The New York Clipper (April 1903)

188 TEDE 2STEW YORK CLIPPER. April 18. R by Cnoj. 12. Evans,' Cbas. H. Hopper and a strong cast, and pleased fair sized au- diences, April 10, 11. The Tuesday tninl- cale gives a popular price concert 16; Rochester Symphony Orchestra, assisted by Bcrtba Bucklln, violinist, 17; Jerome Bykea 18. ■• •»' • •'■ •'• •■ • • i National Theatre (F. R. Lueacher, man- ager Hcrrfnann amused large crowds with his feats of magic 6-8. "Looping; the Loop" drew fairly well 0-11. "Arizona" cornea 18- IS. "At tie Old Crosa Roads" 10-18. Bakes theatre (Warren F. Day, mnna- ,or).— Oweu Davis' BtACk Co. Inaugurated ts third, season April 6-11, presenting •Northern Lights" All the old favorites andtba new corners were enthusiastically re- ceived, and large audiences ruled. "The 1-lrtithDUBto by the. Bea," a new drama, by Owen Davis, will bave Ita first presentation on- any stage. ■ _ ■ ,. _ .. Cook Opera Hoosh (J. H. Moore, auna- cer). —Splendid business rules at tbls house. Week of 13 I Jules and Gila Garrison, In "A Hit of Nonsense ;' ! -Geo. H. Wood, McWatters and Tyson Co., Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Horry, Keno, Welch and Melrose, Three Livingstons, Tom Almond, the olograph. EiirniE Thbatbe (H. C. Jacob!, mana- Her).—Weber's Parisian Wldowa, 8 and week, had capacity houses. "A Fly Widow" and ''Lonesomoburst" were given. The olio presented: Clifford and Harvey, Nelson and Sllllcdge, Jordan and Welch, Vincent .Paint- er, Leslie and Whltten, Cbas. Falk. Rice A Barton's Durlcsquers week of 13, Ilenti-Sant- ley Co. 20-25. _ _. _^_ , Notes. —The Hungarian Boys' Band, as- Hlntrfl by nines and Remington. Four Rob- erta/ Meredith Sisters, and the blograph, was the bill for the concert given 12, which drew a pocked house at Cook Opera House. ...'...The B4th Regiment Band will give a concert at the Lyceum Theatre 19. s » ' gyraetiae.—At the Wletlng Opera House (John 'V. Kerr,' manager).—"lien Hur" played, to large houses, April 0-11. Hastabib TnEATRB (Chas. II. Plummer, manager).—Fulgora's Btars came, to good attendance, 0-11. Mme. Koronoh head* the bill i week of 18. • ■ ■ Lyceum Theatre -(F. R. Luescner, mana- Ser).—"The Denver Express" and "A Hld- en Crime" divided last week, to good busi- ness. "Sporting Life" 18-16. _^ * Grand Opera House (Bam S. Bhubcrt, manager).—"Loop the Loop" and "Buperba," week of 0, drew fair attendance. "At the Old Cross Roads" 18-15. > • a ' Troy.—At Rand's Opera House (M. Rela, manager) .'— The Four Cohans, In "Running for omeo," did very well April 9. Jerome Kykos, In "The Billionaire," Is due 18; Myles Murphy, In "Saucy Jack Barry," 15: "There nnd Bark" 10, Laura UIggar, In "East Lynne," 18. Gmhwoi.d Opera House (M. Rela, mana- ger).—The May 1 Flske Co., In repertory, played, to good houses, all last week. "The Eleventh Hour" 18-10, Fanny Curtis, In "Down by the Bea," 10-18. Star Theatrh (H. R. Kellar, manager). —The Tiger Lilies drew good houses 0-8. Tho Bowery Burlesquers had good houses «- 11. Miss New York Jr. 18-15, New York Stars and'Vanity Fair 10-18. Elnitrn.—At the Lyceum Theatre (M. Rela, manager).—"The Denver Express" did u fair business April 0. Due: David War- Held 14, "Arizona'' 10, Jerome Bykcs 20. It I alto MUSIC 11 all (F. W. McConnell, manager).—People' this week: John Mack, Carrie Mack; wayno and La Mar, Odetta, Kitty Millar, Mamie Smith, Alice Dorothy, and Minnie La Claire, racked houses rule. • s ; Blnaiinmtnn.—At the Stone Optra House (J. P. E. Clark, mnnager).—Campbell Btratton Co.. In repertory, drew big busi- ness April 0-11. Dave Worflcld. In "The Auctioneer," cornea 18 ; the earner Stock Co., In repertory, 14-18. 4»» MISSOURI. —Last week "A Gambler's Daughter" drew and pleased good attendance. Tbls week, "Lost Hlver,' r and next week, "The Denver Express." • Tub Cbntcbt (W. L. Bell, manager).— The stock company gave ua our first glimpse of "Tuo Resurrection" last week, and good houies stV* meritorious presentation of the plav. Thuvwlll close the'Stock company'a season at the house, and Manager W. L. Hell retires.' The management of fho bouse reverts back to the Local Managers' Asso- ciation, who have rented it for several one nlgbt attractions. CurPtiUNOH.i-1-Harry Beresford and wife (Emma Dunn) were entertained a great dell during their lay oft here laat week ICIcctrlc .Park, • under the management of Bam Benjamin, will open Ita season on Deco- ration Day. Florence Bindley will can- cel all of her vaudeville bookings after her week here, and will go back to New York far a rest. She bas an attack of the grip. The Orpheum has decided not to keep open all Bummer, as It la Impossible to per- fect plana for the cooling of the house... j. J. TT Porter, wife and daughter Join the aoaklll-Mundy and Levitt Shows at Raleigh, N. C, wheh opens May 4 Farmer Jones and bis educated pigs will close their vaude- ville season at the end of this week's engage- ment at the Orpheum. Farmer Jones goes to St. Louis, where be Joins the Sells-Fore- pnugh Bhow- 20. Tbls Fall Mr. Jones will go to Kurap*. -where be Is booked for'a long season.t..;'..Win. Ahearn. of Abearn and Patrick, baa returned to the-city, and Is In a very serious condition. His Southern trip did not be neat, hi m much. MICHIGAN. • ■ — '!'"• " Detroit.—At the Detroit Opera House (B. C. Whitney, manager).—"The Cavalier," as presented by Julia., Marlowe and ber ex- eellent). company, pleased? large audiences week of April 0. .William Faversbam, la "Imprudence," week of 13; William Gil- lette, in "Bbcrlock Holmes," 20-25. LtcKtuc Tkbatub (E. D. Stair, manager). —"Tho Princess Chic' was greeted by packed houses week of 6. It was one of the best musical raftrtalnnMtStt^that 'fffls been seen here this season. The Pike Theatre Co. be- gin their annual Summer season week of 13, and will.present'"A Royal Family." Whitney Tueatbb (tt-D. Stair,'mana- ger).—''The' White Slave',' drew the usual crowds, week of.0. The company this year was very good. Al. W. Martin's "uncle Tom's,Cabin" week of 18, "Alaska" week of 20.'* ' *'-* *"" '- • "■ Temple Theatre! (J. H. Moore, mana- ger),—For 13 and week: Amelia Hummer- vllle, Louise Brehany, Evan* - and Mills, Bwan and. Bamboxd, Leslie Brothers, How- ley and Leslie, Loney Haskell, Watson. Hutehlns and Edwards, Mulambark's Arabs. Last week's bill met the approval of large audiences. Avbnur TtiEAini (H. H. Lamkln, man- ager).-^Business continued good week of U, when a splendid bill was presented. The bill for week of 13 Inctudea: John T. Thome and*Grace : Carleton,~ Hugh Btnritoa and Florence Modena, the Four Colin Is, Colby and Way, Golden Gate Quartet, and Fenny.Wlnfred, Lew Hawkins, Newell and Nlblo, Ward and Curtail, American vita- graph. -' Emi'ike Thbatrb (Dr. Campbell, mana- ger).—The Bohemian Burlesquers scored a lilt week'of 0. ' It was one of tbe best seen here for some time, and tbe attendance waa good. Rflbert'FuIton's Jolly Grass.Widows week of 18. .. . ' NoTH^-Julla Marlowe was taken suddenly 111 afternoon of April 9, and was obliged to cancel that evening's performance. Bhe recovered tbe following day, and waa able to finish hit engagement here. UO'iL, ; s , , ' Greuad Mnpids—At the New Powers' m. Louis.—-For Holy Week tbe attend- ance was quite strong In comparison with past seasons. None or the houses used thedr s. it, 0. sign, but, on the other hand, only a few of them failed to do a profitable' busi- ness,' ' Olympic (P. Short, manager).—Ethel Rarrymore, la "A Country Mouse," drew very well'Indeed. It would have been good at- tendance even for the midst of tbe season. She. put on "Carrots" for a curtain raiser. This week, Mary Mnnberlng, in "Tbe Stub- bornness of Geraldlne." , Century (P. Short, manager).—Tim Mur- phy, assisted by Dorothy Bberrod, presented "The Carpetbagger," to only fair attend- ance; 1 Tbe production was excellent. This weok, Lulu Glaser. la "Dolly Vardcn." Columbia (Mlddleton ft Tate, managers), —The bill was good-last weok. This week. Cole and Johnson, Edwin Latoll, Stuart 1 In rues, Teehow's cats, Rao nnd Brosclie, and ' Zeltna Rawlston are some of tbe best acts. Grand (John G. Suecdy, manager).—Mur- ray and Alack., In "A Nlgbt on Broadway," did a very fair business. Tboy have a good following here. This week, Brotbora Byrne reappear In "Eight Rells." Isifbiiiai. (D. E. Russell, manager).—Al. Martin's "Ten Nights In a Rar Room" had ' it satisfactory attendance and gave a satis- factory performance. This week, "A Ruined Life-." Ha VMM's (Wm. Garen, manager).—"Two Little Waifs" last week, to fair support. It was of average merit. "Pennsylvania" la' current- Standard (Jim Butler, manager).—Trans, ntlnat.ic ItnrleBCjuers was Inst week's offering. City Club Co. opened 12. NoTHH.—-The Luclla Forepaugh-Flsh Wild West Shows opens 18.' for one week, at llnndlnn's Park Rlngllng Bros.' Circus . Is billed for the following week Hris- lun-en'n Auditorium, a now combined dauco hall and variety ahow, on tho South aide, offers Ray nnd Roberts, Hand and Lottie Wliltcorob, Wlllfg. and Ijnrkln, and tho Two ("arrays for this week's bill The Zoo— I ho Hostock-Fernrl enterprise—goes on. the road May 1, nnd -reopens hern Oct. 1, In a house they propose to erect this Summer. m Knn«ii» city —At tho Willis Wood The- atre (Wondwnrd & RnrgcBs Amusement Co.,' manager*V—The house wns dark Inst week. This week, Tim Murpby, lu "Tho Carpetbag- ger." Mnry Mnnuerlng, In "Tim Stubborn- »e»H of deraldlnc," 20-22, and Richard Mudb- Held 23-L'S. ' The Grand (Iludaon ft Judnh, mann- gers).—I.nst week Knthorlno Wlllard, in "Tlie Power Behind tho. Throne" did a'- Mr business, In spite of it being tho much ilrended Holy Week. Miss Wlllard Ib a very Impressive- actress, and Is nblv Bnpnorted by Wright I.orlmer, Richard tfesmlth and Mnurt iDnrand. This week Hnrrv Beresford and ICmmn Dunn, who nre tiler local favorites, ' In "Tho Wrong Mr. Wright." nnd next weok Herrmann, for ten performances. Tub Ouphsiim (Martin Lehman, mnnn- ge.r\—A good bill drew big bouses all of laat week nnd pleased the people. This weok: Emily Lytlou tuid William" Gerald Co., Mel- ville nnd Stetson, Harding nnd Ah Sid, Bert Howard nnd Leona Bland, Mile. Olive, An- di-nssen Brothers, Fnrmer JoneB nnd his troupo of educated muNlenl pigs. 'PlIB Avditorium (Woodward A Ruroesa Amusement Co., mnnngers).—Laat week "Old Arkanonw" did a fairly good business. This will end tho combination shows at tho house, nnd tho reorganised Woodward Stock Co. will start In 12, wlth'a big production of "The Ensign." The second week "The Little Minister" goes on. Tub Giu.ib (E. 8. Drlgham, rannnger). ;, '-!",, ' CANADA. Montreal.—At the Academy of Music (VT. A Edwards, manager).—"The Belle of New York" came, to fair houses, April tj-ii. Coming: "Florodora" 13-18, "David Harum 20-25. PitoeroB's (Frank Ojraato, jmajnoger).— 8, played to 8. li- O..' at advanced prices. Coming: "The Christian" 14, Ward and James 10, "Princess Chic" IT,- Alice Fischer 23. g,y.vf.<"'f-"«.-•■ \j.?.f ?■:•.*■':? - ,-v , ,t- Gbamd Ofbra Houbb (Orln Stair, mana- ger).—Martin's "Uncle Tom's Cabin," ,2-4. drew nack>d ; inmhJM.jM ■ l'^S rnct }? t P, 6-8. ComTngr''The'Millionaire Tramp" 0-' 11, "Hearu of Oak" 12-16, "Alaska" lfl-18. After 18 tbe" management will"change the line of attractions to high class vaudeville: Smith's Opera House (Mrs. W. B. Smith, manager).—Tho Paris Gayety .Girls drew ;ood slsed bouses last week. Week of IS, ' e Amnion Extravaganza Co. ' fh° Bay, <Uty.—At Armory Theatre ,(W. J. Daunt, mnrtngcr).—This house bas been dark tor some time. Booked: "Joshua Slmpklns" April 11, King Dramatic Co. week of ,13. Note. —Mr. and Mrs. M. Prosser left tbe city 8 for Louisville, Ky., to Join tbe Rob- inson Circus. • ■ s ' Kalstmasoo.—At the Academy of Music (11. A. Bush, manager).—Tbe Gordon-Shny Grand Opera Co.. In "Carmen," sang, to a fair sited and well pleased audience, April 8. Anna. Held, In "Tbe Little Duchess," gave atflM' performance 7, completely filling the house. Wood and Ward, in "Two Merry Tramps," arrive 11: Frederick Warde and Louise James, In "The Tempest," 11 ; Vic- tor. Herbert's Concert Co. 22, grand minstrel show, by, local Elks' lodge, 27. . Jackson,—At the Athensram ■ (H. J. Porter, manager).—"An Orphan's Prayer" nppeiired, to, two good houses, matinee and night, April 4. Yale's ."Devil's Auction" pleased « good bouse 8. Anna Held, In "The Little Duchess," a beautifully arranged en- tertainment, bad a fair house 0. Duo: Wood and Ward, In "Two Merry Tramps," 14; Warde-James; Co.. In "The Tempest," 17; '•Tho.CtoRtTfctf' 18. 4»» .,-. B^UODss ISLAND. Providence.—Mrs. Langtry, In '.'Mile. Mars," Is expected to prove a strong drawing curd for tho current week at tho Providence Opera House (Felix R. Wendelschaefer. jaan- ugori. liualness was poor, as expected, dur- ing Holy. Week.. > John Drew, In "The Mummy and tlie Humming Bird," proved lees of a magnet than-Kellar; the magician, who had tho last three nights, Clara Bloodgood will :'0-2:'. In "The Girl with the Greon Byos," and "A Chinese Honeymoon" 23-25. Tub Kmi'Irb (Spits A Nathanson, mana- gers).—Rosa Molville, to "Sis Hopkins," week of (1, gave an excellent performance. "Shore Acres ' Is scheduled for 13-18, and "Human llenrts" 20-26. Tub Imi'kuiai, (Felix R. Wendolsehaerer, manager).—Joe Wolcb week of 0, la "The Peddler. Mr. Welch was as good as of old In the role of a Jewish peddler. The piny, however, is not strong. Gertrude Cogh- lan plays "Allco of Old Vlnecnnes" week of 13. and Andrew Robson, in "Richard Carvel," for 20-20. Park Thbatrb (Spits & Nathanson, man- agers) ,—'.'Ucaurroctlon" will, without doubt, be the event ~ of the year at this popular pi-Iced theatre. It Is booked for 20-25. on G, and for five succeeding days, "An American Gentleman"' played to ordinary houses, "Gypsy Jack" Is the current hill. Kkith's (Charles I^ovcnberg, resident man., ncer).—The vaudeville so'ason closbd 11, and the Albee Stock Co. season opened 13V-to a crowded house. "Lady Rotiutlful" wns tbn bill. The theatre has been renovated, and new draperies bung. Westminster TnEATRB (Geo. II. Pntchol- ler, manager).—The Crackcrjncks Burlesqua Co. waa the attraction week of 0, On IS the Dainty Duchess Co. opened for a week's engagement. "Midnight In Chinatown" drew fair - Coming: "In Convict's Stripes" 13-18, "Loop- ing the Loop" 20-25. _ Tubatbx Francais (F. Haworth, nuna- ger).—"A not Old Time" drew good at- tendance 0-11. Coming: Hanioas' iSupwba 13-18, Lewis Morrison, In "Faust," 20-28. Thkatke Hotal (F. Le Clair, manager).— Sain Devere's Own Burlesque Co- did good business' 0-11. Coming: "A Gamblers Daughter" 13-18, Gus HfTl's Vanity Fair 20- 25 ' • Tnr.ATRE National Francais (G. Gauv- reau, manager).—House was dark 0-11. Com- ing : "Madame 8ans Gene," by the stock company, 13-18. _ Thbatrb' Dbs NotrvEACTBS.—House was dark fill. Coming: "Martyre" 13-18. •. Palais Roval. —House was dark 6-11. Coming: Stock company, In "La Poupee, 13*18 ■ Windsor Hall.— "MesBlah," by local so-: clety, had" big business 10. Coming: Tho musical festivals 22-24. . , s ' Bt.JoIin,—At tbe Opera House (A. O.. Skinner, manager).—The first concerts of •the Canadian Bong 'Cycle, under the con-.- ductorehlp of Sir Alex Mackenzie, the emi- nent British conductor, had a chorus com- posed of local talent, assisted by Ethel Wood, soprano; Wilfred Virgo, tenor; Regi- nald Davidson, bass; all of London, .Bng.„ and Goulet's Symphony Orchestra of. Mon-. treal. Prices were double the usual house charges, and business was good. Tbe con- certs were a musical success. "Tbe, EvII Eye" opened April 8, 4, to B. R. O. busi- ness. TThoy gave the usual good perform- ance. Patton & Perry, In "Jerry from Kerry," opened 6, to big top heavy business. The Pattens, in a musical act, and Campbell and Fletcher, In comedy acrobatic work, mado a marked success. Business has since been light. Coming: Daniel B, Ryan 13- May 2. NoTrs'.—W. S. Bates la In town for the Daniel R. Ryan Co Mary A. Robblns, . of The Daily Telegraph staff, who had charge i of, the dramatic work on that paper, died. April 1, after a week's Illness, from pneu- ,'raonla. ,-, Deceased bad many frienda among the theatrical profession The many friends of Harry Clarke, who for .years had charge of the box office of the Opera House,. and who resigned about a year ago, will be glad to know that be will again have charge of that department, Frank Price, who has proved himself a popular official during tbe past year, having resigned. Mr. Price will leave for Boston shortly. I ■ Toronto.—At the Princess Theatre (0. B. Sheppard, manager).—"David Harum" played, to a good business, last week. Gor- don-Shay Opera Co. thlB week. Grand Ofeba House (A. J.'Small, man- . r.ger).—LewlB Morrison, in "Faust," drew large houses last week. Klrke La Sheila Opera Co., ■ In "Princess Chic," this week. Robert B. Mantell, in "The Dagger and the Cross," follows. Shea's Theatre (J. Shea, manager).— Tbe bill last week drew to capacity, with: Barrows-Lancaster Co.. Will H. Fox, Clan Johnstone Troupe, La Petite Adelaide, Harry M. Parker's comedy and leaping dogs, Too Mack, Maude Meredith, Bailey and Madi- son. Next week, Aborn Opera Co., in "The Serenade." Masbbi Mobic Hall (Stewart Hewston, manager).—Watkln Mills and Co. 10. To- ronto Musical Festival, conducted by Sir A.' C. Mackenzie, promises to be tbe event of the season 10-18. Stab Thbatrb (F. W. Stair,' manager).— Rice & Barton's Big Gaiety Co. drew large .houses for the entire past week:. The olio Included: Idylla May Vyner, Eckhoff and Gordon, Mitchell and Marron, the Bell Trio, and the Esther Bisters. Week of 13, the' IUutz-3oAtley Co. -r— s •> Hamilton.—At tho Grand Opera Bones •(A«..B. Xoudon, manager).—"Hunting, for. Hawkins" (Gus Thomas) bad good sized houses.April:4.'. ''James Boys In Missouri." "> T> jpipyed.to lprgo bouses. Herrmann, B, entertained a targe audience. Due: "Art- rona" 10, "Tracy, the Outlaw," ll;-"Davld Harum" 14, Lewis Morrison, In "Faust," 16; > "The '.Devil's . Auction" 18, "A Gambler's Daughter" 24, 26. Star Thbatbe (J. G. Appleton, manager). —Week of 13: Ozav and Delmo, Hoffman ond Leroy, Sully and Phelps, Laura Brad- sbaw,. tbe Three Campbells, the Mathleus, Harry' Goulett, and Dancing Doyle. Notes. —The ."Hunting for Hawkins" Co. , temporarily suspended Its tour here after performance-4. Nlta L. Pierson, the lead- ing lady, came to the rescue, and the com- pany opened again In Gait, 10 Can- adian /cycle of musical festivals, Drill ' Hall, 18. » , Gnelph.—At the Royal Opera House (0. L. Hlgglne, manager).—"The James Boys la Missouri" had a fair house April 4. Our playgoers showed, by a full house, 9, their appreciation of "Arizona," which pleased every one. Herrmann, tbe Magician, 12; return date of ''Hunting for Hawkins. 1 ' 14; "Devil's Auction" 10, "Princess Chic" 22. Winnipeg—At the Winnipeg Theatre (Chas. C. Lindsay, manager).—''Tbe Cowboy and the Lady." with S. Miller Kent In the leading role, came April 3, 4, and put up a splendid performance, to crowded bouses. Bengough, the cartoonist, crowded the the- atre to the doors 7. Next attrnefons: "A Stranger In New York" 10, "A Trip to Chinatown" 11, "Arizona". 13, 14. *»» DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Spring ana Bummer Stock Co., headed by Avery aid Hart, In "The Sons of Ham." Notes.— Bummer stock companies are to be plentiful during the coming warm season. Manager Luckett. o_f the Co umbla ha. en- Manager Luckett. of the uoiumc-ia. ao. =u- gaa-eda splendid support for. Bertha Oal- fand. Manager Berger., of the Latajette. will also have a company presenting the legitimate. Manager Chase, of Chases, will put on a drat class comic opera ^nj* 0 /; and Manager Bcbleslnger, of tbeJOmplrerbaB arranged to turn over the Empire to a first class colored company, under tbe man- agement of James M. Brennan. . — I ■» IOWA. Washington.—The week preceding Eas- ter did not prove overproductlve of good busi- ness, though tbe attractions presented wero llrst class. Tho ending of Lent should bring better patronage. New National Theatre (W. H. Ropier, manager).—Last week tho Bostonlans pre- sented "Robin Hood" and "Mold Marian," to fair business. Tbls week, "When Johnny Comes Marching Home." Mabelle Oilman, In "Tho Mocking Bird," April 20-28. Coi.uMniA Theatre (Luckett A Dwycr, mnuagerB).—Last week ! 'A Chinese Honey- moon made a return date, to good business. Alice Fischer, In "Mrs. Jack," Ts tbe current attraction. De Wolf Hopper, In "Mr. Pick- wick," 20-26. I.AKAi-KTTH OPERA H0U8R (IlU J. Lg, Motte, manager).—Last week the Hnverly Mastodon Minstrels had fairly good business. This week, James K. Hackett, In "The Crl-- sis." The University of Pennsylvania Mask and Wig Club produce "Sir Robinson Cru- soe" 20, for one nlgbt, after which tbe Berger Stock Co. open a Summer season. with "Diplomacy." CnABE's Thbatrb (Miss H. Winnlfrel De Witt, manager).—This week tbe Orpheum Show Co. Next week, 20, a 8prlng andT Sum- mer season of comle opera will be Inaug- urated, tho first opera being "Tho Jolly Musketeers," with Herbert Wllklc, May Cnr- rlngton, Laura Dcnlo, W. G. Shelly. Her- man Helselberg nnd others In the cast. Academy of Music (John W. Lyons, man- ager).—Last week "Happy Hooligan' 1 had Isrgo audiences. This week, "A Desperate Cc-ancc/' ''The Heart of Maryland" 20-26. I.YCBTTif Thbatrb (Eugene Kernnn, man- ager).—Last week Fred Irwin's New Ma- jesties had packed houses. This week, the Utopians. The -World Beaten. 20-25, Des Moines—At Foster's Opera House (Wm. Foster, manager).—James 0 JMH.JgR norted by May Buckley and an excellent company, presented "The "HPffljLf^ 2, to a fair audience. Francis Wilson, In "The Toreador," entertained a packed house 6. Tim Murphy, In "The Carpetbagger," comes 21: Richard Mansfield 22. Gbamd Ofera Houbb (Wm. Foster^.man, ager).—Zeb and Zarrow, In "Zla Zag Alley, enjoyed good business 2-4. "The Devil • tone" baBgood houses 6-8. "A Little Out- cast" comes 0-11, "A Montana Outlaw" 13- 15, "Human Henrta" 16-18. Auditorium (Wm. Foster, manager).— Theodore Thomas' Orchestra drew a fair but enthusiastic audience 3. ■ s Cedar Itaplds. —At Greene's Opera House (Will S. Collier, business manager).— Jaa. O'Neill, In "The Manxman," gave excel- lent satisfaction April 4. Francis Wilson, In "The Toreador, ,r pleased a big house 7. Tbe Lyman Twlna, In "A Merry Chase, amused a fair sized house 8. Coining: "The Moonshiner's Daughter" 11, "A Millionaire Tramp" 15, "A Little Outcast" 17, Richard Mansfield 21, Bogea Oumlroff, Bohemian baritone, 2*. Notes. —The Forepaugh-Sells Bros.', Cir- cus Is due here May 20. Contracting Agents R. G. Ball and H. L. Massle were In town 6, 7 Chas. Gordon, business manager, and J. Moog, agent for "The Moonshiner's Daughter,'^were here 4 and 8, respectively .Harry Sanger, agent for "A Millionaire Tramp, 1 * was in town T.... Manager and Mrs. Frank W. Ctamberlin, of Burlington, were here 7, 8, the guests of Manager and Mrs. J. B, Henderson . Gilbert Green, agent for "A Little Outcast," was in tbe city 8 Wlllard Mack and wife, Maud Leone, who bave been here at home nil Winter, Joined "A Royal Slave" Co. at Pekln, III., March 27. » Port Dodge.—At the Midland Theatre (Beth Meservey, lessee).—North Bros.. In repertory, opened week of April 6, to a picked house. "The Telphone Girl" did a big business 4. "The Chaperons" had a tre- mendous house and gave the very best of satisfaction 1. "The Vendetta" comes 15, Armory Hall (J. C. Parsons, proprietor). —Carl Qulst's Military Band 15. Clippebs. —A new drop curtain and scen- ery have been placed In the Midland by Roberts A Co -.By special Invitation tbe Elks will attend North-Bros. 0...... Walter Jones was unable to appear with "Tbe CbnperpnB" 1, and his role was taken by an understudy. s , BnrlinBton.—At the Grand Opera House (Chamberlln, Harrington k Co., managers). —As finished a performance as one would wish to see was furnished by Henrietta Cros- man, In "The Sword of the King," March 28. .. Support, scenery, etc., were perfect. A fair bouse only enjoyed tbe production. "Bally in Our Alley" played a return date 30, and gave most excellent satisfaction, to r>d attendance. Voters Minstrels, April canceled. Koclan closed hla season here, to poor business, 1. He gave excellent sat- isfaction ; not more so, however, tbnn Julia Geyer. tbe pianist "Thcbna" came 8, to light receipts. Francis Wilson and his fine company came 0, to very unusually high prices, and drew large attendance, giving splendid satisfaction. Coming: "Younger Brothers" 17, "LoBt River" 22, Wm. Owen' 23. Davenport.—At the Bartls Opera House (Chamberlln, Kindt A Co., managers).—"A Breezy Time" came, to moderate business, April 1. James O'Neill, In "The Manxman," delighted a fair sized house 6. Francis Wil- son, In "The Toreador," came, to a packed house, 8. Due: "The Moonshiner's Daugh- ter" 12, .Gaskell Stock Co. 13-18. "Maloney's Wedding Day" 10, Richard Mansfield, In "Julius Ceesar," 20: William Owen 26. Dnbaaae.—At the Grand Opera Hon bo (Wm. T. Hoehl, manager).—During the past week tbe house was dark. Bookings ahead are: Vogel's Minstrels 14, Monte Carlo Girls 15, "Julius Cesar" (local) 17, Mary Shaw, In "Ghosts," 18, two performances matinee and evening. Gaskell a Stock Co., In, repertory, for 20 and week. "Pinafore" Is In, preparation and will be given soon by locals, under tbe direction of Prof. Rohner. In May the Choral Club will give "The Crea- tion," under tbe. direction of Prof. Pontius. Iloone.—At tbe Aries Opera House (Wiley tr' Tflrbv. nTmarTB). — Ohase-T.tster Co., playing "On. the Chesapeake," "The Rogue's ,j„ ,,.. »• mcjph 0 f let*." '•nd e*-he*-s, ^'fl splendid business week of March 23-28. The bullae was dark April 8. "A Millionaire Tramp" did. a good business on -that- ds'-e. The parts wen well acted. 'Due: "Devils Lane" 11, "A Little Outcast" 13. . Clinton. — At the Economic Theatre (Busby Bros., managers).—The Gaskell Stock Co., March Rl-Aprll 4, cam", to rood busi- ness. "A Breezy Time," 7, had a poor house. Henrietta Crosman, In "The Sword of the King," 0, pleased a large house. Com- ing: VogcPR Minstrels 13. "Peck's Bad Boy" 18, R'ks 1 Mln«treis ?0. "T>»" TVwiiy T ano" 23, "Younger Bros.,'Bank Robbers," 24. . «■» 1 INDIANA. n>«naa^)^"B5ingr>oao," April 2. furnlshM amusement for .all present, and drew a r^; bouse. The cast was strong, and soae rotJJ voIceB were heard. "A Ruined Life" m.vS? to good houses, both tnatinee and eveniliV i' aacT gave a' clever ahow. "School for £«:■ dal" also showed, to a good house ft «,j was enthusiastically recelveO". The cdmn.; waB headed by Wm. Owen, who dlstlnsulKK himself In his clever work. JlSnteSS Flowers, Interpreter, holds the boards Sir In the last number of the Y. M. c a at. course. "The Burglar and the Waif " sSffi nee and nlgbt, 11; Richard Mansfield i„" "Julius Caw? 14;-Henrietta Crosman lit Peruchl-Beldenl Co. 20, Nat Goodwin 28 "* Pboplb's Thbatrb (C. 7. Scholi, nan. ger).—Thla house was packed 6 until breath" ing space was at a premium, and the ci. Club Burlesquers pleased its eudlcace untu the windows Shook with applause. Som, good specialties were Introduced. The Tr£ cadero Burlesquers come 12, Al. Beeves' Bur lesfluers 19. r " Noras.—JThe- employes of both the Granrt and People's will give a benefit shortly ««« will illustrate to the theatre loving nubile the art of shifting scenes and tbe work t!z hind them......Richard Mansfield's scenen and company demand so much space mother lot of dressing rooms had to be furnished and extra space for scenery wns provhtal ■ Merchants' Carnival will be held thli year May 6-11, and ^Wright's Carnival Co will furnish amusement..... .Cook's Park Is to -have a new Bummer theatre, with a seating capacity of over a thousand and will run vaudeville shows during the Sum- mer months. - Felix J. Slefert will manara It The Btreet Car Park Co. has In. proved Its stage and open' air theatre, aad will open as soon as the weather permits, 4 » » TENNESSEE. Memphis.—At tbe New Lyceum Theatre (Frank Gray, manager).—"The Wrong Mr Wright"" came, to fair business, April 3, 4 Harry Beresford has made a host of friends and his reception was most cordial. Dark- nesa prevailed 6, 7. "Dolly Varden" packed the house 8, 9. This practically closes the regular season. Bummer opera will be In- augurated In May. or June. Coming: Joseph Jefferson 14. Hopkins' Grand Opera House (A. n Morrison, manager).—"The Resurrection" was presented week of S, to crowded houses. Lucia Moore, In the role of Maslova, gained more laurels than In any other part she has taken this season. Robt. Wayne performed In a satisfactory manner. Tbe production la general Is worthy of praise. Vaudeville feat- ures were: The Freydo Brothers, acrobats; Elizabeth Murray, soDgg and stories; Collins and Hart, In "The Two Strong Men." For week of 13, "Don Caesar De Bezan." New Auditorium (BcnJ. M. Stainback, manager).—The Peruchl-Beldlnl Co. closed a very successful engagement week ending 4. Coming: Henrietta Crosman «21. § Nashville.—At the Grand (Mr* T. J. Boyle, manager).—Holy Week has, as a natural result, had some effect on the size of audiences at places of amusement, but the Boyle Stock Co., April 6 to 11, In "East Lynne," far exceeded expectations. Miss Kennark, as Barbara Hare, added to her laurels by her natural emotions and per- fect reading. Mr. Edwards gave a strong support as air Francis Levlson. Mr. Moore filled the role of Archibald Carlyle with consummate skill. Boyle Stock Co. pre- sents, for the first time in this city, "The Resurrection," 18. Henrietta Crosman, In "The Sword of the King," arrives 18. The Vbndome (W. A. Sheetz, manager).— The Vendome Stock Co., In "Tbe House that Jack Bnllt," drew good 'business 0-0, Wal- ter Edwards, In his droll presentation of Wm. Blab, kept the house In roars of laugh- ter. Three performances, 10, 11, Lulu Gins- _ er, In "Dolly Varden," drew only fair busi- ness to what would very likely bare proved crowded bouses bad the usual $1.50 price stood, as It la a first floor audience gener- ally. Vendome Stock Co., In "Monte Crlsto," 13-18. Tabernacle. —Kilties Band did fair busi- ness 7, 8. Notes. —The Boyle and Vendome stock companies play a game of baseball la char- acter costumes April IS, tbe proceeds to go to tie Actors' Home fnnd for consumptives. Gabriel Pollock, the popular ecenl-; artist of the Vendome, will be tendered a benefit 1G. Mr. Pollock goes from here to Chicago to stage one of his own translations of a drama by Count Tolstoi. Mr. Pollock will continue to translate and adapt for the American stage plays from the Russian..- - , « »» MINNESOTA. . Indianapolis.—At English's Opera House (Ad. F. Miller, manager).—Andrew Mack, In "Arrnh Na Pogue," ■ Aoril 8. 7, gave an artistic performance, to big business. Wards and James appeared in "The Tempest," for one performance, 8, to a well filled house. The production 1b handsomely stnued, and was much enjoyed. William Gillette, In "Sherlock Holmes," 13-15; Nat C. Goodwin, In "The'Alror of Friendship." 18; Francis Wilson, In "The Toreador," 18. Park Thbatrb (Dickson A Talbot, mana- gers).—"Eight Bells" filled Its. annual en- pngement 2-4, to the usual big business. Carl Hagenbock!B Animal Show pleased large erewds w^ek'nf 6. "The Volunteer Orsnn- 1st" 18-18, "Yon Yonson" 18-18, "The Charity Nurse" 20-22, "The Queen of tbe Highway" 23-25. Grand. Owia HortHti (Sharer & Wesler. managers).—Edith Helena was the feature of the vaudeville bill week of 0. Three psnates, Wright Huntington and company. Four Nelson Comlnuo*. Wnterhi'ry Bros ami Tenney. Hayes and Healej, John H. Keefe, Four Juggling Normans, and the biosoopo all made good. Business was big, as usual. For week of 13 two headlines are an- pounced. Piccolo Midgets and Seminary Girls, aim Frar-eo Finer, Ramsa and Arno, and the bioscope. ■■»■« .«Jf Pn 5„^ le i T, S if hB - Zimmerman, man- ager).—Rush ft Fulton's City Club Bur lesquers did fair business week of 6. Troca- deros will fill week of 18. Evsmivllle.—At the Oraad (C. J. Bcholt, St. rani— At the Metropolitan Opera House (L. N. Scott, manager).—The Cas- tle Square Opera Co. had good, but not big business all week of April 6, in repertory. The Dlllltantl Mandolin Orchestra gives an Easter Concert afternoon of 12. "The ChaperoiiB" 12-15, "York State Folks" 16-18, James O'Neill, In "The Manxman," 1MB; . Mary Shaw, In "Ghosts," 23-25. Grand (Theodore L. Hays, manager).— "At Cripple Creek" bad good business week of 5. AX H..Wilson, In "A Prince of Tat- ters," Is underscored for week of 12, and "Tbe Little Church Around the Corner" for week of 10 Star (M. H. Blnger, manager).—Sheri- dan's. City Sports showed, to good business, week of 5. The Knickerbockers ire an- nounced for week of 12, followed by Clark s Royal Burlesquers week of ID. , Empire (A. Weinholzer, manager).—I'olr business week of 6. New faces for week ol 13 ore: Chris Clinton, Mamie MorrlB and the Flying Zenoz. Holding over: Gladys Mld- dleton, Conroy and Pearl and Walton and Lamont ■ o Dnluth.—At the Lyceum (C. A. Marshall, manager).—"The Heart of Chicago," April 7, did only fair business. ';Thc Cowboy and . the Lady," with 8. Miller Kent as the cowboy, had a fair house 6, and gave n good performance. "Uncle Tom's Cabin," 4, hod only a fair audience. Coming! "The Chap- erons 10, lljand matinee; "A Trip to China; town" IS, "The Strollers'' 14, 16, "Arlzonn 17, 18, "York State Folks" 21, 22, Murray and Mack 24, 25, Jas. O'Neill 28. Metropolitan Opera House (W. II. Rea- lly, manager).—The business for the past week was good. On some nights the house 1b full, and the matinees aro very large. "The Prisoner of Zenda" 6-8, and "Resur- rection" 0-11, with'specialties between the acts. The attractions for 13 and week are: "In Idaho" and "A Celebrated Case." Lil- lian O'Nell made her first appearance with, .the company 0. ' Parlor theatre (W. J. Wells, manager). —This house has been doing alt tho business It can attend to, and tbe shows are «, lTln jj good satisfaction. The company for 13 end week are: Dan Russell, the O'Nell SlBtors, Alex. B. Butler, A. Mae Preston, Jack Les- lie, Selma Forrester, Foster and Ellis, 8id|« Morgan, Jas. Cowles, W. J. Wells snd tbe Btock. The new play for the week IB called, "IrlBh JuBtlce." Note. —The local lodge of Elks had a soclnl session 4, and Installed for theyejr the following officers: E. R,, J. T. ArmHtead, E. L. K., Charles Goodrich; B. L. K.. C M. Masseau; E. L. K„ W. 8. McCOrmack, tyler, Frank Cox; secretary, Joha Fuller, treasurer, F. J. Vos. '♦» . » ' — Harry D'Esta, representative of Young's Iron Pier, Atlantic City, N. J., states that the Huntley-Moore Stock Co. Is not booked at that resort, although It bas been so. an- nounced.