The New York Clipper (March 1903)

March 7. THE ]STEW YORK CLIPPER. i 43 i.-mi'ibc TTIBATBB (T. F. Murray, mana- J?E2Eu35F BW, In ••NevaaV 28-ar,, Staved to good business, and "Lost In the nEirt/'&B. Mledtbe^wwMd gave great ^faction Booked: The Harcourt Com S^cTSeek of March 2, "Sid. Tracked" 9- jjf «Th« H idden Crime" 12-14. Worcester.—At the Worcester Theatre (Kollx R. Wendelschaefor, manager).—March 4 N C Goodwin and Maxlne Elliott will r.roduce*"Tke Altar of Friendship." 'Tracy. Lie Outlaw," Is doe 7, matinee and night; Mrs Le Moyne 18. In "Among Those Pres- Hnt" Lest week the Kike- benefit drew to ■flDacltr Feb. 22. Ethel Barrymore drew 8. B. U "8 Mabelle Oilman, In "The Hocking uird" Orew very well 20. Mary Mannering uleased large audknee 28. LOTH»OP 5 8 OPKUA HOISE (8hfB ft Wilton, managers).—Week of March 2, "An Ameri- can Gentleman," with Palmer Moore In the lead Last week Katherlne Rober and her company played to record house*. Coming: The Road to Ruin." Pabk Theatbb (Shea ft Wilton, mana- gers).— Week of 2: Lockhart't Elephants make their final appearance, Morris Cronln, Banka and Winona Winters, Francis Wylie, the Twin Sisters Meredith, Murphy and Wll- Iti-d, the LaurellCB, Racket and Douglas, In "The Steeple on the Hill." Business ex- cellent. Gaibti Thbatbb (Jos. F. Qulnn, mana- S;r).—Week of 2: Art. Kelley, Lillian eeley, May Belmont, May Curtis, the Ameri- can Nightingale, Jack Curtis, Qua Adams, Dottle Fitzgerald, Carl Henry, and Nellie Francis, in a burlesque, produced by Curtis and Adams, Bualness better than expected. Casino Theatre (Davy A Leslie, mana- gers).—Week of 2: Walsh and Thome, Sadie flay, Zota, the Jackaona, Wonderful Buscb, and the Casino Comedy Co. Turned people sway Washington's Birthday. ««» PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia.—Lent has come, and It has shown no depressing effect on the pat- ronage at the local theatres, so we need disturb ourselves about It no further. Ex- cellent results attended the performances last week, the aggregate of business being large and evenly distributed throughout the city, while the attractions In evidence won hearty approval. academt or Music.—"Aids," laat week sung by the opera company, proved one of the most delightful of the season's perform- ances, and delighted an audience which filled the Academy. Only one performance is flven this week, this being "Tristan und solde," on Tuesday evening, by Mmes. Nor- dics, Scbumann-Helnk, Mil, Anthes, Van Rooy, Blass, Mublmann, Relsa and Bare. The conductor will be Alfred Herts. The Phila- delphia Orchestra gives the two regular con- certs on Friday afternoon and Saturday evening; this week, the soloist at the first being Elsie Stewart Hand, and at the lat- ter Aloys Burgstaller. Bboao Street Theatbb (Nixon ft Zimmer- man, managers).—This is the fourth week of the engagement of Mrs. Leslie Carter, in "Du Barry, at this house, and the attend- ance continues to be of capacity every per- formance. Two weeks more the current en- gagement remain after this week, and then comet Virginia Harned, In "Iris." Gabbick Tbiatbb (Frank Howe Jr., man- > ager).—Blchard Harding Davis has his first try at a local andtence this week as a dra- matist, Henry Miller bringing "The Taming of Helen" here for a fortnight's engagement The admirable revival of 1, The Comedy of Errors," by Stuart Robson, last week, mer- ited the liberal' patronage and applause be- stowed. In scenic Investiture It was not so lavish as some previous productions of this comedy, but the company was a thoroughly competent one, and brought oat all the hu- mor In the play. "Everyman" Is announced for the week of March 16. Chkst.nct Street Opeba House (Nixon A Zimmerman, managers).—Last week Robert Edeson made his first bow before a local audience as a star, and In his work through the week measured np well to the hearty reception given blm. In "Soldiers of For- tune" he baa secured on exciting and Inter- esting play, and one affording blm a very congenial role. Augustus Thomas has suc- ceeded In making a very acceptable stage version of Richard Harding Davis' book, and altogether the production Is worthy of tbe utmost commendation. The engagement la continued for this week, with every prospect of continued good attendance. Next week, Martin Harvey, la "The Only Way." Chestnut Btbebt Theatbb (Nixon A Zim- merman, managers).—This and next week Is all that remains of the highly successful engagement of "A Country Girl" at this house. Monday, 16, brings the Whitney .Opera Co., In ''When Johnny Comes March- ing Home." walnut Stbbbt Theatbb (Frank Howe Jr., manager).—The melodrama, "The Nine- ty and Nine/' has met with good attendance at this house, where it began a three weeks' engagement laat week, and by reason of Its Interesting story and exciting situation! holds the attention of the auditors. The railroad scene la startling In the extreme and arouses enthusiasm at every perform- ance. Monday, 16, Primrose ft Dockstader'a Minstrels. Auditorium (Stair A Havlln. managers). —Weber ft Fields' successful burlesque, "Fiddle-Dee-Dee," presented by a clever com- pany of specialists, 1b the current offering at this house. Good entertainment was fur- nished by the Empire Show last week, tbe attendance being all that could be desired. Next week brings Eugenie Blair, in "Zaia" and "Camilla." Pabk Theatbb (F. 0. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger, manager).—"Tbe Liberty Belles" begins an engagement at this house this week, this being the first visit here at popular prices. "Robert Emmet," with Brandon Tynan !n the title role, continued to fill tbe house 111 fit WPP If National Theatbb (Joseph M Kelly, manager).—Howard Hall, In his production of "The Man Who Dared." Is the current offering at this house. This well be followed next week by "Queen of the Highway." Last week "The Price of Honor" duplicated Its former successes In this city. People's Thbatbb (F. 0. NIxon-NIrd- linger, manager).—"A Gambler's Daughter," which has already been approved by local theatregoers, is the card at this bouse dur- ing this week. "A Boy of the Streets," pre- sented for the first time here last week, has sufficient melodramatic situations to please the patrons of this house, and they patron- lied the offering In large numbers. Next week, the Smart Bet Kensington Theatbb (John Hart, mana- ?er),—Fulgora'a Stars furnished a delight- nl entertainment at this house laat week, thereby earning the favor of the crowded audiences. This week the bill Is "The James Boys In Missouri." while next week brings "The Hand of Man." Fobipauoh'b Theater (Miller ft Kaufman, managers).—"The Fatal Flower," announced as a new melodrama, Is the current offering at this house, the stock company appearing In the cast. Next week the company will appear In a revival of "Divorce." The pa- trons showed their excellent judgment laat week by applauding toe performances of 'The Masked Ball?' they were excellent. Indeed. Oibabd Avsniie Th BATHE (Miller ft Kauf- man, managers).—A triple bill la given this week for the entertainment of the patrons. Ben Webster's one act drama, "One Touch of Nature," is used as a curtain raiser; next follows a series of illustrated songs by Tllmoa Tltcarl, ending with a performance of "Married Life," by the stock Teompsny of the house. The company Is rehearsing 2H*flte* y#ar *» *• «?min« «•*. -sew. Ing the Wind" was excellently played laat !££ WJKFBL . 0M « "• «ar perform- ances of the Winter. 5*?H? r) -7" Fo J. Bonnie Prince Charlie' 1 was the admirable offering by the stock com- pany of this house last week, and the per romances earned tbe appreciation of audi- ences of excellent site. During this week i»Ji? m R* n l» '•„ appearing In "Mrs. Dane's Defence.* Next week marks the last ap- Hff ""JSn. 0 ' & e com P«ny here, the offering being "The Three Musketeers.' 1 After that comes the opera season. Keith's Bijou Theatbb (John Kelrans, resident manager).—Tbe capital company at this house Is presenting farce this week, the play being "The Man from Mexico.' 1 The extensive clientele showed evident ap- preciation for the performances of "In Mis- souri" last week. ,T Lady Windermere's Fan' Is In rehearsal for the coming week. Columbia Thbatbb (ignaclo MartlnettI, manager).—Carrie Radcllffe and her com- Dan r! SIS ap , DeM ' , .£? thl * wee * ,n "Jane Eyre," with "Rip Van Winkle" to follow next week. The performances of "The Iron Master" last week were entirely commendable and well at- tended, Standabd Theathb (Darcy A Speck, man- agers).—"Home, Sweet Home," la the offer- lng this week by the. stock company. The patrons turned out In force last week to witness the clever performances of "A Guilty Mother.'' Next week, "Out In the Streets/' Arch Street Theatbb (Alexander Wurs- ter, manager).—The German plays under- lined for production this week at this house are: "Ehre," "Robert und Bertram," "Dlese Maenner" and "Johannls Feuer." Keith's New Thbatbe (H. T. Jordan, resident manager).—Another capital bill Is offered for the entertainment of the patrons this week, the programme including: Eugene Sandow, Barrowa-Lancaster Company. In "The Jolly Jollier;" W. C. Fields, Caroline Sheperd, Watson, Hutchlngs and Edwards Company, Jennie Yeamans, Lew Hawkins, Josephine Gassman. Belle Hathaway, John Donahue and Mattle Nichols, Wartenburg Brothers, Martini and Maxmlllian, Spaultf- Ing. Mortimer Bassett, E. J. Rice, Height and Dean, Itelff Brothers, and Oatrado. Eleventh Stbket Opbba Housn (Frank Dumont, manager).—New material la added to tbe entertainment at this house this week by the first productions of the new bur- lesques, " 'Way Down Yeast" and "The Anto Moto Girl." With the addition of the latest songs and fresh gags the entertainment Is thoroughly rejuvenated. Patronage has been of the best. Lyceum Theatsb (John G. Jermon, man- ager).—The Trocadero Burlesquers furnishes the entertainment this week for the patrons of this house, while next week brings Frank Carr's Thoroughbreds. The patrons crowdft the bouse last week and appeared to thor- oughly approve of tbe performances given by the City Club. Trocadero (Floyd Lauman, manager).— The patrons are well cared for this week by the Ramblers. The Ida Fuller Burlesquera furnished a decidedly meritorious entertain- ment last week, to the evident gratification of the filled houses. Dunn's Stau Theatbb (Fred Waldmann, manager).—The Crackerjacks hold tbe boards at this house this week. As a special fea- ture Harvey Parker will meet all comers at wrestling. The Dainty Duchess Company la announced for the coming week. Liberal fiatronage was bestowed on the Gay Morn- ng Glories last week. ninth and Abcr Mubbum (C. A. Braden- burgh, manager).—In the carlo hall this week tbe prominent feature Is a basket ball contest between two female teams. Other features are: Spotted Eagle and Little Red Wing, crack rifle shots; Mons. Agullle, hu- man needle threading machine; Capt. Hln- man, canine life savers: the Sotankts. Hindoo wonder workers, and the Holbrooks, musical marvels. In the theatre the continuous programme includes: Nevada Farrlngton, Harry N. Welch and Sophie Webb, Cross and Holdea, Koppe, Kelly and Havlln, Luna Cooper, Phil and Carrie Russell, and the clneograph. Notes. —After next week the stock com- pany at the Gran<1 Opera House goes to Rochester it Is announced that on Thursday evening, April 9, a testimonial benefit will be given at tbe Arch Street The atre for Paul Hartensteln, a member of tbe company, who was recently knocked down by a trolley car and seriously Injured. Owing to the Illness of Ellen Berg lasl she was unable to appear In "Soldiers of For- tune," but she Is expected to assume her former role this week. Dorothy Teunant as- sumed tho part of Hope Langhnm, after very short notice, Monday of last week, and earned praise for her admirable perform- ances Henry A. Weaver Br., who was a member of the "Du Barry" company, died Thursday of laat week at the Maryland Apartment House, In this city, after a brief Illness, aged 70. He was attended by bis daughter when the end came. The body was shipped to New York on Friday morn- ing for burial. The part of Do Brasaac, formerly played by Mr. Weaver, has been assumed by C. P. Flockton Helen von Doenhoff Shaw, formerly with tbe Tavary Opera Company, was served last week with gapers in a suit for divorce brought by her usband, W. Warren Shaw Alterations are to be made to the front of tbe Grand Opera House, costing about $2,000, and a permit was taken out for the work laat week George Clark, the well known actor, for many years with AuguRtln Daly, baa started a movement here for tbe found- ing of an American Academy of Dramatic Art. He was entertained at dinner one evening last week, at which were present nine millionaire business men and patrons' of art, and before the evening was over more than a quarter of a million dollars had been subscribed to tbe movement. Since then other promUes of financial aid have been given, with the understanding, of course, that the Academy be located In this city. The matter Is In a very Inchoate state as yet, but something may come of It, as the men who have taken an Interest In the matter are well able to carry the project through. s Plttubor*.—Even Lent seems to have no power to diminish the enormous attendance at all our theatres. Tbev all seem to be more crowded than ever, If that be possible, since the beginning of the sacred season. Alvin Tbiatbb (Nixon ft Zimmerman, managers).—Chaa. Hawtrey began a week's engagement March 2, presenting "A Message from Mara" Martin Harvey closed a good week Feb. 28, In "The Only Way," having done tbe usual large business of this bouse. E. 8. Wlllard next._ Buou Thbatbe (B. Gullck, manager).— "The Price of Honor" was presented March 2, and will continue for one week. "McFadden'a Bow of Plats'* closed Feb. 28. "A Desperate Chance" will be presented March 0, for the first time here. _ . • .. „ ' Empire Theatbb (E. J. McCullough. man- ager).—"The Minister's Dapgbter''was pro- duced 2, tor the first time here. There was a large and appreciative, audience. "The Sign of the Cross" closed Feb. 28, having scored one of the greatest artistic and fin- ancial successes In the history of this popu- lar house. Ai. W. Martin'* "Uncle Tom's Cabin" next. „ ,_ _ . Grant Omba House (Harry Davis, man- ager).—There is an elaborate revival of "The Brighton Burglary." which took the stage March 2, and will continue for one week "Cleopatra" closed an Immense two weeks' run Feb. 28. "Heartseaai" la In preparation for March 9. AvMtm Thbatm (Harry Dajls. mana- rer).—Lvdls Yeamans Tltua. Techjw's cats, ,leut. Noble, Keough sod Ballard. Conroy B and McDonald, Hal. Godfrey A Co., Nora Bayes. Conullaa, Billy Link, Mitchells, Kevins and Arnold, Mclntyre and Primrose, tbe Two Roses and the cinematograph make up a brilliant Hat of stars this week. Doqcesne Theatre (Harry W. Williams, manager).—The Lafayette Show opened 2, to big business. Reilly ft Woods Big Show closed Feb. 28, having done a land office business. Habrt Williams' Academy or Music (Harry W. Williams, manager).—Boss Hill's English Folly Co. has a good advance Uke for the week beginning March 2. Clark's Royal Burlesquera closed a splendid week's rmgagement Feb. 28. Duqubbnb Gardens (A. 8. McBwlgin. manager).—There Is no diminution In the Immense crowds thronging this popular re- sort. For the week beginning 2: The Vic- torias, the Keystones, the P. A. C's. and tbe Vies, ail famoua combinations of skaters and hockey players. Fbost Bitbb. —Great street crowds are being attracted dally by the magnificent pa- rade given by AI. VV. Martin's "Uncle Tom's Cabin' Co., which Is playing at the Empire this week Billy Ingersoll. leading man of the Grand Opera House stock: Mrs.lngcr- soll, and Eva Taylor, leading lady of the Grand, were tbe observed of all observers at the Eighteenth Regiment Ball at tbe Schen- ley tavern, Feb. 23. One of the principal numbers played by tbe band during the ball was the Eva Taylor walties, composed ex- pressly for, and dedicated to the Grand's leading lady, and among the dancers to It were Miss Taylor herself, as the partner of General Wiley, commander of the Penn- sylvania National Guard Fedora E. Wolff, daughter of Enill O. Wolff, or- chestra leader at the Bijou, gave a birthday party to a Irage number of her friends Feb. 24. Miss Wolff Is an accom- plished violinist, and has appeared a number of times in her father's orchestra. Next season Mr. Wolff will lead the orchestra at the New Star Theatre, and his charming daughter will be one of his regular players. jj The Pittsburg Chapter of the Actors' Church Alliance was formed at a meeting held In Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church, afternoon of Feb. 28. The following officers were elected : The Rev. Dr. A. W. Arundel, president: the Rev. 8. Edward Young, first vice president; W. H. Ingersoll, of the Grand Opera House Stock Company, second vice president; Mrs. H, B. Birch, treasurer; executive committee: the Rev. H. A. Flint, the Rev. L. W. Bbey, the Rev. H. W. Patton, Adelaide Richards. H. M. Doubleday, Charles H. Abbe, of the Grand Opera House :*ock company; Thomas F. Klrke, man- ager of the Xlvln Theatre; Joseph Woodburn, Authony H. Ewer and Engle Summer. Tbe chapter starts with a large membership. A new theatre, to be known as tbe Star, and to be erected on Ninth Street, on tbe present site of St. Andrew's P. H. Church, Is to be erected by Gullck A McNulty, manager) of tbe Bijou, In time for next sea- son, at a cost of about $600,000. The lot cost about $150,000. Work will commence May 1,' and the theatre be completed early In October. Plans for It have been sub- mitted The Duquosnc Kennel Club will hold its annual dog show at Old City Hall, commencing March 4, and continuing for four days. l HarrUb urge—At the Grand Opera House (N. Appell, manager).—The annual visit of the Orental Burleequers, Feb. 23. taxed the capacity. Mrs. Le Moyne did well 24. Herr- mann, the magician, had fair business, after- noon and evening, 25, and the V. M. C. A. Star course entertainment did well 23. J. H. Stoddart drew a crowded bouse 2, pre- senting "The Bonnie Brier Bush," as a benefit for tbe local aerie of Eagles. The week closed to good business 28, with "At Cripple Creek." Thomas Shea and Co. March 2-7. Notes. —The memorial number of The cui'i'EK scored the biggest hit oftbe week, and a premium Is now being offered for copies. Favorable comment waa heard everywhere The W. M. Talt Cinemato- graph Co. did well at York Haven, Pa., 28. Mr. Tate will shortly take out a company of local players In "Ten Nights In a Bar Room.' James S. Coe, representing tbe Will S. Heck Carnival Co., of Cincinnati, was here 27, and closed for a carnival under the auspices of the local aerie of Eagles, week of June IS Tbe Dickinson College Dra- matic Club presented "Charley's Aunt" at Carlisle, Pa., 27, to big business. "When tbe Bell Tolls" did fair business 28. The Porter J. White company Is due March 2, In "Francesca da Rimini." The latter com- pany did big business at Cbambersburg, Pa., and other Cumberland Valley towns Mr. and Mrs. Ed. C. Hutchinson, aeronauts, were here 25. They closed a contract for the Huntingdon County Fair, In September. Mr. Hutchinson Is doing successfully the advance work for tbe Ollle Halford Co Brown- lee A Reed's "U. T. C." Co. did big business at Mechanlcsburg, Pa., 27... .Ben J. Lander, of the "Beyond Pardon" Co., was tendered a reception by tbe members of tbe Forster Club 22 Arthur Snyder, of the Western King Dramatic Co., was at his home here 27. Next season be will have charge of Katherlne De Wolfe, a local player, In "For a Woman's Honor." Frank and Ida McCormlck and George Boyd will Join the Welsh Brothers Circus Edward Doler Is arranging for the appearance of a local company at Hanover, Pa., at an early date. On acount of the smallpox scare, at- tractions have canceled at Duncannon, Pa. George Bheam, the talented cornettlst, of Steelton, Pa,, will play with the orches- tra at Palm Beach, Cal... ....John Grover Is In the city, and will direct tbe "Dutch Yankee" for 68 Post, G. A. R„ benefit, which will be given In this city March 13-18 H. H. Whlttler is in Pittsburg, directing tbe affairs of the Indian BUI Wild West. A troupe of genuine Cossacks has been engaged for the show In conjunction with the Royal Imperial Japanese Troupe. The press bu- reau here Is In full blast. s KcBdlntr.—At the Grand Opera House (Geo. M. Miller, manager).—"A Royal Slave," Feb. 23-25, played to large bnslness. "A Warm Match,'' Crlmmins and Gore, 26- 28, played to packed houses, making a big bit. Edwards' Stock Co. March 2-7. New Teupib Theatbb (Cbas. Bird, man- ager).—"A Millionaire Tramp" played, to nice bualness, Feb. 28. Herrmann, magician, 27, played to big business and gave'excellent satisfaction. J. H. Stoddart March 2. Academy or Music (John D. Mishler, manager).—"Gypsy Jack 1 ' Feb. 26, "At Cripple Creek" 26. Corse Payton Comedy CO. March 2-7. Buou Theatbb (Updexraffs A Bronnell, managers).—Trocadero Burlesquers, Feb. 20-28, played to nice buslnesss; satisfactory performance. Watson's Oriental Burlesquers March 2-4, Thoroughbred Burlesquers 5-7. Notes. —Miss Rogers, of the "Gypsy Jack" Co., which played In this city 25, waa com- mented highly on her acting Earl Bur- gess Is visiting Geo. M. Miller and son, Bert if. Miller, of tbe Grand Opera House C. E. UpdegralTe and B. A. Alperlo Just re- turned from New York, where they signed contracts for the scenery for their production of "For Her Mother's Bake." Tbe contract calls for 82,000 worth of scenery for this one show. s Scranton.—At the Lyceum (A. J. Daffy, manager).—"The Village Postmaster" March 4. J. H. Btoddsrt 6. "'Way Down East," Feb. 27, 28, bad very large bonnes. ACAOBMT (A J. Daffy, maolter).—"The . Fatal Wedding" March 2-4, "Trie Eleventh Hour" 6-7. Franklt Carpenter bad large houses last week. Dixie Thbatbi (H. T. Dixie manager).— Week of 2: Jeas Dandy, Julia Klngsley and company. Trask and Qladdin, Cherry and Bates, Maud Beal Price, the Toblns. Busi- ness was very fine last week. The Stab (Alf. G. Harrington, manager). —Frank B. Carr's Thoroughbreds 2-4. Tbe Trocadero Burlesque Co., Feb. 28-26, were well received. Y, M. C. A Auditobiuk (J. M. Chance, manager).—The Hemberger Quartet March 2, Joseffy n. s Lancaster.—At the Fulton Opera House (Vector A Gielm, manager*).—Irene Myers Co., In repertory, had very good business Feb. 28-28. "At Cripple Creek" March 2, Joe Welch, In "The Peddler," 3; Porter J. White, In "Francesca da Blmim, 1 ' 4. Norm.—Leon Yacklay, musical performer, spent a few days' at bis home In this city. He goes on the Philadelphia Keith circuit 2. ■ » East on.—At the Able Opera House (Dr. W. K. Detwlller, manager).—Herrmann came, to fair business, Feb. 28. "At Crip- ple Creek" had light house 24. J. H. Stod- dart, In "The Bonnie Brier Bush," drew s small but appreciative audience 26. Esra Kendall, Id "The Vinegar Buyer," played, to fair returns, 28. Due: "The Eleventh Hour" 27, "A Boy of the Btreet" March 8. "»lg Zag Alley" 0. Altoonau—At the Eleventh Avenue Opera House (I. C. Ml shier, manager).—Immense business was done all week of Feb. 28, and Thus. E. Shea turned people away. Isabel Irving, In "The Crisis," comes March 8; "At Cripple Creek" 4, "The Two Sisters" 6, Wm. B. Patton, in "The Minister's Bon," 8, 7; "A Trip to the Jungles" 9, Watson's Oriental Burlesquers 11, Stetson's "U. T. C." Co. 12. ♦ «» ILLINOIS. Chicago,—The engagements of Francis Wilson, In "The Toreador," at the Illinois; Jeff. D'Angella, in "The Emerald Isle," at new location. "Held by the Enemy" will be the second week's bill. Nsw Ammican Theatbb (John Conner*, manager).—Myron L. I.effingweirs four act Southern romance, "Tbe Land of the Ca- Juns," will be given this week, by Lawrence Orattaa, Laura Alburta and their stock company associates. Tbe customary packed bouses resulted from last week's two dally performances of "The Wages of Sin." Rush Tbmpl* Theatre (T. C. Gleason, manager).—"The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown," by the stock company, this week, suc- ceeds last week's presentation of Btage Direc- tor Bedley Brown's own nlay, "The Minister." Next week Manager Gleason will stags another play familiar to Chlcagoans—"Na- poleon's Son," a play which was written oy George Hoey at the time of tbe "L'Alglon' vogue. People's Thbatbb (Mllly Wlllard Nelson, manager).—In "Faust," this week. May Hosmer will pity Marguerite, Francis Hoggs will be Faust, and James B. Nelson the Mepnlsto. Last week's presentations of "A Lady of Quality" displayed Miss Hosmer and her splendid stock company to excellent ad- vantage, and tbe patronage was deservedly largo. Glickmann's Tiihats* (Kdwln A. Relkln, business manager),—Ellis Gllckman, a* Unci* Toms supported by his Yiddish Stock Co.. plays "Uncle Tom's Cabin," In the Hebrew tongue, 0-8, for tbe first time In Chicago. There la generally novelty and always big business at this bouse. La Halle Theatbh (Mark G. Lewis, busi- ness manager).—"Tom-Tom" continues Its merry way with Marshall and Nelson, Shean and Warren, Howard and Emerson, George Austin Moore, Dave Lewis and Frank Hays, the hits of the Interesting show. Chicago Ohbra Hours (Kohl A Castle, managers).—This bouse Is continually packed to Its capacity and tbe fine bills of vaude- ville Invariably give delight. Francesca Redding, in her ^'Duchess of Devonshire" sketch; Blnns, Blnns and lllnns, tbe Ten Kltamuras, the Harmony Four, Zaielle and tbe Grand; Lavlnla Shannon, In "Beyond Vernon, Alclde Capltalne, Arthur Denting, Pardon," at the Columbus, and tbe opening Tascptt and Burke's musical dogs are num. of tbe Thirty-first Street Theatre by Anne <>ered among this week's entertainers, James Sutherland's Stock Co. axe the most note- worthy events to be chronicled this week. Mlas Shannon makes her local debut as a star, opening the Stair ft Havlln series of bookings at the Columbus, her appearance. In conformity to Owner Atacoy's new policy, bIho being responsible for Charles P. Elliott moving Miss Sutherland and her stock com- pany down to Thirty-first Street. There Is a. generally attractive line of offerings at all our theatres this week, and tbe early days of Lent find our amusement providers In a tranquil frame of mlud. Illinois Theatbb (Will J, Davis, mana- ger).—Francis Wilson, ably heralded by Ed. U. Jack, opena bis annual Chicago engage- ment March 2, In "The Toreador." The Rogers Brothers have departed, after three weeks of phenomenal business, standing room audiences being reported at nearly every per- formance. Gband Opxua Housn (Harry L, Hamlin, manager).—Jefferson De Angel le, in "The Emerald Isle," Is the current offering, to be followed by Henrietta Crosman, who prom- ises to, Pncenlx like, arise from the ashes of tbe l'lke Ooera House lire to draw "The Sword of the King." On Feb. 28 Otis Skinner concluded two weeks of "Laxarre," which resulted In large audiences and un vary lug satisfaction. McVickeb'b Theatbb (Sol Lltt, business manager).—The unprecedented success of Kyrle Uellew, in "A Gentleman of France.' at this popular theatre, has been town talk during the first halt of bis fortnight. He continues ibe same stirring romantic drama into bis second and Inst week, March 2. He will be followed by Jamea O'Neill, In "The Manxman," At every performance last week this spacious bouse was pocked to Its standing room capacity. Powers' Thbatbb) (Harry J. Powers, man- ager).—John Drew continues "Tbe Mummy and the Humming Bird" Into Its second week, March 2. Studeuakeb Thbatbb (Charles C. Curtlas, manager).—Georgia Calne succeeds Helen Bertram In the new edition of "Peggy from Paris," which goes on 9. Continued pros- perity la the report for tbls newest Chicago production. Gubat Nobthebn Thbatbb (Edward Smith, manager).—Hanlons' "Superba," with Its plethora of scenic splendors, opens with the usual Sunday matinee 1. "The Chaperons" has departed after two week* of packed houses. Eva Tanguay's personal hit bas been the most noteworthy Incident of the engagement. Dbabbobn Thbatbb (W. W. Tlllotson, manager).—"At tbe White Horse Tavern' 1 Is the stock company offering for this week, with Howard Gould and flamle Uyan In the chief roles. "A Colonial Girl" was last week's bill, appropriately opening on Wash- ington's Birthday, to packed nouses, and continuing prosperously to the end. Cbitehion Thbatbb (Lincoln J, Carter, manager).—All is grist whlcb comes to Mr. Carter'* mill this week, as his "Heart of Chicago" is tbe attraction. "Search Lights of a Great City" follows It. Large crowds and pleased patrons was the result of last week's engagement of "Old Sleuth." Alhamboa Thbutbb) (James H. Browne, resident manager),—"A Kentucky Feud" Is tbls week's attraction, opening with tbe Sunday matinee. Laat week "Search Lights of a Great City" attracted large patronage, and tbe stirring play seemed to be Just suited to tbe amusemnt wants of those wbo were entertained, Buou Thbatm (Wm. Newklrk, resident manager).—Tbe magnet this week Is "Old Sleuth," and he will probably begin detect- ing crowds from the Sunday matinee to bis finish. Packed houses resulted from Barney Gllmore's engagement In "Kidnapped In New York" last week, capacity business being re- corded every afternoon and evening, Acadbmi or Music (Wm. Roche, resident manager).—"Search Lights of a Great City" Is turned on at this popular West Side resort, beginning with Sunday's matinee. Last week tbe Royal Lillputlans, presenting "In Posterland," profited largely, and gave splendid satisfaction, tbe scenery and cos- tuming bolng particularly admired. . Columbus Theathb (Tho*. F. Hanks, busi- ness manager).—That handsome and talented actress, Lavlnla Shannon, make* her local debut as a star, in "Beyond Pardon," and begins tbe new order of things at IC. II. Macoy's Theatre Sunday matinee, March 1. The Columbus Stock Co., under the direction of Charles P Elliott, ended Its successful term Saturday night, concluding a prosper- ous week. In "Quo vadis." The next at- traction In the Stair A Havlln series of booklnga will be "Winchester," opening 8. THiarr-riBBT Stjubbt Thbatbb (Charles P. Elliott, manager).—Anne Sutherland, Blchard Buhler and tbs entire Columbus Stock Co. moved down to their new home In Thirty-first Street, near Cottage Grove Avenue, to open Sunday, In "Tbe Resurrec- tion." Tbe transfer was made necessary be- cause of tbe Columbus Theatre being turned over to Stair A Havlln's bookings. Miss Sutherland I* the financial backer of the venture, and Charles P. Elliott will super- vise the productions snd manage the house. Mr. Elliott was fortunate In securing a lo- cation so advantageous, and although tho house Is not In Just tbe condition most to be desired, alteration* and repairs will be made at the end of tbe season—always providing that success attends tbe new enterprise. But there Is good reason to believe that Miss Sutherland's personal popularity, Mr. Bub- ler's strong hold upon the affections of South Sid* theatregoers, tbe general popularity of the Columbus Stock Co., and Mr. Elliott's splendid business acumen and bustling pro- pensities will b* amply rewarded In their J. Morton, the Duffln-Redcay Troupe, Baby Lund, and Hayes and Suits were bits In last week s show. Olympic Thbatbb (Kohl A Castle, mana- gers).—-Gratifying, Indeed, must be the re- sult of the managerial endeavor to present the beat bills of vaudeville; the house Is always packed. This week tbe Orpheum Show Is tbe principal feature of the bill, naming Mclntyre and Heath, Nick Long and Idalene Cotton, Nat M. Wills, Mignonette Kokln, Rawson and June. Gallattl's monkeys, and additional bouse booklugs which Include Fhyllln Allen and George Austin, wltb other* Last week tbe novelty of C. If. uuthan* per- formance was a much talked about feature of an excellent bill, and bis hit was complete and well deserved. Crossey and Dane, Tern and Elmer, and the Three Livingstons were others In especial favor. Haymabkbt Thiatrb (W. W. Freeman, SWrSiS Kon i * Castle).—Great throngs of delighted vaudeville devotees nre always In evidence here. For this week tbe con- tinuous bill names: C. H. Unthan, the arm- esB wonder, as a novo! featuro, and also Includes Cressey and Dayue, In "Bill Biffin's Hnby ;" Terry and Elmer, Wood and Bates Duryea and Kearuey, Tim Cronln, tbe Liv- ingstons. Murphy and Slutor, Pascatel, De Vnuey and Allen, Krnest Forrest, Nesien and Nesscn, Mottle Kenton, and tbe Monarch Quartet complete the bill. Sam T. Jack's Thbatbb (Sidney J. Euson, manager).—Good shows always play to ca- pacity, twice dally, bore. There Is, there- fore, every reason for Lawrence Weber to count on big profits during tho current day*. as his Parisian Widows holds forth from Sun! day matinee onward, .Groat throngs of de- lighted burlesque votaries witnessed last weeks performances by tbe Brigadiers, an organization entertaining and clean In bur- lesque equipment, and strong In vaudeville numbers. Hopkins' Thbatbb (Empire Circuit Co., directors).—Tom Miner's Bohemian Burl lesquors hold forth here for tho current days, opening Sunday afternoon for the usual two dally shows. Laat week average bus'nes* and good satisfaction resulted from tbo visit of the Bon Ton Burlesquers, with enter- taining olio and agreeable l)urlesquo and bur letta. Miaco'b Tbocahbiio (Robert Fulton, man- ager).—"Down tbe Lino" was the burlesque order of the day, ending Feb. 28. "In Gav Paris" will be frivolously depleted by May Howard, Nat and So Field and the Troca- dero Stock Co. this week. A new .erii* of statue grouping, will be shown, while the vaudevnie part of tbo programme will have "turns" by Bandy and Alison, danc- ers; Tano, ventriloquist: Du Rac and Wat son, acrobatic soubrottes | the Three Merinos, equilibrists and hoed balancers, and tbe Hawaiian Glee Club of Kanaka rnuelctans, Clauk BTgMT Munbum (Geo, Mlddlston, ?i an '.SS r l'- | 3".' , fi" , . rrt .'■ JOMPbln* Moffat the ''Baby Jo" of local notoriety. Other featurea will Include tbe Schiller Brother* violin soloists; Wablund and Tekla, strong team: Prof, Logan's^talking pony, and Mrs! Wheeler, burnt wood artist. In the the™ tre the line up will Include: Vera HaS, Gypsy Norrls. Harry Brown, Schults and Krnst. end moving picture*. „ A^ynMATit.—Recent engagements through Bennett's Dramatic Agency Include: NetRe Mann and Lea Reamond, wltb "Tbe Mlnls- iJ r > D . a . ughte r.L iff" Davenport and W. J. McCarthy, wltb "Her Lord snd Master?" Wilson Reynolds and Annetto Gray, with the Kwlng-Toylor Co.; Nellie llollnnrf and Dsve Rivers with "The Conv ct's Daughter;" Mel- vllle Hunt, with Walker WhlTesldo i Eva Masters, wltb the Murray Comedy Co.: G B. Cole, with "Railroad Jack; 1 ' Myrtle Churchl/l and Will Peters, with "Foxy bull- fer: U Han Kvans and Belle Jackson, wltb "The Irish Pawnbroker:" Kddle Fetors and S*!L%. Ho . lano " wl,n Search Light, of a Great City j'THneyF. Itutledge ana Marcus Mayer, with "The Gay Lord guex i" Blanche Aldrlch, wltb "Tbo Prisoner of Zemin ;" Nye Molshaw. wltb "Peek's Bad Boy," mid Leila Bumnierlln, with "Tbe Beggar Prince" Opera Co Managers L. N. Scott and Dick Fer- ris, of Minneapolis, Duluth and Bt. Paul, were In town last week, e» route East whore, during a round of the big cities, tbey expect to secure plays and player* for their Summer stock season at St. Paul. While hero they engaged Florence Leslie as loading lady of tbo Ferris Stock Co. nt Duluth, to noon March 0, In "The Belle of Richmond," Miss Leslie comps West from the Lafayette Opera House, Washington, where she bas born playing a special engagement wltb tbe l'lke Stock Co., In "The Climber*." .,; Harry Cadle and Thomas Holmes, London vnudevlllo agents, have been In the city during the past week, looking over American act*, with a view to engagement* In tbe Eti- ?:llsb music balls. Mr. Holmes departed for the Cast Wednesday, but Mr. Cadle remains hare for this week Tho Mason-Kceler Co.'s route Include* a two weeks' sojourn at Pa plnta's Beach, In California, during their trip to the San Francisco snd Los Angeles Orpbeums Manager J. T. Conner, re- prts continued prosperity at tbe Calumet Theatre, South Chicago. Hooked: "Tbe Chaperons" March 1. "A Homespun Heart" 7, Paul Qllmore 8. Annie Oakley 14, "Kat- zenjammer Kids" 15. Attractions during the past week wore: "Through the Centre of tbe Earth," "In Missouri" and "Rip Van Winkle," all to large returns Jerry Hart and Beatrice Leo send greetings to your correspondent, and tell of their continued success Id England Fred M. Barnes Is receiving congratulations upon tbe birth of s eon. who made bis advent on Washing- ton's Birthday. Mrs. Bane* Is professionally known a* Stella Lee W. K. Peck, laat