The New York Clipper (June 1903)

398 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. June 20. NEW YORK CITY. I. Itevlew and Comment.—The closing of three more theatre* last week (Wal- laces, Ifce Acadkmi or Music and fbe Orami Opkba Houbb) leaves few resorts open except,those which cater to Summer patronage At the Knickerbockeb Tub- a*kb, on Jane'8, Blanche King made her Ktcllar debut, In "The Blonde In Black," which then received Its first presentation on iiny stage. The concensus of opinion was that Btnr and piece were successful '.rim continued attractions for the week end- lug June 13 were: Henry K. Dlxey at the (jAiuticK, Blanche Blng at the Knickbb- iiucsEH, "The Earl of Pawtucket" at the Manhattan, "The Prince of Pllsen" at the llnoAOWAT, "The Itunaways" at the Casino, "Tho Wizard of Ob" at the Majbbtic, the Wuss Orchestra at Madison Squaub Oabden, «hc Pike Theatre Co. at Webbb ft Fields' West End, Summer opera at Tebbacb Oar. urn, Dan Daly at the Ubrald Squabs, "The Hultan of Suln" at Wallace's, Jacob P. Adler at the Academy, and the W. O. Stew- ■irt Opera Co. at the Grand Ofeba Housb, 1I10 last four named closing on that date. Dramas by tbe F. K. Proctor stock com- tunics, with added vaudeville features, were presented at Pboctob's Fifth Avbndb, I'lKIV -KIOHTH STBBBTBBd Onb Hundbbd and TvreNTf-riroi Stbbbt Variety en- tertainment was furnished at Pabadisb (iAiiDBSH, St. Nicholas Qabdbn, Pboc- '1'OB'S TWBNTI-TU1BD STBBBT, TONI PAB- ■rnii'H, the Cibclb, Keith's Union Sqoarb, the Dbwet, and Uurtiq ft Seamon'b. At IIubbu'b Museum the usual vaudeville ond curios were seen.... ..Summer vaude- ville was also presented at Bbiohton Ukacii, Uendk.rson'b Music Hall, and Luna I'auk, Coney Island. Herald Hiianre Theatre (Chan. Froh- luun, manager).—"The Knickerbocker Olrl." « musical extravagansa, In two acts, music iiy Alfred B. Aarons, and book by Ueorge 'Pollen Smith, was glvon Its first New York production Monday night, June IS. It was originally produced March 8, at the Co- lumbia Theatre, Boston. Tbe work Is styled n musical comedy, but' the book scarcely iirlngH It to that standard, Mr. Smith's ef- forts having little merit. Mr. Anions' mualc, however. Is meritorious to a considerable de- gree, and will be responsible for whatever success the "Girl" attains. "Just a Smile," "To Buy," "Contrary Mary," "1 Love You." "I Wouldn't, Would Youf" and "Ma Linda Love" were among the best of tbe numberi. Josephine Hull easily carried off first honors. Will II. Sloan was good; and other members of Uio company did the best they could with 1ho material given them. Alda Hcmrnl de- nerves spuulal mention for her rendition of two books. She possesses a good voice, which nho knows bow to use to advantage, mirl tin- minimise accorded her efforts was hr-orty and well desorved. Tho cast In full: Kunford Merton, Sydney Dcane; Terry, John KMXBl l'rof. Hcriunnwarts, Wlll.H. Sloan; Abncr Merlon, Hurry Kelly; Don Carlos Es- trobttnu, Ceorgd lluiiey; Messenger Boy, Alloc Clifford; Baldwin, Bdgar Halstead; Jlulgul Rosaros, Edgar Halstead; Captain Nunez, Cbas. Judels: Captain Barns- ilc, t.'lioM. Jndels; Eleanor De Keuy- 'ter, Urnco Belmont; La Bosa Reuy- Imnn, Nellie Beaumont; Roxle, Alda Bernini; Daisy Douce, Ada Bernard; Trlxle Tiller, Nina Ituudull; MIhh Madison, Helen Irwin; Miss Lexington, Caroline Locke; Miss Gram- HK'iev, tidythe Mover; Murray HUI, Maude l,e ltov; MIhh Riverside, Olllo Woolford; Miss Lnrclituont, Beatrice Flint; Miss ISngle- wood, Clara Mac Cord; Miss Pelbain, Flo- rence Campbell; Miss Irvlngton, Minnie Jnlinstou; MIhh I'lnriuont, Georgia Campbell; Miss Woodford, lOdna Knrr; Miss Hoffman, Kfllii MIlHler; Miss Waldorf, Louie Sprague; Miss Million, iono Kerr; lues, Sndle Long: Dolores, Gwendoline Coate; Mebltable Mer- lon, Josephine Hall. Circle Theatre {Percy G. Williams. uiunugur).—This Is tho nineteenth and last week of tho present season of this cosy tbe- tllro of polite vaudeville. Tho house will cluso with tbo Sunday concert, night of Juno -l- Manager Williams Is to be con- gratulated for successfully placing his the- atre, In this abort Benson, In the front rank of metropolitan theatres, while the quality of the people selected to entertain his,pa- trons has been the very best. Kor the closing week uu excellent bill tins been pre- pared. It Includes: Mile. Adglo nnd her truuiKi of pcrfoimlug lions, Fey and Clark. ' la Will M. Cressy's popular farce, "Tho spring of Vimtli;" Hilda Thomas and Lou Hull, in "MIhh Ambition;" (Jus Williams, "The Herman Senator;" Coatcs and Grundy, In "The Watermelon Trust;" the Exposition Knur. Iii mirth und melody :• Stuart Dames, vocalist nnd comedian; tho Allisons, In their Swedish skit, "Minnie from Minnesota;" Va- ICHCii. the' dainty gymnast, and tho vlts- criipli. Truly a grand bill. The house will leopeu In August,, ond contlnuo Its policy of presenting only tbo best and most refined nets of tho vaudevlllo stuge. Dewey Theatre (Sullivan ft Kraus, managers!.—Two audiences of excellent hIss assembled hero on Monday, June IS, when ii company styled Alblnl's Gay Manhattan liurlesmiers catered successfully to their entertainment. The company Is composed of 'veryi cnpablo material, and. beginning with a laughable skit, entitled "The Reception," followed by ou excellent olio, In which were Mildred Gllniore, Helen Itusscll, Coyno und Ardell, liumon-t Misters, Nellie Mogul re, Lnw- renco and Edwards, Crawford and Edwards, and AlUlnl, there was not a dull momeut. 'fin- tuiow closes with Tom Coyne's funny hiirlosiiue, "Hotel I>o Aster."' Casino (Sam S. ft Lee Soulier!, mana- gers).—"Tho Unnaways" Is In Its sixth week. Ou Monday, June 1(1, Kay Templeton mode her firm appearance «s Josey May, Hiicceciling Dorothy Dorr. Miss Templeton Introduced her well known specialty, and scored a success. On tho «anio date John D. Gilbert succeeded Al. Fields as Dlagnoslus Fleccoin. Gnrrlck Theatre (Charles Frohman, inn linger).—Henry K. Dlxey Is now In his lift It week, presenting "I'uclng tho Music" nnd the curtain raiser, "Over a Welsh Rare- bit." St. Nicholas Qardeu (lluahlm ft Howe Amusement Co., lessees).—Creatore and his Italian baud »f sixty-live muslelans was the attraction offered at this resort Monthly night, June IS, before an audience that lilted tho house. The programme Included selections from "I.uclu ilf Lammormoor," "Mlgnon," "William Toll" and "Carmen;" a march, by Creatore; u minuet, by I'adc- i-ewHkl; u innreli. bf Victor Herbert, au argon offorulnry. by Bntlste, and "Pus des Flours," by Dellbes. Tbe performance »t the band aroused the audience to a pitch of enthusiasm equal to that of this leader's former appearances In this city, anil there Is no doubt that the ens— lengthy and a profttabii Paradise Hoof Gai merstolu, manager).—The current kill In- cludes: Rlrcobono'B Horses, Franco riper, Seventeen Uooaler Zouaves, Gnlettl's Mou- kpvs, "I'uiicli, Judy and Company." Coin nod Johnson, tho Four Nlsrlilons, Wilton Bros,, Mr. and Mrs. chiunberltilu. no doubt that the engagement will be a ngthy and a profitable oue. Paradise Root Gardens (Oscar Ham- Proctor's Fifth Avenue Theatre (J. Austin Fynes, general manager). — "The Woman Hater," this week's bill, presented the members of tbe house stock company In a whirl of farcical complications which some clever acting made exceedingly funny. All the players won honors, but Florence Reed was particularly effective In a role which she acted with spirit and fine humor. Wal- lace Krsklne proved his general adaptability by ploying bis scenes with good comedy effect, and George Friend, Charles Abbe and Margaret Drew also deserve special men- tion. The cast: Samuel Bundy, Charles Abbe; Tom Ripley, Wallace Ersklne; George Dobbins, Geo. I'M win Bryant; Prof. Horace Mulbrldge, George Friend; Dr. Lane, Albert Roberts; William, C. Russell Sage; Thomp- son, Harry Bourjobn; Orlando Hawkins, Cnrleton Levlness; Mrs. Lucy Joy, Florence Iteed; Mrs. Walton, Margaret Drew;.Miss Alice Lane, Loretta Healy: Jeanette, Flor- ence Wilson. The vaudeville portion of tbe bill named: Bohannon and Corey, In tbelr excellent Illustrated song act; Waldorf and Mender, comedy acrobats; the Two Roses, In their novelty sketch; Kellar, bag puncher; Kamochl, magician, and the kalatechnoscope. Procter'* Twenty-third Street The- atre (J. Austin Fynes, general manager).— Walter Turner and hlla Blow, assisted by Thos. It. Curtis, again head tbe bill In "At tbe Turf Inn." This Is their third week at this house, which is a guarantee of the ex- cellence of the act. They were given five or six encores on June 15, at the after- noon performance. Le Roy and Woodford contributed an act that pleased very much, and Ford and Dot West, always effective performers, brought "A Young Politician" under the wire a successful candidate for favor. Johnny Williams, comic Chinese jug- gler; May Evans, whistler, and Ferrer. Cole and company, In a capital comedy sketch, entitled ''His College Chum," all came in for marked expressions of approval. Others were : The Three Demonetise, contortionists; Hugh and Bessie Lee, In a novelty In Il- lusions', Bush and Gordon, whose acrobatic comedy caught on readily.; Leonard Kane, dancer; Taggart and Healy, Irish comedians; Al. Lawrence, mimic, whose act Invariably scores a hit, and the Norrlsses. The kala- technoscope continues. Kelth'a Theatre (E. F. Albee, general manager).—The house was crowded on June 10, even to scores of standees. The bill this week Is headed by the Initial production on any stage of Howard Thurston's mysterious Illusions and modern magic. With a beau- tiful stage setting and costumes this ma- gician performed really marvelous feats with a deftness which caused the large audience to burst Into load applause. It Is certainly tbe most pretentious, In Its way, of any Icgerdermaln act seen here recently, and nearly all of Mr. Thurston's feats have never before been seen here. Mclntyre and Heath (second week) appeared In their orig- inal and always welcome "Georgia Minstrels/' The audience enjoyed their set as of yore. Boranl ond Nevaro produced tbelr novel act for the first time here, and, gaining a round of applause for their novel opening, they concluded with some excellent comedy acro- batics. Charles Kenna told funny stories, Beatrice Morcland, society monologue; Col- lins and North, rapid fire talk; Arnesen, equilibrist, who has Just returned here after four years of successful European engage- ments ; Wood and Ray, In a funny bunch of nonsense: Meyers and Rosa. Jugglers; the CralgB, In a dainty musical specialty; R. Foster and his musical dog, Clifford and Dixon, German comedians; Lenore and St. Claire, 'Tho Dude and the Soubrette," and tbe motion pictures comprise tho bill for thla week. l'astnr'a Theatre (Tony Pastor, mana- ger) .—What might appropriately be termed regular midsummer audiences. In point of also, assembled here oa Monday, June 10, to enjoy one of the best bills of this season. The Mozart Comedy Four, singers, dancers and comedians, top the bill,, and right worthily so, as they scored strongly In their comedy and vocal efforts. The Tossing Aus- tins appeared In a clever comedy Juggling turn; Healy and Farnurn, In comedy, sing- ing and eccentric dancing, were one of tbe best acts of the bill, especially In their dancing; the Reed Birds, always very popu- lar here, and deservedly so, created laughter and appluuBO In "Look Out for Johnson;" Fredo and Dare were well received; the Dancing Howards Improve in their work steadily ; Lillian Shaw, comedienne; I/a Veen and Cross, balancers and exponents of physi- cal culture; the Juggling Burkes have n Just claim to their title; McDonald and Huntington sang and danced acceptably; J. H. Stevens Is an entertaining magician; Al. Coleman scored heavily as a humorist and mimic; the TrlIters produced pretty ef- fects In the way of rag pictures, and the vltugraph closed a capital hill. Madison Square Garden.—"Venice In New York," with John 8. Dues and his or- chestra, opened Its third week on June IS. Broadway Theatre (A. W. Dingwall, manager).—The current Is the fourteenth week of "The Prince of Pllsen," which has I proven a remarkable ploying attraction. Atlantic Garden (W. Kramer's Sons, managers).—The Three Hickman Brothers, , In a novel comedy act; Hoy and Lee, He- brew character Impersonators; Brandow and Wlloy, colored comedy sketch team ; the Cos- . tanos. novelty dancers: May Ward, vocal ; comedienne, and Charles Escbert'a Elite Lady Orchestra ore the attractions for this week. The Sunday afternoon concerts are discontinued for this Summer. Knickerbocker Theatre (Al. Hayman ft Co., proprietors).—Blanche Ring has made a personal success In "Tbe Blonde In Black," and Rose Beaumont has also scored heavily. This Is the Bccond week. Manhattan Theatre (Harrison Grey Fleke, manager).—"The Earl of Pawtucket,' which opened on June 10 Its thirteenth week, has been playing to a continuation of big houses. Majestic Theatre (Geo. H. Nlcolal, general manager).—"The Wizard of Ob," now In Its twenty-second week, Is still playing to crowded nouses. Murray Hill Theatre (Henry V, Don- nelly, manager).—Tbe last week of tho sea- son and of the stock company opened June 10 with a performance of "The Rivals." Mr. Donnelly, os Sir Anthony Absolute, gave an excellent Impersonation In' manner, action nnd appearance. George Henry Trader, as Bob Acres: N. Sheldon Lewis, as Captain Absolute; Walter Allen, as Sir Lucius O'Trls- cer: Edward Morrison, as Faulkland; DeWltt wowing, as David, carried tbelr roles ad- mirably. Frances Starr was Lydln Languish excellently. Isabel O'Madlgan was Mrs. Miiispron. Viola Kellogg wan sweet as Lucy. Tho passing of the Murray Hill Stock Company on June 20 It to be regretted, as the house and company has been admirably managed, and the productions for the five years of Us existence have at ell times been satisfactory. iiniter's Muienm (John H. Anderson, manager).—This popular resort for those who arc attracted by nature's freaks, or thst which approaches the curious In any form, Is Htlll catering to crowds of visitors dnlly, and gives no signs of closing what, we aro assured, has been the most profitable season In Its history. Hcadllners In the curto balls this week are The Maxons, known us tho flexible wonders. Others to lm seen In the curio halls are: Musical Burke. Carl Holmes, Mmo. Murlllo. Herr Schlamm and Mile. Jeannette. In the the- atre there Is an attractive vaudevlllo pro- gramme. Tub MoNTOOMrHT and Btonb haskrai.t. team, recruited from "The Wlinrd of Ox" Company, nsJsnltM the All Star Vaudeville nine on Thursday. Juno 11. at tho Polo Grounds, by a score of 11 to 0. Proctor's Flfty-elaThth Street The- atre (J. Austin Fynes. general manager).— The auditorium was filled Monday, JWb bJBi when was seen, for the first time at this the; atre, the farcical comedy. "Who Is Brown? which had bocn presented at the Fifth Ave- nue Theatre a few weekB since, and was first t»m In America at Mr. Proctors Al- bany theatre. If the laughter nnd applause that were unsparingly bestowed upon the piece on this occasion can be taken as a criterion, then the play was en unbounded success. The cast. Frank Fuller, Frank Bolleston; Jack Tempest, Paul McAllister; Wlcson, Duncan Harris; a Hairdresser (Brown), F. J. Currier: Mrs. Tempest, Ivjh Wills; MrB. Fuller, Lorna Elliott; Mnrtha Brown, Eva Vincent; Mary, Marlon Mathcy. Paul McAllister received an ovation upon his first entrance, and made a hit In the character of Jock Tempest. The balance ot the company were entirely competent to handle the parts entrusted to them. Special- ties between the acts were furnished by the Claflln Sisters, who were good In their comedy singing and dancing turn, nnd J. Warren Keane, In a sleight of hand per- formance, also pleased. Next week, "A .Ter- rible Muddle," with Edna Archer Crawford, a strong favorite at this bouse, In the cast. " Ben J. F;" Robdku. business manager _for David Belasco, Balled for London June 13. On tub stags of the Belasco Theatre, on Wednesday night, June 10, a reception was gllen for Mrs. Leslie Carter by .David Be- lasco. The occasion was given In ceieera- tlon of Mrs. Carter's return to her home theatre, after a successful tour of the coun- try. In "Du Barry." The bareness of the stage walls was hidden by draperies, flow- ers and palms, and white and green globes, Interwoven with garlands of laurel, shed a brilliant light on the scene. An elaborate luncheon was served on a table on the stage, and unique favors, In the shape of Japanese folding fans, were given to the ladles. Many prominent stage people and Journalists were present, the guests numbering several hun- dred. ' Tub opening of the Crystal Gardens, on the New York Theatre roof, is set for June 22. There will first be half an hour pf vaudeville, followed by the burlesque, "The Darling of the Gods." More vaudeville will follow, and the closing number will be a review, "Tbe Dress Parade," book by George V. Uobart, and the music and lyrics by Ben. Jerome and Matt Woodward. Harlem.—At Weber ft Fields' West End (Leo C. Teller, manager).—The second week of the Pike Theatre Stock Company engage- ment started in under favorable circum- stances June 10, the house being well filled. The offering Is "The Banker's Badghter." The audience bestowed applause freely on the play and the players for the fine style In which they presented It, and with a con- tinuance of cool weather prospects look bright for a large attendance tor the balance of tho week. _^_ Pboctob's One Hundbed and Twentt- fiktii Stkeet Theatre) (J. Austin Fynes, general manager).—This bouse continues to pack them In nightly, and tbe offerings of the stock company meet with approval. "Kindred Souls,'" with Adelaide Kelm and wiiiinrd Blnckmore In the leading comedy roles, supported by the full strength of the stock, Is current bill, and the attendance was up to the standard at both afternoon und evening performances 10. The vaude- ville : John Healy and tbe kalatechnoscope. Hubtio ft 8eamon's Music Hall (Ben Hurtlg, manager).—Business laat week was of the best, and In consequence the man- agement have decided to run for another week. The bill was without doubt one of tbe best ever presented at this house. The following people this week: The Meredith Sisters, Jnmee R. Walte and company, Chas. Ernest, McGee and Walsh, Golden Gate Sulntette. Meeker-Baker Trio. James and onnle Farley, and Madge Fox and com- pany. LtON Palace (J. H. Phlpps, sole mana- ,^r).—The weather would not permit of .be performance on tbe roof garden, and In consequence It was given In the music hall. The bill la an excellent one, and met with full approval from those In attendance. Tbe house was comfortably filled, and with proper conditions existing will no doubt draw crowded houses, as It Is the only place In Harlem giving open air performances dur- ing tho Summer months. Tbe bill Includes tho following people : Puntzer Trio, Carr and Burns, Tyrolean Quintette, Century Comedy Four, C. H. Mackle, Sullivon and Pasque- llnn. Cooper and Shall, Van Brothers, Marlon (Jutes, David C. Kennle, Vera Gray, and Carmon. Executive staff: J. H. Phlpps, solo manager; Jack Shocmakes, assistant manager; Samuel O. Scott, treasurer; Robert Hess and Herman Brode, musical di- rectors. HEW JERSEY. r. R Brooklyn.—At tho Orpbeuni (Percy G. Williams, manager).—"Wang" was pre- sented by the Orpheum Opera Co., to ca- Eaclty business, Juue 10. The cast Is headed y Norma Kopp, and she has the support of a strong company. Big business ruled last week. Next week, "Tho Singing Girl." Bijou (Will McAllster, manager).—This week will end the season at this popular stock house, when tho Spooner Stock Co. put forth ''Matilda" 10. The entire sup- port of the company Is employed. The piece Is a three act farcical comedy, in which tbe Misses Spooner do capable work. Edna May Spooner, In the role of Constance Lamb, Is exceptionally good, while her sister, Cecil, ployB tho title role of Matilda very cleverly. The Important male characters ure left In tbe hands of Augustus Philips and Bon Wilson, who were well received by tho audience. Harold Kennedy Is seen In the role of Snapper, which gives him fine opportunities. Excellent business laBt week. Bmouton Beach. —In the mualc hall (Wm. C. Grover, manager).—Tbo annual season at this seaside resort was opened last Saturday evening, 13, when a capacity bouse was present. The bill presented waa Robert Fulgora, Three Sisters Macarte. Sherman and De Forest, Rose Nayon and her trained birds, Jessie Couthoul, Claudius and Corbln, Eddie Grey, and the American vltagraph. Coney Island. —In Luna Park (Thomp- son ft Dundy, managers).—The most Inter- esting feature of the week will be a motor paced bicycle race, on a perpendicular wall, by Walthour and Albert, which Is said to be the first time that an act of Its kind has been performed. Others on the vaudeville bill are: Mile. Schelle and her lions, which act Is scoring a big hit; Delmore and Oneida, In double trapeze work; Cameronl, slide; Gilbert and his goats, Mile. Arnette, slack wlro entertainer; ArmtssuB, trapeze; Vroo- man, who chutes on a bicycle; Howard Kee- nan, who performs a daring act with a bicycle on a wire In midair: Sle Hassan Ben All and his troupe of Arabs and Turks, Bush and Gordon, Two Plcos, and Job. H. Adams. Hbndebson'b (Frank Faber, manager).— This week presents many clever people, as follows: Three American Stars, Burk and Baker, Collins and Hart, Frey and Fields, Palfrey and Hilton. I.uw Harvey, Johnson and Wells, Jones, Grant and Jones, Klein, Ott Brothers and Nlckerson, Grace Lyon, Lyonctto Sisters, Mitchell and Cain, Three Madcaps, Hnttie North, and Spllk. *»» — Geo. X. Wilson was hurt seriously In Savannah, Oa., while playing Tatters, In "Dangers of a Great City,'' in the last act, whore he rescues Snorky from the track. Tbe engine struck him In tho back. Tho doctor of the F. O. K.. Savannah Aerie, 830, toys ho will be all right lu a few weeks. Hewark.-At Proctor's .Theatrei(J. Au» r tin Fynes, general manager).—The ever changing bills offer new entertainment of fnterfst ond the current list boasts Flo win and Walter Hawley as headlines, and Include. : The Elmore 'sisters, Moore and High?, "ianley and Jarvls, BenneM .and I Bleb. Fred Stuber, Lynn Welcher, Three Kelcey Sisters, and kalatechnoscope. Business con- "BwerMc'ffw (C. B. Dnnlap, general mana S ef?-The Uilrd week of business finds this Family resort running quite ■""»thly, and attendance Increasing steadily. TM big electric fountain has become one of the principal features. Open air vyudevlie has also fumiied into favor, and the bill this weVnamtY: Ascott and'Eddie.Nevada Far- rlngton, Walter and Maglll, Eddie De Veau, Annie Baynor, Cornwell and O Day, Two Kingston Gi rls, and Letto and De llo. Atlantic City.—At the Ocean Pier The- atre (Harry D'Esto, representative).—-Busi- ness good Miller* ft *Kauffman's Players present "Hie Sister's Shame" week of 16. The same company will produce "Resurrec- tion" week of 22. *«i,to*. Ocban Pit* Music Hau, (Harry-D'Bsta, representative).—"The Strollers" opensi a two weeks' engagement 10. The Juvenile Minstrels and Fred Morpbet appear after- noons week of 15. „,«,.». ..„„«. Ocean Pirb Abena (Harry D'Esta, repre- sentative).—Boetock's Trained Wild Ani- mals continue to please good audiences. Auditorium Pieb.— Big alterations are being made here prior to the opening, about July 1. Proprietor Tilyou baa promised vaudeville here for the season. Steel Pieb (J. Bothwell, manager).—De Luce's Royal Italian Band continues. Mur- )hy and Oilson's Minstrels are the attraction n the casino on the pier. Dotlb's Pavilion Theatre (frank Goldie, manager).—This house, ofter extensive em- bellishment, reopens 15, with the following bill: Eddie Weston, Bessie Beasley nnd Ed- win Collins, Bonlta and her pickaninnies, the Majestic Musical Four, Collins, Ma Dell, Terrll! and Simons, the Three Herberts, Fred, Arthur and Louis: the Klondyke Four, Frank Blnney, Kittle Chapman, St. Leon and Mc- Cuslck, Walter Terry and Nellie Elmer, Ed- ward and Nettle Masse, Topsv Turvy Trio. Edmund O'Conncll, Beatrice Goldsmith and Charles H. Forrest, Revere Sisters, Pat Touhcy and Dan Lacy, Lola Bigger and Minnie Dreker. tbe Wood Brothers, Jas. J. and Adam; Burnett and Weyerson, the Zoellers, Edwin and Almee, John D. Hart's life moving pictures, Harry Courtland, Goldle, St. Clair and Goldle. Guvernatob's Theatrb (Bid Fern, mana- ger).—Business Is good. Announced for week of 16: Armstrong, Baker and Arm- strong, Wayne and Lamar, Foley and Dale, Robins and Treumanlan, Rich and Wllber, Strouse and Young, Carroll and Clark, the Great Mitchells, Goldsmith and Hoppe, tbe Three Famous Armstrongs, Herbert and Wood. Rogers and Marguerite, James Welt- zell. Carrie Barrlnger, Beaucbamp nnd Bally, Cadleux, the Three Heltons, and Sid Fern. Bijou Thkatbb (Huntley ft Moon, mann fers).—Business continues good, and tbe (untley-Moon Stock Co. will continue here Indefinitely. Rovino Frank's Gxpst Camp (Frank B. Hnbln, manager).—Business continues to Im- prove dally. Notes. —Manager D'Esta reports a great line of bookings for the Ocean Pier Music Hall for this Summer. Among the more prominent are: "A Chinese Honeymoon," UockBtoder'a Minstrels, "Miss Bob White," "The Silver Slipper." s —- — Bllsabeth.—Dockstader's Minstrels have been rehearsing In Elizabeth, while tbe band, which will be a feature In tbe parade nnd theatre. Is also rehearsing at Jacobs' The- atre, where tbe company will play July 4. af- ter a season of two weeks at Atlantic City. After the Elisabeth date the company will play Brooklyn. Carroll Johnson, well known In minstrelsy, will be ono of the premiers. The military ond concert band, of which Wil- liam McDowell Drake, manager of tbe Ly- ceum Theatre, Is leader, will give a grand outdoor concert In Scott Park July 4, night nnd matinee. In the afternoon Congressman »'. N. Fowler will read tbe Declaration ot Independence and deliver an oration. The Lyceum Theatre will open the season Aug. 8, with "A Child Wife.'' Tips. —The only daughter of Manager O. W. Jacobs has been at death's door for several weeks, but Is now convalescent. The little one has suffered with ear trouble.... Ticket Taker George Hector, of the Lyceum, will retain his position the coming season. He has proven himself popular and pains- taking Assistant Treasurer James Car- roll and Advertising Manager William Cos- • Tht - of Music pleased a large audience June in Mr. Wlllard has built several new and unique Instruments, which have been added to his Temple of Music, and which wcro operated hero for the first time. The com pony will show under canvaa this Summer and will open at Baltimore, Md., June "•• Roster: C. D. Wlllard, manager: HarryT Carrier, press agent; F. A Wlllard, advance : L. C. Goodole, property; J. C. Martin, boss' canvas* man; Hazel Peters, 'cello; Horry E Chalmers, ' harpistj Kitty L. Wlllard, | n : strumental soloist. Thbi Post Theatre Stock will open ■>-, at the Post, with "Tbe Private Secretary " nnd play "Hazel Klrke" Saturday matinee Other plays In the repertory are: "Woman Against Woman," "Young Mrs. Wlnthrop," "Oliver Twist," "My Friend from India" "Jane" and "Too Much Johnson." Roster of the company: George Le 8olr, manager- Herbert McKenzle, Edward Donnelly, H; V Curtis, Wm. Nowell. Edward Gross, Jane Scbenck, Fernasdu Ellscu, Isabel Donnelly Sallle Leonard, a majority of - whom have been with James K. Hackett the past season Goouac Lakb Casino (A Jones, mana- ger).—This resort has had Clara Williams Moran, Avery and Smith, and Atexandcr Martin, to rather tight business, tbe weather being cold. _ „ _, ' + » » UTAH. Salt Lake City.—At the Salt Lake The- atre (Geo. D. Pyper, manager).—Tbe Tom Show, given by the Press Club, played, to standing room only, June 0. Coming: Amelia Bingham 25-27. The Gband closed the season 6. Mbntion. —Dan C. Loftus extended the courtesies and privileges of tbe Elks Club to T. E. Hadley, of Sells ft Down's Circus, 5, e. « ■» SOUTH CAROLINA. terllne, of Jacobs' Theatre, will reBume their old positions at the opening of that theatre. This theatre will undergo a general over- hauling during the Summer mouths, as will the Lyceum Theatre. Additional electric lights will be Installed In the latter Welsh Bros.' Circus came June 1, to the largest business ever done by this manage- ment In Elizabeth. The great tents were filled at matinee nnd night performances. The circus has been augmented to twice Its size. Two score more horses, wagons and street show stuff have been added to that of a Bcore more arenlc features, Including: Daring horseback turns, Arabic performers on the parallel bars, slack wire and barrel nets, with n troupe of trained dogs, trick donkeys, mules snd horses. Tbe corps of assistants has also been doubled ana tbe street display enhanced treble to that of laBt year, white the admission—twenty-five cents —has been maintained. Clinton Newton Is sole manager, and says business has never been greater nor tbe enthusiasm more marked on tho Btreet or by the tent audiences. s Camden.—All the porks hove been doing fairly well, considering, the decidedly un- favorable weather conditions. The musical attractions continue unchanged, the Roman Imperial Band at Washington Park (Wm. J. Thompson, manager), and Rossini's Band at Wood-Lynne Park (George K. Boyle, man- ager), both, enjoying great favor The many amusements at Electric Park (M. W. Taylor, manager) are receiving plenty of at- tention. 4 » » MICHIGAN. Detroit—At the Lyceum Theatre (E. D. Stair, manager).—Eugenie Blair, In "Mag- da," played, to fair returns, week of June 8. This closes the regular season at this house. Whitnei Tiieatbi (E. D. Stair, mana- ger).— Hlmmcleln's Imperial Stock Co. pre- sented "In the Heart of the Storm," to good houses, week of 8. They will be seen week of 15 In "Dangers of a Great City." Temple Theatrb (J. H. Moore, manager). —The bill for week of 16 is: Ernest Hogan, tbe O'Brien Troupe, the Orpheus Comedy Four, the Zarrow Trio, in "A Night on the Boardwalk :" John und Lllllou Hoover, Aurle pa&w*"' James F. Kelly and Dorothy Kent, In ^'The Watermelon Girls;" the American blograph. Last week's bill was good, and received liberal patronage. Avbnub Tiieatbi: (H. U. Larokln, mana- ger).—The Weberflcldlan burlesque, "Bar- bara Fidgety," drew packed houses week of 8. Octavla Barbe, Sol and Nat Fields, Harry Richards. Allen Collin and Matt J Smith all scored big bits. Week of 15 the offering Is "The Belle of New York," with a superb cast and chorus of sixty people. .«?"." ,e Creek—At tbo Auditorium (J. 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