The New York Clipper (February 1903)

Febbuary 28. THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. I'rootor'i Twtnij-thlcil Street The- atre (J. Austin Fynes, general manager).— The bills at this house are maintained to the highest possible point of excellence, end One business Is the reward of the mana- gerial policy. Johnstone Bennett beads the present week's entertainers, and on Feb. 23 the clever act, "A Quiet Evening at Home," in which she Is assisted by Ernest Howard, went with as marked favor as It usually does. Miss Bennett's versatility and all around skill bb an entertainer has a broad scope In this sketch, and she useB ber oppor- tunities to great advantage. The Itossow Mid- gets performed their Interesting feats to the accompaniment of considerable applause, and the Fire Juggling Johnsons snowed a finish and skill in their act that was truly remark- able. Little Elsie gave a dainty and refresh- ing entertainment, and made a pronounced bit, while Baker and Lynn found a deal of fa- vor for their efforts to please. Matthews and Ashley brought a quantity of ability to their aid In making a telling impression. and Charley Koasow, the little performer, bad things bis own way In the applause winning. Others who were Instrumental In bringing the bill to o high point of excel- lence were: The Ureal Barkers, sensational aerial gymnasia; Terrlll and Simon, mualcai comedy act; J. Francis Donley, In gongB and stories: Murphy and Andrews, character act, and Edwin Baker & Co., In a neat little Japanese sketch. The kalatechnoscope con- tinues. Pastor'N Theatre (Tory Pastor, man- ager).—The regular Monday patrons of Mr Pastor's cozy famine were obliged to get an early move on Feb. 28. In order to fore- stall the holiday pleasure seekers, who thronged the entrance before even the doors were opened. The doors, however, were opened sometime before the regular hour, and In a twinkling the theatre was packed to standing room only, and admission was denied to late comers. Le Hoy and Clnyton head a capital bill Ibis week, presenting their successful comedy sketch, *4tcgan of the Hansom," In which the former's ex- cellent character work as a hansom driver Is the feature of a bright little farce. Bert Howard and Leon a Dland were welcomed, In their entertaining sketch, entitled "The New Boy," In which Mr. Howard's expert piano playing was applauded and encored many times; Bonnie Thornton received a rousing reception from ber loyal friends, and her act was as well received as ever. Silvern and Kmerle, expert athletes; Amann and Hart- ley, In an original sketch, "The Professor's Courtship ;" Fields and Wolley, the "Two German Soldiers;" Johnny Keefe, "The Down East Farmer;" Alburtus and Millar, musical and Juggling novelties; Jennings and Renfrew, wooden shoe dancers; the I.askeys, military musical specialties; Al. Coleman, comedian and mimic; Baker and Ilrockway, singers and dancers; the Claflln Sisters, character changes, and the vita- graph are Included In this week's bill. Broadway Tlientre (A. W. Dingwall, manager).—"The Sliver Slipper" Is now in Its eighteenth week of excellent business. Academy of Music (Ullmore ft Tomp- kins, managers).—"Klorodora" opened on Feb. 23 Its fifth week of excellent business. Majestic Theatre (Geo. H. Nlcolal. manager).—"The Wizard of Oz" Is In Its sixth week of capacity business. Knickerbocker Theatre (Al. Ilayumn & Co., managers).—"Mr. Bluebeard" Is doing a fine business. On Feb. 23 the sixth week opened. ii ij«.ii Theatre (II. 11. Sire, manager). —'Marie C'ahlll and her clever company have made a telling Impression In "Nancy Brown." The second week opened Feb. 23. ■Umpire Tbeutre (Charles Frohmnn, manager).—The Empire Theatre Co. Is In Its seventh week, with "The Unforeseen" ns nn effective bill, Mndlaon Siionre Theatre (Charles Frohman, manager).—"The Hail of l'aw- lticket," with Lawrence D'Orsay and 10ll7.ii- heth Tyree, has proven a solid success. This Is the fourth week. Irving: Place Theutre (Ilelnrlch Con- rled, manager).—Ferdinand Bonn appeared In "Itli linrii III" Thursday evening, Feb. 10, and gave an excellent and forceful Tmpersona- Kelth'a Theatre (B. F. Albee, general manager).—With the added holiday crowd of Feb. 28 to Its regular Monday patronage this popular theatre was filled to overflowing at all times during the day and evening, and the sale uf admission tickets had to be stopped frequently, until, when a portion of the audience passed out, admission would then be sold to an equal number of those who were waiting to enter. The bill of- fered for this week Is fully up to the Keith standard, and Includes the following well known acts: Heading the programme Is the Motoglri, a decidedly puzzling novelty, and, while the act la of the mechanical doll or- der, It Is by no means a copy of anything seen here, and stands uniquely alone aa a completely mystifying novelty. Arthur and Jennie Dunn mads their vaudeville reap- pearance on Monday In their well known and liked sketch, "the Messeuger Boy:"the Barrows-Lancaster Co. presented "A Jolly Jol- lier;" W.C. Fields, the eccentric comedy Jug gler.appcaxedafter along absence; James Rich- mond Glenroy entertained In his original way; Smith and Fuller rendered charming instrumental music; Rae and Broeche, In "A Woman of Few Words;" Martini and Maxlmilllan, comedy magicians; Kelly and Kent, comedy sketch; Russell and Locke black face comedians; John and Bertha tileeson. la dancing specialties; Lew Haw- kins, black face monologue; Waldorf and Mendez. acrobats; Charlotte Guyer George, contralto; Ed. Oray, monologue: Oetrado, aerial 1st, and the blograpb complete the bill for this week. Hbinbich Conbiid and the men who are giving him financial support In taking a lease of the Metropolitan Opera House held a meeting afternoon of Feb. 16, and organ- ized the Conrled Metropolitan Opera Co. James H. Hyde was chosen president, Henry Morgentbau vice president, and William II. Mclntyre secretary and treasurer. An ex- ecutive committee was appointed, comprising the three officers. Otto II. Kahn and Mr. Conried. George J. Gourd and Jacob H. Schlff are also In the company. Guatav Von Seyffertltz returned to this house Tuesday, 24, when "The Dragoons," a comedy, was produced. The Ferenzy Comic Opera Co. sailed from Bremen Feb. 24, for America, and will open March 5 at the Irving Place, In "The 8weet Girl." Mia Werber will be the prima donna, and forty-five members are In the troupe. , Plans werb tiled on Feb. 17 for the re- modeling of two three story dwellings at 105 and 107 East One Hundred and Twen- ty-fifth Street, and a flat house at 168 and J.70 East One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Street. Just west of Tblrd Avenue, Into a new theatre, projected by Timothy D. Sul- livan and George J. Kraua. Plans fob tub MIW theatre to be built by Thomas W. Miner on the East Bide of Third Avenue, Just north of One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Street, were filed Feb. 17. It will be called the Harlem Theatre. tlon of the role of the schemer nnd plotter. The support was cast as follows: King Ed- ward lv, Wladlmlr Scbamberg; Edward tvuiu i>, TriKuituii uvunujuciK , uuwaiu, I'rlnce of Wales, Grete Kupfer; Richard, Duke of York, Ida Froy; George, Duke of Clarence, Alexander Itottmnnn; Henry, Count of Richmond, John Felstel; Duke of Buckingham, Julius Mailer; Count Rivers, ilelnrlch Habrlcb; Lord Grey, Eugene Hob- eiiwnrt ; Lord William Hastings, Otto Hu- bert ; Lord Stanley, Franz Klerscbner; Sir Rlchnrd Ratcllff, Richard Scblagbnmcr; Sir William Cntcsby. Otto Meyer; Sir .lames Tyrrel, Otto Kelman; Sir Robert Hrnken- liury, Carl Bnchwltz; Margaret, widow of King Henry VI, Ilerinliie Warns: Duchess of York, Georglne Neuendorff; Anna, widow of Prince Edward of Wales, Bertba Rocco. ON Friday AFTBBNOOS, Feb. 20, the senior 'Members of the American Academy of Dra- matic Arts and the Empire Theatre Dra- matic School gave a creditable performance of "Twelfth Night, at the Empire The- atre, cast as follows: Orslno, Sidney Francis nice; Sebastlna. Maurice Steu art: Antonio, Philip ShelHeld: A Ben Captain, Robert Lee Hill; Valentine, Mere dlth G. Brown; Curio, J. Griffith Wray: Sir Toby Belch, A. h. Van Buren; Sir An- drew Aguecheek, Charles W. Sprague Jr.; Malvolio, Ernest Crawford; Fabian, Lemuel ii. C. Josephs; Feate, a clown, Mary Paul- son; Olivia, Margaret Etheredge; Viola, Stella Archer: Maria, Anita Sylvia. TUB THIRTRBNTH ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT of the Relief Fund of the Treasurers' Club of America was held on Sunday night, Feb. 22, at Wallack'B. John Lelfie officiated as stage manager. The theatre orchestra vol- unteered Its services. Among those who ap- peared were: Agnes Mnhr Louis A. Hlrach. the Gebest Sisters, Aurle Dagwell. Oasman'R Banjo Quartet, Soto Sunetaro. William T. Carleton, Nora Boyes, Qua Edwards, Rose Beaumont, Jack Norworth. Louie Deere. Sul- livan and Pasquelena. Tom Moore. Meyer Cohen, and Geo. H. Thomas. Klaw 4 Erlanobr announce that tbey had secured "Mother Goose" from Arthur Collins, of Drury Lane, and will present It In this city, In the New Amsterdam Theatre, next November, following the run of the Rogers Brothers. Charles Richma.n will retire from the Umpire Theatre stock company at the end of this season. He Intends to go starring. Weiieu ft Fields will give a burlesque of Mrs. Burnett's "Little Princess" at their music hall Thursday of this week, Its title being "The Big Little Princess." Charles Fkohuan announces that he has arranged to follow "The Earl of Pawtucket," at the Madison Square Theatre, with Elide De Wolfe. The change In attractions will take place Monday. March 10, when Miss De Wolfe will present, for the first time In this city, an original comedy, In three acts, by Hubert Henry Davis, entitled "Cyntbla." Waltib Dambosch la to end his connec- tion with the Philharmonic Sorely nt the close of the present yesr. Weber ft Fields announced last week that I hey bad engaged LouIb Mann as a member of tbelr stock company, beginning with the 8 reduction of their regular burlesque In eptember. It was stated that a special line of work had been laid out for him. Fob the Actorb' Fund benefit, which Is to be held March 12, Daniel Frohman has arranged a musical sketch In which will appear some of the leading comedi- ennes In musical plays now on Broadway. Bonnie Magln will represent the "Mr. Blue- beard" company: Grace Cameron, "Nancy Brown:" Btella Tracy. "A Chinese Honey- moon:" Marguerite Clarke. "Mr. Pickwick; Nellie Follls snd Marie Doro, "The Billion- aire." Harlem.—All the houses lu Harlem gave n matinee Feb. -'3. Most of them were over- crowded, both afternoon and evening. Plans were filed for two new vaudeville theatres on the East side. One will be located on One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street, ono hundred feet west of Third Avenue, running through to One Hundred nnd Twenty-sixth. It will be managed by Sullivan & Kraus, nnd will be completed by June 1. The other bouse will be on Tblrd Avenue, between One Hundred and Twenty-seventh nnd One Hun- dred nnd Twenty-eighth Streets, and will be under the direction of Tom Miner. This bouse is announced to open In September. Harlem Oi'RRA House (Alex. Lltchen- steln, manager).—Julia Marlowe and com- pany, In "The Cauillcr," made her first Harlem appearance In several seasons, to Hie usual holiday crowd, with bright pros- pects for a big week, at advanced prices. Her reception wan a most cordial one, and Kite should pack the house all week. Next week, "The Little Princess." Wbber & Fields' West End (Leo C. Tel- ler, manager).—"A Modern Magdalen" is the attraction for this week, and should come In for a full share of patronage. It was presonted In fine shape 23, nnd The at- tendance has Improved under the prcaent management. Next week, Louis Mann, In "All On Account of Eliza." Mbtbopolib (Henry Rosenberg, mann- ger).—Joe Hart and Carrie De Mar, In "Foxy Grandpa," set the audience In good humor from the start, nnd enthusiasm con- tinued throughout the performance. The play Is a pleasing one, snd will no doubt pack the house all week. Next week, "The Volunteer Organist." Tub STAn (Wm. T. Kcogh, manager).— "The Night Before Christ mas" wbb given Its first New York presentation at this house, afternoon of Feb. 23, before a packed house, and came up to the expectation of the man- agement In regard to Its attractive qualities, giving satisfaction to a standing room only audience. Next week, "The White Slave." Puocrou'H One Hundiibd and twenty unit Street Theatre (J. Austin Fynes, general manager).—"Hearts Arc Trumps moved up from a down town house under ihe same management, and opened to the cnpaclty here 23. It la certainly one of the greatest productions ever presented by n stock company In Harlem, nnd presents all the favorites In suitable roles, which, In Itself. Is enough to pack the house. The vaudeville contributors are: George Evans, Marlon Gnrson, and the kalatechnoscope. IfmtTia & Sbamon'b Music Hall (Ren Hurtlg. manager).—The offerings tor this week are up to the atandard In every re- spect and there should be an overflow at every performance. Business Is of the best. This week's bill Includes: Mathews and Harris, Klein, Ott Bros, snd Nlckerson, Amcta, Stanton and Modena, the Four Otts. Jake Norworth. Louise Dreaser, Harding nnd Ah Sid, and Mile. Olive. Olympic (Tbos. W. Valentine, manager). —The American Burlesquers made Its first Harlem appearance this season to a crowded house, and prospects look bright for a big week, as the show gave great satisfaction 23. It has been reviewed before, so com- ment Is unnecessary. Next week, Topsy Turvy Burlesquers. Oiii'Keum (Dr. Leo Sommers, manager).— This house enjoyed the benefit of the holi- day crowds. This week's bill Is a good one, nnd contains th" following names: Jack Welch. Melrose nnd Elmer. Gaftney and Kliubey. Mnrvelle and Gleason. Richardson Bros., Mile. Adele, the Berg Slaters, Tsuda, r.nd the Three Blossoms. tho leading character. Is very good. Excellent buslneas last week. "King John" to follow. Bijou (Will McAtester, manager).—"The Gunner's Mate" was received by an audi- ence that packed the house 28. Ben F. Wil- son gives perfect satisfaction In the title role, and Edna May Spooner Is seen In on* of her beat character* as Miss Emer- son. Specialties were Introduced by Miss Cecil and Harold Kennedy. These clever people are becoming very popular. "Hearts Aflame" did excellent last week. Next week, "Heart nnd Sword." Obphbiiu (Percy G. Williams, manager). —Marie Dressier Is the chief attraction for th* current week, 28. Others are: The Great Triple Alliance, Leroy, Talma and Boaco, magicians, who make this tbelr fare- well tour before returning to Europe; the Herras family of seven acrobats,. May Dur- yea and John L. Kearney, In "The Impostor; the Dillon Bros., Fred Leslie and bis dogs, Loreb and Loreb, Grant and Grant, the vita- graph. Hyde ft Bekman's (Archie H. Ellis, man- ager).—As a chief attraction the manage- ment has engaged Saharet, the clever dancer, who was heartily received by the audience 23. Her act Is a difficult one, and was much appreciated. Others are: The Baggessena, the Crane Bros., tho Four Rlanos, Smith, Doty and Coe, Marlon Manola, Hayes aud Healy, George II. Wood, and Sullivan and Pasquellna. Stab (Wm. L. BIssell, manager).—L. Law- rence Weber's Dainty Duchess Burlesquers occupy the stage for the current week. The brace of burlesques are "The Duchess at Home" and "Hartim Seamen." Among the vaudeville performances are: Tcnley nnd Leslie, Washburn and Topack, Boyce and Wilson, Nellie Sylvester, and Joelson and Moore. Am pn ion (8. II. Cohen, manager)—Lulu Olaser, In "Dolly Varden," drew an audi- ence that crowded the house from top to bottom night of Feb. 23. It Is the first time the opera has been seen here. Crowded bouses last week, Ethel Barrymore comes next. Follt (Bennett Wilson, manager).—"In Old Kentucky" drew a crowded bouse night of 28. The play Is one of the old favorites, and never falls to do a lucrative bualness. Business laat week was big. Chauucey 01- cott comes next. Gaiety (James Clark, manager).—The Cracker Jacks Burlesquers furnish this week's amusement. The olio: Kelly and Adams, the Moyo Sisters, the Glockcrs, Col- lins and North. As an extra attraction, Harvey Parker, the wrestler, will meet all comers. The two burlesques bring out the full strength of the company. Big bualness Inst week. Next week, the Dainty Duchess Burlesquers. Payton'b (Fred Andrews, manager).—Mr. Payton this week puts on a production of "Resurrection." Special scenery has been painted and no expense has been spared to make the stage settings memorable. The full strength of the stock company la seen. Big business last week. "Man's Enemy" next. Novelty (David Robinson, manager).— Mr. Williams has taken Mr. Robinson from the box office of the Orplicum nnd made blm manager of this house. Mr. Robinson la well known In this part of town, where he has many friends. When Mr. Williams had the house before his lease to Mr. Rlaney. Mr. Roblneon was here, and much of the success of the house In those days was due lo the bitter's efforts. This week the piny Is "Tracy, the Outlaw," which had lis first production early this year at Mr. Williams' East New York Theatre—the Gotham. Business Inst week was large. Theatre Uniqi'b (Frank II. Carr, owner nnd mannger).—The aggregation of pretty women, clever comedians nnd specially per- formers known ns the Miss New York Jr. Co., are hero this week. Tho burlCHiiues presented ore called 'High School Frolics" and 'Thirty Minutes at flea." The Thor- oughbreds played lo crowded houses last week. Gotham (Edmund Dny, manager).—"A Hough Rider's Romance" la this week's offer- ing. Soma new and novel electric effects arc Introduced during the piny. Business continues good. Lyceum (Louis Phillips, owner and man- ngpr).— This week's play Is "Through the Breakers." Ituslncss Inst week was good. Notes. —Augustus Phillips, the lending man of the Spooner company, was unable to appear In the cast nfter Monday even- hie of Inst week, on account of Illness Ho has appendicitis, but Ms condition Is not considered serious, ar.d be is expected to bo cut In a short time. Mr. Wilson appeared for Mr. Phillips, and did exceedingly wall. under the circumstances The site nt 051 Fulton Street and the land adjoining the rear thereof on Ashland P'ncc was sold last week to n syndicate. A theatre of tho finest kind will lie built on the site men- tioned. Tho now building will have nn en- trance on Fill Inn Street, three doors above Itockwcll Place, mi diagonally opposite the Orplicum Tlientre. The diody of the bouse will be on Ashland Plate, and will cover a plot about 12i)x12Sft. ...... Payton's Fulton Street house, under Hie management of Ettn Itecd Payton, begins Its fifth successful week. Mrs. Payton has been the only mnnnger who haa been able to aiiccecssfully run this house. Heretofore It has met with failures, and considerable praise Is due her. «« > NEW YORK STATE. Brooklyn.—At the Montnuk (Isabel Slnn- Hecht, manager).—"The Altar of Friendship'* was presented to a crowded bouse Feb. 23. with Nat C. Goodwin and Maxlne Elliott In the leading roles. Excellent business ruled last week. "Iris" next week. GnAND Opera House (Lew Parker, mana- ger).—Andrew Mack presented, for the first time In Brooklyn, his new play, "The Bold Soger Boy," which was greeted by a crowd- ed house 28 "The Volunteer Organist" played to big houses. Next week, "In Old Kentucky." Park (Nick Norton, manager).—Joe Welch appeared In "The Peddler" 23. His recep- tion was a warm one. "The Price of Honor" ended a big week 21. Next, "The Queen of the Highway." Payton's Fulton Street (Etta Reed Payton. manager). — "Woman Against Woman" Is the first melodrama produced under the new management, 23. Etta Reed Payton, In the character of Bcasle Barton, won now laurels for herself, while Walter Wilson. In the leading male role, was well received. "Camllle" did a record business last week. Next, "Lady Windermere's Fan." Columbia (David A. Wels, mannger).— "Resurrection" was given a good bearing 23, before a b!g house. Ellta Proctor Otis, In Albany.—At the Empire Theatre (Joseph Frank, manager).—One of the most notable engagements of the season wn* that of Viola Allen. In "Tho Eternal City." Feb.. 17, 18. Packed bouses marked the engagement. Robert Edeson, In "Soldiers of Fortune," 21, was greeted by two large audiences, and repeated the success of last seaaon. West's Minstrels cornea 28, with special matinee; Ethel Barrymore 26, and Alice Fischer, in "Mrs. Jack," 28. „ ,_ _ Habuanuh Hlbkckkii Hall (II. R. Jacobs, manager).—One week of "The Belle of New York," by an excellent company, drew audiences above the average. An- nouncements are: "Human Hearts" 23-211, and "Only a Shop Girl" 28-28. Puoctob'b Tiieatiib (Howard Graham, resident manager).—High class vaudeville drew big attendance afternoon and evening laat week. John Kernell was the topllncr, then followed Burrows and Travis, In "A Home Circus;" Odetta. Hcntoo and Greene, Maxwell and Dudley, In "The Singing Les- son ;" Swan and Dambard, Courtney and Dunn, Besnah and Miller, D'Alma's dogs and monkeys, and the kalatechnoscope. A return of the stock will be made 28 and week, when "All the Comforts of Home" will be presented. Gaiety Theatre (Mrs. Agnes Barry, pro- prietor and manager).—Harry Bryant's Bur- IcaqucTH. 16-18, had Ferguson and Watson, the Cralgs, Beach and Murray, Van Leer nnd Duke, Lawson and Namon. and the Im- perial Japanese Troupe, and two laughable burlesques. The Dainty Duchess Co. 10-21, Including: Nellie Sylvester, Tenley and Les- ter. Washburn and Topack, Boyce and Wil- son, the De Vans, and Joelson snd Moors. A very good business week was reported. The Merry Maidens Burlesquers 28-28, and Fred Irwin's Majesties 20-28. s ', Rochester.—At tho Lyceum Theatre (W. It. Corrls Jr., assistant manager).— Robert Edeson presented "Soldiers of For- tune" Feb. 16, 17, playing to capacity. Charles Hawtrey, In "A Message from Man." drew one of the largest audiences of tho season 18. Alice Fischer, presenting "Mm. Jack," drew well 20, 21. Coming: Mildred Holland. In "The Lily and the Prince," 23; "Everyman" 24, 25, Viols Allen, In "The Eternal City." 26-28. IIA K eh Tit eat rb (Warren F. Day, mana- fter).—"Ten Nights In a Bar Room" pleased arge crowds 10-18. "McFadden'a How of. Flats." 10-21, came to Immense bouses. Week of 23 will be divided between Stetson's "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Drat half, and "Hearts of Oak," last half. National Theatre (F. It. Lueschsr, man- ager).—"Peck and His Mather In Law," pre seated by a clever company, bended by Mon- roe, Mack and Lawrence, delighted good sliert audiences 16-1& "Her Marriage Vow" at traded large and appreciative houses 10-21. Coming: Li Lole Fuller and compnny 23-20, Ward nnd Vokes, In "Tile Head Walters," 26-28. Cook Opera Hoi-re (J. II. Moore, mana- ger).—Last week's crowds were entertained by one of the best vaudeville bills of the season. For week of 23: Powell's electric theatre, Llsile Kvnns and Co., In "A Coun- try Dance;" Bruno nnd Russell, Bros. Prey- do, Three Merrills. Donnghue and Nlchola, Clara Ballcrlnl, Forrester nnd Floyd, Hal- lerlnl's dogs. Umpire Tiieatiib (II. C. Jacobs, mana- ger).—Manchester's New York Stars broke the attendance record Inst week at this house, hundreds being turned away nt every performance. A Drat class show was given, with the added attractions, Leo Pardello. Jim Parr and Kd. Athcrton. wrestlers. Week of 23. Rose Sydell's Big Co. Troy.—At Hand's Opera House (M. Rein. manager).—"The Bird In the Cage" drew big bouse Feb. 18. Viola Allen. In "Tho Ktcrnsl City," turned people away 10. at advanced prices. Robert Edeson, In "Sol dlera of Fortune." plnyrd to 3. R. O. 20. under tho auspices of I he Laureate Boat Club. "(Julncy Adams Snwycr" Is due 28. W. II. West's Minstrels 24, La Lole Fuller's Vaudeville Compnny 26, Mildred Holland. In "The Lily and the Prince," 2 ; Ethel lliir- rymore, In "A Country Mouse." 2ft. Rand's Opera Iloi'Nii (M. Rels. mnnn- ger).—Clara Turner, In repertory, played to packed houses all the week. Lottie Wil- liams, In "Only a Shop Girl," comes 23-2R: "()ucen of tho Highway" 20-28. Star Theatre (II. R. Kcllnr, mannger).— The Dainty Duchess Company drew big houses 16-18. The Austin I Inn Beauties pneked the house 10-21. The Majestic Bnr- loamiers la due 23-211. Merry Maidens 20- 28. « ■» OHIO—(See l'age ft.) Cincinnati.—At the New Grand Opera House (Harry Ralnforth & John II. Hav- I In, manngera).—The Francis Wilson Co. will be heard Feb. '_':i, In "The Toreador," under the direction of Nixon ,t Zimmerman. Last week Grace George en me to fill In the time of Martin Harvey. Klin was seen In "Pretty Peggy." The fair slur was unfor- tunate in striking the coldest blizzard of the Winter, when every housu In town suf- fered on account of the frigid spell. The star proved more pleasing than her piny. Business was fair. David warlleld. In ''The Auctioneer," March 2. Pike Oi'EitA Hoiibh (D. It. Hunt, mono gi-r).—Henrietta Crosman will come Feb. 28, In "The Sword of the King." Last week tho Plko Slock Company's farewells were spikeii. For I lie twenty-first and last week of the tevetith season of Ihn stock, "The Climbers" was staged under the direc- tion of I-M win Barbour, Thcra were re- markably good turnouts, despite the below zero weather that prevailed, and on the clos- ing night n crush. George Fnrren was the Itlclnrd Sterling, and liyrou Douglas tho Warden. John II. Mnlier was a superb Johnny Trotter, and Mary Hall n lovable Mrs. Sterling. Tho coming of a new fate - Florence Leslie—was the notable event of ibe last week. In the Important role of M-Ish Hunter that handsome actress proved herself most capable, and tho constituents of tho Pike were sony to any "goodbye," so soon nfter the introduction. Tho mountings acre, as usual, lli-bt class. Harry Ellsworth I'elcht delivered his lecture on "Ohurnmmor- gau," Feb. 22. Mrs; Flsko Is coming March * Walnut Street Theatre (M. C. Ander- son, manager).—Fred M. Wright will pre- sent Arthur Kidman's "York State Folks" Feb. 22. I.iihI week "Sky Farm" was given hearty endorsement by audiences of large proportions. Tolly Marshall and Sarah Mc- vlckcr provided two of Hit' host portrayed characters In Hie play. Clnlro McDowell. Frank Eyre. W. II. 'looker. Maud Hosford, and Ralph Doan are others who marl ted praise. Vny Courtenny. ns Ihn village torn- Ixiy. and Charles Crosby, as Sleepy Jackson. were both decidedly clever. "Tho Subur- ban" March 1. Com urn a Theatre (M. C, Anderson, mannger).—Tho Itnys, Johnny and Emma, are the hcndllncn. of the bill for Feb. 22. Thorne and Carleton. HnrHgnn, Warden nnd Shephnrd, Delphlno nnd DeTmore, Hedrlx and Prcscott, and Cadleux are other enter- tainers. Last week, cnpeli, hooked to moke tier first Cincinnati appcurance, failed to arrive, and Mechlin's trained dogs were an ndded attraction, Heuck'b Opera Hiiiine (lleiick, Fotinessy ft fltitlr. managers.)—Solum Herman will come 22, In "For Her Children's Sake." Nulllvnn, Harris k Woods direct Ihn engage- ment. Last week, "The Search Lights of a Great City" proved full of strenuous Inci- dents. Edith Wallers made n pretty blind heroine. Harry Ingram, J. Hay Cossnr, Frederick Murray, little Maude Hlicrldnn and Annie Alllston earned nil the applause they received, "Alphnnse and Gaston" March 1. Lyceum Theatre flleuck. Fnnncssy & Stair, managers). — "On Ihe Stroke of Twelve," under the direction of W. Ii. Lawrence, la to open Feb. 22. Last week another Sullivan, Harris & Woods' produc- tion, "The King of Detectives," played to big business. K. L Wllaun, Clara M. I.nng i>, Ida Chester, and Laurnnco Hnskall were those who did the best work. "Human Hearts" March 1. RoniNBON's Oi-era House (Mrs. Snootier, lessee).—Tho silver Jubilee of the College of Music will be celebrated 24-28, when six en- tertnlnments nrc to bo given. "The Ooldan Cross," "TIw Amazons and "Midsummer Night's Diwim." are each to bo presonted twice. Tho Cincinnati Gym has also se- cured the house for the annual boxing cham- pionships In March. Pr.ot'i.K's Theatiik (Hubert Heuck, mana- Ser).—llohle's Knickerbocker Burlesquers are ne 22, Last week Phil Sheridan's City Sports gave pleasing entertainment to largo crowds Hazel Burt, Ilceson, Ferguson and llccnson. Short and Kdwnrds, and Kennedy and ttvnns were featured In the olio, The Kverett Trio made nn acrobatic hit. Clark's Royal Burlesquers March 1. Notsh. —Manager James Douglas, who wns Hubert Henck's manager nearly a quar- ter of a century ago, and later was with the Coliseum, Is to be given a testimonial at the Auditorium, Feb. 22. Charles Mc- Donald. Catherine Rlgtiev, Philip I. Kuhl- mnn. George Doll, and Anderson, the wiz- ard, are among the volunteers Gabrli- owltsch was the soloist at the Symphony Orchestra concerta 20. 21, at Music Hall. Mary Hall Is to lesve the Pike Stock Co. VunriBtatOMrn. — At the Opera House (ICugeno nook, mannger).—Mrs. Le Moyne appeared In "Among Those Present" Feb. 11, ana thoroughly pleased a good sized and 1 - ence. "A Desperate Chance," 18. played to two big audiences. "Heart of Chicago" rilayed, to good returns, 14. Isabel Irving, n "The Crisis," to a very appreclatve audi- fnce, 10. "Alaska" drew fair 17. "The Two Little Wnlfa" gave two performances 18. llelHv ft Wood's Co.. 10-21), drew fair, and pleased. Bookings: Thomas Jefferson. In ''Rip Van Winkle." 21 : "The Two Schools" 23, "Illiio Jeans" 25, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" M, "Under Houthern 8klos" 27. Park Theatre (Joo Weber, manager).— "A Chinese Honeymoon," 10 to 21, Is doing good buslneas, at advanced prices. "Loop the Loop" for week of 23. Notes. —Actor Thomas Evans, who** la- mentable death occurred Feb. 17, was burled :;«, from St, John's Kplacopal Church, Flow- r rs were In profusion from his many friends. Interment was mode In Oak Hill Cemetery. Local Jewish talent of this city pre- sented "Mrs. Wlggs of the Cabbage Plant," to a largo audience. In ltodcf Sholem Temple. Mrs. Rachel Wolff Johnson, who so cleverly dramatized tho piece, played Ihe part of Mrs. Wlggs, and wns assisted by a cast much better than ordinary A recent letter from our former townsman, Louis Decker, Informs his friends that, since the death of Nate Snlsbury, he Is now manager of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, now In Loudon. ■ Mans Bold.—At Memorial Opera House, (flowers ft Mlrkley, managers).—"The Lib- erty Holies" had largo attendance Feb. HI. Al. G. Field's Minstrels showed, to a packed house, with good satisfaction, 17. Jeffreys nnd Fltzslmmons Show declared oft on ac- count of Ohio law against sparring exhibi- tions, 18. "A Desperate Chance," to fair house. 21. Coming: "Tho Minister's Daugh- ter" 24. Richard Golden, In "Foxy Qulller," •J.', filme changed from 20). w«» onsaoN. Marnunm (Calvin llelllg, mnnnger).—Florence Portland At the Graud nob- tils business week of Feb. u. pre- "Kasa," "The Unwelcome Sirs. Hatch; 1 ' "Mngdn" nnd "Snpho." James and Wnrde will lie seen HI. 17. In "Frnnccscn da lllmlnl" and "Tho Tempest." "The llenrt of Maryland" Is booked for 18, Portland Symphony Orchestra 10, and Virginia Drew Trcscott, In "Lord Strnthmore," 20, 21. Dnn Sully nnd Anna Held will follow. CoiiiuiAv's Tiieatiib (John F. Cordrny. malinger).—"Human Hearts" opened well 1ft. Ward's Minstrels did fairly good busi- ness 8-11. Coming: Knute Erlckson 22, "The Mnn from Mexico" Mnrch 1. Bakkii'h TiiHATHB(Oeorgo L. Raker, man- ngcr).—The Baker Theatre Stock Co. had two big houses in to witness "All the Com- forts of Homo." "The Starbucks" drew fair business week of 8. Tho company will pre- sent "The Groat Diamond Robbery" week of 22. FiisnERlCKsnuBd Music Hall (John Cns- aldy, mnnnger).— Amelltn, Hvelyn Lester, Kiln Howard, Joso Dean, Helena, Stewart and La Croix. Harry Willis, Ida Clayton, Eva Motcnlf, lint tin Ward, Clara Md wards. Ida Howell, Rose Davenport, I'nul La Croix. Vernon Slaters, Flora DllBols, Howard ami Campbell, and Little Egypt. Fiiitz'h New 'I meatus (A. Dollman, mnua- geri.—Mncklc and LaCroIx, Bristol and Howard, All Zniln, Connors and Connors. Diiitols. Vivian, Loulsn Kecslng, Goo. nnd Llsxlo Hlnl, Lillian Howe, Mny Stanley, I.llllnu Blnrr. „ _ _, Kiui'HoN'H Music Hall (H. D. Griffin, mnnnger),—Mno Trcscott, Olivette, Ladles Ideal Orcliesii-ii. Mao 10. (Hidden, director. Hi.azihk'b Concert Hall (KM n. Davis, mnnnger).—Ltonore, Gcrtrudo Marshall, Del- hi Walsh, Belle Lawrence, Annlo Goldlo. Tmi Kilties drew good houses at four concerts, 13, 14, tinder the auspices of Ihe Cnlcdonlnn Club, of Portland, at the Et- posltlon Building. The band was under the leadership of Win. !•'. Robinson, and the programme was varied by tenor solos hy J. (ionics, Iiirkhart, dnnclng by Master Rtigenc Lockhai't nnd Dnvld Ferguson, bagpipe solos hy I'lpn Keirt. Ferguson, and part song work. »»» DIOA'IIIH IN TIIIO PHOriCSSION. Ai.r. (.'. Wiihi.am, the well known com- ndlnn, died nt San Antonio, Tex., Feb. 14. This senson, mid up to the time of his death, ho wns pirn-lug Professor Tweedleptinch, In "Floroilnrii. Ills most successful work was considered his Impersonation of Gasnard, In '"1110 ChlniFs of Nonnnndy," lie had played In n number of Unlit opern nnd liurlosmis companies) during Ills career. lie married Ml'H. Allen Vane Tcnipletoii, mother of Fnv Tetnplotoii, Jkan Clara Walters, once well known as nn actress, died last week nt Oakland. Cnl. Fmly live years ngo she iiinde her debut, playing Ihe Duchess of York, In "lllchnril III,' at Ihn Newark Theatre, New- ark. N. J. Filler she appeared III Blippori of John MeCulloiigh. Funny Davenport and other woll known slurs. Hho died In pov- erty. Hki.kk Cunki.in. a soubretta, who died at Die Sanitarium, Martinsville, Ind., Oct. in, Inst, wns the wife of Wm, C. Ilarliiianii, a non-professloiinl. Sha wns In her thirty third year nt tho time of tier death, and wns a native of California. At one tlmo she appeared with nun of W. A. Brady's produc i (hub, and Inter on was In vaudeville. Her husband and a seven year old son survive her. Ci.yiii) K. McCuitMii, business manager of the Nye-McCnimb Theatre Co., died at his homo In Kansas Oily. Mo„ Feb. 2. aged twenty two years. Ho had been III for several months and hqd returned to his homo from a trip to Texas, whore bo had gone for Ills health. Tho remains were taken to Lansing. Mich., for Intormont. Ills wife. Hazel Crumb, and a daughter survive him. Dr. Johbimi I'Aiiur, a composer, nnd pro feasor of music, died In London, ICng., Feb. 17. He wrote two oratorios, several can- tatas, live operas, three hundred songs nnd four hundred hymns. Tiiiihah Evanh died III his home In Yuungstowii, 0„ on Feb. 17. His death was not unexpected; In fact, his demise was looked for long before, ns his disease was quick consumption, Mr. Kvnns returned to his home from tho East several months ago, lining obliged to retire from the stage nn ac- count of his falling health. Interment was made at Oak Hill Cemetery, Youngslown. on Feb. 20. Mr. Evans was only twenty- nine years old, was a son of Ilonjnmln ICvans, who for years wns one of the most prominent Iron workers In the Mahoning Valley, In Ohio, Ills stage career covers a period of about twelve years, nnd death has claimed him Just nt a tlmo when bla fu- ture seemed rich with promise of a dis- tinguished career In his chosen profession. Like many another, his first work was In n mlimtrcl nhow, hut he grew away from the black face work and got Into more legitimate lines. Ills first notable suc- cess was as the "bookie," In "Mr. Smooth," with Willis Collier, with whom lie wn» for several seasons. Then he created the part of the "dope" fiend In Ward nnd Yokes' production of the "Head Walters," and then rnmo his greatest success as Mar key Dcaves, In the production of "Mrs. Jack." Ills work In tbla lost piece was of such a superior order as to attract the at- tention nt the lending manngera of the country. His death will be learned with genuine regret, by the members of th* the ntrlcal profession generally. «*«» MAsHACJIIUHKTTS—(See Pag* 0.) North Admins.—At the Richmond The atro (W. P. Meado, manager).—Seton Thomp- son le'-iurcd in wild animals Feb, 10. to light hnslneis. Coming: Ethel Barrymore 24. "Tho Burglar" 23, "Uncle Josh Spruceby" 27. "A Jolly American Tramp" 28. KiirifiB TiiiAinfl (James Sullivan, mana- ger^.—The Klnrk-Prbnn Stock Co. opened 1 week's engagement 16, to the rapacity. Busi- ness continued good. Hlmmnleln's Ideals v.-eek nf 23. — Alfred Latell has Joined "Th* Village Postmaster" Co.