The New York Clipper (March 1903)

iSiUEaBsmsBBJ" 112 THE NEW YORK O LIPP^IR. March 28. DEATHS IN THE PROFESSION. Carbio FULTON, wife of Robert Fulton, who died at St. Luke'* Hospital, Chicago, on March 7, and a brief notice ot whom death was printed In laat week's Ciii'Peb, was born In Chicago, Dee. 22, 1867. Her maiden name waa Clarice Cook, and she was a popular church choir.singer In Chicago before entering the profession as a member of Amy Gordon's Opera Co., at Qreniir's Garden*, Chicago, In 1884. In the Fall of '84 she became a member of Jules Qrau'i Opera Co., during Ita engagement at the Criterion Theatre, Chicago, ltotw rt Fulton waa alio a member- of the company, and the tour embraced a trip to the Pacific coast. When they reached Helena, Mont., on Jan. 8, 1885, Mr. and Mrs. Fulton ware married. They finished the season with the Grau Opera Co., and returned to Chicago, where, at the Clark Street Theatre (now the American), Urenler's Gardens, Chicago, and In Kansas City, Miss Fulton filled a Summer engage- ment In light opera. In the Pall of 1886 she joined the Night Owls Burlesque™, with which company she remained two seasons. In 1888 she was a member of Hay Howard's Co., and In 1880 abe joined Bice & Barton's Hose Hill Folly Co. The City Club next se- cured her serrlces, and she remained with that organisation for nine consecutive sea- sons, or, until four years ago, when her husband organised the Jolly Grass Widows and put her at the head of his company. There she continued until the time of her last Illness, which began at Pittsburg on Feb. 7. Mr. Fnlton took her to his home, Chicago, and placed her in St Luke's Hos- pital, a sufferer from stomach troubles, which finally made It Impossible for her to digest food. She gradually wasted away, and, In aplte of the moat skillful medical attention which could be secured, died after many hours of unconsciousness, although her laat days were, seemingly, spent free from rialn. Funeral serrlces were conducted by ley. Cawthorne, who read the HplscopaJean ritual at the home of her slater In Chicago. Interment was made In the family plot at' Oak Hill Cemetery, La Orange—a suburb of Chicago. The floral offerings were hand- some, expensive and lavish In numbers and \arlety, every theatre In Chicago contrib- uting a piece, members of the Jolly Crass Widows aondlng a handsome offering, be- sides numerous Individual tributes from friends of the deceased and her husband. Charles II. Lbibubnb. well known as a comedian and manager, died at the Massa- chusetts General Hospital, Boston, on March 7, from pneumonia. He was bora April 25, 1876. Mr. Leyburne was leading man with the Oeo. M. Fenberg Stock Co. for about fifteen weeks before Ills death, and bta last performance was In the role of Waggles, In "The Princess of I'atobes," with the above company, at Haverhill, Mass., March 2. His theatrical career began with Felix A. Vin- cent, a Weatern manager. Later be waa associated with the Myers & Leyburne Co., and in 1880 lie took out the Bon Ton Stock Co., featuring himself and wife (Einma Hunting), and continued successfully until laat December, when he closed his company, and with bis wife went under the manage- ment of Geo. M. Fcnberg. His wife, father, mother and two brothers survive him. The remains were sent to Heading, Pa., and Elks' services were held over the body at Boston. Mas. Flora Auon, who was known before her marriage as Flo Stewart, died last week at the Bt. Louis, Mo., Baptist Hospital, Sfter a surgical operation. She was born iu ilackpool, Kng., and was one of the Three Bteward Bisters, who came to this country with Bolossy Klralfy's "Around the World In Eighty Days" Co. After closing with that company sbo joined Fred Irwin's Big Show, and married Joe Aron, who Is pro- fessionally known aa Joe Waldron, ot the Waldron Brothers, on Jan. 10, 1903. The remains were Interred at St. Louis. Her husband, mother, three sisters and two bro- thers survive her. Waltbii IIvdd, a well known violinist, died at the l'oit Graduate Hospital, Hew York City, on March 10, from cancer of the throat. Be had earned Quite a reputation In England, where be held the position ot leader at the Crystal Palace, London. He had played for a number of years at the best vaudeville homes In this country. The last work he did waa the composition of the In- cidental music for "The Little Church Around the Corner," The remains were taken In charge by the Actors' Fund, and burled In their plot at Evergreen Cemetery. A widow survives him. Lewis W. Gano, a musician, died at hla home In Paola, Kan., Feb. 20, aged thirty- four years, from consumption, contracted while In the Philippines with his regiment. Ho had traveled with numerous circuses, and waa a member ot Warren Noble's bind, with the Noble Theatre Co., season of 1001-1002, which was his last regular engagement. Andrew C. Wheeler, famous under the pen name ot "Nym Crinkle," author, dra- matic critic and newspaper writer, died at lila home in Monaey, Rockland Co,, N. V., Tuesday, March 10, aged about 70 years. He was born In New York City, and began hla career as a newspaper writer, afterward gaining considerable fame as a dramatic critic under the nom de plume of Nym Crinkle. He wrote a comedy, entitled "The Twins," one of the adaptations of "A Tale ot Two Cities," which was produced by Les- ter Wallack, and also collaborated with Ed- ward M. Alfrlend, In "The Great Diamond Robbery." He was the author of a number ot books. A widow (hla second wife), two sons and one daughter survive him, Ahthuji 1'bahhon, who was at one time proprietor ot l'earson's Chop House, Sixth Avenue, near Twenty-fourth Street, New York, a resort for theatrical people, died at Bt. Luke's Hospital, this city, March IU, from a complication of diseases, aged fifty- seven years. He waa born in England. For the paet six years he hud played engage- ments In productions under the management of David Belssco. Edward clarence, a vaudeville performer and manager, died at his homo In New York City on Monday, March 0, from heart dis- ease. He began hla professional career as a singer In concert at Barnum's Circus, In 1876, remaining with that show tor one season, and then entering vaudeville, he and hla wife, Jessie Warner, who died sevoral years ago, being on the vaudeville stage to- gether for some years. Ho was connected at different times with Bice's "Little Chris- topher," "The Power of the Press." "Bklpped by the Light of the Moon," "A Trip Around the World;" Lo Clair It Russell's Comedians, and others. He had also been manager of the following Uacatres: Lexington Opera House and Terrace Gordon, New York: BIJou Theatre, Wilmington, Del.: Temple Theatre, Trenton. N. J.; Harlem Casino, New York. For five years lie was s singer with the Edison Phonograph Co., and waa recently manager of the Casino Theatre, Plttsflold, Mass. In the early part ot the present season ho did advance work for ''Tans-led Relations," and was late with T. II. Wlnnctt, the theatrical agent, with whom lie was connected up to the time of hla death. Interment was at Whlto Plains, N. Y.^March 16. A sister survives him. Evil T. Btanlky, n performer and musi- cian, died at her home In Brooklyn. N. V., March 6, aged Ihlrty-two years. She mas the wife of Will II. Stanley, character come- dian and vocalist. She Is survived by nor husband, her brother, Cnpt. A. W. Thomas, Illusionist; a sister, Grace Thomas, ot the (Vl)rlen Troupe, acrobats; another Bister, Maud Lancaster, wife of John Lancaster. the team being known as Lancaster and Hayward. The funeral was conducted by the Order of the Eastern Star, Mrs. Stan- lev being a member of Mayflower Chapter, it, of New Hartford, Conn. Notbs from tub Win. Woman asp Bono Co.-Tke company was t«*J«e° J, tone's evening, March 14 prise to This can*, as a sur Marcn HuJSTBaTS Sid until seventh inrsMry all. as nothing had been aaio u^» |nrt] . el jfj= oa . show, when the curiam ieH,»m> every one who at >»„<. annnared oa the stage »«» ■•» r_ j „ n „_«. Elueh Cobx, professionally known . Harry E. Livingston, and now a nemhUX Company B, Eleventh Infantry, station at Manila. P. I., writes from there as {J? Iowa: "With the assistance of the Tali seventh Infantry Orchestra i Bu ™* Christmas, .put on '• a P the"show, Sfflff» , Si a S e^ryone^oVuendrd^he-^w^ a committee appeared on Hg.KEJS 1 our to ft B. 0.. over nine hundred people ffi™ vited all. and fetors *re con & M^g present. Including sultana, dittos and S wardrobe the stage was set »» a "*" tne officials of the Moro tribe. Mag'- •- ■' taSjuet hall, with musl^jnd^flowera^on^e ° m 0 c ckabont ^^ and dance, Awkw large tables. supper everybody lc. doubi e »rd Squad I After enjpylM the M»e»Mt kn acrobat brother net "H ...Tbody was EEg*J&££m the ■»»■"«? '«*«*•• Trooping Is no f B « dressing room, and ™ drankto Jtage was good in this country as In the Slates, & of the house staff. Then «»."■*/ ^ x f ne jumps are long and the, railroad, ,° r cleared tor dandng. which wnunusannxu g*y«=X &, between, which, thereto* morning, when we,departed for ou *™»+ necegB itates piking,' and it Is oil STffl wishing our host the best of ro«. MQ mSBS at that The Nell-Frawley Opera those present were: M. M. £"WrJBK Co. continues to packed houses In the c5 „«.. - i.Jt Ron ta. James E. Henery, .y™iuj v. „. «_,. hnslnesa mntimm. J23 EEmHB&mvt sell, Annie .Courtney. "Matt Fox, Bell Hume, Ross and Lewis go with Byron nun's Co. the coming Summer, blck llume will manage the show, which plus all week stands In big cities. sell, Annie m y*"*y-"S£ „„rr a^ft shd our all wees, sianus in Dig units. Gould, Edle Marsh, Winnie Wgh** „££ " cabmobb and Flobjwcb report a success- maacotte, Mandy Jackson. We "XJE2J f„i week at the Howard, Boston, and open meeting with good success on our Western ™ , w ^ Mtern tlnw oa the Ca „' tle t| W tour, and are BBSjf a short tour througn ™ ,„_ m , 25 at Hie Olympic. Kb ?e a turfdltes r ^^T3ff*W haTe ^^ * ^^ ** &t ^^ ««> aatlsfaotlon, and we have- had.AaeH.K~u sign out many times. •aixib Mabmm. mourns the 'o»» of H h in r mother, who died In Paterson, N. J., Sun- Qur"sboVrrgrvlnFunlyerwl tawJJ0M« a return_»tejttiworse.jly Mbbbittj' Rozbua and Hastinos, kno«a as the Carnival Trio, after a few weeks In the East leave for their Western engsge- ments. They are at Sbeedy's Theatre. Pa»- tucket, B. I., this week, with New Iledtord to follow. Emma Lloyd Is requested to communicate with her aunt, Mrs. Dick Sands, In care of CLIPfBB. NOTES FROM WIKCH1BTBB lc WOOD'S Coil- bdiahs.— We are In our tblrd week in New a,l & m" L.b "iketch and -ong writer tang the following: "From W JsTJll » fr- Jfe-P g Clipi-eb every week my time •• "»°kea to th« llmIL eettlnz out new acts for tne vaudevU e pVofVssfou. Hafe lately .shipped sketch** to Cuba, Phlllnplne Wanoj.^^Aus- tralia and Mexico, which prc^MthfeTra ri ipran Is the ereatest advertising medium *<,!* State, and are meeting with great sue i„ the world " cess. Business has been unusually good, and Mannim and Do Csow, the monopedes, w turn datea were asked for In nearly every will sail for Europe Nov. 2, having their town we have played. Press and public unite time there booked solid for sixty weeks. m saying It Is the best show ot the kind ('ham.™ H. Fobbbst has Joined Mr. and they have ever seen. Mrs Ed O'Connell, and they are rehears- Ezike and Wbbb Inform us that they were nir a new act, which will be seen shortly, billed at the Gem Theatre, Lynn, Mass., but They will play the parks this Summer, and we re not booked there. They are appearing will be known as the "Topsy Turvy Trio." m a successful act, and have lately pleyed Eldridob. aand picture artist, has left the Proctor circuit and other first class DAWK AND SEYMOUR, Klaw & Erlanger, have made a After the bow before little doubt that "they' will prove a"success"judging"trom"tne daver" work" they are now doing. UaudcDille and IttlnstrcL Ban Anionio Aeiiie, Fbatibnal Obdeb of uaui.ks, held a very enjoyable smoker In Bed Men's Hall on March 8, for their 01 bis son, iwwara. in New lorn u.cy, wnen, *™?*gL 0 ^ B JB£%HhZ Sr/S services were held Friday afternoon, March Egl^iS'wStSTsuttTrsallMt SmS 18. Interment followed at Woodlawn. Mr. PfeA^pL^S; BuSSST IVTmS Campbell was one of the few survivors ot ~;„„ B ," n . e "' ^ nSrr^hllaren with nlano t itlrelv new a. old time vaudeville conditions. Born In this SSSiJ&S* SfKL C ih„. e n^?iid SeT e olcL Dowon, the boy with a grin, has c tv sent l Tsaa hi. first"exMrUncea In accompaniment. Others who appeared were: Osca; Dowon, the boy with a grin, has city, Sept. l. 183d, bis first experiences in oj^, 1 . w RmZ | a popular porodes; a gned tor next season with the Manhattan ^n"fn° W Wg-g" 'iSjtJJSSU? '%'e focal section?, 1 Clarence%rown: P ilcKen- nSrimiiera. under the napageaiant of Lewis James Campbell Rodinson, better known under his professional name of Jim Camp- bell, died Tuesday morning, March 10, nt tho Hahnemann Hospital. Philadelphia, from Urlght'a disease, from which he had been a great sufferer for the past eight or ten years. His remains were removed to the residence of bis son, Edward, in New York City, where the vaudevflle stage to go Into business at Toledo 0., with a former partner. He has canceled ail theatrical contracts. Jbanettb Dumb (Mrs. W. B. Watson) has been resting for the past two months, having to undergo severe surgical opera- tions upon her throat. At this time there Is every indication of her voice returning, and she will be able to join her company, the American Burlesque™, March 28, at Troy, N. Y. The company expects to close the week of May 18, In New York City. Babton, contortionist, writes: I have changed my name from Barton to Bartone, as I do not want to Interfere with other performers using the name of Barton. I nave not been atle to work for over three months, on account of Illness. I am get- ting a new wardrobe and apparatus, and as soon aa I am able to work will present a strong aerial contortion act." Estbllb Woudette and Co. report that they duplicated their former success at the Orpbeum, Utica, N. Y., Inst week. They have Just finished the Proctor circuit and open on tbe Keith circuit March 30, for four weeks. Estelle Wordette has been engaged as a special feature with Vernon's Vaude- villes, tor the Long Island tour, commencing May 18, and to continue the entire Summer. Ilui'Koiin, the wire walker, will hereafter be known as Levola, and will produce an houses. Tan Rbid Sibtbbb Joined the Byrne Bros: "Eight Belle" Co. In Cleveland, Feb. 28, for the remainder of the season, and on June 1 they play their return date at Pastor's The- atre, this city. The Empibb Show closes Its season it Pittsburg week of April 13. playing a retnrn date. Next season the company again takes the road, with the Agoust Family, from Europe, as features. Julc Delmar has again been engaged for the show, making his fourth season with It. Euoene Spexeii, musical director with the "Devil's Auction" Co., writes: "My 'ad.' In the memorial number ot your paper hts During" a temporary decline la minstrelsy, Mr. Campbell became a lyceum attraction under the nom de plums of "Carl Sunlight," delivering a lecture, entitled "The rambles of a literary vagabond." Ho then entered the service of Harry Bill, at whose famous Houston Street sporting resort be remained for some twenty years. While stage manager at this house he assisted at the debuts of many variety performers who have since be- come well known. After Harry Hill's death and the close of his establishment, Mr. Camp- bell acted as stage manager at Keith's Provi- dence and Boston houses. An engagement In Dr. Lothrop's stock companies followed, and finally he performed with his grand- daughter, Annie A. Boblnaon, In a sketch, entitled "Grandpa's Darling." Mr, Camp- hell's specialties were: ventriloquism, dialect singing, and character Impersonations, but ho also possessed literary talents of 'no mean order. Among his songs that bad con- siderable vogue were: "Remember You Have lures, proved very pleasing, both solid and liquid, and cigars were lib- erally dispensed throughout tbe evening, and at the conclusion ail the Eagles and their guests shook claws, flopped tbelr wings and soared away, well pleased at having spent such a delightful evening. A new Aims or ins F. O. B. was In- stalled at Lorain, 0., recently. The Cleve- land, 0., aerie officiated, and eighty charter members were Installed In the new order. Assistant District Deputy Martin W. Saun- ders presided, assisted by Johnnie Dugon and his associates. After tbe Installation house last week, the press of that city glv ' in nei Ing her unstinted praise for her work in her new departure In a single act. She plays tbe Empire, Cleveland, next week, with Proc- tor's Twenty-third Street and other good bookings to follow. Dohotrx Reynolds has Just closed with the New York Vaudeville Co., and reports a very successful season. Hanvbt and Doanb Inform us that the bill at Peck's Theatre. Fresno, Cal., Includes, besides themselves: Cortrlght and Lee. Miss Krcnch. Wonderful Westln, and Bush Lauch. This theatre, they_ state. It doing a flnsj brought me many offers, none of which I I am get- have accepted, as I am negotiating in several 1 directions for next season." Lew Palubb, mimic and comedian, opened March 16 at the Duquesne Theatre, Pitts- burg, and writes us that his act made a decided hit. Mr. Palmer will soon play the Eastern houses. Cobbioan and Dovb write that they ore making a decided success In tbe olio of ill Henry r 8 Minstrels with their act, entitled "Eva's Sweetheart," wltb a dancing finish that scores heavily. Jodmny Dove Is this season doing principal end In the first part. Poole and Bubt ere kept busy playing clubs. TUB Twentieth Cbntubt Qdakedh had an old fashioned house warming night of March 7, In their new club bouse, at 1108 Arch Street, Philadelphia. Hughey Dough- erty and Charles Turner, of Dumont's Mln- strelB, participated in tbe entertainment. Pbof. T. Stibk, manager ot the Stlrk family of bicyclists, was made a lite mem- ber of Kid Glovo Lodge, No. 10, B. P. 0. B, in Boston, on Sunday, March 16. Jennings and Jbwbll, who are playing around St. Louis, report success in their singing and talking act, They are booked wltn Bun Bros' Circus for the Summer, and open In Norfolk, Va., April 6, to do concert work. Cleveland Aerie was banqueted by the new- ly made brothers of Lorain at the Franklin business. Peck 4 Kcyes, proprietors; Emer- an eneaKement to the coast tor twelve weeks. Pslot, Juggling comedian, la at Dock- stsder's Theatre, Wilmington, DeL. this week, with Keith's Union Square Theatre to follow. He will Introduce a new aot next season. Thb Welch Bbos. wero en added attrac- tion at Shea's Theatre, Buffalo, last week. Pbof. L. Fox left Chicago March IT for a full fledged Til- Hotel, whose genial host Is L'agle. The Cleveland Quartet (James man, Howard ltels, Peter Atlofft and Cliff Uordon) rendered choice selections. Edwin It. Lakq has Joined business inter- ests with Archie Levy's Amusement Asso- ciation, of San Francisco, la the formation son & Emerson, managers." Hanvey and Doane open at the new BIJou Theatre, San Diego, Cal.. March 23. for two weeks. Their new act, "Little Willie's First Music Les- jpn," they write, Is a great success on the Pacific coast. KffifiM «%»5im"" ,, «to BnfaSnkJB? JO vaudeville circuit which, beginning In otre Fire." "Angels Watch O'er Her/' "Mul- fb'j"*": wlu Include Seattle, Wash.; Port- doon the Soldld Man Jacobs and Van Txl» played the Grls- wold Opera House, Troy, JN. Y., with the "Tom Sawyer" Co., M. J. Dixon, manager. 'Monbob & MunnAX. comedy negro team, report making a decided hit with their new act, and will have a new act for next sea- On HATimiiAT evening, April 18, at Terrace son They played et a benefit on March 20, at the Grind Opera House, Philadelphia wld de Debbll," "The Private In the Ranks, "The Boys that Shoulder tbe Guns," "The Heroes Who Fought on Both Sides," and others. He leaves a widow and three chil- dren. Mrs. Joseph E. Buch (nee Maud L. Robinson), Edward W, Boblnson—both ex- iirofeselonals—and Wm. E. Robinson, the IiiHt a former assistant to Alex. Herrmann, and now playing Europe under the name of Chung Ling Boo, tbe Chinese conjuror. Catou liKVKiiiN, a young playwright, died suddenly of heart disease early on the morn- ing ot March 18, ot the Hotel Normandle, Now York City, where he lived. He was at work on a manuscript of a play said to be Intended for Blanche Walsh, when he was taken ill late on Tuesday night, He was a native of Dover, Del., and was thirty- three years ot age. He had arranged a version of "Nell Gwynne" for Bertha Gal- Innd. and also wrote "The Hunt for Happi- ness" for Blanche Walsh. Jennie Cook Bbbnabd, who died Feb. 2, was well known on the vaudeville atage as a singer and dancer. She was about forty yours ot age, and her theatrical career be- gan about twenty-two yours ago. Her en- fagements were principally In the variety heatres, although she was at one time with Augustln Daly's company, at Daly's Thea- tre, New York, and had also, been with garden, 68uh Street, near Lexington Avenue, , N V.. %.. e mnlose ? of the popular music iHumes and Lewis, acrobatic clown and Uncle Ben's Fight ' ana - On., and other cities between Chi- publishing house of Shapiro, Bernstein & circus queen, are features at the military car- ate In the Ranks." cago and the Pacific coast. Mr. Lang soya Co., will give an entertainment and ball. The nival Catsklll, N. Y-, thla week. , . this not only enables performers to break entertainment will consist of all star vaude- Rh'msbx and Bbadram are In their third their Jump between these points, but this vllle performers, and nothing but the best week at Camp Street Theatre, Dallas, Tex., be seen. Already the committee In and are held over for tihree more weeks. copartnership will give to performers from twenty-five to thirty-five weeks of solid work, beginning with this Summer. Mr. Lang's long years of vaudeville experience peculiarly fits hltn for this undertaking. He Is president and manager ot the Pacific Coast Amusement Association, of Seattle, Wash. Quinlan and Howabd have been com- pelled to cancel several engagements on ac- count of the Illness of Emily Howard, who 1b HI with la gripue In Boston. Mae Leslie, formerly of Harth and Les- charge have received numerous letters from They have had, they write, a very pleasant headllners In the profession, who are anxious B eaBon not loBlng a week all Winter, on the Southern circuit, and are booked solid until August, going through to the coast. Vaniti. Faib Nous.—Jdanager Robert to volunteer their services for the occasion. A large attendance Is assured, and every well known performer within reach of New York will be there. A grand ball will fol- low the entertainment. Luke Pulley's Imperial Qdabtet was a feature at the Lyceum Theatre, Clevelnnd, 0., last week. Their singing and dancing specialty made a hit, we are Informed, at each performance with tbe "Under South- lie, Is 111 with neuralgia at her home in ern Skies" Co. aouth Oil City, Pa. _Gus Hooan has been 111 with a bad case Manchester hod the distinction of opening the new Miner's Eighth Avenue Theatre, New York, Monday. March 9, with this company, and the same is also scheduled to open tne house next season. The show appeared to best advantage last week, and played to record breaking business. . Tbd Evans, of Kennedy end EyanB, nns been very ill for the past two weeks, but is at Alton, 111., March 15, and Mr. and Mrs prostration, which prevented Jack E. Mogee Journeyed to their home in tending to bualness for aboi ter, survives her. Tho remains were I In Evergreen Cemetery, N. Y. IIkniiv L. Thomas, a Shakespearean scholar and elocutionist, who at one time In- structed John McCulloiigh, died Feb, 2S, In Philadelphia, aged 9evcnty-seven years. Charles F. Ehciier, a musician, died In Philadelphia on March 12. He was said to bo the Inrentor of the autoharp, and at one time was an orchestra leader, — Dick Ferris'^ Gran Hayward Co-dosed t « flTJW f^* PMJM attack_of^nervoua now on the road to recovery, and Is with tbe Job CmiBAN?'formerly of Albert and Cur- ran, has Joined hands with Harry West, and will sing with illustrated pictures. Tom Mobrisbbx and Anna B. Rich have finished their tour ot the Orpheum circuit, and have three weeks more to play lo ll !° West before returning to their home, WW* Haven, N. J., for the Summer. They wll play only a tow weeks In New York onu vicinity during tbe Summer. , Tbb Rbxob are on the Kohl-Castle cir- cuit, and state that their double hoop roll- ing. In conjunction with their unlcycle and skatorlal work, makes their act a decidedly San Francisco tor a Summer visit, after an absence of twelve years. They write that they will bo seen again In vaudeville uext season with an elaborate sketch, writ- ten by a well known author. Tub Bijou Cincus has been compelled to cancel several weeks' work on account of the serious lllnessof Nellie Wilson. One of him from at- about four weeks, yet be continued to travel with the com- pany. He has fully recovered, and Is still successfully managing the Jolly Grass Widows Co. Cbaio and Asdiiu, are this week at the Palace Theatre. Boston. They close the season with the Moonlight Maids Co May 0, after thirty-six weeks without a lay off, M jay the trick ponies with the circus is also laid nntl °Peu on the Poll circuit May 11, for , up with pneumonia. three weeks, after which they play the Klralfy's company. Amy Bernard, herdaugh- Talbot and Roobbb met with big success He'th circuit. ire Interred at Proctor's Tbentre, Newark, recently. They _. *■ the Blitb Tubatbb, Gloucester, Mass. (J, Al. Isaacson, manager), Qlouces- oro presenting their new act, "In Vaude- "• vllle," and have the Proctor circuit, with Fall ter's new house, everything was reported In versatile novelty' River and other Eastern work to follow. readiness to open March 10, with the fol- — Tub Sassasia Bisters have dissolved lowing people: Diamond and Hoon, Oiav partnership, nad Eva Saseorla will be an(1 Oclmo, Sunderland and Fooda, Leigh- known hereafter as Eva Metcalf. She ton and Lelghton. Foster and bis dog. Mike ; opened at tbe FrlUe Theatre, Portland, Ore.. Cathryn Dixie. Gertrude Bennett Holmes, March 10. Phillips and Shabp are booked solidly M. Lboouvb, a well known French play- gj i_ Wg | 9g6 a{ f „ w 5 lch .i! lm S. they . wl " 14. Among fi !? New lotk c 'ty 'or the Eagles' con- wrlglit, died in Paris March 14. Among his works were: "Reatrlx," "Miss Suianne, 1 ' ve "! "La Clgale" and others Anna Mac Gbroor, who played character and old women's parte during the present season at the Grand Opera House, San Francisco, died In that city March 8, aged thirty years. Her father, brother and sister survive her. Uoiikiit J. Sutherland, who formerly ran the "White House," Coney Island, N, Y., which was said to be the first amusement resort on the Bowery of that place, died at his home there on March 11, from Drlght's Tub Grbat Vano (William H. Vano) an- nounces his marrlago at Niagara Falls, on Feb. 20, to Minerva Williams. As Mile. Vano his wife will appear with him In bis handcuff act. Mrs. Jessie Randall, of the team of Randall and Randall, presented her hus- band with a baby boy on March 10. Alba W. Boot, legless trick and fancy 'cyclist, will play the Graumann circuit, opening at Graumann'a Theatre, Ban Fran- cisco, March 23. and Prof. H. McDonald, musical director. Thb Lombard Bros, mourn tbe death of their mother, who passed away Friday. March 13, at Turner's Falls, Moss. Ollie Young and bbotheb Inform us that they recently had a phonographic rec- ord made of the music, laughter and ap- plause which occurred during their act at the opening performance of Primrose A Dockstader's MlnBtrels at the Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, last week. Clotildb Antonio has signed for next season with Qus Hill and Robert Man- chester. Tom Moonbt and Jessie Forrester write: "We opened st Frltxe'a New Theatre, Portland, Ore., for four weeks, and after the first night we were re-engaged for six weeks more. Our acts were a hit, We go disease, aged forty-seven years. Miss Claudk Paxon. a professional, died Exposition Fixer recently in the Cook County Hospital. Chi- Leaves New York cago, under a surgical operation. The re- Central: arrives Moloney and Healx closed their engage- ment with the Shaw Comedy Co. after slx- leen successful weeks. They have good boox- Ings on the New England circuit, also have a circuit of parks booked. Brtant As Savillb'b Refined Minstrels. on their annual tour on Frank Melville" circuit of parks the coming Summer, will Include the following | B. »Iarks. 8. Robert- son, W. Lawrence, H. Ward Robins, the comedy Juggler; Joe McDevttt, Joe Kelly, Chns. H. Bryant and Gub H, Seville. ,_,., Williams and Adams write. "While playing In Boston with the Monllght Maids Co. we purchased from Toby Lyons, or 'Hlnkey Dee' fame, a new novelty act, whlcn we win produce for the first time next sea- son, under the management of Messrs. Weber It Rush. The act will be neatly dressed and away from ell others, and we anticipate Its being a big success. It will play eighteen minutes." ... Mabbon and Callahan are still with Holden Bros.' "Denver Express" Co. At tbe 5 815 A M by New York o^nin^'v 0 ft? 1 ™ Fa " 8 for foUr w « efi - «'«* °' the" season MrMar'ron will fk on nO^^Sw 0P F n A , NN, M8 Ito B 4 SBA0 ha. Mgned with the SSE^ISSSSr'M x. ThlBlB the advance agent Cracker Jacks Burlesous Co. for n«t .«! S I ™l; R i' M J^iJ!"L" p fJ? a <£'■ VmJ ,Ht u»« Bummer residence Hampshire. in the bills ot New