, LotOe W. StLeon, D. V. (2e. ButlKT, Mr8.R L. Stewart, Hat. Soleret, Miss Stevens. Minnie Tburlaw Lucky Tarr. Nellie Q. Tucker. Etble Tuexen. Ous. Towner Slst. Thurston. Grace Thayer, Blanche Toblns, The Thompson, Delia Urline, Edna Vaughn, Elsie Vida, Mile. Vernon, Lottie Vernon, Gladys VonColton, Mae Vincent, Mabel VonTllse, Baroness Verene, Rosal. Wlllard, Cor. Whltlock, Gen Warren, Mrs. Edw'd Winston Laura Watkins, Anna Wolf. Helen K Wells. Battle Wilbur, Bee WilltaiirB, Amy M. WIlllaniB, Ida Webb, Myrtle Webber, Carrie Worka, Mary Wolf, Helen B Williams, Amy M. Williams, Hat Wilson, Lizzie Wilson, Vera Wells, Edna Tberrl, Battle Yale, Anna Adams, Joe "Acrou the P«dfle"Co. Altea, Gall AlbnHns, Eog. Aldcn, Ham Alston, A. C. Arthur, Dan. Armand, H. Alburtiis, Mor. Adonaiiae, Armgraugb Ambrose, Frank Amour & Ducrovr Austins, Toss. Adams, Adolph Adains, Q. V. Allyns, The Axcell, D. 8. Arthur, D. 7. Alblnl, — Allen, V. a Aabbey, Ferd. B. Adams. £d. F. Anderson, Mgr Armstrong & Wright Byron & Langdon Byron, F. Burns, Thos. Boardman, Claude Baldwin. L, 8. Brookes, Com. Bruno, C. Bean, Wm. Bush AGordOD Blltts, Geo. Bailey, Frank Barnell, Edw. Baker, Tom Q. Bent, F. D. Bartlne & DeoDzo Boms, Tom Bryant, Bug. Benedict, J. W Blanchard, Al. Beale, Hal L. Burkner, Art. Buachblnder, J Bowles. A. T. Brownie, Geo. Barrett Bros. Bomvate, Jack Blair & „ , McNulty Burleigh, S. Z. Bolton, B. L. Bnrke, Dr. Bancroft. J. Bazlle & Cully Bovyer. O. A. BIgelow, Fred A. BImes, Joe Bryan, T. B, |«rry, J. H. Blasco, Robt Bernard, _ „ Jtrnloi Bailey, Bd. Celmoat, CK Bealian, Billy Da Bruce, KlrkR " ' Burkbart, U.E Babb. Morris Barns. Jim Baugh, Jim Barrett, Bar. Burtino, Burt Burke, Elmer Barron. Geo. Browning, Art Buel, KemoJiu CJlfford &Cline Clifton, Wm. Champion, J.O. Cook, Ben Comedy Four Covington, Ben Conn, Hugh Charters, 8pen Conn &Canrad Carter, L. J. Clark, Bar. Compello, Francis Carrier, J. T. Collins, Monte ColuiablanTrlo Carlo, W. C. Campbell, J. C Clltford, Billy Clay, Prof. Cllftord &Clln» Cralner, R. O. Carlton, Carl Connors Jr., J. C. earner, O. V. Carpenter.F.V. Crawford.Jack Corey, B. F. Collins, Blllle Crottj Trio C&aselt, Jack Callahan Opera Co. Cahlll, J. B. Clayton, Frank Cousins, Jack Cross, A. C. Clair, Bar. Carey k Murphy Colvllle, Chaa Cole & Johnsof CIlITord &Cilne Curren. J. P. ColemoD. Dan CIlITord. Walt Crosby, Gns Cook, C. A. Cummlngs.Kld Cook, Bnile Cheyenne Joe Driscoll. Jas. Daogerfleld. D Dnpree. Geo. Dobbs. Wither Diamond & Diamond Dexter. P. 8. Daahlngton, A. P. Drane, Grant Deavea, W. E. Drolsa, 8 Thoa. V. Defbosq, Alf. Dodge, Frank Darcy, F. Davis, C. M. Deino, H. H. Defiance Comedy 4 Delliso, Roger Dicey, Edwin DeVoe, Frank DeBlere (mysterious DeNoyer, J. E. Donaldson.T.O Desbon, Frank Dhoudo, Nar. Devlne, J. A. DoLaln, Har. Davidson, Taylor DeCoursey. Edwin DePew, Thos. Davidson, J.W DIlkB, J. C. Davenport, Edwards, Har Eldswortb,F.B Earl, H, H. EaRtoD. Billy Elmore, Geo. Erlckson, Ed. Evans. Wni. Enunett, Hugb J. Eldridge.Robt Eckhart, G. C. Fantas, Jim Fitzgerald, Gerald Felch, Stanley Fordham, Art. Prank, Donald Flynn, J. D. Foot! BonI, Romeo Fox, Ed. Fogarty, Jas. Fuller. Max W Ferguson, .\Iur Francis, 8. E. Fuller, M. W. Francis, Geo. FIske. Chas. L Fttzpatrick Family Foster, J. J. Flaherty, J. S. Fox, W. H. Fuller, M. W. Fritts. Guy FerRU3on,J.M. Follett, J. B. GrllTen, Mnrt. Goodrich. J.W. Graham, R. E. Gavin. Frank Qagnon,BertC. Goodwin, H. Golden, Rich. ••Gambler's Daugnter"Co Oreiner. Art Ollnseretty, Anton Ortoter, F. L. Blanning, Lod McOenty.Basll McCuiker B.J. McMaatersOeo Malltnin. Jno, Murphy, Mark Meers Trio Milton. L. Mellea. Geo. Martelta k Lancaster Monte Myro, Joe Mortlmer.H.C. Masand. Will MunsOD, Ed. Manltbya, Mus Milton. B. C. Martin, Norm. Miller, Ctro (tele.) Morton, J. J. Mackey, Edg. Marlon ADean .Madden, L. B. Marton.BertD. Marsball, Jack Mitchell A Edna Mortimer, b. c. McDowell, Ray McKee, H. B/ Manderlllc, Frei B. Mnldoon, Young Mailer, Ed. Miller, "01 McWade, Grecory, tf. L. Qoodrlrk, J. W Qendron, Fred Ooodbiie,W.M. Gllmore, B. I Grant, C. W. G reiser, W. S. Oaoell, Bar. Golden. Rich. Ollnseretty, Ali: W, Orelvea, J. T. GlSord, E, Garon, And. Gasnon A Pollock Glass, J, L. Grant, C. W. Greene, W. H Gray. Wm. Garland, Phil. Qilllban, Earl Galster, Vern. Grand Op. Trio Oilman, E. B. Gordon, Geo. Goixolo, Fralc Hllilard, N. U Hartlgaii,W.U. Ulckey, Nell Hall. Blll&R, Hastings, B«a Uermanetti, Henu. Hatch, Jos. Huntley, J. H. Huntly, P. W, Hemp, Jos. F. Harford, Hen. aimer, "Ulg" Hartweli A McWade, E. L Porter Murphy, Tonv Harris, Clem. Mclntyie,C.H. Hamllton.W.J. Moorhead, Hyatt, Dan H. C. Hcnshaw, J, E Moeller, Bauser. Geo. Chas. A. HutchlDson, Miles, Burr Q. L. Moore, J. R Homes, Fred McEnroe, Joe Howard, Bert Morton, C. E. Uemlng, R. Martin Bros. Harris, Bobby McKanlasa. — Heckman. S. U (violinist) Hojgan, R. A. Millard, Sam Hin. W. B. Maltland, C. L Home, H. F. Mack, J. C. Holland, J. A. Nelson, Claude Hinea, Geo. H. Noble, H. V, Hasklns, Nath Nusze, Wm. Hlgglns. D. J. Xoble. Mart. Harvey. Great Nlemelers, 3 Hayes, Eldm. Nlcbols, Cbarl. Havens, John Norton, Joe Henry A Nesblt, Wm.H. Frances Nevaro, Chas. Hopkins, Alb. North, Tom Held. W. C Nagei &Adams Handy, W. C. Norqulst. Fred Hardy, M. O'Toolc, Cbaa. Jackson. Wm. O'Neill, Edw, Judge, Ed. OnzoB, Great Jones A Sutton Ott, Jf. E, Johnson, J. C Okla. Bill Jackson, B. M. OlmJ, (reo. Jeffart, T. F. O'Brien, T.J.A. James, Al. Otts, 4 Johnstone, Ott, Matt Gordon Ott, P. A. Jacobs, J. M. Patrick, J. C. Johnson, Car. Pattie, Mr. Jones, Frank Price, H. M. Jones, P. J. Preston, J. A. Kelly A Paroeli, T. J. VIolette I'earl, Billy Kennard, Ed. Patton, Gold. Kettewoon, Paddock, Bert Walter Patten, Geo. Si Kerr, E. A. Patton, R. B. Kewell, V. Powell, Clar. Keith, Edwin Price, H. M. Keller, Geo. Palmer, Joe King, Burt L. Pbeipbs, E. A. Kammetter, Parsola, Jas. E. O. Paiker, Burt Eammetter. Patton, R. E. J. F. Phillips, F. L. Kelly A Pouder,Qeo W, VloI«tte Palmer, Lou Kennedy, J. P. Pearce, Geo. Kreltz A I'Ascatel, Del. Hawkins Plnkbam, B. A Klngborn, W. Patter A Kel^, Perry Co. Sam A Ida Permane Bros Eammerer Piel, U. J. A Ray Pool, Fred Kunkle, Geo. lioss A Lewis Keller, Wm. Rodel, R. A. Kine A Riley, Joe Golthold Uosc, Harry Klein, Lee A. Ryan, John Karlce, Wm. Raymond A mile, 0. W. Caverly LeRoy, — Robinson, Lucas, Wm. Wm. F. Lynds. A. B. Rnssell, Fred Lepler, Har. Ridsdale, LeMoyue Bro.s Franli LeJess, Tbeo. Radcllffe, Link, Billy Claude Lyonell, Rlsedale, Fred Prof. LeR. Raymond, Leighton, J. A Maurice Levitt, V, D. Ray, Fred Long, Nick Rhodes, J. B. Leonard, Jns. Rose, lew Loder, Chas. Rising, Will S, Lonergan, Les Rogers, W. F. LeWItt, Chas. Read. A. B. La Veil, P. P. Reynolds, Laurence, Hal. Lew C Lam,ont, B.&O Rosalre. Robt. I.awrence, W.A Huth, Scott Love, Art, Russell, F. J. Lombson, Hoper, 9. N. Geo. D. Ilaymond. C, R LcBoy A Rising, W. S. Clayton Russell, Fred Lower, W. N. RIano, J, W. Lanar, Benson RozIno, J. W. Lorrett, H. M. Rlctoo, — Lambert, Ern. (jag.) LaBelle, Wm. Rowland A Louder & Clifford Stanley, Rnfferty, Jno. Laurence, Roberts, Reg. H. L. Reed. A. P. Lnmarr. Art Rnssell A Meckllng.W.A. Buckley Madden, Louis Rarefdiide, Miller, Sam C. Geo. H. McVeigh, Jno. Rex, R. S. Morris, John Randall, Owly Mabnra. Fra'kI Russell, Lawr.l Mack. John IStone.Rurt 2c.| SEE NOTICE! AT HBAD OF LIST, ♦ «» OONNECTICDT. Sbea, T. B. Sooln, John Spoonet Dram. (Nj. Sylvester, Alb, Sanger. «jeo, Soblke. Qua Stewart A Raymond Shlpman, Jim SIdonla. Mr. Sweatman.WV Stevins. B. J, 8ummer«,_ In Stanley, Bar. Seymour, Dave Salmon, Geo. Seymour, 0. 0 Standard Quar Spissel Bros. Snovel. B. H. Simpson, Ed. Spears, Chas. Sbedman, W.8. SmltSTF. B. Savllle, Qas Spooner Dram. Co. Snow, (}eo. W. Stuber, Fred 8 Hbeldon, H. 8. Swain, W. I. Sanglear, Chas Bbaw, J. J. Seymour, 0. H St. Leon, Alt StLeon, Syl. (ee.) Stuber, Fred Snader, E. L. Scout, Titus Stewart, Wm. Smith, R. W. Schmidt, Wm. C Stanley, W. H Scanlln, P. J, Seward, Fred Sawyer, T. & Summers, Geo. a. Spauiding. Sterling. Lou Salmon. Geo. Stowe. Bart Singer, Sam Stevens, W. H St.Ongo, Fred Slegnist, C. Sidonla, R, Smith ASmltta Snoad, Russell Stockfleld, C. J. Seymour, Bay TowneLeonard Thompson, Richard Tiech, Ted Tayler, C. a Turner, Jas. Thorpe, O. "Two Merry Tramps" Co. Thomas. H. M. Tellery, Wm. Tambull, P. W Talbot Louis Tomllnson,R.E Toledo, — Tallman, Ed. Troubadours. 3 Thomas. Dick Taylor. Albert Velderka, H. Vogel, J. W. Vance, B. B. Vernon. — Wells, Jake Williams, Gus Wells. H. B. Whitneld, J. T WhttesldeJack Woodward. Capt. Wolfe, Jim Wayne A Lamar Wilson. Al. Wilson, T. t, Wheeler Punch Wlntzlnger Joe Williams, Leon Weston. A. H. Woods, Jas. Woods, Jobn Walllnfford, W (f Whltbe<;k.'s. 8 Wilson, Jack Willis, Woods. Wade, H. B. Wright A Fillmore Wards, Al. WlIklnson.C.F. Wills A Collins Williams, Jack T. Weed, L. B. Wataoa Har. Wild, a A. Winters. W. Bunks Winter, W. B. Watson Jr., Harry Winter, J. J. Wheeler, W. B West. Deforest Walthall, Hen White, E. C. Wilde, R. A. Worsaiv, D. A. (ee.) Wilson, Geo. Wells. Chas. Westcott, W, P. Whiteside, Jack Wheeler, I. Vana WaMell, Har. WIedman's Sboiw Yonng, C. J. Youtnrkey, Prince Zellta. — Zat Zam, — Zeda, H. L. Brldixepart.—At Smith's Colonial The- atre (Edward C. Smith, maoagerji.—Mil- dred Holland, In "The Lily and the Prince." .May 4, played to S. R. O. "The Qut>en of the Hlgnway" did well 5, 6. Primrose A Dockstader jplaycd. to big business. 7, and the Dainty Paree Uurlesquers, 8, 9, did well. Booked: Isabel Irving, in "The Crisis." 11; Mrs. Flske, la "Mary of Magdala,'' 12; Kilties Band 13, "Lady Audley's Secret" 14- 16. Pom's Tiikitiiii (S. Z. Poll, manager).— The bill for week of 4 enjoyed bis business. Current: RIccobono's Horses, Colby and Way, Mullen end Corelll, Jordan and Welch, Laura Comstock and her troupe, Hal God- frey and company, and 5Iosber a Terrlera Nr/iES.—The success of Manager B. C. Smith, of the Colonial Theatre, was evidenced last week when be purchased a beautiful new home at the comer of Fairfield and Colorado Avenues, the aristocratic portion of this city. The property cost $24,000, and was formerly owned by A. W. Paige, ex- speaker of the Connecticut Hoose of Reorr- sentatlves. The property will be beaotliled. an extensive stable added, and the residence occupied by Maniger Smith a* a bone. It la one of the moat bctotlfal In the dtr.... During the week of 11 a branch of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will be esUbllshed In tills ilty The Colonial Theatre win close the last day of this month A cooling plant has been Installed In Poll's Theatre to keep the temperature down In the hut weather. The house will do business tbroiighnnt the Summer. Stage mectonicSe The working staff at the various theatre* In Washington. D. C, is as follows: JVattonol Theatre —H. Sauter, master carpenter; M. A. Sberwod, property master; Walter Burke, electrician: Walter Kube, scenic artist Oolsmfila rkeatre—William PhllliMi, master carpenter: E. Lloyd, property mas- ter; W. Collins, electrician; Luclen Duffy, scenic artist. Lafai/ette Theatrt —^William Browier, master carpenter: Bert Gibson, property master; Edwsrd Orabam, electri- cian : M. Morgan, scenic artist Ohaie't Theatre —Douglaas Allen, master carpen- ter; Chaa Lenman, property master: Fred Gates, electrician; James Lewis, scenic art- ist Academy of Jfiisio—Frank White, mas- ter carpenter; B. Stebbena, property mas- ter; Clarence Burke, electrician. Lyoeuiit Jhcatre —J. Johnson, master carpenter; H. Richie, property master; J. Dooley, elec- trician; Milton Slemmer, scenic artist £fflp<r« Theatre—3. Bcbllling, master car- penter; H. Parsons, property master; W. Williamson, electrician. Walter Kobe, scenic artist of tbe National Theatre, has been very busy for tbe last four or live weeks painting two handsome Interiors for stock use. The full stage fore* at the Columbia has been busy for weeks preparing for the Galland Stock Co. Henry Sauter, the veteran stage carpenter of the National Theatre, and bti assistants are building a large houseboat which thev in- tend to use thiB coming Summer trip, aoing sli the islsnds on tbe Potomac, m&klDg tbe final stop St Scab's Island, where they will spend the month of August Master Machinist Mohn, of tbe Bijou, Jersey City; Msster Machinist Al. Holitetn, with Al. H. Wilson, and Electrician James Hannan, of the Bijou, Joint owners of "Got on the Frontier," have secured Indian* from the government, and will have tbeir acting caat completed early In June. Tbe tbree owners, all members of Local B9, will buckle down to work tbe first of next month. Leon Mobn will paint the scenery. William P. Prescott, who was for thirty- eight years chief stage mechanic at the Bos- ton Theatre, Boston, died at his borne In that city on Wednesday, May 6. He waa seventy-iour years of age, and had been connected with tbe above theatre up to with- in two years ago. "Over NIsgara Falls," which Is said to be scoring heavily with its spectacular third act, depicting the great waterfall. Is to have another novelty next season that promises to rival anything heretofore attempted In the scenic line. Master Mechanic Jobn Pacini Is now working under direction of Manager Rowland In perfecting a scene which Is to represent the lagoon at the Buffalo Expo- sition, with several electric launcbe* lo operation. 4«» NEW JBR8BY. Newark.—Business was better generally last week than on the preceding one. Newabk Theatux (Lee Ottolengoi, man- agerl.—The regular season ends at this house with the engagement of Primrose A Dockstader's Minstrels this week. Tbe sparkling entertnlument provided by this company always commands attention In Newark, and should close the season bril- liantly The work of Da Wolf Hopper and bis entire company, in "Mr Pickwick," was loted as must praiseworthy last week, and was thoroughly enjoyed by large audiences. Corse Payton ana his Brooklyn Theatre Stock CO;^ headed by Una At>cll Urlnker, will begin a Spring engagement of two weeks at this house Monday, Mav 18. CoLUiiDiA TiiEATBB (M. J. Jacobs, mana- ger).—SIclodrama gives way to comedy this week, lu "Mickey Finn," and the chango will no doubt benefit business. Clever spe- cialties form part of the entertainment, and Introduce : Perry end Leancrd, Russell and Tlllyne, Watson and Stone, Joe and noun Kelly, and Lillian Perry, "The Denver Br- prese pleased good houses last week. "In the Shadow of Night" Is hocked for week ut 18. BiifiBB Tbeatbb (H. M. Hvama, mann- jer).—Light enterlalnmcut is also the order icre this week, as Billy Van makes his ap- pearance in "Bolivar's Busy Day." Special- ties by Henrietta Tedre, Ali'i. Cameron, Wil- liam Zenell, J. A. Heall. Frank Evans and the Aeolian Four vary the fun. "McFndrteu's Row of Flats" drew fair business last week, "Pickings from Puck" comes week of IS. Br,A>'BV'B TitEATRB (Chss. B. Blaney, manager).--This week tbe stock company support Howard Halt, In "Tbe Liberty Boys." "A Nutmeg Match" proved popular with the patrons last week. "Her First False Step will occur week of 18. Wamviann's TurATKB (W. 8. Clark, man- ager).—Burlesque returns to power this week with Rice A Barton's Extravaganza Co. f; Jeraer Oltr. — "Pleklng* from Pack" ckxad a medium week.at the Aeademr Uay 8, Joseph UurpbT reaped constderabi* ad- vantage In point of attendance, at tbe BIJon, bv giving Vhree performances for the o^ poans of at Mary's parish during his week's stay, PatroDage at the Bon Ton was of the usual standardT AcADBMT (Frank B. Henderson, manager). —^Tbe people here for week of 11, for the police benefit: Hungarian Boys' Eland, Gil- lett'* dogs, Canfleld and Carieton, Bifle Fay, Jame* Hlclunond Olenroy, Howe and Scott McCab^ Sabine and Vera, and tbe Wilton Bros. Bi,roa (John W. Holme*, manager).— "Happy Hooligan" is tbe offering for 11-16, "(hieen of the Highway" 18-23. Noras.—Manager Will Rosa, of "Shore Acre*," was In tbe city a few days last week, storing his paraphernalia and visiting old time friends... .Tressurer Harry P. uogan. of the BMou. has hi* annual testimonial June 1 Tbe Academy cloae* tbe regular sea- son 16. Attaches benefit 28 The Bon Ton closed the season 0. s ' Huhofcen,—At tbe Lyric (H. P. Soulier, manager).—^Thls honae closed the regular season Hay 8. Bupiiuc (J, P. (]alnn, manager).—^Tbe first week of the Empire Comedy Co. was Calrly attended, and thoroughly appreciated. "The Lottery of Love" was creditably pre- sented and handsomely staged. For week of 11, "Lost, 24 Hours. Francis Byrne, for- merly with the Frohman forces. Is leading man at tbe Bmpire, and Ivah M. Wills lead- ing lady. Nora.—James R. Rosen, of tbe Roynl Llllputlans, was made an Elk by Hoboken Lodge night of 1. i Atlantto Cltr,—At Ocean Pier Theatre (Harry D'Bsta, representative).—The Phe- Ian Stock Co. played, to good business, week of May 4, and made an excellent reputation with local theatregoers. Coming: Black Pattl 18-20, ■•Why Women Sin" 21-28, Ros- tock's trained wild animals. OCBAN Phr Music Hall, (Harry D'Bsta. representative).—Rice's "Show Girl." one of the finest productions of Its kind ever nre- sented here, had big business week of 4. and on account of its great success bos been retained for week of 11. Glannlnl's Royal ItaHan Band continues Indefinitely. *■» DIBTRIOT OF COLUHBIA. "Brown Among the Daisies" and "Raiding tbe Tenderloin open and close tbe show, and the sneclalttes Include: J. (}ulgley, Bckhoff and Gordon. Bell Trio, Mitchell and Marlon, Olla Hood and Co.. Enher Sisters. t.,afayette Show was well liked last week, particularly the musical act of tbe Five Nosaes Ful- gora'd All Star Co. will be here week of 18. Proc-ior's Theatof (J. .iustln Fynes, general manager).—A continuence of good entertnlument holds patronage up to a grati- fying average here. A bill, novel and com- rlete Is offered this week, boasting Barrows, .ancaster A Co., in"A Jolly Jollier;" Doro- thy Neville, Oaspard Bros., Cooper and Scnall, Musical Bella, Mr. and tirs. Frank Lavarule, Mile. Fora, Julian Rose, and the knitechnoscope. Good attendance prevailed last week. NoTKS.—Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Canfleld, of this city, have retnraed home from their tour with "The Rleenlng Beauty and tbe llcasc" Mr. Canfleld Is superintendent of scenery Arrangements are progressing tor the annual benefit of the executive ataff of Waldmann's Theatre, to occur May 27. Carieton Mncy and Maud Edna Hall have purchased from J. Badfleid Carieton Ibe domestic drama, "When Women Sin." und will appear in It next neneon Jointly.... Mr. KIttler, treasurer, and Mr. Baker, adver- tising agent, of lilnney's Theatre, will receive a benetiF at that bouse on Thursday, May 14. ■ Trenton.—At Taylor's Opera House (A. H. Simmonds, manager).—Laura Biggar was here May 4, and was greeted by a poor bouse. Miss Piggar bad to retire after the lirst act on account of illness, and her role was then pisved by an understudy. Blanche Walsb, S, dellgbted a large audience. In "The Resurrectlou.''^ The whole company was ex- cellent and waa well received. KIks' MIn Ftrels (local snd Camden, N. J. combined) gave nn elegant performance, to a big bouse. Arlon Glee Club (local), 7, did well. Henry Miller 8, bad good business. Paul Ollmora 0, did well. Coming: Mary Flske and Co. 12 and week. Bostocf's animals 18 and week, Richard Mansfield June 3, which close* tbe season at this house. Babnum a Baiut'b CiRCtis will show here iiO. Notes. —Work on the new Trent Thea- tre and tbe new State Street Theatre I* being pushed along rapidly Spring Lake ( Park and tbe Park Theatn, botn Summef l< vaudeville resorts, are getting In shape to opes abont Jane L WnahiiiRton.—At tbe National Tbeatre 'W. U. Rapley, manager).—Wm. Fnvt-rshnm and Kay Oavls, supported by an admirable compan.v, presented "Imprudence," to large and cultured oudlenrea, the satisfaction be- ing most complete. This week, 11-16, Amelia Ringkam nnd her company are presenting "The I'riskv Mrs Johnson." I.leblor's all star production of "Romeo and Juliet" 20. CoLuiiniA TiiiATBE (LuckettADwycr,man- agers).—Last week "The Runaways," Nixon & Zlmmerniann's now mualcal comedy, re- ceived Us 9rst largo city production, and met with Instantaneous favor: the bouses were large and very enthusiastic. This week, 11- 10, R season of comedy by tbe new stock company presents Pertua Galland as Lady Teazle, in "The School for Scandal." The company consists, besides the stars, of Frank Roberta, Wra. Kettrldee, Oeoffr»y Stein, Charles B. Welles, J. B Hoills, Margaret Bourne. Ethel Howard, Fuller Mclllab, Rob- ert V. Ferguson, W. H. Post Arthur Buchan- an, Percy F. I.elch, Robert T. Hickman, Kate Denin Wlliton, and John Blair. Popular prices will prevail. LArAYETTR Ofera Housi (Ira J. T/sMotte, manager).—Lest week the Berger Stock Co. presented "Mis* HobtM." to crowded audi- ences. This week, 11-16, "Resurrection" Is tbe bill. "Charity Ball" la next ACADCUY or Music (John W. Lyons, man- ager).—Last week 'On the Stroke of Twelve" edlflcd the patrons, who crowded tbe bouse all the week. This week, 11-10, Rose Melville, In "81s Hopkins," Is having a record breaking success "A Little Out- cast" next Chare's Grand Tiiiatb* (Miss H. Wini- fred De Witt manager).—The Cbtat Comic Opera Stock Co. presented "Faust." to ex- cellent businesa This week, "Tbe Sere- nade." '"Hie Highwayman" next. Lvucuu TUEATBi (Eugene Kernan, msn- agcr).—I..ast week the Topsy Turvy Co. made good, to crowded bouses. This week, the Oriental Burles<iucrs. Rose Hill next EMfiiiK TiiEATne (M. B. Hchlcslnger, man- agei).—Last week the Empire stock, headed by Avery and Hart, presented "The Hottest Cfoon In Dixie," to standing room only, clos- ing the season with n Sunday night concert, 10, for the benefit of the bouse attacties, which waa largely attended, CiBCi'B liOT, l6lb and H Streets, N. B,— The Bamum A Balloy Show appears bero 11. 12. NoTX.—A smoker at tbe rooms of tbe Iro quols Club. 7, was participated In by A number of professionals visiting the city last week. J. K. Murray, Wm, Gould, Ray- mond Hubbell. F, liny Comstock. John Diini- moro and John T. Sullivan were among the number who entertained the guests. Sara Mae Bndwcll and Master Paul Bodwell, two very clever people, gave dances and posing, wltn great effect * I » IOWA. Cedssr Rapid*.—At Greene'* Opera House (Will 8. Collier, business manager),—^The Murray Comedy Company's second week. May 4-0, opened to big business, with every- body antlalTed. Coming: Lillian Hale Emery Co. 14-16. N. C. Goodwin 20. Notes. —Forepauab-Sclls Broa' Advertl*- Ing Car, No. 2, F'red W. Busey, manager, did effective billing here 6 for tbe show's ap- pearance, 20 F. H. Seymour, contract- ing agent for Oollmar Bros.' Circus, was In town 7. The show Is due at Iowa City 25. Tbe fifth annual convention of the Iowa Retail Grocers' Association meets 12- 14, at tbe Auditorium. A pure food show, In connection therewith, opened 7. » De* Molne*.—At Foster's Opera House iWm. Foster, manager).—Al. O. Field's linstrela made a decided hit Hay 2, and were greeted by two large audiences at mati- nee and evening performances. E. H. Both- frn will present '^If I Were King" IS. Nat Goodwin will cloae the theatrical season at this bouse 21. Oramd Opxba HorsiB (Wm. Foster, mann- r),—North Bros.' Comedians enjoyed good loslnes* week of April 28. Nettle De Ccur- sey. In "An Orpiban's Prayer," May 4-0, drew good business. "Woman Against Woman' comes 18-20. AuoiTOBiuM (Wm. Foster, msnager).— Nordlca-De Reszke-Duss Concert will inks Elace 16. Tbe advance sate Insure* a packed ouse. * Port Dodse.—At the Midland Theatre A Beth Uetervey, manager).—^"Pinafore," nn- er the auspice* of tbe Qoist Military Rand, was far tbe t>e*t ever presented by borne talent In this city. People were turned awa/ Hay 1, and tbe hoose was packed from pit to dome 2. Tbe leads were capably taken by Mabel Ruble, Mrs. Joe Brown, Ursula Ryan, F. Stark, Donald Vincent, Joe Brown and Arthur White, supported by a cboru* of seventy. "Tbe name Keeper" drew only a fair altea bouse April 80. Abmobt Hali, (J. C. Parsons, proprietor). —Cart Qnlat's MlliUry Band Hay 8. » Keoknk.—At tbe Keokuk Opera House B. Jaeger Jr,. manager).—Tbe Hwlng-Tay- for Co. opens a week's engagement, In reper- tory. May 11. With this attraction tb* ng- nlar is* son at tht* ho«sa will <!«••. fu Caaitio THiATia (B. Jaeger Jr.. mana- ger).—Opens (or tb« Bummsr season 17, presenting the Marquette Stock Co., for a two weeia' engagement Nora.—EdwanT Gernbart, trombonist of the Opera House orchestra, has gone to Join tbe big band with RInglIng Bros,' CIrcu*. mifl) m Bill P9$tm. Car No. 1. of tbe Sells-Downs Shows, srrlvod In Qulncy, lil.. from Edina, Mo., May 8. Th« roster la as follows: W. u. Musgat, nana- fer; George E. lloblnaon, special agent; 'red Kcsaler, lithographer; Charles Uohr, banners; Jaa MoKlnnon, programmer; C. F. I'arker, paste maker; Chas, Coleman, boa* bill poster; M. J. Burke, Mlit Brown, Geo. Oiair, U. D. Wright, i'. C. Schrook, A. G. Vcrnette, W. B. Flahback, O, 0, Payne, B. Francis, L. B. Nichols, U. Pierce, Jack Cul- ver, aasistaaii, and last, but not least, "Brownie, the Tramp." Brownie Is not a paste Maker nor tilll poster, but an Intelligent pup, who was picked up on the road by the boys, and Is rspldly becoming a favorite. Mr. Musgat who Is also acting as press repre- seutatlve, was up to this year connected with tbe Wallace Shows. Mr. Coleman la, during tbe Winter months, connected with tbe Lyceum Theatre, l>oledq, O., as Its treasurer. Tbi car goes from Qulncy to PIttsfiaid, III., and then to Haonlbai, Mo. The theatrical season bavlog gclosed lo Qulncy, III., 0. B. Bowman, bosa bill poater of that city, is getting thing* In readiness to start out with bis tent show. Mr. Bow- man and his partner, Mr. Dodge, have spent considerable money and will start out with a new outfit. Tuey open their seasoD In Qulncy, May IS, National Alliance Bill Posters and Blller* of America, lA>cai No. 4, of Pblladelphia, initiated eleven men on two cars of the Dar> num A Bailey Circus, whilo they were In that city, and the cars are now completely manned by union men. On May 1 Ore men of the Welsh Bros.' Show Joined tlie some local. Geo. W. r.owery, secretary of Local No. 11, PittHburg, reports that everything with that local Is progressing finely. .Many of tbe men of the cars reaching that city have Joined and many more bare announced their Inten- tion of doing so. George Locas, boas bill poster of Adver- tising Car No. 2. Pawnee Bill's Wild West broke his arm May 2, at Steubcnvllle, 0., and has bcon unnblo to work. II. M. Mason will nil the position of boss bill poster until Mr. Locfls la abin to return to his duties. President Josephs and Wm. J. Murray, of New York, have organised locals lu Uov ton and Newark, Since the convention of the N. A. B, P. B. A., In December last, at Chicago, there baa been an increase of eight locals, »«» TUXAH. Pt. Wortbr—At tbe Roof Garden Theatre (J. Z, Wheat manager).—The regular Sum- mer season at this popular resort opened May 4. The garden has boon enciosca and roofed, and the seating capacity very ma- terially Increased. The Initial performance was that of '"i'he Senator's Daiigbler," by the Curtlss Comedy Co., which attraction re- mains ibrougbout the season. Frank Cosh- mnn. In his singing monologue, and Cells Staples, Juvenile violinist, are tbe vaudeville features, both of whom pleased Immensely. This week will be divided botwocn "Tlie Senator's Daughter" and "Utah." Business opened satisfactorily, OiiHENWALL's Oi'NUA HouBS (P. W. Green- wall, manager),—This bouse was dark week of April 27. Coming: "Prisoner of Zcndn" 0, "llwoet Clover" 0, Btamuabu Tiibatub (Frank De Beque, man- ager).—The biggest bill in the history of tbe buuse was offered by Manager Do Hcque week of May 4. Robt. Hewlctto and bis Merrr Ilurlosnuors arrived from the Northwest, and scored both individually and collectively. "A Sporty Diubesa," one of Ilowlottp's musical burlesques, is used to start the big show la motion, Ibe entire company appearing. Tbe Juopie uiuking up the ullo: uussle Addison, OS. Livingston, the Vcrdiers, Vera Miller, Bessie King, May Mulniieen, Ella Kaufman, Pearl Ollmure, Kate Flnlay, Grace Crane, Myrtle Itoyd, Daisy Davcrn, Llllle Chester, Llllle Weston, Mile. Elotus, Ella Carllng- ton, Vina Campbell, Ella liarnes, Pauline llenrtel, and Tom Fey. 'lie week opened to capacity, L'KowN Thcatbi (I'bll Epstein, manager). —Tbe one act comedy, "Clams, was used by the stock as a forerunner for a first class bill week of 4, Mile, Ezcella, and L'Alglon were the openings. Alvin Oaablngton and Saul Harris Joined bands, and appeared In a skit entitled "llrotbers." The other peo- ple: HI Tom Ward, Thelma Klogaley. Itoae Slltchell. Nellie Williams, Frank aibbons, Lizzie Mitchell, and Ada Yule. Tb* week opened to a packed house. s Hoaston.—At Sweeney A Coombs' Opera House (Ben D. Lewis, manager).—"Bweet Clover," April SO, had two Immense bouse*, and performers and play were well liked. It was a fitting cloae uf tbe bouse, and left an excellent Inprcsslon. The director* of this house met Moy 6, and determined, as no other place ot present is accessible or could be got ready for the opening of tbe season, to rcniudcl tbe present opera bouse from pit to dome, so that It can be ad- vantageously enlarged to accommodate tb* growing putrunage yearly; also to refit it with an inudern Improvements. AuDiToniUM. — Mroc. Schumann-IIelnk, assisted by the Houston Quartet Society, bad a big and delighted audience 0. OiiANU OreiiA Hoi.'HB (Joke Schwsrts, manager).—After a week of vaudeville, to splendid bualnesH, (lie Spooner Dramatic Co. opened 4. for a four wcoku' engagement. In repertory and at popular prices, to crowded and well satlallcd bouses. Tbe company Is an excellent one. Btanoauu TiiKATn* (Aivldo A l^iaerrt, manager* and prnpricturs).—Tbe now faces 4-0: Lottie Nelson, and .Norman, contortion- ist Still retained: Dot Collins, Harry Weaver, Carl I^imbcrt, Ernest Bailey, Ulea- nor Dunbar, Lillian Palmer, Mile. Zllda, Agnes Alvln, B. D. Boone, Tom Kelly, and Charley Gates. Business excellent. Tbe proprietors of thu Standard Tbeatre expect to open tbeir new place about June 18. Tub AiiDiToniL'X, under tbe new manage- ment, is supposed to open 18, but notblng is decided as yet. s Galveston.—At the Grand Opera House (Maurice C. Michael, mannger).—Mr. and Mrs. Knowles, the hypnotists, closed a fair week's business May 2 (with the exception of April 211). "Sweet (Clover" pleased a good sized audience 20. This house baa now closed a most successful teasio. ««» UTAH. Rait Lake Cltr—At tbe Salt I<ake The- atre (Geo. D. Pyper, manager).—Charles B llanford played, to good business, April 20, !iO. Mrs, Brune bad good returns May 1,, 2. John Oriffltb did fair business 4-0. Com- ing: W. H. Crane 21-23, OiiAND TiiRATHk! (Joncs A Uamm«r, msa- sgera),—Young Corbett did well 2. The Ward Co., with Charles D. Herman in the leading role. Is doing splendidly. Tbe en- gagement continues until June. *»» — Geo. I, Sulllvsn has closed a forty weeks' engsgcment with tbs Ethel Dyffryn Co.. a* agent Next season be will t>e In advance of the Wilson-Brook* Metropolitan*, presenting "Man'* Enemy," "Caugbt In tb* Web" and "Tbe Itoad to Bnln," opening at Alton, III., Aac. 3«.