The New York Clipper (March 1903)

44 THE INTEW YORK CLIPPER. March 7 * season contracting age-t of the Sells-Downs Show, will be Id advance of Walter L. Main's Clrcui tbli season Waldo k Co. are fitting out ■ two car ibow In Bontb Engls- wood, to take tbe road early In Hay. The Otto Floto Show, In rehearsal here, la nearly ready for tbe opening date In New Orleans this month Edward Shields, general manager of tbe Shields' Northwestern Park Circuit, who baa been giving bis lecture, "When Bolls tbe Oregon, In The Daily Neujg free course for the past month, de- parted for Portland, Ore., his home, last week. While here he nearly booked op his entire Summer nark season, through tbe medium of Tub Clippzb. .. .Emmet Corrlgan ended bis four vaudeville weeks with Kohl k Castle at tbe Chicago Opera House last week, and departed for San Francisco, nnder engagement as stock star for three weeks st the Grand Opera House. If be returns to vaudeville he will bave a different vehicle than "The Minister's Love Story." Ar- thur Fabian will not he replaced In the offices of tbe Western Association of Vaudeville Managers. Tbe association business and Kohl 4 Castle's association bookings will be supervised by Martin Beck, wbo will be assisted by bis secretary, Edward Haymao, a young man of experience and ability.... The remains of William Gilbert, late of Gilbert and Goldie, passed through Chicago Saturday, en route for burial at bis home. Han Francisco While In New York last week Martin Beck arranged wltb Robert Grau to be the Western manager of tbe tour of Adeline Pattl The annual meeting of tbe Western Association of Vaudeville Managers will be held in tbelr Ashland Block office tbla week. Max Anderson, of Cincinnati, who has been very 111, baa noti- fied Mr. Beck that be has sufficiently re- covered to be In attendance at the meeting. Lincoln J. Carter has returned from bis sojourn In Florida, and preparations will now be actively advanced for his new produc- tion at the Criterion week of April 18. S ' '■ Peoria,—At tbe Grand (Cbamberlln, Har- rington k Co., managers).—Wlllard Slmms, In "Pickings from Puck," bad a good Sunday house Pen. 22. "Yon Yonson" drew very well 28. Adelaide Thurston, In "At Cozy Corners," pleased a fair house 24. Jeff De Angells, In "Tbe Emerald Isle," 25, bad only moderate attendance. "Bally In Our Alley" packed the house 26, and ''Princess Chic" Will do the same 28. Booked: "A Woman's Sacrifice" March 8, "Plorodora" 12, Mason k Mason 18. Main Stbbbt Thevtbi (Will Nash, man- ■Mr).—Good business reigned the past week. week of March 2, Metropolitan Minstrels, under direction of Fred. Stansfleld, wltb Cbarles A. Loder, Bryant and Snvllle, Mad- dox and Wayne, Helot, Bltey and Hughes, Beno and Harry Oreene. Wbart's Thbatbb (P. A, Weast. pr* prletor).—Satisfactory business continues. Week of March 2: McCall Trio, Wagner and Sawtelle, Knight Bros., Inula and Ryan, Barr and Benton, Jacobs' Thbatbb (A. F. Jacobs, pro- prietor).—The bouse stock la winning In favor. Week of 2, "reset Lynne," wltb spe- cialties by tbe Great Patnauds, Malcolm and White. Note. —Peoria and Pekln Union, No. 75, of the Stage Employees Union, Is to give Its second annual vaudeville performance and ball 11, at Turner Hall. (•ulnar.—At tbe Empire Theatre (W. L. Pasamore, manager). — "Pickings from Pack" bad good houses 21. "The Stroll- ers" did a big business 28. Jeff De Angells Sacked the bouse 24. Coming: "San Toy" 8, "Budolph and Adolph" 28, "Hunting for Hawkins" March 2, 'The Christian" 6, "A Woman's Sacrifice" 11. « i» MINNESOTA. ■t. Paul.—At the Metropolitan Opera House' (L. N. Scott, manager).—Frank Daniels, in "Miss Simplicity," drew capacity Feb. 22-25. "Captain Jinks of tbe Horse Marines," 20-26. to very good business. "Our New Minister" March 1-4, tbe St. Paul Elks (local) ST, James & Worde, In "Tbe Tern- ?est," 8-11; Al, O. Field's Greater Minstrels 2-14. Gband (Theodore L. Hays, manager).— "At the Old Cross Roads," to big business, all last week. "Yon Yonson" week of 1, "Lovers' Lane" week of 8. Thomas B. Mc- Cormlck, assistant manager and treasurer, returned to bis duties last week, after an absence of several weeks In Milwaukee, as- sisting In conducting Mr. Lltt's theatre there. Stab (M. H. Singer, manager).—Business was good last week with tbe Parisian Widows. For week of 1, Rice k Barton's Big Show. Rents-Santley Co. comes week of 8. Empihx (A Welnholier, manager).—New people week of 2: Pierce and Roslyn, Miss De Vetter, Kid Selby and Kid Da Roy. and Mies Mlgnon, Holding over: John Coburn and the stock. Business good last week. Mention. —A new drop curtain, showing a paatoral scene, will be run down tor tbe first time at the Metropolitan Feb. 28 Louis Miller, in advance of "Our New Minister," waa In town last week. He reports big busi- ness everywhere Blind Boone concert Co., at Park Congregational Church, 20, to good business... .Tbe old Auditorium build- ing on Eighth Street will be sold and torn down Manager Scott, of the Metropoli- tan, left last week for a two weeks' book- ing trip In New York. s Dulnth—At the Lyceum (C. A. Marshall, manager).—Osslp Gabrllowltscb wae tbe only attraction last week. "The Girl and the Judge," booked for Feb. 24, and "Tbe Power Behind tbo Throne," booked for 28, both canceled. "Across tbe Desert," 10, 20. had light business. "Down by tbe Sea" bed only fair business. Frank Daniels comes March 8. 4, James and Warde 0, Field's Minstrels 7 Joe Murphy 10. 11. Anna Held 13, 14. Mbtbopomtah Ofbra Housb (W. H. Reaney, manager).—Business Is growing larger every woes, with the Ferris Comedians In their eighth week . Bill tor Feb. 28-28 waa: "Tbo Man Outside" 23-25, wltb mat- lnee; "Sapho" 20-28, with matinee. March 2-4 and matinee, "A Young Wife," and "Davy Crockett" 0-7. Pablob Tubatrb (W. J. Welts, manager). Business for tbe past week was excellent. New people for week of March 2: Varnum and Dl Bone, Blanche La Mont and Harry Watton, Powera and Freed, Mile. St, Ornoond, Arthur and Irene Qalc, W. J. Wells and the stock. Tbe now comedy for the week waa "A Wife's Love." Notbs.— Isabel! e Fletcher, lending Indy for the Ferris Comedians, and a popular favor- ite, baa gone to Boutb Dakota, her home. In an endeavor to regain her health, which has failed by overwork. Mr. Ferris baa secured a player who will fill her place for the time being, and who will arrive here shortly. Grace Howard, from Mr. Ferris'. Minneapolis company, will come here to play Sapho 28-28. s Minneapolis.—At tbe Metropolitan Opera House (L. N. Scott, manager).—Harry Ber- esford waa seen March 1, In "The Wrong Mr. Wright." The Roosevelt Club has tbe house 2-4, when It will be seen In "The Queen of the Ballet." Tbe advance sale has been al- most unprecedented. "Our New Minister" comes 6-7, Al. G. Field's Minstrels Is booked 8-11, and James and Warde 12-14. Elisabeth Kennedy drew small bouses. In "Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines/' Feb. 22-25; Frank Daniels had fine business 20-28. Bijob OrsBA Houbk (Theo. L. nays, man- ager).—Alston's "At the Old Cross Roads" Co. began a week's engagement March 1. "Ton Yonson" follows 8. The Orphean Vaudeville Show was splendidly received last week. LTcaoif Thbatbb (Dick Ferris, manager). —"Tbe Belle of Richmond'' 1 and week. "Monte Crlsto" will be seen 8. "A Yonng Wife" bad fair audiences last week. Diwbt Thbatbb (W. W. Wlttlg, manager). —Tbe Rentz-Santley Extravaganzs Co. opened for a week 1. Rice * Barton's Big Gaiety Co. attracted the same large attend- ance last week that Is usually seen at this bouse. Tbe Bon Ton Burlesque Co. comes 8. INDIANA. indUnapolt*.—At English's Opera House (Ad. F. Miller, manager).—"York State Folks," Feb. 20, 21 and Saturday matinee, drew very large and appreciative audiences. The performance waa pleasing. The Castle Square Opera Co., 28-20 and matinee, ap- peared in repertory, to a succession of bril- liant audiences that filled every part of the theatre. James O'Neill, in "The Manxman," 20, gave an artistic performance, supported by a well balsnced company, to a good sized house. David] Warneld, In The Auctioneer," 28: "Tbe Two Schools" March 3, 4„ Mrs. Patrick Campbell 0, 7. Pabk Thbatbb (Dickson k Talbott, mana- gers).—"A Kentucky Feud," Feb. 10-21, filled the house twice a day, and waa satisfactory. "Tbe Katzenjammcr Kids." 28-25, played its annual engagement, to the usual big busi- ness. Billle Van and Nellie O'Nell, In "Boli- var's Busy Day," 20-28: Royal Lilliputians Msrcb 2-4, "On the Stroke of Twelve* 6-7. Gband Opiba Hodbb (8 hater Zlegler, manager).—Millie Capell's horse and per- forming dogs proved a very plessant di- version week of Feb. 28. La Troupe Carmen was also a sensational act Fisher and Carroll, Jules and Ella Garrison, A. O. Dun- can, Flake and McDonough, Scott and Wil- son, and the bioscope filled out a bill that crowded the house at every performance. Billy Clifford failed to appear. For week of March 2: Five Freres ues Lucca, Frank Keenan and Dean Edsall, James J. Morton, Warden and Bhepberd, Sophie Burnham, Mil- ler and Kresko, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Murphy, and tbe bioscope. Ehpibb Thbatbb (Chas. Zimmerman, manager).—Fulton's Jolly Grass Widows did moderately well week of Feb. 28. Phil Sheridan's City Sports tbls week. Marlon.—At tbe Indiana (E. L. Klnne- man. manager).—"York State Folks" filled tbe bouse, matinee and night. Feb. 18, and thoroughly pleased. The character work of Ray L. Royce and James Lackaye was ex- tremely clever. The supporting company was excellent. An audience which filled every inch of space greeted "The Prince or Pllsen" 18. Dorothy Morton won many recalls, and John Ransone kept his audience In a roar. "Lost River" furnished sn ex- cellent evening's entertainment, to a large bouse, 20. Lottie Briscoe made a strong impression and her support was good. An overflowing bouse was delighted with "La Voyage en Suisse" 24. Many new and clever mechanical effects were produced. Un- derlined: Otis Skinner. In "Lasarre," March 2; tbe Jeffersons, In "The Rivals," 8; Henri- etta Crosman 4. Tub Gband (B. L. Kinneman, manager).— "Man to Man" filled tbe bouse to tbe doors matinee and night 21, and made a decided hit. "Bolivar's Busy Day." featuring Billy B. Van and Nellie O'Nell, 28, 24, and was liberally patronized. Wine, Woman and Song Co. brought out the usual crowded bouses matinee and night 25. Armstrong, Baker and Armstrong, In tbelr 'cycle whirl, were an especially strong feature. Coming: "New York Day by Day" 20-28, "A Poor Relation" March 6 and matinee, "Tracy, tbe Outlaw," 7 and matinee; "Resurrection" 8 and mat- inee. Thb Bboox (W. H. Moore, manager).— Last week Mile. Zelda, Hoffman and Ce Boy, Louise Morris, Helen Drake, Billy Morris, and Miss Nello furnished an unusually en- tertaining programme, wblcb kept tbe house packed. This week: Hague and Herbert, Owen and Sunlln, Dupree and Llbby, tbe Morrises, Dot Pullman, Zelma Rollers, Car- mentella, and Helen Drake. This house was opened Feb. 8. Win. Moore manages It, and win. A. Morris looks after affairs behind the footlights. Evanivlllt.—At the Grand Opera House (C. J, Schola, manager).—Matinee and night, Feb, 21, " 'Way Down East" gave general satisfaction, Illustrated lectures on "Ben Hur" and tbe Johnstown disaster are draw- ing good crowds 28 to 20. "The Suburban," 25. has good advance sale. CaBtlo Square Opera Co. 28, "Foxy Grandpa" March 2, Adelaide Thurston D, "Thelma* 7, "Arizona" 11. Pbopli's Thbatbb (C. J. Schols, mana- ger).—"Weary Willie Walker" was given Feb. 22, and thoroughly pleased. "Le Voyage en SulBse" March 1, Burlesque 8, "The Con- vict's Daughter" 15. Noras.—Harry Scott, of this city, bas re- cently gone on the stage, playing bis open- ing date at the Criterion Theatre In Chi- cago Mary Link will sing the part taken by her when a member of the Castle Square Opera Co. at the matinee perform- ance here. 4i» RHODE) ISLAND. Providence.—At the Providence Opera House (Felix R. Wendelscbaefer, manager). —Mabelle Oilman, In "Tbe Mocking Bird," made a decided hit Feb. 23-26, playing to large audiences. Denman Thompson, in "Tbo Old Homestead," 28-28, to the usual good record. Mary Mannerlng, In "The Stubbornness of Geraldlne," week of March 2; "'Way Down East" 0-14. Eupibb Thbatbb (Spits k Natbanson, managers).—David Hlgglna and Georgia Waldron did good business, in "At Plney Ridge," last week. Current week, "Hearts Adrift," and "Flddlo-Dee-Dee" 9-14. Impkhial Thbatbb (Felix R. Wendel- echaefcr, manager).—"A Desperate Chance" thrilled enthusiastic houses week of Feb. 23. This week, Herrmann, tbe magician, "Tbe Burgomaster" March 0-14. Pabk Thbatbb (Spits k Natbanson, man- agers).—Business and melodrama keep up well at this house. "The James Hoys In Mis- souri" was the attraction week of Feb. 28. This week, "The Convict's Daughter," and "Tbe Little Outcaat" March 9-14. Keith's (Charles Lovenberg, resident man- ager).—Lockhart's trained elephanta beaded tbe list week of Feb. 23. Others were: Cellahan and Mack, Lewis and Ryan. H>.rry Watson, Alice Uutchlns, Ed. Edwards and company, tbe Wartenberg Brothers, Hall le Stembler, the Misses Spray, the Seven Reed Birds, W. D. Hall. Lew Wells. Corbley and Burke. Relit Brothers, Sisters Devan. Btbardo, and Billy Gould. Raymond and Caverly, Br retto Family, and Macarte Sisters bead the bill tbla week. Westminster. Thbatbb (George H. Batcb- eller, manager).—The Toney Tur/y Bur- lesnuers presented "Foxy Grandpa's Picnic" and "Champagne Charlie 1 ' week of 28, to good good itlon houses. Among the stars of tbe aggregal arc: Sam Rice. Grace Mantell, Frankle Em- mett, Keno, welch and Melrose, the Three Shamrocks, Burt Fuller, Cunningham and Revere, and Bert Cooper. This week, tbe Tiger Lilies. "Tbe 20th Ontnrj Limited," Five trains a day from New York to Cin- cinnati and St Louis by tbe New York Cen- tral. Including "The Limited," leaving New York at 8:80 r. *. ttlcrld of Players. — Geo. A, Florida bas recovered from his late illness, at Buffalo, N. Y., and has been engaged as bnsiness manager of "Sport- ing Lite?'lot tbe remainder of the season. — On Wednesday. Feb. 18. the Ashland Opera House, at Ashland, O., burned to tbe ground. It will be rebuilt. — Marry Markbam, who will manage tbe tour of Harry Laurence, wrltea: "Everything is progressing admirably wltb us. Our time is all filled In tbe best towns. We have some very clever people engaged. Special scenery tor two of our productions is being painted, and new mechanical and electrical effects will be Introduced. We bave also engaged two novel vaudeville acta." — J. W. Benson, wbo has been playing Spiel, wltb the "Winchester" Co., closed at Roanoke, Vs. — Joe King and Louise Henry (Mrs. King) Joined tbe "Yon Yonson" Co. at Kansas City, Mo., replacing Patti Boss and Frederick Bond. They will play parks next Bummer, appearing in a new act, written for them by I red Bert. — Edward N. Hoyt as Mercutlo, Is 81m- velle's "Romeo and Juliet" production, bas been, we are Informed, very successful this season. — Kendall Smith wrltea: "Through my 'ad.' In Cmppbb I placed seven people this week; also placed John McNamara, Bloo Lewis and wm. Beltman with the National Stock Co. We are meeting wltb every sac- cess here, signing a number of people each week." — "A Frolic at Manhattan Beach." nnder the management of Fred A Barrasso, reports doing a splendid business. Burnell and Bernbesxdt bave Joined the company, and are making a hit — "Tbe Counterfeiters," under tbe man- agement of Carl A Haawln, closed Its regular season Feb. 28. at Toledo. An elgbt weeks' Spring tour of the production will open Easter Monday. — Frank C. Harris reports success play- ing Ezra Trumbull, In Elmer Walters' "Mil- lionaire Tramp" Co., Western. — Notes from the Maud Henderson Co.: Business still continues big, and we are already being booked for return dates. Every- one enjoying life. Tuesday, Feb. 24, H. L Carpenter gave a banquet to tbe members of the company (It being his birthday). Tbe company presented blm wltb a very band- some traveler's combination toilet Mies Henderson gave blm a valuable ring, with a garnet setting. Several other small gifts were presented to him. We all bad a jolly time, Hon. J. Bl Hinger delivering a very appropriate address. This la Mr. Carpenter's third season wltb tbls company. Alice Londy has signed wltb tbe company for the rest of tbe season. Following Is our roster: Joseph F. Parent, manager; Maud Bender- son, Adeline Adams, Alice Lundj, E. A. Prim- rose, P. G. Primrose, G. J. Elford, H. L Carpenter, Jerry Johnson, Mrs. Henry, mu- sical director; Prof. H. E. Henry, ventrilo- quist and magician. Ray Raymond, violinist Is ill at bis home In Milwaukee, Wis. — Notes from the Garalde, Condlt k Mick Co.: Our uniform success continues In the cities of Western Pennsylvania. Business in Washington was sufficiently large to justify remaining the second week, to equally big receipts. In Oil City two records were broken, that of the biggest Tuesday nlgbt bouse at popular prices, also the largest matinee in the history of tbe house. In Bradford we bad the usual capacity opening, supplemented by S. B. O. on Tuesday night Emma Warren celebrated a birthday Feb. 24, and waa tbe recipient of several valuable remembrances. The Sle Hassan Ben All troupe of Arab acrobats continue to be the talk of every city visited. They constitute a big feature act. Tbe Two Alarcons, Car- los and Louise, have put on a new acrobatic whirlwind dance, with which they Intend re-entering vaudeville at the close of the regular season — Don Macmlllan and wife (Dorothy Grey) were Clipper callers Feb. 27. They are sight seeing in New York for a week, and report extra good business with the Irving- French Co. , — Minnie Monk Is slowly recovering from her recent Illness, She was compelled to leave Robert Mantell's Co., and has been In tbls city for three weeks. — Welter Walker and Mildred La Pierre closed Feb. 23 with "When We Were Twenty- one," and immediately Joined Hlckey & Warmlngton's "The Two Sisters" Co., taking the places of Joseph J. Dowllng and Myra Davis. — Pliny F. Rutledge has Joined "The Gay Lord Quel" Co., succeeding Alden Bass, In tbe part of Sir Chichester Frayne. Mr. Rutledge opened at Milwaukee. — Cliff. W. Grant writes: "The Queen of the Highway' Co. continues to break records. At Utlca, Rome and Troy people were turned away. I bave engaged tbe following people for my Spring and Summer enterprises at Montreal and Atlantic City: Seeker, Wilkes and Seeker. Honan and Kearney, Sisters Cain, M. E. Hanley, Jobn Flynn. Annie Han- ley, Flossie La Van, Mildred Howard De Grey, Henrietta Fields, Sadie GUI, Jennie Morton, Marie Blanchard, Emily Wilt. Buscb and Devere, Nettle Grant Ruth Garnold, and others. My season opens May 11, and doses Sept. 1." — Notes from the Dot Karroll Co.: Busi- ness In Pottstown was good. Our Saturday matinee was the largest In tbe history of the house, Tbe children presented Mlsa Karroll with flowers and boxes of bonbons. Our next stand, Mt. Holly, we had standing room only. Our closing nlgbt (Ash Wednesday) was big. Opened Feb. 20 in Westchester, to a crowded house, star and company making an Instan- taneous bit. Marie Gilmer has been re-en- gaged tor 1903-04. — Notes from tbe New York Imperial Stock Co.: The company opens for a Spring tour of Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey at Brldgeton, on March 6. We have an exceptionally strong company headed by FranceB Newhall, late of the Thos. B. Shea Co., and Viola Wilson, late of "The Devil's Island' Co. We are carrying all royalty plays, special scenery and a fine line of special paper. Among those who have signed with the company are: David II. Landau, W. J. Csrnes, Arthur Goodman, Albert McGovern, Fred. E. Cooke. Tom H. Walsh, Raby Goodman, Louis Jenks, Flor- ence G. Buthven, Augusta Durgeon, Chas. B. Newhall, manager, and Nat J. Fields, advance representative. — Jobn J. Harrington, dancer, wbo bis Just finished dates st the Howard. Boston, and at Attleboro, Mass., writes that be has signed with Hlgglns' Stock Co. for next season, ns a special feature In tbe olio and to play parts. — Lulu Cross, better known aa "tbe girl wltb Zaia hair," canceled her engagement with "Maloney's Wedding Day" Co. In Mot- ganfleld, Ky. — M. W. Hanley, manager for Robert Mantell, sends the following wire from Buffalo, N. Y.. under date of Feb. 27: "Robert Mantell, after an absence of nine years, appeared here at tbe Teck Theatre daring all the week, to a succession of crowded houses. Hla old admirers turned out In great numbers, and be received cur- tain calls nightly, the week r 'Honbars,' light.' " — Rsrry Rows, stage manager, and M. Matbea Co., were made members of Beattls Aerie, No. 1, Fraternal Order of Eaglet, while the company waa playing that city. . —■ J. B. Mordecat.enactor, was married last week at Salem, B. D., to Hn. Claphan Pennington, a non-professional. Is nlehtly. We presented daring k: The Dagger and the Cross/ i.' and The Face Id the Mood- — Notes from Wllson'a "D. T. C." and "Ten Nights" Co.: We bave concluded two weeks of enormous bnsiness on the Edmonton Branch of the C P. B., tbe furthest North- era point reached by any railroad ou the American continent As we are tbe flrit theatrical company to traverse that part of tbe British possasslona our beautiful Pull- man car, Medina, and Prof. Bill's Silver Comet Band are the sensations of tbe day, tbe cowboys and Indians coming from miles around to stare at our paraphernalia In amazement Last week we crossed tbe fa- moos Crow's I.'est Pass, and are now In tbe Sold fields ot British Columbia. Our kodak ends are kept busy securing snapshots ot the superb Rocky Mountain scenery. A fifty-five mile trip up Kootenav Lake, during wblcb oar private car was loaded on a barge, towed by a steamer, was among tbe pleasant experiences of this week At Michel. B. C, H. Stanley Lewis aad J. Rost Wilson, ac- companied by a guide, took a bunting trip Into tbe mountains. Mr. Wilson brought borne the skins ot three timber wolves, s lynx and a fox, while Mr. Lewis bore la triumph tbe head and antlers of an elk, at which he and the guide fired simultaneously. Aa the carcass showed only one bullet hole, and both guns were ot the some calibre, the "honors of the cha-»e" are still In dispute. Mr. Lewis is having one of tbe elk's teeth mounted for himself, and he sent the other to Col, M. H. Welsh. At Slocan City the entire company went fishing In Slocan Lake, some beautiful lake salmon and muskallonge being landed, and the fiab supper prepared by "Bam" will long be remembered. The weather la very comfortable here, and not nearly as frigid as In tbe States, Ave hun- dred miles farther south The lakes are not frozen at aa Recent arrivals are: Billy Devere, Lillian Allen Devere, George Burton and Merrill De Soto. Our roater la as fol- lows: Andrew Downle McPhee, proprietor; J. Boas Wilson, manager; Fletcher Smith, general agent: H. Stanley Lewis, advertis- ing director, and playing Joe Morgan and Marks; Billy Devere. stage manager, Tom and Sample; Geo. Still, Phlneas and Simon Slade; Harry Billings, Legree and Green; Bad Nairn, Haley and Frank Slade; Henri- etta Heskett Wilson, Topsy, Mebltable and Willie: Lillian Allen Devere. Ophelia and Mrs. Morgan; Goldie Still, Eliza. Marie and Eminellne; On>ar Swift Shelby and Ro- maine. Our orchestra includes: Frank Met- calf, leader; Angelo Admlralll, Norman Han- ley, Henry Bllx, George Burton and Walter Navln. Harry Killings Is master of trans. portatlon; Sam Hardy, chef, and Henry Holmes, car porter. Mr. Lewis has a new set of scenery nearly finished, and will leave us at Vancouver March 8, to bill bit Sum- mer engagement The Wilson Children are tbe recipients of much social attention, and Little Lois la winning many encomiums as Eva and Mary Morgan. — Ground will be broken In a few weeks on Locust Street, Harrlsburg, Pa., for a new theatre, of which Nathan Appell will be the proprietor. Preliminary drawings are being made by New York architects. The new house will have three floors, with a total seating capacity of fourteen hundred. The galleries will be square and not of the old horseshoe style. The floors will be sharply Inclined, giving a good view from all seats. Tbe boxes will number elgbt, two tiers of two eacb on either side of tbe e.age, and will have a seating capacity of forty-eight The stage will be large enough to accommo- date any attraction, and will be equipped with the latest appliances for scenic effects and accommodation of actors. The new house will be for the better class of theatrical organizations. — George Friend, tbe comedian of Proc- tor's Fifth Avenue Stock Co., has written an original three act farce, which will probably be produced early next season. Mr. Friend will play the leading part that of a German Inventor. — Roster of the Regal Comedy Co.: C Cotton White, sole proprietor and manager; Conine Sunderland and Beaale Fooda, Lil- lian E. Sheldon. Robert Wlnstanley, Dennle Sullivan. Bobby Connors, the Regal Comedy Trio (White, Sheldon and Connors), and Prof. Chaa. Pierce, In "Muldooa's Picnic," "A Quiet Hotel" and vaudeville. This popular little company played a three day stand In the Academy of Music, Lowell, Mass., Feb. 10-18, wltb Taunton, Plymouth, Brockton and several one night stands on Cape Cod, to a profitable bnsiness. — Robert E. Bell, of Denver, Is la New York City, arranging for 000 benefits, all to be given at once In different parts of the United States, the proceeds to be used In building a sanatorium for consumptive actors. One hundred and fifty companies have already volunteered their services. — W. A Brady last week bought the dra- matic rights of the late Frank Norrls' novel, "The Pit," from the widow of the Eathor. — Sam S. Sbubert announced last week that his contract with Fay Templeton had been signed. She la to remain under his management for three years, and Mr. Sbubert has the privilege of extending the time to five years. Miss Templeton will star next season In a new musical comedy by Cylde — Cbarles Frohmsn has secured tbe Ameri- can rights of "The Blind Passenger." a new play, by Oscar Blumentbal and Gustav Kadel- burg, which bas Just been successfully pro- duced In Berlin. Messrs. Blumenthal and Kadelburg wrote "At the White Horse Tav- ern." — Charles Klein Is writing the book for a new opera, to be called "The Red Feather," for which Reginald De Koven Is writing the music. It Is to be produced by tbe Florence Ziegfeld Opera Co. — The Pike Opera House, Cincinnati, and tbe entire business block of which the thea- tre was the centre were destroyed by fire early on the morning of Thursday. Feb. 26, tbe loss amounting to about fl.noo.000. Hen- rietta Crosman, playing in "Tbe Sword of the King," was filling an engagement at the time, and lost the scenery and all tbe cos- tumes ot her company. Maurice Campbell, Miss Crosman's manager, announced that she would play Muncle, Ind.. March 2. In "Madeline," and a week hence the scenery and costumes of "Tbe Sword of the King*' would be replaced by new ones. — Notes from "A not Old Time:" This company Is going along doing a splendid business, which proves that Manager Qua. Hill knew what he was doing when he bought tbe play from the Rays. Eddie Weston, Ada Henry, Nellie Nichols. William Sellery, Maude Sob Ike, John McMabon and Edward Collins are all more than making good. They are ably assisted by one of tbe cleverest choruses Mr. Hill has put to- gether, and local managers say tbls Is one of hlB best attractions. — MAINE). TB1TNBS8BB. Portland.—At tbe Jefferson Theatre (Cain k Grant, managers).—"Tbe Old Home- stead" came Feb. 20, 21. to good business. Burton Holmes, 28. Walter B. Perkins, In "Jerome, a Poor Man," drew audiences of goodly proportions 24. 25. Mr. Perkins and Bverette Butterfleld were favored with a cordial reception, and tbe play was extremely well received. The Isst In the Holmes series of lectures occurred 26. "Tbe County Fair" 28. "Tbe Burgomaster" Msrcb 2. W. H Crane 4. '•Foxy Grandpa" 6, "The Climbers" 7. The Jerome Two Step was finely ren- dered by Prof. Glven's Orchestra during the run of '"Jerome." Pobtland Fahim Thbatrb (James E. Moore, manager).—The attendance was large last week Week of 2: Stlnson and Merton, the, Rossow Midgets, tbe World's Trio. Perry and Lain Byan, and Emma Wood. Imboff and Carr, W. D. Hall, Ida Russell, blograpfc and stereoptleon. Memphis.—At the New Lyceum Theatre (Frank Gray, manager).—Mrs. Brune, in "Unorna," played, to good bualness, Feb •-« 21. Since the twentieth of last November she has been 111 with typhoid fever In tbu city. Tbe cast is about the same as when the company appeared here tbree months ago. Andrew Robson, in "Richard Carvel' came, to fair house, 23. T. C Hamilton and Edna G. Brothers were eminently satlsfac. tory. Tbe Mardl Gras ball 24. Haverlya Minstrels, afternoon and nlgbt, 25, to fair attendance. Tbe singing was a feature George Wilson was popular as ever. Coming The Banda Hoses March 1, 2, "Audrey" 3' 4, "Arizona" 6, 7, "Happy Hooligan" |i>' "The Show Girl 5 ' 11. Hopkins' Gband Opbba Hodbb (a. it Morrison, manager).—"Tbe Ensign" week 28. Tbe patronage was gratlflng, and tbe 8. R. O. sign was In evidence, despite tbe Inclement weather. The vaudeville features were Important Delia Fox received consld erable applause. Eckei: and Berg, In a Jap. anese operetta, wltb special scenery, were enjoyable, "East Lynne" week of March i New Atn>iTOBiDsf (BenJ. M. Stajnback manager).—Tbe Black Pattl Troubadours played, to crowded houses, 18, 20. The sbow Is good, and tbe audience waa convulsed. Anna Eva Fay opened a week'a engagement 23, to crowded nouses. Coming: Eatery's Band March 6-8. Local entertainment 12, "Hans Hanson" 18, 14. ■ Nashville.—At tbe Grand (Mrs. J. Boyle, manager).—Business continues good regardless of counter attractions offered The Boyle Stock Co., In "At the White Horse Tavern," deserve In every way tbe patronage given. Miss McCaull continues to bold public appreciation. Messrs. Moore. Brooks and McHugh deserve especial men- tion for excellent work. The vaudeville feature of Genaro and Theo!, between the acta, was a pleasing departure from the usual contortion exhibition, and was loudly applauded. Boyle Stock Co. March 2-7, In "An American Citizen." Vbndomb (W. A Sheet, manager).—Feb. 23, 24, the Vendome Stock Co. continued the performance ot "Magda," to a good business. Tbe Bostonians gave two performances 25. "Robin Hood," matinee and "Maid Mertan," evening, packed tbe bouse. Eleanor Robson. In "Audrey," played to good bouses 26, 27. Haverley's Minstrels, wltb George Wilson, packed the house 28. Tbe Vendome Stcck Co. week of March 2, excepting Wednesday, In "A Glided Fool." Notxs. —Mrs. T. J. Boyle was In New York, to meet Gordon Edwards, who has just returned from England with a number of plays to select from for the road company she will put out next season Yeatman C. Alley, manager of Glendale Park, Is now busy with Improvements at that popular amusement place. Many out of door attrac- tion axe being added, and bis booking for tbe Casino Is rapidly being filled. He Is also booking out of door performances for Sunday. s Chattanooga,—At the New Opera House (Paul R. Albert, manager).—"Are You a Mason?' Feb. 17, pleased a small audience. Primrose 4 Dockstader, 10, came, to fair business. "McCarthy's Mishaps" canceled 20. "Arizona," 23, was presented by a very able company, to 8. R O., matinee and night. Coming: Georgia Minstrels 27. "Alice of Old Vlncennes," with Gertrude Coghlan, March 2; "Lost River" 3, "Richard Carvel" 6, Black Pattl (return date) 7, Lyceum 10, "Happy Hooligan" 12, Dr. Windsor 13. 14. «■ ♦ KENTUCKY. Lomisvllle At Macauley's Theatre (Jno. T. Macauley, manager).—The Bos- tonians came Feb. 23, 24, presenting "Robin Hood" and "Maid Marian, to splendid audi- ences. "The Suburban" followed 28-28, play- ing to good houses. "Prince of Pllsen" March 2-4, "The Two Schools" 6-7. Avenue Thbatbb (Chas. A. Shaw, man- ager).—"The Western Girl," headed by Annie Oakley, of Buffalo Bill fame, attract- ed big audiences last week. "Bolivar's Busy Day" Is current Tbufls Tbeatbb (J. D. Hopkins, mana- ger).—A remarkably good bill was given week of Feb. 22, pleasing large crowd." For week of March 1: Cushman. Holcomb and Curtis, Al. Bellman and wife, Martin and Qulgg, Three Westons, Hedxlx and Pres- cott, Kesto, and tbe blograph. BticKiMQHAM Thxatbe (Whalleo Bros., managers).—The City Sports, headed by Crlesle Sheridan, gave the customary In- teresting performance of burlesque and spe- cialties, wblcb attracted good crowds last week. Knickerbocker Burlesqcers this week. ■ Padacah.—At tbe Kentucky (James E. English, manager).—The Grace Hay ward Co.. week of Feb. 23, had good business. Com- ing: Adelaide Thurston, In "At Cosy Cor- ners," March 2; Eleanor Robson, In "Au- drey," 3; "Maloney's Wedding Day" 7, "The Council's Daughter" 9, "Arizona" 10. Nora.—Manager English, of the Kentucky, wltb other local capitalists, has lessed the La Belle Park, the street car company's Summer garden and theatre, and will erect a first class Summer Theatre, pnt the garden In fine shape and have an up to date place the coming Summer. Tbe park theatre has always done well, and under Mr. English's energetic management should prove a winner. <i> GEORGIA. Savannah,—At the Bsvannah Theatre —"Are You a Mason?" was here Feb. 23, and did a fine business. Gertrude Coghlan, 24, gave two performancea, to the capacity. Primrose k Dockstader, 27, played, to the usual large business. The stars are big favorites here. Coming : "Florodora," at ad- vanced prices, March 3 ; "Mr. Jolly of Jollet" 6, Four Cohans 7, Huntley and Moore Co. 8-11, and "Sweet Clover" follows. J* Alhambba Mcsic Hall.— George Milton had a fine company week of Feb. 28, "P^.r? 8 audiences attended nightly. "Struck it Rich' proved aa amuilng farce, and was well produced Those retained are: Haxel Grant. Belle H. Milton, Lorretta Clifton, Woodward and Marlburg, Flossie La Fields, Violet Earle, Parker and Florence, Martha Smith, and the Grotty Trio (Joe. Allle and Jennie). Prof. Leon manages the orchestra, and bis work Is highly satfafactory. Rotal Mdsic Hall. —"A Spring Chicken," as produced by the stock, proved sn at- tractive feature. Frank BInuey's card for week of Feb. 23 was a winner. Company In- cludes: Mile. Frnneeets, Belle Thompson, Blnney and Chapman, Winnie Lewis, Babe Lanrl, Ed. Jordan, Nina Oliver, and Kelley and La Dell. The rag time selections of Elsie Russell are a hit Moving pictures are still on, and are a success. J. T. Bennett. »ne new proprietor of tbls house, bas brought new life Into the concern. Business Is good. * ■ > UTAH. ire (Geo. D. Pyper, manager).—"TheDevil's Auction Played, (o good buslneas, Feb. 23. Florence Roberts plays a return engagement week of March 8. Gbahd Trbatbb (Jones k Hammer msn- " (r !. r, l.,V Tno ^ J : Smith, in "The Game Keep- &£ , d, &,»ffi l1 , bn »lness Feb. 19-21. "Tbe SfM W WJ*C a I TO drew R2<*1 business 28-2B. Karl Gardner, In 'The Darkest Hour." comes March 8-il; "Sandy Bottom" i„J?.'S2. ,<> rT Tni , Ba,t L * k * Theatw has JS^ii *. new , ar ?£, «>rt«ln. painted from the chariot race In •'Ben Hur.". •