The New York Clipper (October 1904)

e* THE NEW YQBK CLIPPER. OOTOBEE 15. SEW YORK CITY. Uevlovv and Coanncnt — 1 be opening Of u now liouso and the debut of a new comic ipnra star la au excellent vehicle were the Iiiuclpul orents of local Interest lust week. The YOBKVIM.B-TtreATBB was dcdl- uitcd Monday night, Oct 8, with Henrietta Crosraan, la "Sweet Kitty Bcllaln," as the attraction......At the Hhoadway Theatbc, on the same date, Mme. i Schumann-Helnk mado her first New York City appearance as a comic opera star, giving the flint perform- ance In this clty,of "Love's Lottery," a two Oct, cotnlc opera, book by Stanislaus Btnnge nnd music by Julian Edward*. The star and opera received unqualified praise from the press and public Other Monday nigh t new offcrjtige were: At the Herald Square Tub- ■vrnE, Lew Dockstnder and his minstrel com- pany, and at the Star Tiibatrh, 'After Mid- night," a melodrama, In four nets, by Law- rence Marston and Flnloy Pauley. This was tbo first New York presentation of this play. • The Princf.hh Tiibatrh was suddenly closed Tuesday night, there being: no per- formance of "The West Point Cadet" on that date. The announced reason for the closing was the sudden Illness of Delia Vox. The house re- mained dark for the remainder of the week. On Thursday night, ^dY'the.. Jiving Place Theatre began Its season with Oeb- har'dt Schaetzler-Paraslnl's three act comedy, "Seln Prlnzcsschcn'' (His Little Princess") ns the attraction.' Mention'of the perform- ance will be found elsewhere In this Issue. i After being dark for three nights, ow- ing to the death of Mrs. Denman Thompson, "Tho Old Homestead" renewed Its run at tho. Saw i'oBK Thkatbh Thursday night, 0. ......The Urst performance of the season by, students of the Stanhope-Wheat croft Dra- matic School was given Friday afternoon, 7, ut the Oajibick Theatre The con- tinued attractions for the week ending Oct 8 were: Mme. Hchumann-IIelnk, In "Love's Lottery," at the Broadway; David Warflcld nt Bklasco's, Wm. II. Crane at the Cri- terion, "The College Widow" nt the Oar- nrx, William Faverakam at the Hudson, Cecilia Loflus at tho Nbw Lyckum, Mrs. Flskc and.stock company at the Manhattan, Edna May, In "The School Girl," at Daly's : "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" ut the Savoy, "Checkers" nt tho Acaiikmy, "The Isle of Splcc" at the Majestic, "1'lft! 1'aff! I Pouf! 11" at the Casino, "Mr. Wlx of Wick- bum" ut the Bi.tuu, John Drew at tbo Km- 1'iiiE, Lulu Olaser nt the KNJiacKREOCKHR, "The Old. Homestead" at the Nmv Yomc, "Texas" o,t i the Fouitksmii Kciu:i;t, "Her Mud* Murr'agc" nt the Aiieiiicav, "The • 'on nty Chairman" at Wallace's, the Rogers Brothers at the New, Amstekpam, Herbert Kolcey and EWe Shaunon at the Lyric, nnd Clara Dloodgood, In "Tho Coronet of the Duchess," at the Garrick, tha five last mimed closing on that date. At Puuctoii'b Vtnit Avenue und One Hunuueu and 'J'wkn- vr-i'irru Sximtv Theatres stock produc- tions, with vaudeville but ween the nets, con- tinued......The one wuek stands closlug 6 wcro: "Her Marriage Vow" nt the Third Aykhuh, "Tho Prluco of Pllson" at the Grand Opera House, Maxluo Elliott, In "Her Own Way," at tho ITarlkh Opera House; "King Dodo" at tho West Wnh, "Sky Furui" nt tho Misraol'oLiH and "After Midnight" ut tlie Stab Variety t-nlet ItiiiUKMit was fur- nl.-heU ut the Victoria, Kimtii'.s Union S(.'l'Hli;, PlIUCTUIl'S 'J'WKNTV-I'llllllt S'i'KKE'r, ToNt' PASTOR'S, PlIOI.'mu'H FlI'TYHtuJITIl Ktreet, Dewey, Miner's Eighth Avknuk, Mineh'h liiiwMiiv, thu Li'Mjii.n. I In 11-riti & Kiujion'm, (in; (j'otkam and-the ouhmkum. At Iluni.it's Museum thu usual King list uf curios and vaudeville prevailed. ViiH-rlcim Thrill re (Maw, Ml lunger & Wels, managers).—At this house, on Monday uroiilng, Oct 10, M. Cnzelles presented his couiuunv of French actors fur Ibu tlrst tlmo In America, before n largo nnd enthusiastic audience, cuuiposcd principally of French people. "Lc Hossu" ("The lluuebbaek") was the opening bill, nud Is known to the English stage as "The Duke's Motto." ' The company Is remarkably well Imliinced, and i he pe 1-foruin nee, la so fur ivs the acting was concerned, wus very smooth. The fault lay lu I he wutlN between tnblenux nud nets, which were very long, It being midnight bu- l'oro thu llnnl curtain fell. Jean Diunc np- lieureil ns I.agnrclere, niiil lit once Impressed with bis personality and clever work. Wlillo never rising to .the truly great he llrmly established himself ns nu uclor to bo looked to for tlulshcd work lu nil bis endeavors. Al. times he ruther mars Hie excellent sub- tlety Qf his work by a sudden turn to the bombastic,' but Ills mauly uppenmee, the ilel'l liuiidllug of bis sword, and gen- eral enso of manner dhl much to atone for Hie occasional explosions. Ills Interpreta- tion of 11 hunchback Is of a somewhat, dif- ferent stylo to what we linvu been accus- tomed, mid nt times the iitliludu Jurs. M. lti-cuut wus tin excellent. Goiuuigitc and iiiiulo bis work of Hint limn type which Is low often negleeleil by "villains" ou our own singe. M. He lunger Jiiude the most of Nevers: "M> ucrnan, us ttorcudiiHse, wns elever and supplied Hie niiijor portion of Hie humor; Hclphluo Iteuut, ns Uhiueho do Ciiylus. who l'escrveil, dlgnttleil uml Impress- Ive. Olbers deserving of special meiitlou me:- Mme. Durthlen. Mme. Deroehs, Mme. Mjierl. M. Cosset, M. Unyinond, M. Vullec mill M. l'etltlion. Tho utuglng mid ens- tnines were thoroughly lu keeping and the wigs wcro such us are too seldom seen upon one UWU stage, excellent. Prom tho demon- stration and the numerous curtain, calls It woiilrt seem ns though the four weeks" engagement would be n success, ns It cer- tainly deserves to lie. The east: La- gnrdcre, Jonn Diiluc: Gcuhuw, M^. Hrcnnt; CliaVcrny, M. Cosset; Le llegetit, M. Bay- inond: Novors, M. ttarnugei". Niivullles, M. Vallec; CoenrilHsse. M. Dorbau; Pnsspoll, M. Dnsplas: D'Argensoii, M. Rose: lloniilvet, M. Meier: Pcyrolles. M. Petltbon: Ciiirlviie, M. C'linlnls; Stiuipltz. M. Joliberl. I Nalliunlol. M. Henry: Urcant. M. Darcoiirt; Lnerolx, M. I'creji: Hlaiichv lie Cnylus, Del- plilno Ucnot; Ittuuclie de Novers. Mme. Dnr- lliletl! Plor, Stuie. Dnsgrlgiiy: Tonlu. Mme. lii'iocbe; Angelliiiic, Mme. S'lpert; Mmleluliie, Mine. lVspnuiuinL; Marline. Mme. Hanzn. lixecntlvo stuff: l'\ CnxclleH. iminiiger; I,. I". Mi-vur. Iiuslues suumiHer: Mr. Churiiy. stage luuuuger: Urcslon Noblct, iimster Marinate: Mr. Chnlals. Ilbrurluu. "Ilu t-hupenu do l'ullle D'ltalle" follows Weilitcsdny, Oct. PJ, nud "TartuuV' Saluritny, Oct. 13, raslnn Theatre (8am H. (. I.e.- 'ihul.eil. n.^nagers).—"Plff! Pattli P.nif!n cntci.-.i lis twanty-elghtb week Oct, 10. Ida Ronoe ni corn Melon will innkc bet first nppenrnuee Oct. 12. . . . Proctor's llfili luiiur Theatre (J. Austin KyncK, uelierul tuiitiuger^.—"Tile Al- Inr.of I'l'lrudslup" Is lb" revival .by Hie sloi-k companv. this week. Da. Monday, Oct. in, two good .sized iiudleiices gave every cvldeuee ' fit being greatly pleased with the manner of Its staging and acting. Kdwln Ardcu, who Is weekly gaining In favor here, ng each suc- ceeding character he plays shown bis abili- ties to greater advaningc, did must credit- nblo.wor kin the leading role, while Isabelle Kvesson also won honors In the van of tbo tetMto contingent. Wallace Ersklne, H. Dad- . ley sttawiey, Peter Lang, Albert Howson, Gertrude Ilerkcley and Bessie Barrlseale alt made successes In tbetr respective characters. The cast: Richard Arbuthnot, Kdwln Arden; Arnold Wlrinlfrlth, Wallace Krsklne: Lord Algerun Plcxlmore, II. Dudley Ilnwley: Col- onel itnrtorjs,, Peter Lang: Kdward Beech- Horton, Alts^rt Howson ; Joseph-Pinner, John Webber; Mr. Spender, Arthur Buchanan: Bishop of Wereford, Wm. Herbert; Sally Sartorls, Isabelle Evesson: Mrs. lleech-llor- ton, Alice Whitman; Lady Chalmers, Ger- trude Berkeley; Florence Arbuthnot, Lllla Vane; Mary l'lnner, Bessie Barrlseale; Gibson, Edwin Fowler; Marner, Leo Hawley. The vaudeville forces were led by the veteran (leorgc Wilson In a tough creating victory, his budget of stories and songs being very much to the liking of bis auditors. Mll- drel Hanson, n singer, made a success, and Berry and Berry Introduced some worthy features la their musical offering. The King- stone Sisters, a duo of capable singers and .dancers; tbe Vamlerkoors,. In comedy magic ; Waldorf and Mondez, in a novel specialty of distinctly entertaining quality; Preston, In chalk pictures, nod motion pictures complete WalincU'n Theatre fMrs Theo. Moss, manager).—The curtail rose here Monday night. Oct. 10. upon another production from the pen of George Ade, entitled "The SlioGun." The music Is by Gustavo Luilers arid the piece itself'returns to the old lines of comic opera from which many of tho recent musical plays Jiave departed. It was first produced at the Davidson Thea- tre, Milwaukee, March 31, of the present year, and la In two acts. "The Sho-Gun" Is meant to be an Indirect treatise on the worships of titles, the formation of trusts, the policy of the. American, "poll" ana Yankee commercial Invasion of a foreign country. Tha plot revolves about a cbew- lukjrum magnet who Is on a tour around the world In starch of a title, and lands on a Corcnn Island, where, ns a prisoner of war, be turns things upside down by promoting trusts, Instigating Inbor troubles, nnd final- ly getting Into the deepest troubles by mak- ing love to the widow of .the absent 8I10- Gun. who. It ehould be stated. Is tbe king of the mythical Island of Kn-Choo. wherein (be scenes, of . the piece are. laid. it. is not possible to credit tbe new piece with the great success that usually at- tends' the production of a new Ade play, but at the same time it Is only fair to say that It pleased an Immense audience on Monday night, and will no doubt,. enjoy a long run here. The Coreon atmosphere, is quaint, and gives opportunity for splen- did stage pictures In light and color, and tlie ensembles, vocally and otherwise, were beautiful and showed the work of a master baud. The honors of the first presentation In New York were generously shared by Gus- tavo Luders. George Marlon, who staged the piece, and Charles E. Evans. Scenlcally the piece Is nearly perfect, and as to the cos- tuming, It Is only necessary to say that Henry W. Savage hns followed his custom of a lavish expenditure, coupled with ex- cellent taste in tbe color scheme. Mr. Lu- dor's music is pretty and artistic, It not always brilliant nnd tho work of the choruses Is far above the uverago. Tbe pro- duction Of "The Sho-Gun" was notablo in bringing buck to Broudway, after a long all- seiicc, and ns Its chief comedian, Chinks I'}. Evans, ns the irrepressible Yankee ad- venturer. His return brought back refresh- ing memories of McCoi■Iter, of "A Parlor Mutch" days, ami the reception given blm 1111 bis lint entrance was an outburst of en- thusiasm. Mr. Evans' breezy humor and nimble unties proved that he still retains the luh'iiL Hint made htm a favorite years ago, m1 III It was unfortunate that he was forced to curry nearly nil the comedy of the piece mi bis shoulders. Christie MacDon- 11 !■!. us Princess lliiiiul-lluu, was dainty and Pleasing, and also sung sweetly several nnni- liers: Wlllluui Weudun suug acceptably; 'J'hoimis ('. Lenry wus humorous us the wise man. wlm mlmjiiotes proverbs, and Georgia I'uliie. us Uuiei'-Onil, Hie widow of tbo former Shu-Gun whom Ibr Yankee promoter rescues lrniii u Mtcrlticlul death, and eventually mar- ries, plujetl a prominent part with Intelli- gence nud grace. Thu rcniulndcr of the east wi(s entirely udeuuute. There were no hitches and the jiielrupolltiiu premier of "The Sho- ftim" whs decidedly uusjilelous. Tbe full en?! follows: William Henry Spangle, Charles E. Evans; His Excellency Flnl-llnl, Edward B. Murtliidell: Gen. Kee-Otorl. David Torreme; Huukl-Piink, Thomas C. Leury; Tee-To Knrura, William O. Weedon ;Bever- ly . Pusher, Heury Taylor; O-Hiing. George 1 Hlerensluiw ; Wl-Ju, Arthur O'Bryau ; 81pi- Miin, E. P. Parsons; Omce-Oml. Georgia Kiuie: Princess lluunl Itun, Christie Muc- Donald; llio Dowager HI Falool. Carrie E. Perkins: Moo-Zoo May, Grneo King: Kee-ZI, I oris Bcarsda'e; Ju-ju, Myru Davis; Yuug- K1111:' Olpi Fredericks; Tiki-Toe, Mnrlo CliHstle; Tnh-Tab, Cora 8pieer: Nunni-Knn, (leoi'geun Iaiiii'v. Exociillvc stuff for Henry W. Savage: It. W. MeFurliiml. manager; Walter Wlllani. seeretnry; Wlllluui J. Wil- son, singe ninnager: Arncy Henry, nsslstiiut Hinge mnniiger: R. It. Ross, carpenter; George Pennefnther. electrlclnn: Charles Glrlou, properties; Mrs. Kiitherluo Kccler, wanlrobu mistress Miner's Klulith Avenue Theatre (Kd- wln D. Miner, muungui).—Tlie usual large liousc greeted (be World Beaters nt lliclr West side iippenrnnco Mouduv, Oct, 10, nnd inugliter and iipplniise wns conllnued through- out the evening. "Oue Night Out," u furco comedy, opemsl tho even lug's entertainment. In which tlie < oinpiiuy gut lulu good working order for Inlnr developments. Tlie olio, wliicli is 1111 excellent one. Included: P.iihannou nud Corey. In nn original illus- I ruled song effect; MeGiirlnml uml McDon- ald, who wore responsible for most of the Inughs nud r.vcltcmeut: the Three Nitdos, who presented nn excellent exhibition of nerlnl work; ltarnelt nud Wcyerson, who, ns a snubrelte nnd 11 trump, respectively, se- cured many laughs: Yackley nud Bunnell, In II clever musical and comedy net and mov- ing pictures. ' "Plnp raw Pong" closed tho woulng In n highly satisfuelory manner, the costumes being of the best and the music nnd fun of 11 good standard. The entlro company wus competent nnd there wan every reason for satisfaction on the part of nudi- cmv nnd mnnngemcut. The enst: Barney Pinnegaii, Joe Harrington: Old Sleuth. Phil Mcl'arbuid; SnwetlolT Sammy, Major Casper Nowuk: Prairie Dog Pete, George Bunnell: Leo, Rlelmrd Nudo: John Hotalr, Ed. Wey- erson; Dinky Dust. Mike McDonald; Bertie Newport, Mny Gehluiriit i Prmlillr Saratoga, May Corey; Celeste. R11II1 Burnett: Ccles- tlne. Lueliii Miller. Clark's llunnwny Girls next week. Kew Lyceum Tlicntrc (Daniel Froli- nimi, niiinuger).—t'ecllln Loflus, In "T'lie Serin-i'oiiilc Giivpniess." began her fifth week uml last foi-lnlglil Oi'l. in. 1 otirlet'Ufh Street Theatre (J. Wes- ley liuseniiiiesl, innnugor).—"ThuTuxss Riiug- er" began lis (bird week Oct.,10. The tUlP lias been changed to "Texas." ns the former ■ '■niiltcii'd wllli Hint of tin old piny. u iilckci-btieKcr Tlxiidi- 1 VI. Hnyninn t: (M. aaaistsanl.—"A Madcap Princess." with Lulu uinser. beean its sixth nnd last week Oct. in, E. II. Soihciu and Julia Mar- lowe follow 17. l'roctor'H l'ifl>-i-liil.lh Mrcel I lic- nlre (J. Alistlu l''jnes, general managerj.— Tola week-Mr. Prorlor presents to bis 1 ni- trons st this house the charming comedienne, Nannetto Coustock, lu Winston Churchill's dramatization of bis own novel, "Tbe Crisis," under the management of James K. Hacketl. Monday, Oct. 10, saw full bouses, afternoon and evening, drawn to witness this thrilling story of love and. war. Nannctte ComstoeK made a captivating Virginia Carvel, winning the sympathy of her auditors from the start by the grace and ease uf her acting. The cost throughout was entirely competent ubd applause was heartily given the efforts of the several members of the company. The cast in full was: Virginia Carvel, Nannctte Comstock: Colonel Carvel, Henry Bnyard; Judge Whipple, John B. Cooke; Stephen Brlce, Crosby Leonard; Clarence Coifnx, Mel vlllc Hunt; Elephnlet Hopper, John Dugan : Carl Itlcbter, Arthur Hurley; Tom Cotber- wood, Frederick H. Lancaster; George Catb- ci'wocd, Burke Lee; Maurice Renault, II. Prederlcks; Jack Brlnsmade, Fred Lewis; Mr. Canter, P. Charles Ulngsdorf; Ephure, Arthur Hurleigh; Mrs. Brlce, Ruth Gould: Mrs. Colfax, Eugenia Uphnm; l'uss Russell, Helen llobnrt; Maud Catherwood, Annette Leland; Eugenia Resold, Grace Hendricks; Nancy, Emily l-'loyd. Sunday's concerts on the mb. attracted paying houses, an excel- lent bill being given. Next week the audi- ence will be ihrllled by the reallsHc scenes of "Shadows of a Great City." .... .-.'j Grand Opera House (John H. Springer, manager).—"Tho Earl of Pawtucket" opened n week's engagement here Oct. 10 to a large and well pleased audience - which cordially greeted Lawrence D'Orsny In . his clever portrayal of tbe title role. The piece Has lost none of its qnlet charm, and in the hands of the competent company presenting it is deserving of large attendance. Beslrks the star, Jane Peyton, as Harriet Fordyca; Mnry Elizabeth Forbes, as Mile. Seaford; Her- bert Fortier, as Senator Barker, and in fact tbe entire company, did splendid work. Tbe cast: Head Walter, Ernest Joy; Henry, a waiter, Harry B. Hall; Conrqd, a waiter, Theodore Peyton Murphy; Pnnl, a waiter, James I. McDonnld; Mr. Fordjce. Charles W. Stokes; Senator Barker, Herbert For- tier ; Lord Cardlngton. Lawrence D'Orsay; Page. Henry Frees; Harriet Fordyce, Jane Peyton; Miss Jnnc Putnam, Florence Boli- Inson; Mils Seaford, Mary Elizabeth Forbes; Mr. Seaford, S. 8. Wiltsle ; Arthur Weather- bee, Stokes Sullivan ; WUkina, Ernest Elton ; Mr. Silas Hooper, A. P. Thomas; Mr. I oil- field, Frederic Hawthorne; Hall Waiter, Theodore Peyton Murphy; Crennan, Fred- eric Hawthorne. William Collier, In "The Dictator." neat week. Circle Theatre (Percy G. Williams, manager).—^Prosperity continues to Bmlle upon Manager Williams' cozy playhouse, tbe season Is fairly on, and prospects point to nn added season of success for the Circle. Tbe top line feature this week Is Herrmann the Great, assisted by Marie Herrmann, In his "Palace of Enchantment.". Tbe professor gave an excellent performance of mysticism, and duplicated bia success of last week nt another city theatre. The bill contains tbls week, as an extra attraction, a bright and artistic number In the act of Dan JIcAvoy and his Fifth Avenue Girls. It was tbe first time for; the act here, and credit must be given for a success which was well deserved. :yan and Richfield were heartily welcomed In. their best playlet, "Mike. Haggerty's Daughter." While Mr. Ryan's role Is very droll, it is a character drawing wh'ch Is true to life. It is a pleasure to note the reappearance In city vaude- ville of Colo and Johnson, whose talen- ted musical efforts add strength to any Erogramme. Harding and Ah bid, aa "The lown und the Chinaman," were given an Important position on the schedule und ably sustained It lu ticrnbatlc comedy; Ed. La tell found that his friends were loyal to blm, nu their welcome attested: Warren and Blnn- chara, in a breezy skit, entitled "The Come- dian and the Singer." were well to tbe fore In popular favor; Mile. Olive, In ber Juggling act, was dulnty and her work was artistic ns well; Nellie Florudc wus applauded tor her tine voculisin In well selected songs, and tbe vltngraph save u new series of pic- tures lu life motion. Dewey Theatre (Sullivan & ICraus, tr.anagcrs 1.—The Urst New York appearance tlibs season ut Messrs. Siilllvun s Kraus' Moonlight Maids lturlesijucrs began wllli 11 matinee Oct. 10 to 1111 uutlleuce which crowd- ed tbls popular tliciiliv lu the doors. Tbe heart! reception accorded i be performers und thu murks of uppreclutluii won by their efforts was proof that tbe show and tbe com- pany bod won their way to tbe affection of the house's patrons. There are many pretty und shapely young women in tbo company and many with good voices. Tbere were uo dull moments while tbe show wus in pro- gress. The lines of both burlesques sparkle with wit and the ticttou Is replete with songs nud dances, the music being cutchy und up. to date. The show starts with s bright btiHettu, entitled "The Trust Buster." which opens tho entertainment well. Following Is the olio: Colo nnd Warner, dialect come- dians, who scored heavily: Tteidy nnd Cur- rier, lu u very clever sketch; Cn rr und Burns, excellent comedians, who captured the audience in their sketch, entitled "The Thespian and the Celt;" Carrie Ktlcr nud Josette Webb ("Tbe Actress ami the Maid"), received 11 large share of well curned ap- plause, and the Mac Banns, a learn of wonder- ful Jugglers.. I he chief success of the even- ing. Then followed a well enacted and pret- tll costumed bUrlctta, entitled "Chill Sauce." It Is musically good aud ruch performer ndds his or her share lu closing one of tho best bills uf the season at thu Dewey. Tbe enst Was us follows: Mr. Whittle, Geo. Cm r; Mi- chael McGillness. M. Burns; Cbolly Chatter- toll, J. Rcldy; BUI the Tipper, W. MucBuuu ; lsttue Einstein, M., Schcustcr; Uiieblu Hair- less, Harry Warner; Tommy. A. Cole; Cap- tain Club, Ed. Clements; Citizen Plxlt. P. MiieBnnu: Maud Miller. Miss J. Webb; Mrs. Mctiulucss, Nellie Sylvester: Gladys Gloss, Elsie Currier; Peggy, Carrie Ezier. Next week, the lllophuis. Yorkvllle Theatre (M. It. Itltlihcrg, man- ager).—This new sdillliou to our elty llie- lltres swung Into line as u purveyor of polite vaudeville for this, its second - week, and while vaudeville Is announced to be the fu- ture policy of the liyuBe, It is likely that combinations will ultimately alternate with vaudeville, when the season Is further Ad- vanced. For the opening bill a stroug army of talent from tbo vaudeville ranks bus been selected and the pretty theatre started off auspiciously with a large audlcuce In al; tendance. Heading the bill arc the Four Mortons, In their comedy sketch. Introduc- ing songs and dances, and the uct needs no comment at this time, except to state that It has not deteriorated lu any particular, but Is Just the same Jieadllna number, a po- sition It has ably sustained for many years. Will M. Crossy and Blanche Duyne appeared lu one of the former's charming rustic sketches, Mr. CreBsy's quaint character work scoring strongly ; James J. Mortou told stories lu his Irresitlbly comic way. nnd as Mr. Mor- ton's way of tailing stories has the merit of orig- inality, both la matter and rendition, there arc no dull moments while be occupies the singe. The Empire City Quartet. In songs 11111} character work, figured prominently 11 tint 'bill; Sherman uml De Forrest, In their sketch, went a happy fenturc of the evening; the Four Bards did their excellent acrobatic net: Begucux's ponies performed Intelli- gently; Marlon Garson warbled sweetly and made a dainty appearance: John /.Inuner Jug- gled things clovorly. nnd Hie vltngraph ■hawed various motion picture. Miilims-i xrlll be nlrrn oil Wednesday nnd sjjtov.i'n Hetuietta Crosman, who opened this tbcatru Inst week, la "Sweet Kitty Bellalrs," played to capacity all tha weak. Proctor'a Twenty-third Street The- atre (J. Austin Pynes, general manager).— One of the. brightest acts seen on a vaude- ville stage In some time Is the headline of- fering tills week, Gustavo KerkerV "Very flrand" Opera Co.. which presents a delight- ful satire ou the lumbering action of grand opera, entitled "Burning to Sing, or Hinging to Burn." The scene Is the tlfth floor of a New York-Hotel, at 4 A. M . and the char- acters, uponbeliig informed by the bell boy that the hotel Is lu tlamee, slug In-true grand opera manner of their .reluctance to- part with cherished associations, of their desire to flee hurriedly and of other things which they dilate upon at length, while the flames are seen to be gaining alarming headway. The satire Is keen nnd good natured, and the entire net Is novel and exceedingly clever. Clara Lane and J. K. Murray, who led In the singing, have caught tbe true spirit of tbe skit, and their work on the opening day, Oct 10, was most enjoyable In every way. Uilllard Campbell and Leon Parmette also scored. The act presents good music excel- lently sung, .and Is an unusually,entertain- ing travesty. Odette Tyler's New York debut .was made on tbe above date. In "The Maid, the Mouse and the Man," a sketch which did not, give this clever actress the chance to do her best work. James spottswood and Chas. Booth assisted her. Another sketch was the one offered by Amy Btonc nnd company, a one act. playlet, by A. W. Plaero, entitled "Love Will Find a Way." It proved to be a well written and entertaining offering, splendidly rendered by Miss Stone and ber associates, Including De Witt Nowise, V. H. Anderson. James G. Baom and Both Hayes. Other features of a fine bill,were: Blccobpno's horses, a very fine act: Carson- and Wlllard, with their bright talk; the Four Webbs, whose splendid acrobatic act brought them many encores: Harper, Desmond and Bailey, in singing, dancing acd comedy; Daly and Devere, In their funny sketch, "The Janltress;" Rus- tell and Buckley, with their capital musical net; Caroline RIchlngs, singing comedienne i tho Maxsmitb. .Duo, on tho dancing bidders; John Waller and Alice Maglll, with their clever kid act, "A Pistol Card;" - George Holdcn, the mystic, and the motion pictures. Pastor's Theatre (Tony Pastor,, mana- ger).—The popularity of • this .coxy little house Is on the Increase, and only the fire laws prevent larger audiences. Capacity bouses Is tbe bulletin, and thorough satis- faction the Invariable verdict. For the week of Oct. 10 Georgia Gardner, Joseph Maddern and company topped the splendid bill. In their laughable skit, "A Rise In Rye," by Will M. Cressy. All the elements of success nre clearly put forth, and tbe players have every reason to be satisfied with, the result. Mr. Cressy bas departed from his customary style of writing and has resorted to -the broadly farcical, but la none the less suc- cessful. A yonng man and his sweetheart, both of whom nre wealthy, endeavor to corner the rye market, and dream of millions resulting. They hear of a Spanish-American arriving In New York with eight ship loads of rye to unload on the market, so they Im- personate a doctor and a red cross nurse, respectively, make the Intruder believe be has yellow fever, and detain him until their rye Is sold out, when they learn he owned rice Instead of rye. The piece Is de- void of the Cressy pathos and sentiment, being entirely given over to laughter, which Is secured In abundant quantities. Stanley and Wilson have a musical sketch, "Tbe German Professor," wbich Is bright nod funny, and they carry It to success ensllv. Brooks Bros, and Co., In BIS! Baff! Buff!" displayed a bundle of nonsense In an entertaining manner, and numerous, com- plications brought out clever Individual work, Marlowe, Plunkett and Co., in "A Lesson, in Shakespeare," taught facts which might well make the bard turn in bis grave, but savor- ing of tbe hugely laughable, they were ac- cepted by the willing audience. Newell and NIblo repeated former excellent impressions by clever work cn the saxaphone, violin and xylophone. Daniel Harrington gave a clever exhibition of ventriloqulal powers; Jos. F. McDonald sang remarkably well: Harry B. Lester had an excellent monologue, and gave line Imitations of actors; tbe Kimball Bros, were good dancers: Clifford and Hall bud a goud musical act: the Stanfords I doused, lu a comedy skit; tlje Hurleys, acro- mts, bud an interesting turn: Bert Len- non gave good impersonations; Wm. Eiqkaid hud ti good juggling tutu, und tho vltagraph closed the bill. Keith's Tlicntrc (E. P. Albee, general uuiuugcr).—Music is given prominence on the bill tills week here, the Fadette Orchestru holding Mm position of the headline attrac- tion uf the programme. Tbere are twentv women musicians In the orchestra, many nf whom are soloists of recognized ublllty, nnd taken ns un aggregation of women musicians, It Is doubtful If this, or any other country can produce a stronger female 'organization. Mrs. Nichols still leads the orchestra. Lew Sully entertained with bis story telling und songs, and his fund of witticisms seemed ut- most Inexhiiustable. l,eroy und Clayton again aniienred here In their screaming farectte, "Uogan of the Hansom." Ward nnd Cnrmn presented a ueyt version uf; "The Terrible Judge." In which tbey do several charactjr bits happily, and Mr. Cumin's pleasing tenor voice, ns usual, added to the telling work <>( the team. John Ford nnd Sluymc Gehruc again proved them- selves to be top notch dancers; Cliff Gordon, as the "German Polltlclnn," hud n new Hue of tangled talk which evoked much laughter; Mile. Chester nnd ber beau- tiful Hlutue dog, scored solidly; Ilelcu Bel- mcr, lu an original churactcr sketch, lra- personiilod three different types quite clever- ly; l'oultou and Daley displayed their skill as bicyclists; Lnvlne nnd Leonnrd, In a lug ellng act, were well to the fore; E. J. Bice, In un original monologue, wus one of the best numbers of tbe bill, us his work is novel uml entirely different from others la his line. Moonuy und Holbein appeared In a grotesque sketch, mingling singing and dune- dug very pleasantly; Allen J, Shaw aguiu proved that ho is an expert Coin and card manipulator, nud the American biograph brought the hill to a close. Miner's llovycry Theatre (Edwin D. Miner, mnnnger).—The Imperials are this woek'H attraction. The programme, which gives One satisfaction, Includes: "Tlie Guy Widow Brown," Flossie McCoy, Mclluc ,and Wyutt, Lillian and Bena Washburn, the Musical Bells, Emmonds, Emerson niid Era- niouils, George II. Diamond and "Tbe tilr! frejH the West." Next week, the Knick- erbockers. Third Avcnne Theatre (Martin J. Dixon, manager).—"Down by the Sea" was presented Monday to good houses. -The cast Includes: Henry Melford, Mortimer Martin; Ulcluird Dwlglit. Geo; A. Holt: Abe Elson, Wllllnm P. Burt; Joel Hnynes, Charles H. Sanders: Hiram Preston. Jns. Levering; Sundy Webb. Hugh 11. Ferris; Phlncus Locke, Andrew Blnkc : Joslnh Winch. Paul Simpson; Caleb Adams. William Moreley: Agnes Le- land. Bertha Harris: Sally Leach, Lillian Ln Vnrde : Edith. Georgle Cubltt; Blanche Pres- ton. Funny. Curtis. Phil Hunt Is proprietor slid manager; Philip, Fisher, business mana- ger ; W. M. Eltlutt. acting iiiuimger. Next week, "A Trip to Africa," willi l^irklus and Patterson. London Theatre (.tames II. Curtln, niau- ngorl.—Tlie Blue Ribbon Girls present the eiileiialiimeiii this week. The pogruninic Includes: "Caught with the Unodi," IiOW Palmer. Lcruy uud Lcvanlou, Wm. Kent. Ward and Bradburn. the Blue Ribbon Zou- aves, in their Mnrillng drill: Nevlns nnd Arnold and "A Day nl the ll.ieee." Ktwi acafc tli.' Morning Glories Bijuu Thc-sire (Heutr B. Site, maoa- ecr).—"Mr. Wix of Wlckbsm" began Its fwiirtb week Oct. 10, Lyric Theatre. (Sam 8. & Lee Shubsrt, managers).—Otis Skinner gave local admir- ers of good acting a rare treat evening of Oct. 10, - when he presented, for tha Brat time within our gates, "The Harvester," a five act drama, adapted by Chas. if. Skinner from Jean Bichepln's "Le Chemlneau." Tbls adaptation, which tlrat saw the light at tbe Davidson Theatre, Milwaukee, Wis., May 5, .has .been remarkably well done, and the very brenth of nature, so dlfJcult to trans- fer to the stage, seems to have beeu caught by the dramatist to be released at bis pleas- ure and tu hold tbe audience In a delight- ful spell. This play seems to whisper in every line of freedom, of the fields and of homely human nature, with its simplicities and all tbe primitive Instincts, and as such It is an engrossing study. To tho more In- tellectual class of theatregoers it should till a want not often gratified in those who hunger for the more substantia! In their dramatic fare, and to tbls same class the acting should also make an appeal none the less potent Those who are responsible for the play, the author and the adapter, have succeeded In sustaining Interest lathe simple plot very cleverly and have pat for- ward a work of distinct literary merit, filled with poetic dialogue and the most appealing bits of close-to-nature sentiment. The most Fiirprlslag feature of the play Is the sym- pathy called forth by tbe central character, the harvester, a vagabond, who has wronged a woman and left her, to return after a gen- eration and: attempt to lighten the burdens of tbote he bas cared for In the past. This care-free, singing rover Is a most attractive character and holds-the Interest unflagglnglv to the end. In the story It develops that the harvester, whose love for a young maid uf the fields, Tolnette, Is fleeting, leaves tbe scenes of that love, returns there eighteen years later, finds Tolnette married and ber son, a lad almost out of bis teens, moping for love of a girl. The harvester Is soon ap- prised of the fact that Tobaette's son Is his child, although the husband knows noth- ing of It. Immediately the harvester sets to work to cheer np the old and de creplt husband, tbe downhearted Tolnette and tbe moping son and succeeds admirably, compelling the father of the lass loved by tbe son to give his consent to the-marriage and In- other ways bringing Joy to Telnette's borne. At length, -when his -work-is ac- complished, the harvester again steals away to the road. Mr. Skinner, long- recognized ns sn artist to his finger tips, gave a per- formance that was In every sense superb. He was the reckless roysterer to the life, showing with easy facility the various moods that swayed the character and hold- ing breathless interest in several scenes. After a remarkable scene in the third act he was called before the curtain at least half a dozen times. Lizzie Hudson Collier played Tolnette with marked cleverness, showing repression and consummate skill throughout, while J. M. Colvllle gave one of the best bits of old man character work the local stage has seen for a long-time. An- other sterling actor whose work stood out even among such clever associates was George Clarke, wbose acting as the miserly land owner was a keen delight to all. Walter Lewis, whose work In "Ghosts" la well re- membered, did wonders with the role of Tony, lite son, and Ben T. Blnggold and Russell Crauford scored distinct successes In comedy roles, which tbey made a great deal of. Maud Durbin carried an emotional scene in tbe fourth act In a praise- worthy manner and Marlon Abbott also won a triumph. The stage settings were beauti- ful beyond the kind usually accorded dramas. The cast: The Harvester, Otis Skin- ner; Francois, J. M. Colvlllej the Seigneur, George Clarke: Tony, Walter Lewis: Tbomus, Ben T. Ringgold; Martin, Russell Craufurtl; Simon. Duals] Pennell: Gustave, John Boy- Ian; Tolnette, Lizzie Hudson Collier; Alluc, Maud Durbin; Catherine, Marlon Abbott. Irving Place Theatre (Helnrlcb Con- rled, manager).—The season at this house wus opened Thursday evening, Oct. ti. The tbeutre bas been redecorated throughout In white and gold, tbe effect being subdued but strikingly rich. The opening play was "Seln Prlncesschen" (His Little Princess), a new comedy, In three acts, by Gebhardt Schactz- ler-Parasinl. The theme concerned is old and the play did not present any specially inter- esting features. Baron Hans von Breuken is living ut a country place with his young wife, and he devotes bis time to rural pur- suits. Word is received that Margaret, bis wife, bas fallen heir to a large fortuue, pro- vided that she and her husband take up the'r residence at n castle In the provincial capi- tal. Hans is persuaded to agree to tbe condi- tion. He Is out of place and be soon becomes tired of the demands of society upon his time und that of his wife. Aggravated by tbe forced separation from her, and discovering Bn effort of one or two local celebrities to flirt with Margaret, he leaves the city and returns to bis country borne, and vows not to become reconciled to bis wife until she also gives up tho fortune and comes to him. Tbls she finally does; tbo legacy goes to their ddl drea and everything ends happily. Several minor love affairs are also agreeably settled among other characters ln the play. Otto Ott- bcrt did excellent work with his usual success ss Haas.' Margaret Rusb made Imr Urst American appearance as Margaret, but tlie role was not Quite suited to her sprightly personality. Helnrlcb Harlow, uuother new- comer, was excellent as Graf Ldo V011 Roe- deru; Fritz Klelnke as Fritz Kaiipus and Bruno Schoenfold as Fred Von Baukuii, were also seen lu America for the first time. Other characters and players In tbe cast were: Luetltw, Elizabeth Arlaans; Haronesse Fill Von Wullersbronn, Ida Frey; Ernest Von Hoiiebeu. a literary enthusiast, Gustuv Y'on Soyffertltz; Gertrude, Marie Bclehardt: Bell- inauii, Jucuues Horwltz; Loncheu. Georglue Neueudorff ; Jochen, Jacques Lurian ; Kuetbe, 3Iarlc Von Wegern: Delner, Stephun Martin- eta. "Maria Stuart" was presented Oct. 10. Three new members of the comoany success- fully made their debut ln this play, uumely: Margaret Baebm-Korf, as Maria Stuart: Mux Frleburg, as Bobert Dudley, and Paul Huge- mann as Mortimer. The other characters wore also well taken care of. Victoria Theatre (Oscar Ilammersteiii, manager).—For week of Oct. 10 tbe bill in- cludes: ''She," Prevost and Prevost. Gennro nnd Bailey, Eight Vasssr Girls, Henri Bocez's dogs, Five Juggling Mowatts, Bossnw Mid- gets. McDonald and Hutchinson, tbe vita- graph, and Clayton White and Murle Stu- art as an extra attraction. Atlantic Garden (W. Kramer's Sons, managers).—Dixon and Holmes, vocalist nud character Impersonators; Burns and Gordon, colored comedians; the Nohrnns. trapeze act; Ethel Tllson, operatic vocalist: the Notes, In a singing and dancing skatrh: Mile. Armour, on the uylng rings, and Elite Lady Orchestra are the attractions for this week. , • r Ruber's Mnsenm (John H. Anderson. manager).—Good business Is the report from this popular resort. New features are added from week to week, and tho most prominent exhibits of frcakdom are sure to some time be on view here. Pierre Gasnler, 0 French strong man, Is the new feature In the curio hall this week. Eusebu Santos enters upon his third week. Others are: Wm.Doss. tele- scope man; Maxcy, needle king: Alfonso, human ostrich: Kansas Kid aud Denver Jack, expert rifle Bhots, and Omar, Hindoo fakir. Tlie performances In tbe theatre cun- llnii" to bo well patronized. Hudson Theatre (Henry B. Hard", manager).—Wm. Favershnm, lu "Letty," commenced bis fifth week Oct. 10, and owlmr to the continued success It will remain until Nov. 15. Garden Theatre (Henry W. lavage, manager).—"The College Widow'' is doing rapacity business, and commenced its fourth week Oct, Uh , _ , _