The New York Clipper (July 1903)

464 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. July a, ; NEW YORK CITV. Review and Oramnl,—During - the pMHt week a few real Summer nights made iu« managers of outdoor resorts happy, and day, July Q, good' sized - 'audiences stamped Proctor's Fifth Avenue Theatre (J., Austin Fynes, general manager).—"The Sen- ator" was the bill cboaen for prestation by the H'ock at thla bonne for the correct week, and at the opening performances, Mon- crowda enjoyed the various open air amuse- ments. .... .On Wednesday night, July 1, "Japan at Night," after many postponement* on account of the Inclement weather, began IU second season on the Madison Square Garden Roof. On this occasion occurred the first New York production of "dtoyo," ii Japanese comic opera, In two' acta, book by Henry Plncus and Kelvin G. Wlnstock, lyrics by Robert I', lleeeher aud mualc by W. Frederick Peters. The resorts of all kinds around the city did an enormous busl- lies* July 4......With tbe end of the week the , St. Nicholas Gaiiiirk closed Us' doors.' ., .The ' continued attrac- tions fox the week ending July 4 were: Blanche Ring at tbe Knickkkuockkh, "The Kafl of Pawtuckel" at the Manhattan, "The Runaways" at the Casino, "The Wizard of Ok'.' at tbe Majkhtio> tbe Duss' Orchestra at Madison Square Garden, "Japan at Night" ut the Madison Square) Roof Garden, Surn- uier opera at Tf.iiiuck Gabden. Dramas by the F. V. Proctor stock companies, with added vaudeville features, were presented at Piiuctur's Fiktii Avenue, FlETf-BtoHTH Street and One Hundred and Twbntt- n ith Street Variety entertainment was furnished at Proctor's Twrnti-third Street, Ton* Pahtob's, Keith'b Union square, crystal garden, st, nicholas Garden,Pabadihb Gardens, Lion Palace, the Dewey, and Hurtio & Seamon'b, the last named house closing 4. At Hubbr's Museum the usual vaudeville and curloa were Keen Bummer vaudeville was also pre- sented at Briohton Beach, Henderson's Mimic: Hall, and Luna Park, Coney Island, the production with.their approbation. Mr. Abbe, as Senator Rivers: Mr. Bryant, as the Austrian Count; Mr. llamllton, as Silas Denmnn : Florence Heed, as Mrs. Hillary, and liOla Tabor, as Mabel Penman, all won favor for their work. The others did well. The cant In full: Senator Hannibal Rivers. Charles 8. Alibe; Richard Vance, Wlllard Dliickmore; Alexander Armstrong, Myron ('slice; Count Km est' Von 8tahl, George i:dv.In llrvnnt; I.uv Clilug. George Friend; Devrer Theatre (Kraua A Sullivan, managers).—What the programmes announce an Young Corbett's Polite Vaudeville and Burlesque Co. began a week's engagement at tbe matinee of July 0, with an audience of good size In attendance. The show starts with an olio of vaudeville, which contains the names of people who are entirely ca- pable of entertaining their listeners, as fol- low* : Henner and Gaudier, John B. Drew, Hush-Devere Trio, Mathews snd Ashley, and Foster and Foster. Ifoung Corbett Is Intro- duced In tbe musical burletu, A pbonaky and Gaatonsky " which closes the bill. Floating; Roof Garden.—-This amuse- ment enterprise opened for the Sutoaujr sea- son Wednesday. July ). This week s bllMn- tures have been added. The theatre has been changedI Into a fine swimming pool which U sunDlled by an artesian well. The loop 'the Zp P "till continues to get *»Jg£9> **$* new attraction Is the circle swing. A tine sounding shell has been built, jisssssf jsg from the German Village, and Innes and bis band are a nightly attraction, wblch large c?owds B %oy listening, to. ^Manager Sam . t0 .V.,» »f%ffai™ B* 1 ^; I ,rlnla donna : Margaret Robin™ Benjamin fs once more In charge of affair,^ hlne Bart | €tti Wm . <£, ?°£ in W Forest Pabk (Moydi Brown .manager). _, £ utta Harry Da^g, Jobn /"^i"™ Packed from fence Ufence^lej.tllMhj.rty. Wffl Dlxon dlrector . Pln Heynolds »ta» music and $on&_ The Duqnesne Summer Stock Opera Co •• Pittsburg, Pa., under the management' It John B. Reynolds, opened Its regular «, eon, In "The Bohemian Girl," June M S roster of the company Is as follows: Kibei on, ea L, Hon of the entertainment Included: The lent, In an aerial act; Curtis and Adams, German romedlnns; Bert Baker, Irish com- edian; Frank Rudolph, baritone singer; El- len Richards, novelty wire act, and Belle Veola. acrobatic dancer, each of whom was ncconled a share of tbe approval bestowed. The kalatechnoscope continued. Proctor's FiftY-elBThth Street Thea- tre (J. Austin Fynes, general manager).— The bill for the current week has for an attraction James Foster Mllllken's farcical comedy, In three acts, enHtled "The Captain of the Nonsuch," with tbe following cast: Captain Augustus Bennett. Robert Cum- mlngs; Captain Frank. Bennett. Claude Cooper: Mr. James Foster, Verner Clarges; Hon. Henry Varnish, Frank Currier; Jack Brace, Richard Lyle; George Jackson. Dun- can Harris; Matilda Bennett, Edna Archer- Crawford : Mrs. Deborah Samson, Rachel closed July 0, for the sesson. Piioctob'h One Uuni.HEu and Iwf.nty- iikth Street Tiibatbe (J. Austin iynes, general manager).—The stock t company of- fering for this week Is "Pink Dominoes, with all the house favorites and several new faces In the cast. The performance was given to the satisfaction of the large audi- ences wblch turned out, despite the * Mlllington and M. Faelder. Roster of Burt Cutler's Band, located nt Oakwood Park, Meadv)He, Pa., for the Sun- hot CLtPrERiNOS.—Manage. tlylng trip here from New York last week, to look over some detail work at the Or- pheum. He reports a fine Hat of bookings for next .season...... Lester lonergan and g rt H ch M k cloge --^ ™; wife (Alice Treat Hunt) will *°to «•""*• E t Atlg. Delentl, Bud Farnum, Henrv ipolls at the close of their engagament here, BaJ , • j „«, Weln| 8olon „ ^ ««y where Mr. Lonergan will put on an open s Walter Frederlcb. Carl Downs, Pa" air production of "As You Like It. ■;••;• Lalonde, Wm. Cawley, James Harass. Ew kalatechnoscope furnish the between the acts a P*gi ratR8 * Amusement Company, who con- an S.*2." a _/ ly ,£!: entertainment. __ . Lion Palace (J. H. Phipps, manager).— Business Improved considerably during tne past week. This week opened up with bright prospects for a big week, the place being well filled at tbe opening performance. The bill Includes: Nice Twins, Carver and Pol- lard, Marie Person, Four Musical Kings, Bohemian Trio, Blssonnettl and Newman, is. Burgess Amusement Company, trol the Willis Wood and the Auditorium Theatres, this city, and the Boyd Theatre, Omaha Rlngllcg Bros.' Circus Is heavily billed hire for July 20. ♦ »♦ MINNESOTA. Dnlath. Blake; B ddy Heffernan, Alice Gale; Miss Tyro iean Quintette, Huber, and Hawthorne manager),—The Northwestern Opel Angelina McReagey. Leslie Bingham; Klasle and Burt. P 8n /.'» ln Ji a f S: U ^ h „ St^i Bpangler. Elizabeth Gale. Edna Archer- Is Winy good for t heweek ending &*&«•» «",• ^«! t ' n ^..^' ! w "2 Brooklyn-The ,ast of the house, to ^.Mascot*•.. tf« »™t thre. .tj heavJIy, as usual, Robert. Cummings and Richard lyle being favorites of the male con- tingent, The laughable situations with which the piece abounds appealed strongly to the audience, and elicited rounds of ap- plause. De Faye Sisters, In their novelty close Is tbe Orpbeum, which leaves tbe bor- ough to depend entlrey on the beaches for amusement. Excellent bills have been pre- 8(Mlt£t] Manhattan Beach.— "The Sultan of Sulu" continues for another week. . it_played to Proctor's Twenty-third Street The- atre (J. Austin Fynes, general manager).— Good attendance continues at this resort, and the entertainment furnished each week cecum to give satisfaction to tbe house's clientele. Fnlke and Bemon, In their wall known act, were favorites, as of old. De- tends and Breen, In their club swinging and Juggling, were well liked, as usual. Joule Klne and Phil Gotthold, In their sketch, "A Medical Discovery," were prime favorites. The Mozart Comedy Four, In comedy and Ming, well earned the applause which fell to their lor. Tbe Brooks Brothers, In their singing and talking act, met with their usual hearty reception; the Meredith Sisters, In "Hiawatha;' Zara and Stetson, gun spin- ners and baton jugglers: Louis Flalkowsk sketch, helped materially to while away the .. aDac | ty bouses all of last week. Next week, Lew Dockstader. Pain's "Last Days of Pom- pell" continues to attract large audiences. Briohton BbacH. —At the Music Hall (Wm. T. Grover, manager).—This week pre- sents a very good bill; many old time favor- ites are seen. The beadllners are: Mcln- tyre snd Heatb, In "Tbe Georgia Minstrels. Others are: Gillette musical dogs, Alexis. trick bicycling; James Richmond Glenroy, Roatlna and Stevens, In a singing and danc- ing act; Gebest Bisters, in a musical sketch, and tbe vltagrapb. As a special feature Claws and Claws appear. Coney Island. —At Henderson's Music Hall (F. Faber, manager.—An excellent bill was presented to the usual audience of a Monday night. The bill Includes: Scott and Wilson, Klein. Ott Brothers and Nlclerson, Crawford Sisters, Mllanl Trio, Russell and waits between the acts, and Louise Sntour, in ballads and coon songs cleverly rendered, made herself a favorite. Sunday's concerts attracted fair sized crowds. Next week, "Tbe Baby Chase." Keith's Theatre (E. F. Albee, general manager),—The cozy, cool interior of Keith's on July 6 was a grateful relief to those who. while partaking of the capital bill prepared for this week, could forget, at least for the time, tbe torrid. atmosphere of tbe streets. Draped In Its Bummer garb, and aided by artificial means to create a cool tempera- ture, tbe theatre was many degrees cooler than the street Mr. and Mrs. Robyns bead the bill this week, presenting "The Counsel for the Defence," which Is conceded to be one of the strongest and most legitimate sketches In vaudeville. The capital work ■The Lyceum (C. A. Marshall, Northwestern Opera Corn- business July 4. ights and matinee; for the last three nights, "Pirates of Penzance." Bertha Haydofl, as the mas- cot, and Bylveater Cornish, as Flametta, played well their roles. E. H. Sothern is booked for July 11. Metropolitan Opeba Hodsb (J. C. Con- don, manager).—The house has been dark since June 24, when the Wilbur Opera Com- pany closed. Manager Condon has returned from Chicago, where he engaged a dramatic company, woo will open on July 13. Parlor Thbatoe (W. J. Wells, mana- ger).—The business, at this house Is fairly good, considering tbe hot evenings we have Bad lately. The company for July 6 and week are: Blanche ward, F. M. Johnson, Minnie R. Wilson, Earne and Richmond, Lottie D. Ford, Tom Doyle, Mark Graham, Allle Donaldson, W. J. Wells, Mark Graham, The piece for the week Is "Laughing Gas." Notes. —The Moon Bros." Theatre, under canvas, closed June 27, after playing to fair business for three weeks. They opened at the West end of the city for two or more weeks: Alfred Davis has gotten together a concert company of local talent from Du- Notes of the Savage Enterprises.—liar, mond Hitchcock, who has made such a suc- cess in "King Dodo'! for tbe past two sea- sons, will' create the leading role In "The Yankee Consul," the new comic opera, by Kobyn. Mr. Hitchcock Is at present In Italy. "The Yankee Consul" will be nm- duced upon an elaborate scale by Mr. Sav- age early, next season. Maclyn Arbnckle Is to create tbe title role In George Ade'g new spectacular comedy drama, "The County Chairman." next season. Pauline Hall, later In the Summer, assumes the role of Mrs. Madison Crocker, the widow, In "The Prince of Pllsen," at the Broadway Theatre Up to that time Trlxle Friganza will be seen as the widow, and will Be with one of "The Prince of Pllsen" companies on the road next season. Josle Sadler has signed a three years' contract with Mr. Savage. Rich- ard Golden, who will be King Dodo neit season. Is building a Summer home at Port Washington,-L. 1. In his leisure moments he Is getting up In his role In "King Dodo." It is likely that Reml Marsano, tbe well known baritone, who recently arrived from abroad under contract to Henry W. Savage, will be seen for the first time with Henrv W. Ravage's English Grand Opera Co., in Brooklyn, In September. He will nrobablv make his debut as Escamlllo, In "Carmen." Harrison Grey Flske has arranged with Homer Llnd to present during a series of matinee performances next Kail several op- eratic novelties. Carrie Bridewell, of the Metropolitan Opera. Co., sailed last week to visit Mute. Ternlna, la Munich, and study wirb her some of the contralto roles In the Wagner rener- IIUIH 141IU union UAJtlcm, i.ouib riaiftunDBi, nnvLvji» tu lauwiui^ *uc *ajjim»i nvm f rntvmrri Misters MliaDI ATIO. ItUSgeil H11U , .\_ . «,, r * ,, s— ., "i lu? uwuaiLV ivivb in lur iiohuci I'i'i mimic; Gus Kcllar, bag puncher: James and of Mr. and Mrs. Robyns elicited rounds of o'Nell, Hedrlx and Preecott, Mitchells, Casey ,utn and Minneapolis, who gave a matinee tory . 8ne w m 8 | ng . t„ concert lu London, Lucia Cooper, in repartee, and the kola technoacope rounded out the bill In good style. ...... Madison Square Roof Garden (Ru- sh Ibl & Aral, managers).—Preparations for the opening of this popular Hummer resort, atop of Madison Square Garden, were de- layed by .the excessive rain' storms, until Wednobday night, July 1, when tbe opening occurred, with most promising aspects of nhother season of success., The general Idoa, as shown last Summer, "Japan by Night," Is still .In vogue, but a noticeable elaboration of tbe plan is evident. Also there are Im- provements looking to Increased comforts for 'their guests, and attention has been di- rected to changes whereby the stage people acquire larger dressing rooms, also better exits and entrances In the way, of added space.' A large audience on Wednesday night witnessed ■ the. first .presentation, of "Otoyo," a new Japanese comic opera, In two acts, by Henry Plncus and Melvlu G. Winstock, with music by W. Frederick Pe- ters, and lyrics by Robert L, Bucher. Tbe vast: Ten Yen, James P. Macdonald: Ar- thur Roberts, Hobart Smock: Con Slick, Abbott Davison; Sallle Scruggs, Hattle Ar- nold; Pollle Roberts, Irene Jermon: Ban Kc, Jefferson Hall; Matauba, Mark Lane; Tokl, Harry Truax; Willie Scraggs, Harry McKee; Mignonette Soraggs, Rose Parker; Yama, Viola Prince; Toma, Naomi Arnold; Undertaker, Samuel Sandgran; Hermanese and Otoyo, Bottlna. Gerard. The opera was well received, and will be retained as the ill let feature of the . programme. Bettlna well merited applause. Fisher and Carroll, In their Irish patter and songs, easily added another success to the many f lined during former visits here; tbe Stein- retto Family displayed their usual grace and perfection in their marvelous acro- batics ; Mamie Remington, efficiently aided by her "picks," won applause In songs and dances; Collins and Hart again proved to be clever comedians; Palfrey and Hilton, ex- pert bicyclists; the Qarrity Sisters, in songs _nd Le Clair, Orvllle and Frank, Lydla Hall, Four Lambs, Reta Curtis, Billy Barlow, May Evans, Masse and Masse, and the Ford Sis- ters. Luna Pabk (Thompson & Dundy, owners). —There Is something new being given at tbls park every week. The latest is a high wire performance by Hardy. His act Is most sensational. The Ten Ichl Troupe are mvstlfylng large audiences, while Hagen- beck's trained wild animals are playing to and dances: Emerson and Omega, In a laugh- cttpttC | t y. "'Twenty Thousand Leagues "Un able skit, "Don t Notice It r Trask and ^pj ^ - Gladden,, nimble dancers; Frank Fogarty, comedian; James Weltzell, sensational jug- gler ; Reta Kaufman, vocalist; Bros. Tanean, musical cotnlques, and the motion pictures complete the bill for this week. l'sitnr'i Theatre (Tony Pastor, mana- ger).—A bill that tends to make one forget the heat of the streets Is surely composed of excellent material, and this Msnager Pas- tor has succeeded admirably In doing. Com- edy abounds.in its makeup, and the laughter was, almost continuous on Monday night, July 6. Beginning with John Kernel], who Is among his loyal, old time friends bere, and Is In every way qualified to head this week's bill, the programme Includes: Ed. F. Reynard, ventriloquist, and a stage full of trlqk houses and dummies that create much laughter; Fyoe and Dandy, clever comedy acrobats; Harry end Sadie Fields, In one of the best bits of low life characteri- sation seen In vaudeville today; Jas. and Bonnie Farley, in tbelr sketch, "The Mes- senger Boy," In which tbey show Improve der the Sea," the latest Thompson & Dundy spectacle, is causing more wonderment than did • "Trip to tbe Moon." Heroes- Beach. —"The Telephone Girl" still continues to draw crowds dally. ♦<-» MISSOURI. >y." in Gerard was a pleasant surprise, singing even ment; Hallen and Meeban better than In the old days. James F. Mac- dlans; the dontild did well as Ten Yen. The opera Is prettily mounted and well staged. The Bos- ton Ladles' Orchestra Is an Important ad- junct of the bill, and during the Intermis- sions a troupe of Japanese magicians per- formed. .Atlantic Garden (W. Kramer's Sons, managers).—The Onrls, comedy ucrobnts and Jugglers: Lytton and Llttlctlcld, singing and (lancing specialties: Madeline Hurdettc, oper- atic soprano; Stelner and Thomas, German sketch team: Walter Vernon and Lillian Kennedy, In a comedy sketch, Introducing singing, dancing and comedy boxing, are here for this week. • < It is learned that the Casino Is to be brought to the level of Broadway. As soon as the leases of the stores on the Broad- way side expire, which will be In about a year and a half, the managers purpose tearing out the Interior, of the building, and reconstructed It, with the orchestra on the ground floor. The' main entrance will bo from Broadway. . Madison Square Garden.—The sixth week of John S. Dubs und his Metropolitan Opera House Orchestra began July 6, to con- tinued good attendance. Broadway Theatre (A. W. Dingwall, manager).—"The Prince of Pllsen" began July 0 its seventeenth week, with business still big. There were several changes In i lie cast on Monday night, among which were those of Trlxle Friganza and Almyra For- rest, who succeeded Helen Bertram and Ida llowlcy, respectively. . Majestic Theatre (Geo, H. Nlcolal, general manager).—"The Wizard of Os" con- tinues lo draw big crowds. Its twenty- Ill th wTsk begun Jiiiy 0. Knickerbocker Theatre (Al. Haymsn & Co., proprietors 1.—Tbe fifth week of Blanche Ring, In "The Blonde In Black." begau July tl. The piece has been revised mid eomluusctl and several new songs have been Introduced, nil of which has Improved the show. , Manhattan Theatre (Harrison Grey Flske, luiuigci i.—There Is no indication of nanlng popularity of "The Earl of Paw- tucket." which remains a stroug magnet nt this boiire. The sixteenth week of the cn- f;ugement began July it. Teresa Maxwell ins succeeded Marlon Glroux In the role of Harriet Fordjce. Paradise Hoof Gardens (Oscar 11am- uiorsteln, manager).—The current bill names: IVpllii Arsgon, Scott Brothers, Rlccobono'e horses, Franco Piper, the Ilooslcr Zouaves, Galcttl'<< trained monkeys, Sherman and Tie Fores!, the Four Nlghtons, Edytlic Helena, Wilton Bros,, M, Roseltl and "Punch, Judy ft To." Crystal Gardens (Klaw ft Brlanger, managers).—"The Darling of the Galferv i Sods nnd "The Dress Parade." and "The Minstrel Misses" and other vaudeville Ui'ls continue to drnw crowds nt this resort. I.oiim llKiisTKiN. of Shapiro. Bernsleln A Co.. has returned to New York In excellent health, after u tour of the principal Euro- |iphu rcsoru. . black face come- Sanford SlBters. in e neat musical not; Antrim and Peters, in "A Meal Under Difficulties." Introducing some excellent Imi- tations ; Hamilton and Wiley, In a comedy sketch, entitled "Hearts," which was well received; Allen and Delmaln, who also appear in a comedy sketch, which proved very tntertalnlng; Morris and Daly are lively Irish comedians, and their efforts were greeted with laughter and applause: Chas. nnd Fannie Van, as "The Soubrette and tbe Irishman;" Lawrence and Sylvester, comedy ring gymnasts, and the vltagraph brings the long bill to a close. Casino (Sam 8.. ft Lee Shubert, mana- gers).—"The Runaways" opened July 6 the ninth week, to,continued good business. It is reported that there are to be two "Mother Goose" productions next season. In addition to the one which Klaw ft Er- Innger have announced, It is stated that Weber ft _ Goose" si. authority for the statement that bis firm has purchased Edgar Smith's "Mother Goose play, which they contemplate pro- ducing on an elaborate scale. "The Englisn Daisy," the spectacular musical play In which Christie MacDonald will have a lead- ing part, under Weber ft Fields' manage- ment, will be produced at the new Globe Theatre, In Boston, following the engage- ment of James K, Hackett, and then It will be. brought to New York. Edward Harridan's new play, "Under Cover," wjll have practically Its Initial sentntlon at 4he Boston Theatre, Boston evening of Aug, 81. There will probably St. Loots.—All of tbe theatres did well lag* WApk Hiohlandh (Col. Hopkins, manager).— Last week's bill was satisfactory, although perhaps not quite es clever in the aggregate as is to be expected at the Highlands. Mau- rice Spyer, violinist; Lew Hawkins, and Itanizo and Arno were tbe leading features. This week Marco Twins, James J. Morton. Burke's Dogs, Lew Hawkins, and Claudius and Corbln are here. Mannion's Park (Mannion Bros., mana- gers).—There was an extremely good bill here lest week. Will Fox, and Adele Purvis Onrl were the headltners, and the whole show made good. Martlnetti and GrosBl, Leo and Chapman, Brown and Bartelettl, the Bnckeye Trio, and Anna Whitney are the current attraction. Delmab (J. C. Janapoulo, manager).— It was an excellent production of "Belle of New York" here last week, and It drew big business at every performance, Nellie Nicola, as Fifi, won much Applause, and John concert at the Lyceum 28, and were well received. They will sing In all the large towns In the Iron country of Minnesota, and all the mining towns In Wisconsin and Michigan. Mrs. James McAullff, who sang "Carmen" nt the Lyceum some time ago, Is a member of the company Gollmar Bros.' Show passed through bere 28, bound for Minnesota Iron mines Big prepara- tions arc making for the Dulutb July fair und carnival, on tl. The Fcrarls will be the big attraction Thomas Gale and Kitty Mscl, of tbe "After Dark" company, were married on tbe stage of the Gem The- atre, West Superior, Wis., after the perform- ance, June 25 Dick Ferris sues the Metropolitan Building Co. for >20,(KH) for being ousted from the theatre on June 1. Forepaugh ft Sells' Circus pat up a small city of canvas and gave two perform- ances 20, and as the weather was fine the tent was bank full. ■ ♦*•♦> MASSACHUSETTS (See Page 458.) sprlnirneld.—Hampden Park (J. F. Burke, manager).—The usual number of Eleusure seekers enjoyed a good vaudeville III in the theatre last week. Bill for week of July 7: Winn and Mack, Barr and Evans, Masse and Masse, Bill Carter, and the Hay- seed Trio. Beside many special features, Including amateur night, prize waltzing and other features. Prof. Lockhsrt has been en- gaged for balloon ascensions during the week. Forest Lake, Palmer (P. J. Casey, raana- fer).—Tom Brown's Troubadours were the Ig drawing card In the Rustic Theatre. The amusement this week Is to be furnished by the Manhattan Comedy Company. Circus Notes.— Walter L. Main's Circus wilt take up Its residence here for a day 17, and will receive a good reception from Its many local friends Among tbe other circuses which have played the surrounding operatic scene that pleased everybody. ti>i« low - "1402 Hashaoen's (Hasbsgen Bros., managers). ' iculor This wek we have Harry Holman, Wardo and King, Teddy McKenna. and Esmathllde. koerner's (H. E. Rice, manager).—Law- rence Hanley and Victory Bateman, with their company, were well received last week. In "Romeo and Juliet.". The production Is Berlin and Paris, and return for the Metro- politan season in November. "A Princess of Kensington." n comic open. lately produced at the Savoy Theatre, !.> - don, will be presented at the Broadway The- atre, this city, on Aug. 31. Mrs. Gustave Kerker (Rose Lclghtnni sailed for Europe last week. She will he joined by her husband In London In Septem- ber The Kilties Band, of Belleville. Can., is again at work, after a few weeks rest. It la at Willow Grove Park. Philadelphia, where It will remain until July 18. Its record breaking crowd of 150,000 lost year was exceeded by 15,000 on the opening day this year, July 4, the receipts on that day ex- ceeding those of last Fourth by J7.000. J. II. D. Wilson, trombone virtuoso, late of GIKmore's Band, has been engaged by S. XL Curtiss, as solo trombonist, at Wheat's Roof Garden, Ft. Worth, Tex., where tbe Curtiss Comedy Co. Is playing a Summer en- gagement. Charles Frohraan has acquired production rights of Clare Hummer's song. "Egypt." from tbe publishers. Jos. W. Stern & Co.: the latter have purchased another compos 1 ■ tlon by the same author, untitled "A Rich Coon's Bsbc." Tbls song is nt present one of the hits of "In Dahomey" and Is sung by Mrs. Walker, of Williams ft Walker, lu Iiondon. At the twenty-fourth annual benefit of Pittsburg Lodge, No. 11. B. P. O. Elks. Man ager James P. Dunlevy Introduced a patriotic tableau called "The Spirit of TO," snd sanj; "The Old Flag Never Touched the Ground. Rlanca de Jeneppe (better known In the profession as Blsnca Lyons), who has charmed the music lowing public with her masterful performance on the violin. Is now devoting her talents to musical composition. One of her recent efforts Is a charming song. "I,et Love Decide," which has received many flattering notices, and bids fair to become a favorite. ♦*♦ RHODE ISLAND. Providence,—"II Trovatore." wblch fol- lowed "Mascotte" at tbe Providence Opera House (Felix R. Wendelschacfer, msnageri the last half of the week of June 20. Is being §lven again the first half of the week of July , on account of the favorable reception in first performances were accorded. The tl. mmm uiu »u»v<u».r< ..-. ».. .^.a, ■»».,.—»».- v,.» ouku i '» Williams Opera Company will give 'The Fields will produce a "Mother rentino's Banda Rossa, In concert work, was himself the head of the military musical Bohemian Girl" the last half of the wees, pectucular play. Lou Fields Is welcomed at Its opening last week. As a organizations of the British army Mr The announcement for 13 has not been matte. ■ Godfrey was born In 1830 and educated at Tn ' 8 '" ,ne Mtb wecK ot " lc c ' snt wcel( the Royal Academy of Music. He owed engagement of the company, his appointment as bandmaster of the Grena- dier Guards to the Prince Consort, and his first duty was to play Into London the brl DEATHS IN THE PROFESSION. Lieutenant Dan Godfrhy, the famous bandmaster of the Grenadier Guards, died In London, Eng., on June 30, from psraly- deservlng of much praise. This week the sis. The son of a bandmaster and the father company offers "The Silver King." of bandmasters, directing the music of the Suburban (F._N. Innes, manager).—Sor- crack English regiment, Dan Godfrey was ,j, In Ana* A AW*. a»n,»i1> nvn u nl m r, n \ 0 *. V. — L __ J _ M Zi .*■■* ** side attraction the management had Walker's high diving horses. Lbmp's Pabk (J. L. Wallrapp, manager). —J. Edmund De Noyer, the Burtons, Car- ter and Ross, Lulu Leopard, and Howard and Alton are the beadllners of a pleasing bill that draws very well Indeed. Notes. —Sunday, June 28, saw an ex- citing attempt at a hold up at Deimar. The £Rde of guards returning from tbe Crimea, when the Boston Peace Jubilee took place, All thb Oomvorth ok Home" followed "I-ord and Lady Algy" ut Keith's (Charles I.ovenberg, resident manager) the week or 0. "The Little Minister^ Is to be played 13. Packed houses continue at the per- formances by the Albeo Stock Company, hi J 8 3 2, , Da P Godfrey was asked to repre- ; sent England. It was the first occasion on th , e .glft of souvenir photographs, 0 ' members theatre had Just closed, and thousands of which on English military band had visited ot tlle company Is a popular device, people were in the grounds, when the would the United States since tbe war of lnde- Kathkrine ltonr.K nnd her company P'"- ye v be robber jerked his revolver In the face of pendence. He was extremely well received "Romeo and Juliet" st the Empire (^P" 1 ,.? —I the weelt of 0. >™ ' will be the bill. ll«»y treasurer of the house. benefit iiorformance. rre . Mr. La Barge, assistant cashier, who was and looked back to the visit with great srut- Nntlianson, managers! t on making the rounds of tbe different cashiers location, making it a point to Introduce into VA "T° e Gallov Slave" r be ""d collecting the receipts. La Barge put his programmes American national aire ren- Y °ung. the popular t - derlng them familiar to tbe English public wl " shortly be given throughout the country. He returned to this Outdoor auusemi^ country In 1808, for a tour with a band com- tended. At Crescent . posed of picked bondsmen from all the real- canvas covered open air theHtre, the ""ei; ments of the household troops, cavalry and • ts'ners In which tbe week of H ipc'" 0 /'• Infantry. ' ' Mines and Remington, the Rice Family, '»■ a preifmTnAryVrformance glven F U^™8atur- U P a ?K nt " na '" tnc "t ,l,ue hls Httle"flngcr derlng "them famiilaV'to - the*Eagilsh'pubirc wl U shortly'be' givena bene tort. The was 8hot "*■ The highwayman beat a re- throughout the country. He returned to this Outdoor amusements are being wen ai core. Kansas city.—Auditorium.—LesterLon- crgaa's players presented "Elsie Venner," by Lester Lonergan, at tbls theatre on Sun play was well re- flu " day evening preceding, In "Newport. attraction will remain at the Boston Tbeatro treat, with George G tie, cashier at the for two weeks, when Jt will come direct to WH Jj"l 8 ,J )ar ; '?„ P»™«»-. Mr .' G . lc ' e , b ?, m : the Murray kill Theatre. Time at the ?"*?? J? e ' u 8 |tlv c at intervals, hut failed Murray Hill has been reserved for the entire ,° $>}?■ nlm i VJ" » ny of tue "•"J spectators, season, and for the season following, If tho luckily, and tbe management refused an en engagement proves as successful as It Is now believed It will be. The cast will Include: Ed. Hsrrlgan. Dan Collycr, Jos. Sparks, W. H. Bray, Henry Burt, Ann Scaifc, Jobn Pierce, -Maurice Drew, Geo. Merrltt, Annie Yearanns. Harry Fisher, Fannie Batcbelder, Adelaide Manola. J. II. Wilson, Burt G. Clark. Ed. Mack. David Christie, Jennie Venmans, James Lambert, Ada Wild, Louie Wild. Lillian Eldrldge, Clara Dow, G. L. Btnut, Alvln Davis, Herman Corbley, Harry Smart. Leo Raney nnd Alice Sargent. Klaw ft Erlanurb's Company that will present "The Sleeping Beauty and tbe Beast" at Manhattan Beach, Aug. 10, will begin rehearsals July 6. Tho cast will Include 'Harry Bulger. Joseph CawthOrne, William H. McCart, John Hysms, George Clennent, I<ella Mclntyre, Viola Gillette, Phcebe Coyne, Gertrude Mackenzie, Qucenie Vassar, Anna- belle Whltford. Ethel Hopkins, Adela Archer, and others. The entire big production, It Is said, will he presented just as It was given si the llrondwny Then!re. John 11 FimiKti will produce- nt the Brondwny Theatre. Aug. 31. "A Princess of Kensington." a comic opera, by Basil Hood and Edward German, .. Mn8 .'. Cak,i * a Jordan, a nluywrlght and the wife of M. J. Jordan, who was a mem- ber of Mrs. Flake's '•ompnuy last season, died on July 1, at her home In Mount Ver- non, N. 1., from heart disease. Among her ' ,p At !k« *-i m ~ «# k"-^ vL a P Prince, day afternoon June 28 nnd continued It . "P 8 0 '. he r death she was engaged on a tenor r^rts In the grand opera, offerings ' all of be week It wsa'the flret DroauSlon 5 Uy tor A1,ce F'"<*er. Mrs. Jordan waa «tc Williams Opera Company, at the Pro'l- *•' * * .i rormerly an actres8i an( i created u tb ° ""J dence Opera nouse, has resigned to accept a zelle and Bearann, Morris and Blair, acd Julia West. The Forest Casino, ft WseW Point, runs a vaudeville bill, and at Chestnut Grove the Olympla Vaudeville Compsuy ■ well received. ... Mkriam Bruce, who has been Blng ng tne era offerings of In "Darkest Russia," sev- of the countess eral years ago. Edward D. Peiper, who became well known in theatrical circles as "Teddv" on any stage, and the celved and enjoyed by the large audience which had assembled to pass judgment an It. Mr. Lonergan has made s Bplendld dramatization of the peculiar story, and the i>_i_.- -^ ._ wi — --«■«. ». first performance showed that the play will i,fi£5 r 'th-«.J n i JR 1 " c }& on i" 1 ? 2. He neod very little pruning to be a success. The If*?", tS?,*,". 1 .'' ,lf f vit Ji , J ", y Rla '" " nncle slock company did good work In handling i» m * l"!' 1 ?.,.!; 0 " ln .wM«* be played small the different parts, and only demonstrated ' thnt when the characters are played by peo- ple specially ODgtmcd the result will be more satisfactory. The company will close Its engagement this week, and the house will be dark until next season. Elkctrir Park (Sntn Benjamin, mnnn- tter).—This popular place throw open Ha call's on Sunday. 'J8, to an Immense crowd. The opening was to have occurred 1, but the flood changed all plans, so the dclav changed the date to Inst Sunday. Every- thing It Ip fine shape, and several new tea- parts, and later was In the employ of Mraile 4 Henderson, In s business capacity. He was for a time tbe secretary «>f Lillian Rus- sell, and had recently played vaudeville en- gagements. r Jf AN ? McNeujii, professionally known as Frank Hall, of the team Hall and Staler, died lu IViivor. Col., on June '2'2. ♦-*♦ t-otitn Bates was at Conor Island, N. Y. last week, and reports success. He Is ot Springfield. O., this week, nnd has Cleve- land to follow. role In the forthcoming New York production of the Japanese opera, "Oyoto." Sie Hassan Ben Ali Informs us tl[»J| Trlnce Mohamed Ben Abdallnh, row »i J Pawnee Bill's Wild West, has fallen he r o a fortuno through the death of nn uncle m Africa. _. "GettheHabit tin to MM <ftietlut* 77