The New York Clipper (December 1904)

December 31. YORK CIuTPPttR. 1055 Kd. Lyona, with "A Break for Liberty" CO.; VA. Van Vechten, with "Thoa Shalt Not Kill" Co.; E. II. English, with "Her First False Step" Co.: Jack West ,and Birdie Bartram. with "Hooligan's Troubles:" Caro- line Maxwell, with French's ."Peek'a Bad Boy" Co.: Clara Reynold.1, Smith and Blanche lllgden, with "Sweet Clover" Co.: Clarice Baiter, with "When the Bel! Tolls"' Co.; William C. Bryson, with "Beware of Men" Co.: Madollnc Wlnthrop, and Wo. Young, with "The Sign of the Cross" Co; Win. Hunt, with Eastern, "Thou Shalt Not Kill" Co.: Valentine Frentls. Mrs. Louise Owen and Dorothy. Owen, with Clara Thropp's "Doll's House'' Co.; Cnl Uhl, with "ni. 131 and I" Co.; Chester Ambcrg, with "No Wedding Bells for Her" Co.; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hubert, Boy. Weed and Cecil Owen, with May Hosmer Stork Co.; Robert Evans, Jack Doyle, and Mrs. Owelsse and daughter, with "An American Princess" Co.: H. A. l,a Jlott, with Thitrberft Nasher's Stock Co.; Jack Kills, with .'The Village rarson" Co. ; Thomas Normoyle, with T 'Tlie Old Clothes Man" Co.; Veva Conwny, with "A Ruined l.lfe" Co., and Earl Sterling, with Hush Temple Stock, Chicago. i ! « ' «»—— PF.NX9V1.VANIA. Philadelphia,—Patronage of only me- dltiin slzo was accorded the theatres last week, a trip through the department stores any evening showing where most of the people spent their time. Nevertheless quite ii good number found time to attend the very attractive performances at the local theatres, and, considering that It was the week before Christmas, no complaint could lie made. This week toe offerings make a strong bid for patronage and, being a holi- day, week, the receipts should tell a differ- ent stpry. Acadeuy op Music.—"La Boheme"* li the opera to be presented Tuesdoy evening of the current week, the cast including: Minos. Melba and Alien; MM. Caruso, Scottl, Jounlet, Parlrs, Rossi and Glordanl. DaoiD Strf.bt Theatre (Nixon & Zim- merman, managers).—Mrs. Patrick Campbell begins u fortnight's engagement this week, presenting "The Sorceress.' William Favcr- stiam. in "Letty," continued to please bis audiences last week. ' G .veiuc k Theatre (Frank Howe Jr., man- ager).—Virginia Harned opens this week lor a fortnight's stay, presenting for tbe first time on any stage '■The Lady Shore." "Checkers" enjoyed a considerable degree of popularity last week. Jan. 9 brings Henry Miller, lu "Joseph Entangled." CnusTM'T Street Opera House (Nixon & -Zimmerman, managers).—Henry W. Sav- age's production In English, of "Parlsfnl" holds the boards at this house during this and next week. Prices during this engage- ment range from one to three dollars. Wright r/>rlmer, In' "The Shepherd King," finished his local engagement last week. : Chestnut Street Theatrb (Nixon & Zimmerman, managers).;—"The Forbidden Land," presented by the Dearborn manage- ment Inst week, enjoyed a good degree of popularity. Though light In texture, it It quite amusing, and bad tbe benefit of a clever cast. De Wolf Hopper, In his revival of "Wang," begins his engagement this week. Walmtt Street Theatre (Frank Howe Jr., manager).—"Home Folks'* finished Its fortnight's engagement last week and de- parted with an excellent record. Chauncey Olcott begins his annual fortnight's engage- ment this week. Casino (Ellas. Koenlg & Lederer, mana- gers).—George W. Lcderer'a ptoducllon of "Smiling Island'' continues to meet with success at this house. Attendance was of excellent slue last week and the performances were heartily applauded. The same offering Is to be continued until further notice. "•■- Park Theatre (F. G, Nixon Nlrdllnger, manager).—This and next week tbe attrac- tion at this house is Denman Thompson, In "The Old nomestead." The three weeks' engagement for "The Tenderfoot" terminated Inst week with a good balance on tbe right bide of the ledger. National TiiKATnn (Joseph M. Kelly, manager).—After a profitable week with Robert I'ltzslmmons, in "A'Fight for Love," this house now has tbe melodrama, "A Des- perate Ohanef." Grasp Opera House (G. A. Wegefarth, mannger).—"Winsome Winnie," with Paula Eilwardes In the leading role, proved popular with the patrons Inst week and earned their hearty commendation. David Hlggins is presenting "His Last Dollar" this week. Peopi.ks Theatre (F. Q. Nixon-NIrdlln- ger, manager).—Thomas E. Shea, who earned lite approval of the patrons last week, con- tinues to appfar In repertory this week with every prospect for excellent business. Blaney's Arch Street Theatre (M. 8. Sehleslnger, manager).—The melodrama, "On tbo Bridge at Midnight," holds tbe atten- tion of the patrons this week. Lillian Mor- timer, In "A Girl of the Streets," merited the good attendance Inst week and the ap- plause of the audiences. (ititviin Aveni'k Theatre (Miller & Knnf- miiii. malingers).—"The Mlssourions," last week's offering, was a novelty to local thea- tregoer*, It was presented by an admirable raai and I he Interesting situations kept tbe intention throughout the performance. ''The Ninety and Nine" is the current offering, Hart's New Theatre (John W. Hart, manager).—"Escaped from Sing Sing" Is the melodrama providing thrills for tbe patrons of this house this week. Audiences of goodly size were attracted by tbo performances of the melodrama, "The Little Church Around the Corner," last week. Forepai-oh's Theatre (Miller ft Kauf- man, managers).—After a week of praise- worthy performances of "Hazel Klrke," tbe stock company Is now engaged in a presen- tation of "The Christian." .Standard theatre (Darcy & Speck, man- agers).—During the current week the mem- bers of the stock company are appearing in.'.The Night Before Christmas," a melo- drama which gives them plenty of oppor- tunity to display their talent. Last week's performances of "The Game Keeper" met with hearty approval. Keith's New Theatre (H. T. Jordan, resident manager).—This week's programme Includes: Cleveland Johnson, exhibition of liquid air: Dlgby Bell, Mlllman Trio, Geo. W. Day, SUglnnto Japanese Troupe, Harding i:ud Ah Sid, Orpheus Comedy Four, Mile. Olive, Boston Brothers, Three Madcaps, Crowley and Foley and the blograph. Bon Ton Theatre (Bon Ton Amusement Co., managers).—The vaudeville entertain- ment this week is made up as follows: Jacob Glass and his trained bear. Three Zoellcrs, Mellomobllc Duo, Dalv and Reno, Morton, ' Temple and Morton, Williamson and Gilbert, Kennedy and Kennedy, A1. Wilson, May Har- ' Toy, Freda Lancaster, Parker and McGrevy und moving pictures. Elevwith Street Opera House (Frank Dnmont, manager).—The varied entertain- ment provided by Dumont's Minstrels at this house earns and receives the approba- tion of the patrons, who can be depended upon to loyally keep the house filled. Tbo timely burlesques, which excited laughter Inst week, are continued, and, as usual at Christmas, the Christmas tree, with candy and toys for the children, will be in evi- dence. Lyceum Theatre (John G. Jermon, man- ager).—The Thoroughbreds, ' after a vety satisfactory week's business, have given place to Watson's Americans, who furnish the mrrent entertainment ' - Tr.ocAtiF.no f Floyd LSUmnn, manager):— The patrons are being entertained this week by the Bohemian Burlesrpiers, who furnish « varied bill of hurlesgui and vaudeville. The patrons turned out Id good numbers last week, attracted by the Runaway Girls. . Nihth AMD Aacti Mrsr.ru (C. A. Br a den- burg)-, manager). -In th-j cutlo hall this week',are; German Rose. Capt. Anger, the Matzonts, Dlerkes and Nohena, the Berger- ons, Capt. CDittendoil. Vaudeville In the theatre Is provided hy Martin and Rldge- way, Hnllman and Collins, Mm. Gen. Tom Thumb and company. P. Ln Dent, Johnnie Rellly, (.has. H. Wnnle, the Uealeys and the elneograph. Note.— Tho blowing oat nf a switchboard at the Bon Ton Theatre, Wednesday night of last week, started a small sited panic among the audience. The coolness of the attache* prevented any r.erlnus Injury and tbe bouse was emptied In a very few minutes. i Plttnlinrir.—At the Niton (Thos. F. King Jr., manager) Richard Mansfield Dec. 20-31. Ada ltehnn had a satisfactory engagement Inst week, presenting "The Taming of the Shrew" nnd "The School for Scandal." Wll- llnm Gillette next week. At.vis (Harry Davis, manager).—The stock company presents this week "Around the World In Eighty Days," In which the Klralfy Ballet, from the World's Fnlr, Is In- troduced. Good attendance was noted last week for "Sergeant James." - '' Gayety (James E. Orr, manager).—"Girls Will Be Girls" for week of 20. A splendid company, headed hy Crest on Clarke, played to good houses last week, In "Monsieur Beau- cairo," which was presented In a most grace- ful nnd finished manner. "Dnvld Harum," with William 11. Turner, next week. Ruorr (R. M. Gtillck, manager).—"For His Brother's Crime" 20-31. "A Desperato Chance" did an Immense business Inst week. "The Great Automobile MyBtery" next week. Di'quesxb (R. M. Gullck, manager).— Ward ami Vokes 20-31, In "A Pair of I'lnks." "Buster Brown" departed 24, closing a two weeks' engagement. Business last week was, If anything, heavier than that of the pre- vious week. Bobby North, as the Hebrew politician, Joined tbe company here, and was very successful. "The Strollers' next week. Emi-ibb (E. J. McCullougb, manager).— "On the Suwanee River" Is the Christmas week offering. The Gllckman Yiddish Dra- matic Co. canceled their engagement last week. "Why He Divorced Her" next week. Grand Opera House (Harry Davis, mana- ger).—Good business prevailed last week. This week: Henry E. Dlxey and company, Elflo Fay, Sam Watson's Barn Yard Circus, Moulier Sisters. Bellman and Moore, Murphy and Francis, Crawford and Manning, Kim- ball and Donovan, Marlnellas, Maxwell and Simpson, John A, Gilbert, Colby and Way, tbe Great Zedn and klnetogrnpb. AvnstT, (Harry Davis, manager).—The business done by Anna Eva Fay last week was a repetition of the preceding one, simply phenomenal. Miss Fay opened her sixth suc- cessive week Christmas mntlnee. Academy (Harrv W. Williams, manager). —Rellly ft Wood's Big Snow 20-31. Tbe Gay Masquerndcrs drew remarkably large busi- ness Inst week, which was well deserved. The show is first class from start to finish. i i Scranton.—At the Lyceum (A. J. Duffy, mnnoger) Wm. Fnversham, In "Letty." Dec. 20: 'The Girl and the Bandit" 27, "The For- bidden Land" 28. Chauncey Olcott, 22, came to an overflowing bouse. Academy (A. J. Duffy, mannger).—Ralph Stuart, In "By Bight of Sword." 20-28. Oeo. F. Hall, in "A Ragged Hero," 22-24, had large houses. Star (Alf. (>. Herrlngton, manager).—The Blue Ribbon Girls 20-28, the Thoroughbreds 20-31, Roble's Knickerbockers Jan. 2-4, the Bohemians 5-7. The Cherry Blossoms came to large houses. Court Sodare (H. R. Kelley. manager).— This theatre reopened 20. with the Morti- mer Snow Stock Co., In "The Christian," for the week, to be followed week of Jan. 2 by "The Cowboy and the Lady." The new regime at this house promises to be successful. ■ ' . Hnrrlslmru.—At the Lyceum (M. RelB, manager) business was fair with Chauncey Olcott Dec lit and with Howe's moving pic- tures 20. "The Girl from Ksy's" 20. Daniel Sully 2T, Robert Mantel! 28, Arnold Daly 31. Opera House (M. Rels, manager).—Ed- ward Blondell, In "The Lost Boy," did a nice business 10-21. "The Wayward Son" 26-28, "A Ragged nero" 29-3t. Notes. —Walter Neumyer, trap drummer In the Hartford, Conn., Opera House, was here with his parents 22-21), as was Spencer t.VCharters, of the Thomas E. Shea Co "A Little Outcast" did well at Mlddletown, ra., 22. ■ Enston.—At the Able Opera House (W. K. Dctwlller. manager) "The Imperial Di- vorce," Dec. 10, pleased. Adelaide Thurs- ton, IT. was greeted with good business. Week of l'.», Bennett & Moulton Co. «i> WISCONSIN. Milwaukee.—With three novelties, week of Dec. 18 opened good, but the usual poor business experienced the week before Christ- mas was In general evidence Academy. — Edwin Thatthouser's popular Slayers romped through "A Mysterious tranger" last week, anuwon many a hearty laugh. "A Japanese Nightingale' 1 week of 26. "Lovers' Lane" follows. Alhambua (O. F. Miller, manager).— Lottie Williams, In "Only a Shop Girl," was h'ghly satisfactory week of 18. "York State Folks' 25-81. "The Smart Set" follows. Davidson (Sherman Brown, manager).— William Collier, In "The Dictator," 18-21, drew fair sized audiences. Jeanne Towler 25-28 Blanche Walsh Jan. 1-4. Bijou < Opera House. —Manager John R. Pierce offered "Escaped from the Harem" Dec. 18-24. which was enthusiastically re- ceived. "Wedded and Parted" week of 25. "When Women Love" follows. Pabst (Leon Wachsner, manager).—A sec- ond call for support was made on the patrons of thin popular stock bouse and further as- surance wus offered Manager Wachsner at last Wednesday's evening performance when "In Vetretung" ("By Proxy") was presented. Star (Frank It Trottman, manager).— The Merry Maidens, week of 18, pleased greatly. The Parisian Widows 26-31. Im- perial Extravaganza Co. follows. Grand. —Harrington and Lester, Bob Hurdle, Johnnn and Matt Josephine Coles, and Geo. Austin and company make up Manager J. W. Kenny's bill week of 20. Cbystai. —Manager F. B. Winter offers n strong bill for week of 26, with Seeker Wilkes Co. as topliners. Business la good. Notes.— "Bill" Kirk, The AflliouwJfcge Hcntl- nel'e "Fleeting Fancy" man, has Just received word from Lew Dockstadcr that he has ac- cepted the words, by Mr. Kirk, for his new song, "Save Yoor Tags." Mr. Dockatader will feature the song Just as soon as It can be put to music. James Kyrle McCurdy produced bis new play for the first time on any stage at Nlpon, Wis., Dec 22. It Is "The Old Clothes Man." Mr. McCurdy is said to have made a triple hit as author, Sroducer and actor Nellie Hanley, of lie Merry Maidens Co., was called to New York last Wednesday by the death of her mother, Mrs. Louise Godstroy, at Richmond Hill, Long Island...... Edwin Thanhouser announces the following new members -for bis company at the Academy : James Durkln, as leading man: Joseph Callahan, as char- acter actor, and" Walter McCullougb, to re- place Colin Campbell, who Das accepted an engagement as assistant stage director with Root T. Haines. - •• - : - - " «■» i Bnv;iB GaYi.obd opened on the BIJou cir- cuit Dec. 20, at Minneapolis, Minn. Notice to Oar Correspondent*. At Ken Year Mill lie celebrated Afonrfai/, Jan. 2. ice detlre, tehercver 41 is poietblt, that all matter intended for the iitue of The ci.trrr.n dated Jnn, 1. ihnll reach thl* office not later than the Saturday preceding the dale of tttve. ■ ; ' MISSOURI. 8«. i.oni*.—Sbubert's new theatre, the, Gnrrlek, Is to be thrown open to the public Monday evening. Dec. 26, with Ada Kehnu. Charles P. Salisbury will haro direct charge of the new St. Louis house. Garihck (Charles V. Salisbury, mannger). —Ada Rehan opens here Monday, 20, for two weeks, opening in "Taming of the Shrew." Charles Klchmnn, Oliver Doud Hymn, Jos. Weaver and Wm. Redmuad ore In the cast Century (J. J. Ilannerty, manager).— "The Vlrglnlnn" opens Sunday evening, 2K, for week, with Dnstln Farnum, Helen Holmes and Frank Carpenter In the cast. "The Maid and the Mummy" played to splendid business last week. Grace Van Studdlford, In "Red Feather," next Olympic (P. Short, mannger).—Eleanor Robson, in "Merely Mary Ann," opens Mon- day mntlnee, 20, for one week. Richard Mansfield follows, in repertory. Odeon (Geo. Olendorff, manager).—"The Suburban" will bo the bill beginning (with the usual custom of this house) Tuesday evening, 27. Evelyn Vaughan and Thomas MacLarnle have the- leading roles, A big production Is promised. Last week "The Christian" played to big business, Evelyn Vaugban appearing for the first time In tlie leading role, taking the place of Miss Burt. ■Standard (Leo Rclchenbach, manager).— Bice & Barton's Big Gaiety Co. 25-31. Annie Dunn Mullen, Kitty Hart Fanny Vedder and the Seymour Sisters are with tbe com- pany. Last week Manager Rclchenbach pre- sented the Tiger Lilies to & R. O. Bonlta and her midgets, Morrlsey and Fay, the Coopers, Brown and Robinson, La Veen and Cross, and tbe Edison motion pictures made a splendid bill. Grand Opera House (John G. Sbeeby, manager).—Kellar, with Valadln, 20-31. Charley Grapewln, In "Tbo Awakening of Mr. I'lpp." Inst week, gave a good show, to good bouses. Columbia (Frank Tate, manager).—Bill week of 20: Thos. J. Ryan and Mary Rlcb- fleid, Josephine Sabel, Trovollo, Misses Del- more, George W. eslic, Jennings and Ren- frew, Delmore and 1-ce, Ouigley Bros., Felix. Barry and Barry, Robert Nome, Andrews and Feld and the klnodrome. Imperial (D. E. Russell, manager).— "Shadows of a Oreat City" 25-31. Patrice, In "Driven from Home," last week had cap- ital business, and gnve n good performance. Star (C. P. Crawford, manager).—Four- teen vaudeville acta opened Sunday, 2,1. Last week was the last of. the stock com- Cany. "Solomon Isaacs" was the bill, to good uslness. Havmn's (Wm. Garen, mannger).—Billy tifford, In "How ne Won Her." 25-31. Last week, Fanny Mclntyre, In "The White Ti- res.? of Japan," had good houses. Crawford (O. T. Crawford, manager,.— "The Charity Nurse" 25-31. Last week, "The Slgu of the Four" and "Side Tracked" drew big houses. German (Hclnemnn & Welb, managers).— "Cinderella" Sunday matinee, 25. "Das Grosse LIcht" ("The Oreat Light"), 18, drew a good house. Gi.ork (II. E. Rice, manager).—Opening Sunday afternoon, 25 : Jennler Children, Geo. Lunndo, Irene Delmar, Geo. F. Geer, Delia Scott and the- klnetogue. Haqenback'r (C. Lee Williams, manager). —Sixteen capital trained animal acta appear to splendid patronage. Notes. —Laura Bart, lending lady of tbe Odeon Stock Co., has suddenly resigned and left for New York. She will sail for Eng- land, where she will Join her husband, Harry U. Haniord, a member of Henry Irvlng's company. Miss Kurt's resignation Is deeply regretted In end out of tbe company. Eve- lyn Vaughan will succeed her Leo Cor- rlgan, the Crawford's "boy singer," has re- turned from the Pacific const and resumed his duties at tbe theatre Alfred Spink Jr., one of our dramatic critics, has been ap- pointed the otflclnl referee of the West End Physical Culture Club The big Charity Horse Show nnd Oyraknnn, 17, at the Coli- seum, was splendidly attended. Concerts hy the famous Philippine Scouts' Band was the feature.:... .The Chornl Symphony Society Will render the "Messiah," 20, at tho Odeon. .Zoo Attlns, daughter of Thomas Akin, chairman of tho Republican State Committee, is to become a member of tbe Odeoa Stock Co.. ...... .Mrac. Fannin Bloomfleld Zelslor appeared In a piano recital at the Odeon 10. clde Capltalae, Binns, Rlnns and Blnns, Halley nnd Meehan, Esmeralda Sisters, Von Klcltn and Gibson and Kd. Foster's dogs. Lyric til. W. Van Dyke, mannger.— "The Man Who Dared" was n drawing card last week. "The Little Minister" 25-31. vjtiYSTAi, (Fred Cmsmari, manager).—Bill lit nnd week : The Rutherford*, presenting "A Case of Snakes;" Earl l'lynn, Denoyer and Ward, Johnson and Porry. Thomas Murray and Crosman's moving pictures, Ruslnens continues Immense ♦ »»■ OHIO. Kansas City—At the Willis Wood The- atre (Woodward & Burgess Amusement Co., malingers) Wagenhals & Kemper's fine pro- duction of "Salnmmbo," Dec. 18-21, came to fair -business. "Glittering Gloria" came 22- 24, with Dorothy Morton, and was well re- ceived. Chas. Hnwlrey, In "A Message from Mars," 25-28; Edna Wallace Hopper, In "A Country Mouse," 29-31. New Year's week, "Tho Virginian." Grand (Hudson & Judab, managers).—Last week "Tbe Fortune Hunters" came to fair business. Bert Leslie was line as the "tough," and was ably assisted by Robert 8, Dnlley, Hugh Cameron, Margaret Messenger, Madge Lawrence nnd Mao Sailor. This week, "Peggy from Paris," and New Year's week, "The Runaways." Orphei:m (Martin Beck, genera' manager). —Bill week of 20: Three Colins, Clarenux, Mullen and Fuller, Canfleld nnd Carlton, Sul- livan and Pasqualena. Tlce and Jermon, James F. Macdonald, Canfleld and Johnson and tbe klnodrome. ' " Oai.ts (E. S. Brlgbam, manager),—Last week Billy Clifford, Id "How Ho Won Her," whb a prime favorite, and delighted his audi- enceg. This week, "McPadden's Flats," and next week, "Shadows of a Great City." Auditorium (Woodward k Burgess Amuse- ment Co., managers).—Last week "A Texas Steer" pleased good houses, This week, "The Sign of the Cross," and New Year's week, "A Hot Old Time."' Century (Jus. Barrett, manager).—Last week Bcribner's Morning Glories did a good business. This week, the Tiger Lilies, and next week, Rice It Barton's Co. Yalk'h (Lloyd Brown, manager).—Busi- ness still keeps up, This week: The Rutber- fords, II. F. Forties and company, Johnson and Perry, Pauline do Conde, Arthur Sey- mour and Frank Grob. ; National (Walter T. Terry, manager).— The new 10 cent house threw open Its doors on Sunday afternoon, 18. The' bill was changed'from the original booking, as some of tbe acts disappointed. The acts were: Mons. Herbert, wm. Ormsby, Fay Sisters,, C. C Church, Marcus and Flora and Prof. Lyman. This week: Wm. Rogers, Wm', Ormsby, the Be Anas, tbe Sbawa and Nona and Marshaw. CtiiprEBiNos.—Melba and Parkinson will give a concert at Convention Hall June 4. Geo. Cbenet, full of talk about "Mc- Fadden's Flats," was here nil of last week. Cincinnati.—Yuletlde prosperity Is as- sured at nil tho theatres, but some of the bills make rather ciucer offerings for Christ- mas holidays, titiANi) opera' nottRR (Harry Rainfnrth St John II. linvlln, managers).—Gabrlelle Re- Jane Is to make her local premier Dec, 20. in "We Couslne," and she follows that wills '"iaia," "Siipho," "Cnmlllo," "L'HIron- delle" and "The Marriage of Kitty." Last week Fred R, Hnmlln nnd Julian Mitchell were responsible for a season of unalloyed pleasure, for "Babes In Toy.'nnd" proved a de- llghtrul creation and one that took us hack to the days of Jack nnd Jill. Ignnclo Mnr- tlnettl, Nellie, O'Neill, Mabel Harrison, Bes- sie Wynn nnd n host of others proved most capable entertainers. "Tho Wlr.uril of O*" Jan. 2. Walnut Street Tiikatiib (M. C. Ander- son, manager).—"King Porto," M. C. Ander- sons attraction, is to open Dec. 25, with Hose Cecelia Shay, a Cincinnati girl, as- suming the role of rinolu. It will be her first appearance here In comic opera. Last week a weber & Fields show. "Holty Tolty," played to splendid business, with Villa Knox, Tom Moore and Margaret Lucler among I ho merrr makers. Elluoro Sisters, In "Mrs, Dclnney of Newport 1 Coi.nMRtA Theatre (M. C. Anderson, man- ager).—McMahon's Musical Maids are tbo top liners for Dec. 25, with Eddie Glrnrd and Jessie Gardner, Klein and Clifton, lloey and Lee, Harry La Hose and Co. and La Carmen Troupe as associated entertainers. The bill last week was one that drew, l'nt Itooney's Street Urchins made a pronounced hit. Josle De Witt, the Four Unntlngs and the Melrose Troupe wero other cards. Heuuk's Opera Hot. it: (Heiick. Fennessy & Stair, mamigere).—Under W. T. Kcogh's management Charles A. Taylor's spectacle, "Tho White Tigress of Japan," will bo given Its local premier Dec. 25, Last week the Count Tolstoi play, "Thou Sbalt Not Kill," proved a thriller that drew big audiences. '•Hearts Adrift" Jan. 1. Robinson's Opera Housn (George F. Fish & L. F. Flab, manager).—Tho Forcpaugli Stock Co, put on "A Gentleman of France" last week. The ante-holiday double bill, "The Hells" nnd "Nan, tbe Good for Noth'ng," reminiscent of Henry Irving and Lotta, drew great crowds and was satisfactorily Btagcd. "Teas of the D'Urbcrvllles" Jan. 1. Lyceum Theatre (Hetick. Fennessy ft Stair, manngers).—"Two Little Waifs" will come Dec. 25. Lnst week, "Why He Di- vorced Her," by Will C. Mtirpby, prored to be In great favor and tho company was most satisfying. Business was big. Louise Beaton Jnn. 1. People's Tiieatbe (Hubert Henrk, mona- ?cr).—Tbo Ony Mnsaupiadcts arrlvo Dec. 2!i, ollowlng Hobby Manchester's Vanity Fair which drew crushes last week. Rellly & Wood's Big Show Jan. 1, Lobby CtiATTBn.—Frank Abbott came In advance of "King Dodo." For tho first time In years no Christmas matinee wilt he given at tbe Grand, whore Itojano opens at night Ignaclo Mnrtlnettl and his wife, Carrie Radcllffe, occupied a box at Robinson's the opening night of ''The Bells," The lnttcr was once leading woman of the Forcpaugli Stock, In Philadelphia Henrietta Vnders, of the Forepaugh Stock Co., wns called to Philadelphia by the death of her father, and Eugenia Webb took her place, in "The Bells," at short notice Agues Schoemor-Mlllor has Joined tbo "Cnhes In Toyland" Co,, and taken tbe stage name of Genevieve Hlllyer, Mildred Ln Mont, a young soubrette, was found unconscious In bed and taken to the hospital, She was suffering from nervous spells Mabel Dnfour Filnn nnd Albert Ely were married last October, but the secret Just leaked out here, sue Is n College of Music graduate Manager Max Rosen- berg is wick from Boston. i i Cleveland.—At the Opora House'(A. F. Hnrtz, manager) "Babes in Toyland" Dec. 20-31. "Red Feathef" drew splendidly week of 111. Frank Daniels next-week. Colonial (Drew k Campbell, managers). —"One of Our Olrln," by the iVanglian G laser Stock, current week, "Lend Mo Five Shil- lings" und '"Die Arabian Nights" packed the house week of 10. "A Bachelor's Honey- moon" next week. EMPinn (Max Fnetkcnlieuer, manager).— "As You Like It" the current week, by the Faruum Stock Co, "Camllle," week of 111, turned away people. "Dninoii and Pythias" next week. Lycbu.ii (J. K. Cookson, manager),—"Cap- tain Barrlngton" current week. Brothers Ilyrne, In "Eh/lit Hells," bad good huuhieus last week. "The Crisis" next week. Cleveland (J. K. Cooknoti, manager).— Tbe Russell Brothers, In "Tho Female Detec- tives," current week. "Alone In the World" had good houses week of 111. "Dangers of Working 0Iris" last week. Stab (Drew & Campbell, managers).—The Crackcrlacks current week. Tho High Roll- ers week of 10. Itentn-fiantlry Co.'next week. Keith's (L. M. Elrlck. manager). —Bill week of 20! The Imperial Japanese Guards. Itlce and Provost, Wm. II. Murphy and Blnucho Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Allison, Klein, nit Bros, and Nicholson, Loulso Dresner, Jack Norworth and the Dahlias. ibly plays vorecd Her" S0-2S, "Escaped from tha Harum" 20-31, "The Factor* Olrl" Jan. 2-4. Notss.— Tbe local order of Elks distributes Christina* morning 200 well filled baskets of provisions to the poor Manager Peter Rice now wears on emblem of the local Order of Eagles. s Toledo.—At the Valentino (Mr E. For, mannger) Ada Rcbnn, In "The Taming of tbe Shrew," Dec. 14. filled the house. Lulu Glnser, In "A Madcap Princess," has ca- pncllv business 17. Coating: "The Red Feather" 20, "Tho Two Orphans" 27. LtcHvm (Frank Hurt, manager).—"Th» Sign of the Four" pleased ln-17, as did Ward nnd Vokes 18-21. "Tho Two Johns" 22-2-1, "Dnvld llamm" 28-28. Arcaps in. H. Lnmiln, manager).— Lnfayotto and his compnuy proved n splen- did drawing card 18 and week. For 2ft nnd week : Jenkins and Clifford, Illll and Hylvlanl. Trelnor, the Savnns, tho Silvers ond Talbot and Rogers, Emi'ihh (Abo Shapiro, manager).—The Cracker Jneks 18 and week wero well patron- ized. Tho Rentst-Santley Co. 2B and week. HiillT's (Frank Burt, manager).—"Alone In tho World" 10-17, nnd "Tho Katal Wed- ding" 18-21, ennao to big business. "Dr. Jekvll and Mr Ilydo" 22-21, "Child Slaves oC New York" 2B-2S. ■ s T)i»rton.—At tbe Victoria (a 0. Miller. manager) Madame Rejane preaeuled "Znza, to a splendid audience, Dec. 22. "King Dodo" drew well 24. Coming: "Tho Maid and tbo Mummy" 20, Earn Kendall 27. National (Gil Burrows, manager).—"El Cnpltnn" was well presented, to good busi- ness, 10-21. "The Child Slaves of New York" drew good houses 22-24. Coming: "Tho Fatal Wedding" 25-28, "Eight Bolls" 211-31. Park (Ull Burrows, mannger). — "Tha Katxeiijammer Kids" 20-28. Soldiers' IIomb Theatre. —A big audi- ence witnessed "Tho Knticnlnmmer Kids" 23, Coining: "Tho Holy City" ill). Odeon (Hnrtsock & Our ran, managers).— Bill for week of 20: Miss Adolvn, the Con- rods, Humes and Lewis, aud Hall and Kngyu, Sandusky.—At the Nlelsou Opera noma (Sltigler & Smith, manngers) "King Dodo" pleased a fair house Dec. 20. "Hooligan's, Troubles" gave two pnrformnnccs 211. Book- ings: "My Wife's Family" 20, "Old Arknn- saw" 31. "Peck's Bad Hoy" Jan. li, "Tho Eternal City" 0, "Queen of the White Slaves" ' Note. —A deal, by which John A. nim- triolein, the theatrical mnnngar, acquires own- ership of the popular Nellscn Opera House, hns about been concluded. Mnny improve- ments to tho playhouse aro contemplated. * '» DISTIUCT OF COLUMBIA. Wnalilnuton.—Tho week before Christ- mas, usually tha dullest of tbo year, except, perhaps. Holy Week, In the theatrical line, was this year quite prosperous owing to timely attractions. National (W. II. Bnpley, manager).—This week Wm. II. Crane, In ''Business Is Busi- ness." Lnst week, "Mother Gooso" closed a very prosperous two weeks' engagement. Mme. Schiiuinnn-Ilolnlr, lu "Love's Lottery, Jan. 2-7. Columiha Theatre (Joseph E. Lucked, manager).—This week, Lionel Ilnrrymore, In "Tho Other Olrl." Last week, Snvnge'n English Grand Opera Co., In a linn roper- lory, sang to large houses at ndvnnccd prices, "Piffl Paff 11 Potif III" Jau. 2-7. Lapayhtte QllAND OPERA llOUSB (Ira J. La Mottc, manager).—Tills week, "Buster Drown." Last week, good houses greeted Geo. M. Cohan, in "Running for ufllce." "The Burgomaster" Jan. 2-7. Academy op Music (J. W, Lyons, mana- ger).—This week, "The Way of tho Trans- gressor." Lobi week, "More to bo Pitied than Scorned" played to excellent patronage, "On the Suwonce River" July 2-7. Ciiane'h (Miss II. Wliiflelil Do Witt, man- nger i.—This week: Tha Eight Vaainr Girls, the Ten Toozoonlu Arabs, Georgia Gardner, Joe Madden and company, itiivmonil and Cnverly, Howard Bros., Poultney and Daley, CnrloB and tho vltngrnpli. Lust week Fanny Illeo was the topliner of a good bill and tbo attendance was satisfactory. Lyceum Tjikatph (Eugene Roman, mana- ger).—This week, the World Healers. Last week Rellly &; Wood's nig Show, with Pat Hellly, scored lis UBiial big business, The Runaway Girls Jan. 2-7. Convention Hall (David Bolnnco, lessee). —This week, Leslie Carter, In Helnsco's new play, "Adren," for tbo first time on any atago. «i > KENTUCKY. Louisville.—At Mncatilcy's (John T, Ma- cauley, mannger) Madame Rejane came Dec, 20, presenting ''7-rtJtn" to n crowded ItotiHe, "The Karl of Pnwtucket" 20-28. Masonic (('has. A. Blinw, manager),— "Louisiana," 10-24, drew crowded bouses. "Under Southern Hklos" 20-111. Avkniiiii (Chris. A. Hbaw, manager).—"Her First FulBP-Rtcp," week of 18, attracted good crowds. "Hoard Adrift" 2R-3I. Iiot'KiNH' (Wm. Itck'liiiiiui, resident man- ager). —For week of 25: Itooney's Street Ur- obilin, Knur Huntings, Carlisle's Pony Show, Hammond and Forrester, Pros. Arlsuto, the Marco Twins and tho blograph. Buckingham (Whallen Urns., mnnngors). —Ulco & Uartnn's Extravagnnxii Ci>. gnvu a highly Interesting performance week of 18, to crowded homos. Vanity Fnlr 29-111. <■ » GEOntllA. Powers, In "San "Tnt Wlaard of Ox,", 10,. and at. Joseph—At the Lyceum (C. U. Phil- '"'»r T. " " rd of Oz.". 10 10, all had iria" 21, "lit ,^Ad-JBck''4M;.i'Hrt»l- Pawsbroktrs" 25. "After Midnight" 28."Tna Tenderfoot" 27, Edna Wallace Hopper 28. OapfiKiu (Martin Beck, general manager). Business continues very good. Week of 20: Al- ley, manager) Jame. Toy." Dec..l5: 'The ''Toe Village Parson," 18, 10, all bad good business. "Glittering Gloria" 21. "Hottest Cotm In Dixie" 33,-"ItiHwaa Jack"' *4;.vtt\»1r Colnuhn*.—At tbe Great Boutbera (0. M. Heffner, manager) Rejane, In "Zazu," drew a good home. Coming: Grace Van Studdlford Dec. 27, 28, Tim Murphy 110, 81, Margaret Angtln Jan. 2, Lawrence D'Orsay 8, 4, Kellar (J, 7. Eurine (H. A, Weinman, manager).—For week of 111, "Tho Senator," by the Empire Stock, attracted fair business. Ada Adair. tbe new leading lady, Is Urmly established lu popularity. Frank Camp, Gavin Harris, Chan. Waldron, Louise Marcelll and Elinor Wescott assist in making a well balanced company. Week of 20, "The Wrong Mr. Wright. 1 ' "A Texas Steer" follows. (in and Opera Houmh (A, O. Ovens, nana- Ser).—Dark week of II). "Tho Awakoolug of Ir. Plpp" 20-28, "David Harum" 20-31, "Who Goes There J" Jan, 2-4. Hiou Stuhkt TiiEATiti; (A. 0. Ovens, man- ager).—"Child Slaves of New York'' and "The Fatal Wedding" divided week of 10, to fnlr business, "The Hoosler Girl" 20-28, "Knchel Goldstcn" 20-81, "White Tigress or •Japan" Jnn, 2-4. "Tbe Peddler" B-7. Notb. —Guy van Tress, a former member of tbe Empire Stock Co., died 22, from con- sumption. ■ ... > ■ i ■ Vonnaritown— At the Opera House (Peter Hlce, manager) Mildred Holland drew well Dec. 10, "Tho Karl of Pawtucket" plcnied a large audience 12; Conroy and Mack, J 8, and ''The Strollers," 14, came to good re- turn*. "Tho Moonshiner's Daughter," 17, and "New York Day by Day," 21, euiertnlned food audiences. Yale .0lee Club 24, Lyman Ipwe's moving pictures 25, "Hunter-Brown" .21), "Strange Adventures of Amos Skneter" 27,- "The-vtemrnorT-nirls" "it, "Tinr Kotzen- Jammer Kids" 20-31. • P«uk "(Chas. L. Lllllnn, manager).—Week of 10 "On tho Suwanee River" pleased. T. T. Uook, whose borne Is here, takes a promla- Atlanta—At the Grand (II. L, & J, U Do Give, manager*) "The Jewel of Asia" Dae. 211. "A Olrl from Dixie" was well re- ceived, by good sized houses, 10, 17. "Tho Prince of Pllsen," 10, 20, enjoyed good t»- turns. Frank Daniels 20, 27. ' lti.iou (Jake Walls, manager), — "'die llenuty Doctor" attracted big luminous week of 10. "Across tbo Pacific" 2U1I1. j Star (J. H. Thompson, manager).—An- other pleasing hill was presented, week at 10, b« Helnton and Uood, Carlisle Slaters, May Mllhurn, Phillips Slaters, Urate MJlburn, Lowmon Slstei-H, Blnlr and McNulty/ > Hood Sisters, Downey and Thomas, LawroMo and Gnnxnles, Parker and Florence, Mny/Kenaa. Oskurn and Orapetza, Frank RaldY/ln and Ben Wells, i »» MAINE. Portland.—At the Jefferson (Cnhn 4 Grant, mnnngers) "Tho Sleeping, IJenulv and the Beast," Dec. 10-24, gnve grfiit satisfac- tion. The Keystone Dramatic U>. 20-31. Portland (James E. Moore.t mannger).—■ BUI week of 20: The Four Marvin, tho Smod- ley Sketch Club, Carlln nnd Ot.'w, Lulgl Dell Oro, Carter and.Dluford and a/IJier acts, Hroi and ncATit write: ".We aro la onr ninth week on tbo Novelty ni Id Three L cir- cuit!], tbrniiffh Colorado, UtOb-aad Cnllfornlu, end are being featured at wtry stand. Our act, 'A Lontf of Hay," Is a success, and we have oddod another drop, wlib soma new electrical effects, making It one of the big- gest novelty singing acts In'vaudeville. Wo are closing the shown und taking five and nix bows nightly, and nuv booked solid for the next tlx months In Cijlrfornlu." TnCnmUl'lt. It, w Nmw Jwisrv trans. porta the Metropolitan Op<?ra Co, for their Philadelphia productions/, making the trip to nnd from New York on au average tlrao of Iwo hours by special train, wiltbout itop.