The New York Clipper (August 1903)

608 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. August 22. NEW YORK CITY. RfTirw and Comment.—One by one tbc local theatres) are reopening, and a fort- night will see the season veil under way. During the past week the Dewey Theatre threw open Its doors Aug. 16, with the Eagle Burlesquers, and Psoctob'8 Firri- eiohth Street Theathe gave up Its stock company and returned 10 to combination!, the .opening attraction being "Slaves of tbe Mine," which proved to be "Pennsylvania" under another name Tbe continued at- tractions for tbe week ending Aug. 15 were: "The Earl of Pawtucket" at tbe Manhat- tan, "The Runaways" at tbe Casiko, "Tie Wliard of Oz" at the Majestic, the Dusa Orchestra at Madison Square Garden, "Japan at Night" at the aCadibon Bquaub Iloor Garlen, Summer opera at Tkriiacb Gabpbn, "The Sleeping Beauty" at Man- hattan Beach, and "Tbe Christian" at tbo Academy. Dramas by the F. F. Proctor stock companies, with added vaudeville fea- tures, were presented at Pboctoh's Fifth Avenue, Fiirrr-EioHTH Stbeet, and One Hundred and TwENiT-rirra Stbeet The one week itanda closing 16 were: "Slaves of the Mine" at Pnoeron'a Fifty- kiohtk Street, "The Limited Mall" at the TniBD Avenue, and Black Paul's Trouba- dours at the Stab... ..'.Variety entertain- ment was furnished at Tony Pastor's, KEITH'S UNION SQUARE, CRYSTAL GARDEN, PKOCTOIl'B Twbntt-thibd Street, Pabadibb Oabdbnb and Lion Palacb. Summer vaude- ville was also presented at Biuuhton Bbach, Henderson's Music Hall and Luna Park, Coney Island; Mobbibon'b Music Hall, Rockaway Beach, and tbe Floating Itoor Uahdbn. Dewey Theatre (Sullivan & Kraus, managers).—Saturday night, Aug. 16, was a gala occasion for.this popular bouse, as It ushered In a new season, and tbe legion, of, friends of Messrs. - Sullivan & Kraus loyally assemble on these occasions and pack the theatre. Tbe bouse was sold out long be- fore the curtain went up, and It was a jolly, enthusiastic audience. Tbe management has done wonders during the Summer in new fur nlsblngs and redecorating. The outer lobby looked very pretty In new wall and celling colors, which, with tbe addition of many In- candescent lights, presented a most cheerful and Inviting effect In light and color. Tbe Interior of the house evidenced excellent taste in the harmonious blending of wall color effects,' new hangings and draperies graced tbe boxes, new Turkey red carpets covered tbe aisles, and, all in all, the thea- tre was as clean and bright as the pro- verbial new pin. The Eagle Burlesque Co., a brand new organization, owned by Sul- livan & Kraus, was selected to open the new season. The curtain rose upon a musical travesty, entitled "Tbe Wiz- ard of Jersey,". In wblcb the entire strength of the company was utilized In presenting many pretty musical numbers, which were new and tuneful; Comedy and travesty was the aim of the principals, and It was remarkable how well and smoothly every- thing moved along during the entire even- ing: There was not tbe slightest hitch, nor au accident, incidental to a first night, during the whole show. More than a word of praise In due to the costuming of tbe musical travesty, and alao the nautical skit, which closes the bill; they were not only rich in material, but charming in color and design. Tbe choruses contained a score of pretty girls with fresh singing voices, and their work in both pieces was really im- portant In the specess attained. Both pieces were handsomely staged and the finale of tbe ui'Ht piece, showing In tbe background a U'funrooth "Eagle," with hundreds of beau- tifully colored electric lights, and holding In Its talons a young girl, representing "Liberty." was « picture worthy of any Mage. Ida Emerson led the female contin- gent very capably and the. comedians acted well their roles. The olio was composed of excellent vaudeville talent. and contained Alblnl. "tbe king of cards;" Conroy and (McFarland, Nellie ■ Magulre, Mme. Schell and her den of lions, Benny Welch, and tbe BuBch De Vere Trio. The programme closes with a clever nautical skit, entitled "On Board the Good Ship Jane," In which nearly the entire company Is capably employed, Congratulations were showered upon the management during tho entire evening, and wbat will no doubt be an added season of prosperity to the Dewey, was successfully launched. Executive staff of tbe Eagle Burlesque Co.: Eugene Welling- ton, manager; Ed. Davidson, business mana- Ser; Billy Buscb, musical • director; Charles omers, carpenter; Charles Stevenson, elec- trician; Mary Bromley, wardrobe. Next week, the Utopian Burlesquers. Haber'a Muaeniu (John H. Anderson, manager).—The season Is now In full swing here, and business has settled Into Its regu- lar standard of capacity attendance during tho day and evening. AH that Is attractive, or of Interest to the lovers of the curious In nature's freaks, la sure to be seen here during a season. For this week the main feature of the curio halls are: Julius Saun- ders, the ossified man; Countess Sldonla, In her act with needles and plus; Maud Miller, fat giantess; George Bobbins, expert bag puncher, and F. V. Vanetl, contortionist. In the theatre, entertaining vaudeville is hold- ing prosperous sway. Academy of Mnslo (Gllmore & Tomp- kins,!, managers).—'.'The ; Christian" opened Its second and last week Aug. 17, Splendid business has thus far been done. The Boa- tonlans come next, week, In "Ilobln Hood." Paradise Hoof Garden* (Oscar Ham- mersteln, manager).—the bill for this week names: Tbe Mysterious Aga, the Illusion; Victor's Royal Venetian Hand, Olllett's dogs, Kice.and Provost, the.Five Juggling John- sons, Rlccobono's horses, Agnes Mahr, Wil- ton Brothers, Josephine Sabel, J. Warren Kesne, Ynraanioto Japs, the Four Nlghtous, and 'the second edition of "Punch, Judv & Co." Madison Sqnnre Hoof Garden (Ku- blslilbl & Aral, managers).—"Japan by Night" and tho opera, "Otoyo," are drawing excellent audiences. Casino (Ham S.'4 Lee Sbubert, mana- gers).—"The Runaways" Is now In Kb fif- teenth week. Oryaial Garden (Klaw & Erlnnger. managers).—"The Darling of the Gallery Godk" Ned Wnyburn's Minstrel Misses, the nautical Skit, "Lifting the Cup;" tho English Pony Ballet, Prof. Le Mnrr, and other at- tractions are. drawing well. Third Avenue Theatre (Martin J. Dixon, manager)!—"Down by (he Sea" was produced tor the first time In Now York, at this house. Monday, 17. it la a molu- (liania with a conventional plot, Fnnnlo Curtis Is featured as Blanche Preston. The supporting company In cast as follows: Henry Melford, Wru. G. Balfour: Rlchurd Dwlght, William E. Parker: Abo Klaon, Nat S. Jerome : Hiram Preston, Richard S. Hale; Joel Mayors. Horry Salmon: 8nndy Webb, Chas. F. Hale: Josinh Which, Robt, John- ston'- Fhlnens I.cckc, Rdgnr Fielding; Cnlob ilrecn. Geo. Thomas; Agnes Lolnnd. I.uCte K. Villa; Sallr Leach, lltiby Raymond; Little IMlth, Little F.dlth Fries. Next weok, "Two Little Sailor Boys." * Proctor's Fifth Avenue Theatre (J Austin Kynes, general manager).—"CuHtc" wns splendidly played by the Proctor Stwk Co. on Aug. 17. Hugh Ford did some line character work as Eccles, and Paul McAl- lister made a most satisfactory loner, while George Edwin Bryant played Captain Hnw- tree delightfully. Jessie Izette made the most emphatic kind of a hit as Polly Eccles, a role which she played with remarkable vivacity and charm, and Beatrice Morgan made a charming sentimental sweetheart. George Friend did bis usual excellent char- acter bit as Sam. Tbe cast: Hon. George D'Alroy, Paul McAllister; Captain Hnwtree. George Bryant; Eccles, Hugh Ford; Samuel aerrldgc, George Friend; Dixon, Horry Bourjobn;. .Marquise de St. Maur, Alice Gale; Polly //Eccles,'' Jessie Uette ; Esther Eccles, Beatrice Morgan. In tbo vaudeville were: Clark and Temple, In a singing and dancing sketch; Adams and White, musical comedy duo; Joseph Natus, baritone; Revere Sisters, In their pleasing act; Joseph Bar- ton, comedy bicyclist; Murphy, and Murphy, and the knlatecbnoscope. Fourteenth Street Theatre (J. Wes- ley Itosenquest, manager).— This house, .-ret opened for a new season on Monday night, Aug. 17, presenting to an audience which literally packed the place, a bright Interior, which showed evidence.of a general touch- ing up In tbe way of new paint and other adornment. It was an Important night -for Nat M. Wills, who made bis metropolitan debut as a full fledged star, In musical com- edy, and tbe .vehicle for his debut was also new. Tho comedy, which is from tho pen of George' Weston, Is entitled "A Son of Rest," and was Arst produced at Saratoga, N. Y., on Aug. 11, 1003. It can. be »uld at the outset, that vaudeville ..ban lost a popular and competent.hcadllner, and musi- cal comedy has gained n star who Is undoubtedly destined to hold a high place along the lines of broad character Imperson- ation. Mr. .Wills .seemed.-to fall Into his new position as easily as he falls out of a house awning at bis first entrance, which, by the way. Is a novelty in first enthnnces. Of course there was a royal welcome for tbe trtar, and this proved how closely connected arc all the stages of theatrical employment today. To begin with tbe play. Rroadhurst & Currle have -given their new star an excel- lent vehicle In which to exploit bis well known tramp character work. Surrounded by a company capitally well selected, and almost extravagantly costumed, and staged, the au- thor has furnished two acts of bright and snappy action, during which there Is not.a dull moment. The scenes are laid In a Con- necticut Summer resort and a rural drug store, and the slight thread of n story hinges upon the theft of a sacred cat from a foreign temple of worship, and a mixing up of identities of some or the characters In tbc comedy. Next to the star, Little Ga- briel, who has been a vaudeville feature for some. seasons in conjunction with A). Lamar (who plays, the part of Frank Fields In this production) was a com- plete surprise for tbe Intelligent man- ner. In which he, spoke bis lines, and ho deported himself generally like a veteran comedian. Mr. Lamar acted well his part, and sang acceptably. Susanne RocRmora, as Mrs. Warren: Thou. J. Grady, as Timothy Snodgrass, and Mnnu Wynne, as Bessie Atherton, rendered cfllclcnt aid in promoting a success for "A Son of Rest." As stated above, the two nets of the comedy are replete with action, In which pictty girls abound. Given these lmportnnt adjuncts in a muBlcal comedy, combined with catchy music, well trained choruses and a popular and entiicly. capable star, and It. Is well within bounds to predict for It a successful season. All tbe songs are new„-ni|d were encored many times. Mr. Wills was obliged' to say a word of thnnks at the end of the first act, end he sung new songs for his friendly audience until too tired to do .more. .,.we give tho full enst : Hunting Groubb, Nat M. Wills; Willie, Ga- briel: Professor Fulton, John Allison; Frank Fields, Al.. ■ l.nnrnr; Timothy Snodgrass, Thomas .1. Grady ; Budd, Edw. 1 In yes: Captain Warren, Frank DrurdUIT: John West, Wro. ilodson;- Mrs. Wnrren, So- sanne Boci'imora; Mrs. Spruce-by, Mauri Allison; Bessie Atherton, Monn Wynne; Marlola, Kntberyn Manning; Gwemlollit, Butb Baiue;. Guinevere, Georgia Irving: ConBtance,' Norn Johnson ; Mnjorlc, Dorothy Marlow; .Annie, Edith O'Reilly: Mildred, Linnet Flake'; Idalonc, Madge Melbourne; Viola, Maude Elliott; Georgia, Rnsle Knrto ; Marcla. Lou Gillette; Flora, Gertrude Mer- rill ; Helena, Pauline Pearl: Edlthu, Mario Young; Gloria, Gertrude Cflgan; Bertha, Sylvia Diamond: Florida, Lole Mack; Ana- bel, Georgia White; Amy, Stella Warner; Ada, Vivian Van Sickle; Alice, Inez nay- aid ; Agnes, Carrie Lnwson; Adclc, Fran- ces Lawson; Aline, Bertha Field, and At- talle, Blfay Durst. Executive stnlT for Broadburst & Currle: Manager, W, C. Cam- eron; si ago manager, John Allison; musical director, Chan. p. Burton ; machinist, ,1. Jay Shaw; electrician, IS. Rosenthal; property master, Glen, Rldeau; wardrobe mistress, Mrs. Gasaman. The engagement is for three weeks, following which Andrew Mnck, on Sept. 7, begins, a limited engagement -In "Arrah Na I'ogue." Keith's Theatre (E. F. Albcc, general manager),-—Tom NHwn.Kiid company top an excellent .>lll here this weok, presenting Ed- mund Day's mystical comedietta, "Pat and tho Gonll," . The. pretty. stage setting was admired, and the legitimate characterization of Irish comedy so faithfully portrayed by Mr. Nu-.vii, in this little play, Is a positive trcnt. His wife (Untile Nnwn), as Sarah, and bis daughter (Katherlno Nnwn), as tbo Genii, also deserve a word of praise for their artistic efforts. There Is also a strong lint of vaudeville top notchcrs on this week's 1*111- which includes: Harry Davenport, Fields and Ward, .Ins. Kelly nnd Dorothy Kent, Stanley and Brookmnn, Mario nnd Aide, Kelly, und Beno, Prlnco Kokln, Mc- lutyro ,ind Primrose, the Broad and Arm- strong Trio,. Ada Arnoldson, Russell mid Buckley, Ely ami Harvey, Gnllnndo, nnd tbc biogniph. The usual big Monday au- diences nihil lhe theatre on Aug. 17. Atlantic Gnrtlen (W. Kramer's Sons, managers),—Tho Three Hickman Brothers, In a character comedy specialty; Gorman and West, singing and dancing tenm; tbo Vedmars, eccentric comedy acrobats; Wil- liams and .La Call, presenting "A Vaudeville Agent," and Clara Shaw, operatic soprano, are the attractions for this week. The >Flonflnir Hoof Gnrtlen remains na attractive place of amusement. At the first musical rehearsal for the new Weber k Fields show, at I he Music Hall, everybody. In. tho organization responded to roll call. The girls were all limned and burned from their Summer outing, • nud looked the pictures of health. Rehearsnls will be held dally from now until the open- ing of the production, wblcb Is scheduled for Sept. 17. There .arc many new faces In the chorus, which has been enlarged for the new offoring, The costumes, it Is said, will surpass any heretofore seen at the Music Hall. Ben Tenl la directing rehearsals, and William T. FmnclH tbc music. Tub Madison Souabb Theatrh wilt re- open for the season .Monday night, Aug. "A. with the first performance on any stngo of "My Wife's Husband," n new farce, by Ed- win Milton Boyle, author of "Friends," "Capt. Impudence," nnd other successful comedies. Mr. Roile and bis wife, Selena Fetter Roylc, will bo seen In tho leading roles, nnd Manager Nathaniel Both has pro- vided a capable company, which Includes: Ralph Delmorc,. Robert Pepton Carter. Ed- ward S. Abeles. Hugo Tc'uml, William II. Post, Edward See. Grace Henderson, Jennie Satterlee, Madeleine Hnislptt. Laura Wood, Charlotte Lander and Louise Bates.' • Proclor'n l'lfi>-cl»ti»li Street The- atre (J. Austin Fynes, general manager).— The attraction for the current week at Mr. Proctor's popular Flllly-eigbth Btnet house Is Charles E. lllnney's labor piny, lba Factory Girl," cast ns follows: Charles Wilde, Lon Ilascall: Tom Hnrtmnn. Nell Barrett; Rodger Hnrtiniin, Charles Keanc; Ginger, George E. Fisher; Mr ■ Hnrtman, George 0. Beavan; Bill Turner, Charles II. Burrell; Policeman Cannon, Joe Jinn; IK Keeper of the Prison, Harry Vane; Jd Keeper of the Prison, George Blanchanr: Judge Crolf, George Orland; Clerk of tho Court, Earl DePoy; John Kydon, Win. J. Dale; Cliff Allen, Churles Beavan; Carrie Graham. Laura M. Stone: Snllie French, Ella Cameron; Mary Wells, Estelle X. Wills; Cora-Turner; Irene Ucdden; Lizzie Oppeu- heiiner, Mae Hermann ; Annie Rooney, Carrie Mayo; Mngglc Wiggles, Both Kuufmnnn; Susie Moore, Clara DePoy; Mrs. Fognrty, Minnie Taylor. The thrilling situations evoked applause, nnd In Its entirety the piece was satisfactory, as was evidenced by mums of approval unstlntlngly bestowed. Charles E. Fisher's singing wnrf especially appreciated, and Estelle X. Wills also made a hit'by her singing nnd dancing. Sunday b concerts, 10, were attended by the usual crowds, and next week's underlining Ib Joe Welch. In "The I'cddlnr." Proctor's Twciily-thtrd Street The- atre (J. Austin Fynes, general manager).— Charles B. Colby and «llle C. Way head the current hill. In their capital offering, "The Ventriloquist and His Dancing Doll," which was conuaily greeted on Aug. 17. Ed. M. Favor and Edith Sinclair, In "The Ma- guli'CH," dirt some splendid work, nnd were llhernlly rewarded for It by hearty applause, while Frobel and Rugc, In their comedy nerlal acl, mode things exceedingly lively during their time on view. Beeson, Malcolm anu Beeson, In their funny sketch, In which a dummy plays an Important part, were given plenty of laughs, and Pete Baker dlu his usual effective work. OtherB on the b^l were: CIiiih. It. Crollus and Adcle St. Alva, in "A Silent Womnn:" Byrne nnd West, (n a rural comedy musical sketch; Dorothea Sisters, In songs and dances;'Marshall, the mystic; Mr. and Sirs. Thomas Breen, comedy jugglers; Slddons Brothers, knockabout com- edians, nnd Flossie Allen, cliuractcr changes. The knlatecbiinseope continues. Unrrlck Theatre (Charles Frohman, manager).—The season at this house opened Mondny night, Aug. 17, When John C. Rico nnd Thomas A. Wise appeared as Joint stars. In "Vlvlnn'8 Papas," a three act farce, by Leo Dltrlchstcin, -which wns then given Its Initial presentation. The theme of the piece Is light, hs is usual with farcical plays, but It Is ample for the purpose for wnlch it Is Intended, and the work scored a fair success. Chester D. Farnham, a young man, who has a strong disinclination to worn, is the hus- band of Alice, the daughter of Frederick W. Walker, a wealthy Chicago merchant. wJio has made himself by hard work, decides to visit bis daughter and son in law. nnd dis- cover what lias 'become of the $100,000 ho gave her as her wedding present. Inci- dentally he wants to renew bis friendship with Vivian Rogers, a young grass widow, whose acquaintance he made on an ocean voyuge. Charles D. Farnham, Cliester> wealthy uncle, Is also an admirer of Vivian, nnd' each has an engagement to t.nkc lier to supper. They call at the siiiiip time, and no she lins been playing cue agninat the other, by saying thut each one was her papa, Walker and the elder Farnham. when they meet, each think the other is Vivlnn's papa. By mistake tho bill for a $2,000 diamond sunburst (which the elder Farnham buys for Vivian) Is sent to his nephew's house, and falls into the hands of Alice, who, of course, nt once believes her husband Is untrue to her and decides on Setting a divorce. He learns that his wife lis called on Vivian (whom he did not know), and calls there looking for her. Of course bis wife discovers him there. Her father and his uncle accuse him of treachery, because they believe he has won Vivian from them, but all is finally straightened nut, and Vivian fools them all by remarrying her divorced husband. There are many compli- cations and amusing situations which cause much laughter. The lines are bright and the characters are well drawn. Mr. Wise, ns Frederick W. -Walker, gave a capital per- formance. His unctuous humor added much to the role, which In Itself is good. Mr. Rice, ns Chester D. Farnham. gave one of Ills artistic performances, and shared with his co-stnr the full approval of the nndenre. Huttle Wllllailis, ns Vivian Rogers, gave the role RUfllcient chic and abandon to Impart ginger to her performance. LIHIe Hall, ns Cynthia, gave a capital Impersonation of iui old ncgress. Thomas Burns was cowl as (lie Elder Karnliiim. In fact, the entire com- pany wns satisfactory, even the minor roles being In good hnnds. The cast In full: Frederick W. Walker, Thomas A. Wise: Chester D. Fnriihnm, John C. Rico: Charles D. Fninlinm. Thomas Burns: Algy Wlnthrop, J. Beresford Hollls: M. Verdler, John J. Mnhony; BaglliiR Pollnk, Jack J. Horwltz: Albert, John Watts: Johnny Rogers, Hall McAllister; Dunn, Charles Greene: Vivian Rogers, Huttle Williams: Alice Fnrtilimn, Esther Tlttell; Kate Walker. Hazel Chnppollc; Mine. Verdler, Gertrude Wblttv: Cvntliln, I.lllle Hall : Carrie, Margaret. Evans; Louise, Koto Clarendon: Daisy Tottenham, Mar- garet Malcolm: Belle Nesvllle. Agnes Thorn- dyke: Irene Lnbcllo, Teddle DiiCoc; Blnnche De Fontcnoy, Estelle Weir; Diane De Mout- morency, Kiithryu Church. Pastor's Theatre (Tony Pastor, mana- ger).—This bouse was packed to Its t«- petty on Monday, Aug. 17, when tho new bill for tho week was presented. It Is ono of tho best programmes of tho season ond Is headed by those popular players, Georgia Gnrdner nnd Joseph Mnddcrn, presenting one of their best playlets, entitled "Too Many Darlings," iiiitl In this llttlo playlet Miss Gnrdner and Mr. Mnddcrn appear to better advantage thun any in their reper- tory. Miss Gardner's experience on .the legi- timate stage enables her to do a eapltnl bit of work as the Jealous wife, nnd thoy received curtain calls at the finish. Sulllvnn mid Drew are billed ns the extra attraction tbls week, and crented much laughter In ,a knockabout comedy act. Also listed In this week's excellent bill are: Tost and Clinton, Adamlnl nnd Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Jns. Collins, West and Pullman, 'St.- John nnd Le Fevre, tlto Throe DcmonclhiK, Marlon and Pearl, Sir. nnd Mrs. Jas. P. Lee, nnd Llttlo Madeline, Tnscott, Century Comedy Four, N'orcrnss, Mcnklni and La Mars, and fbo vi- lli graph. MimUhhii Mimnrr Gnrden.—John S. Dnss nud the 'Metropolitan Opera Honso Or- chestra are In their ele«»t,tn nnd Inat week of a remarkably successful run. nloiihiittnn Theutre (unrrlson Grev Fluke, manager).—The'rnrrent Is the twen- ty-second week of "The Earl of Pawtuckct," which still draws packed houses. Mnjcatlo Theatre (Geo. H. Nlcoiul, general manager).—"The Wizard of Oz.'' now la its thirtieth week, retains Its place In the front rank of metropolitan nmusc- mont offerings. A-Kitim NToitY BTlincniRPi nt Morton and Bleecker Rlrce4s. with sloping root, which for many venrs, wns known ns Hie Greenwich Vlllngo Theatre, Is being torn down. A modern teneineut. bouse will take Ml'plica, It vtnn originally built as tbc Greenwich Amphitheatre 1n 1796, and was used as a theatre for more than half a century. Harlem.—At Proctor's One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street Theatre (J. Austin Fynes, geucral manager).—Business was of tho best during the past week. Tills week opened Aug. 17 with bright prosneets for nuothcr big week, Tho offering is "Dr. Bill," with a well selected cast, beaded by Fred- eric Bond, who furnished some of the best u-<irk seen here In some time, ine pia.v was weH staged. Tbe vaudeville presented SSla Oirtto and the kalatechnoscope. Tub Htai: (Win. T. Koogh, manager).— "Two Little Vagranls" opened the second week of the season, with n crowded house 17. both afternoon and evening, and met reception. Prospects are present, week of 10: Dlavalo, who will i~, the loop; Chas. G. Kllpatrlck, bicycle Vi*? p and Pnlmatler Sisters' Orchestrti rWsr > Bimuliwo Bbqb,' Ci rcus in billed 38, 39 , MISSOURI. St. Lonla.—There are attractions ralnr. this week. . All of the Summer theatres °!2 with a warm reception " UB i«"° ,„f^ cp en and all of the dowrt town houses,!;' bright for another big week. Next week, The ^ 8ynd | cat0 noU(M!g Most of the »tS, Vo White Slave." n„™n».»r» «,,,,,) tlons *" ot n1 ? 1 ' *rade. and with few „ METitoroLis (1 enry Rosenberg, manager). cep ti 0 ns are doing a good business ill -This house fell In line and opened 15— £ k th weather " wag * arm J™' Last somewhat car cr than usual with Fred BJ b , fc of tbe buglne|18 to "he aj fS Nlblo's "The, Winning Hand,' whlrt Is a fc bnt , h d town theatres dla^ piny that vividly portrays llfe^l« Nw-York. fglr bug , ne98 even ft tnaL ""»««• did * It Is withal an Interesting drama, well un- CoLUMBIA (Mlddleton & 'fate, ma M «rs> folded. In scenic splendor it Is seldom tbnt _ Thlg WCCB / g b m wh | cn 0De LJi la "SJ*??*- a melodrama Is so liberally Prided, and ShJLST kt ( fMrlM:3A% u 3K there are also numerous exciting ""«««»■"= of six, Lytton and Gfrard, Nicholas HlsSrf scenes. Among *he Important scenes are th , • 7 Btnest Mr . ^ Mrs. Esmond' the Cimard dock, showing the arrival of a ch , B LaWler and daughter, TS steamship from Kurorie; the flat iron build- 0 .n r) en, Charles W. Sanderson, SnCli lng, Madison Square, and Rogues 'Gallery. Broth( , rg tbe Brew ers, Hettlc Kemon P K During the Summer months tie house has k ggw ^ buglneas th h ■ '-»* been Improved by painting and decorating, bouge . g real av B eragc , j^ w ' 8ull /" ™ l "'« and enlarging tho seating capacity, and now h|t „ and m J e d every appears? presents a "ne abearance. The OWt gfttj Pr | nccs Ao8asos, JosSpblne Gassman, Awn. play : Paul Clifford, Carlton Macy; Big Frank d Martln | and Maimllllan Zr, %?*. Annlston, Arthur t. Sprague; Detective Ser- mutt Archer, Harry F. Clarens; Malachl Sloran, M, J. Gallagher; Daddy Crompton, John T. Hopkins; Tommy Annlston, Theo- dore Lytcll; Jimmy Kennedy, Arthur Klein; John Jordan, Albert Robson; Robert Kecler, Dan Morgan: Bed Sweeney. David Porter. Next week, "Beware of Men." Lion Palacb (J. II. Pklpps,' manager).— Business has Improved lately, but still It Is not wbat It ought to .be for this time of the year. This week's bill jprcscnts: The En sen, and Martini and Maxmllllaa were other good ones. Standard (Jim Butler, manager) This bouse opened Jts season 16, with the Boa Ton Burlesquers. Grand (J. J. Sheedy, manager).—Tbls week opens the season here, and "Tbe Irish Pawnbrokers" Is the offering, featurlug Mc- Cabc and Mack, and Malzle Trubull. The house opened Sunday, 16. Havi.i.n'h (Wm. Garen, manager) Tha current offering, week of 16, Is "Nobody's Claim." Week of 9 "A Millionaire Tramp" JIJ -~ full kiialnaaa XflmtAtt-rm hI.IiI 1*1. _ __3_I ■ illsb Opera frYo, Mllle Raye, the Bell Trio, ffi? M r buTlnes . Friday n gktthe retZ, Blsselt and Wilson, Couture and Olllett. the 0 l a »Si fl „ h B t n " et ' e featured g retUrl " ., with "A Gentleman .. Olympic will also open on that date Brooklyn.—At Manhattan Reach 'The Sleeping Benuly and the Beast" Ib draw- ing cnpaclly houses, and started on Its two weeks Aug. 17. The stage settings are very handsome. ■ Biuuhton Beach. —At the Music Hall (Wm. T. Grover, manager).—^An Interesting bill was presented, to a crowded house, 17. The bill is headed by the Three Mortons, Sam. Paul nnd Clara; Marcel's living art studies (a return engagement). Others are: Steln-Krotto Fnmily, the Goleman dogs and cats, Aurie Bagwell, and the Two Roses. IlKSDnnsoN's Music Ham, IF. Faber, raan- nger).—The bill this week : Myers nnd Rosa, Bobbins and' Trennaman, L'cnore and St. Clair, Iloosler Zouaves, Reed Sisters, Morris and Howcn, J11II11 Heltzmiui, Keno, Welch und Montrose, Mllanl Trio, Two Ashtons, Lvdlu Hail, Joelson Bros., Three Sisters De Fnyc, Tolk and Trenk, and Three Mareenos. 1,1'XA Pahk (Thompson & Dundy, mana- gers).—The vaudeville part of the many attractions In this court of honor Is a very good one. Claude Hngan's Loop the Loop, Will 1TIII. high wire walker; Camcronl, the Orloffs, aerial triple bar net; Josle Ashton, Sic Hassan Ben All's Hindoos, James Adams and company, the /aiins, Delmore and Oneida, Carl Goliath, and Snnkcrlno. 4 1 » TEXAS. melodrama. Mr. Shanklln made a name hero as manager for the De Reszke-Nordlea-Duss concerts, and has the ability to make the house successful. Week of 1«, "The Vlllago Parson." "The Volunteer," week of 9, did a very fair business. Imperial (D. E. Russell, manager) Week of 16 "The Buffalo Mystery" Is of- fered. Week of 0,"The Heart of the Ozurks" gave satisfaction to rather light houses. Highlands (Col. Hopkins, munuger).-«- Week of 16, "The Girl with the Auburn Hair" Is featured. Snyder and Buckley, Five Noises, Bailey and Madison, and Mar- garet and llanley arc the others. Forweek of 0 a very clever bill was on. Geo. Prim- rose and the Foley Twins were a high class act that pleased very well. Paplnta was another favorite 'present, and Jessie L'oti- Iboul made good. SuoiimiAK (Bandmaster Innes, manager). —Week of 0. Innes' Band was very well at- tended. "War and Peace" was the bit of the musical entertainment, constructed' hy Mnnager Innes, in wblcb all the' military airs were rendered by his band and a chorus of one hundred voices. Dri.mar (J. C. Januopoulo, manager).— "Ilelter Skelter" Is the offering week of 10. "Pousse Cafe," week of 0, was In every way satisfactory: especially sbould tbe comedy work of Louis De Lange, Bobbie Harris and Sam Sidman be mentioned. Tbo chorus was alert and well trained. Mannion'M' (Mnnnlon Bros., managers).— For week ot 16: Torcat, Wttrren and Blanch- ard, Keys and Evans, Pauline 'Moran, and La Gette. Inez MecuBker, prima, donna, late of Sousa's Band, was featured week ot I). Jnmcs Donovan wns another. popular act, and Itamza and Arno also made good. Kokrnkr'h (II. E. Bice, manager).—Week of 16, "Richelieu" Is offered, with Mr. Han- ley In the leading role. A benefit Is given Manager Rice, tho efficient manager of thin resort, this week, and last week a benefit was given to Mr. Hanley. - - HAHiuar.N's (Hasbagen' Bros., managers). Tub Willis Wood (Woodward & Burgess Amusement Co., managers).—.Season will open Sept. 7, with "When Johnnie Cornea Marching Home.'" •' Tiik Okpiiuum (M. .Lehman, manager).— Season will open about tbe middle of Sep- tember with vaudeville. - Tub Ckntuby. —Tbls theatre will resume playing burlesque attractions, opening Aug. 30, with the Jolly Grass Widows. ' Fomskt Pabk (Lloyd Brown, manager).— The sumo big attendance turned, out nil of last week, and all of tbe concessions were happy. In- Hopkins' Theatre tbc houses were big and enjoyed the vaudeville bill. This week: Paplnta, the Josslyn Trio, Mar- llnettl and Gross), the Morrlsses, Lew Pal- mer and Jessie Couthoui. There will be extra free attractions this week. The Fly- ing Dunbars, In an aerial act, and Herr Granade and MIbb Flodora, in a big wire act. Electric Park (Sam Benjamin, mana- ger).—Sarrentlno nnd his Banda Rossa are the bit of tbo Summer season, and tbe attendance has been of a record brenklug nature. Tbe band has been engaged for nn- other week. In the German village the Great Northern Quartette Ib winning many encores. » —Week of 16: Joe Hayman, Coney Island Ballet, nnd Madge Paull. Franklin and Mc- Nutt were tho headllners week of », and were vory well received. The attendance through- out the weok averaged very well. Another act that took well was tho Weber Family of acrobats. ■ West End Hbiohth (Ben Williams, mana- ger).—Week of 0, the attendance wns fairly good. The KIsner Tenm proved to be a high grado act, and It took very well. The bal- ance of the bill was of average merit. Lemp's Park (J. L. Wallraff, manager). —A very good list of offerings was on hero week' of 0, and of these, the best was the colored team of Cleveland and Baker, the attendance was fairly good. « — Krtnsas. City—At the Grand Opera , House (Hudson & Judab, managers) .—The ..A. O. Allen's New Or- Reason will open on Sunday evening, Aug. Dallas.—At > the 'Cycle Park Summer Theatre (C. It McAdams, manager).—Week of Aug. 15 the Spooner Dramatic Co. ends a month's engagement ut this theatre, with 1; record.of the largest business of the sea- son. K F. Spooner'and Alllc Spooner were very successful In pleasing the people. "The Two Orphans" and "Dr. Jekyli and Mr. Hyde" arc the attractions for the week, with tbe usual specialties. Acme Family Theatre (Stafford Bros., managers).—Tbe oponlng of this theatre Sunday night, 0, by Stater's Madison Square Theatre Co., was tbe occasion of the largest crowd In the history of the pnrk. The •Stater Co. proved to be wbat was guaranteed liy the management—an agreablc surprise. In fact. It is one of the best shows tbat has ever been seen here at a Summer theatre. The opening piny, "Won By Waiting," In which Viola Klbb nnd J. W. Bailey held the lends, drew a large and enthusiastic audience. The vaudeville, ."Wanted, a Donkey," was very clever, and. well applauded. Camp Struct Tiieatiib (Geo. C. Dennis, manager).—This theatre has been renovated In every respect. Larger seating capacity, larger stage, better scenery, etc. Comic sketches, burlesques and general vaudeville specialties arc the leading features of this theatre. Largest business In Its history. ■ Ft. "Wortli,—At the Root Garden Theatre (Joe '/,. Wheat, manager).—The Curtlss Comedy Co. enjoyed good business week end- ing Aug. 8. Week of 10 opened with "Down on the Farm" ns tho offoring, by Mie same company. The vnudcvllle features of the previous week hold over. >Standabd Theatre (Frank De Beqite, manager).—The oriental burlesque, "King Walla Walla," Is presented with the full strength of the stock company week of .10. HI Tom Ward and II. B. Burton returned after an extended absence, and received a hearty welcome.' The olio brim's out, In ad- dition: John Williams, Hclenc Burton, Clark and Hinmons, J. K. N. nnd Gcorgle Powers, Kthcl Russell, Knthcrine Matthews. Mar- guerite Randolph, Merle Boyd, and Lulu Lnwton. Business opened to packed house. Crown Tiieatiib (Phil Epstein, mnnugcr). —Business at this house continues big, week of 10 opening to Btnndlng room only. The stock presents "A New Suit'.' as n. forerun- ner for a good bill In the olio. Tho people: »Saul Harris, Mile. Lotus, Rose B. Mitchell. Jim Wolfe. Lizzie Mitchell, Nellie Williams, Alwln Dashlngton, Clms. Hoey and Ada Yule. Notes. —Preliminary to Die opening of the regular season Richards & Prlnglc's Georgia Minstrels appear nt Oreenwall's Opera House !i0 A. O. Allen's New C leans Minstrels appear, under canvas, 17. ■ - ■ Honnlon.—Grand Opora Uoiibc (Jake Schwartz, mnnager).—Jack Taylor's Reper- tory Co. entered on the second week Aug. 10, to a continuation of crowded Iioubor. This company Is giving excellent satisfac- tion. Nrw Standard Theatric (Alvldo it Lns- eerre, managers and proprietors).—Business ■continues phenomenally big. The uennlp amusement to., managers;.—iuc "TVJI.', 111-15: Chnrles Verdler, Lulu De Mar, filenor ?P el1 Au =' 23 - wltu Cor * Val > Ttts8el ' ln Dunhur, Lllllun Palmer, Krnest Bailey, Flo- Volunteer-' retiee Moore, Marian Moore, Frank Moore 10, with "Tho Burgomaster," for which there has been a big advance sale. Next wees, "Sweet Clover/ Gillih OrBRA House (E. S. BrJgham, man- ager).—"The Orphan's Prayer" was tho sec- ond week's attraction at this popular «° u f e ' ond big business was recorded. Nettle l>8 Coursey was the bit of the performance. This week, "A Millionaire Tramp."- _ Tub Auditorium (Woodward & Burgess Amusement Co., managers).—The season win 22'.!? P" 1 } 118 ; 1 , Marguerite Barker, Lauretta Clifton, Charles Tenncy, Pearl Gllmore. Zenl Black, Ousale Addison, Joe Livingston. Frank Perez, Bessie King and Olgn Howard. 4 ■ » I OREGON. TENNESSEE. Portland. —At the Empire Theatre I George I.. Baker, manager).—Business Is Kood._ Week of 10: Julian Rose, Williams "huw. descriptive bsllodist, pleased Nashville—At Glendale Park Casino (V. C. Alley, manager).—Aug. 10 to 15 has proved another big week In attendance, anu warm welcome for the performers was a got- ly given. Willing and Willing were first, with a Mnck face song and dance. Joe King was excellent In bis Imitations. Laura_Brna- Brown -.-,-" ..... w».....i i«rpt, Williams ""uffi mwuuuvu vauauioi, j,i^»o^— — wi, nnd Gordon. Lllllun Leslie, Frederick tho and Bartolcttl proved tho best team seen this flrcat, Grlerson Sisters. Wilson and Lelces- Bcason, In their dancing, wit and Bong, and ter. Anderson nud Wullncc, Bccse Bros., had encores for more time than could m loscone. given. The Three Graces proved more nopu- '■" •'■"« ever, and Frnnkle captured tne bioscope. "Shields' PA»K-(Kdwiird Shields, manager), far than « —Perry anil Odel . Whitney Sisters. W- boi-se. The BrBnneck Sisters, nnd 'hiillta thelmcs, Westln, Williamson Bros., Edward had a pleasing change of act over the pre- Knymond. JJooley and Kelton, polyscope. vloua week, autl received much applans* froni Faun's New Theatre (A. Dollmnn, man- a delighted audience. Week of 17 offers- ngpri.—The Cnllnhans. Rose Perry, Mamie Willing and Willing, Brown and Bnrtolem, Perry. Kuimo Gilbert. Bessie VerDon! noonev B'rt Marshall. lyiura Brndshaw, Rddle Mart., mul I. orresler, Stanley Ward. Nelllo ferry, Yale Duo, Rnlclgli and Beard. ■ . . „,... t.e la Dnlacl, Edmunds nnd Edmunds. Centhnnial Park (Justin Thatcher, mun KniCKSON'R Mi;sic Hall (II.. D. Orlffln. nger))-^Aiig. 10-15 Uie departure of Mr. manager).—Miss Ln Flora, Kmmn Ollbcrt. Waihbnrn necessitated a change of P[2 MuLT.sosiiu Fiulo.— Kllpatrlck Bros, will gramuie. "T"hs Grand Duchess !»"**