The New York Clipper (January 1905)

January 7. THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. 1077 IT 1 w^hK ui ^Mn m aSd JSta^SS^SlS 1 ■?S!L7!%£S,% : E!!LI& , S P0MJBH1H« HOCTK, It li « mistake. It » not pnb'librd In New fori. It ll nnbllihsd ID CISCIHJfATI bj the H0C8E THAT KNOWS BOW. publliaew ana always np and doing and singing It ont LONG DISTAKC« TELEPHONB to all ittr singers within hi* reach. ALL SlaTGUfG COJIBDIAlIt most havi LAWIOK li with hit paoiuuw ■»» -"-j- »p ~™ »»■«« —» saving ■ over WW DISTANCE TELEPHONE to all Star stagers Within Ml reach. ALLBIKGUTG CwftBDIAill MM have "HOT TAMALESj" lew dogkstader To fcife an idea of one extra way it can be used, we have had the com- poser to place within THE CLIPPER the "HOT TAMALE" yell. Clip oat the Jell and learn it before you have received the copy and orchestration fr >m us. The yell is not printed on our W. & M. A. copies. THE CEO. B JENNINGS CO., . m MUSIC PUBLISHERS. BIGGEST BOUSE IN OlBOIirVATI." HEW YORK STATE. Bnffnlo.— At the Star (P. C. Cornell, manager) "The Two Orphans" and John r>rew dltlde New Year's week. Kyrle Bel- lew closed a successful visit Dec. 31. TncK' (Walter 8. Baldwin, manager).— "Cinderella" proved to be one of the most powerful drawing cards the company has yet produced. Shea's Gardes Thbatrb (M. Shea, mana- ger).—The present weed's Hat Includes: (.race Cameron, O'Brien and Havel, Fred NIblo. Smith and Fuller, Plcolo's Midgets, Empire Comedy Four and the Four Bolses. Business Is very large. Academy (G. C. Stevens, manager).—"Why Girls Leave Home" week of Jan. 2. "Dan- gers of Working Girls" drew nicely, not- withstanding blizzards. . Lycetm (J. Laughlln, manager).—"Queen nt the Highway" rules this week. "Happy Hooligan" did a large business last week. Convention Hall (H. L. nteech, custo- dian).'—An Immense audience Is awaiting the yiave concert Jan. 2. Lafayettet (C. M. Bagg, manager).—The High nailers will be succeeded by the Crack- er Jacks Jan. 2, the former having scored nicely: last week. Note. —Assistant Manager Thomas G. O'Rrltnj of Shea's, has been seriously ill, but Is slowly recovering. He, together with Mr. Shea, have dispose* of their baseball In- terests. . i a Kncli eater.—At the Lyceum (it. E. Wolff, manager) " 'Way Down East" amused two large Christmas audiences Dec. 26. Mme. Schutnann-Heink and i> most excellent com- pany presented "Love's Lottery" 27, 28, to immense audiences. "Dorothy Vernon, of Haddon Halt," with Berths Galland, agala made a most excellent Impression on a fine oudlenre 29. Wm. Faversnam gave "Letty," to-good business 30, 31. Raymond Hitch- <och, In "The Yankee Consul," Jan. 2, 3: Jqhp Drew 4, all star cast. In "The Two Or- phans," ft. National (Max Hurtlg, manager).— "David Harum," with W. II. Turner, played to large audiences Dec. 26-28. "The Liberty )>ellc»~' 20. 31, had fair business. "The Sign of the Pour" Jan. 2-4, Geo. W. Monroe, In "Mrs. Mac, the Mayor,' 1 0-7. Raker (J. IS. Boyle, manager).—Annie Wapcke and company, In "A Little Outcast," Dec. .0-.8, made a most favorable Impres- sion, playing to good business. "Deserted at the Altai'." 20-.1l, proved to be a first class melodrama, well cast. Good business was the result. Cook OrEBA Hoitsb (J. H. Moore, mnna- frer) —S. R. O. again rules at this cozy ipuse. Bill 2 and week: The Rose Went- worth Trio, Herbert's doss, Howard Bros., Kelley and VIolette. Monroe and Lawrence, Cliff Gordon and klnetograph. 'OnMNTBlA (Henry C. Jacobs, manager).— At. Reeves' Co. did capacity business week of Dec. 26. It Is made up of good comedians i.nn a chorus that can sing. Those who scored heavily were : AI. ueeves, Andy Lewis and Devlne and Wooley. For Jan. 2 and weak, th< High Rollers. CpLONiAi. Hai.l Theatre (Philip E. Hone, manager).—This theatre will be dark week of JafcS a i Albany.—At Harmnnus Bleecker Hall fll. R. "Jacobs, manager) "Why Giris Go Wrong" commanded good attention Dec. 26- 28. ".A.Trip to Egypt," 20-31, had excellent business, "The Liberty Belles" Jan. 2-4, The Royal Llliputlans 6- ijMPI&B '" I f " week, (II. It. Jacobs, manager).—The new'departure here, begun with Christmas > giving burlesque, met with instanta- neous success. "Ilurly Burly" was thorough- ly well .presented and was witnessed by crowds' throughout the week. Orient Ex- tvavagauia 2-7. PouBse Cafe 0-14. PROCTOR'S (Howard Graham, resident msn- ag»rj.—-Christmas week's vaudeville show was a hummer, and great crowds came. For New Year's week: The Six Musical Cuttys, Walter Le Roy ami Florence Clayton, Patty Brothers, Vnldarc's company, Mclntyro and rt|ce, Collins and Hawley, Mr. and Mrs. Gardner 'Crone, Dan J. Harrington and the pIctucM, machine. Q.itpT? (H. B. Nichols, manager).—Sam T. Jack's Co., Dec. 20-28. offered a fine bur- lesque'entertainment, In which Little Egypt was featured. A packed house at each per- larmaRcV wus found. Rose Sydell's London Belles, 29-31, was also rich In fun and frolic, the burlesque. "Dazzling Nancy," being up to date. In the olio the Riches, Weston Sis- ters, Kennedy and Hollls, Campbell, Weber and cauipnnv. Bl.tou Comedy Trio and Rel- yaa, ips physiciil culture man. nig business continued. The Utopians Jan. 2-4, Trans- atlantics 5-7. Syrannse At Welting Opera House (John L. Kerr, manager) "The Girl and the Ban- dit' 1 , played to two crowded houses Christ- mas.- • "The Forbidden Land" scored a notable success.- Dee. 27. "The Marriage of Kitty" Played i- return engagement without Miss Gerard, Delia Niven taking her place. Wm. I'ayersham, In -Letty," drew large business 20. "Dorothy Vernon, of Haddon Hall," 30 i •The Eternal City" Jan. 2, John Drew 3, Raymond Hitchcock 4, Ysaye 6, Ail Star "Tn# TWO Orphans" 7. Hi stable (H. A. Hurtlg. manager).—"The Liberty Belles" came to big business Dec. 26- 28. "David Harum" 20-31. Geo. Munroe. in "Mrs. Mac, the Mayor." Jan. 2-4. "Happy Hooligan" 0-11, Italnh Stuart 12-14. Gbaxp Opeiia House (Chas. H. Plum- tner. manager).—Pcroy Klngsley, of this city. In his now ploy, "Deserted at the Altar," had big business Dec. 26-28. "A Little Out- cast" 29-81, "Over Niagara Falls" Jan. 2-4, "Why Girls Go Wrong" 9-U, "Queen of the Highway'/ 12-14. % gen pjr.—At the Lyceum Theatre (Burns a, manager) the Snow Stock Co. drew louses all last week, la "The Holy City." ue Jmob" Jan. 2-7. aiawcii.!) Opeiia House (M. Rels, mana- -Bertba Galland, In "Dorothy Vernon daqu Hall," did well Dec. 26. William bom, In "Letty," Jan. 2. "A Trip to .' 3. iN.D'8 Opera House (M. Rels. manager). own.'by the W bad fair houses Dec. . ''Kidnapped In New York" bad good ilneai 29-31. "A Fight for Millions" Jan. "Hearts of Onk" '-7. ItqvAiJ'i'AKATRK (William Costello, resi- dent'manager).—Rose Sydell's London Belles b«4 JOoU r bonsw Dec. 26-28. The Moonlight Maids did well 20.11. The Trans-Atlantic Btirlrsorlera Jan. 2-4, the Utopians D-7. «, t.i.u.. ,. Idea..—At the Majestic "Tho Forbidden Land" drew big Dec. 20. Bertha Galland drew fairly well 27. William Faversnam did well '28. "The Marriage of Kitty" pleased greatly 20. Mme. Schumann-Heir* met a good audience 30. "Why Girls Go Wrong" did well 31. Coming: John Drew Jan. 2, E. J. Morgan 3, Francis'Wilson, in "Cousin Billy." 4: "The Yankee Consul" 6. "The Minister's Daughters" 6, "When Women Love" 7. Star. —fna Clayton Co., In repertory, week of Jan. :t. =ss We want to hear from all singers booked at Cincinnati Theatres this season. All singers send late program and stamps. LAWSON would like to hear from HARRY BROWN (sinjrinK comedian). ERNEST HOGAN, CLARENCE POWELL, GEORGE McCLAIN, CLEMO and CASSELLS, and all other friends. 105-107 WEST 4th ST., CINCINNATI OHIO. Jrtmeitown.—At the Samuels Opera House (M. Rels, manager) "From Rags to Klches," Dec. 24, had fair returns. "A Trip to Egypt," 20, gave two performances, to large business. Stetson's "V. T. C." Co. (Central). 27, matinee and night, drew ca- pacity. Klrke Brown, In repertory, Jan. '£ and week. O Blnsrhamton.—At Stone Opera House J. P. E. Clark, manager) Daniel Ryan Stock 'o. drew big business Dec. 26-31, and will continue Jan. 2-7. ♦ ■» NEW JERSEY. Newark,—At the Newark Theatre (Lee Ottolengul, manager) W. H. Crane, in "Busi- ness Is Business, Is the New Year's attrac- tion. W'.lton Lackaye commanded good at- tention In "The Pit" last week. Kyrle Bel- lew, in "Raffles," Jan. 0-14. Empire (H. M. Hyams, manager).—Ger- trude Swlggart appears here for the first time In "Tilly Olson." the present week. Last wti Stella Mnyhew entertained good houses In "The Show Girl." Eugenie Blair, in "Iris," 0-14. Colombia (M. J. Jacobs, manager).—The third week of musical extravaganzas brings ■•Pousse Cafe," 2-7, with an olio naming Duffin-Rcdcny Troupe, Teddy Slmonds and company, Mclntyrc and Primrose. Cole and Warner and Hoyt and Burk. "Fiddle-Dee- Dee" pleased last week. "Huriy Burly" 9- Ri.ANrit's (J. h. Bucken, manager).— David HigglnR offers "His Last Dollar" this week. "Fast Life In New York" drew fairly good hounes last week. "Queen of the White Slaves" 9-14. Waumiann's (W. S. Clark, manager).— The Cherry Blossom Burlesquers are begin- ning the year with good entertainment this week. The New York Stars entertained good bouses last week. The Thoroughbreds 9-14. Proctor's (J. Austin Fynes, general man- ager).—Holiday novelties abound here. This week the Piccadilly Girls are the feature. Others are: George C. Boniface and Bertha Waltzlnger, In "The Woman Who Hesitates Is Won;" James Thornton, Glliett'a dogs. Schenck Brothers, Sallle StembJer, Mr. and Mrs. Allison, Harry Seeback and McFarland and Murray. Tbe Six Musical Cuttys drew special attention last week, and business was good. Notes. —Andrew J. Bode, formerly a real- dent of this city, died last week In Denver, Col., aged thirty-five years. He was a singer and traveled with Dockstader, and Murray and Mack. The funeral took place here Tuesday, Dec. 27 Llbble Arnold Blon- dell appeared In "Fiddle-Dee-Dee" here last week In place of Mattle I,ockett, who waa in- disposed. She scored a big success. I Atlantic city.—The New Savoy (Fred E. Moore, manager), new and beautiful, opens Jan. 2, with "The Girl from Kay's, followed by "Slaves of the Mines 3. 'The Way of the Transgressor" 4, r., "Younger Brothers" 6. Ward & Vokes 7, Wm. H Crane 0, Paula Edwardes 10, "At Old Point Comfort" 11, 12. "The Burgo- master 13. Bertha Galland 14. On the site of the old Savoy the new Savoy Theatre stands, and on Jan. 2 will make its bow. Atlantic City may well be proud of Its new theatrical acquisition, and tbe owners of tbe theatre of the excellent result of their en- terprise and liberal provision. After the closing of the old house, which took place during the past Fall, the owners Immediately set lo work and laid aside $78,000 for the improvement. This allowed them to entirely remove tbe old structure and from the ground up erec' n handsome new playhouse, perfect In everv detail, and one that now meets every demand on either side of tbe footlights. From front entrance to stage door every- thing that greets the eye la attractive and complete. The general effect throughout the lobby and auditorium Is a harmonious blend- ing (if buff and gold, with beautiful hangings of brilliant crimson, and carpets of a like color. Taking the practical view of an in- spection, tbe capacity of the house Is now 1,600, which Is allowed, aside from the first floor, by a large balcony and a gallery of the same size. There are four commodious proscenium boxes and fonr logen, two on either .side of the balcony. Tbe stage is of good size and sufficiently large to afford ample room to perfectly present any travel- ing production. This department of tbe the- atre is equipped with every appliance known to the modem house, and a complete stock of scenery is on hand to meet all demands. Considerable attention has been paid to that portion that particularly appeals to the per- formers—tbe dressing rooms, their comfort and appointments. Twelve large apartments are provided, and each one is complete in every detail. Great care has been exer- cised to moke the theatre throughout flre- Eroof and safe In any emergency.. It Is rick and iron, and of a character to thor- oughly withstand Ore. Its exits arc many, In addit'on to numerous special fire escapes, while an extra heavy asbestos curtain sepa- rates the stage from the body of the house. As a special precaution an automatic sky- light tops the gridiron. The management of tbe new bouse will be In the hands of Fred E. Moore, who occupied the same position with the old Savoy, and who has bad active supervision over tbe erection of the new building. The booking for the theatre Is In tbe banda of Julius Calm, of New York. The house Is supplied with a large number of notable engagements ahead, and the future of tbe enterprise Is one that betokens much pleasant enjoyment for Its natrons and adequate material success for Its promoters. s Elisabeth-.—At tbe Lyceum (Elroy A Drake, managers) "The Game Keeper played to good business Dec. 26-28. Tbe play gsve general satisfaction. "A Wife's Secret,' 1 ^ 20- 31, opened to good business and pleased im- mensely. To arrive: "A Girl of tbe Street" jan. 2-4, "At the Risk of His Life" .-.-7. "Dora Thorne" 0-11, "In tbe Shadow of the Gallows" 12-14. Jacobs.— Dan Bully, la "Oar Pastor," came Dec. 20. "Sky Farm" 31, "By Right of Sword" Jan. 2, "Winsome Winnie" 7. . Notes. —Rowland -and .Clifford, managers of "The Game Keeper,' gave a Christmas banquet to members of the company .20. in Miller's Hotel, close to the theatre. I.on Morris was nresented with an Eagles' charm and gold. Ilarrv Brown made the presenta- tion speech. The dinner was followed by songs, music and speeches. Many - small presents were made by members to members, and- tbe health of Tun Clipper v.ns drunk. Among those of tbe company present were: T. J. Smith, Dave Seymour, Sadie Marlon, I.on Morris. Harry Brown, Louise Morris, Dora Hastings, Howard Wnlsh, John Cohee, Stanley Wilkes, Ualey Brown and Harry J. Bryon. Manager Seymour, who played Jke old man part, was a master of ceremonies and kept the company lively with bis good cheer. Harry J. Bryan is ahead of the "The Game Keeper" Co., and reports excellent business. . . t Trenton.—At the Taylor Opera House (Montgomery MoBfs, manager) "A Chinese Honeymoon.' Dec. 26. packed the bouse. "The Volunteer Organist,'' 27. did well, "The Forbidden Land" 31, "The Pit" Jan. 2. local 4. "..t Old Point I'omfort" 0, "Our New Minister" 7. "Winsome Winnie" 0, "The Bur- gomaster" 10, Field's Minstrels 11, Robt. Msntell 12. 13. Andrew Mack 14. Trent (Edward Renton, manager).—Last week's business was one of tbe largest In the history of tbe house. The bill for 2 and week includes: Charles Kennn, Swift and Barton. Myra Araoras and Charlotte. Vanel- la's horses, Toney Wilson and Helolse, Norma Bovex, Flndlay and Burke and biograph. State Street Theatre (Frank Sbalters, manager).—"The Rl»n of the Four." Dec. 26, played to the capacity. "For Fame ana Fortune," 27, 28, had good business. "A Women's Struggle," 20-31, did well. Coming: "Sky Farm" 2-4. "The Liberty Belles" n-7, "The Wayward Son" 0. 10, r 'The Younger Bros." 11, "On tbe Bridge at Midnight' 12- 14. » Pnteraon.—At Peterson Opera House (John J. Goetscbius. manager) tbe past week was divided by "Sky FarirP' and "The Little Church Around the Corner," both of which companies played to good business. "The Ninety and Nine" and Bennett-Moulton Co. follow. BiJor> (J. Henry Rowley, manager),— Sadie Leonard and other old favorites were seen here last week with the Dainty Duchess Co. Good business was done. This week, New York Stars. Penciling*. —After an absence of two years Ben Pflsum returned last week to his old post ns advertising agent of the BIJou, and was given u- warm greeting by many oid friends. s Camden.—At.the Camden .Theatre (M. W. Taylor, manager) enormous holiday busi- ness was done last week. "At tbe Risk of His Life" played to S.-R. O.- Dec. 26-28. "At Cripple Creek',' also did big 29-31. "A Mid- night Marriage" Jan. 2-4, "In the Shadow of the Gallowa" 0-7, "A Fight for Millions" 0-11 Note. —Manager Taylor was presented on Christmas with a quartered oak collarette by his employes. Good cheer was the order of tbe day. Manager Taylor feeling extremely Eroud of his gift, but. more pleased at the Igh esteem In wh'ch be Is held by the donors, « Jer»e>r City.—"Our New Minister," at the Academy, waa most enjoyable, made so by an excellent cast. "Texas was a breezy and well balanced attraction at tbe Bijou, and Sam Devere's own aggregation, at tbe Bon Ton, delighted all. Academy (Frank E. Henderson, manager). —For New Year's week Andrew Mack, In "The Way to Kenmare." Patrice, In "Driven from Home," Jan. 9-14. Hijoi; (John W. Holmes, proprietor).— For Fame and Fortune" New Year's week. "For His Brother's Crime" to follow. Bon Ton it. W. D'tiklos, manager).—Tbe Majestic Burlesquers 1-7. Week to follow, the Bon Ton Burlesquers. B Hoboken.—At tbe Lyric (H. P. Soulier, manager) "A Wife's Secret." Dec. 20-28, and "The Sign of the Four." 29-31. enjoyed prosperity. "At Risk of His Life" Jan. 14, "Tbe Game Keeper" 0-7. Empire (A. M. Bruggeman, proprietor).— Excellent business prevailed here last week. Bill week of 2: Howard and North, Sydney Grant, Coakley and McBrlde, J. K. Emmet and Anna Maltland, Mr. and Mrs. Jlmmle Barry, Crouch ana Richards, and Wesson Walters and Wesson. , • » » DISTRICT OF COLOMBIA. week, the World Beaters made good to big business. Miner's Americans 0-14. a ■ a OREGON. TMI Portland.—At the Mnrquam Grand (Cal- vin Helllg, manager) Oadski had a big house Dec. 19, under the management of Lois Steers. "A Chinese Honeymoon" did fair business 20, 21, as did "Princess Chic," 22- 24. Mnxlne Elliott 20-28, the lien Greet Player* 30, 31, In "The Star of Bethlehem;" Williams A Walker Jan. 2-4. Columbia (A. H. Ballard, manager).—The Columbia Theatre Stock Co. did fair busi- ness, week of Dee. 18. with "Camllle." "The Charity Bali" 2.V31, "The Last Word"Jan. I, "The iloly City" 8. EuPirb (George L. Baker, manager).— "Shore Acres" did good business Dec. 18, 10. Black Paul's Troubadours did big business 20-24. "Yon Yonson" 25, "For Mother's 8ak»" 20, "The Show Girl" Jan. 1. Grakd(F. Lincoln, manager).—The Kohno- Stsrko-Arko Aggregation. Lerina and Arling- ton. Kenton and- Loralne. the Four Roberts, Cummlngs and Merley, Alf Ilonner and the Grandlscope. Baker's (Keating <c Flood, managers).— The Manning Trio. Oxford Duo. Itlram-Bomm- B-r-r-r, J. J. Henessy, Jean- Wilson, Edith Clark, Norwood Bros, and biograph. Star (S. Morton Cohen, manager).—Daisy Harcourt, the Taggart Family, Ellis and Pa- loma, Montgomery and Cantor, tbe Delkes, Arthur Lane. Williams and the projectosenpe. Arcade (S. Morton Cohen, manager).— Waldron Brothers. Dan nnd Bessie Kelly, Sylvan ami 0 Nell. Lola Mendenholl, Gene- vieve Ardell and American bioscope. Ltbic (Keating A Flood, managers).— Adams Bros., Harrison Bros., Robert Athau, Lamb and Jenkins. Ida Russell, Kober Bros., Thomas W. Ray and tbe vltascvpe. Bijou (Fred T. Merill, manager),—Col. Case. Irene Russell. Divine Dodson, Jennie Rentley, Westlu, Joe Thompson nnd tbe vltascope. Maze (A. Shapiro, manager).—Vic !,ewls. Claire Sisters, l'brebe Glrard and Lemnnd Sisters. • Orpheum (W. a. Simons, manager).— Zfnn's Burlesque Co.. Mae Vernon, Ida Kosl- ter, Francis venlta Grey, Imogen Mansfield, Eva Winston, Nemo ratio, Miss Cecil. Lot- tie Leonard, Gertie Kleth, Marjorle Munde- vllle, W. C. Winn. Clifford Trnlnor, Hazel Llndsley, Win. Harris. Lamont Bros., Odetia, Lateifa, Wbeelor and -Wilson Trio, HUde- brand.MIss VIda nnd'Nesbet. Fritz's (J. J. West, manager).—Odetta, Bert Newell, the Fowlers, the Great Aumann, Mae Emmeraon, Boh Ingersoll, Jack and Myrtle Mark, Ella Sinclair, Dirk Mnurettus, Itooney and Forrester and Carrie Wlnchell. ' Br.AElp,R'a (Ell B. Davis, manager).— Amellta, Carmen, Ruth Hayden, Maude I.ov- ette and the Thompsons. Erickaon'r Music Hall (H. D. Grlfflln, manager).—Carmen, Anderson and the Mar- gesona. — INDIANA. I Wa.hlnnton.—At the National Theatre (W. II. Rapley, manager) this week Mme. Schumann-tlelnk, In "Love's Lottery." Last week W. H. Crone, in "Business Is Business," had fair business. John Drew, in "Tbe Duke of Klllicrankle," Jan. 0-14. CoLr/MBiA Theatre (Joseph E. Luckett. manager).—This week's bill Is "Plff! raff:: 1'ouf f!!" Lost week Lionel Barrymnre, In "The Other Girl." to good business. George M. Cohan. In "Little Johnny Jones," 0-14. Creatore and his band, sacred concert, 8. i.» i- wf.TTK Opera House (Ira J. La Motte, manager).—This week, "The Burgomaster." Last week "Buster Brown" was obliged to give extra matinee performances to accom- oiodnte the crowds. "Me. Illtn and I" 9-14. Academy op Mimic (J. W: Lyons, mana- ;eri.—This week, "On the Suwanee River." Cast week "The Way of the Transgressor" played to crowded houses. "The Great Au- tomobile Mystery" 0-14. Convention IIall (David llelasco. mann. gte). — This week. Henrietta Crotman. in ".Sweet Kitty Bellairs." Last week, Mrs. Leslie Carter appeared In "Adrca," a tragic play, In fonr arts and an epilogue, by David llelasco and John Luther Long, which was produced for the first time on any stage. Though handicapped by an Inpravlsed thea- tre the accoustlr qualities of which were very defective, the play was a most pronounced success, fully equaling anything heretofore produced by this most successful manager. Chase's Theatre (Miss H. Wlnnlfred De Witt, manager).—This week : The. Imperial Japanese Guards, Josephine Gasitdan; La Tell Bros.. La Troupe Carmen, Mellvlile and Stetson. Smith 'and Cook and Ten Brook, Lambert and Co. The bill last week was excellent, as usual, and tbe house was kept crowded. Ltcii.'m Theatre (Eugene Kernan, man- ager).—Tbls week, the Runaway Glrli. List Indianapolis At English's Opera House (Ad. F. Miller, manager) Tim Murphy, Dec. 20, 27, appeared In 'Two Men and a Girl" nnd ."When a Man Marries." to very big business. Ezra Kendall, in "Weather Beaten Benson," 28, lost (be matinee on account of tbe train being late. Tne bouse was packed to the doors at the night performance. Mr. Kendall scored his usual big success. Grace Van Studdlford, In "Red Feather," 30, 31: Keller Jan. 2-4, "Tbe Maid nnd the Mummy" (return) 6. . Paok (Dickson & Talbott, managers).— "El Cspltan," Dec. 22-24, for the first time here at popular prices, packed tbe house nt every 'performance. "The Lighthouse by the Reg," 26-28, turned them away at several performances, "The Fatal Wedding," feat- uring Gertrude Haynes, 20-31; "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" Jan. 2-4. Grand Opera House (Shafer ft Zlegler, managers).—Bill last week drew business that was only limited by tbe capacity. Week of Jan. 2: Lewis, McCord and company, (Urai'd and Gardner, "A Night In Venice" Trio, Stnon and rails, Lawson and Nainon, West and Van Slclen, Herbert Brooks, Curl Is' dogs-and the bioscope. Unique (It. B. Thorbui, manager).—Good business was the rulo Inst week. The old maids' contest grows more spirited as the close draws near. Amateur nights aro still popular. Empire (Chas Zimmerman, manager).— ficrlbner's Morning Glories, In "The Devil's Daughter," with Clarence wllbus as I'utsey, scored a big aucceso last week. Business was up to lormances. Notes. —Etta Cooper, of the Gay Morning Glories, was III and unable to appear last week. Her role of Prudence Snow was filled by Reta Love, who scored a big success.... After the performance of "Two Men and n Girl" at English's Opera House, 26, Tim .Murphy gave r banquet to the entire com- pany, at ■ the cafe of English's Hotel. A novel feature of the dinner was a fruit cake containing S10O In gold. Each member was nllowed a. cut for a coin. Mr, Johnson drew the EDO piece. Mr. Le Tart and Miss Davis each drew »20. One of the lives was drnwn by Wilbur M. Roe. A pleasant lime was had by all present. or THE - NEW YORK CUPPER Will Be Isioed Fab, 23, 1905. PRICES FOR PORTRAITS PAYABLE IN ADVANCE, SIZI2..3.- - • ■ 15,00 Slzt 414 • __• ■ 25.00 PRICES FOR ADVERTISEMENTS ; Ptr luh, Sligli Cilvinn • • 2.80 QuartirPigi - - • 45.20 Hill Pig* - - • • 90.40 Wh.U Past j -_ - 169.50 TUP mm QUEE\iPL'BMSHlVCI CO., (Limited), Publishers of TBI SEW YORK CLIPPER, ALBERT J. BORI1, ftsw York City, Editorial and ilililEMI atgr., N. V. ■■ ■ " '" ^—- ' White, Clare and Welt, Illustrated nongs anil the klnodrome. Brook (Dugan A Cithlll, nmnnpers).—Tim Brook is slanging them up nightly. For week of 2: VeadvT n»d He Ray. the llowery lllrl. Goldlo Welvljle, Mack nnd lllllott ami Ituskey nnd Burton. Notkr. —"An Aintorrntlc Trntup" closed nt Anderson 16 Joe Collins, n Murlim boy, with "The Mild* and the Mummy," visited relatives during Hit* company's en- gagement here . O Tho Dramntlc Club, of the Normal College, will present "Dangers of u Groat City In the rnUtgw auditorium Jan. 6 A. Q. Hcnmmon's "Real Widow Brown" Co, closed Us seusoit here Dec. 27 The members of Stetson's "Uncle Tom's Cabja" Co. spent tbe holiday season In Morion,.., . .The Big Sensntlnn Burlesquers dosed at Hartford Guy. Dec. HI. 1 i i ' Port Wayne.—ID* Majestic Theatre was entirely destroyed by lire oil the morn- ing of Dec. 27 'ibis house was a new build- ing, having been opened to the nubile Oct. 24, 1004. It wis erected by M. 1.. Hire dur- ing the pnst Summer §t a cost of (70,000. Associated with Mr. Rica In the manage- ment of the theatre was Orln Stair, of Grand llaptds, and Qeowe H. Nlcolnl, of New York. Tbe Insurance adjusters allow Hire & Htatr yi0,0(>0 loss. The theatre will be rebuilt nt once. ■+•» vmnikTA. up to the rapacity notch at several per- aancoe. The 'llger Lilies week of Jan. 2. Norfolk.—At the Academy of Music (Cor- bin Shields, manages) Hose Coghlaii, In "Di- plomacy," Dec. -fl, had two piu'ked bouses, Elizabeth Kennedy, In "Jlagda," 27,' had very satisfactory returns., "Tn» Girl from Kay's 1 ' Jon. 7, Howe's moving pictures 11, Chnuncey Olcott 12, Nat Wills III, Paula Edwards 14. Oiianiiv (Jake Weill, manager).—lluslness has been exceptionally good, "dunning for Office" week of 2. Huou (Abb. Smith, manager).—New peo- ple for week of 2: Howard and Hall, Nellln Parker. May Rowland, Burns and Johnson,' John West, Lou t/ullmao and Geotge Cun- ningham, Business is good. Ann: (Chas. M. West, manager).—People for week uf 2: Lew Qlgvenport, Weston and Page. May Ildmont, King nnd Dolau and Mil- ton Krunkfoid. Business Is good. Manhattan (J, Jl. 4t C. A. Crlnnlau, man- agers).—People week of 2: Llllle Chester, 1'anny Weir. Lillian Lewis, Magglo Penrunmi, May Lemuels, Edith Dunbar, ITmtna Wallace, Madge McCook, Master Bobiuu, Ddmore unit Oneida, Anna Crouch, Young Brothers, Tommy Harris and Cboi. E. llruudnu. Busi- ness Is good. Ai'DiTOiut m (J. M. Barton, manager).— For week of 2 then Will be no change lu tho bill. People for week of Dec, 2<l hold over. Business Is good. Hichmoud.-—At tbe Academy of Music (Chas. W. Itsi,, manager)-Crpston Clnrkn played "Monsleyr Boftucilre." to it large mull- ence, Dec. 26, giving a good show. "The naming Arrow' r bid it large audience 27. Elisabeth Kennedy, in "Magda," played, to well tilled houses 28. Cornell (lice club 20, HO, "A Chinese HonsjUioon" Jan. 2, "At Old Point Comfort" «, I'Thn. Girl fnim Kay's" 4, only Dec, 20-81. "Mor» to He Pltlert Than Scorned" Jan, 2-7. ■■•«» siarion.—At the Indiana (E. L. Klnne- man. manager) HI Henry's Minstrels, Dec. 24, brought out two big houses. The spec- tacular first part. "Dreamland," created a sensation. "The Ileal Widow Brown" was liberally patronized 28. "The Mild and tbe Mummy" attracted a large nnd vary enthusi- astic audience 28. Janet I'rlrst, Richard Carroll, Kdwnrd. Garvlc nnd l,on Wesley evoked liberal applause. "Tbe Earl of, raw- tucket" 3d, "The Village Postmaster'" SI, "Eight Bells" Jan. D. (imsu (E. L. Klnneman, manager).—Tho Ashland Dramatic Co., In an attractive reper- tory of comedies and dramas, week of Dec 10. Anna Drew nnd Wayne Rodney carried tbe leads brilliantly and had excellent sup- porl. Patronage was liberal. "My Primal from .Arkunsaw" packed the house 24, and made a success. "Thou Shalt Not Kill" 20, "A Trip to Chinatown" .11, "Elnnlgaii's 400" Jan. 2. "A Trip to Africa" 4. "Prom Hags to Riches" 0. "Out of tbe Pold" 7. Cuyhtal (John II. Amnions, manager),— Manager Amnions presented an excellent Mil lost week and parked tbe house, it included Madge Dartelle, Chas. and Jenrle Wilson, Irene White. Iho Mlddletons, Illustrated songs and tbe klnodrome. Por week of 2: McUlnnon and Reed, Lillian Tueli, mat KOVKLLI MIT I.IKHI.V TO APPEAR WBWK . Ernicle Novell!, the Italian nctur, who was to have come to America In time lo open In New York this mouth, under contract with Llcbler A Co., announced IsHt week Unit In, would not cotun to'thls couulry. Concerning I he matter, George (.', Tyler, of Llebler A Co., Htstcd lu nn Interview: "We have uot can- mm our contract with Mr. Novelll. nor do wo propose Hint tho Italian actor shall tint fuliiit hli agreement with us. when tim contract was made wo were careful to stipu- late that the icsnory to be used In his reper- tory of twenty plays should lie lit for use In every theatre Where lie uilslit be hooked. Tills mcunt that the actor, who Is to furnish his own scenery, elioind bring with him sel- lings which would lie' accepted us fireproof i>v the fire depBrtmcpta and theatre mana- gers of the various cities where he might play. He lias itlven us.py itSHurunce that The scenery he will bring Wtli lilm will not he paper, such as 111 used Ji I Illy. As we heard nothing from hint to Indlraie that he was fining to brlna fireproof scenery, the time teld for him an. the Lyric, beginning Jan. 0, had to be canceled with the hope that we might procure some other theatre fur n liter •ngigemenl." ., .. ,7).. .