The New York Clipper (March 1903)

68 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. March 14. INDIANA. Indianapolis.—At English's Opern Houao 'Ail. R Miller, manager).—David Warddil appeared for one performance, lu "Tho Auctioneer," Felt. 28, to u large nnd en. ilmalnHtle audience, anil repented his) big wieccss of hist season. "The Two Schools, Murch a, 4, drew very light business. Mm, Patrick Campbell U, 7, 'Florodura" 10, 11, Mm. Lungtry 12, Grace George, In "I'retty Peggy" iff- Park TtUUXU (DlckBon & Talbott, umn- ngvrs).— ISIllv II. Vmi and Nellie u'Nell I. In "Bolivar's 'lusy Day," Feb. 20-28, nilcd ilw liouac twice a day, and were satisfactory. 'Che Royal TAUptittunM, lu "Fotiterlaud," March 2-4, gave a clever performance, to mimclly business. "On the Stroke of Twelve 6 r>-7, "Bandit King" and "Cattlo King" 11-14. Empire Theatre (Cbsa. Blmmermnn, manager).—I'lill Sheridan's CHy Sports, week of 2, had one of the biggest open- ings of the Reason, while business held up fairly well during the week. Tho olio Is unusually strong. Roble's Knickerbockers week of 0, Clark's Itoynl Iturlcsiiucrs 1(1-21. liiiAND OPERA House (Sharer Zlegler, manager).—'J'ho fashionable vaudeville has rolled up another week of capacity business. The Five Dos Lucca, and Frank Kecnnn, as- Hinted by Dean F.dsall, were tbc features last week, nnd scored big. Itentix and Belles Octette, jnmes J. Morton, Sophie Burulmm. Mr. and Mrs. Mary Murphy, Worden and (iluOlsh. -Miller and Krcsko, and tho bio- scope tilled out a very strong bill. For week of il: Adelaide Herrmann. Mr. and Mrs. Kobyns, ltd. I.atcll, l'nullne Meron, ■Inuics Thornton, Znra nnd Kara, Glllctt'g musical dogs, and tho bioscope. , Dnllan.—At the Opera IIouso ((Jen, Anzy, manager).—"Happy Hooligan" drew well Feb. ill. "Side Trucked," 2.'1; "I'ecks Had IJov" bad heavy business 28, matinee mid night. Coming: Al. il. Wilson, lu "A 1'rlnce of Tatters," March 4; Chas. D. Her- man, In "Othello," 5; matinee 0, "Komeo nnd Jullcl." and night. "Tho Lion's Mouth;" Knthryn Kidder, In "An Eyo for an Lye;" Anna Kvn Fay, 0-12. Camp Street Theatre (Joe Mills, mali- nger).—The people 2-7: Grace,Hess, Chas. Ward, Nellie Cook, Ham Owens, Edith La Marr, Margaret Darker, Frank Luce, Jim Wolfe, Hilly Ucinsoy-Bradlinm, Juuiiltu, and Hubbard, the trump Juggler. Notes, —llauda lto»no Is booked to play In Hallux Auditorium 0-11. Heavy advuuca sale Itcccntly a deal was made where- by the Grand changes hands from the mnu- ngcroent of Huff & McNcal to Jake Bcuwnrz, the former popular manager. Mr. Bchwnrz will make 'quite a number of changes In the theatre. . < ■ i Austin.—At Hancock's Opera House (Geo. Walker, manager).—"Peck's Had Hoy" drew crowded houses at matinee and night Feb. 23. "Happy Hooligan" pleased n small house 24. Chas. P. Herman, lu "Othello," 20; matinee 20, "Komeo and Ju- liet," and' at night "Macbeth," drawing good houses fit each performance. Duo: "The Denver Express" March 0, Casselton's Concert Co. 10. "Ten Nights In a Bar Room" I". Eleanor Kobson 18, "Lost River" 20, "Tlio Irish Pawnbrokers" 21. nnd Parley. Business, week of 2-7 was fair. . Bostock'h Animal 8uow contluucs to do a rusblug business. ■ l'eteralmr*.—At tho Academy of Music (Wni. E. French, manager).—Gorton's Min- strels was fairly, well patronized March it. The performance was good. "The Prisoner of Zemin" was well received by u fair house Feb. 2". "Huclo Hcz" Is due March 10. Lynchburff.—At the Opera House (F. M. Dawson, manager).—"The Prisoner of Kendo," Feb. 28, came, to good bouse, and gave a fair performance. Harris-Parkinson Stock Co.. Murch 2-7, drew good houses: nightly. "Florodoru" comes 11, at advanced prices. »»» MICHIGAN. KKNTUCKV. ♦ *» TENNESSEE. Evnnsviile.—At the Grand Opera House (C. J. Scholz, manager).—An extremely good company presented ''The Suburban" Feb. 25. Tin- Castle Squaro Opera Co., 28, gave two pi'iTormnnces, to pocked bouses, and at both "Carmen" and "Faust" somo excellent voices were heard. "Foxy Grandpa," week of March 2, played to n fair liouac and gave satisfaction. Hmm good specialty work was Introduced. Adelaide Thurston Is booked (1, In "At Cozy Corners:" "Tholmn" 7, "Arizona." 11. Rogers llros. 1<1, Mm. Flsko 18, Al. II. Wilson 10, "Flurodora" 21. Pkom.h'h TiiEathe (C. J. Scholz, mana- ger).—This house was crowded from cellar to dome March 1, and "A Trip to Switzerland" wim given to flic entire satisfaction of nil. The Knickerbocker Burlcsqnors come 8, "Tho Convict's Daughter" 10, Rico & Barton's Iturlcsiiiicrs 22. ' Notkh. —All records for matinee perform- ances were broken by the Castle Square opera Co. Owing fn delayed trains In i-oming from Indlanai>olls the performance) wiih not begun until almost G o'clock nnd lusted until almost 8. The evening 'per- formance wns delayed until after 0 o clock. .Joe Hurk, secretary and treasurer of both the Grand and People's, will have a benefit shortly. Somo professional talent will probably take part. » ■ Marlon.—At tlio Indiana (10. L. Klnne- nurn, manager).—-A small audlenca wit- nessed tho presentation of "The Rivals," by < lie Jolfersonn. Henrietta Crosmnn will come March 4, In "Madeline." Sho wan booked to play "Tho Sword of tlio King," but tlio flro at tlio Pike Thcntre, Clncin- null, destroyed her scenery and wardrobe, anil "Madolliio" will bo presented Instead. "Tlte Suburban" It), "At Cozy Corners" 13, Vngcl's Minstrels 18, Jefferson Do Angella Tim GiiAao (K. I.. Klnticinan, manager). —Wine, Woman and Song Co. wns seen to lulvimtngo Feb. 25, In two performances. "New York Day by Day" was given llvo pro»eiitutlonn, to excellent patronage, 20-28. "A Poor Relation" comes March (I, "Tracy, i lie Outlaw," 7; "Tho llesurrectlou" 0, "An Orphan's Prayer" 14, Ulack Puttl 17, "For Her Hake" 20, -"Pickings from Puck" 21. Notes. —Tlio nuuiinl State Estedfod wiih held nt tlio Indiana Feb. 28, and was largely attended by musicians from this and other States. Excellent programmes were rendered and ninny prices distributed A May Musical KcBtlal will ho held at the ludlumt ■•Hrly In May, given by the Marlon Oratorio Society. They will bo assisted by the Munclo May Festival Chorus, of 1100 voices, anil ilio event promises to bo the best, from u musical staudpnlnt, ever given here. «»« » TEXAS. Houston.—At Sweeney & Coomb's Opern Ilnuso (Ben B. Lewis, manager).—Al. II. Wilson, In "A Prince of Tatters," Feb. 20, by hlH excellent singing nnd acting, aud sup- ported by u capable company, won tho guod win of an Immense house. "Happy Ilooll- min," 20, gave a snappy performance, to big business, Knthryn Kidder, 27, In "An Eye fur an Eye," had two Immense bouses, at advanced prices. "Sldu Tracked." Murch 2, iniil n big house. "Tho Deliver Express," It, bail a fair house. Ruin Interfered with llm business. Duo: Giiguim and Pollack 4-11,' "Tlio Heart of Miirylund" 12. Standaku Theatre (Alvlrto & Lussere, nm lingers nnd proprietors).—Business, end- ing S. to tho capacity of the house, l'copla 2-7 : Mr. nuil Mrs. J. T. Grimes, .lake Coy, 1 j-ncst Bnlley, Bert D. Uooue. Annie, Mamie ami .lulln Flore, lllnes and Kimball, Franlc i'oniar, .lennle Howard, Eleanor Dunbar. Ml. Inuo nnd Alrln, Dot Collins, Fny B. Delmar, Muv Vun Coltou, Charles Gates and Tom Kelly. Notes. —Hen B. Lewis, formerly treas- urer nnd assistant niniiugur undor tho Into 1 'd. Bergman, inauager of Sweeney & Coomb's opera House, has, by his faithful and uttcu- i Ivc iwrforniuneo of duties, won the appro- bation of malinger nnd lessee, Henry Green- wall, who lias promoted Trensurer Lewis in the position of miiiingur Mrs. Kutlt- i yn Kidder, while playing lu Victoria, Texas, Fob. 28, to nn linineiise house, lu "All Eye for nu Eye," had the performance brought !•• mi nbrupt nnd unforiuniite ending In tho orst not, as Miss Kidder fainted. Hcstorn- lives were applied, but It wns Impossible for in'i' to ii'suuio her role, mid the audience mis dismissed by the manager, with the an- nouncement that money would be refunded. Miss Kidder is suffering from nervous pros- iinl Inn, due to over work. She left for Sim .\iitoiilo March 1, lu try mid till uu engage- ment there. il. "Worth.—AtOrecnwiill's Opera House i I'hll. W, (ireenwnll, manager).—"Peck's Itml Bay'' had n lop heavy house Fob. 2<l. i lias. D. lleriuau and Hie Wnrdo company opened Mured ,". for two nights, lu reis-r- miy, Al. II. Mils.ni, In "A 1'rlnce of Tat- li»M," eunii'H r>: Kutiir.vn Kidder, In "An Kve for an llye," (I; Morey Slock Co. H-K1, iiieimur Hiilison, In "Audrey," 14; "The Irish l'nwiibrokers" HI. st.vnkaiui Tiikatiiii (Fnnik De Deque. manager).—Murray nnd Mack presented iheir iiinuslng one net comedy, "Epitaphs." us a curtain raiser. Week of 2. The openings uri'o: l.uee nnd Luce, Lillian I». Chester, and Palsy Hell. Kltebl and Ritchie held "ver, und presented niiuilier neat nerolinlle mm, The other people: J. K. Kelly, L. J. Murk, lid Tom Wiled, Lee Edmonds. Nellie Williams, Lulu Liiwtun, Grnco Wllllnms, Lulu Dc Mar nud Tom Fey. The week npi'iieil to a big house. Chown Tihsatiih (I'hll. Epstein, mnnii- uor). —Evans, Dcvees ntul Evnus, charneter in'i, and Saul Harris were the new people at (his home week of 2. Those holding over: McLean and Hull, Rose H. Mltelielt, ins. Tlioinpson. Resale Gordon. Lizzie Mlt- - hell, »i,otllu Colton. and Ada Yule. An nonislng fnn-e, eulltlrd "Mr. Slaughter, of 'ivxiiK.'' liy the slock. The openlug was li'llVf, . ». _ — -, HeuipHU.—At tlio Nc,w Lyceum Theatre (Frank Gray, manager).—Tlio Bostonlans Javo two-performances, presenting "Robin lond" and "Mold Marian," Feb. 20, 27, to packed houses. Grace Van Htuddlford was accorded n roost cordial reception, ns was IL Clay Barnabeo and William U. McDon- ald, Jos, S|>ear's comedians came afternoon nnd night of 28. to fair business. Mr. Spears, who Is a Mcmphlan, was busy shak- ing hands with his friends, Sorrentlno's llanda Rossa, In three concerts, March 1, 2, played to fair attendance. Tho band Is su- perior to any that has visited the city this season. "Audrey," with Eleanor Robson In tho title role, was billed to appear a, 4. After the lint pcrforlmanco Miss Robson contracted a severe cold, and was unable to appear. ■ Her engagements for tho ensuing week were canceled. The house was dark'4. Coming: "Hapny noollgan" 10, "Tho Show Girl" II, Al. If. Wilson 10, Tim Murphy 17, Knthryn Kidder 18, Rogers Bros. 20, 21. Hoi'KiKS' Grand Oit.ua House (A. II. Morrison, monnger):—"East Lynne" was prcBcnteil" , wcek of 2, to splendid houses. Lucia Moore, as Lady Isabel, made a hit. Uobt. Wayne, lu tho character of Archibald Carlylc, and Arthur Mackley, as Sir Fran- cis Levlson, gnvo satisfaction. The other members of tho company were up to the standard. In the vaudeville, Burton and Brooks, humorous conversationalists, pleased. Fanny Rice received many encores. For week of 0, "Alabamu." AuniTomuM (BenJ. M. Stnlnback, mana- ger).—Anna Eva Fay closed a most suc- cessful engagement Feb. -H. The house mis dark March 2, S. A henetlt minstrel performance wns tendered Treasurer Young 4. Mr. Young was the star of the occa- sion, and received nn ovation. Coming: Local entertainment 12, "Hans Hanson" 13, !'!• • .- ii ■ s NiimIivIHc- At the Grand (Mrs. T. J. Boyle, manager).—Tho Boyle Stock Co. made u hit during: tlio past week with the produc- tion of "An American Citizen," and good business was the result. Eugene Moore Is proving that he Is truly tho lead, and has gretit versatility, as his work from tho heavier lines of Shakespeare to the modem comedy hits been capital. Miss Keuuark lust week appeared to great advantage, dressing ii ud acting the part to perfection Tba work of the other members of the company was fully up to expectations. Boyle Stock Co.. In "Woman Against Woman." 0-14. . Vknuomb (W. A. Sheetz, manager).— Tho Vomlomo Stock Co., In "A Ollded Fool," did excellent business tbc pust week. Wal- ter Kdwurds wns well suited to his role, and his many ndmlrers never tiro of seeing him lu such productions of clean comedy. Veu- doine Stock Co., lu "Blu Vun Winkle," 014. Andrew Robson. lu "Richard Carvel," ilrcw n lurgo audience 4. Note —Mrs, Boy la, at the closo of her seiiHin here, takes the company, for a Sum- mer's engagement, to Toronto, Can. (TiiilOiiitioKii-—Now Opera nouse (Paul It. Albert, manager).—"Arizona," Feb. 23, came, to S. R. o„ both uiutlneo und night. Georgia Minstrels, 27, did well. "Alien of old VIuremics," March 2, bad a good audi- ence, und pleased. "Lost River," a, drew well. "Richard Carvel," 5, hud good busi- ness. Coming: Black Pnttl s Troubuilours 7. Lyceum 10, West's Minstrels 0, "Happy HooUgnu" 12. Dr. Windsor 12-14, "Mr. Jolly of Jollot" 18. "Hello, Bill," 20, "Sweot Clover" 21, Knthryn Kidder 23, Ellery's ltiillun Buud 24, Lyceum 27. ■ <«» — VIHGINIA. Detroit.—At the Detroit Opera House (C. J. Whitney, manager).—Mrs. LoDgtry. lu 'The Cross Ways," played, to llberul patronage, week of March 2. The company was good and well cast, the scenery most elaborate and In excellent taste. Rice h "Show Girl" week of 0, Kyrle Bellow, In "A Gentleman of France," week of 10. Lyceum nouns (K. D. Stair, manager). —"Peck arid His ' Mother In Law" drew crowded houses week of 2. The piece was one of the best of Its kind seen here for some time. Graceful, and attractive acro- batic dancing by the Three Sisters Fnust, nud too dancing by Ariel were somo of the Kpeclal numbers of merit. "Supcrba" week of O. Whitney Tm»m (E. D. Stair, mana- ger).—"Not Guilty" was presented by an excellent company, to packed houses, week of 1. "The Little Waifs" week of 8. TEJtri.E TnEATna (J. H. Moore, mana- ger).—Tho attractions for week of 0 are: Paulino Hall.- the Four Lukens, Powell's Electric Theatre, Scott and Wilson. Baker nnd Lynn, Lew Sully, Carlton and Tcrre, Hal Godfrey and Co.. presenting "A Very Bad Boy;" Harry Hedrlx nnd Ada Pres- cott. Last week's bill wns good throughout, and big attendance wns the rule. Avenue Theatre (H. II. Lumkln, mana- ger).—The bill for week of 0 Includes: Al- cldo Cnpltalnc, Cnnfleld nnd Carleton, In "Tho Hoodoo and the Photographer;" Blnns, Blnns and Blnns, Parlos Brothers, McMalum nnd Chnpcllo, Mack ami Elliott, In "Tho New Minister;" Chas. Ernest, Nora Bayes, American vltagraph. Last week's bill wns up to tho usual standard, nud tlio attend- ance big. Emimiie Theatre (Win. Campbell, mana- ger).—The Brigadier* Burlesnucrs drew good houses week of 1. One of the strong features of tho show wns the singing of the quartet composed of Nellie Burt. Eddie Hayes, Lou Harvey and Joe Palmer. The Parisian Widows week of 9. a GrnnA it lipids. —At the Now Powers (J. W. Spooner, manager).—"The Gny Lord Quex," Feb. 24, played, to a crowded house. -.Iiiincs K. Hnckctt, In "The Crisis," packed the house Mnrch 2. at advanced prices. Com- ing: Grace George. In "I'retty Peggy." 7; Kyrle Uellcw 10, Mrs. Patrick Campbell 11, "The Suburban" 17, Frank Daniels 10, "Ari- zona" 21. Giiasd Opeiia IIrn.su (Orln Stall- mana- ger).—"A Thoroughbred Tramp," 1-1. played lo crowded houses. Coming: "Two Little Waifs" Ci-7. "For Her Children's Suke" fi- ll, and "Just Struck Town" 12-14. Smith's Oi-kba House (Mrs. W. B. Sinllli. manager).—M. M. Thels' Wlue, Woman and Song did an excellent business Inst week. Week of 0. W. II. Tuhart's Tiger Mnids Co. Note.— On account of flnauuclal loss Col. J. M. Wood has given tip the management of the Now Powers Theatre. J. W. Spoon- er assumes that responsibility. • Dnttte Creek.—At tbc Post Theatre (E. R. Smith, manager). — "A Thoroughbred Tramp" drew a fair sized house Feb. 27. "Not Guilty" pleased a guod house 28. Sylvia Lynden, In "The Guy Lord Quex." gave excellent satisfaction, to good attend- ance, March .*!. "Hearts of Oak" did fair business ii. Booked: "Pretty Peggy" 10, Paul Gilinoro II, Stetson's "Uncle Tom" 12, Kyrle Bellew, lu "A Gentleman of France," 18; "A Warm Mntcb" 14. "Just Struck Town" 1C, "Arizona" 10, "A Couutry Kid" 21. Note. —Sum Hamhlln, who advertised Ham- blln's Opera House for lease. In Till! Clipi'ER, slates that be bus been deluged with letters, and has leased the house to N. II. Wldger, of Hillsdale, Mich., who has the Underwood Oiicru House, at that city, aud conducts tho Buw Reese Park Summer resort near there, and also the opera house at Katun Rapids, Mleb. Louisville At Macauley's'«•"*» (Jno T. Mncuu cy, manager).—'The lrluie of Pilsen" came March 2-4. attracting good houses. "The Two Schools" followedI B-7, to t'ulr business. For week of 0, 'Ben Bur. Ave.nue Tueatiie (Chas. A. Shaw, nag uger).—"Bolivar's Busy Day" established Itself the first performance, 2. and tbrougb- out the week ilrcw big, audiences. Por week of 8, "The Little Church Around the %ucki,voiiA)r Theatre (Wballeo Bros., iiumogers).—Ruble's Knickerbockers gave an Inturestlus performance of burlesque and specialties, to good crowds, during week of •• Clark's Royals 0-14. . .... ■mii-LE Tiieatm: (J. D. Hopkins, inaiia- KC r).—The bill presented week of 3 proved an attractive one. and drew good attend- ance The new people engaged for week of o arc: Ellnore Sisters, Evn Mudge. VVerden and Gladlsh. Wcnona and Frank, Ellsworth and Burt, Bryant and Savllle, and the Mo- graph. < Paducnii At the Kcutncky (James E. English, manager).—Eleanor Robson, in "Audrey," hud a good house March Z and cavo eminent satisfaction. Adelaide Thurs- ton, lu "At Cozy Corners," was very plcus- Ing :!. and had n good reception. "Maloney s AVeddlng," 7. hnd fair business. Coming: "The Convict's Daughter" 0 "Arizona" 10, "Pickings from Puck" 12, Tim Murphy U, Rice's "Show Girl" 14, Harry Bcresforrt, In "Tbo Wrong Mr. Wright," 10; "Florodoru" 17 Note.— Mr. English, of the Kentucky, with bis partner In several theatrical ven- tures, Olllo Mack, recently secured the rights of "Bolty Tolty" from Weber & 1-TeMn, and will put It out with a star cnat next year. ■ • + «♦ IOWA. Frank-and Grade Graham, nnd the Le Kim,,- Sisters, wit h William E. Lewis lu advance, CALIFORNIA. Cediir RupldH.—At Greene's Opera House (Will 8. Collier, business manager).—"King Los Anffeles.—Los Angeles Theatre (H . C Wyatt, manager).—The Los Angeles Sym- phony Orchestra, assisted by Wilfred Klam- rorh, tilled the bill of attractions at this house week ending Feb. 28 by appearlne at a matinee 25. "David Belasco's Oomnanv Murch 6, 7, in "The Heart of Maryland '■ Virginia Drew Trescott and company pre- sent "Stratbinore" and "Tho Resurrection" 10, 21, Charles B. Hanford 2a and week In repertory. Moiiohco's BW3bank Theatbh (Oliver Mo- rosco, manager).—Saylor and Miller present "A Stranger in New York," with Jack Campbell and Harry Cnsbman lu the casl Mnrch 1-7. Ralph Stuart then begins a six weeks' engagement, opening with "Prince Otto." Orpheom (Clarence Drown, manager) — Features 2 and week: Lola Yberrl, lu "A Dream of tho Dance;" Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Barry, In "A Skin Game;" Franco Piper Colo and Johnson, Jobu T. Sullivan aud Margaret Athertou, In "Coptatn Hunting- ton;' Les Dumonds, and the Hartlncttl Troupe. Big business. Stuntb. —Morosco's Burbank Theatre has a very attractive drop curtain Zeli,, dc Lussan, recovered from her Illness, up. pears at the Los Angeles Theatre, 12 Florence Roberts and company play four weeks at Morosco's Burbank Theatre, b> ginning April 10 James Nciil and cum. puny ure pluylug their way through to Cin- cinnati, where, after concluding mi engage- ment, they will take a vacation, Mr. aud Mrs Nelil going to Europe. They return hero for another engagement at Morosco's Bur. hank Theatre fn July Douglas Flint who came here with Frank Daniels, Is In a bad way physically Jaroslay Kuclan and l'ietro Mascagnl arc two attractions promised by Manager Lea Bebymcr for curly dates. 4> ■ OREGON. N»rf«lk.—At tho Academy of Music VS. O. licntb. liniuuger), —Ed. Garvin presented "Mr. Jolly of Jollct" Feb. 27, 28, to very satisfactory returns. The show was u thor- oughly enjoyable one. "Alice of Old Vlu- ceuues" Is booked for March 6, "A Texas Steer" 0. Primrose & Dockstndcr 7, Rlcluird Mansfield 0, Lulu Glaser 10, the Four Co- buns Hi, "Florodura" 14. lluAMiY-TiiE.vi'uu (Juke Wells, manager). —Business week of 2 was unusually good. "Busy lz/.y" wus tho attraction, nud to say that It made good would bo putting It mild- ly. After nil absence of several weeks tho Geo. Fnwcott Stock Co. will return for week of 0, with "Siberia" as the offering. Mr. Fnwcott Is extremely popular with the pa- trons of Ibis house, nnd, notwithstanding Hint the Lenten season line begun, the busi- ness outlook for week of 0 Is excellent. Iluoi; Theatre (Abb. Smith, manager). —People for week of March 0: Nellie Rum- ford. May Wilson. Ada Dale, Polly Howard, Nellie August. Billy Clarke, Georgo Jerome, mill Mat. Connors. Business Is pood. New AmuTonn.'M Theatre (J. H, Bar- ton, malinger).—For week of 0: The Boy- dels. Stanley aud Curiunuelln, dipt. Sidney lllniiinu, Carrlo Bauiilnger, nud Euillu Do Melville. ' Business Is good. t ' Richmond.—At the Academy of Music (Thus. Ii, U'nlb, tnaunger).—Tbo house Is dark Mnrch 0. Richard Miinslleld, In "Ju- lius CKsiir.". ranies 1U, The boliso Is already wild. ' Curtain rises at 7.:t0. to permit Mr. Mnuntletd to catch n train South. Lulu ((In- ner follows 11, for one night; "Florodora" comes 12, for two nights, and tho Four Coliiius close the week 14. Gertrude Cogli- Inn, In "Alice of Old Vluecnnes," played, to n good house, 4. Primrose and Dockstndcr s Minstrels came, lo full houses, 0. "A Texas Sliwr" drew packed bouses 7. Hhou (Cliiis. McKec. manager).—Geo. Sidney's "Busy Izxy" will 1111 tho week of P. Among tho peoplo nro: Anulo Murtcll, Fred Wyckoff. Florenco Ackley, Edward Chirk, Lllo Bloodgood, Daniel Sullivan, l'riiuk Gibbons. Maud Campbell, Will J. Ho- Tjan mid Evelyn-Granger. Tho Goo. F«w- ei'tt Co. did ft S. It. O. business all week ot •> "' Putnam's TnE.vTnn (Fred W, Putnam, ninnairert,—The now peoido for 0-14 are: Llllln Murdy, Annie Rnrkley. Rose La Mont, Fraukle llnwley, Blrdlo Unulaud, und Muriy SnHtlnaw,—At tliu Academy of Music (John II. Davidson, miiiiiiger).—"Tho Heart of Chicago," Feb. M-t, came, to good house. Field's Minstrels did blu business 117. "The Gay Lord Quex" drew u fulr house 28. Com- ing: "A Thoroughbred Trump" March 7, Kyrle Bellew 13, "Down by the Sou" 13, Paul Gllmore 14, Frank Dnulels -JO. Jefpeii'h Tiidatiie (T. D, Baniford & Sum Murks, malingers) .—Excellent business. Week of March 2: Uniiis nnd Nina. Bander and Lavelle, tho Milliards, Mile. Nlnu, Eleanor Butler, Harry lister, vltagraph. ■ JiickHiiii.—At the Athenaeum (H. J. Porter, nuiuiigor).—Sylvln Lyudeu, splendidly bUplKirted by Hrnudou Hurst nud an utilclcnt. compiiuy. III "Gay Lonl Ouex," March 4, hud light business. Otis Skinner, In "Luzarrc." wns royally received by a good house Ii. Due: "Uncle Josh Spruceby" II, "The Spnn of Life" 7, Grnco George, lu "Pretty Peggy," 0; "The Tyranny of Tenrs" 12. Buy City.—At Armory Theatre (W. I, Daunt, manageri.—"The Gay Lord Qiicn" drew n fair sized audience Feb. 27. Al. <!. Field's Mlustrels packed the bouse to tlio doors and pleased everybody 28. Coming: Paul Gllmore. in "The Tyranny nt Tears," March Kl; "Down by the Sea" 14. I.iiiihIuu;. —At Balrd's Opera House (Fred J. Williams, malinger).—"The Gay Iiord Quex" delighted a small audience Mnrch 3. "Ileurla of Oak" came 4, to fulr business. "A Thoroughbred Tramp" fol- lowed f>. to paying house. Otis Skinner pleased a large house 0. Due: Kyrle Bellew 0, Frank Dnulels 12. Kuliiinnmiio.—At the Academy of Music (It. A. Bush, manager).—James K. Duck- ed, supported by an excellent company, In "Tho Crisis," completely packed tbo house with one oftlie most eutliuslustie audiences Murch il, Hie attraction proving the drauith: event of tho season from nu artistic stand- point ns well as a revenue ylclder. Tho Kennedy Players, in repertory, will opeu u week d engagement 0. « ■ » WASHINGTON. aid lsio" 14, "ilnllroad Jack" 17, "The White Slave" 10. "The Younger Brothers, Bank Robbers," 20; Murray & Mack 21. Notes. —J. A. Martin, nhenil of "A Breezy Time," and Jnck Sawyer, In advance of "Hunting for Hawkins," were here Feb. 28. J. Toxcn Worm, ahead of "Captain Jinks," was In town Mnrch (I Ed. Barron, representing "A Royal Slave," wns In the city. 2-4... .George Bowles, business manager for "The Chaperons," was here 4. ......Tlios. C. Rynn. ahead of "Wns She to Blame," wns In town 4, tn route to Marlon. Dcs MoIiich. —At Foster's Opera nouse (Win. Foster, manager).—"The Tyranny ot Tenrs" drew well Feb. 2(1. "Are You n Ma- son?" come SInrch 2, to big business. "King Dodo." 3, iilnyed to .4. R. O. Coming: "Cap- tnln Jinks'' 7. Mrs. Wruno, in "Unornu," 12; "The Cliiincrons" 13. 14. Marguerlta Sylva, In "Tho Strollers," 19; Mrs. Patrick Camp- bell 24. Grand Oit.ua House (Wm. Foster, mnn- nger).—"A Rugged Hero" came, to big busi- ness, Feb; 20-28. "Pcunsylanln" drew largo audiences March 2-1. "Dice of Death" 5-7. "The Moonshiner's Daughter" 0-11, "The White Slave" 12-14. Murray nnd Mack 10-18, "Hunting for Hawkins" 10-21. Note. —Prof. Heft's Symphony Concert took place nt Foster's 4, and wus well at- tended. i Keokuk.—At tho Keokuk Opera, nouse (Edmund Ynegor Jr., manager).—"San Toy," Feb. 27, hud a poor bouse. The ad- vance sale for "Tlio Chaperons." March 11, Is very large. Ill Henry's Minstrels ap- pears luutliiei) aud nlgbt. 7, und the out- look in advance Is good. Coming: "The Christian" 9, .Mason mid Mason, In "Ru- dolph and Adolph," 10. "King Dodo" 12. Note. —The memorial number of The fMPVEit was by fur the hnudsomest Issue of a dramatic paper ever seen hew. News- dealers sold out their supplies, which were largely Increased, within six hours of their in-rival. Never before has there been such u demand for any special issue of a dramatic paper. i Dubuque.—At tbo Grand Opera House (Wm. T. Umbel, manuger).—"Sally lu Our Alley" had u large house Feb. 211, and gave an excellent performance. "Davit! Ilariini,'' 24 (Its second iippuuruuce hero), delighted a full bouse. "You Yoiisou" hail its usual nltendance 2(1. Coining: Frank Daniels, In "Miss Simplicity." ii; Jefferson De Angel Is 10, tho Flints, hypnotists. 11-14; Howard Dorset Repertory Co., 10-21, at popular prices, Cii.itks Ori:u.\ llou.su.—Korck's Wonder Workers Medicine Company, in repertory, 2, "Pinafore" is in uctlrit preparation bv ama- teurs, under the direction of Prof. Buhner, aud will be given lu April. I'orllnud,—At tlio Marqunm Grand (Cal- vin Helllg, manager).—Mile. Zellc de Lus- san was heard In song recital Feb. 24, under the management of Lois Steers. Tho rccltol was well nttended. Dan Sullv did fair business 25, 20, with "Tbo Old Mill Stream." Anna Held did the limit 27, 28, In "The Little Duchess." People were turned away nt each performance, Including matluee Coming: "Lovers' Lnne" March 2-4, Nance O'Neill .1-7. Chns. B. Hanford 11. CominAY'H XmtMH (John V Cordrnv. mnuager).—Sam Morris hnd two big houses Mnrch 1 to see "The Peddler's Claim." Kmite Erlckson did good business week ot 22. presenting "The Man from Sweden." "The Man from Mexico" will bo seen 8-11 and "The Game Keeper" 12-15. Baker's Theatre (George L. Baker, mini- ngcr).—The Bnker Theatre Stock Co. drew lis usiinl two packed houses 1 to sen "Becnuse She Loved Him So." "The Ureut Dlumond Robbery" did good business week of Feb. X\! "Captain Swift" will be put on March 8. FltEPERICKSBURO Music II.M.L (John Cas- sidy, manager).—Stewart and Lu Croix, Flora Du Lois, Will Davla'. Ida Rosslter. John Davis, Helena, Clara Edwards, Ame- nta, the Margosons, the Woodtliorpes, Julia Hrnclutrd, Ida Howell, Veruou Sisters, Ida Clayton, Amy Stanley, tho Great Carroll, 'dole Errol. Ella Howard, two act musical burlesque, "Tho Two Offuns." Fritz's New Theatre (A. Dollmau, mali- nger) .—MacDonald and Cnrlllc. May Stan- ley, Madeline Earl, Lillian Howe. Flora Franks, Alf. T. James, Jessie Hereford, Lil- lian Starr, Dave Rafael, Chester, Jennie Culshard. Erickson'8 Music Hall (n. D. Grlffln, manager).—Mac Trescott, Juunltn Couil, Ladles' Ideal Orchestra, Mae E. (Hidden. director. Blaster's Concert Hall (Ell B. Davis, manuger).—Leonore, Delia Walsh, Belle Lawrence, Annie Goldle, Clara Edwards. ■ ARKANSAS. Fort DoiIkc —At tbo Midland Tlieutro (Beth Mescrvoy, lessee).—Tbo Cbusu-Llster Co. opened, week of March 2, to S. K. O. business. "Tlio Royal Slave" did a fulr business Feb. 27. On the wuy: "Fur Her Suku" March 12, "A Gambler's Daughter" AlOIOOT Hall (J. C. Parsons, proprietor.) —Carl ljulst's Military Bond 11. . Tneonin.—At the Tacoinn Theatre (Calvin Helllg, manager).—Horry Corson Clarke, Feb, 2U-2&, draw fair business. Mile. Zello do Lus- san. assisted by Angela Fronanl, 2(1, had good attendance. The advance sale for Anna Held. March :i, Indicates n packed house, nt double prices. "Coriauton," 1, 2, Is heav- ily billed. Coming: "Tbc Cowboy and the I*idy." Kate Clnstou, W. II. Crane, Nnuco O'Neill. Lyceum Titeatre (Dean Worley, mana- ger).—The Jessie Shirley Co. did a good week's business Feb. 2.1-28, In a repertory of good plays. "Man from Mexico" .March 1 (return engagement). Lb PsTtr Theatre. —Week of Feb. 28: Carroll, slack wire walker; McDonald and Cnrlylc. comcdlnnn; Obnmn, Juggler; Allen Hnone and Jessie Gordon. In "The Lass from Mnyo." Business Is good, _, lliirlliiKtoii—At tho Grand Opera House (tluimherllu, Harrington & Co., managers). —Mason & Jtiisnii came Feb. 20, lo it fair bouse, and created a lnrge amount of fun "Sally lu Our Alley," 117. drew Hue attend- ance nt 1op prices. JerT De Augells und his company came 28. to n tine audience. "Peck's Ibid Boy," Murch 2, came, to n fair house, and pleased. Paul Gllmore mid nn excellent support delighted smoil alteudnnce !l. "minting for Hawkins." 4, lind light receipts. Coming: "King Dodo" lo, "The Christian" VJ, "Captain Jinks" la. "Railroad Jack" 14, Murray Comedy Co, 10-21. Boone.—At Ado's Opera DoiiBotWIlev & Ivlrby, uinnugcrs).—Mae Rrouson, In "Cali- fornia," played, 1o n full house, Feb. ^8, giving good satisfaction, Company report excellent business this season. ''Pennsyl- vania." March ft. drew nu excellent house, and audience wns well pleased. Coming: "Hunting for Hawkins" It, "A Gambler's Daughter" 12, "A Breezy Tiino" 14. Clinton.—At the Economic Theatre (Bus- hy Bros., managers).—"Tho Princess Chic" pleased n largo uudlencc Feb. 20. "Railroad .luck" hud two big houses 28. "Tho Chap- erons" bad excellent business March 2. and gnvo ono ot the best performances of tho season. Coining: Tho Flints, hypnotists. n. 10; Jefferson De Angclls 11, Creutore mid his bund 13, Cbnse-Llster Theatre Co. 10-2X Little Itock—At the CapKul Theatre (Chus, T. Taylor, manager).—''The Eleventh Hour" came Feb. 28. to fair blslness. "Irish Pawnbrokers" did good business March 2. Hands Rossa drew a large sized audience 3. Due: "Arizona" 5, "Audrey" 0, "A Wlau Member" 7, "Show Girl" 9, "Peck's Bud Boy" 10. "Side Tracked" 11, "Old Arkansas" 12, Al. Wilson 18, 14, Katbcrlne Kidder 10. Wurde's Company 17, "Other People's Money'' l J. Note. —."Audrey" :cancelcd on account of serious Uluess of Eleanor Robsou, in Mem- phis. ■ ■ Lincoln.—The Oliver (Zeliruug A Craw- ford, managers).—"The Telephone Girl"was very satisfactorily presented, before n largo house. Feb. 25. Shlpiuun Bros.' production of "Tlio Prisoner of fcendn" proved a wlu- ner 20. "A Roynl Slave" was greeted by u fulr business, three performances, 27, 28. The Weeks Concert Co., supporting Edwin Weeks, impersonator, aniused u packed house March '2. This eutertaluiuent was the eighth of the Y. M. C. A. series. Katherlne Wll- laid. In "The Power Behind the Throne." drew good business ii. Wm. II. Brady's "Lovers' Lane" Co. pleased u crowded house ■1. Rose Cogblnu, ns "The Second Mrs. Tnu- quorny." gave a very meritorious perforin- niice, to nu excellent house, C. "The White Slave" Co. did fulrly good business 0, 7- Booked: "Devil's Auctlou" 10. Crentore nnd his Italian band 11, Murray & Mack, in "A Nlgbt on Broadway," la: "PenuHylvnnlu" i:t. 14, "California" 10. Daniel Sully 17. "Solly In One Alley" 18, "Weary Willie Walker" 20, 21. llusttiiKM.—At tlio Kerr Opera House (Geo. Stevenson, manuger).—"Shore Acres" nunc, lo fair business, Feb. «. Ellery's Italian Band plnyed. to a packed bouse, 11. "The Gladiator" played, to a smnll house. 12. C.urninlnc 25. "For Her Suke" did n fair business 28. Coming: "A Gambler'* Daughter" March 4. "The Telephone Girl" 7. "The Devil's Auction" 0. "Wenrv Willie Walker" 10. "A Wise Wonuin" 17, "Our New Minister" 18. *♦♦ WEST VIRGINIA. * Whcvlinx.—At the Court Theatre (11. R. Friuizhclni, manager).—"Sky Furm." Feb. 28. bad good business. "Florodoru." March .". 4, hud good business. Coming: Tim Murphy 0, J. U. Stoddart la, Hnvorly's Minstrels 14. Giiand OlT.tiA llorsn (Chas. A. Fclnler. manager).—"Alnska." Feb. 20-88, had good business. Bennett & Moulton Dramatic Co., busl- matle 'Weary business. Bennett & Moulton Drauiutic Co., March 2-4. In repertory, enme. to big busi- ness. Coming: Dennett & Moulton Dramatic i;9.- . r " 7 ' " 1 ' 1 "' Minister's Son" 0-11, "Weary Wllllo Wulkcr" 12-14. MsU-rNvlllc—At tho Auditorium Tlir- ntre (A. R, Doyle, muniiger).—"Jew" .Tames," Feb. 28, had a fair house. Big ndvnuce sale for Tim Murphy Mnrch 10i Due: "Weary Willie Wnlker ,r 14, Agnes Ar- deck 17, "Through the Centre of the Earth" 4«» — Roster of the Taylor Stock Co., which opened at Clinton, Mass., March. 0: II. <\ Taylor, solo owner mid manager; Frank Armstrong, Mnrle Worren, Harry Star, Wilbur Slraonds. Claude Cnlllcotte, Proctor Currier, E. J. O'Donuell, Wllllnm Dlnioud, Frank I. Frnync, Thomas S. Coilv, Knto Marsdon, Louise Robinson, Etta May Winn, SOVTII CAROLINA. • Greenville.—Grand Oners House '(B. I. Wbltmlre, manager).—"Sweet Clover" pleased a large audience March 2. "Hello. Bill," plnyed. to fair house, and was ex- cellent. 4. "The Star Boarder." also good business, 5. Coming: "Prisoner of Zenda" •*■ -*'j—