The New York Clipper (March 1903)

06 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. March 21. MOW YORK CITY. I to view nnil Comments—Despite tbo scarcity of novelty during tho past week most of tho lucul bouses continued to do good business. . 'flic opening of the Forcnczy 4 Opera.Co., In "Das Suesse Maedcl" ("Toe M Sweet IjiksIo"), at tlin InviNn Place Tdt.- •■ atbh; "McFaddcnV Row of Flats" at the Iouiitekntii Stuekt TiiEATni,', aud "Der Wuld" at tho Mktuopoi.itav Ofkra Hoi.se were tho new offerings for the week. Tho .Actors' Fund Home benefit, which occurred afternoon of 12 af tho Mbtbopoutan Ofura House, was a .huge success, tho receipt! reaching nearly |8,O0O. These yearly bene- ilia for tbo Home are given, la n most worthy cause, and it Is pleasing to note that the profession and public respond so generously, .,. ,"Diim Suesse Maedol," a three act c-|»cret> la, by Alexander Landsbcrg and Loo Stein, iuiimIc by Henrietta Itcluliardt. was given Its first. American production Monday night, March o, at the Iiivino 1'i.acb Thhatub, by I lie Ferenczy Opera Co. That It was a decided success was tho consensus of opinion itu tbc samo duto Minkii's KlUHTil Avi;.nlh „ Thdatkb, rebuilt ou tbo old site, wus ded- icated, tho Vanity Fair Burlcsnuers being tbo attraction. A description of tbobousu will lit- found elsewhere In theso columns Ji'i'is, With tho close of tho week Pbociob's Fnrcx- lnoiiTit Stbbet TnBATMM ceased to be a Htock bouse, and has become a home for combinations.. ..'Xbu continued attractions for tho week ending March 14 were: Blanche Bates at Belasco'b, Aanlo Russell at tbe Gabrick, Do Wolf Hopper at tho Hebald NquabEj "The Unforeseen" ut tbo Empibe, Amelia. Bingham at tho Pbi.vcbsb, Mario Coblll nt tlio Bijou, James T. Powers nt tho CitiTBRioJi, "The Uesurrcctlon" at '• tho Victoria, "Tho Sultan of Bnlu" at Wal- ■ lack's, "The Billionaire" at Dal-x's, "Tbe Bishop's Move" at tho Maniiattas, Mary Hbaw at Mrs. Omjobn'b Playhouse), "Mr. Bluebeard" at tbo Knickerdockle, E. U. Kutliem at the Gaudbh, "The Girl With tie Green Byes" at tho Batot, "The Wlssard of Or," nt the Majestic, Williams & Walker nt the New 1'ouk, "A Chinese Honeymoon" at the Casino,. "Twlrly Whlrly" at Wbdeb * Fields.', tho stock company at tho Ameb- ic an, tho German stock at the Invitia 1'LACfl, the Btock company at tbo Mubbai II ill, "McFoddcn's Kow of Flats" at the FouitTKENHi Sturet, "Tbo Enrl of Paw- mcket" nt tho Maxusox Bquahh, and "Tho Proctor's Fifth Avenue Theatre (J. AiiBtlu Fynes, general inannger).—An nn Instnnce of the survival of tbc Attest, "Bluo Joans," Joseph Arthur's comedy drama, which contributed a sensation In Its saw- mill scene, that bronght metropolitan play- goers to tlicdr feet with Its Intense suspense n decade or so ago, Is the current offering by the stock company of the house. On March Hi/ Its opening day, Its scenes held rapt attention, nnd tho players' art was of suf- ficient strength to carry the play to a suc- cessful Issue. William Braiawcll made a iimiily and earnest Perry Bascom, and tbo June of Virginia Warren was aa Impulsive, Ingenuous and lovable creature, quite the iikul ol tbc character. Paul McAllister was tho B*a Boone, a role which he played with conviction nnd fire, while Lillian A. Harris tallied to her credit several scenes of weli ihvpletcil emotional acting. Polly Btockweil van good, and Richard J.yle made a capital t'olonel lllscner. Mrs. Eva Vincent, wliose work In "Why Smith Lett Borne" has made nn ludelltMo mark on her reputation, was welcomed us an old established fnvorlte, mid. her work as tho worthy rural matronly friend of Juno was of such a nature as to enhance this favorable Impression. The saw- mill scene was well worked up, and the pro- duction la its entirety was very creditable. Tho cast: Perry Bascom, William Brani- wcll; Col. Henry Clay RJsener, Blcbard Lylc; ltcu Boone, Paul McAllister; Jacob Tntwcl- h-r. Frank Mon-roo; Jim Tutwellor, Edward Havener; Isauc Hawkins, Ceorge Friend; sheriff. Jos. Kculfman ; Smito, GeraldGrlffln; Beth', Julian Reed jDrum Major, M. Malloy; Phil Granger, F. W. Thorudiko; Dave Hltr- glns, M. Bennett: Hank Hudson, Will E. Sheerer; Bam Berry, Jack Marshall; June, Virginia Warren; Sue Eudaly, Lillian Har- ris', Cindy Tutewller, Mrs. Bessie Lea Lcs- tlna; Bamantha Hawkins, Mrs. Eva Vincent; Heuleua Kicker, Margaret Klrker; Nell Tute- wller, Folly Btockweil; Little June, Winifred WymsB. In tbe vaudeville bill were: Little Elsie, Juvenile mimic, whose Impersonations, notably the one of Fay Templeton, caused her to be recalled again and again; Brooks Brothers, comedians; the Musical Bells, in their worthy act; William Howe, t.*destal dancer; Altlica Twins, acrobatic dancers; Mar'on Gnrson, a young soprano, who pos- sesses a very pleasing voice and whose selec- tions are of good quality, and McNamee, clay modeler. The kalatecbnoscope con- tinues. Circle Theatre (Percy G. Williams, manager).—Tho Great Lafayette Is at the head of still another strong bill here, open- ing on Monday, March 10, to the largest matinee during Manager Williams' Ore weeks' tenancy of the house. There has been no "blare of trumpets" heralding this enterprising manager's advent as a metro- politan manager, but ho bOB continued to give bore the high standard bills which havo made his Orplieum Theatre famous, and bos. In a few short weeks, carried this theatre far beyond tho experimental stage, and suc- cess Ih now assured. Lafayette appears twlco In tbe bill, his first offering being n mystifying travesty on tbo "Coronation of King LVlwnrtl," concluding with his well known Imitations of tho world's lend lug Proctor's Flfty-elichth Street The- atre (J. Austin Fynes, general manager).— The change of policy of this bonse, the stock company giving, way to combinations, was inaugurated Monday, March 10, when "lkiBy baft* with' George Sidney In the principal part, received Its Initial production In New York. The piece Is a hodge podge of sing- ing, dancing, rapid fire joking, nnd bur- lesque, and undoubtedly scored a hit- at t lie Fifty-eighth' Street bouse, tbe crowds pres- ent giving every manifestation of being highly amused. Tbc company coiitnlnii Homo clever .lingers, notable among them, in addition to George Sidney, being Will Proctor's Twenty-third Street The- atre (J. Austin Fynes, general >n» nn K"v-— The roannccment Is finding a-ready i^POU" to their generosltyln inodue ng the weigh y quality if bills it this House, and the en- Vrt Iners opening March 10. for the- week. bSTm tl.eVtllgbts M« house In the afternoon and a c ,f° wded „l;™^ ! In the evening. The capital alliance of-ma- gicians, Leroy. Talma and Bosco. head the hill, and the headline honors proved In this case well deserved, for their net Is a winner from start to finish. Arthur and Jennie Dunn brought "The Messenger Boy" quickly no favor, thus showing that the prevailing In addition to George Sidney being will »'" ""."'• "'"" ° rD | nK that kind of a boy Hag-en, Edward t'lnrk, Annie kartell, Maud - 1 ™l ,re »f! 0 T -? 0 ."™ {Sfd eood while Teddy Campbell and Florence Ackley. The chorus .fg« ■**Sg u^terms "A Burlesque on wiitt u-rII tm nnl nn,l trn« i^iubpoiiimI of irood « eiper glue ™.. ual .V_,. *__ i... — l,h nn. which were frequently changed, were rich and attractive. The full cast follows: Iiry Mark, George Sidney; Gee Whiz. Fred Wyckoff; Yuho Quick, Edward Clark; Jim Crow, Daniel Sullivan ; Hooley Hnptgan, Chun. Lo Mler; Willie Cheat, Frank Gib- son; Hurry Smart, Will J. Hagaa; Beld M Sells, 811 fc. Kldd and Jim Pansy. Ed. GH- morc; Knight Stick, Alfred C. Truscbel; Churlee River. Earl Stanley; Little Jock Homer, Freddie West; Blllle Bench, An- drew West: Sammy Simmer, John West; Eddlo Flcatlon, Fred West; Rob Burr, E. C. Eurl; Dun Yubc, Barney Smith: Y. Knott, Clyde Luther; Hilly Fine, Annie Martell; Mrs. Gny Bird, Florence Ackley; Miss Yoosod, Uisle Bioodgood ; Daisy Bell, Maude llielr funny »«eicu, mmi™, ■• ««■• -- "' Ward and Raymond, singers and Meta' Peinze; Allle Beard; Lnide. Ray, Helen Sbafer; Lottie Lee, Evelyn Wcseott; Mac Noe, L'ttle Drew; Ophelia Pulse, Helen Lo Mler; Madge Ennry, Gertrude Walcott; Cloe Zlnn, Frances Berg; Minnie Fish, Madeline Broughton; Helen Dutch, Allle Newell; Annie How, Dorothy Fair; Cella Llpp, Rose Fowler; Delia Hand, Merle Philips; Ray Nlng, Katbryn Denning; Sara Cuse. Kennle Thorne; Carrie All, Bessie Hirst. If Monday night's audience can be token as a criterion the departure at Proc- tor's Fifty-eighth Street bouse will cer- tainly prove a money getter for the man- agement. Next week, "1-oiy Grandpa," with Joseph Hart and Carrie De Mar, supported by a strong company. Under the new plan there will bo four matinees each week at this bouse Madison Square Theatre (Charles Froliman, manager).—"Cynthia," a comedy. In three acts, by Hubert Henry Duvlcs, was given its Ilrst New York presentation Mon- day evening, March 10, by Elsie de Wolfe and company, before an audience wMcb packed the house and was enthusiastic to a marked degree. The play was originally produced Murch 0, at tbe Academy of Music, Newburg, N. Y. The story tells of tbe evil which results from the extravagances of a wife who, wedded to a man of moderate means, endeavors to keep pace with tbo fasliUmaiile rich set Into which they have unfortunately been admitted. Albert Jcrold nnil his wife, Cynthia, are dependent entirely upon the father of the former, and tbe wife's wild aud unreasonable extravagances finally bring the elder Jerold to the brink of ruin. Cymlilu is a most unsophisticated person, and, In ber desire to help her husband, she borrows ilt.OOO from a money lender uumed Isiuil-s. She hns little Idea of how It is to be repaid; la fact, she hns no conception of the obligation she hns assumed. When tho notes which Cynthia has given to Isaacs fall due she, of course, has no means of paylug them and Is threatened by tbe money leader with tbe bankruptcy courts. Teddy Hnmpton, n wealthy friend of Cynthia and Albert, offers to pay the money wblcb, with interest for threa mouths, amounts to £3,U7S. Cyn- thia, however, refuses his offer. The money- lender, of course, tells the husband of tho affair and tbe young couple, disowned by the cider Jerold, are forced to leave their hand- some home. They arc nest seen In miser- able lodgings, having boon reduced to pov- erty, bur. they are still happy.. Albert bas for months been trying to get employment, and nt last succeeds In securing u commis- sion from a bunking firm to go to the West coast of Africa. His futber learns of his coins nwny from Teddy, and they all try to dissuade him, telling him he will die o( fever. Cynthia, who in their prosperous days , hnd hocomo proficient as a fancy dancer, opera nt the Mbtbopomtan Owjiia liotisn Frank Whlliiitui; Dennis Binoker, CUT Dean; determines to accept a music hall en- began Mouduy, March U, "Don Glovuuul". Robert Allaire, Lyonol Slorgau; Zekc Storms, gngenicat under tbe uiiumgciiicnt of Isaacs, 'rim wi\rit hnd not been beard K|,t - Jackson; Sheriff Stone. Hat Cornell; who. It transpires. Is also a manager. To ruo worl * Mmpy Honllgnu, William Booth: Jounnlo this end she gives an exhibition dance In Wutaou,_ Lillian I.a Vardc; Willie Study, Campbell; May Bell, Edytbe Gibbons; Dolly j;"","^.?,"- VviiiiSii Ainuu-nrth Varden, >leta Feinzej. >IIIc_.W_ay, Lillian *£&L*!£*Lf*L£5£r A,am0Tin - Sliver Slipper" ut tho Bboadwat, the two. bandmasters. Lafayetto concludes the show lust nanicti closing on that date. Dramas by thu V. V. Proctor stock companies, with added vaudeville features, where presented lit PMOCTOU'B FllTH AVHNUH, FirrV-BIUIITII Stubl-c and Onh Hdnubed and Twbntt- 1'imJ BHMENT The ono week stands closing x-i were: "Tho Eleventh Hour" at riio Tkibd Avuvuk, Kclcey & Bhannon Co. witli his latest sensational novelty, entitled "The Lion's Bride." This Is, without doubt, the most pretentions affair which has ever (teen presented In vaudeville, nnd both nets scored strong hits. Press Eldrldge always wins out with any audience, and he Is just lrlmself here this week, and a little more: Ilickey and Nelson, In "Twisted and Tangled;" tho Five Nosses, In a musical net, which is melodious and picturesque; l*UKey nnd company. In a comedy skit; tho *. — »,!„!„ ,|l An n - . mm.7 IIUll 1^'II1JU1I>, iu »v tuiiieii, Bali; mil at tho GitANti Ormu Housn, Viola Allen at , ;(lrtur rj- Haven Trio, singers and dnncers; Mile. Latins, artistic posturing; Emcllc Beu- iicr, Vocalist; nnil Johnson nnd Johnson und llm Haklbw Opkha House, l«wls Morri- son's "Faust" at Wbbkb & VUBUM' Vvhbt End, "A Boy of tho Streets" nt tho Mf- tiiopolih, and "Tho Man Who Dared" nt tltc Btaii Variety entertainment was ri'iralsbed at Tony Pastok'b, tbo Cibclk, Knirii's Unium Mquabu, Piioctob's Twunty- ■rii ib» Street, Mineb's Bowb«y, tho Low- nox, the DawiJi, Hiihtio & Suamon's, tho in.YMi'ic.atid the OBfliBUit. Huukb's Mu- ftmai fumlslied tho UBual Hat of vnudcvlllo Wells, colored, aristocrats, are Included Iu this week's programme. Third Avenue Theatre (Martin X Dixon, manager).—"In Convict Stripes," u drama of Southern life. In four acts, by Hal Held, wus presented Monday, March 1(1. Tho c-xcltlug features, us well as the pathetic scenes, characteristic of Mr. Reld's works, were well received. Tho characters wcro capably plnyed by a good company, with Hurry Ogdcn Crane In the principal role. The rnst Included: John Walton, Harry ug- ..... „„,.i.,L, Tim slvioentli week of crand «"'" Crane; Mat Davis, J. Hooker Wright; aud curios.... Thu sixteenth wait oi gianu t//rWm j 1|lvU| rjyonp , Mor(fan . Allison Gulc, as tho bill \ti this city for two years. The cust was: liionna Elvira, Man Gadskl; Donna Auua, Mine. Nordics,; Sterllua, Frltsl' Hchcff; Lc- porello, Kdoimrd fie Itcszke; Don Giovanni, sig. Scottl; 15on Ottnvlo, M. Sallgnuc; Ma- sotto, M. Glllbert. A doublo bill was ren- dered night of 11, tho feature, of which was "Dor Wald" ("Tho Forest"), a music drauta. In one act which 0* thh. ocea stol ^^ n^agcrl.-"!., tho lOrniTSi rocclved Its llrst American production, lho Klug .. ,„ wul( .f, Vk»1o Allen scored a success, work wus received with considerable favor, wus presented by tho stock company nt this Floyd Webster: Mary Davis, Mmc. Rita Bcanregiirde; Aunt Martha Steems, Mrs. Annlu Mortimer; Mag Moloney, Vivian Prcsrott: Mabel Davis, Gladys Smith; Mamie Hrown, Petite Lottie: Tommy Tott, Iln by Jack; Wlnnifred Gnlc. Mnry Stoddard. Bcrt'Bl. John Is luanuger: J. J. Llcbernian, business mnnugcr: Chns. Parks, agent. Next week, "The Bond to Rain." American Theatre (J. J. Coleman, Tim cast wus: Itosclien, Frim Gadskl; Io- luntho, Krau Reuss-Belcc; Uclnrlvh, Herr Anthos; Her Lnndgrat Rudolf, Mr. Blsphnui: l:'.ln Hutislrcr, HcrrBlass; Potor, lleri'Mbul- nana; Hntiw Jugor, M. Dufrichu; Bin lliusclie, M. Maoitrl. TIiIh wiw followed by Ml Trovntore," which received Its first rcu- illtloii of tho present season, thus east: Lco- ilora. Mute. Nordlea; Azucenn, Mme. Homer; Miinrlcn, M. de Murchl (his llrst uppeiir- iiuco lu the role); Coute dl Lima, Big. Cnm- pnuurl; Fcrnuuio, M. Jouruet.' "Lo I'rophote" was the offering Friday, 13, with M. Alveret, Frau Schumauu-Holnk, Miss Mnrilly, M. Bars, M. Declery, M. Journet mid Edounrd do Ileszku lu their familiar wiles. ■ At tho matinee performance 1-1 "Ero e U'lindro" was repeated, with thu siuuu ■'nsL us Hint of Hie previous week's perform- unco of the work. At Hie ulght perform- ance "La Fills du Rugliucii't" was rendered hy Mme. Scuihrleh, Mine. Vnu Cauteivu, M. Sallgnac. M. Glllbert, M. Dufrlchc nnd M. llegue. iu their well known n.les. "1 l*ng- lliievl" formed Ihu rest of the bill, with ITItzl Heart, SIk- Dnnl, Slg. I'linipuiiarl, I loir ltclss and M. Declnry lu the cast. Murray Hill Tlieutre illenry V. Dou- in-lly, nuimigvi'l.—"Tho Shttughrnun" wns given a splendid revival for this week's pro- Tiinime, with Hie followliig east: Coua, 'lie Slinnghriiiui. ttolu>rl McWiule Jr.: dipt. Molllmaux, Edwin Holt; Robert Ffolllot, i'buries A. Hillehlsim ; l-'nllier DollIU, Charles V. Hill-rows: Currv Klliehulll. N. Sheldon Li-wig; llnrvey Huff, George Henry Trader; Sergeant Jones, U. Bruce Deliininter; Hnlll* .oi? Maw Allan Wm.lC; llvllly. Do Witt Newlug; Dnnoviui, George Ilernmnco: Doyle, r.chiuinil Deane; Miuman, ' Albert Parker: I'lulre Ffolllot, Uuse Stimrt: Moyn, Umrii llnpo dews: Arte O'Nenle. Fiiiiu-us Starr; Mrs. O'Ki'lly, lsnliel O'Muillgnn: Bridget: Mmtlgntl, Mnv Cornell: Niinvy MuKuie, Viola Kellogg. Next week, "SorrowB of Sulnii." Atlantic, (iiinicn <W. Kramer's Kons, iiiutingers).—Mtuco mill Idnlene. comedy uciiibnllc nbsiirilltles: the lllltonks, In a pclitniiilnitc sketch, "The AUlstle Hug Pick- ers :" Will 11. Armstrong nnd Mngiliileiie Hoi- '•■ elinrnc'i'r coihp'Iv sketch teiiin; Chr'xtiim, i he novel foot 'cyclist, assisted by Al. Bailey, I he colored comedian; Margaret: Seott, so- prano, ami the Klito Lady UrchrKtrn nn- Hie uilrni-tluiis for this week. house Monday night, March HI. to tin audi <nce that uui-kcd the house, Maurice Free- man, as Don John of Austria, wus good. Hubert' (hinualugs. as the king, was excel- lent. Jessallne Itodgors gave a good ac- count of herself in the role of Donn Murlo Dolores Do iMendoxa. The rest of the com- pany wre well vast, und acquitted them- selves with creuit. The cast was us follows: Phillip II, King of Simla, Robert Cumiutngs; Don John of Austria, Maurice Freeman; Cardinal Luis Do Torres, Bert I.ytell; An- tonio Perez, John ltavold; Miguel Do Autoun, Paul Seott: Captalu De Mendozu, Frank E. Jamison; Don Lone SSnpnta, Thomas Rey- nolds; Don Manuel, Charles Fnrrlngton; Don Jul me, John Lane Conner; Dou Itod- erlgo, John Hewitt; Master of Ceremonies, Frauk Herbert; Pedro, Kobert Vlguoln; Diego, Gertrude Lang: Elexo, Marguerite Qulnii: EudHldo. Bert Taylor; Anne, Greta Glcuson: Ami Do la Ccrdu, Lisle Tjelgh; Hie Duchess of Alva, Helen Campbell: tho Dowager Duchess of Medina, Julln Blanc; fllmo. .Do Coiiutesse Do Baume, Frances Iii- nes; Donu lues Do Meudo. Laura Allans- ni no; IioiNi Mencla. Grace Mowbray; Dona JI nrla Dolores Do Mendozu. Jessallne Hod- gors. Next week, "Lost In tho Desert." London Theatre (James H. Curtln, managerl.—Tho Utopians, which Is hem this wet'k. DfeMBtsd the following good bill Moiiday night: "The Magic Hat," tho La Vulles, III their clever knlcknnck dancing; Madden and Jess, Joe Morris, Mark aud Kll- tlo Hart. Clinrles E. Foreiunii nnd "Hotel llnzzle Dazzle." Joe Bernstein Is an added ntlriu'llon. Next week, the Word Renters. Miner's Iluwery Theatre i Kdwlu 1). Miner, iiiniiiigrcr).—The Dainty Duchess C". luriilshes iinuiseiiieiit this week. The pro- gramme presents "Tbo Duchess nt Home," Kliuer Tawny and Hnrry H. Lcsler, Lillian Wiishbtirn and Gen. M. Topack, Boyco and Wilson, Nellie Silvester, tho De Vans, acro- bats, iiksI-u'iI by a clever canine |>erformer: ■loeisou unci Moore, and "Harem Scureui." Next week. Bnm Devere's Co. linker's Museum (John H. Anderson, niiiuagert.—The carlo hulls this week con- tain neiirlv an entire new list of attractions iirovhbil by Manager Anderson for the Hu- lii-e run rous. Business continues nt the top notch, and no better proof of n liberal man- agement could be. gathered than this fact. Among the list of new features are: Miss Welch, Ireland's long haired beauty: Caroln aud Lamont. weight lifters: Mile. Amy, sword swiillower; Prof. Alexander, Mohammedan much-Inn : Ferrari's troupe of tralued rata. Sum 1'iii'sl, Vunkee whit tier: tho Dexters, l'lincli nnd Judy, nnd many other Interesting ohjecti to Interest the crowds of visitors. The tlicniro Is catering lo lis full quota of piiironiigv. the presence of all. Isaacs Is carried away with her dancing nnd offers her £50 a week. The elder Jerold offers £60. and thev finally run It up to £100, when Albert's father tells lilin ho will support them both rather than have his daughter Inlaw go on the stage. Albert refuses, saying be will support bis wife, and bis fattier at once offers him a partnership In Ids business. Thus every- one Is pleased except Isaacs, who, though he Is assured of the payment of the loan, Is chagrined that be hns lost so promising n chance to mnkc money with Cynthia as II music ball star. The play differs greatly from auy In which Miss de Wolfe hns before sturrcd, and while It lacks strength It may possibly answer as u vehicle for her for the remainder of the season. The play Is en- tirely too passive to claim much attention, aud tho author In having Cynthia refuse tho offer of Teddy to pay the money lender, missed his opportunity. Hud ho dono so, aud followed It up with the natural sequence kalatecbnoscope continues. Keith's Theatre fE. F. Albee. general manager).—Manager Keith possibly could find no one In the two big audiences which racked tbe bouse on March 18 to dispute his claim of the "best show In town. Mme. Mnntelll, well nndVfavorably known In grand opera as a leading soprano, comes to vaudeville In full possession of a glor- ious voice and personal charm; In fact, all Hint Is essential in a prima donna, and It <s only necessary to say that she scored a tri- umph. Tom Nawu and company (second week) gave their dainty mythical comedl- ettn, entitled "Pat and the Genii," In which Mr. Nawn's characterization received the recognition Its true worth called for. The Athos Family of European ncrobats (their New York debut) did tea miautes of about the quickest und most expert acrobatic work seen here In a long time. Raymond and Caveiiy made a laughing bit In Dutch "lang- uage," nnd up to date parody songs; Harry Le Clair appeared here, for the first time sluglv, in his original act, and bis success wns 'instant and thoroughly well deserved. Mr. and Mrs. narry Thorne, assisted by Harry Clarke and Mattie Temple, scored Ihclr usual success In "An Uptown Flat." Ilaui/.n and Arno, eccentric acrobats; tbe r-crmnns Bros (first appearance here), acro- batic comedy; Jacklcy and Bunnell, comedy musical experts: Cooke and Clluton, experr. rifle shots; Three Mltchels, colored comedy act; Jennings aud Caotwell, dancers; Ma- thews and Ashley, "characters from life:" Mortimer Basset, expert whistler; Adair and Dahn, novelty tight wire act: the Gag- noux, juggling spcclnlt'es. nnd tbe blograph are Included in the long und entertaining bill for this week. Miner's Eighth Avenue Theatre (Edwin D. Miner, manager).—This house, rebuilt on the site of tbc building destroyed by fire over a year ago, is receiving the lln- Islilng; touches from the hands of painters nnd decorators, and on March 1C, which date signalized the opening of Its second week, those who gathered to witness tho performance of Rose Sydell's London Belles found themselves In a bright, attractive building, with everything provided for com- fort and convenience that the advanced Ideas of the times could possibly suggest. T.'imu entering the house the changes In tbe lobby arc noticeable, and, although this part of the building still lacks the finishing touches. Its increased roominess over the lot-by of the old theatre is at once remarked. The or- chestra proper Is built with a kind regard for those who occupy thu rear scats, the floor being slanted to a pronounced degree, while the prevailing colors of decoration are white, both below and above stairs, relieved by blue and other bright coloring. The bal- cony has been arranged with roomy boxes, which occupy the llrst few rows. Particular stress Is laid upon the fact that the house la lire proof, a manngerlul claim which Is substantiated by the great amount of metal work and asbestos disclosed to view In the construction, notnbly In tbe arrangement of conditions back of the curtain, where no wood work or Inflammable material Is used save on the stage Itself and In the scenery. The dressing rooms ore all mado with metal partitions and asbestos protected doors, and nn asbestos,curtain is also provided. Among the novel and Interesting features of the new theatro special mention may be mnde of the new und perfect system of ventilation by which fresh air Is drawn Into tbe build- ing aud Impure air und smoke forced out by an enormous electric motor and fun In tho roof. The electric lights are supplied from a private plant, which also oper- ates tho- electric pumps connected with the lire lines und sprinkler system, The house Is undoubtedly one of the prettiest and safest theatres of Its class In the country. It is owned by the estate of Henry C. Miner, with-Edwin D. Miner, manager; J. H. Lu- blu, treasurer^ Sam Cooper, advertising of suspicion of guilt cast-upon Cynthia, "geut; W. Van Rleper, stage manager ; Julius lor accuptlug money from her male friend, but Voglcr, musical director. Tho prices arc kipping her still a good woman, the svniputhy" graded lis follows: Orchestra, first ten rows, of the audience would have been enlisted In "5 cents; remaining rows, 50 cents; lower her behnlf. und tbe work would have been given considerable strength. Ah It Is, Cyn- thia la regarded us a weak, extravagant woman, whoso love for pomp and show drags both of them to poverty, nnd her threat to So upon the music hall stage to help her usbaud has little weight In ber favor, be- cause It docs nothing more thun to force her futbcr-ln-law to make her husband his partner. Miss de Wolfe played the rolo of- Cynthia with considerable effect. She had two opportunities for a little emotional work and In both she was excellent. Max Free- man, as Isaacs,. gave an excellent bit of character acting, playing the role with artistic effect. It. C. Herr. as ltels't, n French lialr dresser, and Clarlta Vidal. us Eugenic, n French maid, were capital, and each wou well deserved recog- nition. The remainder of the company was thoroughly competent. The cast lu full: Mr. Jerold, G. Huri-lsou Hunter; Albert Jerold. Charles Cherry: Teddy Hampton. Arnold Daly; Isaacs, Max Freeman; Rebet, R. C. llcrz: Spink. Fletcher Norton: Miss Barker, I.:ium Clements: Eugenic, Clarlta Vidal; Miss Jcmld, Kate Paulsen Selteii, nnd Cyu- I lilu, Blslc de Wolfe. Tlin company is un- der the direction of Nathaniel Roth. Fourteenth Street Theatre (J. Wes- ley Roeenquest, manager). — "McFudden's Row of Flats" opened Its second and lost week March 1G, a succession of crowded houses having enjoyed this funny show dur- ing Its llrst week. Duly'* Theatre (Daniel Frohmnn, man- ager).—Jerome Sykcs, In "The Billionaire," Is now lu his twelfth week. The one hua- (Ireclth performance of the piece will be cele- brated March .;: by the distribution of souvenirs. Majestic Theatre (Geo. D. Nlcolnl, general manager).—"The Wlisard of Ox," now lit Its nlntb week, Is crowding this theatre at overy performance. ■ Belaseo Theatre (David Belasco. man- ager).—Blanche Bates Is now In her sixteenth week In *The Darling of the Gods." Seats nre still as much at a premium as ever, for David Belasco's genius, both as author nnil iiroducer, has made bis •••■U* • and mystical npauese drama a sweeping ult. Ikix scuts, ffl.OO; mezzanine box seats. 54) cents:-balcony, o3 and L>5 cents. Thu Rose ■Kydell Burlesqucrs drew a crowded bouse Monday night, aud the entertainment wns liberally applauded. "Married Mashers" is the burlesque, during the second act of which the Mozart Comedy Four are heard to lino advantage.' As a feature. Lottie rsmn- don has bceu secured In Tom Eck's thrllllu- Looplng, the Loop, which drew forth a great amount of enthusiasm on the opening night, Miss Brandon being forced to bow her acknowledgement several times. Mulsu- biitk's Arabs are auotber great feuturc oct, which likewise cuused a wave of heartily expressed approval to sweep the house Others In the olio were: Hubert Gninolla nnd May Shirk, tbe Vnn Cooks, Rnth Den- ver and compauy. with Johnny Weber, lu "The Artist 8 Dream;" Reus Washburn and f.lesle Grant, W. S. Campbell und Johnny Weber. ' Itcwcy Theatre (Sullivan & Krniu. miiiiagers).—Harry W. Williams Jr.'s Imper- ial Burlesque™ opened a seeoud metropolitan engagement Ibis season with two overflow- ing houses, nt the populnr Dcwev, on Murch HI. There was even very little stuiiriln,' room either at tbo matinee or night perform- unees. The same rattling good show Is given ns wheu this company appeared ut a. down town theatre, earlier In this season, when the merits of the company wero fullv coiuDieiited upon in theae columns. Thu musical aud breezy melange, In two narts entitled "A Pair of Sports," is still the piece tin resistance, and this, coupled with nu excellent olio, and given the udded lus- tre Imparted by n bunch of glorious American Beauty GlrlR, Is sufficient to win success und favor from nn audience of anchorites. Ucnci tho continued applause and laughter from a' responMyo Dewey audience noted on Men- day. Tho olio Is composed of Edith Rnn- diill and E. E. rem-. Etta Victoria. Cllrf Gordon. ForiI and Dot West, and Adams nnil Kolly. Next week, Fred Irwin's S Show. ** Empl 5'^7" e " 1 " 'Charles Frohmnn. manager).—Tho Empire Theatre Co. Is now SL£ IS""' wcck ' ■* r,, c Ttnforescen" continued. ... . was well trained nnd was possessed of good gjgg g"<- ••„" fa| , rep lete with en- voices, the feminine portion being shapely XZELE£t&Jm** held close attention ond pleasing to the eye. The costumes, Jt"* 1 "-"?, ji° pSlwr being reluctantly whlM, ».™ fr^montl. ,h.n ff «l «rer. rich {^.fP^VwWumW. "*» »<> 8talc >- TVi the act which is to favorably known. on- the local stage—tho "Twentieth Century Burglar"—went big. and O. £•"••■ comedy juggh-r well worthy of the title, brought a deal of capital entertainment with his entrance. The World Trio, Perry and Lulu Ryan, and Emma Wood, went with the enthusiasm they so rightly merit, and others who lent valuable aid to the enter- tainment were: Von Gofrc. the excellent equilibrist; Chas. Halght nnd Laura Dean, lu iiinlr fnnnv sketch. "Wanted, a Pair of sketch, Trousers;" "Ward an<_ _ dancers; Ranzetta nnd Be Lair, comedy acro- bats ; La Pell and Daly, German comedians, 1th some good dialect patter and a strong Irvinar Place Theatre—Mana»s n . rich Conried's recent Importation .The .- !l - ency,Opera Co., Is drawing excellent L. "' nightly with "Das Suesse Maedci" **>!? . peasant costumes of the second act nn>.» ' picturesque. The songs thtpughout are lit 1 ful, especially a march song, entlt «i "u - Berlin/', and the waltz song, "Das s. ^ Maedd." - Mia Weber, 'who ploys theTV!? role, has a pleasing personality and ii»xl!; . as clear as a bell. ■ Slegmund Kunst«V, ' Harms; sings the tenor role very wei '.'J Edmund Loewe, as Florlan, takes eaat ~ of thla comedy role. Rudolf Anrler^I. * eccentric old Count Llobenhurg. una H" "girl" song makes a hit. Henry Wlldn.r- . Frltri Welringer, causes much amS" by her determined chase after her loverpi?' Ian. The story: Count Baldwin Llebeobi^ surprises his nephew Hanns nt his rcvpi.. the studio of Hsnns' friend, the nan,. Florlan Llebllcb. The merry compani ,' r > sembled in the studio consists of the Him-' . whose highly modern Ideas about paintlm? V cludo the perfuming of pictures for the int. of naturalistic effect; of Hanns' two Brio, models, Florlnn's artistic helpmate Max inl Hanns 7 sweetheart, Lola Winter. The row bursts all of a suddeu upon the Jolly net, erlng, aud Klapper, Harms' trusty servai' Is Just in time to announce bis arrival' Count Llebenburg Is accompanied by his ori vato secretary, Prosper Plewny, whose mtl« alin In life Is to give a running cmumenurv to his master's notions. Hanns Is roandit scolded for his riotous living hy the eonni nnd bidden to reform, to return to LleW burg's country scat, and there to marry his fair cousin, Lizzie. Llebenburg confesses to bis nephew, however, a former weakness fr,-- a vaudeville Blnger, the illegitimate fruit of which was a daughter, wbo passed frorj bis sight since her birth, and of whose ffherr- abouts nothing Is known. Lola Winter celebrated by a popular song as "The S*e< ; Girl," Is introduced to the count, for the sake of keeping up appearances, as Frau Barotdn Ebenstrelt, Florlan assuming the role of her husband, with tho consent -if his sweetheart, Frltzi Welringer, a sttlvan masseuse. Tho pseudo Baronln and ber husband are Invited to visit Llebenbur-i country seat, and incldently to help hla marry off Hanns to his cousin. Lizzie, wltL- out tie count's knowledge, has made her euro choice, which fell upon the devoted private secretary. Prosper Pleivny, who shows him- self a faint hearted - lover and has to be coaxed bv Lizzie Into a declaration. At a splendid fete In honor of tbe count'* guest, a peasantry pugent with Tyrolesc yodllng and singing, tbe count pays nssidj- ous court to the false baroness, nnd Is duly rebuked by ber pseudo husband, Florlan. Frltzi, who hnd her Jealous doubts regard- ing Florlan's behavior in her absence, nukes an uninvited appearance at the peasantry iiageaut, and tho count, always In search fla- ils lost daughter, takes her for his child on account of a fnlnt likeness. The "Sweet Girl" breaks Into song, and thereby betrays her vaudeville career, which Is explained W Florlan, the self-styled baron, us his wlf/i former walk In life. Tbe count, now thor- oughly alarmed, writes Frltzi a large check t.n promise never to marry Hanns, beln; still under tbe impression that lu Frltzi In: has found his long lost daughter. He presses his suit with Lola Winter, and, being unci-- celved. is completely liewlldered, till expla- nations unriddle all riddles. He reslgni In favor of his nephew, and the loving couple are reunited. A well drilled chorus Is in evldcuce throughout the first two acts, but Is omitted In the Inst act, aad the stlrrla.' ensemble that Americans are accustomed in seeing and bearing at the conclusion of comic opera Is missing, the principals alone behu; In evidence at tho fall tot the final curtalu. "Das Suesse Maedel" will be preseuted until the season closes at this house. M. Wittnark k Sons represent the authors of the opera In America, and they will alsd'publish tbe num liers. Arrangements have liecn mnde with » prominent firm of New York mnnagers for on early production In English, ou Broadway. Knickerbocker Theatre (Al. Haymou & <'o., managers).—"Mr. Bluebeard," no-..- In Its ninth week, Is filling the house ulghtly ivluh audiences that nre loud In their prnl* of the remarkable spectacle. ■ Wnlluek'H (O. A. & Royal B Moss. managers).—"The Sultnn of Sulu" oponejl on March 10 Its twelfth week of exceed Ingly-big business. Tbe one hundredth per- formance will be celebrated March 2";. Criterion Theatre (Charles Frohuias, manager).—James T. Powers began on Mart* IU his fifth week and last fortnight, la "The Jewel of Asia." Casino (Sam S. & Lee Shubert. mana- gers).—"A Chinese Honeymoon." still crowil- Ing the house. Is In Its forty-second week. Herald Square Theatre (Sain S. Sh« bert, manager).—Do Wolf Hopper Is now i» his ninth und last week. "Mr. Pickwick his proven a capital attraction frout every point. Grace George follows. " Grand Opera House (John H. Spring"'- manager).—"The Fatal Wedding" opened mi March HI for a week's stay. !*ew York: Thentre (Klnw & hrlnugvr. managers).—Williams & Walker, preseutini, "fit Dahomey," which opeued Its fifth jam March JO, nre playing to ull the buslueM the house will hold. ; ,„ ■—j—1 nf Music (Gllntore S lomp- kins, managers).—"Florodora" has lint a vef\ longer to remain. This Is tho eighth »r«. of a successful engagement. Gnrrlck Theatre .Charles I-'rohiuau- nuiiiuger).—E. II. Sothcrn Is In his e gh g week In "If I Were King." Business holds up to remarkably large proportions. Manhattan Theatre (Harrison Grry l-'lske, runuuger).—"The Bishop's Move, win; William H. Thompson In the Btur role, olienni Its third week March IU. . BfJou Theatre (H. B. Sire, mnuajicr).-- Marie Cahlll Is keeping well to the fore »* one of the biggest metropolitan a" 1 "; 1 ,", 1 * fan's, with "Nancy Brown" now- lu Its aim week Velier &. Fields' Music Hall (Weber & Fields, manngers).—Business Is as big «» the house will hold. "Twlrly Whlrly 'U la Its twenty-eighth week, and "The im. Little Princess" opened March 10 Its fourlb Savoy Theatre (Charles Frohman, unn; nger).—"The Girl With the Green Lyes began on March iO Its thirteenth week :uk last fortnight. Granc Mitchell 8<"C«deii Hurry Aarcua In the part of Peter Ci'HlnK- koio nfternoon of March 11. Mr. Asmu* retired <n account of Illness. _ , , Princess Theatre (Sam S. Shusert, mncuiger).—Amelia BltiLhnm opentd IBH" 36 her sixth week la "Tho Frisky >«=- Johnson." Mra. Osborn's Playhouse (Mnx SB* fcosli, manager).—This Is Hie third nnd »« week of Mury Shaw nnd her ronnsmy. >" "Ghosts." Beginning March 10 this '■<""; puny passed under the Joint control *]' • loorre II. Brennan and George Fawcr"' the Baltimore actor-manugcr. . ._ Victoria Theatre (Oscar Hummeisie'", inannger). — "llcaurrectlon," with Buinriie Walsh und her flue ■ support, opened o» March 16 Its fifth week. , „ Garrlck Thentre (Charles Froliu"" 1 : manager).—JAnnlc Russell, in "Mire MP Mcn.'^ls In lier ninth week. ■ , Tim KiNETBBSTn nnnual grsduojtlon " J- erclscs of the American Academy of I"' ntntlc Arts were held afternoon of Thar* day, Maroli 12, at the Empire Theatre. Ad- dresses were delivered by Wilton LbcKh"- Mary Rhaw. the Rev. Percy Stlckney Gran . Anna Warren Story, president of the allium'- and Frank H. Sargent, president of J lie nendemy. Dlplomns were awarded to i« graduating clsus, numbering thirty-four. Tj< David Belasco gold medal for uraiaati' ability was awarded to A. IT. Van Bun-"- ami rhe sliver tnednl for leclmlcnl 'kill ■" Uclou, Travers.