The New York Clipper (March 1903)

March 7. TELE NEW YORK CLIPPER. 51 OUR LOJDON LETTER. (rmoK on OWV COMIMOWD«KT.) Clipper Bureau, araarllle Howe, Arundel Street, 81rand, London, W. C. FlBBU&BT 18. Tolstoi's "Berarrection," " drsmi- tixed by Henry Batallle and Michael Morton, mi produced by Mr. Tree Majesty's I believe Mln Reere 'mows nothing what- ever of the suggested experiment George Alexander announces the last weeks of "If I Were Sing," at the St. James' Theatre, and the final matinees will take place on Wednesday and Saturday. His n«« £*J. a £ tb » 8t - James Theatre will be "Alt leldelberg," to assist In the production of which he has secured the services ot Max Bcbrend, of the German company at the Great Queen Street Theatre. Several mem- bers of Mr. Alexander's present company will remain with blm for this production. SA T^Jce rVn ov^hKu'r. §01^^^ and a half, waa listened to at all times with S^SJSL"S7it »Hii ' X' He, J n ^L d "' W ' nStJenes and many times with enthusiasm. 5rJ°! aele 7. and H - R. Hlgnett; and the new patience and many times with enthusiasm. And yet, to those who have not read the book, It must seem disconnected and In a measure unreal. It Is a series of scenes trotn • great book, and tbe nearer the scene approaches In faithfulness to the book the nter, tbe more powerful and more moving In its effect upon the audience. A grim and terrible earnestness pervades the whole drama. Tbe curtain rlaes on a darkened stage. From the deep shadow comes the Russian Easter hymn. It la an effective beginning. The hymn dies away and we find oursevea In the bedchamber of a Rus- sian country house. Here we witness the return home of Prince Dmitry Nehludoff (Mr. Tree), who haa come to say good bye to his aunts before going on active service, and to accomplish the ruin of Katusha (Lena Ash well), a peasant girl who has been adopted and trained by his aunts.. He rides away and forgets. Ten years pass. Dmitry la on a jury, who have to try Katusha, known as "the Maslova," on a charge of murder. Dismissed after the discovery of her fall by the ladies who had been so kind to her, she has sunk lower and lower to the depths of degradation, and la accused of having poisoned a man in a disorderly house, of which she Is an Inmate. The prince, who has recognized her, wishes to acquit her, but he Is In a minority; the majority find her guilty, with extenuating circumstances, and she Is sentenced to be deported to Siberia. A touch of caricature, despite this Jury scene, with the jurymen eager to get away and done with the busi- ness, was very human; its grim irony light- ened by an excellent bit of comedy acting on the part of Lionel Brough, as one ot tbe Jury. Expiation la to follow. Stricken to the heart, for the prince Is tbe unhappy possessor of a conscience—a real one, and not the accommodating make believe that Is usually supplied—be determines to devote himself to Katusha. He tells tbe girl to whom be Is betrothed, Princess Marie, that be Is unworthy of ber, and must right a wrong, and She bids him do what he thinks meet, happy If she haa helped him to do so. Rather affectionately played, this, by Mia* Clements, whose assumption of light heart edoess as she turns away, so as to deceive others Just entering the room, was dis- tinctively touching. In the prison we next find him—gone to make expia- tion. The scene Is terrible. The half light, tbe hideous degradation of the women, the disease, brutality, suffering—It is realism as marvelous aa It Is distressing. Katusha has reached tbe lowest depths. She Is drinking herself to death, poor atom of lost humanity. To ber the prince comes, filled with the re- solve born of bis sufferings. She dots not recognise him at first. When she does she scorns him. She. will not marry him. Vet does he swear to follow her, as his expiation, until the lost soul Is restored—until the resurrection. In the prison dispensary, where she has been given a little post, an assistant who has made base love to ber accuses her of Immorality when she rejects him. Tbe prince hears and believes. Yet poor Katusha wao already rising to a better life. It la a blow that almost strikes ber down. The last scene Is, perhaps, the most remarkable for its realistic horror. We see the trail of prisoners staggering over the ice bound steppes on that sad pathway that leads to Siberia; we hear the crack of tbe knout, tbe screams of the flogged. Of the political prisoners, one has offered love to Katusha, now moving up through noble suf- fering to a nobler life. The prince arrives with a pardon. Will Katusha marry blm? Yes—and no. She loves him, but for both marriage Is Impossible. Sbe will go uu In that prison, doing her duty, helping tbe weak and oppressed. Let him go back—let him do likewise. The audience was disap- pointed with the ending, because tbe play did not fully illustrate Tolstoi's motive. She takes her fellow convict Instead of Dmitry because he most needs her, and she rejects the prince, although she loves him. because the enormity of nls offence cannot be effaced by marriage, but by service to mankind rather than to the individual he has so terribly wronged. Two parts In this monopolize almost the whole Interest The prince and tbe ruined girl. Aa the prince Mr. Tree waa not at all at bis best. He acted with marvelous fidelity and technical correctness, but he rarely reached the true feeling of the part As Katusha, Miss Lena Ashwell was superb. Sbe played with an emotional intensity that stirred everyone who listened to her compelling words. For tbe rest the cast was remarkable for the number of bl/i people In little parts. The past 'reek witnessed the production at the Kennlngton Theatre of a new drama. In four acta, by Herbert Cottesmore and Arthur Harrison, "Shadowed Lives." Tbo play Is founded upon Henry Farmer's "Fet- tered Lives," which, in serial form, ap- peared In one of Messrs. Pearson's publica- tions. It is of tbe melodramatic type, with sufficient mystery and thrilling situations to make It thoroughly enjoyable, and with some judicious pruning, here and there, should prove a valuable play of Its kind. The mite en scene was excellent In every respect, and the host of clever people— there are tnlrty-six characters—have well earned the applause of the critical audience which generally fills the Kennlngton. Arthur Bourchler has returned to London, gently benefitted by bis brief holiday on e Riviera, and rehearsals of Henry Ar- thur Jones' new play, for tbe Garrlck The- atre, are now In full swing. Mr. Jones de- scribee-his new play as a light comedy. It Is of modern life, and In three acts. In addlt on to Arthur Bonrchier and Violet Vanbrugh, the cast will Include: Charles £80 a week for panto. Sweet will undoubt- edly be worth that amount nest Christmas, for by then his name will be known to the Subtle, and will be a drawing card on any 111, but at present no manager could afford to par him that sum, as bis name on tbe bi outside the theatre will draw very little to the box office, no matter bow great his success inside the hall may be. Of course, he will get known quickly, and undoubtedly will be a big favorite over here. Dr. Angeles' Dresden and Sevres China Tableaux were added on Monday to the Em- pire bill. They ore a novelty on the lines of living statuary. The following sets, known to your Ameri- can readers, are In London this week: I'nnl- ton and Doley. snd Leaping the I-oop, at the Empire: Hengler Sisters and Alburtus and Hart ram. at the Alhambra; Billy Far roll, Post and Mason, and Belle Davis and Pica, at the Canterbury; Clarke and Hamilton, ».i ice Hammersmith Palace; Captain Sllngs- by and Wilson Hallett, at the Paragon; Cr comers will be found In Eva Moore, Elinor Alckln, J. D. Beverldge and Earnest Lei- cester. John Hare Is, I regret to say, down wltb Influenza, and haa been compelled, in conse- quence, to cancel bis engagements. Kate Vaugban, whose graceful dancing has delighted millions, Is, I regret to heir, W9T seriously HI at* Johann'K.urg. South' Mj£ ^LnSVmST£SBTJk t~£ lc *" Granville; Cliff Ryland, at the Croydon Palace; the Ritchie Duo, at Collins': Er- gottl and King Luis Troupe, at the Middle- sex; Lucy Clarke and Dutch Daly, at the Tivoll; Esau, Will English and Kahn and Kahn, at tbe London Pavilion. Jennie Jacobs writes from the Apollo The- atre, Berlin, to say that she has opened there with a troupe of American Creole cake walkers. 'The cake walk has caught the Germans, and the act Is onn big suc- cess, so much so that I have today signed contracts to remain tbo feature ot the bill hero until May 1. After that I have six moi.tbs solid In the big Gorman cities." Frank Bush is still on the Moss A atoll tour, and lncrcaa.ng his popularity lo every city he visits. It Is announced that Ellen Terry Is to be Mrs. Langtry's tenant at tbe Imperial for a season of three months, beginning at Easter, She has not yet, I believe, decided upon her opening production, which may very prob- ably be a revival. It la a somewhat curious coincidence that on April 23 next, the birthday of William Shakespeare, the Lyceum, with Its site, will be put up for auction. The directors of the company cannot see any means to carry out the improvements demanded by the County Council, so tbe building, with Its historic associations. Is to give place to a new order. Mr. and Mrs. Weedon Grossmltb, who are expected borne from tbelr American tour tomorrow, are not allowing themselves any very long rest, as at the beginning of next month they are to atari "The Night of the Party" on some additional travels at Glas- gow. We are awaiting a real thrilling nov- elty In the music halls of London just now, snd, as It does appear to be In eight, we must accept such novelties as the gods give us. The nearest approach to the dis- tinction just now belongs to Belle Stone, who "defies gravity," at the Canterbury, it she does is to make a ball nightly. What roll up a spiral railway, and then roll It down again. Miss Stone defies gravity by getting Inside It, and checking and counter- acting Its natural Impulses by throwing the weight of her body this way and that. The ball Is of thin steel, about three feet In diameter, and Is made In two hemispheres. Into the one hemisphere she steps and squatting down draws tbe other over ber and locks the two together on tbe Inside. Then she starts on her upward Journey. The steel being perforated, the audience can discern her, hard at w.ork. it must take her nearly five minutes to ascend tbe six colls of which the spiral consists. Arrived at the top, she rests a while in a little dock, and thrusts a small flag out of one of the per- forations. Then she makes tbe return Jour- ney. If it was a toilsome business going up, it Is an anxious. If shorter, business to come down, and she almost sprints along the straight to the finish. The turn, about which tbere la no sign of deception, a large deputation of the audience failed to dis- cover "anything Invisible" they were Invited to And If they could, was watched with curiosity and apprehension, and Miss Stone was warmly applauded. At tbe last meeting of the Alhambra shareholders, ballet or no ballet.' was the ?uestlon raised, and, although those who svored tbo abolition of Terpsichore and all her spirits were answered by tbe chairman, Mr. Moul, with an empl'otlc negative, thero Is, no doubt, a growing feeling against this most expensive form of variety entertain- ment And It must not be forgotten that. despite the beauty of color and motion of such ballets as arc produced at the Al- hambra, there Is a large public which cares nothing for them. Mr. Moul declared that If they ceased these stage spectacles the' profits would follow salt, snd certainly thoso ■ who control affairs should be the best Judges i In such matters. The shareholders pleaded for .note "single" turns, and It Is not un- likely that the sketch will be given a fuller trial here. John Clem cert, a wrestler end gymnast, lies In a serious condition In Rocbdals In- firmary, having iuet with a remarkable ac- cident while performing at Rkhdale Circus of Varieties on Friday night. Clempert ap- peared before the audience as "the man they cannot bang." Suspended from a tra- Eeze by tbe legs he placed a rope 'round Is neck, and then dropped a distance of fifteen feet Something went wrong with tbe noose, however, and the unfortunate performer narrowly tecaped death. On his release from the rope a doctor found chat he was suffering from concussion of tbe spinal cord. Fanny Fields is at the Empire, Cardiff, this week, at the top of the bill. I hear of an offer made to Miss Fields by one well known London musical comedy manager to star ber in a musical piece, written around the character made popular by the happy little American comedienne. The Lulaine Darrel Trio report repeated success In their English engagements. Charles Laurt, whose death from con sumption has, I regret to say, Just taken miscellaneous. Ibma Conr, tbs youngest daughter of c fii *KLW (Buffalo Bill), was mar- ried at North Platte, Neb., on Feb. 24, to Lieut Clarence Armstrong Stott. Pawnee Bill's rmess department u vig- orously sending out articles and photos Il- lustrating Major Mines' Buffalo Ranch Chiu Running Elk Is the mala feature wltb the Marvelous Browns. Notes fbox Hall A Lotto's Bio City Snow.—What proved to be a serious acci- dent occurred at Paragon, Ind., Feb. 19. Our private car was standing on a siding, when a switch engine, while making a flying switch, ran Into t)'s rear end of our car while running at full speed. It completely demolished the rear end of the car. the In- side of which presented a spectacle never to be forgotten. Dishes, bunks, stoves, every- thing plied In the aisle. As dinner was ready to be served It was strewn from one end of tbe car to the other. All tbe people In the car were more or less Injured. A physician was sent for. and upon examination found Mrs. Louie Hall had two ribs broken; Otto Weaver, cut about the head, also right arm Injured, and Jessie Hall was scalded about the arms. A gang of workmen were Immediately put to work on the car, and aftc;- three days succeeded In getting It In shape to be hauled to Martinsville, our next stand, where the company removed to hotels, and tbe car was sent to the shops at In- dianapolis. Notwithstanding tbe accident and injuries received we lost no time, and are still playing to full bouses everywhere. Lew Graham, manager of privileges with Buffalo Bill's Wild West, now In London, writes: "The concert and side show people engaged for the British tour of Buffalo Bill's wild West, numbering over eighty people In all, will sail from New York to Liverpool on Saturday, March 28. Our road aeason wll open at Manchester, Kng., Easter Mon- day, April 18, and will continue about thirty weeks. Our London aeason has been capacity since the opening on Dec. 20. We get The Clifpdb 0. K„ each week, through your London uureau. Notes yitoii Winteb Qu mite its op Bei- hels linos.' World's Greatest Doq and Po.nv Shows. —Our headquarters are at Watertown, Wis. Everything Is shaping nn finely, our new tents having arrived. Wo will carry a main top, 80x120; menagerie top, 50x80; dressing top, 30x40; horse top, 28x00, and dining top, 20x40. Everything will be new from stake to centre pole. Emll Selbel has arrived home from a touring trip, with two cages of monkeys—twenty-four In all. Selbels Brothers have one hundred head of ponies, ranging In height from twenty-eight lncbes to fifty-two Inches, snd mostly spotted. This show Is going to be one of the finest shows on the road! St. Belmo has been laid up for the last two weeks as tbe result of a sprained beel. He expects to rejoin the Dobbins' Military Carnival Co. at Albany, on March 11, Frank B. Hubin writes: "Roving Frank, the English Gypsy proprietor, arrived In this country 25, from a Winter tour in Europe. He was met at the dock on bis arrival by myself. I have been very busy all Winter getting the different camps and villages in shape for the coming season. Tbe bis gypsy village opened at Atlantic City Feb. 1? and is doing a fine business; the four road camps will open early In April. Camp No. 4 Is booked to the coast. Ail camps are equipped wltb tbelr own car, horses, wagons, tents, "A Run for Bar Money," a fsree, la three acta by Chas. Horwlti. Copyrighted by W. "Who ftlnit" dopy righted by Charles H. Forrest, Revere, Mass. _ "Why Women Sin." Copyrighted by Will C. Murphey, Camden, N. J. . "At Sawmill Centre," a melodrama. In four acts, by Bruno Kyfertb. Copyrighted by Bruno Kyferth. Duluib, Minn. "The Gonmaker of Moscow," a drama, In four acta and seven scenes, by Frank A. Deventer, New York, N. Y. Copyrighted by Frank A. Deventer, New York, N. Y. . "Little Fllcfly: or, tbe Lost Heiress." a four set sensational melodrama, by C. Mel- ville Power. Copyrighted by C. Melville Fowler, Cedar Springs, Mlcb. "Mrs. Compton> Manager," a comedy, la three acts, by Harry O. Osgood. Copy- righted by Walter H. Baker i Co., Boston, Mass. "The Owl and the Pussy Cat Drill," a nonsense comedy, by Adelaide Westcott Hatch. Copyrighted by Hints Publishing Co., New York,N. Y. "Petticoated Paris," a musical comedy. In tbree acts, by John A. King and Geo. Ed- ward Hall. Copyrighted by Geo. Edward Hall and John A. King, Brooklyn, N, Y. "Spotless Town," a comedy. In three acts, by Whltcomb Relily. Copyrighted by Gus Hill, N. Y. # N. Y. "Circumstantial Evidence," a drama. In four acts, by Frank B. Colgne. Copyrighted by Frank Colgne, Philadelphia. "Tbs Debutantes," a musical extrava- gama, In two acts, by Wolls Hawks, music by John Itsel. Copyrighted by Maurice J. Lehmayer, Baltimore, Sid. Orchestra Leader AT LIBERTY. Long experience In light Opera, Vaudeville, Concert, rark And Opera House work. Locate or travel. Burlesque preferred. Address A, K. NOWLTNO, Lender Now Grand, Regards to friends. East Liverpool, Ohio. "Tbe Great Old Syndicate." Copyrighted by Jennie P.. 11. Wheeler, Monaey, NT Y7 "Tbs Local Forecaster, or the Merry Mil- lionaire," a musical extravaganta, by Roy McCardell. Copyrighted by Roy McCardell, New Itocbelle, N. Y. "Master Skylark," by John Lane Conner. Copyrighted by John Bennett, Charleston, "Patsy O'Hare, or tbe Shamrocks of Ire- land," an Irish drama, In four acta, by Thomas Flnnlgan. Copyrighted by Ames Publishing Co., Clyde, 0. ' "A Princess of Kensington," a new and original comic opera. In two acts. Written by Basil Hood, composed by Edw. German, Copyrighted by Chapelle A Co., London, Eng, "A Risky Deception." Copyrighted by Herman M. Levy, San Francisco. "When Kings Were Bold," a drama, In five acts, by and copyrighted by Hubert Connelly. New York. "Admiral Crelcbton," a play, by Milton Goldsmith. Copyright by Milton Goldsmith, Philadelphia, Pa. "The Arrows of Fortune," an original drama, In four arts, by C. W. Bell. Copy- right by C. W. Bell. Hamilton, Can. "The Babblers," n comedy of bad man. tiers, by Stanley Dark. Copyright by Stan- ley nark. New York. "The Color Sergeant," a drama. In one act, by Hermlnle Tcmpleton. Copyright by Iter- mlnle Templcton, Chicago, III, "The Lonelyvllle Social Club." a farcical satire. In tbree acts, by W, C. Parker. Copy- right by T. S. Denlson, Chicago, III. "The Master Mechanic's Son," combined vaudeville and dramatic composition, by James Locey Newell, Copyright by James I.ocry Newell, Saginaw, Mich. "A Romance In Africa." in four nets and four scenes, by Mrs. Harris B. Jackson. Copyright by Mrs. Harrle B. Jackson, Butte, Mont. "A Serious Life," by James and Autbiir MnrzulH. Copyright by James and Authur Mnrzulll. Now York. "An Experience In Housekeeping," a com- edy, by J. C. Richards. Copyright by Clar- ence B. Upedraff Jr., Reading, Pa. ACROBAT, YOUNG MAN, WEH1HT MO, ™ WANTS PARTNER, Or would join troupe with established reputation. Address T. P. V., care ot CLIPPER. Ml 11 OH! To open NEW GLADSTONE, MICH., THEATRE, on certHlnty, April 13. Repertoire Comedian and gen- eral line; also Vaudeville Acts. Barker, Elec- trician, write ; also Do HolIU snd Valora for stock ro. JACK HOBFFLK.it, Theatre, Appleton, Wis. First Class Dramatic People, Young Mnn for Props and Small Purls, Experienced Womun for (loncrol IIiihIiiciis. We do not pay fancy salaries Write or wiro, No fares to parties unknown lo us POND'S STUCK CO,, Appleton, Wis., Match s-ll. Edwin Baker With Company In *»YA-lL."LrSAT\.»» An evening In Japan, Dainty, clever operetta. Ask agents. WANTED, AI COMEDIAN AND DANGER, Sketch Team, etc. Must be sober and reliable. Change for week. Ready to Join on wire. Pref- erence to piano players. Oilier useful people, write. Salary low, but sure. Long season. Tell it all first loiter, and state ail you do. Ex-man- agers and wise guys, save atarup*. HAROLD FLINT, Moddybomp*. Me. For STETSON'S 19. T. C. CO., WOMAN KORTOPSY, MAN FOR l'HOI'8 that can play small purls. Slate salary. Must join liy wire. WM. KIHI1LK, South Bond, Inil., March 7; Aiilnirn, Ind., March 9; PI. Wayne, Intl., March 10. SPECIALTY ACTS BY MAIfc-Vontrll. oqulnni complete In three lessons with ihreo new dialogues, fl; twenty Sensational Tricks In Fire Eating, two complete acts, fit; fourteen ICHsons In Juggling and Balancing, »1; Rone and Wire Walking, eleven lessons, $1; How to llccomo a Contortionist, nine lessons, seven pictures, 111 ten lessons In Stage Dancing, fl; Living Por- traits, four characters, |10; Hindoo Magic, Ant, Growing of Mango Tree, Basket Trlok, etn., fU; New and Sensational Sword Swallowing Act, f&O; A Conjuror's Workshop, 10 cents. STAGE PUBLISHING CO., Box 620, Allilii, lows. AT LIBERTY, JULIA BELL, 80UBRETTES, B0Y8, CHARACTERS. ArtdroHS, MBKDOTA, ILL, 15 Cardboard and Cylinder ORGANS, Suitable for Morry-go-Kiiunds, Side Shows snd Music Halls. Drum attachments, All sizes. Will •sell at any price. Call direct. LOUIS HBRNI, 70o Bjij Ave., Now York. WANTED—First cIiimh Performers, ohange for week; Musical Man, must play tbo allow: Singing ami Dancing Irish and Dutch Comedian, Man with feature Act*. No boozers. Steady engagement. Sure salary. Others, write. No tickets; If you can't joln.dont write. JACK 0. ItBADK, Low Moor.Iowa. place, was known both on tbe variety and etc. "legitimate" stage as a man of exceptional Notes mom Zat Zam A Sutton's Euro- Groves (who returns to the home of "Uncle Gregory/' In a "Pair of Spectacles"). Sam Sotbern, Kenneth Douglas, Miss M. Talbot, Kate Bergeantson, Hilda Rivers, Rthelwyn Arthur Jones, and Dolores Drummond. Messrs. Conan Doyle, William Gillette and Charles Frobman have now bad tbe Interim injunction made perpetual against Henry 8. Dacre, restraining him from utlng tbe title of "Sherlock Holmes" without printing after such title "Not the Lyceum version" In tbe same colored Ink and In type two-thirds as Mr', and Mrs. Kendal will shortly produce on tour a new play, entitled "One People," the action of which' takes place in Cape Colony during the early part of tbe South African war. Olga Nethersole has secured tbe English acting rights In n new play by tbe Parisian dramatist, Jean Rlchepln, for wblrb she has commissioned Mrs. Cralgle to make ber an adaptation. _ Arthur Roberts will on Monday, March 2, produce his new musical play, "BUI Adams," at the Theatre Royal. Brighton. At present he Is very busy rebesislng, and everything Is shaping well. It la announced that there Is to be un- dertaken shortly the somewhat irreverent task of turning "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Into a musical corned/ of the fashion of today, wltb Ada Reeve as Pack. There is no mention of the appearance of Dan Leno hi tbe east as Pot torn, but some further attraction of the kind will doubtless be promised later on. Aa a matter of fact (lifts. His animal impersonations were for ong tbe delight of pantomime goers. He died practically In harness, for a few hours before his death he was taking part In a provincial pantomime Stanley and Wilson, Judging from the ac- counts sent to me from the local papers, Beem to have made a remarkable success at tbe Leeds Empire. Although Lottie Collins held the place of leader, the Ameri- can act was easily first In tbe estimation of audience and press. Tbe Hoopers are at the Royal this week, and also at tbe Brixton. Their act is Im- proving every week, and the comedy element in It Is excellently kept up. Delmore and Lee have arrived In London and open next week In Sunderland. Radford A Winchester, and also Clayton Jenkins and Jasper, remain at the Hippo- drome. Radford and Wlncbeater have pro- loosed their stay purely by the merit of tbelr performance. Calcedo, King of tbe Bounding Wire, is hack In Engaod again, after a prosperous continental season. He was advertised to open at the Empire, Edinburgh, on Monday, but I have not yet received an account of his reception. mdan Novsltibs.— We are In our fifth week, and doing a fine business. At Wanlock, III., we had the S. R. 0. sign out every evening at 7.80. Have eight weeks left for opera houses; then we open with our mammoth tent pnvlllon, where we will Introdnce com- edies, dramas and high class novelty sets. Roster: Zat Zam, Harry Sutton, John Pfelf- fer, Charlie Miller, Mile. Mowra, Kitty Bat- ton, Sadie Godfrey, and George Eaton, ad- vance representative. « i» NEW PLAYS AND SKETCHES COPY- RIGHTED. WANTED—Musical Team; Must do Singles, Black Face, Irish, Dutch Comedians; Lecturer who plays violin or piano, Lady to sing and dunce and play In sketch. I pay well. All Hummer. Yes, If 11 know you. M. 0. REMKDY CO., Mnynold, Pa. AT LIBERTY, THE DILLON'S, SKETCH TEAM, Double and Single Singing Turns, Magic, Novelty Acts. Experience. Good appearance. Play parts. Lady Al Singer. Address 44 H. MARKET ST., _ _ _ ML Osrinel, Pu. PIANO' PLAYER AT LIBERTY, For rest of Season and next Summer, Would like to hear from Orchestra or Hotel Managers. Re- sponsible managers, only. Address MIBSI'OTTBR, 711H Oak St.. Kansas City, Mo. WANTED, Good, Versatile Performers for Med- icine Company who fake organ and can change for week. Tickets to those we know. Low, sure sal- ary. Jack White, J. J. Lowrle. Fred Elisor, write. State all in first. OKRMAN MEDICINE CO.. Moretown, Washington Co.,Vt. "An Awful Mis Up," a farce comedy. Written by John McOree, and copyrighted by John H. Conroy and Chas. H. McDon- ald, Ozone Park. •'Them Baseball Cranks," by Frank Dux mark k Sons, "A Bunch of Violets," a play, In four acts by Sydney Grundy, and copyrighted by T. H. French, New York. "Captain Swift," a comedy drama. In four . acts, by C. Haddon Chambers, and copy- If It Is what he deserves. It ''R"*^ by T. H. French, New York _.._. I- "The, Vivo./ 1 Ant Rarhji. Uhnn •• ■«». ii toi». Baseball Cranks," a negro piece. Dtunont. Copyrighted by M. Wit Ions, New York. should be enthusiastic. Blanche Sloan, Mannings' Entertainers, and Polk and Rollins monopolize tbe top, hot The Five-Cent Barber Shop," negro farce, by Frank Dumont. Copyrighted by Witmark A Sons, New York. torn and middle of tbe bill at the Swansea "Golf," a play. In two acts, by Julia Liu Empire this week. *It is a way American coin Andrews. Copyrighted by T. H. French, acts have over here Falke and Bemon, at the Palace, Hull, this week, have made a record, Tbe people of the Yorkshire city are good Judges. Tbere Is not a harder audience to please In England, but Falke and Semon seem to bave captured their hearty good will. Jerry Hart and Beatrice Leo are at the top of the bill at the Empire, New Cross. London, this week, and aa Jerry Hart's net ball team Is tbe other Important Item of the programme, this clever pair must be con- gratulated on an excellent season. Maxle King and John Leonard are at tbe Royal. Miss King, I am glad to hear, haa recovered from the accident to ber foot, and Is now dancing ss well and gracefully as ever. Charles R. Sweet continues to be tbe reigning success at the Oxford. I hear tall stories of the salaries offered to htm for pantomime. It bss been reported that on the morning after bis opening he was offered New York. "Ping, an Old Game," a three ao* farce. Written and copyrighted by Florence Rich- ards, New York. "The Solicitor," a farcical comedy, In tbree act "' b l J - H - Darnley, and copyrighted by T. H. French, New York. "Sowing the Wind," an original play, lo four acts, by Sydney Orundy. Copyrighted by T. H. French, New York. "Croesus and lone," a drama. In four acts. Copyrighted by Charlotte Elizabeth Wells, New Yo " WANTED —A No. l Female Impcruoiintors. Time always open. Long engsgoment to right parties. Nothing hut first class Performers need answer this sd. Write st once to A. 0. TUCKEK, Manager, Qoelley Palm Garden, Ashland, Wis. WANTED—A Goon Comedian. Must lie a good Singer and Dancer; also a Soubrette. Could place a Sketch Seam, If BOTH GOOD. Slate all, age, height And weight. Aunetta Link, write. Two week stands. WHITE BPEAK CO., Psxton, III. FOR SALE, ONK ELEOTRIU I.UNG TESTKR. Never been used: cost (76: sell for loo. Also one Hoovers' Name Pluto Machine, In good condition, »4S. Address El). K. H0WF.R8,1M K. 27th 8t..N. Y, MOVING PICTURE MACHINES, FILMS, Slcreopllcons and Song Slides bought, sold and ex- changed. Will also rout same. A, L. IIARSTN A CO., 1118 K. 14th SI. Tel Mlg-18. FOR J3ALE", 74fl. DINING AND SLEEPIN6 CAR. J. J. ni.ANL'K, IOU Ponn Ave., plttsbiirir, Pa. The Smallest Dsvneer In the World, Wishes Hummer EtiMgeinent, POT, care OLIPPBR. TBAP DRUMMER With lino lino of Traps Is now ready to arrange for the summer season. Ho .d or located. II. P. OltlFFIN, (Icn. Del., Washington, Pa. AT LIIIEHTY, AUDREY ST. OLAIR, Soiiliri'tics, Juveniles, Ingenues, Umictnu Specialty Address HI'KINOFIEIil), Mo. (HiTUOOIl SHOW needs a VontrlloqulHtr I teach you by mull. Fakirs, Htroelinen or others. Draw and hold a crowd. Send 2c. stamp and permanent address today. 0. W. SMITH, Hg Hurklmor St. J ullot, III. F. R. BLITZ, Just been notified by Hrunswlck, cuso It called lor March 17. Wire your address J. P. B. WANTED, FIVE YOUNG LADIES TO Learn Trapeze. Acrobatic Dancing and llurlcsuiio Biz. Room and board free while practicing. Also Lady Pianist that Pluys Rag Time. Send photo or come over. Take 23d Slrcof Ferry, to Jorsoy City; take Trolly marked Hilton, brings you lo tho door; lacta. fare, Earl Bisters, Hotel Hilton, Hilton, N.J fork. In In Days of Old," a colonial romance, iivs acta, by Louis L. damans. Copyrlgbtea by Louis L. Clemens, Wabash, Ind. "Jonathan." • tragedy, by Thomas Ewlng Jr. Copyrighted by Funk * WagnalU, New York. v Mother's Unfortunate Child," » O'Neal _ Jr., Btenben- drama, in tbree acts, by George O'Neal Jr. Copyrighted by George O'Nf ' J. T. TEKL, Veteran Expert conjurer, with no swelled head. Has always made good for tho last 12 years. Long, strong, up to date set. Would like to arrange with managers of Bummer parks, tent shows, or any paying attraction. Can do two flgare Ventriloquist act for ballyhoo If required. Fakirs and trifiers, save stamps. Re- sponsible managers only, address MW OENTRfe AVE.. Cincinnati, 0, HAVE A'LOOK-Sen'd 3 cents' for a Swell VAUDEVILLE ACT. Music and Orchestration com- Blete. Manuscript; M. and P., or two males. En- rely new, strictly up to data. 0. M. LEE, No. 1M N. Tennessee Ave., Alantlc City, N. I . WANTED TO LEASE, CAR_Comulna. tlon Dining. Bleeping and llaggage, or will buy same, providing can get something suitable. Address CHAMUKItl.AI.V PROS., Triple Plate shows, Lock Haven, Pa. GHEAT BAHOAIrT-Cloak and Serpentine Ouiflt, consisting of Queen Btoreoptlcon, lot Slides, Patent Table, Cloak, Serpentine Dress, Tights, etc. Everything complete. Cost new nearly laoo.tKi takes it. 0OFPRKK.B32 Rue 8t.,PMls.,Ps. PLAYS, Recitations snd Readings. catalogues. All dramatic W J papers. GALATEA t Do you know what that means 1 It not, come to Lawrence, Mass., and see the sight of your life; then buy a machine and clear 11,000 at some park this Summer, Sure money, Mus'. have stamp for particulars, terms and prlco list. Charles K. Weston, 132 Spruce Street, Lawrence, Mass. ONEMIJVINH I'iUTIlHE MACHINE, Combina- tion Stereoptlcon, eooft. Film, Song Slides, Gas Making Ouiflt, Electric and Calcium Humors, all complete In packing case, |7fi; cost $250. Will send for examination on receipt of express Charges. ALP. L. IIARSTN M CO,, Tel. M12-19. 188 East Uth St., New York. FOR SALE. S HHAL.L DONKEYS. No tricks. Black tent, 20xl»; High Diving Dog. Films. PROF. HARRY SMITH, (Iratg, Pa. FOH «ALE CHEAF-Plue Roller Orgsn Id tine condition. 8 extra rollers, ss lanes. Weigh! boxed, 260. 8. A. DltEISBACIl, Wstsontwn, Pa. KAPHAS THEATRIC/ L SYNDICATB- Amateurs coschod and placed. Careers managed for unknown srUsls. Coropsulos organized and fur- nished with plays, artlsbi, chorus girls and extras. (Wanted, Melodrama), 1031 BROADWAY, Mlh St., N. )'■ City. WASTED—Ilaujo Player, good, strong voice, with selection of catchy songs. Also Comedy Musical Man wllb songs snd gags. Work from a ONCRI alKDI"" carriage. Join AT < fGRt "MEDICINE CO., llox 103. Norwich, Conn. VOU SALE CIIBAP-The only Shark In U.S. Captured st CapeMsy, N. J.; one Shark Banner,7x12; Little Horse Banner, Dragon Banner, one Rat Eater Banner. W. P. MAKER, m W. Oerman St., Baltimore, Md. MTHOS, One Cent Each, any style, Send 20 cents for samples. JOHN OOKDON.N. W. cor. Eighth and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, Pa. RIPLE GALLERY OUTFITTKR*-0»llery Nov- elties. Largest m >noy makers, least Investment. E, E. UIPPLK, m Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. VOR iALE-oofl. Hound Ton, {oft. Middle; loft Hound Top, soft. Middle; 80ft. Round Top, 80ft. Middle; aoxwfl. Round End Tent. PBARL VAN, Horthvllle, N. Y.