The New York Clipper (June 1903)

354 THE NEW YORK CUPPER. June 6. matinees. On June 4-6 the opera, "Paid son May 30, aad will continue wwkof June l^sba" will lie given. Manner Rosenthal S, In "The Little Minister." The Player* ha" also leaecd the AcadTmyof Music at drew very well on the opening dy. Bleb- rnU R vV,^3I will alternate 7 hi* opera and ardMansfleld In 'Julus g^Jjl very, ArsnmUc eoninanles In each clty„three days well 27. \lola Allen, In "The B ernal Olty,_ o a drw«.k. UurlnVJ«ne. July atfd August, rilled the bouse 28, and her Prices wil be 10. 20 aid 30 cenra. Well very enthusiastic, kl'w". successful opera- ami plays will be '""•»>•» "I™*. "»"".?. Duesenbery, manager).—The Otentangy Stock Co, played, to large audiences, week of May 25. Kmpirs Thkatub (H. Wiseman, manager). —Dig business ruled week of 25. TD« audience proved Christian" week of June 1. Faxtasq Park < Kellx * ^'ft ■K5R& —The season opened 30, with Ad <r a n'«" the purk, nrcwntPd. SiiBiinV" TnwATBB (I>. H. Bufflngton. mnn- The Snniinor season of drama opened and the Park Theatre bare closed for the Hummer, and III undergo necessary repairs, I'Asi.vn Thkatrk (Davy k Leslie, mana- I.INC'U'A I AUK CIHUMc: «. • i». •4'", ,««•.«•. ylWl.—The Summer resort opened a prelim, iinry season (Memorial Day) May .10, with band concert*, clnm dinners and various other feature*. The Summer theatre open* Lawrence.—At the Opera House (Tabu A. iIraut. managers).—The Kilties' Band Its revulnr season abuut June lfi. played, to fair business, Including matinee, LakbVpi: 1'AitK, Hiiocjxton (Mlddleboro May 2S. "When We Were Twenty-one.' 1 music for the lluftinglnn Hlock Couipan) 'n "Watch the Baby" Co., a farce comedy and Summer season hi Sneedy'a Theatre bnrleiKiim show, which will cloae the house The following: player* comprise the Buffing for tbe season. Business la very good. ton Stock Co.: Charle* McOraUi, Nat IXHng- «i » well, George Ov*y, Ilobert McClaacy, Arthur OHIO. V.. Claire, Eugene Pbelrm. Bobert MoClune, Agne* Uerudou, Aon Singleton, Be«Hle JK«1- montl, Alice Hasten and Jessie Prlnglo. Cincinnati.—with tbe cloning of Heurk'a Opera House and People'* Theatre, May 30, Work on «heedy'« now theatre WW coin- fig wa „ on of ln0 2.'O3 was brought to an inenced dining the pa*t week . Kurnuui inemeti aniiiig me pn*t weeis... ...nnriiHiii end Theatrical managera wer & Bailey's agents have done a big Jot 'billing wlUl „ ]e nnttttcln | outcome of the ibU ter tui-v, going a* far a* Collage City. < <„ rHr( . lt i>.. K /i \t \t,.rtin D,U«Sf!i Vineyard. S«UM*JJ ami all the ^"SMgf „{«' JLTTQi Theatrical managers were aatl*flcd season. manager), ii May 31 Include*: The Hummer shore, resorts gWtrtja a; BimartTlj ,,. nl|Mt Tr)o Marcn al|d j, !mott McConnell Bay, announcing tli* hlg shoe, * ippa awaaea Hl( ,, el „ aml JaldCH w Thompson. Business Juno 18 The principal* of the Ilosen- , H ,, ihal Opera Company are: Ha«llttM GlWant Island (Lee AndersoD, manager). Nao noiinvllle. Lea(er Uwrea. «-"«>««Df; _Tbe bill In tbe Tauderllle theatre Is corn- land. Will Sheerer, SS^m^SFVtJRSS^ P w,w ' ut - ''"I" Thela, Wally and liotlle Jolmwin, llhoila Bernard. Sadie ««W»"«l hu»ton, J-yne and Kennedy, and Bvuns, Until rraucls, and Miixltie Be l.roay. miutUnl j h .vers ami Krans. Business good, director, nud a chorus M tweniy-nve. /,t>ot,oi»ifAL Gardxn (Walter Draper, sec- ■ ■ retao'i.—Tne concert season opened May Full lllvrr.—At the Acadeiny of Music ;t<), viitli Froellrh's Cincinnati Orchestra, In (Win. J. Wiley, manager).—'rue Roger* a specially selected programme. Bros. In "Tim linger* Brothers lu Harvard," Xbwh .Novum. —Willie Herder left for New nppeured May 28, before a large and enlluisl- York to begin rehearsals for "Robinson Cm- ustlc audience. John Craig and his own mw." Airs. Henry Froellch, wife of the company. In "J'rlnce Karl." played, to light Zoo's orchestra leader, was accidentally returns -P. Tin' Hosenthal Hummer Stock burned to death last week Mine. Scbu- . HHkkuv'h TNCATHE (M. i\ OTIrleu, man nger).—Business continues to be good. Week of June 1. "A ratal Wedding." Kong.—Manager Al. Hnynes, of the Cos. In. will mnlte his Summer tour (Ills season through the South, plsyiug the Jake Wells clrcall. "Too »Much Married." a musical theatrical man, whose name Is kept secret for the time being While out riding Manager J.'eiinossy's automobile caught lire and was destroyed. pi„_ June 8, lu Lynchburg, Va. Mr. Hnynes has n number of surprises In store for his pntrnns uexl seasol Oeorge Albert Haley, Cleveland—At the Colonial (A. R Marsh, malinger).—A twelve weeks' season comedy, will be presented, which Include*. „f nuislcul comedy opens June 1, with "The beside* Mr. Ilnyms: Julia Redmond, Frank h,.ii,, or New York*' The chorus Is well N. Doyle, .Tunics A. Head. Mnrgnret Rusn. bahlDeri, and the company of fifty Is an ex- Morgan nud Crone, the Two Iliirtclls, and i-ellent oue, lucludlng, as principals : AlmorsII W. 11. Hrhrelbcr, plauist. The season opens Hallava. Ilobert Bunbar, John V. Kennedy. Tin> vaudeville season at this house closed week of May 25, with a decidedly strong bill, of which the Orand Opera Trio was tbe formerly asalslnnt . manager and press hrndllncr. Miss Becker, of the trio, possesses agent of the Cnato circuit, will appear In n remarkably beautiful sopruuo voice, and wn* "A Woman's Institution." a i-oiuedy playlet, beard to advantage In tbe prison scene from hr Battle Keene. Harriet Orahsm, well re- "Knust," as were also the tenor and bass, lnemliered us the leading soprano of the Ce- both of whon were exceedingly good, ellinu I'our, which scored a big hit on the i,tci:iim (J. K. Cookson, manager).—Eu- Cnslo circuit, portrays the leading female role In MJss Keene's aet. "A Woman's In- stitution" tells a pretty story... ...After au nbsence of some yesre. Ihirnum k Bnlley s Circus once more visits the city Juuo lit. i.owell. At the Lnkevirw Theatre (J. J. Klynn, inausger).—The Y. M. C. J. Dra- matic Co. (local) gave a very caceiitsblo minstrel show May 3», to a Isrgo Hud well jiletised audience. MiiKtio.n. —The parks had their Initial openings .10. and It being a holiday nnil_Ideal s geule Blair closes her Spring season at this nouso week of June 1, with "The Ironmas- ter," much to the regret of her hosts of ad- mirers. Mlas Blair and her excellent com- pany are great favorites with Cleveland the- atregoers, and. have drawn parked houses to every performance. Week of 25 "Magda" was given In a most finished manner. I't.KVKi.AMi (J. K. Cookson, manager).— The regular season closes week of June 1, with Sam Morris, presenting a new type of Hebrew- character in bis play, "The Peddler'a "inhii." "In the Shadow of the Scaffold," a niost exciting; bit of melodrama, was the attraction last week. Manhattan Bbacii. —linstock's animal show formally opened May 30,'wltli afternoon and evening performances, and an extra Decoration Day programme. With a view of making the programme more of a popular nature, considerable comedy ha» been in- jected Into It. There Is Robertl, In the character of Happy Hooligan, who does smusing tricks with a .lark weather, there was a big attendance. Ninny new and pleasing features have been added for the convenience of patrons, aud everything points • toward a successful sea- son .......Manager V. B. Lynch will remove his Wonder World to Newburyport for a Summer season... .The Massachusetts B. P. i). v.. reunion, which Is to be held here June IT, la to he oue of the largest In Its history. The committee of the visiting Klks i but Is convening with the local members to make Dual arrangement* Is as follows: llostou. No. ]rt. Br. J. H. Shaw. W. C. Oale: Lawrence. No. lift. (». O. Welgol. K. J. Whelan : New Hertford. No. 73. S. B. Pierce, John O'Nell: Lynn, No. 117, B. J. O'Shes ¥ !L rl KftVn*nangh"V'''lViiv»VhuV, , "No!' iVlS. "IT a! seasouTs ni long; oue, and the bill will be fre lilts, L. C. Trnv: Worcester. No. 243. Kmll 'l"cntly changed. . ZuedPr, J. H. Metgher: I'lttslleld. No. 272. M Tn» Qaw>kk Tiiratkk (Cl.as. L. La Jncob Appell. Br. W. J. Meirer; No. Adam*. kiMdm, manager) w I open Juno 8. with No. 48-!, Br. A. J, Boom, T. M. Calnun.; "The Ulrl f rom Purls/' Toledo.—At the Lyceum Theatre (Frank Hurt, manager).—"The Lady of Lyons" was well given by the stock company May 24 and week, to well mini houses. This company closed Its season 30. -Booked: Weber & Fields Juuo U. Tub faum Tbbatrb (Otto Kllvca. mnua- i group of half grown animals! Also Bobbv Macks dog and mon- key circus, A thrilling and beautiful feat- ure Is La Hello Sellns, who executes her sluuoiiM dance among a group of Houm. Aglnlou's Blsveno, the wonderful little iiion- I'raiinls Vliilnlan*: i'all River." No. 118. J. N: Mfi *} ia loops tlip loop, Is also seen. The ltrnck. A. J. Bnnvler: Tnuuton, No. ISO, J. Hsf- of acta to be prt'seuted dur ug Iho HI.'., " J, Springfield, No. Ml, ,!. II. Nicholson, S. J. Collins' Mllfnrd, No. 028. J. Ii. Strntlon. W. A. Be Wire: Kverelt. No. 1142, A. W. Hatch, P. C. Bogan: Brocton, X«i. ««». W, A. Hognii: t.'umhrldge. No. gill), Br. J. H. Bwyer, J. L. UeRlruy: Kltchhurg, No. 847, W. I». Pros- ton, J. F. McOratli. Lynn.—At the Harrison, manager) beared, before si William J. Kelloy, SSLluW'a* tomS- tmitStT"' '"™"'~ « s *hin»T.ii 8 a™. (Frank Burt, manager). kai'mm TiiitATin-- Salem Mass (llscfv K. —* K ,M *d bllllast week drew good crowd*. 31. to fair bouse*. wa* I be is-st. feature. Notbu.— Ura«» Kimball, of Ijnu. bus lwuclng Bswsous. Mlfo Vagge, the Four liaises, lllsuah and Miller, Leslie and Curdy, closed her seasnu with Iho Murray k Muck Co.. and Is now resting In her homo. She « >>ns. sharp ami the, klnodrpme will, however, appear for a short time this Rbi.i.bwh 1'aiik (J. W. McCorndek, mnu- S. .nor at Alia tie C,'. under her former •/">>'.»• -The «|KUilng bill 31 an. week In- runniHOment The Boston Ideal Opcr.i g*"! Vhe Walton Family, Martinetle and .'«.. which IWCMM wrstifled In Lyun at the ^f^J»^^VgSjSS nfiC 1 "" ,, ""' tf ' close of It* nuitiigvuieiii. nt tbe Lynn Tlieafre. Annie Whitney, the Buckeye. Trio. ...i engage 23, on account of tbe miiunger dlsiiiiptiiiiiiig with the mints, so the members claim, hnve succeeded In raising enough to pay their passiige to New York. This was done through Ihe efforts of the Nnuiletto Club, Charles It. Shorcy. manager, giving them a benoilt In ronton. At the Park Theatre (T. K. Aitiuuitii, mniiager).—This new resort opened nilsplclously May 25, with the following bill : Fox and Summers, Chrlssle Morrison Jouea, Hiirileit and Collins, Funny Vrankel, Carlton tilts theatre. Manager Harrison contributed niul Torre, und the Juggling .lordaus. The the free use of hi* house for this purpose, bookings for .week of June 1 are: Allan The theatrical sensou lu Lynn and Snlem Is now closed, mid the pal ions ore visiting tin? Summer parks in this vicinity for nmuseinent. Those lu Salem Willows and Mass Point, Nahsnt, will soon be under full headway. llolyoke.—At the Opera Bouse (B. L. IVtter. ninnuger).—Viola Allen, lu "The Kternal City," May B0, played to big busi- ness. This nttrnetlou closisl the house for tills seiison. Mountain i'auk Casino iw. II. Hill, uinu- ngor).—Tom llrown's colorect troubadours ojieued the season at tills place of amuse- ment 2U. to Mg business. This attrucllou will hold tho iMiards at tbe Casino (or the week of June 1, For the week of 8, Isick- liart's elephant a and u vniidicville I'umpsuy will he tlie attraction. FiwiTl.lOllTS.— Viola Allen closed her sea- son here 30 Arthur Alston, manager of "At. the Old Cross Itonds" Co. and "Ton- ne*s»e's Partner." apent a few days at his home In this city Inst week .Members of the Mountain Park Opera Co. are cxpertisl to arrive hero June 3, and rehearsal* will begiu at once for the opening of opera at the pnrk, June 15. i.ii » Worcester.—Af the W.p/w»»86«jri'' , »*5e» »»■'>"!>' ■ • iV«ll»" IV.' WeriainiA'nafeit, manager).—The New York Players begau the .Summer sea- Colombo*, Wlghlniaii, Hem bam and Mayer, Viola Napp, Souella Wilson. Brown and Bartolcttl, and the O'Brien Troupe. Barney Rosenthal Is tieasiirer, Kmll lilnkendorf, musical director, and WHl Fleker. si ago malinger. llJUHMtX TiiRvriiB lira Davis, manager).— Hill for June 1 and week will Include: Anna l.ounlierry. IamiIs Lii Velio, Anita Favre. sydeii mid llutlerwlrk, l*enrl lived and Louise Lo Velio. Notbs. — Rlngllng Bros.' Circus turned llieui hwhv, both performances, 21 The llHiiis Nlckle Plate Shows sre due mi, nud lie Cooper'* Medicine shows to open 28 ('has. ilnrilwlck, of Gertrude Coglilsn's (>.. Is home for the Summer. i I tlKib.ii. —At Lakeside Park (.las. A. Kirk, aulusgrr).— Murphy and tlnno, innsl- chI iierforiners, have been engaged for week of June 1. Rvin iino i-M is.—The Hagles' June Festival and the Wright Carnival Co. will be given week of June 8. Faisvihw 1'aiik opens May 30 with a Drat cliia* vaudeville performance. Casfellntt unci Halt, John O, McDowell, tbe llreut I^eoliao, and the Trolley Car Trio are amoug the nets engaged, tleo. M. Cohan's farce. "My Friend from Willi Street," will be produced tbe first sandnsky At Cedar Point rieasiire Resort (Geo. A. Boeckllng. manager).— fbe season nt this popular resort open* May •hi, the opening attraction being Ibe Klks' Min- strel* (local). The regular vaudeville open- ing occurs week of 31, with the following strong bill: Prevost and Prevost. Gardner, West and Sunshine. George Austin, Jesse Habb, and the klnodrome. Patrons this vear will be surprised at tbe many Inprove- hifnts at the resort. A mammoth theatre, capable of seating over .'1,000 people; n new dancing pavilion, which Is one of the largest in the State: a new laughing gallery sncl other amusements have been added. tne grounds and buildings have been Improved unci enlarged, notably the hotel, which has been doubled In slue. Altogether the Im- provements this season represent an expendi- ture of over aiOO.WM). . ♦»» PHSN9Y1/VAMA. Philadelphia,—six of the local thea- tres are still holding out against the In- coming Summer, but two of tnese are to re- tire from the Held with tbe ending of tbe current week. Last Saturday saw all of the outdoor parks lu and around the city full into line, and a remarkably unpleasant duv they had for tbe openings. it was unseasonably cold and rainy throughout the day, and this resulted In cutting down the attendance very greatly. Pahk Tkeatiib (1\ O. Nlxon-Mrdllnger. manager).—This house Is scheduled to re- main open during this nnd next week, tbe offering being "The Strollers." George C. l'.onlfnce Jr., Caroline Heiistls, Dorothy Hunting, Nell McNeil, and many others who ere favorably known are In tbe cast. Tbe remarkably long and profitable engugement of Kellar ended last week. FoiiKrAiJuii's Thbatkk (Miller k Kauf- man, managers).—This week Assistant Man- ager George Learock, supported by George W. liu rbler, Florence Roberts aud tbe other members of the stock company, Is appearing In repertory. The first three days of tbe week are given over to "V. C." and "Tbe Girl of Mv Heart." while the latter part of the week will be devoted to "Rosedale." The current week ends tbe season at this house. "Private John Allen" waa a melodrama which made a successful appeal to the pa- trons last week, partly by reason of Its ad- mirable performance by the stock company. (iniAiui Avknub Th.-.atiib (Miller k Kauf- man, managers).—"Masks and Faces" Is the offering for this, the final week of the sea- son. Valerie Bergere Is seen as Peg W'oflJng- too, and l.eniiH von Ottlnger, Tboa. Mc- Crane and tho other members .of the company nre In the cast Last week's audiences were of capital size, and they liberally applauded the work of Robert McWade and tho stock company, lu "Rip Van Winkle," Kkith's Ruoit (John Kcirnns, resident manager).—The admirable stock company st this house Is seen this week In tbe comedy, "A Bachelor's Honeymoon." Daly's "Rail road of Love" is In rehearsal for the coming week. Despite the rapid approach of Sum. mer the audiences were of a highly satis- factory size last week, aud there was a superabundance of appreciation for the pro- duction of "My Friend from India." Kbith'h Nkw TllKATim (II. T. Jordan, resldeut manager),—The capital vaudeville programmes here furnish most attractive en- tertainment, for warm weather, and present Indications point to this new house being one of the most popular resorts during the Summer. Thurston, and Mclntyre and Heath both remain over this week, heading a programme which also Includes: Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Barry, the Three Keutons, Ray- mond Flnlcy sua Lottie Burke, Crawford nnd Manning, Althea Twin Sisters, Kherns and Cole, Laweon and Namon, Mr. and Mrs. Barron-, Larkln and Patterson, Kvnii* and St. John, Robert Harrington, Herbert Lloyd, Hornni and Nevarro, and Keith motion pic- tures. Lycbdm Tiihatiib (John G. Jermon. mana- ger).—Young Corbelt and his burlesque com- pany furnish the entertainment this week. Young Corbett will meet all comers In his class, tho two burlesques, "Town Tonics" nnd "A Hot Night In the Alley," nre given, and In the olio sre: llranlgan nud Mack. the Garrlty Sisters, Cliff Gordon, Foster and Foster, und Packard and Hammond. Good attendance greeted the Oriental Burlesquers last week. Next week, the High Flyers. Willow Giuivh Park (Management Plilla. ItaptU Transit Co.I— This park was opened for the season on Saturday last, Decoration Bay, Creatore with his Italian band and his inniinenlsniK. furnished the music, nnd will continue to give afternoon nnd evening concerts for several weeks. Most of the old features nre In operation, and a new lea I ore la nil exhibition of the practical working of a coal mine. In the theatre the W'lllowgrupli shows moving pictures, and Powell gives an exhibition n( magic. WouiisiDH Paiik (Woodslde Pink Amuse- ment Co., managers i.—Saturday lost saw tbe beginning of the season at this park, with Glnnnlnl'g Royal Italian Marine Baud of Italy occupying the band shell. In ad- dition lo tbe music there Is tho delightful ride ou the park trolley and the usual full complement of outdoor umiisenieuts. lu the theatre Frnnccllt presents a magical enter- tnlumont. Chbmtntt Hill Paiik (II. P. Auchy, man- ager).—Excellent attendance was bestowed ou this park Inst week, the llrst of the sea- son. The concerts by Kill mum's Rostou Concert Band were attentively listened to, nud the oilier amusements liberally patron- ised, commencing .inn,, s■ there will be n fMe vaudeville show. NOTBs.—Tho Walnut. People's. Troendero and Kensington Theatres all closed their doors for the Summer with the end of Inst week. At the Troendero, on Monday night of this week, there Is n vnudcvlllc perform- ance for the benefit of the employes of the house, and nt tho Kensington, on Monday nnd Tuesday nights, special cutertniuiiieiits hit given for the benefit of, St. Mary's Hos- pital At Forepnugh's and the Glrard Avenue Theatres, on Saturday afternoon, and this week, the stock companies will hold fubllc recent Ioiih on thu stage The 'eoplo's Theatre is lo open again about the middle of August, with Chaa.IL Yale's "The Win of the Transgressor," Manager 1 .nunum, of the Trocodcrn. has a HI I luted with lite Kinplre circuit, nnd will secure his book- ings for the coming season through this nrgiiiilztttlnu At tbe Eagles' Carnival, Broad aud Jackson Streets, on Thursday evening of lust week, James W. Dyer and Marlon Stllllwcll were married In a cage of four bona Both arc nuiiiiiii trainers with Ihe show, the bride being known ns La Belle Saltan. ,. hlcr attraction, as mc viwwwn ......*.»—---- Hie 5a? were the largest In the history ot e nut The snnie TilII will continue dur- ' lng be week The Vendoros, acrobats, and jinny Klmmer, Juggler, are with this.show Manager Davis has engaged Charles J. Cat- Teiitir. for many years general agent for he Grand Opera House, this city, as di "«* oF of amusements and press agent. Mr. cnroentar entered upon his new duties 30. kmimgerN Appell will also nut in one ot blS big stock companies nt this resort later lB NOTBs!~Tb'e carnival under the auspice- of "the local aerie of Eagles, June 15-20, will b. held at Island Park......Manager IN. Appell bus returned from Syracuse, N. V, and Is completing arrangements fur placing; three big stock companies at Altoonu, wil- ia msport and this city. " Will Deshon, who managed the Eastern King Company, w II be In charge at Altoona next season, with Fred J. Cleckner, whowas also at tbe bead of one of the King Companies. Mr. Deihon will be at the head of. their own King Com- nany. The latter returned to this city 30, after a most successful seaBpn. Mr. Cleck- ner Is also at his home here, having had a big h en»on Oeorge Rawlston closed with tbe Corse Paylon Company, and Is at home in this city.: MrsT Margaret Welsh, mother of the Welsh Brothers, who was the ictiest of friends here, was taken 111 28, and ** st her borne In Lancaster..... .Ralph Fallor, a well known local baritone, has gone to St. Louis to join a Summer opera company Frank Jennings, electrician, closed with the Blngllng Brothers' Show and returned to this city Jack Marlow, of this city, has gone to St. Louis to Join the Summer stock company at that place Colonel M, H. Welsh Is now In advance of tbe Welsh Circus, and la locating new ter- ritory.. ... .Harry Kunkle. who was wltu the Bnrnum-Balley Show, has returned to his home In this city Kred C. Chauncey, of this city, will fill a special engagement with the Appell Stock Company at Wil- lis msport. ■ Plttahnra;—Silence reigns around the Grand Opera House, the Alvln, Duquesne, Kmplre and Avenue Theatres and Harry Wil- liams' Acadeiny of Music. Only two show shops remain open to supply hall shows— namely, the Duquesne Garden and Bijou, and thev, also, will Join the majority June 12. bvqiJKHMC GAltDBN (A. 8. McSwigan. manager).—"Rob Roy" Is the opera selected for the week beginning 1. "The Serenade" was shelved May 30. Laving proved a win- ner. Nothing underlined for 8. BuoD Thbatbh (II. Guilck, manager).— "Tbe Drummer Boy of Sblloh" 1 and week, for tho bonent of Battery B, N. 0. P. Tbe company has been specially engaged for this production, nnd names some rare good peo- ple, Including Ned McKim, Annie Colebntigli. Bessie Hartford and May Reardon. The bouse will be dork after 0. Short Ends. —"Babes In Toyland." Victor Herbert's latest effort, was rehearsed re- cently, and seems a beauty bright The Women's Press Club of our burg attended In a body, 1. tbe performance of "Rob Roy," at tho Bilqnesne Garden A, F. Nail, who Is in tile favor of our burghers, Is playing Uncle Joe, In his own play, "The Drummer Boy of Shlloh." at the Illjou, this week, a part In which he has appeared more than three thousand times. He Is accom- panied by his son, Harry Nail, who mado tils first appearance on any stage lt> the title role of that piece ten years ago, and who Is now acting as stage manager of the pres- ent production... .Mabel Alnsworth, a mem- ber of the chorus at tbe Duquesne Garden, was passing one of the electric switch mer playhouses In central Pennsylvaoln and Is now one of the moat up to dsro u, John Bobikson's ten big ahows combuJ Is billed here for 12. * " TOn ">'"fd #-»> NRW YORK STATE. Albany.—At the Empire Theatre <H n Jacobs, manager).—This bouse idoaid'i,' regular season May 23. The week ofS u house was dark, preparatory to the opi n .'!! of H* .Slimmer comedy season. On Jum. , will begin tbo second season ot the KinJJL 1 Cosrtney Stock Co. ' Tbe first plav wfitT "The Wars," to continue for one w«.i Other plays are In preparation. *• ilARMAM'R BLEECKBB HALL (H. R. J.e n l„ manager).—The. Mortimer Snow Stock tv, again made a successful venture, in "B» f h«.; Frletchie." The house was weli tillediZ noons and evenings, during the week K» June 1 and week "The Resurrection" 'i« »„ nouneed. * ° u " PnocrOB'B Theatbb (How&rd Graham resident manager).—This house In also i! full swing with Its. Summer stock comDnn» This Is now the sixth season for this house and It opens well.- The plnv durln* thi week was "Tbe Politician,' which SmS \try amusing to large audlencea Juno i and week the stock will present "On thi Wabash.*' Notkh.— Decoration Day and ningiin. Brothers' Circus come together here, nnd n big outpouring of people at two perform. ances was assured Bar mini & Ilnllev's Show comes next, June 4. -■ - , » EUnilra.—The Summer theatrical season opened In this city Decoration Day under most auspicious circumstances. The various theatres played to capacity business at botii uftemoon and evening performances. Lvc-Kir.M thiiatiic i M. Rels, manager) — Tbe Kalurah Minstrels, given by the Kiln. rah Temple of Mystic Shrine, of ftlnghanuon played, to a packed bouse. May 2(1. Iti alto Mi.mic Hall (F. w. McConmli manager).—Don Leno's Burlesquers clomi a successful two weeks' engagement :m This week's bill Includes: The Caldwells' Cook and Grant, Cora Wright. Grace Llllljn' Mae Lawrence, Arnlta Esmond. Paul stein' borst, musical director, severed his connec- tion with this resort 30. He has secured a position in the People's Theatre in l'tim Mr. Stelnborst will be succeeded by James l'roiidlove, of this city. RomcK's GijKN Thbatrb (Herbert Sa- linger, manager).—William Josh Daly's Min. strcis opened here, to big business. The same entertainment will continue this week, Carino Thkatub (Barry & Tierney. mm- m-ersi. —The bill lost week comprised: The Vedmars, Garfield and Cowley, Mimical Bentley. Smith and Gorman, McNamee Those who will entertain tbis week are: w«|. ter Stetson and Co., the Four Bakers, Lvaiii Sisters, Ned Curtis, nnd Estflle X. Wills. Business so far has been big. Qiikkn City Gardbnh (M. Sullivan, main ager).—Tbe following people opened Decnrn. lion Day and will continue this week: Alex- ander Dupree, Iteaumont Haywood, Harris and Davis. Harry Stafford and Frank Lato. N'citk. —Dan Qulnlnn, of Qulnlan A Wall's Minstrel Co., has returned to Klmlra after a business trip to New York. ■ Bino-hamton.—At Stone Opera House (J, P. E. Clark, manager).—Howe's Pictures drew big business May 20.' Knluruh Min- strels, composed of local talent, bad 8. II. o. 30, and matinee. Cahiko Park (J. P. E. flark, mann- ger).—June 1-8: Estella X. Wills, La Hell Trio, Freao and Dare, Johnnie Kelly, and Lntour Sisters. -At Oleutangy Park (J. W. tHnrrlalturar.—The season has ended In this city. It was one of the most suc- cessful In the hlftory of the local theatre. The earning season will hrlug changed con- dition* here, the first In many years. There will l>e two now theatres, the Lyceum, Man- ager Nathan Appell, in conjunction with M. Rels. and the Second Street Theatre, Man- ager John D. Mishler. The Grand Opera House will continue, with N. Appell at the head. on ash Opbra HotiRB (N. Appell, mana- ger).—Alberta Gallatin closed the season Ma y 20. with ,'VAs You Like It." The aud<V TTTtV was "fair, considering the lateness ot the season, and the star and her entire com- pany scored a bit. Iionrds on the stage of that house, eii route to her dressing room, 27, when the board was struck by lightning. The shock threw her to the ground unconscious, and fifteen minutes elapsed before she could be revived. She was removed to her home In a carriage, and had to miss one or two performances. s Lnneaster.—At tbe Fulton Opera House (Yecker k Glelm, managers).—The season closes with Richard Mansfield, in "Julius Cesar," June 4. Woolwokth Roup Garden (John II. Peo- ples, nitiimgcri.—Attractions for week of t- ti Include: Wnterbury Bros, and Tenny, Techow's cats, Taylor Sisters, Two Pucks, Julius M. Tnniien. William D. Hall. Eddie Hevcie, etc, Business continues to full ca- pacity of bouse. Rocky Si'iiinor Park Thkatiu: (H. II. Grlltlth*. manager). — Grand opening ou Decoration . Bay. Despite threatening weather, thousands visited the opening of the new theatre, where the Amsden Opera Co. presented "Frn Dlavolo." When rompleluly llnlshed It will have a seating capacity of 2,000, nnd one of the largest possible stages. There are muny pnrk attractions In addition lo the theatre. McGiiAMSt's Park.— The Heck Carnival Co.. under the auspices of the Eagles, will give exhibitions of their different attrae, tlons. Including Rostock's animals, a dog and puny show, etc., 1-0. Xotkh.— C. A. Yecker and Kd. Glelm, of the Opera House management, attended the meeting of the Pennsylvania Bill Posters' Association, at York, 28, 2(1, where the fol- lowing officers were elected: President, John I>. Mishler, Reading; vice president, Raruev Llnk, Pittsburg; secretary. C. A. Yecker, Lancaster; treasurer, John II. Faga, Mauch Chunk: executive committee, Frank A. Angle, Dnuvlllr; It. C. Curen, Greensburg; II, C. Pentz, York: delegates to national conven- tion, John D. Mishler nud C. A. Yecker. The MMiil-iiniiuiil meeting will bo held at Hones- dale Aug. 20. s i Altoona.—John RublliHOii's Circus showed, to Its utmost capacity, May 2f>. At tlie after- unon performance they were compelled Id close the doors, and gave nn extra perform- ance at 4 o'clock to accommodate the Im- mense crowds. The lowu, as usual, assumed regulHr holiday attire, and the large work- shops were nil closed. Tub SttsiMBit hrasox at Lakemout Pnrk opens with a band concert SO, The theatre opens June 22, NtiTK.—John Robinson's Circus recently showed In Clearfield, Pa., nud some of the older members of tbe company related a rather Interesting experience which occurred wlieu they were showing there Sunday, July 24. 1881. when tbo Shaw Hotel burned down, lining John Robinson, who waa then only niue yenrs old, had been put to bed In the hotel tor an afternoon nap, aud tbe flames had gained much headway when James UiitehltiKon, an old member of the compnnv happened to notice that the boy was mlssln'g. He Instantly went to his room and broke open tbe door and carried the present owner of the show out. Roth were nearly suffo- cated by tho smoke before thev got to u place of safety. James Hutchinson. J. c. Giillun, Daniel Bale nnd C. L. Gobest who were with the circus at that time, are still with it. a Wllllarnaviirt.—At Vallamont Pavilion (N. Appell. manager).—The Summer season opens June 8, with "Hand* Across tlf% Sen ' to close 11: "Streets of New York" 13, with the following cast: Rlehnrd Thornton. Charles IL Barrlnger, Charles Rockwood. nSSLiP^SJl Wt P ' Bowers, Frank S^'S"'*. lUt 1 J ' Thomas. Charles Rnii- dolph. Oscar Newman. Helen Orayce. Eu. genie Hayden, Edith Bowors, who arrived here from Utleo, N. Y„ and begin rehearsals June 1. The pavilion has undergone a thorough overhauling, with new scenery, drop curtain, carpets, electric lights, ate. Troy—At the Grlswold Opera House (M. Rels, manager).—Carl llagenbeck's trained animals proved a fairly good drawing curd nil last week. The house is dark this week. and the season is practically closed. June 0 a Summer ttock company will open Ibf the season. Mom—Ringllng Brothers' Circus drew big crowds May 20. ♦■»-♦ INDIANA. f.',' Iiidlitnnpolls— At the Park Tlieol re (Dickson & 'i'albott, managersi.—The Hoi- don Stock Co. appeared In "East Lynne" and "The Fool of Sbarven" week of .May 2fi, to very big business. This close* a suc- cessful four weeks' engagement. Weber and Fields June 1. Gkntry'h Doa and Pony Show did well week of May 25. a Teere Hnnte.—At the Casino Park Theatre (Brclulg k Robinson, managers).— Boston Ideal Opera Co., In "Hold Push!." May 31 to June 0. Coming, week of T, "Martha." Oiipiibum Tiikatrk (Geo. B, Clark, mnna- r).—Week of Mav 25, the burlesque, "Who led First." The bill also Included fhe (al- lowing vaudeville people: Zanle and Suzenl- telle, Ed. Sawyer, Bertlna, Harrison and Wood, and Kmllc Snwver. Coming, week «f June 1 : De Varo nnd Carlo, Tom and Gertie Grimes, Curtis Sisters. Notes. —The Orpfaeitm Summer Garden opened 25. to good business. Manager Clurk Is putting on a good show, and the patron- age thus far has been exceptionally large— John W. Heath, who hois been connected wltlt the Grand as ticket taker, will serve In Ihe same capacity wllh tbe Casino Theatre, which opens 31 .'Klttlo St. Clair. wh« has been playing ut the Ornhoum the post fifteen weeks, leaves Saturday, 30, to in- cept a position with the Lu Halle Tboalre. at Chicago It has been decided to hold the annual street fair during the month of October. Attractions nre already belni; hooked..... .Annn Eva Fay closed ut Tern- Haute, nfter u very successful seasou of thirty-six weeks. The company opens again Sept. 20, at Providence. Twelve people will Iw? carried and week stands only will be played. - s ■ Evaiiavllle.—Cook's Park lb*. J. Slefert. manager).—This resort Is well attended nightly, and an excellent, programme I* offered. The bill week of May 25 lucluded: Catherine Savorle. Introducing some clever electrical songs: Meyer, "the bjgh kicker, und the Quintans, In a contortion act. Notbb. —Evansrllle will have ber first horse show the first week In June. Some ot tho best horses In the country will bo shown here "Pinafore" was given la the Mathewson Opera House 21, ut. Boonvllle, Ind., and drew nn. enormous house... ■•• Pedler and Burch have taken charge of the Grand Opera House and People's Theatre, nnd are doing extensive Improving, loey have leased the same for five yenrs, »»» KANSAS. Wichita.—At the Crawford Theatre (C L. Mnrtllng, manager).—Mary Shaw pre- sented "Ghosts" Mnv 23, to a large and vvo.i pleased audience. Coming: "Beauty and the Beast" (local) June 11-13. Backman'r Glass Blowers were hire, under canvas, week of 25, to good business. a Topeka—At the Crawford (Roy Craw- ford, local manager). — Mary Shaw, IJ "Ghosts." closed the seasou May 25, t« " good bouse. Thh Otto Floto Doo ajio Po*t Shows are billed for 28-June 0, under canvas. i4»» The Trniis-Contlnental I.tnr of America Is the New York Central, con- necting, by every great gateway, tb« Atlantic •nd Pacific coasts.—-Aou.