The New York Clipper (June 1903)

374 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. June 13, MASSACHUSETTS. f I Boston,—The Barnum A Bailey Clrcui la the only new Chios la tie local amusement I lite. tbln week, and bis crowd! will undoubt- edly floclc to tbe tenta. The few theatre* remaining open present nothing new, with tbe exception of tbe vaudeville and burlesque houses, where usnal weekly change* are noticed. "Jane" In put on by the Castle .•Square Slock. The attendance was sur- firlaluglv good Inst week for the mnjorlly of :lic Mill opens, cool nightn being largely re- Bt>onslble. Themont Tbbatrx) (Jno. B. Schoeffel, manager).—"Peggy from Parla" la In Ita fifth week; and doing a remarkable business. Crowded houses night after nlgbt would lead one to believe It was tbe only show In towu, and thla home was tbe exit for ilie various steam and electric road station*. Another week will see a few changes In tbe cast. George Klcharda la alated to replace William T. Hodge, and another Important rbnnge la anticipated. COLONIAL TME.iTIiK (Rich, Harris A Chas. I-'rohmitn. managers).—Late laat Friday night urrangements Were completed by which "A Chinese llonevmoon" will continue lta stay-In-thla-iHtjrr- The -engagement- was- to- liave I'loaed June 8, but an iocreaae In patronage led the management to believe they could continue with profit for three weeks mote. Toby Claude and Bdlth Kid- rcdgo were III ami out of the caat Friday una Saturday of laat week. June 0 wax "Tech" night, the honae being packed with flucicntH of the Massncbimetts Institute of Technology. Current week la tbe alxth of ilie run. Boston Theatric (Lawrence J. McCarthy, manager).—Thla la tbe third and laat week of "'The Defender'*" aucborage at thla port. I'tilr success haa been tbe reward of the management, In lta present revival of tbe mimical musical comedy. MAJESTIC Thkatiie iHialr k Wilbur, man- agers).—Tbe third week of "York State Folks begins June 8, The show, which, from an artistic point of view, la considered onu of the lilts of tbe season, la doing a goo-i business, and aailsiuctor.v to all concerned. .Music Mali. (Stulr k Wilbur, managers). —The first week of tlagenbeck'a trained ani- mals met with fair success. The show Is one of the best of its kind, and Is especially pleasing to the younger folks. Hollib Street Theatre (Isaac B. Rich, manager).—Large sited houses thoroughly enjoyed tbe performances of "Borneo and Juliet," June 5 and 0. The company was an excellent one. The house la now dark until September. Castle Square Theatre (J. H. Kmery, managed.—The stock-la doing "Jane" this week, with Howell. Hansel and Lillian 1-nw- renco In the leads.- Good returns, artistic und lluniiclnl, resulted from the production of "The Way- of the World." "Audrey" la tsjdeiiiued for week of lf>. BliWUllIN SQUAIIK TltWATItK (0. K. I/O- throp, manager).—Monday, June 8, Is the final night of the season at this house, "Wages of Sin" being preseuted, with Jay Hunt In the ■ cast. The performance la complimentary to Mr. Hunt. Several vaude vllle- numbers ure also announced. "East Lyune". had a Drat clasa production and wan largely attended. Keith's Theatre (B. r. Keith, roana- en.—A novelty In the person of Herbert ,lnyd Is among tills week's good vaudeville airs. He la ably seconded by tbe Glln- sei-MtlR, lllce and Cady, Tom Lewis and Sam Htm, Beatrice Morelnud, Crawford and Man, niiig, Mr., und Mrs. Stuart Darrow, Carolyn Voting, De Onzo Rrothers, Lenorc and St. Clair, tbe Harpers, Morris and Blair, Danc- ing Doyle, Fadette's Woman's Orchestra, and new'motion pictures. Excellent houses and bill wont, band in hnnd Inst week. Howard Athenaeum (Wni. McAvoy, man- nger).—"Blooms and Buds" Is the name Carl lAithrop gives this week's fnnmaker, and If It Is up to Hie standard of lta predecessors the patrons will'have no chance to kick. But the burlesque Is only a small part of the hill, the following vaudovllllana being the other portion: Jones, liiunt and Jones, Co- gnu and Bacon,. Archie Deacon, Breen and Carroll, Arthur Lane, Clark and Florette, Alabama Comedy Four, Ben Walker, Pete tirliiln," Jimmy Neary, Paddy Marr and pic- tures of the Corbett-McQovorn tight. Palace Theatre (Chas. H. Waldron, man- ager).—Mario and Aldo, Madeline llurdette, Jiuudall and Perry, Joe Hayman, and George mid l.oroLtu Kpps are In this week's olio. The burlesques are "The Glrly Glrly Smart Set" and Anything for a Change," with Thomas and Watson and Minnie Itlnehart doing special stunts. Patrons seem to come despite the weather. • Lyceum Theatre* (G. H. Batcholler, man- ager).—The bouse stuck combines this week with the Gay Girls of Gotham," Our Minnie" and "The Huge Little Princess" ure the bur- lesques. Mat Kennedy Joins the stock this week. Vaudeville acts Include: Henry T. Wnlte, Hall and Clifton, Hanson and ltnlns, Carl Anderson, and the Tourist Trio. JfMVMBMM Paiik, Auburnilalc.—For this, (he second week of the Summer season at this park, the following programme Is of- fered : ttllroy. Hnynes and Montgomery, the Mucnnns, Iteno und Smith, l'ryor Urotherl, Gordon, Vldocq nud Flyun, and Hertlna. liood ntlendauce ruled last week. At. sun k Stonk'h Museum (Stone A Shaw, managers).—Thla bouse has offered coon shows every season for ninny years, lint they are practically nothing when com- pared with Col. Alf. Wilson's "Coontowo 400." It la one of the best entertainments ot Ita kind that has ever been given here, nud as u drawing card the management could not get n baiter one. 'fill's "Wonder- land" Is one of current week'a features, mid other cards are: Fox and Wind, the Gibson Girls, Marrelle and flleaaon, Vlrgle Lewis, Hurley Sisters. Irene Young, Sunder- land and lVoilii, Hnrrlgau and King, Mason nud Marie, und George and I. Ilia Brennan. crayon pictures of Irene Young and Grace Huuilurlnml. the work of Manager White, tvero features o( the lobby exhibit. N'ickm.oukun 1 1,. B. Walker, manager).— Walker's fat dancers, CSpt. Tom Upton, old treasure diver: l-M. Hughes, bug puncher. a ml ■ Soot Is, iMCsildlgltntor, are curio hull nets for week of June 8. In the theatre . Kiltie llurke's variety find .burlesque com- punv is seen In hourly eutcrtainuiculs. Put A."«i>I , i.AVKns.- : -8uuiliiy bill at Cres- cent Gavdclis: Jessie Coutboiil, Gilbert Ba- rony, Lorraine and Vinton, O'Brien and Weal, Sailor niul lltirlmretln. and W. T. aud Master Wlllliiuis. Point of Pines bill: Mar- lon Muiiolu, the Grahams, West and Wil- liams. Prvor ill-others, .1 allies Hlnglinin and I.run Cadet Band, Regular seiison of these luii-ks opens Julie 14 Edward Garvlc Is spending Ills Suiiimer vacation at Ills farm near Cliarleeluwn, X. II The handsome front of the new entrance to Music Hall, from Washington Street. Is almost com- idHed.. .'.. . .The baseball nine of "A Chinese Honeymoon" Co. defeated nluea from the "Peggy from Paris" aud "Defender" com- nuuies Inst week John J. McN'ally has linsed his house In Brisikllne, and will soon become a full fledged cltlten of New York. Minnie Radcllffe has purchased "The Sketch of Jerry," and will soon pro- duce the sketch In this city Maiden Auditorium bill, week of June s: The Nambns, Onnlnians, Mlett's dogs. Baker aud Lynn, Mitchell and i.ove, Margaret Webb, aud moving pictures. Manager Chas. W. Waldron has been resting at his Hummer home nt Greenlnwn, i.onir Island, where he bus Installed his linnlly for the seasou Charles Sails- burr Is to be the new manager of the Co- lumbia, under the direction of the ShnUerts The first prodnettoh will be "The Runaways'* on Sept. 26 It is said "The Defender" will go to Chicago for a run at the close of Its Boston sojourn, S ' flprlnajfleld.—Barnum A Bailey's Circus exhibited in Hampden Park June,5. On ac- count of an accident to one of tbe cars, which delayed that section so that it did not reach this city until after twelve o'clock, the parade was given up, and the afternoon performance was delayed until nearly three o'clock. At both performances tbe com- mencing of the show found tbe tent pecked to Us capacity. The show contained many new and novel features, foremost among which were: Cyclo, the Gunaituo Sisters, end Miss Feeley, and of the side show: The Korean Twins, and Hugo. Hampden Park (J. F. Burke, manager).— This resort enjoyed liberal patronage the past week. Al. Myers' Colored Knterralners furnished tbe amusement, which pleased the audiences. They are to be succeeded this week toy Tom Brown's Troubadours. I'ohkst Lake, Palmer (P. J. Casey, man- ager).—At the present rate of attendance this resort Is destined to outdo any ot its previous seasons as a popular Summer pleasure resort. Tbe vaudeville bill at the rustic theatre was well patronised. Guy Brothers' Minstrels week of June-fc The Second Regiment Band, of this city. Is to give a concert here every Sunday during the season. June Blossoms. —Fred Davjs, a tent hand with Barnnm' A Bailey's Circus, had tbe misfortune to have his left shoulder broken by being struck by one of the poles while inking down the tent In this city 5. He was taken to tbe Springfield Hospital, where he U doing as well as can be expected Tbe season at Lashawav Park, North Brook- lleld. Is to open June 15 William Gill. formerly of the Park Theatre, of Boston, and Adolpb Anderaon, for twenty years with the old Boston Museum, have been engaged by Hunter A Bradford, who are putting on Summer stock at the Worcester Theatre, Worcester, to make all tbe scenery for their productions this Summer John A. O'Kcefe and Jnmes R. Downey are to manage the Casino at Pawtucket, B. I., formerly looked after by Septem A Barnes. During the Bummer they are to run tbe Oriental Cafe and billiard room on Atlantic Avenue, Coney Island, Arrangements have been completed for a Summer theatre at Foun- tain Park, on tbe Blrksblre Street Railway, lietween Housatonte and Great Barrlngton, and work Is to be commenced 8. Manager I'. J. Casey, who Is to look after the new theatre, Is in hopes to open It on June 22.... Ned H. Fowler, whose home Is In West- field, Is playing an eight weeks' engagement as leading man with the Empire Theatre Stock Company, of Columbus, 0., where be la receiving some excellent notices from tbe local press Helene Phillips, of "Tbe Auctioneer" Company, is visiting at her home In Chlcopee Falls, the company hav- ing closed In New York May ,10 Rose Doyle, of Grace George's "Pretty Peggy'' Co., is at her borne In this city for the Sum- mer. She has signed with the company for another season The Springfield Lodge of Klks, as is their usual custom on holi- days, kept "open house" Decoration Day, aud many Elks who happened to be In tbls vicinity took advantage of their hos- pitality and were royally entertained. 8ome of tbe members of the local lodge are plan- ning to attend the reunion of the associa- tion of Massachusetts Elks (which was held here last year). In Lowell, June 17 Eva Tanguay la to spend a short time with ber sister at her borne In Holyoke James A. Hcnneban. of the "Hearts of the Blue Ridge" Co., Is to spend the Summer at big home In this dry. Mr. Hcnnehaa Is to be under the manage- ment of Stair A Havllo, In "A Stain ot Guilt," next season The Butler Bro- thers spent a short time with "ike" Perry, of Chlcopee, last week Tommy Don- nelly, of Field's Minstrels, has been visiting friends here, and left 3 for Tbomsston, Ct., to commence rehearsing with a minstrel company of twenty-two, which la to go on the road tor a Summer tour. Peter Haley, ot this cltv. Is to direct tbe orchestra John T. Ray, of Brady'a "Foxy Grandpa" Co., la at his home in this city. Mr. Rav scored a big success as Hiram Hopper, in the company headed by Joaeph Hart aud Carrie De Mar, the past season James B. Mullen, who has been pianist for a number of years, first at the New Gllmore Theatre and later at tbe Nel- son Theatre, haa algned with the Whitney- Warner Music Publishing House, and will hereafter give his entire attention to mush <-m I composition, at which he has msde a name for himself In the past year through- out the country Florence A. Waterman and Gertrude V. Parson have Joined hands for Ilie Hummer, and will put on song and dance nets on tbe circuit of Summer parks in Pennsylvania and Ohio The St. Ongo Brothers are to be at the Casino, Moun- tain Park, Holyoke, this week Fred O. Parson has accepted a position as pianist with a large vaudeville company, which starts from New York soon, s New Bedford.—At the New Bedford Theatre (II. W. Rosenthal, manager).—"Said Pasha" was presented In a creditable man- ner by tbe Rosenthal Opera Co. June 4-6. The patronge was good. Current week: Rosenthal's Dramatic Co., In "The Corslcan Brothers," 8-10, and "The Mikado" 11-13. Siikkih-'s TltBATfiK (D. R. BulUntou, man- ager).—"Woman Against Woman" was the bill the past week. Current week's bill Is "Resurrection.'' Specialties between acts will he given by Master Coogan, I.oulse Hor- ner, in songs and dances; Mae Russell, in Illustrated songs, and Edison's projectoscope. Full houses Is the rule twice dully. Lincoln Paiik (Isaac W. Phelps, mana- ger).—Free dancing and clam dinners are the present attractions here. Niitks. —The Theodore R. Beckwlth One Ring Circus arrived In town unheralded June 4, and pitched Its tent at the South end of ihe city for three dayB, when they moved to the North end for three days of tbe prescut week. 8-10. The company, while small, presents an excellent entertainment, to packed audiences, twice dally. Captain Tlenier gives a free exhibition on the out- side previous to' each performance, diving from u high ladder Into a net. The show carries two cars, a combination sleeper and dining and a baggage car Barnum A Bailey's advertising car No. 2 waa In town '!. 4,. In charge ot Al. Rlel and Victor Cook. Following Is ihe roster, and every man Is a creditable representative of the greatest show mi earth: Al. Rlel, general manager: Victor Cook, assistant manager and secre- tary : Win. Shea, boss bill poster: G. Bork, Hsslstant boss bill poster; William Du- iiolut, ' chief lithographer. Bill posters: Peter Dunn, P. Balir. H. White, A. Cohen, P. McLaughlin, It. Laferlnc, Gits Miller, K. Carter. K. Shaw, J. Ilnrlngton, J. Greene, II. Harris, James. Davis, chef; II. Olatterv, assistant chef; ))l. Murphy, porter. The show Is lieuvllv billed for June 18 Slicedv's new theatre will be built by Chas. W. BrlghtniHn, a local builder, who secured the contract for $23,1)37. exclusive of scenery, ventilating, heating and lighting. The con- tract culls for f'J.liOO worth of gold, *2.">(i for mirrors for the foyer, and * inn worth of papier mnche. It is purposed to start work on the new house Immediately. us It Is desired to have It ready to open by Oct. 1 The Little Girnrd sisters. vaudeville performers, are taking a mncb needed rest at their home here, after con- tinuous fifty-two weeks' work, m Fall River.-—At the Academv of Music (Win. J. Wiley, manager).—Rosenthal Opera Co., in "Raid Pasha, opened the Summer season at this house June 1-3: the attendance was small, but the attraction merited the capacity. Henry Vogel, Kmlle Barrongon, Pauline I. Johnson and Ruth Francis were roost prominent, while tbe specialties by Khoda Bernard nod Lester Reeves were good and worthy of mention. Theatregoers here have not yet given sufficient attention to tbe novelty of a Hummer season to under- stand that a really good light opera company has been put on at toe Academy. Kosenthn. Stock Co. presented "Shenandoah" 4, 0, to ralr returns. The company Is a good onu for stock work in drama and an excellent performance was given. The company Is a large one, and though It plays at popular prices It Is far superior lo the companies which have appeared here in tbe past st such prices. Mary Fernler made the best Impression, while Thomas Weadock, Gray It. Fowler, .Nelson Enos and .lane Avis Evans were good and worthy of mention. "Mika- do" 8-10, "The Corslcan Brothers" 11-13. SmtKnfH Tiieatbe (M. T. O'Brien, muna- ger).—Tbe Bnfflnton Stock Co., In "The Fatal Marriage," played, lo large business, last week, week of 8, "True Irish Hearts.' Notes. —Harry Lyons, representative of Rosenthal Opera and Stock Cos.. wss enter- talnesl by friends here last week, a special social party belug given In his honor Barnum k Bailey Show appears here June 10. i s Holyoke.—At Mountain Park Casino (W. R. Hill, manager).—Booked: Lockbart's per- forming elephants and a big vaudeville bill for week of June 8. : Footlights. —The members ot the Moun- tain Park Opera Co. arrived here 3 and be- gan rehearsals at once for their opening at- traction, "The Isle of Champagne," IS. The roster of the company Is as follows: Prin- cipals : Louise Courtney, prima donna; Nan- nette Dodson, characters: Mamie Scott, sou- brette; Charles Fulton, tenor: Francis Car- rier, baritone; George Callahan, and Johnny Mayen, comedians; Alfred Dolby, musical director. Chorus: Margaret Brown, Jean Brown, Santn Benard, Annie Moore, Edith Darnell. Sadie Etherton, Flossie Wallace, Jessie Weston, Lucia Hartford. Viola Wheel- er, Victor De Lncey, Harry Rabon, Harry Johnson, Harry Rowland, George Maltland and Arthur Montgomery.. ..Lansing Ernest, who has officiated so acceptably as ticket teller at the Casino tbe past two years, will bold down tbe box office again this season. Uls bright little wife will have charge of tbe Caalno programme Eva Tanguay, of "The Chaperons," arrived at her home In this city last week, where she will spend the greater part of tbe Summer. Mlsa Tanguay has signed for next season with Frank Daniels, in his Dew opera, "The Jockey." The officers in the new aerie of Ragles In this city will be Installed 10. There are about 150 members In this aerie and they plan to have a big time oh tbe above date. Over 500 guests are expected to be present from aeries in Springfield, Hartford, West field and other places Nora Mc- Gnhen, who was engaged to play character roles In the Mountain Park Opera Co., waa taken seriously 111 at Scranton, Pa., a few days ago. s Worcester.—At the Worcester Theatre (Felix It. Wendelschaefer, manager).—The New York Players will produce "Too Much Johnson" week of June 8. Last week this Summer stock company plaved, to excellent attendance. In "The Little Minister." Casino Theatre (Davy A Leslie, mana- fers).—Week of 8 : Lillian Newton, John lack, Frank Emsworth, George Rock, Sadie Griffin, Robinson and Wood. Business tbe past week was very good. Notes. —Barnum A Bailey's Circus gave two performances 8, before tbe largest at- tendance this season with the exception of their New York patronage Edward Breese has Joined the New York Players, coming from Boston, where he closed bis en- gagement In the all star caat of "Romeo ana Juliet." Clarence Handyslde has also Joined tbe company, after finishing the sea- eon with Julia Marlowe James Morris. the elastic skin man, was especially elated to learn, while the circus was stationed here, that his wife, the sword swallower, had ?lven birth to a bouncing baby boy In Pnw- ucket. s Xisrth Adams,—At the Empire Theatre (Jnmes Sullivan, manager).—"A Home Spun Heart" closed the season at this bouse May ,'<0, to two largcnnd well pleased audiences. It was for the benefit of the local stage mechanics' union, and the bovs netted $125, which will go to the sick fund of tbe union. Notes. —Manager Meade, of the Richmond Theatre, will manage the theatre at Hoosac Valley Park thla Summer. Manager Meade has already completed his bookings for that house. Kxtcnslve Improvements will be made by the Hoosac Valley Street Railroad In and around the theatre. New dressing rooms and scenery will be added and several other alterations will lie made, which, when completed, will make It one of tbe prettiest Summer theatres In New England John L. Howes, a well known musician died In Chicago June 2. The remains were brought to this city for burial 4 Tbe Guy Brothers' Minstrels opened the regular Summer season at the Berkshire Park, May 30, to hlg business. Manager Casey, of the theatre at the Berkshire Park, will open a Summer (heatre In Fountain Park, at Great Barrlngton. He hopes to have It ready for 22. s Lowell.— The parks have all had ex- cellent attendance the past week. Iakevikw Thkatiie (J. J. Flynn, man- ager).—Thla park theatre opens Its doors June 8 with vaudeville, and will continue until the opera season. The bill includes: Spenser Kelly. Wesson. Walters Co., Brown Bros, and Lillian Wright, and Harry Park- er's dog circus. Mkxtion. — The advance car No. 4, of the Rnrnum-Balley Circus, waa In town 5, and gsvc the introductory course of paper, announcing tbe show's appearance here Jiilj 7. The car was In charge of Fred Beckman. with fifteen assistants The opening of canoble Lake Park Theatre Is announced for l.i.,....At the regular meeting of Lowell Aerhi of Eagles the new banners, exempli- fying the principals of the order, were In- stalled and made a very artistic addition to the lodge ball There were $1,501. U expended for benefits and entertainments during last month. The Rummer season will commence next month, when the meeting will be held monthly, Instead of semi- monthly. OHIO. Cincinnati.—Directors of Summer amuse- ments have been In mourning all week. This Buckeye metropolis has been In the rain belt,, although It has been, fortunately, outside the flood tides and cyclonic blows. Cin- cinnati has had no Spring. There was a jump from cool Into hot weather, and then k return to cool. Every down town house Is closed At the Walnut Street Theatre ilie decorators are already at work brlghten- lD COTSTEB a0 PARK (I. M.,Martin, manager). —The Edward Sbayne Big Novelty Co. will be seen In tbe Voudevllle Theatre June .. In tbe company are: The Musical Klelsts, the Trolley Car Trio. Annette Moore, the Glrdellers, and Al. Waits. The season of opera will begin three weeks hence, open- '"f'ossr Island (William B. Clark, mana- ger).—At the little theatre on Lake Cpmo. ?, these vaudeville artists will appear: Man-. vro, the lone Hottentot; Frank and Ida Wl - liams, Arthur and Stock, and Benjley Pel- letler. The Cincinnati Military aBnd, con- ducted by Jacob Hoffman, gives Sunday con- cert Si ' , Ludlow Lagoon- (J. J. Weaver, mana nr).—After a year of closed gatee this Kentucky resort will be reopened 14. The lowa State Band Is announced as the musi- cal attraction. All tbe old featurea will be retained and new ones added. Queen City Bathing Beach (L. Kroger, president).—This new addition lo the out- door resorts of Cincinnati was opened 6, under decidedly damp auspices. A handsome club house, containing 1,000 dressing rooms, has been erected Open air concerts are lo be given on the beach. The resort baa been titled "Cincinnati's Atlantic City." It is Toledo.—At the Lyceum Theatre iv Bort, DMna«r).-WelJer k Ftaffi 1 *™"^' a capacity house, June 3. ■■* to Farm Theatre (Otto Kllves, manso... A Bplendld bill, May 30 and week T. S a" ~ patronage. For June 7 and week • pi, 8 *? 1 Midgets, Bouman and Adelle. v.'rs iS" 1 " Sa'cauleT ^^ "" " htt " ,A * S?«. Sii -Booked 0 T&lErtSfiJtB Stebleton and Chaney. the \*°lso^"V5' gM PIls. the Parros Bros., andTo^kelJ BELLivtm Pabk (J. W. McCormlek «,.„ ager).—Fair houses for May 3U ana" ,£l" Due week of 7: Prevost, Prevost «,T,i ^- pany, Held and Gilbert; lEg' t Sfi& Slick ■ h> "'■'"■■Ml s Canton.—At the Park Theatre (T r Albaugh, manager).—The bill for Mat „; June 8 includes: Lane and Lane H.\a LaDgdon, Dohety's performing does \\*\~1 Bros., Jessie Babb. and Kelly anAeno* Garden Theatre (Ira. Davis, manager) —People at this house week of 8 are- Am' Purvis, Ernestine Weldeman, the To»n£ Sisters, Fred Rowland and the 'cycle whirl Colnvasbua.—At Olentangy Park (J « Dnsenbery, mansger).—"Jim the Penman- played, lo good business, week of June"i Week of 8, ? '8alnrs and Sinners." e '' E , MPI . I Sw T SP, TB F , ,H - Wiseman, mm . ger).—"The Christian" played to fair buTi. ness. Week of June 8, ''The Roval Box" • - » 1 Sandosky.—At Cedar Point Pleasure Resort (Geo. A. Boeckllng, manager) — ti resort opened for the Bummer Mav SO X opening attraction being a minstrel ihnv located on the Kentucky shore near Dayton, put on by the local lodge of Elks The riw and Is only 17 minutes' ride from Fountain far vaudeville season began week of -)i fbe following being presented: Prevost and'Prl vost, Gardner, Weat and Sunshine, (ieorw Austin, Jessie Babb and klnodrome. The business done during opening week, demits unfavorable weather. Indicates a record breaking season's business. Bill for week or June 7 followa: Billy Clifford, the llirpe Dawsons, Bartlett and Collins, Ray Cox and the klnodrome. ♦ »4> l.ynn.—The theatrical seasou In this city Iirh closed, the last performance being given In the Lynn Theatre June 5, when William hellcy presented "The I*dy of Lyons,' to fair business. Mr. Kclley is a Lynner, and during ihe performance he wbb presented wl(h several floral tokens by the Elks and Knights of Columbus, of which he Is a mem- ber. There Is a probability that Capt. Eddv. well known In the spectacular world, will soon come to the Lynn Theatre and give a week's performance tor the benefit of a local hospital. Notes.— Manager J. J. Shny. of 8hav's Summer Show House, Baas Point, Nahant. will open bla season 14, with a big vaude- vllle Bliow......8lg. Sautelle's Circus will visit tbls city 17. and Salem the following day Manager Hlckey, of the Me- chanics Theatre. Salem, will soon commence nlteratlona on his house, baring tbem com- pleted for the Winter opening In September. a — Mra. B. C. Johnson, who resides at Monmouth. III., would greatly appreciate word concerning the whereabouts of her son, Edwin T. Johnson, who entered the theatrical profession some tint tgo. Square. The Zoo (Walter Dreper, manager).— Under Henry Froehllch, the Cincinnati Or- chestra Reed Band Is now giving trl-weekly evening concerts. Gossip. —John H. Havlln has been In St. Louis for some days Henry M. Zlegler, of tbe Columbia and Walnut Street, Is with bis borses In New York Harry Ualnforth and his wife go to Baltimore, where, !>, Selden Irwin Ralnforth, their only son, graduates with highest honors at Johns Hopkins University. He baa been Invested with the degree of master of arts and bachelor of sciences. Dr. Ralnforth goes to Germany to complete bis medical educa- tion Cbarles K. Gano will direct a burnt cork festival at Coney Island, com- «'enclag 14 Ed. Berliner, one of tbe adera of tbe Coney Island Orchestra, jump- g for tbe wharf from tbe Island Queen, miscalculated the distance, fell In the river snd narrowly escaped drown- ing Cincinnati was surprised by tbe news from New York that James E. Fennessy, of the Empire circuit, has been married at "The Little Church Around the Corner," to Grace E. Morand, of Indianapo- lis, They are going as far as Yellowstone Park or. their honeymoon trip Selma Herman, who closed the season at Heuck's last week, baa gone to New York. She will spend her vacation In Europe, where sbe will select some of ber costumes for wear In "A Charity Nurse," In which she Is to star next season under tbe management of Heuck A Fennessy Lulu Thles, at Coney last week, had a voice that recalled Maggie Cllne. s 'Cleveland.—At the Lyceum (J. K. Cookson, manager).—Eugenie Blair closed a most successful Spring season at thla house, with "The Ironmaster, week ot June 1. Cleveland (J. K. Cookson. manager).— "The Peddler's Claim" closed the regular season at this house 8. Colonial (A. P. Marsh, manager).—Week of 1 saw the opening of a twelve weeks' season of musical comedy. The first pro- duction was "The Belle of New York," and the Colonial's many patrons turned out In the usual large numbers. "1402" Is tbe bill week of 8, with Richard Hariowe In his role of Isabella. He Is supported by tbe enter- taining company of last week—John A. Ken- nedy. Sidney de Gray, Ned Nye, Joe Ed- munds and Jean Reading. An entire set ot new specialties has *een Introduced Into the second act, among which Is the singing of two songs by Nellie V. Nichols. Stab (Drew A Campbell, managers).—The MIbs New York Jr. Co. Is the attraction week of 8. The first part Is a nautical skit. entitled "Thirty Minutes at Sea." The vaudeville Includes: Robinson and Miller, Marlon and Pearl, Minnie Granville, Gyp- sene and Roma, Mosher, Houghton and Mosher. Professor Lawrence Crane, and Louie Dacre. Tbe closing extravaganza Is "Fun on the Twentieth Century Limited." The Utopians furnished plenty of fun laat week. The Black Crook comes 15-20. Garden (C. L. La Marche, manager).— The musical piece, "The Girl from Paris," opened this Summer theatre 8. The cast Includes: Cnrleton S. King, Josle Intropodl Helen Darling, Pauline Harlce, William Sel- lery. Edw. Everett, Wm. P. Carleton, Jethro \\ arner, J. Clarence Harvey, Delia Nlveri. Frank Stammers, Alice Maude Pool. "El Capltalne" week of 15. Manhattan Beach.— Bostock's Animal Show Is adding new features. The earliest new arrival will be Mons. Brooks, noted ex- ponent of legerdemain. ■ » Yonnsrstown—-At Idora Park Casino Theatre (B. Stanley, mansger).—Week of June 1 the bill named: Ernest Wilson and Marie Leicester, Eddie Horan, Morrow and Dowllng, Pete Baker, Wood and Ray, and Ozav and Delmo. Attendance Is graduallv Increasing as tbe weather becomes warmer opening week being too cool and damp for outside amusements. Manager Stanley has for week of 8: Tbe Marvelous Le Page, the ihrce Ronaldos, Carleton and Torre Teed and La Zell, and others. —4ro » Park (Jos. W. Wess, manager).— Jhls bummer resort, formerly known as Squaw Creek Park, was auspiciously opened £',"? 30 \. w J th , J ,lle ^'lowing performers: State and Davidson, Marjorle Barrett, Prof LItjs spaniels, Marshall and Lorain, tbe Richards, and the Whltcaldes. J. J. Bush aeronaut, makes dally ascensions. Manager "ess has beautified and Improved this nark to n great extent, nnd la well equipped to make tbls a popular pleasure reBort. The bill for week of 8: Vienna Ladles' Orches- tra, elevated cycle whirl, Seymour and Du- prce, Billy Link, Mrs. Wynne Wlnslow, Clark and Duncan, Prof. Dodd and bis dog, snd Courley Bros. 8 * .JpIS'T? 'stratifying to everybody to see Prof. Cbas. Llebman, at the Idora Park Casino, furnishing the music In his accom- plished way,.. Manager Wess has secured [? r .'?» """"cal programme for the season grof. 0. B. Farrar, leader of band, and J. h,dwln Llebman, leader of orchestra H Levinson Is assisting the management at Akron—At Lakeside Park Casino (Harry Hnwn. manager).—A fair bill drew weti week of June 1. Kelley and Rene were tea iires. Week of 8: Geo. H. Adams and Co Shn? 11 ' W ' lt0n Kaml| y. Obas! Sciimit Lake Park Theatre (Menches Brothers, managers).—The bill for week of uiL Do " OT «n,'t»o_Moor«. Arthur and 8tock, Wm. Rowe, Joe King, the Beverlys. Notes. —Gny Collette was appointed treas. nrer of Lakeside Park CnslnoT ."".Bert alSflrt H« d . E 5! ,h i D T»" haTe Jolned hand " w„ ^r" d0 a """""l comedy act. opening berc V Jno * r '- Ke f- of Syracuse f^lH m *?1*'l ?/ ,he M - n e'» circuit o l«ftJ The;tre t > 1. Uan '' er Va "' of the C * Missoini. i "•. £ onl »r- J The Olympic and Standard closed Saturday, and from now on Interwt will centre In the Summer gardens. Olympic (P. Short, manager).—Amelia Bingham wss the attraction with which the. house closed last week. She appeared iu "The Frisky-Mrs. Johnson" and "A Modern Magdalen." Attendance was rather lleht throughout tbe week. Standard (Jim Butler, manager).—The Black Crook Co. was here last week. On Saturday the house closed for tbe season Suburban Park. —Bandmaster Innes onir fot fair patronage laat week to his concert. 'erhaps the bad weather had something to do with It. Dlavolo, the loop the loop, was Injured and unable to appear. Forest Park Highlands. —A very good vaudeville here drew Its share of twtronnei' It Included such people as Eva Mudge, Ell- nore Slaters, Joe Maxwell and conipanv Morris CronJn, Wylle's Dogs, and Will B Fox. Delmar Gardens (Mr. Janapoulo. mana- ger).—The Eastern Co., under the manage- ment of Reverend Fields, which opened here last week. In "Pousse Cafe," proved very satisfactory, and with good weather would have done big business. Bidman and Harris have the leading roles, and Freda Galliot shared the honors with them. Thla week "The Concu-rers" Is offered. West End Heights (Ben J. Williams, manager).—Fox and Foxle, tbe skating Rax- os. Mead and Bennett, Grotesque Morrlssevs, Juggling Kronas, Mash and Startelle, and the Eclipse Quartet. Koerneb's Garden. —Lawrence Hanler and his company presented "The Taming uf the Shrew," to fair attendance, last week. Mr. Hanley baa In his company Rarbael Ac- ton, Angelloe Pullls, Harry Burkbardt and others. Their work seemed to give good satisfaction to those present. Hashaoen's Park (Hnshngen Bros., man- agers).—Last week's vaudeville bill drew very well. The new bill of the present week Includes: Amelia and Manolo, Wlllard and Wlllard, Grace Milton, Gray and Foster. Marguerite French, Patrick and Francisco, Frederick Bros, and Burns. Lemp's Park (J- L. Wallrapp, manager'. —In last week's vaudeville bill here the fol- lowing people were seen: Carson snd Fos- ter. Kittle Clyde, Geo. Guhl, the Ashner Sis- ters, the Yorgers, Colvllle and MacBrlde. For the present week the management offers an attractive bill, heeded bv tbe Franklin Sisters. Thorne and Holdswbrth. Ethel LI- sette. Smith and Ardo, tbe Finnigans, Marie Brlntup, and Jlmmle Collins. ♦»» DISTRICT OP COLUMBIA. Washington.—Ample opportunity wns given last week for all of our amusement seekers who desired to attend comic opera, comedy or variety entertainments, three houses being open to cater to the desires of those who wanted either class of amusemeni. The three houses seemed to be enough to satisfy the public, as neither was at any time over crowded Lapatette Theatre (Ira J. La Motte. manager).—The Berger Stock Co. preseuted last week "Captain Huntington" and "fllorl- ana," to fair business. This week "Rip Van Winkle" Is the bill, with John T. Sullivan ns Itlp, and Selene Johnson na Grelehen. The play Is well staged. "Dr. Jekyll ami Mr. Hyde" next. Chase's Grand Theatre (Mlsa II. Wlunl- fred De Witt, manager).—Last week "Wane' was sumptuously pnt on and well sung by the ChBBe Comic Opera Co. This week, 8 1 '■'•■ "The Fortune Teller" Is announced as the masterpiece of the Chase comic opera sea- Bon. ''Fra Dlavolo" next. Lyceum Theater (Eugene Kernan. man- ager).—Last week, Tblese's Wine, Worasn Hnd Song Co. scored heavily. This week, ■<■ L'l. the Night Owls Hurlesquers, supplemented by Tom Jenkins, the wrestler. The French Folly Co. next. CirnVr Chare Lake and Cabin John - Bridge. —Evening concerts. Columbia Tiikathb (Luckett A Dwyer. managers).—The Columbia Summer slock, under the management of Ned Stein (the house treasurer), with "Lord and iJidy Algy." with the following list of players: Eu»ene Ormonde, Robert v. Ferguson, tleof- frey Stein. W. H. Post, Percy F. I^ach, «ia- Clajjett, Atlda Cortelyou, Grace Atwell. All"' Butler, Harriet Sawyer. Kate Ferguson awl Jnmes Manley. "An American Citizen' IB- 20. Notes. —Charlea Wyngate closed his sen- son with the Rerger Stock Co. 6. and h"" been succeeded as leading man by John r. Sullivan Selena Johnson leRves this company 13. and will be succeeded by Jane Rivers ns leading lady Cbnrles T. Ilnii- ford has closed one of the most successful seasons In his dramatic career, and returned to- his Washington home. He will prolmbl.v appear In a hew plnv next season. »«» KENTUCKY. Lonlsvllle.—At Jockey Club Park P* er'a Band attracted a large crowd at the opening. Sunday, May ,11. The programme wns very much enjoyed and nearly every number was encored. Mr. Weber made a hit with hla new 81. Loula World's Fair March. Concerts are given every nlgbt In tbe n"* band shell unless the weather Is unfavorable- On Inclement nights tbe band will play IU the palm garden.