The New York Clipper (January 1905)

1078 THE 1STEW 1TOBK CLIPPER JANTJARYf7. TBEIffiWYOEK CLIPPER THE FRANK QUEEN PUBLISHI NO CO.(LlmlUd.) noninoBfl. ALBERT J. BOBIE, BonoBUt amd Buhinibs Manac-bb. OUR CHICAGO LETTER, FROM OUR OWN COBBBSFOHDIMT. day aftMDOOD. Jan. 2: McKesson MiBwd, the Aherns, Whalen and Searle, Leo Garlllo. Llasle McKeever, Burton and Brooks, Mabel PENHSYlVANIA." Philadelphia At was expected, holl- Ballet, Hie Hnnsnn Ben All troupe of Arab- Ian acrobats, the Klralfy- Ballet, Blocksoin and Burns, and an army of handsome girls well trained and beautifully costumed; Western Bnrenn Of the New York Clipper, Room B03, Ashland Block, Chlrasro. The New Year begins without noteworthy changes at any of our leading theatres, "The Hydb A Bkhman's' Tiibatbb (Archie Bills, ghare In the prosperity, manner).—For the week starting Monday Academy or Music.—Th SATU RDAY, JASUABY 7, 1905. RATES. Advertisements— $2.80 per Inch, tingle col- umn. A ! Advertisements set with border, 10 per cent, extra. SUBSCRIPTION. One year In advance, 94; six months, 12; three months, $1. Foreign postage extra. Single copies will be sent, postpaid, on re- ceipt of 10 cents. Our Terms are Casta. THE CLIPPER Is Issued every Wednesday morning. The last four (advertising) pages 00 TO PRESS on Saturday at «£*•«* the other pages on MONDAY and TUESDAY. The Forma Closing; Promptly, Toe.- ,\ny, at 10 o'lock A. M, Please remit by express, money order, check, P 0. ordor or registered letter. All cash en- closed with letter Is at the risk of sender. Address All Commnoicatlona to THE NEW YORK OMPPBRt 47 West 28th Street, New York. tlegMeitd Cable Address, "AuTnonm." THEWESTERN BUREAU and the only change In down town offerings. With. the customary Sunday matinees, the following Week stands begin Jan. 1: Cri- terion, "Wedded and Parted:" BIJou, Howard Hall, in "The Waif's Paradise;" Albambra, "Only a Shop Girl," with Lottie Williams starring; Columbus, "The Heart of Mary- land ;" Academy of Music, James J. Corbett, In "Pals;" the Folly, Rose Hill's English Folly Co.; Trocadero, 8crlbner's Morning Glories, and "The Seminary Olrl" at the Great Northern. The continued attractions are: Cecilia Foftus, In "The Serio-Comlc Governess," at Powers'; Sam Bernard and Hattle Wllllame, In "The Girl from Kay's," at the Illinois; "Fantana," at the Garrlck ; "In Old Kentucky," at McVlcker's; Otis Skinner, In "The Harvester," at the Grand Opera House; "A Country Girl," at the Studebaker, and "His Highness, the Bey," at the La Salle, The Boer War continues a popular and prosperous attraction at the Coliseum. At the Marlowe, In Bngelwood, "An Orphan's Prayer" opens for four nights and two matinees Sunday afternoon. Change* In stock company bills continue the Interest at the Bush Temple and People's, burlesque stock at Hani T. Jack's still has May Howard as Its feature, and the vaudeville houses-— Hyde A Bellman's, the Olympic, Chicago Opera HouBe and Haymarket—oner their ac- customed change In bill. Illinois Thbatrb (Will J. Davis, mana- ger).—Sam Bernard, Hattle Williams and VhC clever hosts of "The Girl from Kay's," enter upon their final week Sunday nlgbt, Jan. 1. On o William Gillette will give us SemTna^--GTrI,»VhTch come", to the Great «£™%XJa\ k ™l! ft™™ agtlS^BflUW8«»#»VgS 1S4^WJS^3kS 3LH5 ^TetrZman'o^nd'o-per.' Q^Prln! £J^^a^^nc.u.les^ Mm*. ^Nordics. mann'' Too'lUness bf-Mme.' Metba last Week prevented the performance of 'Ln Boheme and "I Pagllaccl," and "Cavallerla. Knstl- "ana" was substituted. Friday afternoon the Metropolitan uranu ui« cess Trlxle, Geo. C. Davis and Harry Brown. Bam-T. Jack's Tiibatbb (Sidney J. Euson, manager).—May Howard remains the fea- ture of th9 stock company, which Is enter- taining packed houses during these holiday lalul „.„ >u » u ..~. ; \-~z r» ,v, 0 vhita tlnvet. There Is a fine olio of specialties and Saturday evening of last week the Phlla- and many handsome women In the choruses delphla Orcheatrn gave concerts, having Josei nnd marches. The show. Is Just to the Ilk- Uofmanu as soloist Broad Street Theatre (Nixon A Zimmer- man, , managers).—The engagement of Mm. Patrick Campbell Is continued Ibis week, iu "The HorceresB" this actress has made a deep Impression here, and was heartily ap- plauded by audiences of splendid slxe last week. Gabbick Theatbb <Fi* nk „ H owe J*'- man- ager). _in the "Lady Shore" Virginia Har- nid met with a favorable receptionlat.week, meriting and receiving the plaudits of tilled houses. Though the drama itself did not meet with the lull approbation of the critics, it was agreed that the star has a role well suited to her abilities and one In which she appears to advantogc. The engagement is continued thlB week. ,,,,.„. A Chestnut Strkbt Opera House (Nixon A or ttIb CLIPPER Is located at Boom 602, our' first opportunities to witness. "The A.hi.nrf ninrk Chicaao Walter K. Bill, Admirable Crlchton." The current Bttrac- Aahland Block, ."' ca 8° "; "L r „ e adver- tlon has been well patronized, manager and correspondent, wnere aaver . PoWBI18 . TlIEATBB (Harry J. Powers, man- tlsements and BUbscrlptlont are rcceivea bb a ger).—Cecilia Loftus enters upon her sec- our reaular rates. - ond week, continuing "The Serio-comic Gov- * " -.«»•• erness," Monday afternoon, with a special THE LONDON BUREAU holiday matinee. Business has been excellent where advortlicmenta and subscriptions are received at our regular rates. , Thb Clippbb can bb obtained, whole- sale and bbtail, at our agcnU, Brontono's news depot, 87 Avenue do 1'Opera, Paris, Branca; M. Lillenthal, Frederick Strasse 101 (Terminus Hotel), Berlin, N. W„ Ger- many; Diamond News Co-, 1>7 Prado, Ha- vana ; Manila Book and Stationery Co,, 128 Escolta, Manila, P. I.; Albert A Son, 137- 130 King St., Sydney, Australia. THE NEW YORK CLIPPER publishes* only one edition, and that Is dated trom New York. ' form once. Gband Opera Housb (Harry Askln, busi- ness manager).—Otis Skinner, In "The Har- vester," enters upon bis third and final week New Years, with live weeks of Richard Mans- field booked to follow. Mr. Bklnner has en- joyed fine patronage. Gabbick Thbatrb (Sam P. Corson, busi- ness manager).—"Fantana" nears the end of Its run, its fourteenth and final week start- ing New Year's night Business continues on the capacity order. Dustln Farnum, In "The Virginian," is the underline to open 9. McViCKBn's Theatre (Geo. C. Warren, business manager).—The Jacob Lltt produc- tion of "In Old Kentucky" enters upon Its Ing of countrymen, and they make this house a point of call as a part of their trip to Chicago. folly Theatre (Robert Fulton, manager). —The Rose Hill English Folly Co. Is the NeW Year's attraction, opening Sunday after- noon, for the usual fourteen shows. During the past week the Imperials gave a good show to better business than usually aver- ages here. TnocADF.no Tiibatbb (Robert Fulton, man- ager).—8am Scribner's Morning Glories pay their first visit to Chicago this season, open- ing Sunday afternoon for the customary two dally performances. During the past week the attraction was Phil Sheridan's City Sports, an excellent show, well patronized. Coliseum (Stewart Spalding, manager).— The Boer War, manuged by Col. Frank E. ■Fillls, and featuring Gen. Vlijoen, continues to attract large and enthusiastic audiences to the two dally performances. The show will stay here another fortnight and, from all indications, will play a largely winning engagement. Aftermath. —Manager Robert Fulton has opened the new cafe under the Folly The- atre. The bar and restaurant will also carry a noon day lunch for business men when plans mature. It Is one of the handsomest placea In Chicago, Is beautifully decorated ln red and gold, and. has. already proven a valuable adjunct to the Increasing popularity of the Folly. A string band discourses music „ howe( j clearly the popularity of De Wolf during intermissions and after the show, and Hooper's revival of "Wang. In addition the Folly Cafe has already become known as t0 'fa D j g comedian, an excellent company a popular meeting place and a coxy place_to wag geen m ttie cast. ..This week a offering; Howe attracted Year's week. William II. Turner plays the leading part, heading a good company. "Girls Will Be Girls" drew big business last week. In the hands of tnls'splendld company, headed by Al. Leech, It Is among the moat eujoyuble of musical comedies. Next week, "Under Southern Skies." Buoii (R. M. Gulick, manager).—"The Great Automobile Mystery" Jan. 2-7. Tre- mendous attendance was recorded last week, the magnet being "For His Brother's Crime," Montgomery Irving ss the hero, Victor Sterl- ing, distinguished himself !n exhibitions of physical strength. Thomas K. Shea 9-14. Duquksms IB. M. Gulick, manager).— "The Strollers" Jan. 2-7. The ever popular Ward and Yokes, In "A . l'alr of PlnkR," turned people away last week. The show, it anything, was better than when here last. Everything was bright, new and up to date. "Miss Bob White" 9-14. Bmpibe (E. J. McCullough, manager).— The New Year's attraction ta "Why He Di- vorced Her." "On the Suwanee River" packed the house last week. A capable company presented the play In an artistic manner. Among those most successful were Theodore T. Rook, W. A. Clark, Eiacl Dunbar and Laura Bennett "Two Little Waifs" 0-14. . Academy (Harry W. Williams, manager). —The World Beaters 2-7. Rellly A Wood a Zimmerman, managers).—The fortnights en- B | g gnow waB a big success as a Christmas eagement lor "Parsifal," which began last week attraction. Crowded houses were the week, Is evidently going to be a profitable ru j e at eve ry performance. Pat Rellly was one, Judging by the size of the attendance rece | V ed with enthusiasm by his friends and last week. Although the performances begin admirers, while others who were very success- at 5.30 v. »i., the house has been filled at f u , were . orth and Fern, the Century Comedy each performance, and press and public nave j,- ouri tnB Gordon Sisters, Keeler and Watson, Joined In praising the production as entirely Rnd ^,] ams an a Swinburne. Clark's Runaway adequate. The current week ends the en- G IHs 9-14. gagement, next week bringing Nat C. Good win, in "The Usurper." CHBBTNUT BTHEKT THEATRE (NlXOB A SHI iaerman, managers). —The crowds at this house each night last week, and the enthusi- asm which attended the performances. Sisters McConnell, Mitchell and Love, Mer rltt and Rozella, Loney Haskell, the Great Hellmann nnd others by the Western Bureau of Thb Clippeb Nina Beeson and Nellie At her ton are playing clbb dates In Chicago with their new act Alf Holt reached another Grand Opeba House (Harry Davis, man- ager).—The manner in which the public flocked to this house last week certainly caused pleasurable emotions In the box of- fice. A splendid bill Is offered this week: Paul Spndonl. Bice and Cady, Barrows, Lan- caster and company, Fagan and Byron, Jack Norworth, Waterbury Bros, nnd Tenny, Louise Dresser, St. Onge Brothers, Gregorv and Wood, George nnd May Woodward, John Burch, Three Madcaps, Crowley nnd Foley and the kinetcgraph. Notes. —Mrs. Mary Sennott Orr, wife of bJSZZlSZ* St., London, W C *2ft£SJR G^an MS&«& l^^£^~«S£%2 ZS^£g%™1*»8>™ enough of his admirers last week to nil tne j ameB e, Orr, manager of the New Gaycty house at each performance, nod the revival xheatre, this city, died nt her residence here of "A Romance of Athlone" proved very sat- on Tuesday, Dec. 27, as a result of a stroke iBfactory. The engagement continues dur- 0 ( paralysis which occurred a few days be- go with their new act Air Holt ,.„ tae pre sent week, fore. Mr. Orr nnd his three children have Chicago last week. Just back from t' i8 iN<J (Ellas, Koenlg & Lederer, mnna- tIie sympathy of their many friends In their -. successful tour of the English music „ erg) -gmlllng Island continues to Inter- grea t loss. Blocksom nnd Burns, who halls .Annie Whitney and MartlnettI and "^ ^ ue patrons of this house, and Inst week ai . e appearing nt the Alvln Theatre, In con- It received its full share of the prosperity, nection with the Christmas spectacle, "Around Park Thbatbb (F. G. Niion-Nlrdllnger, the World'ln Eighty Days," were very success- manager).—Denman Thompson, In ''The Old f 0 | i M t week. Homestead," has lost none of his drawing » QUERIES ANSWERED. No Bepllet by Mnll o r Telesraph. AuciiESsna on wiibbbaboutb not qivih. All in quest ov svch should wbitbto THOSB WHOM THBY SEEK, IN CABB OP THE CLIPPER Post Okipicb. All lettbbb will bb aovebtibbd onb Wbbk only. Ir tub BOUTB OB ANY THBATBICAL COMPANY 18 SOL'OHT, UEFBB TO ODB W8T OP BOUTBB QN ANOTHER PAOB. W» CANNOT BBND BOUTBB BY MAIL OB TB UOBAPH. nUAMATIC. W. O.. Ccntrevllle.—We Jiavo no knowl- edge of the present whereabouts of the party. Address a letter In our care aud we wfll ad- vcrtlsa In In The Clipper lltt. Mihb M. J. R-. Pawlucket, F. Il„ Uackcnnack. Mas. J. N„ Brooklyn, H. & D, New York, i P. N., Ottaws, Mbb. M. G., Erie, ' , i ! Mum. J. N., Ulmcr Park,. L. G., St. Paul. B. A. J., Gettysburg, H. H„ Poughkeepslc, V. H. It., Baltimore, V. I. It.. Oswego, and ft F., Longport.—See answer to W. H., j.' I, K., Brooklyn.—Watch out route list «n.ch wcek^ Pn ,| ade ip U |„,_ A aa re gg m. B. Raymond, manager of tho "Buster Brown Co., bs per route in this Issue. ' D. I,. W.i Duquesno.—Address the Minia- ture Railroad Co., 407 Broadway, New York City. M. L. B.—Address party In care of Weber Music Hall, New York City. • V. B. V., Russell.—Address M. Wltmark & Sons, 144 West Thirty-seventh Street, New York City. _ . i. J. J., Allegheny.—Wo c«n not aid you. R. B. W., Plttston.—A course of study at eoiuo school of opera would be necessary. G. & G.—Tho Bnnounced_dato pf publica- tion Is Jan _ Square, New York City. - W. A, T„ Brooklyn.—The party Is still wllh that company. Seo route In this issue. B. L., New York.—Adreas KobI 4 Castle, Chicago, 111, . E. K„ Reyuoldsvlllc.—The totter has not beon claimed. C. G. B., Denver.—There nover was such a tlrni name. . . O. T„ Springfield.—You can ouly obtain tho position you dealro by personal applica- tion. X. Y. B.—t, Hotel ReyMer, 220 Broad- way, New York City. 2. Subscription or- ders aro filled promptly and should retch you on time. .C. B., Kingston.—1. "Knobs o' Tennessee" w»b first actod May 20, 1808, nt the Acad- emy of Music, Chicago. III., with Hal Reld and Margaret Elsmcro In tho cast We can not epare space to print full cuat. 2. Ad- dress parly himself. C. B., l'rovldencc.—1. We have no knowl- edge of a team In that Hue with the namo you mention. 2. It Is Impossible to strike an nv.et'Hgn. S. Address any of our song pub- lishing advertisers. 4. Mako application to local managers. 3. Wo uavo no knowledge of any toam holding the title. L. G.. St Paul.—1. See routo of "Hana Hanson 0 Co. In this Isaua. 3. See answer to W. H. W. G., Now Haven.—No: we only publish the route list In Thb clipper each week. S. C, New York.—Watch our route list each week. CARDS. H. B. M., Rochester.—Any Btralght flush constitutes what Is called a "royal" flUBh. The latter term finds uo place In any stand- ard work on the game of pokor. Rkadkb, Bridgeport.—B. wins. When he makes 1,000 and rails out tho game Is won. MISCELLANEOUS. K., Montpcller.—"There teas a dozen bands of these murderous horto thieves" Is correct. B. V., Toronto.—"Al" it tho abbreviation for either Albert or Alfred, but not of Alex- ander. E. G. S., Buckatown.—Address the Amer- ican Kennell Club, 35 Liberty Street, Now lork City. * Gross! send greetings from the heart of Europe... .Coral Amlm has succeeded Ethel Davis ln the stock company at the People's. I. c. 8peers, whi has been for a long time associated wllh Dick Ferris, at the Ly- ceum Theatre, Minneapolis, has succeeded .1. ,, D. Barton as executive head of the National wond l w«kTew^«VnlBWrwlth V rever^ Printing and EngMving Co. In Mo Tribune ^oWlng is continued. - - ■ prospect of a continuation of the capacity gBJttdlnf. ^ Mr^jtorfa m j a w_t*_»sjr * QA NatIonalVeatiib (Joseph M A Kelly nB'^urdafnlBht^V 48 ^^ ""*' ^ S?%Ho^ 1SS ^S^S^SSSS^t »1&£&&r®A iU. K Barnieyer. ^S^S^SSS^^ powers, if a Judgment may be based on the size of the attendance at the performances this house last week. This week the STo m »^r^n$ 8 ^ °±Zi S5 a D C raSat. n c ,e Cc!. y S^^xTcnW Jo ^d'^k^ewYe^^rwI^r ™^*m^J».-KL'W£ open after the New Year Chas. Bray and Frank Vincent left for New York Tburs- ctal matinee. During the naet week, the change from "The Clngalee' proved bene- ficial to tho box office. Great NorthbbnTheater (FredC. Eberts. ??",,„," ln "(-„ hiialnAHs nunamrl. Afnlvllln It R»vinanil Oipbeiim Circuit, Slicccealug It. 1). OUarU nuBiness managerj<—Bieivuie u. naymona ^ „„n„„ „„ n o„„„„t „t rsuim, l.onin, .. sends his "Sem: day. for the purpose of establishing Mr. Yin- New York representative of the at me offerlne la continued. man- ager), tne n. t .. patrons turned out In force last week for the performances of "A Desperate Chance. GBANb Opera House (G. A. Wegefarth, manager).—After a very prosperous week with David Illgglns, in "His Last Dollar, this house now mis "Buster Brown.' Bmxey's Anon Street Theatre (M. S. Schleslnger, manager).—"On the Bridge at Midnight'' was the card nt this house last The Sambo Girl. La Salle theatre (E. R. Mackaye, busi- ness manager).—"II18 Highness, tho Bey," continues prosperously bore. The addition of Zclma Rnwlston to the cast has added new attractiveness to the piece, und Al. Bhean continues his vogue uninterruptedly. ''• Columbus Theatrr (Weber Bros, mana- gers).—"Tho Heart'of Maryland" moves over froin tho West sldo to begin a week of the usual number of performances, plus a'' New Year's Monday matinee. During the past week "Tho Smart Set" held forth to large delegations of pleased people. - Cbitebion Thbatrb (Ben M. Glroux. busi- ness manager).—"Wedded and Parted" will .be exemplified here New Year's wcek.'Btart- Ing upon Its fourteen performances Sunday afternoon, and succeeding a good ChrlBtmas week for Lottie Williams, In "Only a Shop Girl." Academy ok Music (Wm. Roche, business manager).—James J. Corbett, Inez Mtcauley and Hal Davis, supported by the excellent company which won a hit tor them at an- other Chicago theatre a few weeks ago, will be seen In "Pals" New Year's week. Last week's attraction was'"Tho Heart pf .Maryland," wllh good business recorded. - aliiamrra Tubatrb (James II. Rrowne, huslneus manager).—For New Year's"week Lottie Williams will entertain ln "Only a Shop Girl." Last week's attraction, was "Why Women Sin," which drew enthusiastic crowds. Bijou Tiibatbb (Wm. Roche, business manager).—Howard Hall, In "Tho Waira lea- Paradise," will give the usual fourteen per- ArMrnsH p Richards 8 Union forniances, starting Sunday afternoon. Last ra8 ' 8 l week's attraction was "No Wedding Bells ♦ »» MARYLAND. emlnary Girl" to this house for S' 10 ^"^"",?" 0 "" 1 , S hWhE?* weeK - anQ u attracted tbo patrons In arg^s New Year's week, following a week of ca- ¥°™** a i ib ° ' r °B m " f ',•, ' 8 i™i „?£«;•' nf ""mbera. This week, "For His Brothers paclty business and a great personal success J »mes L. Glass, proprietor and manager of Cr ime" holds the boards. for Eva TaMuay. In tf&tmEEoQl™" tbe 2 onna T % s,oc > Co " ca ,ed f at ^ e We8t- gIraru Avenue Tiibatbb (Miller k Kauf- L A» 0 _ D "H^.«I'.'- .._. . n . hm nf T H » Pi.it.ma Inat week. man, managers).—Stella Mayhew, In "The Show Olrl," is the drawing card for the cur- rent week at this house. "Tho Ninety and Nine" aeenied lo suit the patrons last week, foriliey tiirfied oiit iu largo numbers. Furbi'AL'uh's Theatre (Miller A Kaufman, managers).— > "nie Christian'' was present- ed by the Block company lust week, and the work done by the members of the company waa of the most praiseworthy de- scription. The large uuinbers of patrous in attendance were not lacking In appreciation, and proved liberal with applause. This week's offering Is "Two Little vagrants," In which the entire force of the company appears. Keith's New Theatbb (li. T. Jordan, resident manager).—The programme for the current week at this house Includes: Henry E. Dlxcy, I'aplntn, Rice and Provost, Cole and Johnson, Maggie Cllue, Potter and Hart- Well, Wajter C. Kelly, Wilson and Davis, for Her." a statement of fact productive of largo Interest and large audiences. Marlowe Theatre (W. D Russell, busi- ness manager).—''An Orphan's Prayer" will first bo heard Sunday afternoon, the at- traction continuing until and Including Wednesday night. This newly reconstructed theatre bid for Englewood patronage, nuder tho lessceshlp of Harry Somers and W. D. Russell, Christmas Day, and enjoyed a satis- factory woek with "The Village Parson." Bubh Tbmplb Tiibatbb (Elizabeth Scbro- bor, manager).—The Players' Stock Co., headed by Mabel Montgomery and Geo. All- son, continue a popular magnet at this North side resert "A Tempcranco Town" was well produced and well acted by a special company last week. . , People's Thbatrb (Leslie Davis, mana- ger).—Fred G. Conrad retired from the man- agement of tills house last week, being suc- ceeded by Lesllo Davis. . Eugene Moore and Lillian O'Neill will be retained as leading members of tho stock company, teen last week ln "Tho Stowaway." Howard's Thbatrb CLorln J. Howard, manager).—From Lorln J. Howard comcB a request to still any rumors which may arise, or which are nt present afloat, that he has fliven up the management of this house. He tas simply mado a business arrangement for Ilnllinniri-. — At Ford'a U|mmh House (Charles E. Ford, uiaoHger) "The Other Girl" Jan. 2 and week, with Lionel Barry- niore. The Savage English Urand upcra Co. did excellent business last week. Mne. Scbu- mnnn-Hcink, ln "I,ove'B lottery," 11-14. Academy op- Music (Mxon & Zimmerman, managers).—Wright Lorrlnior begins a re- turn engagement of two weeks with "The Shepherd'ICIng." 2. "Mother Gooso" drew good sized audiences last week. Lyric (B. Ulrlch, manager).—Mrs. Leslie Carter, In Bclasco aud Long's new play, "Adrea," week of 2. Henrietta Crosman re- Eentcd her success of last season, ln "Sweet Jtty Bellalrs," last week. Ciiabb'b (W. Warren De Witt, manager). —"Are You a Mason?" 2-7. "Under the Red Itobo" did well last week. Auditorium (James L. Kcrnan, manager). —"Me, Him nnd I" begins a week's engage ment 2. "The Burgomaster" played to packed houses Christmas week. Maryland (James L. Kernan, manager).— Robert HUllard, Fox and Clark,' George W. Day, Watson's Farmyard, Scott Brothers and Herbert Brooks open 2 for the week. Big business ruled last week. A special morning performance was given Dec. 28, solely for the newsboys of tho city. Holliuay Street (George W. Rife, mana- ger).—"A Desperate Chance" Is the New Year attraction, opening Jan. 2. "The Fac- tory Girl" drew to the capacity last week. Blaney's (Charles 13. Blanoy, manager).— "Fast Life In New York" 2-7. "Tilly Olsea" turned them away last week. Monumental (James L. Kcrnan, mana- ger).—The American Burlesqucrs open 2, for one week. Last week's business was Immense, with Clark's Runaway Girls. ■»»» CARRIE B. PERKINS, HarrUlmrBT.—At the Lyceum Theatre- (M. Rels, manager) tbe Christmas week at- tractions were few but business was good. • "The Girl from Kay's" had a crowded house Dec. 26. Daniel Sully. In "Our Pastor," the card at this bouse Is did fairly well and scored a well merited suc- tne melodrama, "The Vacant Chair." The cess. lie had against nlm two big society " events and a reception given to Admiral Schley by the Shrlners. Robert Mantell had two good houses 28. "Candida," with Arn- old Daly, failed to appear 81. The New Year week attractions Include: Paula ICd- wardes. In "Winsome Winnie," Jan. 2: "The Forbidden Land" 3, "A Pair of rinks" 4. Bettiua Gerard, lu "The Marriage of Kitty'' (return date), 5; Wilton Lnckaye, In "Tho Pit," 8; Al. G. Field's Minstrels 7. Opeua House (M. Rels, manager).—"Tho Wayward Son" bad good business Dec 20- 28. "A Ragged Hero drew crowded houses 20-31. "From Hags to Riches" comes Jan. 2- 4. "Who Is Who?" 5-7. Notes. —Alma Youlln, a former resident of this city, made her professional debut here 3, lu "The Forblddeu Lund," aud was warmly welcomed Samuel II. Reed, who has beeiL conducting a local equestrian academy, for some time, will Innugauratc a continuous Summer circus here m June. ....... .Arrangements have been made for the presentation of "Parslfnl" 27, by" Savage's English Opera Co The WuKblngtonlana scored well here Dec. 30, 31, at the Board of Trade Auditorium. Marlowe-Plunkett Co., the Gregsons, Newell business 30 L«ncnMlt<r.—At the Fulton Opera Ilnuso 'Chas. A. Yecker, mnnager) Edward Blou- dell, in "The Lost Boy, drew largo houses Dec. 20. "The Girl from Kay's" pleased a large audience 27. "A Little Outcast" did well 20. "The Volunteer Organist" had-good 30. "SI Plunkardr was well re- and Chlnqullta, Alf. Holt, Goetz and Nelson, the blograpb. Box Tom Theatre (Bon Ton Amusement Co., managers).—On tbe bill this week are: Boulta and Peck, Orletta and Taylor, Two American Macks, George aud May Woodward, .Fisher aud Johnson, Dclmore and Oneida, Jack Ingclc, Bon Ton Stock Company und the tonoscopc. Eleventh Street Opera House (Frank Dumont, manager).—The Cbrlatmas tree, with plenty of toys and candy for tbe chil- dren, was the feature at the niat'nees lust Week, while tbe evening performances In- cluded the regular minstrel entertainment and burlesques. Crowds were In attendance throughout the week. A new burlesque on "The Simple Life" has been added to the bill. Lyceum Theatbb (John G. .lermon, man celved 31. Coming: Robert Mantell New Years Day, Paula Edwardes Jan. 8. "The Younger Brothers" 4, : Ward and Yokes 0, "Our New Minister'' 0, "The Forbidden Laud" 7. Family Theatre (Ed. Mozart, manager), formerly Orange Street Opera House, but now renamed.—Business during holidays whs immense, people being turned away. Attractions week of Jan. 2 Include: Carey- Cotter Trio, Brbbst Trio, Dan Mason, Uarl- den Bros., Williamson and Gilbert, Wallace Sheldon, moving pictures, etc. Opera House, Columbia, Pa. (J. B. Bls- slnger, manager).—Robert Mantell came to good business Dec. 30. "SI Plunkard" Jan. 2, "Volunteer Organist" 7. Scrantoit.—At the Lyceum (A. J. Duffy. ,. -The enteitammeRt this week Is S^S^^ffl^a rurnlshed by Sam Deveica Own Co. lost pjPP™; .. skv i,- ara \» «, .. Tue volunteer Or wnalr'b lini'fitprvionnoa hv Wn ro/kn'a AiYinplnnnii . . ., _ *_. ._ ..1. »■ -,.,»-. no Whose picture appears on the front page Of i this _lB8uc,_was born in Charlcstown, Mass.,' with a midnight matinee, Sunday, at 12.05 Week's performances, by Watson's Americans, drew packed houses. Trocadero (Floyd Lauman, manager).— The Bohemians provided capital fun last Week, and received their reward In rousing, big attendance. This week the boards are held by Hyde's Blue Ribbon Girls, opeului and in 1877 began her theatrical career at the old Boston Musoum with the stock com- pany, which was flourishing In those days. The company at that time was headed by such well known people as William Warren, Charles Barron, sirs. Vincent and Annie Clarke. During the one season that she was with this famous organization she played minor roles with Melbourne McDowell, George Schiller, John Mason, Jennie Calef, William Morris and Lawrence Barrett. At the end of the season she was ongaged by Edward E, Rice, and appeared for a long time In his productions, abo was given the leading role In "Adonis," in which Henry B, Dixey won much fame. She then Joined .forces with Hallen nnd Hart and remained a. At. Ninth and Arch Museum (C. A. ltrnden- burglt, manager).—The continuous vaudeville ln the theatre this week is furnished by • Mrs. Gen. Tom Thumb and company, Lillian Steele, Van Leer and Duke. Bert White, the Heulvs, Mods. Murronl and the clneograph. In tho curio ball are: Titan, English Go- liath; DlrekeB and Wohena, Indian magic; Hell and Richards, novelty musicians: the - Mutzonls, handcuff mystery; Maxey, needle king, and Prof. J. C. Smith, pottery expert Notkb. —The local lodge of Elks enter- tainod 1,600 children Friday of last week, and distributed a large quantity of candy aud tovB among tbem Walter Vernon, a member of tbe "Escaped from Sing Sing" Co., which played Hart's New Theatre last ■ Gion cnHa^edTo Dlay'the^l^rolo In "ThrS : May Hosier to play out the rest of tho sea- uy " aTOritMMi on "Trilby," and In the EF&nT arre8twl ? n a c ?P ,aa In » ** ,or son at the head Vher owa stock company. 2u rScelSrf areat Sralae from IcSdlng crlt- !u 1 I°i'?.J a J? a « B !.f I ! t . e r?? J* 1 *? S L ^'P 0 - Irs, OlivCWr. til UlO "JOWOl Hi ASUA" Co. •A Lost Paradise" began Miss llosmer i tenancy of tho house Christmas Day. Olympic Thbatrb (Abe Jacobs, manager for Kohl & CaBtlc).—Opening Monday after- noon, Jan. 2: James J. Morton, McMahon Minstrels, the Three Roumanians, the Mel- rose Troupe, Carter and Waters Company, Josephine Alnslce, Wahlnnd and Telka, Henry Grecnwuy, l'orti Melrose, Chas. Gloss and sou. Jackson and Douglass. Rnseoe and ■ilmms, John and Cells Welch, and Geo. K., v.irk Spoor's klnodromo. • -r - ".. Chicago Opbra Houbb (C. B. Draper, mantger for Kohl & Castle).—Opening Mon- day afternoon, Jan. 2: Ryaa and SichHeld, Deknore and Lee, Josephine Babel, the<Qulg- ley Brothers. Trovollo, Felix, Barry nnd Barry, the Misses Dolmore, the Juggling Mor- tons. Robert Nome, Jennings and Renfrew, Eddie Mnck, the Wlisonc, Geo. W. Leslie, Lyn- data Allison and Geo. K. Spoor's klnodromo. iktmmikdt Thbatrb (W, W. Freoman, rasma -tsu tou & cwUB)..-u«mu« uw In She played leading comedy roles "The Isle of Champagne," "Tobasco," "The Wild Rose," "Tbe 'Jewel of Asia" and "Sergeant Kitty." Ixradon has also ap- plauded her work, while she was a member of Gcorgo W. Lcderor's company, at the Sliaftesbnrv Theatre. Miss Perkins Is now playing (he role of "Hi Fsloot" in Gcorgo Ado and (instate Luder's successful piece, "The Shu-Gun," at Wallack's Theatre, New the stage manager of the company. St. Elmo claimed: that Vernon assaulted him Monday night of last week, during the performance, knocking out a tooth and cutting his lip. Vernon was held under $5vu ball by Judge Beltler. THB PASSENGER LINE FOR . CLEVELAND. The New York Central * llntlnon River Railroad, with Ita clnlit IruiUB n day to Cleveland, nOords nu uu- BfBjM mVKYlWr-Alilltt , . l'Kl.l.nrK—At tbo Nixon (Tl.os. F. Kirk Jr.. resident manager! New Year's week William Gillette appears ln "The Admirable Crlchton" Richard Mansfield played a most successful engagement last week, play- - »ng r.o capacity. Mr. MaBefleld was seen in sis different plays and attracted the largest audiences Been at • this house so tar this season. "The Wlurd of Ox," with Mont- ■„ gdmeiy and Stone, Jan. 0-14. At.viN (Hnrry Dnvla, mannger).—"Around the World In Eighty Days" besan lis second week New Year's matinee. Splendid busi- ness greeted the gorgeoiiH holiday spectacle last week. The regular stock company was fiuai 10. uavuiutic uljly. wbIbIciJ by thu Isai ganlst" 7. "The Forbidden LRnd," Dec 26. was well received by a fair house. The Per- ley Opera Co., In 1, Tbe Girl dnd the Ban- dit," came to a good house 27. Academy of Music (A. J. Duffy; mana- ger).—"Alone ln the World" Jnn. 2-4, "The wayward Son" 5-7. Patrice came to good houses, In "Driven from Home." Star (Alf. G. Horrlngton, manager).— Roblo'8 Knickerbockers 2-4, the Bohemians 0-7, the Australians ■0-11, Sam Devero 12-14. Tbe Thoroughbreds drew good houses. Court Square (H. It Keller, manager).— The Mortimer Snow Stock Co., In "Tho .Cow- boy and the Lady," week of 2. Tho opening week of this company. In "The Christian, was a pronounced success. ■ Altaonn.—At the Eleventh Avenue Opera House (I. C. Mlshler, manager) Robt. B. Mantell, la "Richard III." tested the ca- pacity Dec. 20. Adelaide Thurston, 27, and Dan Sully, 28, did fairly well. "A Dovll'a Lane" 29, "New York Day by Day" 30, "Win- some Winnie" 81, Due: ward and Vokes Jan. 2, Howe's moving pictures 3, tho Great Brlndamour 4, Nalada 0, Field's Minstrels 0, "'Way Down East" 7, "Tbe Marriage of Kitty" 0. "The Holy City" 10..Sclma Herman, ln "Wedded. But No Wife," 11. Note; —The Logan Valley Trolley Co. has contracted with Frank Melville, of New York, to furnish next year's attractions for Lake- mont Park Theatre. Ennton.—At the Able Opera House (W. K. Dotwlller, manager) "Tbe Volunteer Or- gnnlst." 'Dec. 20, ' bad capacity twice "Maud Muller.". 27, pleased. "The Sign of the Four," which was booked lu place of "Siberia," played to fair business 28. Hlm- nreleln'6 Ideals Jan. 16, 17, 10-21, George M. Cohah 18.' . ■ ' W'iiliamsport.—At the Lycoming Opera IIoiiRe (I.vmnn .1. Flake, manager) the Corne I'ayton Stock Co. did the largest IkihIiicss In the history of the house week of Dec. 20. Due: " 'Way Down East" Jan. 2. "New York Day by'Day" 4, "Why WOmen Sin" 5, Bcrtba Gallnnd 0. Qulnlan's MlSsUubj 7. Murray. 4 auivkej stuck soa at a, „_—