The New York Clipper (November 1904)

November 10, THE TSFETW YORK GLIEFEB. MS H,rml<l Squsare Theatre (Churls* Froh- manmanagerJ.--F.dna May, In. "The- School Girl ' nl *J* on t0 mcce38 > tnd 1)e 8»'i her ' OT |!* B ertr* TTe.tre (Klaw ft ifclanger. m ISSSi■—Oto. M. Cohan, In "Little John- ny Jones, began his second successful week 'iiiloii Theatre (Henry B. Sire, mana- „r)*LMay Irwin,.-In^-Jtr.. Black la Back," i£«in her second week of success Nov. 14. SSrdlea Theatre (Henry W.. Savage, iflnnwrer).—"The College Widow" began Nov. ji Its ninth week ot prosperity. Harlem.—At the Harlem Opera House /Alex Lichtensteln, manager) Mrs. Patrick rVniubeJl and company are this week present- ing "The Sorceress.' 1 It should duplicate ho success attained at a down town house, m most of the Beats are sold lor the entire engagement at advanced prices. The house wns crowded on the opening night, Nov. 14. NVit week, William Fuversham, In "Letter." West K>»d' (George A. Blumenthnl, man- fflBer i" A remarkably good production of 1-lnero's play, "Iris," with Eugenie Blair in the title role. Is here.this week. , As Iris tiles Blair sustained the reputation she! has earned by her capital work in the past. Her nctInK was forceful and her euceesB was pro- nounced and well deserved. She Is sur- rounded by one of the best and most ca- pable of'road companies. The costumes and ntnee settings are new nnd deserving ot special mention, nnd the entire performance proved satisfactory. Next week, Stella May- hew, in "Flo m" Metropolis (Henry Rosenberg, mana- ger),—"Mrs. Mac, the Mayor," George W. Monroe's new play, opened here 14. It Is by William GUI. and Is classified as a comedy drama,' but It contains many melodramatic features. It was originally presented at Jacobs' Theatre. Elizabeth, N. J., Nov. 6, and Ita first New York presentation was given at this theatre 14 before a well filled house. The scenes of the play are laid lb. a- mining- camp where women are entitled to vote and elect a mayor. They finally do elect a female mayor, In the person of Mrs. Mac, who thinks that she has demonstrated that marriage Is not a failure because she has married four husbands of four different nationalities. To the children of their re- spective fathers she speaks their language. The pi a v gave great satisfaction, and George .Monroe'got plenty of fun out of the role of the female mayor. His work was never runnier and whenever he appeared In view of the audience the signal for laughter was given, Kstelle X. Wills, as the offspring of German parentage, proved one of the clever- est members of the company. Others who won honors were Marie Rawson, Marie Falls. Dan McCarthy. James Young, Wm. Cole and It. Lee Hill. The cast: Peggy Mac Nelll, Geo. W. Monroe; Rose. Pender, Marie Rawson; I.ena Hockstelner, Kstelle X. Wills; Lueln Carrara, Marie Falls; Mickey Mac Nelll, linn McCarthy; Tom Dalton, James A. Young; Lawrence McSwagger Mac Nell!, Wnk.Cb.ie: Stephen Jenkins, Maurice Drew: Charley Patterson. Kara Matthews; Fred- erick Carden, R. Lee Hill; Manuel Garcia, J J Dougherty: Anita, Mary Condon; Mln< uatonka, Bmlly Berg; Sheriff Brandon, Fred llnrgcsB; Madeline Tuterorn, Sylvia Barnes. Star (Wm. T. Keogh, manager).—"Why OlrlB Leave Home" opened to a crowded house 14, and was well received. It Is on the style of attractions that never fall to draw nt this house, and all indications point to a prosperous week. Next week, "A Race for Life." Proctor's One Hundred and Twenty-hub: Street (J. Austin Fynes, general manager). —The great scenic production, "Money Mad,' with new and original scenery, should attract crowded houses during the entire week.' The cast Is a good one. Including the new lead'ng man, Wm. J. Kelly, whose first appearance was completely successful. He Is supported by all the favorites of the'stock company. The vaudeville presents Alf. Grant, Hal Mer- rltt, Mildred Hanson and Wlldorf and Men- ties. HuRTia & Sbamon's Music Hall (Ben Hurtle, manager);—A most excellent bill, lieoded by Delia Fox. was offered 14, to a crowded house. The bill also Includes: The Heed Birds, Hughes Musical Trio, Madge rod James Richmond Glenroy, Vlnnrd's lit- tle men and women nnd McBrlde and Conk- ley. Gotham (Sullivan ft Krnus, managers). —Roble's Knickerbockers drew weii 14, at luith performances, with bright prospect for a big week. The show went well from cur- tain to curtain. Next week, Harry Bryant's Kxtravagauzo. Orpheum (Gotlleb Rothsteln 4 Latimer, managers),—The venture so far has proven a success and the house will continue on the present plan. Brooklyn,—At the Montauk (Isabel .Stan Hecht, manager) for the first time In this borough "The County Chairman" Is seen at this house Nov. 14-10. Mnclyn Ar- btickle heads the cast. "The Girl from Kay's" lost week did a record business. Next week, "The Sorceress," with Mrs. Patrick Campbell. Majestic (Charles R. Sturgls, mana- ger).—This week Is devoted to J. H. Stod- dart and Reuben Fax, In "The Bonnie Brier Binb." Mr. Stoddnrt's characterization of Lachlan Campbell Is a remarkable p'ece of work, and I'osty, which Is. assumed by Mr. Fax, is also appreciated. Billy Van, in "The lOrrnml Boy," last week, made a record for the house. To follow, Joe Welch, In "Cohen's Luck." Grand Oprra Hoiisb (Lew Parker, mana- ger).—"The Mlssourlans," a new -character play, is presented here 14-1(1. This Is the II mt appearance here for this play. Theo- dore'Hamilton has quite a prominent char- acter. .The supporting 1 company is a strong one. and effective scenery Is used. Last week business was to the capacity. Next week, "Our New Minister." Paiik. (;Wm. Hyde, manager).—"Deserted nt the Altar," a popular melodrama, Is given 14-10. This-piece is welt known' to the local Rntrong. Big business ruled' here last week, ext week, "The Wayward Son." Btjou (Mary.G. Spooner, manager).—This week Edna May Spooner, with the support of her capable company, presents "Up lork State." Augustus Phillips, as usual, has a prominent role. Cecil Spooner, In "Pawn Picket 210," carried off the honors last week. Coming: ''The Irish Postglrl." _ Columbia (Dave A. U'els, manager).— 'Woman Against Woman" Is presented 14- 19. This production Is full of thrilling situ- ations, exciting climaxes and good, whole- some comedy. Jessaline Rodgers Is seen In tlie leading role, while Richard Buhler Is seen as the husband. ' Jessie Mae Hall ap- pears in a clever new specialty. Business lust week wns all that could be expected. ->ext week, "Paul Revere." Orpheum (Percy G, Willams, manager). This week for the headllnor Mr. Williams presents the Magic Kettle and Joseph Yiir- rlck. -Another star act on the bill Is Gustnve Kerker's musical hit, Very Grand Opera Co.. in "Burning to Sing, or Singing to Burn.' 1 Others are :S. Miller Kent A Co., In "Just Jjorotby;" Lew Sully, Herbert's dogs, Charles J. Semon, Albany, Parisian fnutnBlst; Violet Dale, the mimic; Watson and Hills and the vltagrnph. Hroa ft Bbiiman's (Nick Norton, mana- ger)—This week -presents many -popular stars. The Four Mortons head the list. For an extra feature Jewell's mabniklna have Men retained for another week. Others are iloso Wentworth Trio, the Marvelous Mer- rills* the 'cycle, wonders; Robert Henry {!P.?*a "hd company, in "The Troubles of IIII Blithers, Bachelor;" Charles Ernest, with parodies; the Italian Trio, Murphy uud Francis, Faruuta and Howard, lu mid- air rights. Kbbney's (Frank W. Keeney, manager).— May Robson and company, in their sketch, are the headline™. Others are: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thorne and company, in "An Uptown Flat;" Rastus and Banks, Rreen and Mllllken, the Four Webbs, .acrobats:" Laura Comstock, a clever comedienne ;■ Campbell and Canfield, comedian's; Johnny Williams and bis burlesque magic, and the Keeney- Watbon's Coir Corner (W. B,. Wrftson, manager).—This week-the bill Is headed by Itapoll, in 'different form* of Juggling; the Three -Westons, clever' musicians; Smith and Itak/f; Allen and Delmaln, In "A Woman's Hlgnta;" the Drummond Quartet, George H. Thomas, who will again present his, picture machine,. An extra feature of interest Is the great Danish- wrestler, Egeberg. The bur- lesque offering wlU be.''An Enameled Beauty," which presents In congenial roles (he favor 1 lte comedlnnB W. B. Watson, Nat Fields, Dave Conroy, Lew Watson and the galaxy of pretty women. '•■ Star (At. Schonbcrg, manager).—The Bine Ribbon Girls 14-19. Two burlesques, "Caught With the Goods" and "A Day at the Rett*," together with the following olio, make np the entertainment: The Piccolo Midgets, the Cat- ling Gun Guards of sixteen pretty girls, headed by Stella Qllmore; Fox's Zouave?, Le Rov and La Vnnlon, Lew Palmer, Billy.Kent and Nevlns and Arnold. Broadway (Leo r. Teller, .•manager).— "The Yankee Consul," with Bnymond Hitch- cock, 14-10. It Is almost Identically the same company, that won success In/ Manhattan. The advance Bale for (be week Is good. Crowded houses lost week. Coming next, "Checkers." Folly. (Bennett Wilson, manager).— Thomas E, Shea plays his annual engage- ment here this Week. His repertory Includes: "Banished by the King," "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," "The Bells," "Cardinal Riche- lieu" and "Othello." Good business last week. I "The Vacant Chair" next Gaibtv (Jamea Clark, manager).—Miner's Americans are here this week. The com- pany In a large and capable one. The girls are pretty and dance and sing well. Good business last week. - ■'. " ',*. ~ Ampfiiok (Wm. J. Schmidt, preRS repre- sentative).—"The Adventures of Lady Ur- sula," with Cecil Spooner in the title pert. Is this week's offering. The character Is one Miss Spooner has essayed before and one Id which she has mat much success. She has the support of all the members of the Am- phlon Stock Co. Business continues satin factory. Novelty (David Robinson, manager).— Barney Gllmore. In "Kidnapped in New York." one of tha best drawing cards^tiiat has played here In the past, Is here for a week's stav. Since last here the production has been considerably Improved and Mr. Gil* more has added new specialties. Good buol- ness last week. Next, "The Lighthouse By the Sea." Gotham (Charles Williams, manager).— "The Factory Girl," with Its thrilling situ- ations nnd sensational mechanical effects. Is here this week. Satisfactory business last week. Next, "On Thanksgiving Day." Payton's IS. S. Allen, manager).—"Blue Jeans" la this week's offering. Both Mrs. Pnyton add Corse Fayton are In the cost. Special attention hns been paid to statin*- the piny. All the other favorites In the company are In the cast. Business last, week was big. Next, "A Trip to Chinatown.*' Unique (Frank B. Carr, manager).—The olio bill 1b made up of Prof. Bristol's edu- cated horses, Demonlo and Belle, In gro- tesque dancing, singing and talking act; the Hoover Sisters, comediennes; the Alpha Trio, singers, acrobats and hoop Jugglers, and Inea George, soubrette. The stock company :s seen in the burlesque, "The Jays of Joy- land" and "The Queen of the Nile." Busi- ness continues good. • •■ . Lyceum (Louis Phillips, manager).— "Friends" Is given this week. Business con- tinues most satisfactory. . . Notes. —Frank Hoyt, eon of Mrs. Isabel Sinn-Hecht, manager of the Montauk Theatre, Brooklyn, onnouncedlast week that Brooklyn Is to have a new theatre.' A Site has been selected at Nevlns and Livingston Streets, and contracts have been signed for the erec- tion of a playhouse that 1b to be on the lines of the Hanover. The site has n frontage on Livingston Street of 120 feet, running 125 feet on Nevlns Street, with an L of 33 feet. The new theatre will be ready for business at the opening of next season. The name of the house has not yet been- selected. Roster or W. P. Cabler's Hadaah Com- edy Co.—W. P. Cabler, sole owner and mana- ger ; Mrs. W. P. Cabler, secretary .and treas- urer ; Sallle Louise Cabler, soubrette and cobn sh'outer; Master Geo. Cabler, monolo- gint and song and dance; Lucy Cabler,"vo- calist ; Lblxle Ash, pianist and organist; King Bold, hanjolst and.silly kid; Harry Osgood, Irish comedian; J. e. Murphy, bone Sllout and black face comedian; Boot and navely, musical act. Our brass band: G. U. Root,' Bert Snavely, J. F. Yarlck, Jake Bhtt- merman, A. H. OUls, TUfc W. Yerker, James Smith end Johnny Summers, less 'and Polly Jennings, sketch and illustrated songs. Busi- ness '■ good so far. Tug Old Hri-uani la like the man In white, sure evefy week*, rain or shine. ..—. Lewis and Lakb write: "We have pur- chased (he Lyric Theatre, at Wichita, Kan^ and opened It Monday, Nov. ., to standing room oolv. We have remodeled the front, and it is finished In red and aluminum. Shall strive to make this house one of the best In tbis part of the country. We opened with the following people: iFrosto and Harvey, Cathetlbe. Gray and^ Lewis and Lake, with Illustrated songs and moving pictures." -THE Carmen Sisters Inform us that owlnfc to their success at Cleveland's Thea- tref Chicago, week M Oct. S3, they were re- engaged there 'fcr week of Nov. 13. Fahsier Joxxs) nnd his musical pigs are laying off for a few weeks, after a six months' engagement In'the Northwest. IIall and Pray Jmve concluded successful engagements In the vicinity of Boston, In their novelty act. ._ The D(Arvili.g 'Sisters (Jeannefte and Irene), French fencing girls, are playing in the South(very successfully. Week ot Nov. 14, they are at Baton Rouge, La. Mr. and Mas. John B. Wright played the Utahna Theatre, Ogden, Utah, weak of Oct. 31; Imperial Theatre, Leadvllle, i'ol., week of Nov. 1, with Fueblo. Denver and the Crystal circuit to follow. Tbey are on their way East. ,'• -V . ■ Max Rittbr writes: "This Is my twelfth week with the High Rollers Co. 1 am lead- ing In two numbers., also closing the olio with my specialty and doing nicely?' Capfery and Grant are playing clubs un- til the week of Nov. 28, when they start playing dates. Lillian Ooodall wilt sail to England, in December, with her husband, Mr. Collins. Tim Van Bros., musical comedians, report success with their act. Th.ey are with Rice k Barton's Rose Hill-Co. "* ' F. W. Gray, of Gray and Oraham, wrltea in regard to a statement made In the obitu- ary notice of Kva Gray, which appeared In last week's Ci.ippes: "I am Miss Gray's brother, and our father la Qeo, H. Mescoen- dorf, of New London, Conn. The death notice stated that E. E. 'Nlckerton was her father." The Bernsteinh, Blngers and dancers, opened on the Crystal circuit Nov. 13, at St. Joseph, Mo., for a tour of live months, with the Lang circuit to follow. CoLt,TN« JtsrV, flA*k,wrIte: "We opened a% ProctoY's Fifty-eighth Sltcet NorJT. and Nov. 11 we play Baltimore, then back to New York, where we will play three weeks and then sail to Entland Dec. 14, >• far 'a may of two and one-half years. We will re- turn to> Ametlca-with some brand new Ideas, which we hope will be a bigger success than what xtt have presented In the past. J We have been very successful since our return from Europe." ,': ff!Eu>s A Hanson's Bio City Minrtml*. I open their season Dec. 20. The company will be Under the management of John K. Klelds, and. he has been untiring in Ills efforts "to secure, as prominent a list of at- traction* as conld be brought together. .He states that time Is all contracted for until -*prll, 1BO.V Fields A Hanson are booked solid.In vaudeville theatres until tbelr open- *ng. Notes- of Christy Bros.' Minstrels : "We were entertained ntfd.R0me. On. " F { NEBRASKA. Omaha;—At Boyd's Theatre (W. J. Bui- ess manager) Edward Morgan, In "The eternal City," drew large audiences Nov. U, 7. "Woodland" was booked for 17-1H, but was compelled to cancel those dates, owing to -Ita New York City engagement. It played for two performances 12. "Babes in Toyland" opens a four night engagement 13. Tim Murphy comes 20-22. .'■:•:■ .Orpheum (Martin.Beck, general manager). —Business was good week of 8. Week of 13: Mr and Mrs. Howard Truesdell and Co., in "Aunt Louisa's Advice;" Boston Broth- ers, a Nlgbt la Venice Trio, Howard's ponies and dogs, Corrlgan Trio, the Two Pocks, Hammond and Forrester and the klnodrome. Krug'S (C. 8. Breed, manager).—Nat M. Wills, In "A Son of Rest," drew large au- diences 8-0. "Shore Acres" did good busi- ness 10-12. Ward and Vokes. in "A Pair of Pinks," 13-18; "Her First False Step" 1719, "On the Bridge at Midnight" 20, 21, "Nettle, the Newsglrl/' 22, 23; "The Curse of Drink" 24-20. «»» CONNECTICUT. Bridgeport At Smith's Theatre (Ed- ward C. Smith, manager) "A Game of Hearts," Nov. 7, played to good business. "Dealers In White Women" played to big business 7, 8. and "Lights of Home" did well 10-12. Booked: Oils Skinner, In "The Harvester," 14; "A Ragged Hero" 15, 10, "King Dodo" 17, William Faversham, In Vow's (Joseph Crlddle, manager).—Bill for week of 7 did well. Booked week of 14: Citrl Dflmmann Troupe, Bertha Dnrel, vocal- ist: Allen J. Bhnwv coin manipulator; Alllnne's performing monkey comedians; C. W. Llttlefleld, ventriloquist: Mason and Frances, in a comedy, "An Old Man's Dar- ling;" Emit Hocb, Jane Elton and company. In "Mile. Blcel." ■• . „ .:■<_ Norn.—John Ivors, formerly of Tvers and Neff, dancers, and a resident of this city, has started out with a show on the l'nclllc coast and Is reported to be doing a most successful business. ♦ » ♦ UTAH. Salt Lake Citr—At the Grand (Jones & Hammer, mnnagers)' "Darkest Russia" did fair business Nov. 7-0. Coming: "A Little Outcast" 24-28. . • BON Ton. —Week of 7: Charles Myers, In Illustrated songs: Shaw and Clifton, Will King, Phillips and Merrltt, Southern Quar- tet. Hobcrti and lils trained bears. ■ Utahna Park. —May and Miles, sketch team: Walter Spencer,' Illustrated songs; Sylvan and Orlell, Fannie Donovan, James Logue and Warren, and Howard week of 7. •J 1 « ' « V" -- NORTH CAROLINA. . Dnrhnm.—At the Academy of Music Vo- gel's Minstrels, Nov. 10, deserved a much larger 'audience. It wai a rood show and the audience wae highly pleaaed. John Grif- fith, in "Macbeth," 8, drew a full bouse. Corrett and. FoRRBHTER will play Hamil- ton. O.. week of Nov. 21. and Dayton, 2», with Mnncle, Ind„ to follow. They are booked solid until May 1, HHIB. . • Larriveh and Lkh, In "The Burglar and the Ijidy," report success over the western circuits. The Excelsior Comedy Four will here- after be known as the Newport Comedy Four, composed ot Alfred E. Sahm, Ben Cowan, Sim Astroft and Harry Honnhan. They re- port doing well In their new comedy act. ' Tnr Florbne Family sail Nov. 17 for Tarls. Last week they finished at Ham' merateln's an American tour of about one hundred and forty-three weeks, besldfs thirty-two weeks with Harry Rlckards, In Australia. They are engaged for six weeks at the Foils Bergere, Paris, and after that for six weeks at the New Coliseum, London, Tbey will leave Englund about Feb.' 24. and will open again with the Barnum k Bailey Show, March 13, at the Madison Square Garden, for their third season With that show. Richard Pltrot, their sole representa- tive, has made their every engagement la America and Australia for the last three years. . Harry THOMSON, "Mayor of the Bowery," has returned from a scries of Western dates, during which he was very successful. He has return dates on the Castle circuit begin- ning early In January, 1003. He states that during his St. Louis engagement be was en- tertained by ilayor Wells, of Ht. Louis. « The Kaj-iian Vaudeville Co., tinder the management of.the Kaphan Theatrical Syndi- cate, of New York, played Catsklll, K. i"„ election day, two performances, to capacity, we are informed: -Those who Were'well re- ceived: Mortimer Kaphan. In bis Impersona- tions ; Prank D. Hewes, "The White Yoke;" Marie Semplei Ed. Cross, Master Harrison and Edna Salisbury. , ,-....• Kitty S. Kiukham reports meeting with continued, success 1 at the Empire Theatre, Minneapolis, Minn., this being tier sixteenth week there. She has also played four weeks nt the Orpheum, St. Paul, Minn. Mlle. Inez Scott writes: "I closed my second season with the W. I,. Main Show at Lynchburg, Va., and opened at the Novelty Theatre, Denver, Col., Oct 24. My ser- pentine dance, in mld-nlr, while suspended by my teeth,' In a big hit. I am booked on the Tony Lubelskl circuit In California, and will return East In April.'' Ma Dell and Coiibi.fy report that they are just back from the Eastern circuit, where they have been very successful in their act. the Excelsior Comedy Kimii will here- after be known as the Newport Comedy Koiir, and they are doing well playing clubs. Huston, the .ltinfii.ra, writes: "My wife came from Toronto, can., and Joined me In San Francisco, last April again; we will hereafter be known as Huston nnd Dalian. After filling twenty-four weeks with Ar- chie Levy, In California, we opened In Port- land, Ore., nt the Baker Theatre, Oct. 24, for ten weeks with Lang. We will return East Rhortly." . < Billy Lemont, of (he Musical. I>monti, writes: "We will close a twenty-nine weeks' engagement week ot Dec. (i, at Mobile, Aln., with the 'Miss Jones, of London' Co.. open- ing our house dates at the Orpheum, Dayton, 0., Christmas week." . Nmtp.s prom Stitr Bros. —The roster of the advance: Pete Sun, general agent: 0.' It. Bteiier. local contractor, one week ahead of advance car: Bert Kline, press worker; Jack L. Rlertroe, manager of advance car, with twelve men. Including Bert Moore, bum bill poster: four country routes handled by Bher- well Rice. Jim Klnango, Arthur Stlres, Harry Kelson; two railroad routes by Milt Baker and Gus Brown; Harry Williams, lithog- rapher: Pete Smith, banners, and Harry Graham, programmes. Our season will cover twelve States and forty weeks. We receive The Clii-pkii. nnd.lt has a file on our car. The dining department Is ably handled by Ben Torbett, our chef. Mt. and Mrs. V. Edward Faah, better known In the theatrical .profession'as Mr. nnd Mrs. Charles F. Edwards, celebrated the thirteenth Anniversary of tbelr marriage Nov. ft Mr. Edwards Ik hiislueis manager of the London Galetv Girls Co., and Mrs. Kdwards resides In Phlladelnula, Pa., with their two little daughters, Ethel and Alma Fans Ed- wards. '•• '■' •• ' ' • • - 1 '■ " The . Themis Bson. - (three • In number) were engaged by Hal Barber to furnish the vaudeville nrogramme of the Londale Co., at Pierre, 8. TJ. week of Oct. 31. . •„ <■■ BJUOH Fbench, who.has been accorded the headline position at all the bouses he has played since his return from Europe, Is. en- raged to open shortly for three weeks-at Cleveland'i Theatre, Chicago. ■mined royally at Annlston >.ww, w.'^oy the local lodxeaof F.Iks. Business has* been poor for all evuKhje* through this section. /We neve made but two changes since opening.' : Sherwood and Fog took the place of one act thkt we let wit for cause. Eighteen, copies of Tut OurrsR are iic% taken refiBarly,. ; oat old teteran ftgent, Chas. Holton, orderlortttem itr advance" Li Aiu'LAwfe art* AjtNA Yalt. are continuing successfully In thetr specialty with "The Queen of'the White Slaves" Co, l.\--RoMi ANtr iUtnict.i. report uwil.ig with great success in their. nrAv charm tar change Art and trick wooden shoff dancing. Thev are now playing the Western country, nil return' East or Tits Da vies Dco, novAHy gymnasts, will be delayed bra twelve weeks reenpngen.ent ovor the Three L cir- cuit.. JTern.Davlrs is making a success with her wonderful strength and grace displayed In their novel gymnastic act. DnviLi.E and Frank sail Nov, 24 for the City of Mexico for an eight weeks' engage' meat with Orrin Bros. They are to return In time to piny a week at 1'astor's, and then join the Barnum & Bailey Show tor next season. '.■ .: Lane and Su7.inetta closed on the S L circuit Oct. 24 and opened on- the Lang circuit at the Bijou Theatre. Portland; Ore., for eight weeks, after which tbey open on the Castle circuit. Fred A Hayes, rube muilctl comedian, played' his* third successful Summer season with the Al. Marts Show. He will resume l>lavlng vaudeville dates. Carl Cookhon, former manager of .the People's Theatre, Lowell. Mass., writes that he will open the Grand Theatre, Newport. It. I.; As u high class vaudeville and bur- lesque house about Nov. 21. The house Is being remodeled from top to bottom, , . jQirNNir. wiialen, the' dancing drum major. Joined MCDermott * Diamond Bros.' Minstrels at Hamilton, 0., Nov. 4. Williams and Stevens are starring tn "The Hottest Coon lu Dixie" Co. and report success. Notes from STont's Moving Picture and Vaudeville Co. : "This company la meeting with' great success touring Vermont. The roster: Fred S. Story, manager: Mrs. Fred Story, treasurer; Rome B. Von ornam. musi- cal director; George Ashley, pianist: John Van Ornam, stage manager; Fred Story Jr., song Illustrator: Eddie Lavolre, rings,.traps and contortionist: Roy Robinson, crayon work, magic and comedian. Our machine is the Liibln 1004 model. Business is good, and we jet THE Clipper every week." The ' Ferna'sdei'.-May Trio write from Men, uer. that they sail for Australia, Nov. 11, to opes on the Harry Rlckards tour at the Tlvoll, Sydney, Christmas. ' , Scott and Johnson played the" Richland Theatre. North Adams, MaKS., week of Nov. 7, and are booked up until March, present- ing their singing, dancing nnd acrobatic act. The Seymoi-ii Hihtkum are meeting with big success with the Broadway Burlesque Co. ••'.•.'! Nellie Seymour reports making a pro- nounced success at the American Theatre. New York, Nov. ti, as the colonial girl und In character changes. <The dresses provided for the ppcclnlty are thorotighly up to date. Mls:< Seymour Is well booked. Mack and Turner will shortly produce iheir new act, entitled. "Troubles of Pat." Tbey, have been resting After a successful season with Happy Dick Turner's Silver Plato Show, touring New Jersey. The Musical Johnsons, Flo, James and Albert,' Are touring New Zealand, under the management of Harry Rlckards, of Australia, playing two and three weeks In the following cities: Chriatcburch, Dunedln, Wellington and Auckland. They write that their act Ik p great success, as they are the first xylo- pbtme players to play New Zealand and Aus- tralia. j Violet Marcott*' continues to direct the stock burlesque company at the* Howard, Boston, Mass. Gardner and OoLden, who report success introducing their mechanical singing wax doll, bnve a new sketch, written on a me- chanical singing man utoajuUpn, entitled "The Inventor's Dream," and will open with the new act at the Empire Theatre, Terre Haute, Ind., Nov. 21. They have solid book- ings until next Summer through.the West. SYLVESTER, JONES AND PpfNOLE Write; "After leaving the West Minstrels, Id 1003. we formed a trio and after-forty-weeks of . NOTKU JROM BARLOW AND .. axjULA.—The.Company contlndes to die houses. Business so far this season has teen fat' ahead of previous seasons and we are ■MR carrying the strongest mlnatrel.com' plftj.we Lavs ever managed. "Waldo." the famous Juggler, jolted at Atlanta, Gi, di- rectum Keith's Theatre. N. Y. Barnes and Sprltg, the great English ■ dancers, joined At Knoxville, Tenn. Dnrcy Campbell, 'the famous comedian bnsso. Joined at l.eilagton, Ky. Ills solos make nnlte a distinct nit. We will play the New Entland country after the holidays. Messrs. Barlow and Wilson purchased two elegant sealskin overcoats which are.very attractive. Tut Om RA)- LiADl.n meets us every Week. regularly. J Williams and mxlbl-rn are doing ter* well playing clubs, nnd they also have several good weeks booked, their time being pretty well filled up. The Orminai. Millard Bkos., singers, dRnrers nnd bnnjolsts, have just finished on the Kohl A Castle circuit, where they met with big success, 'and have eighteen mors weeks booked In the West.. PlaMoNUon and AkiONDn will rinse their fifth consecutive season with lilngling Bros.' World's Greatest Shows Nov. IS, and go to their home In Topekn, Kan., to build a new Add original Aerial act, which they will do J'lth the Clrco Trevtno. In Mexico, opening An. 2. 160,1. Tbey will »tny six months in Mexico.. . <■<■. Moonbt Ln M*tn*, of Le Mnlre and Lo Mklre, Writes: "After* successful season of ten weeks at the World's Fair we opened-at Weast's Theatre, Peoria, III., nnd on Dec., 12 we i pen at Butte, Mont., for fci weeks ovet tlie r Northwc»tern circuit. While If) Ht. Louis we were put through Bed Men Lodge, Standing ICIk Tribe ;id, und while my part- ner, George Lo Mnlre, was lu Texas, on n visit home, he Joined F. O. R. Aerie 02, Ft. Worth. We ore both doing well andhnve not laid off < week and are booked solid to July, llHKi, when we will return Fast and play --*«■• ■ ; ,'-i > -.- j't.LiAJts and Gok-noN nave finished a suc- cessful senRon of parks nnd Are no«r playing dates around the middle West. They'art booked solid until March, IPOr,. sfter which they go to New York City, having some good time booked in thnt vicinity. Quern and Nichols closed a successful Summer season, under canvas, Oct 14, and opened In halls Nov. 1. ' • :,i-- Phil ami Carric Rusrri.l write that their new 'German comedy act, "The Singing School." met with favor at the star, Hamil- ton, Cnn., and the London Vaudeville. Lon- don, rnn. They open Nov. 14 on the North- western circuit of vaudeville houses. Lorraine and Dandy write: "We are suc- cessful with our new act." • ■ Wm, Gross, German comedian, formerly of Henries and Gross, writes: "1 am now working single and have already worked five weeks for Archie Levy. In California, with the Lang circuit to follow, commencing Nov. 21 at iho Cordray Theatre, Portland; Orel" HvriB and Heath write: "We left New York (let 14 for the l'nclllc coast, played the Grand Opera House, Keith circuit, week of Oct.. 17; from there we left for St, Louis, spending four days at the Fair. We opened) at the Novelty Theatre, Denver. Cot., Oct. .'it for a week, and were a big hit. We are now being featured In our net, 'A Load ot liny, 1 which Is n big srenlc nnd novelty one, over the II L circuit for fifty-two weeks." Tiik Uhhat MARTYNNn writes: "I was In- itiated Into tha St. Louis Lodge of Flks, No. i). Hntunlny, Oct. 22. At the conclusion ot the World's Fair I will positively retire from spectacular dancing work and davote my time and interests to n theatrical'hotel in New York City. I have sold my entire act to IStta Louise Blake, who Is featured In the 'Peggy from Parce' production on the Pike'at the World'H Kalr.'' Tiik team of Jerome and Edwards, eqnllt- ristB. were forced to close a long and pie ant engagement with the Reno ft alvoril success we are now on our way Fast, play- ing the Northwest on the Goldsmith, circuit, with eighteen weeks to follow. We Will come East-with one of the strongest singing acta In vaudeville.'' .-..-. Mrs. M Hpfi'mAn, of Bowling Green, 0., mother of J. C. Huffman and Nellie D. Huff- man, died on Nov. fl, of typhoid fever. in; .iiryaiai circuit witn Manager Bradstreet, JIobert Bakeii writes from the Who, Wbati When Minstrel Co.: "The company closed Fred and Annie Pblot, comedy Jugglers, playing the Olympic Theatre, Chicago, this week, with the Haymarket to follow. Al. G. 'BEbFoitD writes: "An agreeable sur- prise was given the performers playing Weast's Theatre, Peorln. III., week of Nov. 7. Friday eve. after the show, tbey were summoned to the Juggling Mithieus' roots, where a social session was liPld. Everybody had an enjoyable time, and Mr, Bartson, the manager, was voted a jolly good fellow. Among! those present were: The Juggling Mathlens and wife, Mr. and Mrs. At. (I. tier- ford. Knox Bros., Delmore and Barrel!, ahd the Rosalres from Ihe Main Ht Theatre." Bp.ll and . Richards, musical artists, write: "Wo are now.playing clubs In New York nnd Philadelphia very successfully. Our new novelty electric bell piano Is a phe- nomenal success." Vern and O'Brien will dissolve partner- ship by mutual agreement Dec, r,, and Kittle O'Brien will continue to feature her net, ore's Fortune," asslsti They will be known as the brlsts. Were forced to close a long and pleas- ant engagement with the Reno ft Alvonl shows, in .Mississippi, as Mr. Jerome, walla doing the act, fell nnd sustained a levers strain,'which will lay blm up tor a couple Of tfr*#kl? f ' ' ■ ' Denny Sullivan, of the team of Wln» Stanley and Sullivan, has joined hands with Charles Faunce. late of Langley nnd Faunce, doing character singing and five different Ht Vt!L, °.' dancing. They open on the Lu- lielskr circuit, commencing-'Nov. 14, at Den- ver, with Cripple Creek and Victor, Col., to follow. They have also signed eotftrattn ftrt! th; Costal circuit with Manager llraditreet, i the Wl - rompan at Galllpolls, o„ on account of sickness, but not On account of flnanclnl affairs. W« simply had to quit as we could not give ■ per- formance, singers all being sick, also part or .the band and part of tbo performers, We wer.i completely knocked out, as we conld not get people on In time to Oil vacancies, so Mr. Brotherton concluded to close for this Benson. I will be In St. Louis for • week or tkn days, visiting friends.' J. W. Davidson has completed A novil comedy act for Hobby Ralston, tho IIIIpntMn comedian, for several years with Oils Hills attractions, and he wfll shortly be seen In t, In the leading vaudeville houses, under the teem name of Ralstort and Son. Julius Lbavitt. brother ot Manager H. day, Nov! fi d ln Ne * York Cl " ™*+ ED. Maiish^ writes that tie canceled his season with the Rellly ft Woods ¥aiS ? e lJ?S. Mg ?. 0 h ve,ty " y J D ? » ct .- wntob'wllPK a feature with one of the big shows next summer. , . t - FiiaSk B. Cam's TiiOROimiiBiisms gave the lira midnight show aver given in To- ronto,Ont., Nov. 3, Manager Chas, &TK»- or informs us thot thoyolayed to the record l«isln*(s of the Star Tfieatre fortoiwMfu !Sf*"B,1 l !i-?P_ ,1 _ tDB " n0 «' l« _A. big success since Manager Cnrr rearranged the burlesque. PHtlfiT and ALEdA nre presenting tbelr ItEE AL Reeves was entertained Wednesday fyrnlnr, Nov. 0. by the. B. P. 0. Elks, In Minneapolis, In their lodge room. His entire company was present and a delightful even* ^Nora's Fortune," assisted by her nelcc. iev will be known as the "O'Brien Sisters.' Mildred Howard de Oaky writes from Zurich: "I am alive and have plenty ot time booked. Just closed at the Wlntergartcn, Berlin—my second Berlin engagement—nnd had the pleasure of seeing five American nets on the programme. I nm here for four- teen- days, nnd then gv> to Htuttgnrt, nnd ns my season Ik booked and with dates for next season, it will he some time before I return, Regards to Any friends, and as I receive your pnper often T keep well posted. This Is my second year abroad playing con- stantly, Miss Duncan's act docs-not Inter- fere with mine In the least, as It Is so en- tirely different. I saw Ike Rose In Berlin, en; route to Copenhagen.". '■• /.' . :'."" •• Lewis and Green are still with. Roble's Big Show and making good. They are play- ing-a few Sunday nlgbti while around New York? , T'' ■ • i GnuCT„AND GnuET, .with, Fulton's Joliy Grass Widows, are meeting with a most cordial reception «ferywhere. Their act I« bright and keeps the audience laughing, ss both-. members of the team are good com- edians. Ina resulted. The Varnib Hihtbiib were the guests at ?i.» ham P* , rc? * app ? r * lv,,n b * Vna * Ritchie, the well "known Impersonator, at bis reel* W *Oa5 Kireet, Chicago. III.. Nor™4. Walker, of Ht. Louis, Mo„ in entsrulnlna the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Mereno were amonS the gneiss, who were fourteen In nnmber. «»» ~ Notes from the Three Da Vondes (ilnrry, Jack and Charles), auppc— isryn Scboen, in tho musical coi Katliai, "BimiotbUiB Doing;" Wo opened the season nt Lorraine to the biggest business ever done In the house. Tho street parade Is a feat- ?/?:• T I ! ! c ,r°"L or of ,ne » now '• »• 'o»owa: Harry l)e> Vondc, mnnnger; M. Edward Smith. tiensurer; Jack Do Vondo, press agent: the Ln I'letirs, Annie La Telle, Geo. Brown, Franr. Shodle, tin Collins, Dan Pomeroy and onr little soubrette, Katlinrvn Scboen. Our or- chestra Is under the able leadership of Prof, Csrl Itaymond, late of tho Barnum ft Bailey Show, and the band, with Ufteen pieces,- to Prof. Burke. We are booked solid for twent/ six weeks with some of the best house*. — J i?,' M ,' rom Keutfrow's Jolly I'otliflud- tr* : . Vfe n e i°* al » «»«d week's business at Marlon, p., Nov. o, and opened to a record Clifford Theatre, Drljana, O. This war tha first reportdry company In that playhouse! snd was chosen from a- good number of week stand attractions to play the only week *tAnd m enMgement there this season. ' --W. II; Starkey, leading man with Verna May. reports success. Ortat buslneia ex. eel lent.