The New York Clipper (February 1903)

8 THE NHW YORK CLIPPER. Febkuaky 28. OUR LONDON LETTER. (FBOM OUB OWN COBBlSFOlTOsNT.) Clipper Barraa, Granville Home, Arundel Street, Strand, London, W. O. FIB. 11, lfc03. Contrary to all expectation, Rudyard Kip- ling's novel, "The Light that Failed." faai made a strikingly aucceaaful play, and that It baa done sole almost entirely due to the aklll and dramatic sense of the adapter, "George Fleming-" (Miss Fletcher). Forbes Robertson, It Is true, la nearly at hi* beat— and we know how good his beat can be—In this play, but one can easily see that without the transforming power of Hiss Fletcher's keenly dramatic pen the play would bare re- mained what the novel la—a tangled melo- drama, In which the brilliant and the crude are hopelessly mixed. The adapter grappled with the book courageously and with discre- tion, and tbougb there are some incoherences and some things that require more explana- tion, the story moves convincingly on the stage, and the characters are things of blood and bone. Having said that the actor could not have done without the adapter, I am now tempted to say that for the Interpretation of her play the dramatist could uot have done without this particular actor, Forbes Robertson. To play the part of Dick Helder, an actor of great power, an actor with a splendid knowledge of human nature Is re- father, and deserted by the man she loves, a rascally Latin Qusrter student, Marie Ls Baa graciously accepts the band, heart and Salf the fortune of John Brooks, a wsaltby English banker. Forthwith she becomes s "Queen of Society," ssd uses her position mainly to sdvsnce the fortunes of her faithless lover, who, to evade the conss- Jiuencea of bis past misdeeds. Is masquerad- ng In London under the assumed name of I'aul de Valola, and In order to preserve his guilty secrets murders a Parlslenne modal, who, Jealous of Airs. Brooke, has threatened to disclose his past Circumstantial evi- dence for a time throws suspicion on the husband, but In the last scene of the last act the villain Is unmasked and tbe curtain falls on the edifying spectacle of a repentant wife and s magnanimous husband. The play has many thrilling moments and many well devised situations, and Mrs. Raleigh Is fitted with a part that suits the excellent quality of her acting. Frank Cooper Is the manly husband ana Edward O'Neill Is the weak and selfish villain. "The Adoption of Archibald," Edgar Set- quired. Robertson displayed the power and made tbe tragedy a visible thing to all within sound of bis voice. In adapting the book Miss Fletcher bad two endings to choose be tween. Her choice fell upon the happy one, and doubtless popularity will applaud her dis- cretion. Here, fn brief, Is the story aa told on tbe lyric stage. A prologue shows tbe war correspondent's tent on tbe outskirts of the Soudan, and tells picturesquely how Dick Heldsr, tbe artist, has saved Torpenhow's life at the risk of his own. Torpenbow Is now nursing his rescuer, who has received a cut on tbe bead from an Arab sabre. Dick's eyes are bandaged, be Is In a state of nervous delirium, and be talks wildly of Malale. Tbe scene closes with tbe sound of Bring and the rush of men of news to see what ls toward, To his great Joy he finds his sight ap- parently unimpaired, but there Is a bint that bis recklessness will be tbe cause of serious eye trouble In tbe future. This bint Is reiterated In Act I, which shows the studio In London, and Introduces us to Halsle and the Red-bslred Girl. Dick la engaged In trying to persuade Malsle to marry blm. but sbe refuses, pleading that sbe has her "work." In pursuance of this work Malsle leaves for Vltry, and entera Kami's atudlo, and tbere completes her big picture. Dick remains at home to paint a rival "Mel- ancholia," with the little waif Bessie Rroke aa model. In tbe second act Dick's old wound begins to reasaert Itself, and his eyes begin to fall. He steeps himself In whiskey, hoping by lta aid to finish bis picture be- fore blindness sets In. He spoils a budding love affair between Bessie and Torpenhow, and Bessie, while Dick lies In a drunken stupor, avenges herself by spoiling the pic- ture. Dick awakes, tries to write to Malale, and finds himself In utter durknesB. In the third act Torpenhow reunites Malale and Dick, and all ends more or less happily. Of Mr. Robertson's acting I have already spoken. Gertrude Elliott has a thankless part Jn Malsle. Malsle Is unreal and blood less, but Mlaa Elliott makes the most of an unsympathetic character. Nina Bouclcault scored sn artistic triumph In the revengeful Bessie, and Aubrey Smith made an excellent Torpenbow, The play seems destined for a long run. R. C. Carton's new play, "A Clean Slate," waa produced at tbe Criterion last night. It la described as a comedy farce, or. bluntly, farce would better describe two of Its three acts. It bas some of the cleverneas of Mr. Carton's previous plays, "Lady Hunt worth's Experiment," "Wheels Wlthn Wheels," but It Is not up to their standard of excellence. Partly for this reason, and partly because tbose In tbe cheaper parts of the bouse were much exercised over tbe sbolltlon of the gallery, tbo reception of the play last night waa not at ail cordial. The curtain ascended with unlooked for punctuality, and the occupants of the stalls, coming In late, gave much offence to their brethren In tbe pit—which, of course, held many "gods' wratby at having to pay half a crown In- stead of a shilling for their seats—and there were many outspoken complaints and de- mands for the curtain to be rung down until the bouse In front was seated. At the end of tbe performance there was some little booing, and finally the presence of the police was deemed necessary to clear the Sit. The theme of "A Clean Slate" Is a lvorce which sets free the wronged wife and the Injured Imsbnnd, old sweethearts parted by the sccldents of life—wbo now come together and marry. Mrs. Tracy Auberton, a rich woman, has a good for nothing husband who, after many yeara of marriage, In which be has never been faith- ful, has mn away with Admiral Dcsbrook'a young wife. The solicitor, baa asked for an Interview with tie admiral, through his Mrs. Auberton, a stranger to blm, his Idea being to ask her not to Institute proceed- ings for a divorce. The admiral asks her what she mesns to do. She has not made up her mind. She admits that she never enred for her husband, and would be glad to bo rid of blm, and asks the admiral why he objects to proceedings, whether he still loves his wife or not. He explains that he does not, snd tells how he was enticed Into the marriage, bnt be feels that he Is to blame for not having been better sble to respond to bis wife's attachment nnd devotion. He had never meant to marry, for he lost bis heart five and twenty years ago to a girl whom he could uot at the time alTord to marry, to whom be therefore never pro- posed, snd whom on his return from n voy- age he had never been able to find or meet again. She shows him a letter written by his wife to her husband, which opens his eyes as to bis wife's supposed affection, and he then decides to have his divorce. Then she tells him, to bis astonishment, that she herself was the girl whom he loved and lost. The double divorce Is obtslned, and In due time the admiral mnrrles Mrs. Auber- ton. They are married between the second and third sets, and, having thus a clean alate. the only question Is whether It would be "dignified to begin scribbling on It again at once." Tbey, however. In the final act, mnke a descent upon the sordid crow op posed to tbem, and confound tbetn In their villainy. The play has Just throe char- acters who stand out from the rest. Mrs, Auberton, played by Miss Compton: Farmer Tullldge, a sturdy, warm hearted old rustic, on whose farm much of tbe action passes, snd Hebhle, a farm hand of wondrous slow wits, wbo can only gather his thoughts to answer a question sometime after the sub- ject has changed. Tullldge was plaved splendidly and earnestly by William Mack- intosh, and Frederick Volpe makes of Hebble one of the best "bits" I have seen this sea- son. Robb Hnnvood doea not quite repeat his French Milliner success as the despicable Auberton. but he nevertheless gives a clever performance. Brandon Thomas makes the ndmlral as sympathetic as the author's lines allow. "A Queen of Society," by Cecil Raleigh. written for Mrs. Raleigh and destined for firovlnclal consumption, was produced at he Adelphl on Thursday night. It la a frank melodrama and will undoubtedly please where It Is meant to please. The story describes the advent Into town of a young girl of tbe country, wbo, becoming bored with the natural beauty of her surround- ings, pines for tbe artificiality it? town lift. Lett psnnllsss st the death of bar wyn's comedy, was produced st tbe Avenue Friday night, with every sign Theatre on of s popular success. The motive of the play Is not startllogly novel, bnt Its de- velopment served to provide s laughing evening. It Is Isrgely a game of mistaken Identity. An Impecunious nephew baa been levying contribution from a rich uncle upon tbe false pretence that be bas provided this elderly relative with a longed for heir by tbe blrtb to him of a son. The uncle, after years of prevarication to account for tbe non-pro- duction of tbe bantling. Insisting upon seeing tbe heir for whom be Is paying, one has to be provided. The lad turns up in the nick of time In tbe person of s gutter urchin, a truant from the Poor Boys Home, who, escaping from his durance, flies for refugo through the first open window Into the nephew's flat. Tbe domestic suspicions snd heart burnings caused by the bandying about of the paternity of the boy, until st last It reeme Axed upon his pntstive great uncle, raises tbe Imbroglio out of which Is evolved food for laughter. George Olddens, Fanny Brough and Mr, Sleatb gave all tbe neces- sary emphasis to the somewhat broad humor of the farce. The Shaftesbury management have deter- mined to eliminate from "For Sword or Song" all tbe supernatural element of tbe play, leaving the mortals of the drnmatit perionae to work out their own destiny As this will shorten the proceeding, "Sword and Bong" will be preceded at eight o'clock by "A Milker of Comedies," a one act play, by Clo Graves, In which Fred Terry will appear as Turlupln, s French sctor of tbe seventeenth century, while other parts will be taken by Messrs. Calvert and Lorlng, and Rdytb Olive. "The Admirable Crlchton" reached Its 100th representation at tbe Duke of York's on Monday, and the 200th performance of "The Marriage of Kitty" will be celebrated at Wyndbam s on Feb. 14. Tbe principal characters In Tolstoi's "Res- urrection," as adapted by Messrs. Batallle and Morton, and presented by Mr. Tree, w'l! be allotted at Hie Majesty's thus: Prince Dlmtry Nehludof. Mr. Tree; Vladimir SI- monaen (political prisoner), Oscar Ascbe; Mlklsblo (a barrister). 8. A. Cookson: Krlltxof (political prisoner), J. Fisher White ; Ignatx (a Judge), Ernest M. Leigh: A Mer- chant (Juror), Lionel Brough: Theodosla (a convict), Lily Brayton: Princess Marie Kortchagln, Miriam Clements: Natasha (Nehludof's sister), Helen Ferrers: Prin- cess Sofia Kortchagln, Otwsy Oldfleld; "Carrots." "Beauty" and Old Woman (con- victs), Rutb Mackay, Mary Brough and Mrs. Calhaem; tbe Matron, Mrs. Bennett: Aunt Sonla, Mrs. Edward Saker, and Katusba (known as tbe Maslora), Lena Asbwell. Tbe play Is In four acts, and Its scenes, Il- lustrative of life In Russia as lived In conn- try houses. In palaces, and In 8lberla, are full of vivid contrast. In tbe new Broadway from Holborn to the Strand three new theatres are to stand— Mr. Edwardes' New Gaiety, Murray Carson's the Playhouse, and E. G. Saunders' theatre (the third he has erected), as yet unnamed. Wilson Barrett Intends producing on his Rresent tour his new play, "The Never ever Land," which had a copyright per- formance at Salford. and a public produc- tion at Brisbane about a year ago. As Its title suggests, the drama has Its scene part- ly laid In Australia, Its hero's adventures In the diggings of Wooloogolong Gully leading up to some sensational developments on bis return to England L. N. Parker has dramatized a story by W. W. Jacobs, entitled "Tbe Monkey'a Paw.' No theatre Is as yet Indicated for Its pre- sentation. Lily Brayton and her husband, Oscar Ascbe, are ci edited with tbe Intention of Joining the ranks of the London actor-man- agers as soon as they have concluded their engagement with Mr. Tree and their pro- posed visit to tbe United States later on. "Our People" Is tbe title of a new play by C. E. Ward, which tbe Kendala will pro- duce In the course of their 8prlng tour. Frederic A. Stanley sails for New York today, for tbe purpose of arranging with Mrs. Hodgson Burnett his Australian tour of "A Little Princess." He hss slready hooked a provincial tour over here, and aa the play Is doing well at Its matinees he feels that he can get away for this short trip, leaving Its management at Terry's The- atre In tbe bands of Percy Ellis. A record of over half a million visitors, which can be claimed for the Alhambra for tbe past year, Is not a bad one, considering the excessive competition. The gross re- ceipts amounted to £83.448, and one can Imagine the tost of running a music hall when tbe net profit Is given as £7,840. Houdlnl bas been engaged to appear at the London Hippodrome. His salary, I bear, Is a record for a single turn. Fanny Fields Is at the Hackney Empire this week, repeating her success of last week at the neighboring Empire at Holioway. Manager Albert Gilmer, of the Oxford, has a happy faculty of discovering success- ful American acts for the European market, and this week presents Charles R. Sweet. the musical burglar, who hss made himself Instantaneously popular. Sweet's act Is featured, snd be Is giren more time on tbe stage than Is usually accorded to our great- est stars. His musical Imitations and his funny stories kept the house Isst night, when I dropped In to see him, la a perfect storm of applause snd laughter. Cooke and Miss Rothert write from the Ilnnim Theatre: "We are on a splendid place on the programme here, and our suc- cess Is Immense. Everbart Is on the same bill with us. It Is no use speaking about his wonderful success. His Is truly a mar- velous show, and the natives seem to talk of nothing but his trained hoops." Radford and Winchester have drawn so well at the Hippodrome that their engage- ment there has been prolonged. Clayton, Jenkins and Jasper come tbere this week. After a successful engagement of three months In the West End. May Moore Dupres haB started a short provincial tour, opening at the Alhambra. Hull. She returns to I,ondon In Msrch for a return engagement at the Tlvoll. Diana Is this week at the Wllbelm Thea- tre. Dsnslg. I gave la American artists now In Europe who deBlre »ve last week the names of s few sod Yost, Terry and Lambert, Billy Farrell and Alice Pierce, at the Empire Palace, Birmingham; Sam Elton, at the Empire Palace, Sheffield; Stanley and Wilson, and Falks and Semon, at tbe Empire Palace, Leeds; Petermsn's sons sheet, and Herbert's dogs, at tbs Empire Theatre, Bradford; Burks snd Andrui, and Pantier Brothers, at the Empire Theatre. Lverpool; Mr. ana Mrs. Gen* Hughes, ana Norman French, at the Empire Theatre, Nottingham; Slmms and Slmms, st the Empire Theatre, Edin- burgh • Manhattan Comedy Four, at the Empire Theatre, Glasgow; Fanny Fields, and Clarke and Olenny. at tbe Hackney Empire Palace; Starr and Leslie, at the Palace The- atre, Leicester; Newhouse snd Ward, at the Empire Theatre, Belfast; Rackett snd Haz- ard, and Smith and Doreto, at the Palace Tbeatie, Hull: Lockhart's elephants, and Alexandra Dagmar, at tbe Empire Theatre, Newport; Kittle Emmctt and Daisy Merer, at the Olympla, Neweastle-on-Tyne; Man- ning's Entertainers. Blanch Sloan, and Polk ana Kolllns, at tbs Empire Theatre, Car- diff: Frank Busb, at the Empire Theatre, Stratford: Two Net Ball Teams, and Hsrt and Leo, at tbe Empire Theatre, Hnllaway, and Herbert Le Martlne, at the Empire, New Cross. Fred Edwards snd May Edouln are st the Albambra this week, playing their sketch, "All In tbe Family," under tbe title "A Bachelor's Dream." ♦ «» ILLINOIS. to notify tbelr friends In America that their C-rmanent address while abroad will be the ondon Clii-per Bureau. I am now requested to add the following names: Clark and Ham- ilton, Cooke and Miss Rothert, Fanny Fields, May Moore Dupres, Jennie Jacobs, Blanche Sloan and Frank Kara. The following American turns are now ploying the Moss Empires tour: Weston Chicago.—There ls enough of novelty In the current offerings to add seat to the practice of tbeatregolog, and there Is conse- quent hopes of remuneration In accord with tbe quality of tbe various attractions pro- vided for tbe close of a highly profitable month. The most interesting announcement of tbe past week concerned the fate of the Columbus Theatre Stock Co. Charles P. Elliott has secured s new home for them in Thirty-first Street, near Cottage Grove Ave- nue, snd will prepare the house ss best he can In tbe Intervening week tor the opening on March 1. Should business warrant, dur- ing the rest of the season, alterations will be made during tbe Summer, and a theatre of proper construction and fitting propor- tions will be tbe outcome of the refitting of the temporary borne of this favorite organi- zation. Illinois Theatbe (Will J. Davis, mana- ger).—'The Sogers Brothers at Harvard" enters upon Its third and last week Feb. 22, giving way March 2 for Francis Wilson, In The Toreador." Tbe Rogers Brothers hare thus far attracted capacity business. Grand Opeua Uouss (Harry L. Hamlin, manager).—The first half of Otis Skinner's fortnight in "Laxarre" bos resulted In ca- pacity business and splendid satisfaction. Mr. Skinner's great personal popularity bas vastly Increased, and bis support numbers many clever players. Mr. Skinner will be followed on March 1 by Jefferson D'Angells, in "Tbe Emerald Isle. McVickjeb'b Theatbb (Sol Lltt business manager).—Kyrle Bel lew begins a fortnight's engagement, In "A Gentleman of France," with a special Washington's Birthday mati- nee Monday. He will be followed by James O'Neill. In "The Manxman." On 21 the Bostonlans ended two weeks of capacity business, "Robin Hood," because of tbe popu- lar demand, having been continued through- out the engagement. Powers' Theatre (Harry J. Powers, man- ager).—John Drew, In "The Mummy and tbe Humming Bird," opens bis annual engage- ment Feb. 23. James K. Hackett ended two weeks of "The Crisis" 21. SlL'DEBAKEB THEATRE (ChBS. C. CurtK director).—"Peggy from Paris" Is still the reigning attraction, and ls now comfortably settled for what gives every promise of being a long and successful run. Gee at Nobtebn Theatbe (Edward Smith, manager).—"Tbe Chaperons" attracted large bouses and pleased Immensely during the first half of Its fortnight's stay. The company Is large and capable, the women are nice looking and handsomely costumed, but Eva Tanguay'a personal hit Is phenomenal, and the bouse invariably rises to the occa- sion and cheers her for many encores. Wal- ter Jones, May Boley and Edward Metcalfe are other favorites. Joseph Murphy opens March 1. Deabbobn Theatee (W. W. Tlllotson, man- ager).—Tbe stock company gives "A Co- lonial Girl" this week, with Howard Gould and Mamie Ryan In the principal roles. Ex- cellent business resulted from last week's fine performances of "Brother Officers." Criterion Theatbb (Lincoln J. Carter, manager I.—"Old 8Ieuth shows up on the North Side at the Sunday matinee, 22, and will remain for a week, giving way to "The Heart of Chicago." Last week "Not Guilty" was the attraction, and fine business re- sulted from the sensational performances of Joseph Le Brant's sensatloral play. A i.uami'.!!a Theatie (James H. Browne, resident manager).—Robert B. Monroe and Jams 3. Armstrong bring "Search Lights of a Great City" to begin, tbls week, a round of tbe outlying theatres. "A Ken- tucky Feud" Is to follow. Last week im- mense business rewarded Barney Gllmore's presentations of "Kidnapped in New York," in which, besides Mr. Gilmore, these players took part: William Powers, Albert Edwards, Touy Pearl, Andrew Powers, Billy Hallman, Robert Wilson, Major Laird, Josephine Thill, Mlna Shirley, Fanny Abbott, Jane Qulnlan, Lillian Shliley and Baby Abbott. Bijou Theatre (Win. Newkirke, resident manager).—Barney Gilmore moves over to the.West Side Sunday, to open for a week of "Kidnapped In New York." He will be followed by "Old Sleuth." Last week's en- gagement of Lawrence Marston's play, "The Little Mother," which W. E. Nsnkevllle ex- cellently presents, attracted profitable busi- ness, and good satisfaction resulted. In the company are: J. Frank Glbbtns, Edward J. Phillips, Hnrry Mack, Phil McCartney and son, J. Frisco Meglemery, Arthur Col tins, Evan Brlce, Ells Davis, Elizabeth Hunt, Mona Diss, Edith Talbott, and Mabel Brownelle. Acadeait or Mr,sic (Wm. Roche, resident manager).—Gits Hill's Royal LUIputlans present "In Posterland" for a week, opening with the usual Sunday matinee, 22, and It will be followed by "Search Lights of a Great City." Patrons of this house turned out In force isst week to erjoj "A Fight tor Mil- lions." In which Estella X. Wills does cred- itable work In one of the leading roles. Columbus Theatre (E. H. Mscoy, owner). —The stcck company entera upon Its lost week at this theatre 22 presenting "Quo Vadis," with Richard Buhler and Anne Sutherland In tbe chief roles. On March 1 Lavinla Shannon makes her local debut as a star, and "Beyond Pardon" opens the series of combination bookings which will hereafter be conducted by the Stair k Havlln system. I.ast week "My Partner" was pre- sented by tbe stock company, with the usual large crowds resulting. Richard Buhler, Frederick Hartley, Wm. Josaey. Frederick Julian, Chas. C. Burnham, James Hester, Earle Sterling. Edwin Travere, Jack Press- scott, Clara Knott, Edith Julian and Anne Sutherland were engaged In the performance. New American Theatbb (John Connors, manager).—"The Wages of Sin" Is this week's melodrama, succeeding "Woman Against Woman," which attracted the usual packed houses last week. The members of the stock company who enacted Frank Har- vey's celebrated play were: Lawrence Orat tan, Georgen Hanna, Sam C. Hunt. Stanley Jobns, D. G. Alger, C. F. Loon, Joe Demlng, Louise Carter, Jane Hampton, Irene Mont- gomery, Winona Bridges and Laura Alberta. Bush Temple Theatbb (T. C. Gleason, manager).—Stage Director Sedley Brown pnt on bis owa ploy, "The Minister," this •0 piSJSOH *»IIIK 'sjqsv 'sisafl si|H Pis uornna -iff s»pis*q •*a\io\6aa uo|jsju»sajd sil 'Ilia. »tfi ssm>»oi„ ionnj xmm isrv uo|j»i»Jdj8)U| si| D| Xusdmoa xoois sqi iai -ps»i S|s»h »omn pus aojotp him »Q "Jf»sa Hickman, Joho Daly Murphy, John J. Glea- son. Joseph 1. Sullivan, Carrie Clarke Ward, Ethel Browning, Allleen May, B. C. Long and M. R. McFarlan*. ,. . _ , Pboplb's Thsatbm (Mllly Wlllsrd Neson, manager).—May Hosmer and her excellent company are seen In "Tbe Lady of Qual- ity" tbli week, and every precaution has been taken to make ths performance and production as perfect as possible. Splendid business resulted from Isst week's prtsenta- tlons of "The Still Alarm," In which the following named players engaged: Francis Boggs, James E. Nelson, George R. Flske, Frank De Camp, Edwin Wallace, 8am Bran- sky, Leon Hattenbach, Albert West, Frits Llebler, Sam Stevenson, Myrtle Bladen. Nel- lie Willard, Frances Young and May Hos- mer. Howard's Theatbb (Howard A Doyle, man- agers).—Dp In the northwestern section of Cook County this theatre Is prospering, with stock company presentations of s satisfac- tory sort Last week's bill was "On Special Service," which Is followed, 22. by "The Private Secretary," In which Lorln J. How- ard assumes the leading role. Oarbick Theatre (Matt Kusell, mana- ?t).— This week's drams Is "Tbe Police lam." Lost week the stock company gave the first performances on any stage, beginning Sunday met I nee, 15, of the late John A Fraser's "The Convict," cast as follows: Amber Lane, Katherlne Standlsh; Grace Turner, Laura Plerpont; Half-Moon, Madeline Wheeler; Mrs. Turner, Alice Ham- ilton: Weary Willie, Ben Hlgglns; Ben Tur ner, Willerd Bohman; Howard Brady, George R. Moore; Ikey Cohensteln, G. A B. Berk ley; Billy Turner, Laura Plerpont; Silas Young. Lelghton McCosh; Walter Scott, Harold Green: Tom Taylor, Bob Stevens; Stevens, 8. H. Cobb; Joe Gstes, Harry Karl; Gen. De Blllty, Frank Kendall; Hop Sing, George Earl. Tbe play was presented under an arrangement with Elmer Walters, who owns the manuscript It deals wltb life In the Black Hills, but the facilities of tbe Garrlck were not sufficient to give the proper stage settings and the scenery was not, of course, particularly fitted for a proper pre sentatlon of the play. The production was, In short, largely In the nature of an experi- ment Mabqvette Theatre (Clifford Brothers, managers).—For week of 22 "The Child Stealer" is the stock company bill, following "Tbe Scarlet Hand." which was disclosed lost week, to remunerative audiences. Glicksian's Theatre (Edwin A. Relkln, business manager).—The Yiddish Stock Co., led by Bills Gllckman, Is making a series of Shakespearean revivals, attracting good business, and adding measureably to their excellent reputation for careful productions and artistic performances. Chicago Opera House (Kohl k Castle, managers).—Standing room Is the general run or accommodations for late comers here, and the splendid vaudeville programmes give great delight. For week of 23: The Ar- carls, Barr and Benton, Mike Bernard, Schafer and De Camp, Riley and Hughes, Chas. A Loder, Hays and Suits, tbe Mason- Keeler Co., Fred Steubcr, the Duffln-Redcay Troupe, Baby Land, Eramett Corrlgan and company, James J. Morton, the De I.uca Troupe, and the klnodrome. Frank Keenau & Co. made a notable hit In last week's bill wlrh skillful presentations of "The Two Ru- bles." Glrard and Gardner, and Maddox and Wayne were laughing features, and the Nine Nelsons an acrobatic success. Haymabket Theatbb (W. W. Freeman, manager for Kohl k Castle).—Packed bouses rule, snd the continuous programmes of well selected vaudeville acts give general satisfaction. For week of 23: Lowe and Shea, the Waldron Brothers, Bessie Baus, Ortb and Fern, Juggling Drawee, Phyllis Allen, the Four Huntings, the Stavordale Quartette, Alclde Capltalne, Geo. W. Day, Blnns and Blnns, Yorke and Adams, Pro- vost and Prevost, and the klnodrome. Fran- ceses Reddlng's "Duchess of Devonshire" sketch was the best feature In last week's bill. Olympic Theatbb (Kohl k Castle, man- agers).—Uninterrupted vaudeville attracts phenomenal crowds, and the entertainment Is always of the best Booked for 23 and week are: Ernest Forrest, Gertie Le Claire, Nessen and Nessen, Harry B. Lester, Pas- catel, Gorman and West, Tim Cronln, Wood and Bates, Paul Barnes and company, Prin- cess Lozoros, C. H. TJnthan, Terry and El- mer Co., the Three Livingstones, Murphy and Slater, Creasy and Dayne, and the kino- drome. La Salle Theatbb (Mark G. Lewis, busi- ness manager).—"Tom Tom" remains sn at- tractive offering, the gradual changes which have been accomplished having Improved both the book and score, and made the per- formance proportionately better. Marshall and Nelson. Dave Lewis, Al. Shean. Joseph Howard. Charles L. Warren, George Austin Moore, Ida Emerson and Carrie Settz remain the favorites, and Frank Hays, with his "Rag Time Chinaman" ditty. Is still the bit of the show. Sam T. Jack's Opeba House (Sidney J. Erieon, manager).—The Brigadier Burles- cuers ls the attraction, opening with Sun- day matinee. 22. Lest week packed houses ruled tor Harry Morris' splendid comedy presentation. "A Night on Broadway." It was voted the best attraction of the season, and Harry Morris was by popular acclaim elected to tbe premiership of burlesque corn- Is reported, snd good satisfaction resoli. from satisfying "tertslnment. ArriBKATH.—Special matinees are an' nounced for Monday at al) of our theatres, in celebration of Wsshlngtoa^Blrthday All that comes In over 12.00C'■»">•:Bush Temple, this week, will be donated to the rVlle? fund which The DailyJi^. Is orgao- lilng in aid of the famine sufferetiil" «*«*- era Sweden "Uncle Tom s Cshio, M Yiddish. Is an Interesting announcement mwde; for one of the forthcoming production, « GlIckman'B Estelle Lowe a C hi cage* Si' made her :«" aeTllIe k ^ n i lt £ t F & Olympic last week, ln-a sketch with Fred Shea. » son of M. Shea, the Buffalo vande- viit» nana Jeffrey T. Branen depart- edfast week or a tour of the leading fiTst- era "ties In the Interest of the Newton Pub- Kf Co.. of which firm be is a member. ..Benefits are tbe order of the day during the final period of the stock company at the Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Freder- fck Jnllai! benefitted Isst Friday after- noon end evening; Anne SutherlandI and her bnsband, Frederic Hsrtle7, have Washing- Ton's Birthday, and Richard" Bnhler comes Tn for his share of the proceeds Feb. Ht».t»» Barney Gilmore has a new play. Dooley from Dublin," for next season..... .The School of Acting of the Chicago Musics] College promises an adequate production of Bernard Shaw's four act comedy. You Never Can Tell." In the Studebaker Theatre next Tuesday afternoon Nat and Sol Fields the Trocadero company s comedians, will take out "Twlrly Wblrly" next season. Their brother. Lou Fields, will provide them with the rights of the P^oetlpn inJ . route of bookings, and the brothers will get up s compsny s pecially for the tour. Peoria.—At the Grand (Chamberllii, Harrington & Co., msnagersjj-'A Turkish Texsn' p had a good house Feb. 15, despite a blizzard. Gideon's Minstrels bad a snow- storm against them 16, but drew weM. The Strollers" had S. R. O. 19. David Warfleld. 21, and "Pickings from Puck, 22, will be substantially welcomed. Com ng: Sally In Our Alley" 26, "Princess Chic' &. "Through the Centre of the Earth" Msrch 1, "The Christian" 2, Paul Gilmore 4, "The Chans- ons" 5, and "Hooligan's Troubles C. Maw Stbeet Theatbe (Will Nash, man- awr i—Webb's sesls and Baraes animals flTled the bouse In spite of below zero weather. Week of 23: Jules Levy, Stella Costa, Vnlleclta's lions, Musllners pigs and sheep, Median's comedy dogs and Harry Weast's Theatbb (P. A. Weast, proprie- tor),—Business continues very good. Week of 23: DArville Sisters, Aronson and Ash- ton and others. _«._«. _. Jacobs' Theatbe (A. F. Jacobs, proprie- tor).—The stock company has made a hit, and produces a new play each week. Spe- cialties week of 23: Lane and Suzlnetta, Nlbbe and Bordeaux. ■ s Decatur.—At the Powers Grand Opera House (Fred J. Given, manager).—'The Frlnce of Pllsen." Feb. 14, owing to seats being all sold within three hours on morn- ing of sale, gave an extra matinee, to a fall bouse. The Murray Comedy Company dd a good business 18-19, at popular prices. Coming: The Blondells 24, David Warfleld 26, Castle Square Opera Co. 27, "The Moth and the Flame" 28, Marguerlta Sylva March 2, "The Black Hand" 4, "York Stats Folks edlans. His splendid supporting company, tbs catchy music and really pretty girls comprising the chorus were all factors In a most pleasing ai'd satisfying performance. Alice Porter. Nellie Fenton, Carl Anderson, Mildred Stoller, Tony Asher, Edward Adams, Carrie Webber. Ed. Brennan, Harry Emer- son and Ollle Omega were clever and popu- lar principals Hopkins' Theatbb (Empire Circuit Co., directors).—Ed. F. Rush's Bon Ton Burles- quers Is this week's attraction, wltb promise of good results. During the past week Abe Leavltt's Rentz-8sntley Co.. beaded by statu- esque Lottie Elliott, has attracted business proportions better than the average here, and satisfaction has been complete. "He- Hocks-ln-Here" was tbe opening burletta. snd "A Trip to the Coronation" was the final burlesque, an Intervening olio of excellence engaging Wm. Campbell, All, Hunter and All, Moran and McRoble, the Sisters Lynott. Chas. Robinson. James and Sadie Leonard, and John Lyons The entire performance fully sustained Manager Leavltt's reputation for excellent shows at all times. Miaco's Tbocadebo (Robert Fulton, man- ager).—The Trocadero Stock Co.. bended by handsome May Howard and Sol and Nat Fields, continues a popular attraction here, with change of burlesque weekly. Last week's "A Night with Catherine" was pro- ductive of particularly good business, and proved an offering quite to the liking of these audiences. In the olio diverting num- bers were offered by Sassarla snd Morris, the Hawaiian Glee Club, Powers and Freed, and Harry Brown. Clabk Stbeet MnsBtiu (Geo. Mlddleton, manager).—Josephine Moffstt, locally cele- brated as "Baby Joe," Is retained for another week. Curio hall attractions Include: Mme. Garettl's trained birds. Schiller Brothers, the Iaiy orchestra and Prof. Bruce. In the theatre the line up will Include: Adelaide La Favre, Roberts snd Randall, Barney Furst, Helen Brandall, and Billy Hall and comedy company. London Diub Mcsboh (W. 3. Sweeney, manager).—Tbere Is the usual Interesting curio ball display snd vaudeville programme provided (or this week. Excellent business ■*»¥ PENNSYLVANIA. Philadelphia.—Taken as a Whole, lost week was aa excellent one for the local theatres. ^ Acadeht of Music. —One performance of grand opera Is given this week—"Aids" being sung on Thursday evening. M. Flos will act as conductor at this performance, and those In the cast will be: Mines. Gadshl, Homer, Marylll, MM. Alvarez, Scottl, Jour- uet, Mublmann and Vannl. Last week's performance was largely patronized, as were also the two concerts by tbe Boston Sym- phony Orchestra. The regular Friday after- noon and Saturday evening concerts, by the Philadelphia Orchestra, are given tbls week with Elsa Ruegger as soloist Bboao Stbiet Theatbe (Nixon k Zim- merman, managers),—No diminution In the attendance bas shown itself at tbe perform- ances of "Du Barry" at this house. Tbls Is now the third week of this offering, in which Mrs. Carter is doing such fine work, and the business continues at capacity. Gabbick Tbeatbe (Frank Howe Jr., man- ager),—The offering this week Is Stuart Kobson, In "Tbe Comedy of Errore/' sup- ported by an admirable company. Despite tbe rather adverse criticisms of "Julius Csv sar" by the newspapers tbe attendance on the performances showed no signs of falling off during the second and last week of tbe engagement, the entire bouse being sold out every night. Next week. Henry Miller, In "The Taming of Helen.' 1 Chestnut Stbeet Opeba House (Nixon k Zimmerman, managers).—Robert Edeeon mokes his local stellar debut at this house this week. In "Soldiers of Fortune." The engagement Is for a fortnight. The first production on any stage last week of the Kngllsb translation of Capua' "La Chate- laine," cbtlstened "The Optimist," excited the attention of our best class of theatre- goers and brought them out during the week In large numbers. It seems to be generally agreed that this comedy has lost much of Its brilliancy in the translation, but still retains sufficient to Interest in a large de- §ree. It Is a comedy of the higher order, aving nothing of a farcical nature about it Though not a great success, the production furnishes Mr. Willard with a role which suits him quite well, and should prove a desirable acquisition to bis repertory. Chestnut Street Tueathe (Nixon A Zimmerman, managers).—"A Country Girl" is still filling this house with delighted pa- trans. Walnut Sibbet Theatbb (Frank Howe Jr., manager).—"The Ninety and Nine" be- gins an engagement at tbls house this week. Amusement seekers continued to fill the house last week snd applaud the successful efforts of Ezra Kendall and his associates to entertain hi "Tbe Vinegar Buyer." Auditorium (Stair k Havlln, managers). —The offering for the present week Is the Empire Show. Tbe second and last week of the engagement of "Sis Hopkins" was as much of a money maker as the first. "Fid- dle-Dee-Dee" 1b announced for the coming week. Park Theatbe (F. G. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger, manager).—At this bouse last week our theatregoers bad tbe first opportunities of seeing "Robert Emmet," tbe drama by Bran- don Tynan, and In which tbe author assumes the leading role. Tbe production showed us n highly stirring play, presented by a com- pany of great superiority. The same offering Is continued this week, with every prospect of continued good business. Next week, "The Liberty Belles." National Theatbe (Joseph M. Kelly, manager).—This week, "The Price of Hon- or." Howard Hall, In "The Mon Who Eared," next week. "Tracy, the Outlaw," proved a potent attraction last week, crowd- ing the bouse at every performance. People's Theatbb (F. G. Nlxon-Nlrd- llnger, manager).—This week, "A Boy of tbe Btreets." with "A Gambler's Daughter" to follow. "The Convict's Daughtep' at- tracted tbe patrons In large numbers last Kensinoton Tbeatbe (John Hsrt, man- ager).—Tbe entertainment this week Is fur- nished by Fulgora's Stars. The melodrama, "A Millionaire Tramp" pleased the patrons last week, and brought them out In great numbers. Next week, "Tbe Jamas Boys,"