The New York Clipper (June 1903)

358 THE XE^ YORK CLIPPgR- JrxB (i, NEW YORK CITY. llevlcw a ad Comment.—Tbe closing, one b.r one, of the local houses, and the an- nouncements of the. opening dates of root garden* and other resorts where Hummer at- tractions will be exploited, In a mire sign that the season, of 1002-011 la nearly sp«nt. At the close of the.pest week tbe Brxaaco and.' VicrbAu 'THHATnns and ACapkmt ok Mi'si'c Joined the lint of dork houses, and several others-will follow tbe example noon. 'EJCBttAPK <Unnr.* opened May no for n season of Bwnmer opera, with "The Hrlgands" as the hill. At the Hkiui.d SquaiiS TlitATliK, on May '.'S.waspvodiiced for the flrst lime In Sew York "John Henry," a tbree act farce, by OeorgeV. ttobart and Kdward R. Ho»e On the anma'dnte "Homeo and Juliet" was given by on all star cnat at tbe Kxickbh- npcKxn TijuATBii, and Jacob P. Adler, sur- rounded by au Kngllsh speaking company, presented "The Merchant of Venice" at tbe American Tumatiis. .. . .The continued at- tractions for the week ending May 30 were: Henry R. Dlxey at tbe O.inuicK, Oan Daly at the Hkhai.d Squash, 'The Buitan of 8u- In" at Waixack's, "The Karl of Patrtucket" at the MAKiUT*AS # ,''The Prince of Pllaen" at tbe HnoAPwiv, "Tbe Moiiaweya" at tbe i'asiko, •'The .Whutrd of Oa" at the Ma- jestic, the Four Ponans at Die Voi.-iiteha'tii NTulffiT, Hummer opera nt Tuun.wH Uaii- udn, IMvlil Wiirneld at the Victosu, and Hinnchu listen at BMbARcp's, the laat two named cloning on that date. Dramas by the V. V. Proctor stock companies, with add- ed Tandeyilie features, were preaented at Pnocron's , Piyrn 'Avumib and ON» Hun- tmBP A3D TWBKTr-MFTll Strebt The one/.tfeek stands closing IIO were: "Rooico and. .Jnllel" nt the KsicKRBMOL'Kcn, "A Working Girl's Wrongs" at the acadksit, •Tncob r. Adler at the Amwucak, "Home, ftwect Home, . or Ac row the Rockies," at the Tiiim» AvKSim (Uie closing bill of toll house), Prancls Wilson at the (ItiAND OPWltA HoflHK, "Tbe Hnnirt Set" « pnocioh's Kiprv-BioMTK Btiikist, tbe itoyal J.uipuiiana'at Wbbkh It Kuans' West i:no, "Ilesiirrectlon" at the M*:TKoroi,is and "A Wife's Secret" at the Stab. ... .Variety entertainment was furnished at Pboctuh'h Iftr yW k - TgWB, Mtbwct, Tont Pastoe'b, tbe UOMasi Kkitu'h Union Bqi'Anij, the Dhwk.k, Uiiitrifi A Skamon'm-, the OtviifH!, the Oa- I'jmi-M, the l.n.NnoN, Minimi's Khiiitk Avk- xii u .and Minus's Howhby, tbe laat three named closing on that date. At Hiibkh's MtmiiUM the usual. Hat of vaudeville and curios' irai seen, . l'nrMrtise floof Gardens) (Oscar Ham- niermeln, mauager).—Thla resort, tbe ilmt of the'root gardens .to open the Benson In ,\ew Vork, Inan'guratetl the season auspicious- ly on June I,' With an attendance that com- pletely ill led the place, in spite of the cool wcuiher. The bill presented whs .varied anil entertaining. Klccobouo'a indued horses performed ninny wonderful feats, denoting equine sagacity ami careful training out of the ordinary. Pratieo Piper, a clever bau- Jolst. not only won favor for his playing un ihe Instrument, but.proved hniseif to be a unique Juggler. Air. and .Mrs, t.'lisioln i lln pi imoatiMi up itet' not iiHiially seen on the voudevllle stage. It cmiNlsted of feata of lariat throwing anil they both proved 10 be clever exponents' uf the art and worthy rivals of I lie Mexican and' cowboy Iiihso throwers usually seen with a Wild Weal show. The Ilooaler Zouaves (seventeen In number), ilalloiti's trained monkeys, Cole and .John- son, tbe Pour Nlghtons, Joseph inuuoud, the Marco Twins, and an extravaganza, vuiltlvd "1'uucb, Judy ft Co.," completed the bill. Madison Hnoure llsrdeii. -Tills resort waa opened Himday, May Ml. by J. H. Una* and Wh Met loiHiUtuu U])«ra Houae Urcbestra, In a ci'owil l lint nearly lilted the big nuill lorliuu. Mr. Duss anil his manager, It. U. .lolnison, liuvo liimafoiineil the plsce Into a uiliiinturn ulty of Venice, with cannls, gon- dolas. gomlollerH and Venetian Iiousch. Aililed to this tho roof of Hie garden has been cov- ered with o. pule blue inatcrlnl for a sky ef- fect, and dotted with small electric lights. The background of the stugo, occupied by the orchestra, Is u cloud snil witter scene, upou which arc thrown excellent light effects, and the entire thing la a scene of beauty. The orchestra Itself, trader tho leadership of Mr. Unas, scored a success, and Uduimrd lie lles/.ke anil Mine Monllca, the soloists, wou rounds, uf applause. Another large audience was present on Monday night, June 1, when Minn. Charlotte' Maconda ami Nnlinii b'riuiko were the soloists, There Is little doubt time Mr. lhiss will enjoy n season of prosperity. Murray Hill Theatre (Henry V. Don- nelly, manager).—"Our Barn' I* tho attrac- tion, for this week, with tho following vast: Sir OoofTrv ChiimpucyH, Hubert McWnde Jr.; Talbot Cliiuuiinevs, tleiirge Henry Trailer; Charles Mlddlewlck. ». Sheldon Lewis; KemnHti<r, Kdgar Allan Woolf: 1'oddles, IK* Witt Newlug; violet Melrose, Viola KellogK: Mary. Melrose, Krojticus Starr; Clarissa Cliain'pneya, Isabel (VMadlgon: ltcliiuln, l.nurti Uupii Crews, and Henry V. Dminclly. as Perltyn Mlddlewlck. A'ext week, "Tbu I.ule Mr; Jones;" . Isiudnn 'liirntrc.—Miiiiager Jiupes 11. i.'urlln and Treasurer Kdwln Hull had their lieiiedt ou Momlny eveulug. Juno I, and a large number nt their friends completely Oiled tbe bouse. A Hue hill was provided for their entertainment, h'rsiik Howie, Joe HnnnenNy .and Carl Williams will Imnellt Juno 8. 7 'I'hlrd Ayea««* Tlwatre.—Treasurer James tl. Hwnrt had his heneilt .Momlny eveulug, June 1, The house was titled, null an excellent bill wos presented. 'Hie follow- ing acts wore billed to appear: Wtn. Who I leu and company, 1,. I.. > lorumn, Mildred tillinore. rierberi Itanlon, Hell Howard, Harry Snlmoii mid Ida Chester, Kstelle Wills, JaisHjn and Vot| 1>t1c leu- llaasou, Kane, Florence Cleml'iils, Uilwsril Cotiroy. Untile Dixie, Jiiincs T. Quirk nml Harry M. Pre*- cott. and Mlldn-d Kentlcld. i.nrrlcW Ilii-Hlre (iMinrles Krohmuii, managerl.—llenry R. Hlxey, In "Facing the Music," la In his third a-eek. "Over, a Welsh Hureblt." ncoecdvs the comedy . •, . llroinlM li> Tiieulre (A.' W. INUgwall. luiiiiniriu'i. —"The I'rlneo of Pllaen," now In Ha twnllth week, will celebrate Its one hun- dredth pftrforuiiin.ee, oil June (t. Souvenirs will he given out on that occasion, nntl a decorated stein of regulation slxe will be hutided each lady visitor. ■HoJostle TJiealre ttiwi. U. Mcolal, general manager).—Tho current Is the twen- tieth week of "The Wlwird of Ox." Ponrteeuth Street Theatre (J. Wes- ley Hoscnunest, manager 1.—This Is the elxth and lust week of Uie Kour Cohans, In "Itun- nlng for Olllcc," which has placed this ipiar- let of players ou a high plane In the publle's eellraatton. ■ llljon Theatre (H. It. Hire, manager).— Mnlielle Oilman, In "The Mocking Bird." opened the second week of her return en- gagement at thla house ou June 1, to good RnataM* Proctor'a Fifth Areaae Theatre (J. Austin -Kynes, general manager).—Tbe audi- ences nt this house continue to keep up to good proportions, and on Monday, June ], a fair afternoon house and a but evening audience laughed at (he comedy work of the Proctor Htock Co., In "Tbe Lottery of Love," this week's offering. Wallace Leukine, who la versatile and very effective In his work generally, has the leading male role, which he marie thoroughly Interesting, while Flor- ence Reed scored heavily in her character, l'ra Vtnrenr. aa rhe.obstreperous mother-in- law, brought her tote to complete success, as she Invariable does when the opportunity comes her way, while George Friend, Paul McAllister and the others of the company rendered excellent assistance. The cast: AdolphtiB Doulrietlot, Wallace Mrsklue; Tom Dangerous, Paul McAllister; tlenjnmln But tercorn,' Oeorge Friend: Captain Merrlmac, Frank Holleston: David, Albert' Uoberts; Dress. Harry Botirjohn; Bye, Victor Brown; Josephine. Florence Heed; Diana, Jane Hol- ly : Mrs. Hherramy, lira Vincent; Ann Fllzu, Margaret Klrker. ' In the vaudeville bill were: Mile. Flora, In her capital act; wn- lard and Alarlow. hanjolata; Leonard Kane, In changea and dances; Perry and Randall, In the sketch. "The Vassar Boy;" Tommy Hayes, bone player; Kllsoore Rlrhaan, In songs, and Gertie Holt, whistler.' Tbe tnlii- techuoscope eontlnuea. Ml. Nloholaa (Isidrs (Matt L. Berry, business manager).—Thla resort opened Mon- day night, June 1, to a packed house, and (he audience gave every evidence of being satisfied with the excellent bill provided; l.ole Puller was given tbe place of honor and sbe proved a capable headliner of the strong programme. Khe preaented a number of new dances with uovel light effects and well deserved the applause which crowned her efforts. James Thornton gave one of his clever monologues and was accorded hearty recognition for his work, Jones, Oram and Jones came In for a liberal share Of approval with their coon singing and dancing. The Pour Kmperors of Music, ever popular with local amusement lovers, scored heavily In their musical act'. The bill was rounded out by the Qotliam City. Quar- tet, TooiLewla anil Ham J. Ryau, the Four He Lucas, Alice Hhnw and her twin daugh- ters, Rdutnud Hayes and company, and Maud Hutii. whose iinines arc a guarantee of the excellence of the programme. Kelth'a Theatre t a P. Albee, general manager).—Just tbe same big audience one Is always sure to bud here waa In evidence ou Monday. June 1, and the theatre rang with laughter and applause aa the excellent hill selected for this week was being pre- sented. Lillian Burkbart heads the bill. In the first local presentation of Annie S. Rlcb- ardsnn'n sketch, "A Strenuous Daisy." Were It not for the glaringly Incongruous happen- ings of the little piny one could say that Miss Burkliart bail In thla one of the best of the very many productions she haa given (o the vaudeville stage. The lines are bright, with action rather too strenuous at times, aud Mlaa Burkbart dellclously Inter- mingled the sentiment aud slang of the au- thors lines. Her support Included Margaret Proctor's FID)-eighth Street The «tre (J. Austin Fynes, general manager).— Haber'a Maseam (John H. Anderson, cW&a'S? me,^XTV;^°.,'"|?,' e ^Sjffl f,, Th.s U,, wee 0 k l ?h%'m e a.n- halls Armless Wonder, Clawhammer (lus and Arnuess """".'* .«,„,_. ,h> Hummer nr- Hnlcb. I'nge Spencer The Six Ollnacrettla, nd Harry Robinson. i:in ciicii n acrobats; Press Mldrldge, In his popular witticisms; ' i their cxi Reno aud Richards, In their expert and gro- tesque acrobatic work; Trovollo, vcntrllo- oulst; Deonao Bros., barrel Jumping net; innlteo Comedy Four, singers ana com- edians; Kittle Wolfe, comedienne; Craig and Ardcll, musical act; Beeson, Ferguson aud Hceson, comedy sketch; the Harpers, colored comedians; Morris and Blaln, rapid lire talk; Dancing Doyle, duuclng comedian; Carolyn Young, In wblatllng solos ; Kdcatus, equilibrist, and the motion pictures are In thla week'a bill, Wallaek'a (p. A. ft Royal H. Moss, man- agers).—"The Sultan of Sulu" Is In Its twenty-third week. The engagement will end June 18, and tbe house will bo closed for nltcriitloiis, During the Mummer the houae will be refurnished with chairs of tbe lateat model and the stage will be rebuilt, new dressing rooms provided and a greeu room added. Tho , old fashioned green room, which haa practically disappeared from play- houses, will be revived at Wallaek'a, and n new building will he erected In the rear of the present stage for that purpose. Clrole Theatre (Percy 0. Williams. manager).—Thero Is not the slightest de- terioration In the hill presented here thla week by Mannger Williams from the many excellent bills which this enterprising man- ager has placed before bis patrons this sea- son. Heading the list Is the llrst ntipear- iince "hero of the queen of magic, Adelaide llerinuinn, In her unique offering, entitled "Magic of the Orient," and concluding, for the llrst lime here, with her new Illusion, •'The Sleeping Hctiuty. or a Dreiim In Midair." It. la the most Important attempt of Mine. Herrmann's artlltlc career, and was n thor- ough success. Her welcome was most cordial, liberal applause greeted bur every effort, IInil she scored the, most artistic suc- cess of her professional career. Al, Shenii and (.'baa. Warren wero agalu happily placed III 'their screaming absurdity, "Quo Vndls I'psliio Down;" uoorgo Kvnus thoroughly entertained In his souga and stories, Ssger -Mldgley and Gertie Carlisle presented their funny skit, "After School;" Kenuu, Welch aud Melrose carried the audience over the borders of laughter land !n lumcdy acro- batics; Mamlo Remington mid her -ricks" made a luippy bit: the Bros. Preneh bicycled most expertly; May Kvans was clever In mimicry, the Zanies did clever stunts upou the dying rings, kud late vltugrnph closed the excellent bill. Pantor'a Theatre (Tony Pastor, mana- ger).—The usual weekly report, a big audi- ence anil a good show, expresses tho condi- tion of things hero on Monday. June 1. There were, no vacant seats, and a jolly audience whs enjoying the bill to the full. Tile Orpheus Comedy Pour head the pro- gramme In a melange of songs and charueter comedy work, with most excellent success, mill It la seldom that aa hearty luughter is heard, eveu with tho responsive Pastor audi- ences. Frank Hayes ana Annie Suits. In an enteri nlnliig specialty ; Mitchell and Mitrrou, In aa old time minstrel scene; the Crolty Trio, singers ami dancers; Mart M. Fuller and Frances Rose, In a farcical skit; the Adiiiiis nml Krnua Trio In "Vaudeville on the Lnwu :" Curtis and Adams, Gorman com- cdiuus : the He I.askoys, "magical cooks:" Cooper nml Heynolds, comedians; Le IMge, expert Juniper; Phillips und Hamlllun, nov- elty paper t carers; .the Held Sisters, aero tin tic dancers aim songs, and the American vltngrapli compose, tho bill for this week. Ilewey Theatre (Sullivan ft Kraus, managers). — Tho Transatlantic Burlcsqiiers Is the i-oiiniany selected to close the present Hcasiiu ut this popular houae. The former eiigiigeineiii of the coinpnnv here earlier this seiison was tho occasion of a week of record breaking business, and It was filling In both ii commercial and complimentary seise (but this organization sliould bring the season at tho Dewey to u close. The same )Kipul»r luirlempie, "On the Yncon," closes an ex- cellent hill of vaudeville numbers comimscd of I tit 1 In ami Raymond, Diuibar Sisters. Oeo. Illckel and Harry Watson Jr., Jennie I.e llrau. Llllluii Shaw, and Wrotho and Wake- Held. Messrs. Sullivan ft Kraus are being coimrutulaled upon closing (he most suc- cessful season la the history of the Dewev, Next senson opens Aug. 1.1, with Ihe Moon- light Maids. Atlantic. Garden (W. Kramer's Sons, managers).— Unite's Bijou Circus, Joe Mor- rlo. Hebrew character Impersonator: the Tnneau Brothers, musical conicriiitns; Clif- ford and Hall. In singing and dancing sketch! Madeline Lowrle, operatic vocalist, and the Elite l4idy Orchestra are tbe attrac- tions for this week. Hale Church, as Tatters, gave u highly credit- able perfonnonce: Margaret Kenmore, as Anna Martin, was fully equal to the require- ments of her rather small role; Meaner KJnsey, as -Marlon .Manners, or Mayo, was clever la the part of on adventuress; J. R. Cooley, In the part of James Manners, was the typical hero, and captured the feminine portion of the uudlence. Fletcher Harvey, as Lawrence Alston, the villain, handled his role la such a manner aa to be re- peatedly hissed. The niher characters were In compeleut hands. A line of comedy clement Is liberally Interspersed be- tween the more heroic portions of the drama. The cast in full Is appended: James Manners. J. II. Cooley: Fred Steele, Alexander Pollock; Idiwrenre Alston, Hat- cher Harvey; "Big Bill" Shreve, Frank C. Hartweli; David Brewster, Dudley Outuia'h; Wng Lee, Geo. MacDonald: Anna Martin, Margaret Kemnare: Marlon Manners, Elea- nor Klnsey: Mrs. Wbarton, Helen Hosmer MacDonald: Tatters Martin, Minnie Gale Church. The piece was very creditably put on, and for a llrst night's performance waa cleverlv noted, applause being frequently be- stowed In a demonstrative manner. Between the acts Auole Lloyd contributed to the evening's entertainment by her clever render- ing of irapular songs, and Matthews and Ashley, In their comedy musical lum, also came In for marks of approval. Sunday's concerts attracted the usual large crowds, Next week, "The Rajah." Proctor'a Trrentr-thlrd Street The- atre (J. Austin Fynes, general manager).— The cool weather of Monday, June 1, brought a good afternoon audience to this house, and at night the seating capacity yas tested. Walter Turner and 7,11a Blow, assisted by Thus. It. Curtis, bead the bill, In "At the Turf Inn," a comedy of racy theme and sprightly treatment, which landed under the wire a laughter winner by a good margin. Mr. Turner and Miss Blow both contributed conscientious and effective acting. Frank O'Brien, "the dissipated gentleman," waa re- ceived with decided marks of favor, aud Madame Redan and company presented magic und spectacular Illusions of a pleas- Ing nature, making a success thereby. Fred Stuber, with his banjo, had an Inning pro- ductive of much enjoyment, while Mile. Va- Icaca Introduced some gymnastic feats that inude a profound Impression. Others on the bill were: J. K. Hutchinson and Rollnda Ralnbrldge, In a bright comedy skit; Wal- dorf and Mendez, comedy acrobats; Dorothy Walters, In whistling and songs; Fcttenglll and De Forrest, comedians; Bobannon and Corey, with illustrated songs; Allen and Bailey, In songs and dances, and Harry An- trim and Yctta Peters, with their "Meal Un- der Difficulties," during which they Intro- duce some clever trick bone playing and whistling. The knlatechnosconc continues, Mauhattan Theatre (Harrison Uroy Flske, manager).—"The Earl of Pawtucket' Is In Its eleventh week at this house, and patronage warrants Its retention Indefinitely. Oraad Opera House (John II. Springer, manager]. —"The Oelsha," by the Stewart Opera Co., Is this week's bill. Casino (Sam 8. ft Lee Shubert, mana- gers).—"The Runaways" Is In Its fourth week of good business. Pay Templcton will Join, the company on June lfi, In a role especially written for her. Dorothy Dorr and Al. Fields are to leave tbe company, and John D, Gilbert Is to come In. Herald Sujoare Theatre iclins. l-'roh- iiniii. manager).—"John Henry, with Dsn Daly and his clever uasoclatea, Is now In Its second week. Thk wki.i. known musical director, Albert Eschert (father of Charles Eschert, manager and musical director at tbe Atlantic Har- den. New York City), celebrated his golden wedding May .11, nt his residence, In this city. Mr. Escbcrt was born March mi, 1828,' In the town of Ltibcn, Schllslen, Prussia: Henrietta Kolbc, whom he after- wards married, was also born In the same place. At fourteen he became a pupil of the famous musical director, Bllsc. After serving In the Prussian Army he returned to his childhood home to claim his wife. Having organized a military band, with which he traveled nil over Europe with great success, he drew the attention of the Czar of itunsia to his band, and from hlra re- ceived on appointment aa musical director In the Russian army, a position ho held for ten years. In 1873 he came to America, and has conducted ninny orchestras In this country. Though still a member of many mimical organizations or societies, he has long since retired from business, mid. sur- rounded by their children, grandchildren , and great grandchildren, the happy couple have celebrated their golden wedding. "Tint Wood Witch," a mmuutlr comic opera, in three nets, music by Albert Mil- denberg and libretto by Wlllnrri llolcoiub, was given ii public trial at the Carnegie Ly- ceum on Slay -o. It was cast as follows: "La Peregrin?," Helena Frederick: Alllo, Henry. Leone; Roberto, W. 0. Shelly; Ml- guello, Wllllnui II. Cnnlcy; Gorgonzola, Charles Mechnn: Goulash, Imrc Lorantn; I'liprlka, ltozze Hizella ; Ferdinand. M. Ver- non Stllca; Don Sylva. Lewis McCord; Julio, Nnoml Ledyard; Catchem, Thomas nubbcll. Slrctchein, Jo.ieph O'Mcura; Mateo, Fred llnrrli: Pedro. Charles Brewster: Juaulta, Mary Carrlngton; Marie, Catherine Forsyth. Fbakk C. iIostock'b animal show opened at Sea Bench rnlaco. Coney Island, on Satur- day evening. May 2!t, before an audience of about six thousand people. Among those taking part In the performance, whoso acts scored particularly, were: Captain Bonuvlta and his twenty-seven African lions, In some new tricks, which called forth tremendous npplniiso; Mine. Mnrnmcllnn, with the Jaguars; Herman Wcedon and his trained animals of various kluds, and Ln Belle SIllcii, the graceful Algerian dancer. Sub, raw Pvbotkchxic -Co. Is to open Its season nt Manhattan Bench on June 24. "Last Days of I'uinpeli" will go on for the Summer. Tit): 1'ikk TimATHR Stock Co., from Cin- cinnati, will begin' an engagement at the West End Theatre on June 8. "The Charity Itall" will be the opening play. AM, AMtANllKMKNTS AIIH COJIVLKTB for a benefit for tho Hebrew sufferers of Kishinev, to take place under the auspices of the Central Relief Committee on June 7, at the Academy of Music (Sunday evening). Well known actors will appear, including: Dave Wnrllcld, Frances Wilson, Berths Uallaml, Mortimer Kaplan, the Four Cohans, Jacob Adler and others. The benefit la under tho management of Mortimer Kaplan. TtllO VUOl-'ITH of the performance of "A Wife's Secret," at the Now Star Theatre, on Friday- evening May 20. were devoted to the Klslilucff Relief Fund; about $200 was ronllEiK:. Tub rnoFKBSiONAL Woman's Lkaoub held lis annual meeting at the Savoy Hotel on May 25. It was the occasion of tho tenth annual, and was a grand affair. After Mrs. Edwin Kuowles hud read her valedictory "Aunt" Loulsn Eldrldge, the llrst vice presi- dent of the league, arose mid presented Mrs. Kuowles, In behalf of the league, with a pretty gold purse, containing two hundred dollars In gold. - Mrs. Kuowles received the purse amid great applause, after which she made a tew appropriate remarks and began to Install the new officers, beginning with Ihe newly elected president, Mrs. Arden, who was received with enthusiasm. Tub Pbofesbional Woman's Lbaovb, as la Its custom, decorated the graves of tbt deceased members burled In tbe Actora' Fund plot at Evergreen Cemetery on Memorial Day. hers III Ihe theatre the Summer ar- rangement of giving all vaudeville entertain- '^K.h^wSit ta. been arranged Sundav night, June 7. at ibe Academy oi Music. A vaudeville entertainment will be g "en. In which David Warueld, Jacob Adler, The Four Cohans, Margaret Severance, Morti- mer Kapbam and others arc announced to " P K. <\. Livindston writes that he has been giving entertainments at councils of the HoVa -Arcanum, and opened a school of acting in this city, with which he has been fairly sacceasfnl. Harlem ilie cool weather has changed the plana for the early closing of several of the houses, and It Is decided to^keep them onen several weeks longer and take chances. 'IVEBKB ft FTeLDS' WEST END (LM. C. KM«, manager).—Kate Clnxton presented 'The 'fwo urphans," for the flrst time In several years before a Harlem audience, on June 1. 'The revival of this play should iff Ml to draw well all week, as new and appropriate ucenery and a strong cast have been pro- vided, and tbe work of Miss Claxton. appeals strongl" to the audience. Next week a Sum- mer season of the Tike Theatre S ock Co. will be Inaugurated, and will contluue la- e, MBTBorox.iM (Heurv Rosenberg, manager). —••A Working Girl's Wrongs' r moved" up from down town June 1, and opened to a well tilled bouse, and seems destined to duplicate the success It met with recently. This week dnlsbes Ihe season at this bouse. Stab (Wm. T. Kcogh, manager).—Arrival of James 11. Walllcks border drama, rhe Cattle King," with the title role In the care of John J. Farrell, who sustains his reputa- tion of the usBt as an actor of border life type. Tbe audience June 1 showed their ap- preciation by giving Beyeral curtain calls. The house was packed from top to bottom and wltb cool weather should continue thus throughout Ihe week. This house will close I'boctob's Onb Hkndbbd and Twestt- Wtmi STBF.ET TlltfATBE (J. Austin Fynes, general manager).—"Who Is Brown? is hrlmful of laughs and comic situations, and Is sure to give satisfaction to tbe patrons of the houne. as It also presents all the stock company favorites, headed by Adelaide Kelm and Wlllard Blackmore, who sustain their reputations for good work. The bouse was comfortably fllleu at the matinee and crowd- ed In the evening, 1. Tho vaudeville con- tributors were Dorothy Neville, and the kul- ateebnoscope. Tuocadkbo (Bernstein ft CantweU, mana- gordj.—Busluesa continues to Improve, und as Ihe offerings are above the average there la no reason for complaint. This week s bill contains tbe following names: Johnson und Wells, Jacklcy aud Bunnell, Mathews and Law, Joe Morris, Edna Davenport, Fierce and Lntec, Sadie Farniun, mid Xu- uata. HvtiTiu ft Sbamon's Mvhic Ham. (Ben Hurtlg, manager).—This house was packed from top to bottom at Treasurer Louis llur- tlg's annual benefit. The regular bill was given, with a boat of volunteers In addition. This Is the last week of the season, which has been a very prosperous oue. The fol- lowing Is tbe bill for tbe current week: The Davenports, Mabel Hudson, Hooker and Davis, J, Francis Dooley, King and Oott- hold, Glldiiv and Fox, Lizzie Evans aud company. Hobo cjuartct, and the American vltagraph. .Notes.— Schreyer's Circus was compelled to close on Thursday evening. May 28, by tho police department, which would not permit Schreyer to make the ride, as tbey decided that It was too dangerous The Orpheum closed Sunday, Muy 31, for tbe season. Lowell Mason had a benefit June 1, when a host of volunteers appeared. Brooklyn,—The Orpheum Is still con- tinuing wltb the operas, to capacity busi- ness, while at the Hljon they are entertain- ing their patrons with stock work. This week murks the closing week al I'aytou's Lee Avenue house. OltriiniM t Percy 0. Williams, manager). —The Orpheum Opera Co. presented the comic opera, 'The Fortune Teller," to ex- cellent business, June 1. Edua Bronson plays the leading role to perfect satisfaction. The remainder of the company are very good. Big business last week. Next week, "The Jolly Musketeer." iii.ti hi (Will McAllster, manager),—This week the Spooncr Stock Co. presents two nlnys Instead of one, us formerly announced. The first half of the week Is devoted to Taylor's comedy, "Au I'nequnl Match," which packed the house June 1. Edna May Is seen as the blacksmith's daughter, und Mr. Phil- lips again appears to advantage. Manv of Cecil Spooncrs friends were ou hand and gave her a warm welcome on her return. The latter hull' of the week Is devoted to MIsb Cecil's comedy, "That Girl from Texas." lllg business laat week. Next week, "Don CicMir DC Hnziiii." Li:n\ Park. —The vaudeville for the cur- rent week contains many clever people. Among them are: Mine. Cleodom, who slides down a wlrn cable a distance of Don feet: Caiucronl, Ernest Melville, Josle Ashton, •Irwin, the trapeze head balancer; Howard, single hand ciiulllbrlsi ; Gilbert, aud his goats, Staulon, "the great rooster;" La Zello, comedy wire act; the Two I'lcns. couiedv clowns; 81 Hassan Ben All's troupe, anil the Royal Kanl Japanese troupe. ;.,J. AYT0N "' i { l ' rcd Andrews, manager).— I his Is the last of the Euatcrii District houses to close for tho S-immer vacation. The closing at tract loo Is an'elaborate pro- duction of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Ihe stage settings are especially fine, uud more than ordinary care has been bestowed on the Incldculal music. All the members of the house company are seen In the cast. The opening house, night of 1, wos crowded LAKAYRTTE Tubatbb (Charles M I ma, ? k 7 r) i":? he 2 T \? Dt $ B«Heaqiler, ,P' week, Including: Belle Gordon, SsllkV i"' Bigger, Minnie Dreher. Morgan and P„iiu ,ln Morris mid Daly. Lassard Brothers h 1 . 1 ""' Lavlgne. Alile Wlllard. The t'rophl D « l "i"» week. ™"t Notes.— Tbe familiar face of j RniM ,. Brady waa much ln evidence ainon. ,!' newspaper fraternity and others durlnV !' week previous to the Rlngllng Brother" a.^£ nnd the great circus never wus better fiS aided, nor did It ever appear to more m™, and give better satisfaction than on h„ '' cent visit...... .The Cryatal Beacu %£ began auspiciously Decoration Day. altlmo.? tbe weather was pretty cold. Belli i«8 was a feature* In the theatre Ainki. J. Meyer, formerly one of Shea's mS££ and latterly manager of the uninrtS Court Street Theatre, has mysteriously dfi appeared, and It Is feared that he has kT come mentally unbalanced, probably thrnn.h business reverses Agnes .lethal Tracv- remains were cremated here 20. She »V very popular and well known here, her old Ikiiili- ^ home, -+«■♦• WISCONSIN. Mllwaakee.—Julia Marlowe, | n ••Thi Cavalier," drew well filled houses at t h. Davidson Theatre, week of Mav J5 \ii«« Marlowe has always been accepted by Mu waukeenna regardless of her play, and h» engagement waa noticeable for the neriM of warm receptions tendered to the Donninf actress. Frauk Worthing, Edgar L.Tlavin port and William Lewers also won favor Manager Sherman Brown offers the follow' Ing vaudeville for week of 31 : York nisi Adams, Mickey and Nelson. Jack Norworlli Louise Dresser. Little Elale, and Mac.irt'a dogs and monkles. Ai.iiA.MiuiA Thbatbb. —Manager 0. F. Mil. ler has decided on n season of special offer. Ings following the close of the Tbnnhotmr Stock Co., on June 7. "Uncle Tom's Cabin" Is tho final offering of the stock, and H»r low's Big Minstrel Troupe opens 8, far week. Buoc OrKBA HiifsR (J. R. Pierce, resident manager).—"Reaping the Harvest" t[a»i the season at this house week of May "4 Attendance was satisfactory and the perform- ance was well received. Stab Tubatbb. —Manager Frank R. Trott. man has Miss New York Jr. for week o( May 31, and then the Invaders return for two weeks. The Innocent Beauties, week of "4. drew deservedly large houses. Heeler and Meelen head the olio and score heatlli by some very clever tumbling. cukam City Tubatbb. —Tho atock season at tbls house will close June 7. Mantgtr P. J. Murphy will then put on a vaudeville bill and promisee the Soutb alders some gnoil bookings. Notkh. —Julia Marlowe closed her season SO. From this city Miss Marlowe will go to New York, whence sbe will sail for Europe. Manager O. F. Miller made a Hvfng trip to St. Paul and Minneapolis Inst n'rek, to look after his Interests at the Twin Cities An eighteen foot boat, specially liullf for fishing, was delivered to Wnlt 'I. lloiiiciien, nt the Star, last week. The heat In the property of Joe Onpenlielmer, of Ml« New York Jr., and Is evidence that Mr. On- penhelmer-Intends making tbe most of hh annual outing nt "The Onks" this Summer. The annual May party of Ihe F. 0. F.„ ■No. 137, was held ut their lodge hall Friday evening, "l>. A large number of professloa.il people were In attendance Fraak Worthing, of MIsb Marlowe's Co., will aa.11 for Europe June 3 J. R. Pierce, resl. dent manager of the Bijou, will leave shortly for Rochester, n. Y., where he will spend lili vacation L. J. Rodriguez, acting nam sger for Julia-Marlowe, will put In his Sum- mer managing u stock company at the Ter- rapin Park Casino, Parkeraburg. W. Vn. 4 ■» IOWA. Mrs. Andrews' new play, "A Blue Crass i ovallcr. last week, was most successful. Tim BnnniTON luucn Music Ham. will be opened June i ;i, under the nanegemeut of yt. l, drover. Many Improvements have Ikv'h made, mid the comfort of the psIrons Is assured. RMW YORK—(See I'nge 354.) ButTnli..—At Convention Hall (Henrv I,. Mccch, manager).—Vlelor Herbert begins mi .lime 1 ii series of popular concerts to lust a fortnight. VlWK Thhatuh (waiter S. Baldwin, man agcri. —The Buldwlu-Mclvllle Co. Is this week presenting "Quo Vadls." "Paul R e . vere' fo he given week of 8. "The Three Musketeers" drew big houses last week. Weber ft Fields give a performance 4, for which a large sale has been recorded Acai)i:mv (Dr. Peter C. Cornell, manager) —Hie stock company this week appears In "A Tiomnn's SBerinrr," The Summer sea- son started Iti suspiciously. LYCEUM Thbatbk (J.' Laugh!In mens, ger) —Manager Walter S. Biffin's stock this week is giving "Master and Man." "Woman Against Woman" next week Shka'b Garorn Thbatbk. — McMnhnn's Watermelon Girls, assisted by Charles NeVlSa Jor-lnn and Welch. Orth sad 'KmTfiSSS Oltotirke and C... Kelly and Kent. Bill, Dea Mnlnea.—At Poster's Opera Houn (Wra. Foster, mannger).—Nat C. Gondwla, In "The Altar of Friendship," drew a large audience May 21. GtiANti Oit.ba IIoiime (Win. Foster, mani- (ter).-r—Harry Lelghton and Florence Halo presented "The Prisoner of Zeudn," to ex- cellent business, 21-23. iNOEitROLi, Park (Fred Buchanan, mana- ger).—Manager Buchanan will open his nnv Auditorium, which waa erected during the Winter raoiitha at the park, Saturday nlilit, with The Beggar Prince Opera Co.. In ">'r« Dlnvolo." This company will hold the boards for three or four weeks. Man una Fobtkb. of the local Opera House, will leave about June 0 for New York on business. 1VE> , W YORK'S Finest Theatres Belaseo Theatre, New York Theatre, Knickerbocker Theatre, Criterion Theatre, Haanmerateln , s VletorlaJThealra, Procter's r*8th St. Theatre, Garden Theatre, New Majestic Theatre, Grand Opera Hoase, West End Theatre, Princess Theatre, Aeolian Music Hall, Minerva Eighth Avenae Theatre, Proctor'a llilHh St..Theatre, Madison Square Theatre, . Metropolis Theatre, Fourteenth St. Theatre, Mendelssohn Hall, Irving Plane Theatre, Grand St. Theatre, Third Ave. Theatre. 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