The New York Clipper (July 1905)

July 8. THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. 407 Walter Hitchcock, of last year's New York Flayers, will be at tbe Worteatcr iijnlu tbls vers, having been with the Hunter 4 Brad- ford Platen, at Hartford. • ■ » Fall Mver.—At tie Academy of Music (Cahn k Grant, managers* the Huntlcr Stuck Co. will uipen the Hummer season July :i-S, with "Captoth Swift." "Peaceful Valley" 08. Sut;ti»i'8 Buoc (D. ft. BufButon, mana- ger).—The Bufflnton Stock Co. presented "Northern Lights" laat week to good busi- ness, and pleased. "Ticket of Leave Man" 3-8. Note. —At a meeting of tbe Caato Theatre Co., held June 30, contracts were awarded for the construction of the Mew Custo The- atre, on North Main Street, and work will begin Immediately. Tbe theatre will be opened In October, being booked with the ether Casto theatres by Al. Huyues, general manager. ■ i llolyoke.—At Mountain. Park Casino (Louis Pelllsfller, manager) the Casino Opera Co. gave a highly satisfactory production of "The Gondoliers week of June 28, to large audiences. For week of July 3, "Tho Tele- phone Ulrl" Will be given. Footlights. —The Opera House will open Its season Ang. ID, With Dockstadcr.'s Min- strels Denman Mnley, who has been ptaylng a leading role In "The Isle of Spice," the past season, la at his bomc In this city for tbe Summer..... .Arthur Alston, mana- Eer ojT "At the Old Cross Roads" Co., has ccn spending a tew days at his home In this city. :- <-■■ n ii . i Taunton.—At Sabballa l'ark (Jos. J. Flynn. manager) week of June 2(1, "The Telephone tilrl" proved a winner and pleased large audiences. For week of July 3, a strong vaudeville bill will be presented. Woodward Springs will have tbe Old Ken- tucky Colored Minstrels tor its opening, week of July 3. «•» Ii • OHIO. ilucliinatl. —There has been Just a trifle too much of the chill of Autumn to tbe June nights to make superlatively glad the hearts of the Summer amusement directors, but despite lbe lowering temperature tbe sea- son's business shows a healthy average. Ciusstkr 1'abk (I. M. Martin, manager). —The Chester Park Opera Co. will put on "The Lndy Slavey" July 2. Last week "The Mocking Bird," with Carrie Reynolds In tbe role of Yvettc—Mabel Ollmore's old char- acter—proved a .most refreshing contribu- tion In a mns'ral way. The performance was one of fho best ever given at the park. Charles Fulton. Sam My lie, Prank Stammers, Jomes Mellhcrn, Carrlck Major, Georgia Campbell. Edna Iteming, Delhi Ncvln and Cecilia Rhodes were nil members of n Cast that did splendidly' with the tuneful cre- ation, lb the Vaudeville Theatre Lockhart's performing elcprtuints trill, he the new card. Richard llarlowe will come 0, and appear In the revival of "141)2." Last week tbe Mar- riott Twins won lots of applause. Bessie Bans made quite a lilt. Oilier cards for the holiday week are: lxm and Mac Gordon, Sutton and Sutton, and Ruby Raymond. Coney Island (Will S. Heck, director of amusements). —WbeclOck's United States In- dian Hand continue their concerts 2. The new vaudeville bill will Introduce Alice Alva, J. C. I'olk and his educated dog, Uno: Davey and Pbllllppl, Arthur Stiiurt and Collins' and Kern. Of last week's show Clint and Bpssle Bobbins presented a most clever little oper- ettc la "The Masonic Ball," and Gertie Le Claire and her pickaninnies made a big bit. Some tremendous crowns made the trip to "the Island," and on Michael Mullen Day lbe turnout-was of capacity Jamming pro- portions. Tin Yao (Waller Draper, secretary.— John S. Duss upd Ills baud began their sec- ond week's successful engagement '-'. The concerts thus far have drawn splendid sized audiences. Ta'dlow Lauoo.n (J. J. Weaver, manager). —Belle Stone will Ire the stellar out door card 2, and she will make dally ascents and descents of the spiral tour on her mysterious globe. In the nmnliltheatre' Wills and Gray, Charles lleclow, Corbett and Forrester, Frc- Tola; and lleclow n'n'd Wheeler will bo seen. Lust, week (be Three Ronulds and tbe Wad- dells were among the curds. Business was good. - • Varsity Campus. —Ben Greet'* I'lityers have come and gone, and they tarried two davs longer than their- original booking '•ailed for. and tbe Woodlaudors drew over *4,00o for their four days performances. "The Tempest" was added to the repertory, hut bad weather compelled Its presentation In the University Auditorium, with Sydney. Gree- street .is Steuhano, J. Sayer Crawley as Call- ban. Perceval Ayltncr as Trlncuol and Daisv ltoblnsou as Miranda. "As You Like It" was given nnder the trees. Sl'HMKU CniAT.—All the resorts will put oil big Fourth of July extra bills, lurlndlug the usual fireworks displays At Monarch Park the Mysterious Kclda Ik holding forth. IS. B. Fa us i, formerly of the Anderson & Zicglcr forces here, hut now uf the Grand Opera House, New York, wus a visitor during the week Manager J. J. Weaver, of (he Lagoon, bus gone to New York Sol Ste rhan. of the /on, bus gone East, combining business and pleasure Prank Van Der Shirker will be the conductor of the next May Festival, In 1000. Kdwin W. Glover will lie chorus master, while Blu I'dgur Elgin- will be uaked to Cincinnati to conduct one or more of his choral works Music Hall Is to be re-decorated Lawrence Weber and Sam Srrlbner came on from New York to attend the meeting of the Cincinnati Theatre Company. Charles Arnold was elected presi- dent Tbe remodeled Vine Street will probably be called the Standard. a ' Cleveland.—At t(ie Colonial (Drew ft Campbell, uiunugers) "Captain impudence" will be given by (lie Colonial Stock Co. July 3-8. "The JIIC' drew splendidly last week. "Charley's Aunt" week of 10. Eici.id AVENtiK Gardens (Mux Fiirtkeii- beuer, inuungcr).—"Itoyul Middy" will bo sung by the Faetkcuhouer Opera Co. 3-8. 'Hot-In Hood" was well sung und drew good bouses last week. "King Dodo" week Of 10, Colikkum (M. V. 'frostier, manager).— "Private John Allen" Is the offering liy the ltanford Stock Co. 3,-S. "The Merchant of Venice" drew fulrty well lust week. Vhudc- vllle will be. put on here week of 10. Whitk City (J. Jniincrmnn, manager).— The Nollle R. Chandler Orchestra. Bus-lock, Ho«unl and Bonlfa. Bolo. and Mctvlu How- ard will be the chief attractions 3-8. Thou- sands passed through the gates dally last week, and excellent attractions satisfied tbe crowds und kept (bom coming. Lew Park (Frederick Ingcrsoll. general manager):—FancUilH's Band. Adgle's lions and Hardy are the chief attractions 3-8. The enthusiasm over this beautiful resort does not abate one whit, thousands of fun lovers flocking through tbe gates atl day long. Note. —Harry A. Daniels has been appoint- ed manager for Keith's nere. Mr. Daniels has been with Mr. Krllh for a number of years and knows his policy thoroughly. Fred Urnudl will he the asslsliiut manager. This sclloit iiihhi lhi- part of Mr. Keith Is u worthy and (luielv reiiignllhui of fine of llu- itumt popular anil eOlclent theatre treasurers thai Cleveland has ever bad. » YoHMKNtawn. --'- AJ Morn. Park Casino Theatre (F.dnwrd Hlnnley, mniini-er) the fol- Liwing excellent bid July 3-8 I Annie Abbntr, Mnrrlnettl and Max Million. Fred Russell, JIa;ica and Corclll, Gertrude Morion, and Bpps and Loretra. Attendance good, and projromme more than satisfactory. Avon Park (Jos. W. Wes». inanaaw).— Programme for week or 8. embraces: Braall and Brazil. Lillian Aahlev. Silvern, aud fcmcrle. ,i. u. Non-toss, Blair uud tie Slurs, and Jos. II. Manning and Master Drew. Very good attendance rules and tbe bills are struug ones. Notts.—The Lyric Opera Co. closed lis Hnmmer engagement at the Park Theatre July l, patronage nut being favorable enough for a continuance of the experiment: The company Is a very clever bno and worthy of success, and was under the management of Phil Itolmon Manager Stanley states that his "add." In one Issue of The Clii'- »'»n this Summer brought him larger returns tliun at any prevloua year since he has been In the business Manager Peter Rice's valuable services have been secured to look after the Interests of the theatrical part of Avon l'ark during tbe Summer. ' » Columbus.—At-Olentangy l'ark (W. W. Prosser, manager) the return lo vaudeville proved* very nopiiiar,'and Lot-kbart's trained elephants as headline™, and an excellent bill consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Cal Stewart Flo Adler, Innls and Ryan, O'Brien and Dlnalo. Mihnar Bros., and Burton and Brooks, drew good housps week of June ad. The bill for week of July 2: Antonio Van Gotre, Emma Cotrely, chas. McDonald, Mr': and Mrs. Per- kins Fisher, Oram and Oram. Zoa Matthews, J: Aldrleh Llbbey and Katbbrlnc Traycr, and the. Perots. - Collins' Garden (II. Collins, manager). —Tbe bill for week of Juno 20 drew large crowds. It Included : Nobte and Bordoncx, ■lack and Bertha Mce, and Geo. and May Woodward. Notts.—Mr. Bailey and Singling Bros, have taken a lease on the Winter quarters at Hcllsvllle from the Sella heirs, and will Win- ter the Forepaugh-Sellg Show here Lewla Hells, the ox-showman, is a receptive candidate for the Republican nomination for mayor here, .... .Itice's Dog, Monkey and Pony Circus showed at tbe Zoo week of June ttO. Akron.—At Lakeside Casino (Barry A. Ilawn, mauagcr) the Herald Square Opera Co. gave fair satisfaction week of June 26. Eddie Flavciie was a pleasing feature as co- median. For week of July 3: The Trocadcro Quartette, the Marvelous Le Pages, Holmea and Waldroq, Bardie Langdon, Mr. and Mrs. Cal Stewart and the Custnograpb. Gentry Bros.' Doq and Po.nx Show had two big crowds June 27. Noras.—The Mardo Trio, after a week's visit at home In Akron, are playing the Hawn circuit of parks. .... .Pete MaTdo was made an Kagle at Gallon, 0., 21 Rhea Clem- mens, of the "Florodora"- Co., and Beatrice McCue, of "The Girl from Kay's", arc spend- ing the Summer here. t Dayton.—At Lakeside ParkfJas. A. Kirk. manager) big bUHlness was the rale week of June 25. The Bcntons. Bosankl and Itad- e'lff, and lime. Louisa Schmidt were on tbe hill. FAinviEW Park (A. Z. Ward, manager).— Bill fur week of 25 Included: Ernest and Burt Williams and cumpuny, Bush and Gor- don, Geo. Uussey. and Latlmore and Leigh. Good business ruled. Bill for week of July 2, tlie Great Barlow Minstrels. NYitk. —Creatorc and his band drew splen- did audiences In the park week of June 25. Toledo.—At 'the Casino Theatre (Otto K lives, manager) Mary Norman was a big hit In last week s bill. Attendance was big. For July 2 and week: Rebecca Warren and company, ln"A Friend of the Family." For the remainder of tbe season the management will alternate with atock and vaudeville. Farh TiiEATitH (Joe Pearlstluc, mauagcr). —Delia Fox was the feature on last week's bill. Patronage la good. MniiHllelil. —At Lake Park Casino the Kr- wood Stock Co. had excellent patronage dur- ing last week, and will continue hero another week before closing the engagement. Gkntiiy's Duo and Pony Shows, two per- formances, 28, did splendid business, and garc excellent satisfaction. ■ Spring-field.-—At Spring Grove Park Ca- sino (Thus. Powell, manager) a good bill was presented last week. Including: Mooney and Molbcln. Ethel Robinson. Fciitellc and Itad- clLTe, Spencer Kelly, Silvern und Emory. Bill for week of Jnly 3 Includes: Creulore and bis Italian Bund. It, -I: Newell niul Nllilo, Gallagher uud llild. Walter Daniels, Bush and Gordou and the kinetuscupc. —! «»> MAINE. Portland.—The weather started In again a little unfavorable for the amusement re- sorts the first part of lust week, but by the middle of tbe week all of tbe Summer the- atres, under more favorable conditions, were In full sway and entertaining good sized crowds. A Merchants' Exposition and Mili- tary Carnival, with Midway features, nerved to attract quite a number of people here laat week, many of whom helped to swell the at- tendance at the home resorts. Cai'B 'Piibathe, Cape Coltuge Park (10. V. Phelau, manager).—The umnslug comedy, "A Night Off," as presented by the stock at this house, June 2U and week, attracted business of satisfactory proportions, ami unlimited appreciation of the work of the principals was shown. During the week of July 3 tho slock will produce "Old Lavender," with Md- want Ilarrlgau in the title role, und Hie one act play. "An odd Proposal," featuring Win. II. Pascal, of the company. Gbm Tiifjatem, Peaks Island (C. W. T. Godlng, manager).—A good play, well pre- sented by a capable company, drew largo an- dlpnces 26 and week. The production wan "lltn the Penman," by tbe slock. The stock will present, for week of 3, "Tbe Henrietta," the advance sale for which indicates an over- flow. Jki'keiison TiiK.uiiE (Cahn & Grant, man- agers).—Tho stock met with lino success in their presentation of "The Liars," last week, the attendance being extremely good and the work of the company very pleasing. •The Wife" July 3-8. ItivEieio.v Daiik (D. II. Smith, resident manager).—J. W. Gorman's Vaudeville Stars attracted good business here during tbe pleas- ant days of last week. The olio consisted of b'ludloy mid Burke, Mr. and Mrs. Allison, Anderson and (lolnes, Turn and Stetson, and the Troubadour Four. Columbia Vaudeville Co. week of 3. IUnomnu ItaoH.' Circus Is due July 0. -»•♦■ KENTUCKY. Louisville.— vt Jockey Club Park (Malt Winn, manager) Henri Morln and his French Military and Old Guard Band, of New York, opened June 25. drawing a big attendance. Fontaine Perry Park (Woi. Relchinan. manager).—Large audiences witnessed a good vaudeville here during week of 25. New people for week of July 2 arc: Snyder and Iliicklev. Pmil Conchas, the Columbians, Kelly and Vlolntt" mid Bedford anil Win- chester. An udded nil ruction will be a hfltul of Ignrrnti's, who will build a village at the park and occupy It during their stay. * PaUuijab.—At lbe t'usluu (Win, Maliine, manager) business was very good nil last week. A stork company, with Iwo changes of lilll'a week. Is the ntlrnctlnu. ♦ »» , '■ " Ma. A-.-n Mas Er.wABn J. C<i:;;.t.i.i.t nre the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Matthews, at lilodgett'H Lauding, N. II. NEW YORK STATU. BasTalo.—Preparation* foi^ (be Elks' con- vention, week of July in, arc more elaborate and expensive than ever. Main Street Is already dotted with temporary structures. and huge plastic repres.'Qtatloui of Elks arc seen' ui several Junctions. Delegatlous from the Philippines und Mexico are •'» rvufn wl,th bauds, and every loch of hotel space. has been engaged. l*A«k (at Shea, manager).—The Wiu. Far- hum Co. this week presents "Barbara Frlet- chle." The farewell week, 10-15, "Monte Cristo." "A Glided Fool" was capably en- acted and well attended last week. Shea's. —The roster 11-8 lucludi-s: Yo Colonial Septette. Kennedy and Hooney, Mildred Flora, Smith nnd Campbell, the Sully Family, tho Four Llvlugstnns, Ulsou City Quartette anil Valvero's Naval Bom- bardment. Business coutluues excellent not- withstanding the heat. Lakaykttk (C. M. Bngg, mauagcr).— American Itosc Burlesque Co. tbls week, in- nocent Widows lti-15. T.1TCKI1M (J. Lnughlln. manager). — Tho house Is dark, but will reopen 10, with ten cent vaudeville Star (P. C. Cornell, manager).—A new stage is being built, with tbe usual Summer bouse cleaning. "The Rogers Brothers In Ireland" opens tbe house Aug. 28, Academy (c. a. Stevens, manager).—The oneulna' date will be Aug. T, with "Queen uf the WBIto Slaves." Tuck. —It Is probable that some stock will occupy this house. LlMfc'fl Ml-sbbm. —Tbls house was opened 1, with Holier and others In the curio bull. Iu the theatre, Kentucky Rosebud and Old Plantation Company. There is a continuous performance from 10 A. m. to 11 r. at., with Hi cents admission. The bouse Is located at Broadway and Washington Streets, adjo'n- Ing the Lyceum and opposite tbe Mfnyette. Norrtss.—Marks Bros, have opened a "one cent vaudeville" theatre on Main Street, near Lafayette. It baa been six months building. Athletic Park appearances this week Include: Carter and Bliiford. and the Coon- villi* Carnival Tbe Kilties Band appear at Crystal Beach prior to comlpg to town with the Elks Qua Hill has appointed Charles W. McMahon local manager, and the Garden Theatre will open as a hurlcsquo bouse Aug. 7.... Manager Shea will operate the Park as n vaudeville house after Aug. 1, tbe Win. Farnum Co. closing there July 15. Crluimlns and Goto wew well received at the Athletic. a Itoelii-Nter.—At the Lyceum(M. E. Wolff, manager) the stock, In "Our Boys," week of June 20, bad good attendance. Comedies have' pleased here. Maude Knowllon, Wm. Ilntleline and Franklyn Kltchle were well cast. "Tin) Man from Mexico." with Harold ltiiiRCl) Iu tho leading role. July 3-8. National Tukatkk (Max llurtlg. mana- ger).—Weok of 2(J, "Wheu We Wcro Twenty- one," as put on by tho stock, proved to be Ihc best hill thus far of the present season. A most praiseworthy performance was given, to capacity business. Jessie Bonstelle and Frederick Lewis, In the leads, never did better work. Others deserving or praise wero A. IT. Stuart, Julian N011 and Ruth Hayden. July .1 nnd week tbe stock will present, for the first time on any stage, an original comedy drama,'by Frederick Paulding (who bus been here the past week, superintending rehearsals), entitled "Trooper Illllle." Cook Oi'kra IIoi'sh (J. II. Moore, man- ager).—"Carmen" was given a meritorious production by the stock, last week, to good business, Caroline Franklin, In (he title role, 51vlng an excellent Impersonal Inn. Bertram ,ytell and Arthur Kutledge gave good sup- port. "Paul Revere" 3-8. itAKiai Tiieatuk (J. K. Boyle, manuger). —Lust week the stock put on "Tbe Tlekot of Leave Man," to fairly Ulled houses. Tho performance wus entirely satisfactory. This was the closing week at the house for tho present season. The next regular season opens the latter part of August. ONTARIO Hk.U'U Park (John J. Collins. manager).—Johnson, wire walker, closed a most successful two weeks' engagement July 1. Business has been excellent. Giirramone's Hand and the Flying Valentines constitute the bill >vcek of ii. Dkba-vlanu I!'', .1. Wallers, geucral man- ager).—Ddasenbacu's Park Bund entertains throngs nightly. Tim vaudeville theatre, which Is In course of construction, is well under way, and will open In tbe near future. Too Circus Mnxlmus (the combination out- door theatre and band stand) Is finished. The following acts for July 2 and week: Splssell Bros, and Mack, tho La Buys uud Jolly Zeb and Zlb. a Klca—At the Majestic Theatre (Schu- bert Bros., managers) the Kalin Stock Co. drew verv well Iu "Mr. Barnes of New York" and "Arabian Ntgbls" last week. Week of July 3, "The Arabluu Nights" and "Oqr Boys." Notes. —Lorraluo Mollis, leading ludy of the Kaliu Co., has resigned, and will rest for a few weeks. Iu tho Fall shu will slutt out with her own company, in "A Heart Of Stone," which Is written by Herself. Her place will be Oiled by'Mary K. Taylor..... Knthiirn Stuutou, of the Ifroman manage- ment, lias Joined the Kahn Co J, w. Fellows, manager of the company, has re- signed to rest before the opening uf tho Fall seuuon Eugeuo Koeneke, of the Or- phean) Theatre, will act as treasurer of tho Kalin Co At the Dewey Music Hall, Charles McKeever, of Philadelphia, end Ida Sanity, drew well ail last week. Ultra l'ark: Tbe Ferris Whocl and -laughing gil- lery have been added to tho attractions lit tbe |urk Summit l'ark will be open every day until September. Beginning July It a vaudeville show will be given. S ' 1 ' ■ Allinny. —Only one theatre remains open. Proctor's I Howard Graham, resident mana- ger) presents its stock company, in comedy, nud delights crowded houses. "Christopher Jr." ran all last week, and at each perform- ance all seats were taken. For July S nhd week. "The Butterflies." Lauoox Island has become a great attrac- tion these Slimmer days und nights. Tho llhodu Island Ladies' Orchestra gives con- certs In, the pavilion. Electric paiik Is 11 favorlln Hummer re- sort. The bill at the rustle theatre, :i hiiiI week, Includes: Dixon, Sowers ami Dixon, Tom Gillen, Belli Stone, Seiblul and (iruvunl, und Hastings and Sheldon. Tbe Nouses, Hurry Le (Hair and Kddle Horuii were the lop liners in last week's bill. Drkami.anu continues to amuse large crowds, afternoon and evening, during the heated spell. Note. —Harry Saywell, the popular treas- urer at Harmanus Blcecker Hall, was married on June 20, to Annie Ken von, and made his former home, Toronto, Can., bis objective point on his wedding trip. ■ ■ Jamestown. — At tbe Celeron Theatre (Jule Dclmar, manager), week of June 20, brought an excellent vaudeville bill, with Miirtlne and Maxmllllan, comedy magicians, as tbo headline act. tubers who appealed were: Our Williams, In monologue: Hello Gordon. In her bag punching specialty; Jug- gling Medians, club jugglers: the Two Scliniiles, lotuedy acrolmts, and May I'.vitus, whistling mimic Notk. —The Pelham Stock Co, (under can- vas) appeared In C'orry 20 and week. Elmirn.—At Knrirk'n Glen Theatre (ID r- hert Salinger, manageri "lolanthe" nui, pre seated. In crowded houses, June 20 and irfefc "Dorothy" will be presented July lib. Kultii (F. W. Mct'oonell, manager).— Bill fur week of ;i: tussle McAvoy, Essln Booth, James Purvis, clauses* Slaters, James D. Proudiuvp, the Ulnltuacobo and Illustrated .Mings. Maautsr McCouticli bas relltted tils losej house with new folding chairs, which has considerably Increased lun seating ca- pacity and makes tbls an unusually pretty and couvculcnt theatre. ntnnliRiiiton. U Boas Park (J. P. E. Clark, manager) Kltaiuiira Japanese Troupe, tbe l'rynrn and Vernon attracted targe crowds Juuc 20-July 1. Casino Park (J. P. K. Clark, innnuger).— Wm. Josh Daly's Minstrels will appear July 3-8. »»» CANADA. Montreal.—At the Academy uf Music (II. C. Egertou, manager) (ho Eiigrnle Blair Co- in repertory, opens Jul/ 10; for an Indelliilto engagement. Tueatre Franca is 1F. Ha worth, malin- ger).—'La Troupe Ciixeneuve, permanent French stock company, played to good busi- ness with "I/O Hoxaume des Fcnuucs" ("Wo- men's Klugihim"). 20-July 1, ,T Lo Fll a la Patte" :i and week. Theatre Royal (F. W. I/O Clnlr, mana- ger).—The Una Clayton Stock Co.. In "Tho Counterfeiters," came to good business last week. "The Plunger" 8-8. SotiuKR Park (Lavlgne « Lajolc, mana- gers).—The pavilion was crowded during tl)o past week to see tho following, bill: Adeline Frauds, the Three Rio Bros., tho Thrco Casinos, Prof. Montaigne, and Rico mid El- mer. Bill week of 0: fr'red Herbert's dog circus, Chunda Hulda and Avolos, and Ilesslo Phillips. Rivers toK Park (Al. K. Read, manager). —The warm weather and a good bill drew large attendance to tho above park laat week. Tbe hill Inc'uded: Williams and Hawthorn, Marvelous Boimlo, Crawford and Pinning. Eiiima Write and tho bioscope. Bill week of .'!: The Two Schrodca, Clint nnd Itnbblns. lllngbam and Cable, the Great Bellmnu and May Nelson. Sells ft Downs' circus drew big receipts June 30, July 1. Notr. —The Theatre Francals, owned and controlled by tho J. B. Sparrow Amusement Co., and which during tbo past Reason was the homo or burlesque, has chunged Its pulley and will during next season bo entirely de- voted to French plays, the Paul Caaeneuvn troupe of Parisian players being booked tor tbe entire season. a Iiondon.—Bennett's Vaudeville (C. W. Bennett, manager) was closed June 21 by Manager Bennett, hut the bouse has been leased to the Mitchell Stock Co. for a Sum- mer run of two months. F. Mortlmore Mit- chell, the manager. Is a well known actor and manager, and opens Dominion Day (July 1). with "The British Grenadiers.*' Two distinct hills will be presented each week. Summer prices will prevail. Cooling appa- ratus has been Installed In the house. Mana- ger Mitchell expects the experiment to prove successful. Bi-RiMiiiANK Park (W. L Stewart, man- ager).—The Stoddard Stock Co. opened 11 twelve works' engagement June 211, present- ing "The Senator s Daughter." A very largo audience attended tho opening performance, and attendance Increased us the week ex- pired. Manager Stewart has leased the park theatre from the street railway, and will produce a repertory of plays, with vaude- ville. The roster of (lie company 's tut follows: Ceo. T. Sorrel!, J. Arthur Nelson, ('. (I. Kolth, Bert Walbourno, Francos Oreene, Edward Rowley, W. L. Stewart, Nina flrnv. Ornee O'Nell. Alice Greene, May Whitney and Madeline Goodman. NothH.— Manager Bennett has returned from New York with contracts signed by some of the leading vaudeville stars for next season Business Mnnsger J. II. Aloa, of Bennett's Vaudeville, has left for his homo, on a vacation Hecnmloi's will occupy tbo Grand the first weeek In July, hud re-decorato the entire house Miindy's Shows appeared Iu Queen's Park week of June it. OllUUON. Purtland The Lewis ft Clark Fair has bad 11 larger attendance. In proportion 10 tin- population sif Portland ami vicinity, than any other exposition hehl Iu America. The aggregate uttenduncs for tho llrst three weeks was 21)8.Ml. Tbo average dally at tendance has lieru nhuut 11,01)0, rttnglii': from 7,0111) to ih'iirlv .[0,000. At the. T'lu cago Fair the nttcniiiiiica for the llrst. four weeks rau between 1P..YJ-I nnd 'I0,U2V, «si'r|il ■mi) special day of li'j.uuii. At, II10 finiali.i Exposition lbe nllciidniice for the first si\ weeks was never higher than H.OOO on nitv day. At Buffalo the llrst month's utleiitl auce wus between S.000 nnd ll.l.uiMi, ami Charleston shows only I,(KM) to 2,500 fur Hie same length of time. Colonel Henry E. Doacb, director of exhibit*, estimates "■ Hie iiili-iidnnee nt tho Lewis ft Clark Fair Is 200 tier cent, greater than at nny prcvioo' exposition, considering the population wllh'o a radius of OOii miles. Harry Bulkley. uf Washington, D. C, delivered a it's course on Yellowstone Park nt the Auditorium Juno 111. tunes' Baud gives dally concerts nt 2.1x1 and 7.30 i\ M . uud Marvelous Biiums nppeur. In high wire per fornmnces, over Guilds Lake, at the same hours. The National tiooil ttonds Cunveiittoii was hold 22-21. Tho Congressional Irrigation Comiiilttro visited (ho Imposition 2:1, 21. June 23 was G. A. It. Day. An ofhYlal re ceptlon was tendered to Admiral Gooilr'rli, In cbarge of the cruisers Chicago, Boalun ami Murblclicnd. at tho American Inn, June 21. InncV Band gave a "Lohengrin" concert In the Auditorium, Sunday. 25. Miss 1'ini ridge, soprano; Paul Wessluger, liarltmic, and llohumlr Kryl, corneltlst, w«rn the solo 1st*. Rev. Merlo St. Croix Wright, pasloc Lenox Avenue I'n'inrlati Church, Now Vurk. MMehcd at the Audllorlum at 4 p. m. Tin- North Pnclllc Unitarian Confcronco will In- held 27-20. MamqI'au tin ami f Calvin Uelllg, mana- ger).—Bamcv Uornnrd did good huslimss 2,"i- ,')0, In "Tim Financier." K'olh and DIB begin 20 a four weeks' engagement, opening in "I. O. U." Belarco (E. Ii, Sackett, manager).—Tbe Belnsco Stock Co. did splendidly 10-81, Iu "When Knighthood was Iu Flower." "Nerves" 20. "The Cnnnueal" July 3. Elir-tHR (Milton W. Seaman, mnnagcr). -- Mrs. Plako did excellently Juno 20-2-1, In "l^iali Kleschnn." Tho Empire Stuck Co. returned 2C. opening In "Flnncgnn's Alley," Willi good Sunday houses. llAitr.n (Keating ft Flood, managers).—Joo Flvnn, Do Gran Trio, Lnrrnlno nnd Howell. Jean Wilson, Harry Nowmnn, moving pic turea, nnd linker's Orrlicslrn. STAR (James II. Errlekson. ninnnger. M' Cren and Poole, Vnrden, Perry anil Wither, Wllann nnd Lclceslcr, Mr. and 'Mrs. John T ('hick. Ilallen nnd itnyca, U. II. Shone, mill the Hlnroiieope. liVRtc (Kenllng ft KIoimI, managers).—The Lyric Slock C'o., CO-Juty 1, In "Foggs' Ferry." Giianu (James H. Errlekson, mnnagi»rl. ■ Tin- Got 1 tohs. Fisher and Johnson. Ed. ChrlsHle, Ln Vails, Taluin, tbo Haer.lll Trio. Joe Homier, and (he Grniidlaeopc. Oni'UKiiM (W. A. Simons, manager). - Leon Errol, Vivian Lcota, Wilms Sisters. Dnlay Gnvore, Marjorlo Matidnvlllc, Hvuer and Arburkle, Chatelaine and Le Boy, Wat lace and Bcerh, Arthur Henries, the (irciil Anderson, and Walters and Rice. Fnirz'H (J. J. West, manager).—Virginia Vernon, Lottie Llnd, Ln Itoso and Hiitllebl. tieorgn and Lizzie Bird, May Van Culliiit, Williams and La Rose, Borthn La Murr. Kiln Leiuie, Dtirluiiu Pavden, Jim Maltoli. Jessie Stewart, Minnie ttnblusoii. Fred Turliitoii. Bsiidorluin, Jim Rowu nnd Chun Walters. Tun Oaks Sriuir.n Paiik (S. II. Fried lander, malinger).— This Maori continues lo du enormous business. ♦*-» llHOIHC INLAND. St. John.—At thn Opera lioiiso (A. Ik, Skinner, miitmger) ".Insbiia Hlmpkliis" gave r good performance to fair hnsluess Juiiu 23, 2<. Frank •»• Ireson desetves mention. Jetc McAullffe unil Co., iu repertory, opciP'd 5week'a ongageincnt 21), to big business. ere McAullffe, who is a great fuvorlto here. received a warm welcome. Others deserving of mention were: John Clark, Henry Testa, Murgle Dow und Maud Blair. Alex. W. Wll- 3on' and Welsa and Motes contributed clever peclaltlek. Coming; Henrietta Crosmnti July 3-0, J. C. HockwcH'B "Sunny South" Co. fl-8, Raymond's "Missouri Girl" Co. 10- 12, Jere McAullirc (reluru) 13-1C. York Tubatrm (II. J. Armstrong, mana- ger),—Local amateurs. In "Tbo Old Vermont Farm," July 1 (Dominion Day). 8m.LS ft Downs' Ciiicdb gavn two perform- ances June 22, Iu crowded canvas. The Six Banrards and tbe Marvcll Family deservo men 1 lun'. Hkamiiik Park (It. J. Armstrong, mana- ger 1—The season opened lionilnlou Day, 1, wllh a vaudeville bill. The Intention wiib to open this resort early In June, hut unexpected dctuys resulted in disappointment. With vaudeville und tbo Victoria Bund, there will be plenty of nuiuaeinenlH. Notk. —Wm. B. Trlfls, property man of lbe Opera House, was murileil June 2S, to Margaret M. Hayes, til her parents' homo In Munclou, N. B. a Toronto.—At llio Grand Operu House (A. J. Small, manager) Eugenie Iilalr, June 20 July 1. "Under Two Flags" iln-w largo bouses, closing a very successful season. IUm.in'm Point (Chas, McMahon, mana- ger).—Tills place of aiuiisetuaiil drew lurgn crinvds every evening Inst week. MtJNUuM Park (W. W. Banks, manager). — An exeetleut show drew large crowds last week. luystui: Park. —Under Hie auspices of llio Elks, flic Miiiuly Shows drew liiiuieuse crowds last week, and promise (11 eclipse any similar attraction that has ever visited the city. Tub open air horse show, held in Queen's Park. July 1, Noel Marshall, president, nnd II. G. P. Good, manager, was very successful. I'ruv lilenep. —At Keith's 'I'lieulre (Chas. Lovenherg, manager). ---The Allien Slock Co. gave a thoroughly acceptable prialiii-lliui of "Imprudence," week of June 20, to luw houses. 'Pile company's talents uan engaged, week of July 3. by "A SI ranger In a Strang" Land." Tbo bill for 10 anil week will In' a scenic production or "Rupert of Ilcnlzuu." E.Mi'HUi TilK.vtni'. (Hplls ft NiitluiUHoo. liliiliagers). TI111 Empire 'llieatre Slock I'm. preseills "Tho Slraugn AilVlllliPM of Miss Brown" il-8. This will I111 fulluwud, It), by "Held bv tbo Enemy." NoTK.—Tim Rocky Point Vaudeville The Hire, in Warwick, sixteen uilles from Ibli •'lly, on Niiri'sgtiusetl. liny, opened July '■'•■ for lbe regular Summer season. Tim lmh-y Lady Orchestra bus been euguged. Knvvporl.—At the Newport Opera limine (Kaliu & CroHS Co., managers) week of June 20, the Huntley Slock Co. gam pleasing per fnrinaneeti nf "Piiaenful Valley," "Caplntu Raiket" and "The Charms of Music." SlttlKllt'H FnKEIlilIlT l'AUK TlllUTHK (I Tills. I',. Cuoli. manager).—Week of June 20 11 good hill wus oh, uud tbe allondiiiieu was very gnial. BUI for week of July 23 Includes . To I'n, Gallsttl'N pantomime monkeys. Mlg notictte Kokln, World's Comedy Four, Ailains and Mack, tho Two I'liekn, Lit Vlne-Ciuiiiiou Trio and tbo vltugraph. Wooiisiiekel.—At Hiiuk Lako Theatre III. M. Voting, mnnager) Monm's All Star Traus-Allaiitlc Troupe fiirulslieil the vatnle vlllo bill week nf July 3. TTils then I re en Joyed good business lust week. Prof. Flower. of Huston, gave a very successful ballno'i ascension anil triple pnrucluilu drop June '-'.''. and will glvu auoiher uuccnaloti und double drop July 2. 4 i» TlflMMSSNIIK. litlnwn. --BrlttanlH-un-lhs-Buy (J. E. Iliiti'blson, m a linger 1 had a very successful week June 20-July 1. Warm weather und 11 good show drew large crowds. Attractions week of July 8: Chatham Misters, Rico nnd Elmer, Two Uzavs. Prof. Heliacfer nnd new moving pictures, Prof Jones und orchestra. tiuelnli.—At thn Royal Opera House (G. L. Illgglns, manager; ttie Ell lies Band played to a Fair house June 28. This engagement closed tho season here. « i » t'T.iU. Halt take City.—At tho Salt Lake The- atre (Geo. D. Pyper, manager) Jones, tbo pliintsl, gavn n concert June 28, to a good audience. Granji (T. L. Hammer, manager).—Tint llllncr Co., In "Dora Thome," 22 24, and "The Belle of Richmond," 20-2H, did good business. L'taiina (W. II. Gisirley. manager).—Week of June 20, "The New Dominion," by tbo lltnhnn Stock Co,, did good business. Htaiina Park (W. It. fJourlev. iiiunmgor), --Week of 20 ■ Ml. mill Mrs. Pierce, Blllin Mack, llnssell and Duntuir, illutilrntcil songs: Hyde and llealli. I J" Tung Foo, Mampnoii nnd Ziiei-ho and moving pictures. Mi'iuphlN. At Hopkins' l-iiisl t'lsd Park (A. (1. Morrison, manager) despite the iiumi Inclement wcnllier of the seuuon, the ralldr vllle theulie did 11 very sallsfiiclnry liindiies.i week of June 20. Tint outdoor attraction -. siifferi'd In cuuseiiuniice of local showers of rain Hist seemed to appear dully, during lbe evenings. In tho pavilion llio progm/ii 1110 offered Included: Mons. I'cwlll, Pierre nnd Ronlyu, Dolierly Sisters, Sandiiw flnilher.. Hlaloy and Hlrls-ck niul Hie blograpli. Kmt HiIn week Manager Morrison promises 1111 usually good attractions. t Vnslivlllf. - At (ilendiilii Casino (V. c. Alley, mniiageri Hie Casino Minstrels, In spile of lis being their fourth week, drev largo houses Juun 20 to July I. Hilly Heard wits n strong favor,le, ami bl< singing »•( "Mniiuiih" was capital. One of the good features of tbo week wus a iiiiihIiiiI turn. I>> CIibk. Gano niul Frank Vurk. Mr. G11110 played a dlfileiilt piece, und Mr. York played delightfully on a new Instrument, of Ids own creation, named a vlolophone. played like n violin, but receiving lbe vibiiitlou oil a phonograph diaphragm, and magnifying lint sound through a large horn. They play on many Instruments, and ant skilled musician4. This minstrel company bus become u pci-inn ncnt organization, ami will (day other el lb" In 11 Kniillicrii circuit. July .'I vaudeville .11 fills house : Three Jackson*. Huston ami Id las, Haiulow Bros., Viiutcllii mid .Mini, and (he Fmilas. Illliili (Allen JeiikliiH, nuiniigor). I'll I' popular lionw brought lis season to 11 clo.n Willi large houses throughout the week oi Jnne 20, "Mam'selle 'Awklns" living a good vehicle for song and merriment. Num.—Frank Vork. of Hie musical team. Ciiuo anil York, la Frank Feiisbd, j well l.niiwu mnnlrlmi of llll.'i ilt.v V I*. Alley, the malinger of lite Cnslno, « III bate the welfare of Hie Casino .Mliislri'ls III Ills hands.