The New York Clipper (September 1903)

September 5. THE XFETW YORK CLIPPER. C47 Note* from tbe Seward Show and tbe so^rd Stock Co., under the management of . r Vim? J. Cblsam: Both companies are now ,miPte with three exceptions, and every- fX e oolnU to a successful season. The Sew- " Ihow has met with a series of calamities ?,£ that would cause a superstitious Tbee- San'to yearTfor a mascot/ In making the & from New Albany to Wlncheater Ky. Ihnhitme and scenery, which waa started SSlJ on Sunday, never reached Its destlna- Hon until Monday night at 7 o'clock and to Zi the climax the stage carpenter James L. ;',-,.«• while superintending the unloading of 'b carl had his leg broken In two places by .ni la of heavy trunks falling on him from a frit-it. The baggage was taken to the thea- r.^nnri as a packed house was about to see la o'f heavy trunks falling on him from a .rick. The baggage was Uken to the thea- tre and as a packed house was about to see i,V curtain rise on the first act the electric Ine plant broke down, and the theatre ,„*' left In total darkness for over thirty minutes. Finally light waa secured, and the "",,<* bemm at almost nine o'clock. "I have been re- minutes. 8b ^B b eTBaker write. „n«ieed to play the title part In 'Yon Yon- son under the management of P. J. Ken- nedy, for a term of three years, and will hirnftn be known as Nelse B. Brlckson, hnrinr had my name changed by law." -Harry C. Todd writes: ,f I have been, since tbe ending of June, playing character* fir the Sherman Stock Co., at Sherman Park, U —Graw^Van Studdlford arrived In New York City last week from her country home, near St. Louis, Mo., to begin rehearsals with the opera company of which she Is to be the star this season. _. crystal Herne la to be leading woman with Arthur Byron, in Frank McKee's pro- duction of "Major Andre," which opens at the Savoy Theatre, New York City, in No- VC — Annie Irish has returned from Europe to begin rehearsals with the "Ben Hur" com- nany Mies Irish will play the part of Iris. — Manager Sullivan, of the Kmplre The- atre, North Adams, Mass., and tbe Colonial Theatre, now in process of construction In l'lttslleld, announces that bis new playhouse will be completed about Sept. 20. Lydla Franklin has recovered from ber recent Illness, and opena flept. 8 with the De Wolf Hopper Co., In "JIi. Pickwick," for this season. • Percy 0. Bollinger and wife (Nana Barnes) are with Elmer B. Vance's "Limited Jlall" Co.. playing the character and Juvenile Darts. The company opened Aug. 10 at the Third Avenue Theatre, New York, and scored 8 Notes from the Marie Fountain T eatre Co.: This marks our fourth week out, and, notwithstanding the weather (which la ex- tremely hot), we are doing a line business. Tbe company la giving satisfaction. The specialties are plentiful and first class. Beas- ley and Oretto, presenting "My Friend Bill," are something entirely new In repertory, and are commented on as Buch by press and pub- lic. Boby Fountain, Hill and Cole, Marvelous Kopeland. and the Orettos make up a vaude- ville bill bard to excel. — Notea from the "Weary Willie Walker" Co., Eastern: Since our opening, Aug. 8, busi- ness haa been exceptionally good, and mana- gers are asking for return dates. The com- pany Is thoroughly equipped with a fine line of paper, and the Bcenlc, mechanical and elec- trical effects and trick stuff are new and novel. The costumes and wardrobe will favorably compare with any, and every feature of tbls production has been carefully arranged. Ros- ter: Harry Dull, manager; Clifford Wodetz- kl, bualness manager and advance; ChaB. Williams, banner man; Chester De Monde, Harry Dewey, Fred Qager. Bay Berrldge, Hiram Ollbo, William UelBlng, Mamie Ful- ton, Blanche Rose, Frances De Sales and Baby Buntings, also a band of twelve and an orchestra of eight. — "Smart Set" Notes: Gub Hill's big colored company of sixty people, "The Smart Set," will Inaugurate Its second season at the Grand Opera House, Boston, Aug. 24. This will be one of tbe largest colored com- panies ever sent on the road, and Mr. Hill has outdone himself In equipment for tbls attraction, In acenery and costumes. lie has also purchased a boudoir Bleeping car, late the property of a welt known English star, to accommodate his company on lour. The headllners of tbe caat remain about the Mime as last season. Mr. Hill has also en- gaged quite a number of well known people, and a chorus of thirty girls. Charles to. White Is business manager, and Walter B. Moore will handle the attraction back. — Robert Sherman writes: "I have suc- ceeded In engaging some excellent people for my repertory companies. The Southern company opened Aug. 10, at Farmer City, 111., to excellent business. The company Is composed of W. T. Robson, Fred Hubbard, N. R. Cregan, Will Reynolds, F. Word Marlon, William Thomas, I). A. H. Mackvey, Sadie Cretan, Josephine Jerome, Nellie Rey- nolds and Mrs. WT T. Robson, with R. II. Smith In advance. The Northern company opens at Delavan, III., with tbe following people: Moyde Snblne, Harry I,. Miller. Karl llowers, Walter Stewart, II. L. Loxelle, H. A. Baker, Tramlne Morton, Eatelle Reeves, Blanche Bowers and Bertha Armstrong, with W. 0. Duntgan Id advance. Tbe 'My Friend from Arkansaw' Co. will open at Blue Inland, III., Sept. 18. All shows are booked nearly solid until March 0." — Kelcey Conboy was entertained by the Hlnkey Dee Quintette, of Sam Devere's Co., at his home, in New York, on Aug. 21. Mr. Conboy has joined tttW-Wlil H. Myers Stock Co. tor ports and Illustrated songs. — Orrln Johnson and his company left for Chicago Sunday, Aug. 28. Two special sixty foot baggage cars were required to transfer the scenery and baggage or "Hearts Courageous." A special Pullman sleeping car was engaged for the company, number- ing thirty-one people. Final rehearsals will he held In Chicago this week, and the Initial performance will be given there, at Powers' Theatre, Monday night, Aug. 81. ,, — Notes from tbe Payton Sisters Co.: Nlcoll and his assistant, Dofskl (magician and musicians) joined at Dallas, Tex., as a special feature. The company now numbers sixteen people and Is one of the best equipped and rlcbly costumed repertory companies on the road. — Jessie Busley Is to be featured under Charles Frohman s management this season. In a play by Clyde Pitch, entitled "Glad Of it. Miss Busley will begin ber tour at tbe buvoy Theatre, New York City, In January. — Lambert and Pierce, black face singing ana dancing comedians, have signed with iidward Harrlgan's Co. for this season. — Cutter A Williams' Stock Co. Notes: we are now in our twelfth week, and every- thing Is moving nicely with us. The roster: JUIIace R. Cutter, J. W. Williams, W. J. fccbulta, C. Garvan Gllmalne, B. S. Lawrence, <-• B. Tomllnson, Ted V. Armond, L. S. •i hompson, Rachael May Clark, Anna Pearl Cogswell, Laura Plerpont. and Hie Invincible i><Mnr Trio, who are making a phenomenal success everywhere. Wallace R. Cutter Is In advance, while J. W. Williams remains back with the company. „„"-'• N. Vedder, agent, will go with the ;,'irncr Stock Co. as business manager. Mr. vtdder reports that the company IB larger onu better than ever. They will carry i«enty-flve people, with a car load of special scenery for their pieces. AH pieces In their ^'i )c rtory are either royalty bills or are owned by Mr. Webb. „,~Notes from the Londale Theatre Co.: we ar» now In our tenth week. Haven't tSSr * u * hallelujah," but are doing good ii i i?* 1 ' and everybody Is happy. Roster: if barber, mansger;Lelghton Stark, Frank- ly i Ramsdell, W. s. Lackeye, Lucas Stroud, bVS ey », Written, Ernest Leslter, Harvey K, 0 ''-. Nellie Stark, Ethel Stroud, Gertorde iinmsdell, the Adams Sisters. Fanny Bus- eet, pianlit. Chat B. Ayres, In advance. „ ~7. N .S tea from " ThB Head Walters" Co.: B. C. Whitney tendered his "Head Walters" Co. a yachting party on board his steam yacht, Wanda. Owing to the site of the or- ganliatlon It was necessary to divide the members Into two parts. On Wednesday evening, Aug. 12, Chas. W. Porter chaper- oned a party of eighteen, who spent a pleasant evening. Songs were rendered by the Eureka Comedy Four Quartet. Refresh- ments were served during tbe evening. On Frldav, Aug. 14, tbe second section, consist- ing of eighteen, was taken on board the same yacht. Music was furnished by Miss Hood's Narrngansett Ladlea' Band, making the trip a very enjoyable one. The season opens Aug. 10, and tbe company Is headed by Joe Kelly, assisted by thirty-five others. — Notes from "Only a Shop Girl" Co.: Lottie Williams, In "Only a Shop Girl," opened the season at Newark, N. J., Aug. IT, at Blaney's Theatre, to a record breaking at- tendance. Besides Miss Williams great suc- cesses were made by Bobby Barry, Mabel Wright, Lillian Alexander Harris, Edward Jolly and Arnold Alexander. — "A Wise Member" Co. opened Its sea- son at Burlington, Wis., Aug. 3, to a good house. Roster: Chas. B. Marvin, proprie- tor; Arthur L. Verner, manager; Edwin Huffman, advance agent; Claude Mell- notte, J. Richardson Bartlett, H. C. Par- ker, Allan White, Fred Wilson, Lola T. Davis. Adelaide Mellnotte and Maria L. Root. — Henry C. Mortimer has closed a Sum- mer engagement with the Harrison-Adams Theatre Co., nt Montgomery, Ala., and bas begun rehearsals with the "Eben Holden" Co. l-.-y;^.;.;,.^.. AX'-iitni^i HKLI.K GOLD. Belle Gold, tbe, comedienne, who for the — Butterfleld 4 Bromllow Notes: Chas. A. Loder opened his first starring tour, under the management of Butterfleld A Bromllow, In the musical comedy, "The Funny Side of Life," at tbe Camden Theatre. Camden, N. J., Saturday night, Aug. 15. The house was crowded, and the comedy went with a whirl. Scenery, costumes and all trick properties are new for tbe entire production, and tbe twelve pretty show girls was one of the big features. Big successes were made by Chas, A. Loder, Four Emperors of Music, Edna Murllla, Morris and Daly, Hasel Burt, and tbe Montgomery Sisters. Like til farces, there is very little plot, but very consistent Ideas are used to Introduce the many spe- cialties and ensemble numbers. Mr. Loder made a big personal Impression, and his eongs brought him many encores. He re- ceived several floral offerings from a large delegation of Reading friends, who were down to the opening. Everybody pronounced the piece a big success. The company Is as follows: Edward J. Morris, A). Edwards, Phil Russell, Ed. Howard, Harry Whiting, James Harmon, Geo. Addison, Louts Volky, Henry Pell, A. K| Nine, Hasel Burt, Edna Murrllla, Ida Carney Daly, Madeline Rey- nard, Bertie Dunbar, Marie Wellington, Bertlne Farnwortb, Lottie Smith, Elaa Eck- stein, Ivy Williams, Ruby Lytton, Chas. A. Loder. — Flske-Stock Notes: The Flske-Stock Co., band and orchestra, a repertory company, numbering twenty-four people, and featuring Grace Hamilton and Earle Simmons, opened Its preliminary Summer season at Calais, Me., Aug. 17, to one of the largest houses In the history of the new theatre. Howard Hall's romantic drama, "A Soldier of tbe Empire," was tbe opening bill aod gave the company excellent opportunity. This play was followed by "An Irish Rebel," ''Tbe Convict's Itcvenge," "Breaking the Ban," "Jekyll and Hyde,'' "A Struggle for Liberty" nnd "Cinderella." The roster of tbe com- pany Is as follows: Grace Hamilton, Mable Hawthorne, Edythe Marlon Bryan, Louise Totter, Little Irene 1'terson, Earle Simmons, Frederick Uoev, Walter Cooke, J. B. Sever- ance, Geo. Carroll, Fred Huxtable, Frank Cook. William Hall and H. B. Moore. The vaudeville features are: Cook and Hall, Huxtable's pictorial melodies, Mable Haw- thorne, Melfe's Trip to tbe Moon, and tbe Ilreninn'a Dream, Edythe Bryan, Nashville Quartette, and the Concert Orchestra. Ex- ecutive staff: B. D. FlBke and T. V. Stock, managers; W. C. Hamilton, advance;' Rob- ert Johnson, musical director; Pbll Burns, band lender, with Orln Alger, W. Simons, John Woburton, J. B. Severance, Fred Stev- ens, Frank Mcdcalfe, Billy Hall, Frank Cook, Fred Huxtable and Bob Colvln, In concert — The Theatre Juan, Madrid, Spain, which was opened recently, was totally destroyed last week by what Is believed to have been an Incendiary fire. There was no Iobs of life. — Viola Allen bas engaged Perclval Btev- criB as stage manager for her forthcoming production of "Twelfth Night." Mr. Stevens played the part of Fabian in Becrbobm Tree's production of the Bame play. — For "John Ermine," Loula Bvan Shlp- mnn's play for James K. Hackett, founded on Frederic Remington's novel, tbe cast la now completed. It Includes : Walter 8. Hale, Carl Abrendt, Albert Perry, Joseph Itrennan, B. L. Duane, Ann Warrington and Charlotte Walker — Owen Hall Is to deliver to Charles Froh- man and George Edwardes within turee months bis new musical play, founded on the French comedy, "Bouffe,* r which was a Bucccess In Paris three years ago. The new piece will be produced In London and in New York early In January. — Anna Held and F. ZlcgOeld Jr. arrived from abroad last week. Mr. ZlcgOeld has nr- past two weeks has been playing the title ranged for the appearance uf Anna Held at Minnie Palmer's play, "My Sweet- the Knickerbocker Theatre, New York, In "Mademoiselle Napoleon," written by Jean role In heart," and winning golden encomiums for her rendition of the role, In the Proctor houses, enters Into a starring tour early in September, with "His Nibs, tbe Baron/' a farcical conceit, which will afford Miss Gold good opportunities for tbe display of ber varied accomplishments. Tbe striking Indi- viduality about the creations essayed by Miss Gold have made her a reputation far above that attained by tbe average aou- brette, and It may bo anticipated that her starring tour will be rounded out with a gratifying success. In "His Nibs, the Baron," there will be many song numbers Introduced by tbe star, and one which may be expected to score most strongly Is tbe new song story by Cbarles K. Harris, entitled "Always In the Way," which Miss Gold bas been singing. — Stevens' Stock Co. Notes: Tbe company bas been rehearsing for tbe past two weeks at Richmond, Ind., and opened tbe Bcasoa at the Gennett Theatre, Aug. 17, with tbe fol- lowing splendid company: v. U. Stevens, Eroprietor and manager; Frank J. Blnk- urst, associate manager; W. N. Hammctt, business and press agent; Prof. II. F. Drechs- ler, musical director; R. E. Wort ham, car- penter; C. W. Boyer, properties; Chan. F. Ward, electrician; Blon Ray, baggage agent; Mute Louise Stevens, Hazel Barnott, An- iiettu Shaw, Marie Latour, Jos. M. Kellcy, Leo Kendall, Harry W. Mitchell, Fred Donon, Geo. Ellison and Tbos. N. White. Repertory j "The Plunger," "The Man of Mystery," "Capt. Herne, U. B. A.," "The Bondman," "The Resurrection," "The Tide of Life," "The Two Orphans" and "Under Two Flags. — George Evans will be starred tbls sea- son In a new musical farce comedy, entitled "The Good Old Summer Time," under the direction of the Shea Amusement Company, of Buffalo, of which "Mike" Sbea, the well known manager, is at the head. Tbe sea- son will open at Youngstown. 0., on Sept. 28, which also Inaugurates tbe opening of tbe handsome new theatre of that city. — Spottlswoode Altken, owing to 111 health, has canceled his engagement with the Robert B. Mantcll Co. — J. L. Baphore goes with "As You Like — Juliette De Grlgnon goes with "The Parish Priest." — William A. Dempsey hag joined the "Queen of the Highway." — William O'Day bas canceled his en- gagement with "Through Fire and Water." — Albert Andruss and Agnes Huntington go with "A Life's Mistake." — Louise Qulnten and Cora Quentln go with "A Fatal Marriage." — Leola Falrcblld has been re-engaged to H. B. Mantel!. , __ — F. Becbtel bas been re-engaged tor "The Queen of the Highway," — W. G. ConBtantlne has been secured for tbe vaudeville for a short engagement — Charles Johnston goes with "A Gentle- man .from Gascony." „ _ , , — Minna Phillips goes to Mrs. Doyle s stock company, Nashville, for the leads. — Rupert Hertland goes with "The Two Little Sailor Boys." m — Gordon Hurley, Walter Campbell and L. W. Browning go with Robert B. Mantell. — Belle Darling goes with "A Working Girl's Wrongs." _ „ „ — Grace Edison goes with "Bben Holden." — Marie Bingham goes with William Crane. — Allen Lee has signed with William T. Keogh. _ — Jack Bentham and Blanche Freeman have canceled all of tbelr time, to open with "A Run on tbe Bank" Co., while at Detroit, Hnttle Cnrmontclle bos signed with Dick Ferrjs for the Grace Uayward Co., to play characters. ! I r The Mid-Dor Chicago Limited Leaves Grand Central Station at 1.00 P. m„ arrives Chlcagd 11.80 next morning, St. Louis 0,45 next evening, via New York CentraL— A.0v. Rlchpcln, and adapted for the American stage by Joseph W. Herbert. Oustav Luders has written the music Mr. Zlegllcld Is also arranging for the production at Reginald De Koven's new Lyric Theatre, by the Zlcg- field Opera Compnay, of "Tbe Red Feather," by lie Koven and Charles Klein and Cbarles l'fmcrson Cook. Grace Van Studdcford will bo the star, and with her will be the French singer, Ellse de Vcre, and James T. Sullivan as principal comedian. Mr. ZlcgOeld has also engaged Senoru Kosanto Uuerrara, a Spanish pantomime actress, who will play "Carmen. . ,. — Charles Frohman hns secured tbe Amer- ican rights of the play, "Business Is Busi- ness," which made a great success at tbe Comedlo Francalse, l'arla, during last sea- son. The English adaptation will be made by Robert Hlcbons. It will be produced In London, at the .St. James Theatre, the first week In January next. — Jack Conlon and Mabel Hastings, tho Australian dramatic soprano, were callers st Tub Cur-ran office last week. They were on tbelr way to Asbury 1'ark to begin rehearsals with tba "A Boy Wanted" Co., Miss Halt- ing! having been engaged for the leading female rqle. „ _, . , . . Kriink Hurst, of Chicago, who Iibb bad twenty years of road experience In the tbe- ntrlcal luBlneBS, baa purchased tbe Grand Opera House. Muscatlue, la. — Estella X. Wills Is ploying the soubrette role wllh "The Factory Girl." — C. W. Lawford, formerly of tho Castle Bauare Theatre Co., has been engaged to play characters and old men ports with Mlt- tenthal Bros.' Aubrey Stock, Western, open- ing at Scronton, Pa., Aug. 17. — Edw. Wertley, manager of Llndlcy Park Casino, Greensboro, N. C, has resigned. He Is still the manager of tbe Southern Amusement Co. — Notes from "A Fight for Millions:'; The company engaged for Malcolm Douglns elaborate production, "A Fight for Millions." are rehearsing at the New Star Theatre, in thlB city, where tbe season will open tbe week of Sept. 7. A tour of forty weks In the principal popular price thestrcs or tue country will follow. Mr. Douglas has re- vised his exciting play, which was one of tbe big successes of last season, and has &reatly Increased Its effectiveness. A own- er of new spectacular features will be In- troduced, as well as new scenes, and Ibe pro- ductlon will be one of tbe biggest seen In the popular price circuit, a 00ft. baggage car being required for the equipment. There will be twenty In the organization, among whom are: " Lyda PowellT Edithi A. Pon* Zonxetta McOraw, Amy Butler, Little Martha McGraw, Eugene W. Purklas, Henry Powell, John A. Cunningham. Nicholas S. Conway and John Dempsey. .Frank Auburne will dl- rect the stage, and Amy Butler, Nicholas 8. Conway ana John Dempsey , will Introduce their well known specialties. Eugene A. I'ond has been engaged as business mana- §er, and tbe tour will be under the personal irectlon of Malcolm Douglas. UoHtcr of "Under Southern Skies"(East- ern : Executive—HarrV Doel Parker, pro- prietor and manager: Edgar Forrest, general stage director; J. P. Lester, acting manager; Robert Barr, business manager; W. D. Btone, stage manager; Jack Staff, carpen- ter: Charles I. Lincoln, property man: Malt Williams, electrician. Company—Sara Lewis, Nellie Pierce, Louise M. Dickson, Florence Hill, Lorn Rogers. Elsa A. Buerger, Mae Eve- lyn Lorraine" Theodora Sballer, .Margaret Noel, Ruth Browning, Jennie Rlstcrsck, Frank Young. Harry W. Co! Ins, Henry Wal- thnl, Marcus McClellan, Walter Coupe, Ken- neth D. Blsbeo, Jed Grandln, Charles Closo, Harry Walters and W. D. Stone. Boason opens at Peeluklll. N. Y.. Aug. 81. — Manager 8. B. Btlfter, of Keller's New Hub Theatre, Mllford. Mass., writes that on Bept 14 the house will open for the regular season, after huvlng been enlarged, new stage built, which !« furnished with five complete sets of scenery, and the entire bouse equipped with electricity. — Notea from Chas. Taylor's Co.: We opened our season of forty weeks through the Western States with a brand new pro- duction of Chas. Tyler's "A Runaway Tramp." Manager Tyler has engaged some very good people for the cast, and prospects look very bright We also have a very novel street parade. Our roster Is as follows: Chas. Tyler, leads; Jack 8. Jeffers, Dutch; Louis Daniels, heavies; Mrs. R. M. Bnocholts, Irish; Homer Sibley, rube; Bertha Honors, characters; Rosa Lee, leans; Margaret Hall, Ingenue; Mamie Carlton, soubrette: Ben Lewis, advance representative; Merrill Ro- mto, musical director, and Joe Hall, master of props. WA1.I Kit II. MJdl.UV. The above Is a good likeness of Walter II. Negley, male soprano and character Impcr- Ronntor, who Is pronounced ono of the most finished performers In tbls line. He has just finished a very successful tour of the West nnd Northwest, wbcre he has played some of the best vaudeville houses, and his act hns been featured with several first class minstrel organisations. Uaudeoille and minsrrd Watson's Cozy Ciiiinkk, Brooklyn, N. Y., which was opened Aug. 24 by Manager W. II, Watson, presented tbe following Initial bill .' Owley and Randall, ISIilo Brooklyn, Char- rnlon, the Century Comedy Four, the Snvlllo .Sisters. James II. Cullen, and tbo Carl Dam- mann troupe of acrobats. The cast of tba burlesque, entitled "The Hebrew Military Hall," Included: W. B. Watson, Jos. Shaw, Jan. Horton, F. P. Carroll, J. W. Qulun, L. II. linker Charlotte M. Coates. Pearl Living- ston, Lulu Kecgan, Rose Carlln, Clara Hills- dale, Helen May Gilbert, Margaret King, Joule Davis, Iolelne Arnold, Jennie Lee, Kllzabetb Gilbert, Georgia Morrison, Lottie Davis, Mabel Dolinar, Violet Delmar, Mitlzy Kuril-, May Busaen, Ruth Stern, Ella Altumn, Dot Clausen, Amy Clausen, Hone Powell, Itoiun Sholes, Laura Waldo, Virginia Loe and May Dempsey. Tbe bouse Is playing to ca- pacity, and tbe entire performance Is a suc- cess. The cafe In the basement la band- Bouiely appointed. Executive staff: Brooklyn Amusement Co., lessees ; W. B. Watson, presi- dent and manager; P. Moore, treasurer; 8. Robinson, assistant treasurer: II. J. Chap- man, musical director; Louis II. Baker, stage director; Harry Clayton, assistant stage manager; Joseph U. Dornoy, advertising agent. l'n, hdn and Elinor, begin their prelimin- ary season Aug. 31, at The Chicago Opera House, presenting for tbo first time In that theatre tbelr sketch, "A Daughter of line- I'hus," which Is generally conceded to be the most artistic comedy they have ever done. Their ivw set, "Tbe Blink Cat," will be pro- duced later In tbe season, special acenery and electrical effects being carried, which will mako It one of the moat novo! sketches In vaudeville. Tub Livitts, Joe and Grace, were at Mon- roe Park, Toronto, Can., Inst week, and were well received In their act, "Tho Trouble- some Boy." Lauua CiMhTiirK and her boy trio, con- sisting of Chns. O'Connor, James Mnlimiey nnd Arthur Moxon, are playing the Wells circuit of Southern parks. Miss Comstock opens Oct. 12 St Tony Pastor's. TllR IlRAIINKCK HlRTKMB AND ClIIJI.ITA, Stayed the Southern parks throughout tho ummer, with much sucrccss. having played Chattanooga and Nashvlllo for tbe past four weeks. They played Annlston, Ala., last week. Tub Two Hbwittb opened at tbe People's Theatre, Cincinnati, with W. B. Watson's American lliirlesqiicrs, Kbhwi, the juggler, joined Culbane, Chnce A Weston's Minstrels Aug. 10, nt Florida, N. CiiAft. II. Ohwikn and Kiiitii Dai.b opened nt charlotte, N. Y., with buccoss. They have good work to follow, and open on tbo Castle circuit In October. ItniiKiiTH and Rai.hton were last week at Godfrey's Park, Grand Rapids, with Kalama- zoo and St. Joseph to follow. They report doing well with tbelr new Scotch comedy boxing act. Stimkt and Wom.i.Bi, Irish and Dutch comedians, played Electric Park, Camden, N. J., last week, and scored a success In their act, "Half and Half," and have Shell- pot Park, Wilmington, Del., to follow. Id renin and Fiiancih are doing a now act. Week of Aug. 17 they were nt Highland Park, W'lnsted, Conn., nnd are engaged for a return date by Manager Matthew, PmicBM, and Biiookh write lliat they did not play Fair View Park, Dayton. O,. week of Aug. ifl, but were featured at Olympla Park, McKecsport, Pa. Mmii'iir. Andrews and Lincoln Inform us that they will play dates this season, being booked solid until Jan. 2B, 1004. They carry two special drops for their new act, "A Quick Lunch," written by J. J. Warren, IIarrt and Hai.uk Fomtrr, German sketch team, have closed a three weeks' engagement at Chestnut IIIII Park, Philadelphia. ,Marvbi.oi;s Lb I'aub writes: "After a suc- cession of thirty weeks of vaudeville I bsve signed with J. Byrne's 'Bight Bells' Co. for forty-one weeks. Am booked solid until July 4, 1004." Abtbh five successful weeks In end around Providence Forbes and Forbes are closing a two weeks' engagement at the Auditorium Theatre, Ontario Beacb, opening Aug. 24. They are booked solid In the West until Msy, 11)04, opening at the Empire Theatre, Denver, Col., Oct. 18. Tub Slack Hiatbiin report success In the South. They played Wilmington, Durham and Greenboro, N. C. _. ■. Mbiiiiitt and Kozbu.a, after closing tbelr park engagements, will rest a few weeks. They have some cxcelelnt bookings abend, and report playing a successful week at Web- ster, Mass, than ever. Tbe following people are en- fnged: Six Guy Brothors, Botambo, Carman, taycraft and Brown, K. M. Keating, Con- John W. Voobl's Bio Minstrel Notis.— We opened the manager's seventh season at Mansfield, p., Aug. 15, and although the con- tnat burg tbls season. It did not suffer from either artistic or flnaclsl comparison with Its predecessors. Even tbe torments of tbe tor- an,, .■K Ml i. Vo l T * , °* ,B « ad Onto man.llke many of the Presidential candidates, there was a grand rally at the Instigation of that veteran JWJl 08 '' . A * , . nt Po,t »- J ^°K before tbe band began to play the men in the box office grinned in emulation of the large lipped end man of the velour electric first part, and hlc happiness extended to the local mansger. who was radiant with pleasure at the out- pouring of the people and tbe Inpourlng of the coin. Our liberal manager batarded a fortune on his most pretentious, superb first P n „'llv , *{ tln s'; b . ut t und «* the Illumination of 1,000 electric lights and the grand glare of many calciums, tbe vision whlcb met tbs gase of tbs enraptured audience aroused ac- claims. Arthur Rlgby, Lew Benedict, John Csrtmell nnd Bowman Dcaves set a merry pace, and each Jester gave his competitor and the Inevitable Interlocutor as good as he sent. The Coronation Octette sang themselves Into excellent favor, and are worthy of special mention, while the Individual ballads and solos were repeatedly encored. It should slso be noted that Managor Vogel bas equipped his organisation with competent musical ac- cessories, for both the orchestra and brass band are of a high grade of excellence, and a marked feature of the performance. Tba melange of tbo second part Is such a mase of marvels and olio of oddities that one hardly knows where to begin or where to leave off. Then there Is' so much to land It seems In- vidious to Individualise. Egan and Chris- topher, tbe talented terpsleborean trippers; the Marvelous Melrose Troupe, and the others did splendid work. Bowman Deaves tuned up his African harp nnd commented tellingly on things. Arthur Rlgby bad bis say. and tickled tbe risibilities of the large audience present. Other choice numbers were: Craw- ford and Flnnlng's musical set; Tommy Hayes, musical trick bone soloist, and the Electric Trio, filling with intense satisfac- tion one of tbs strongest and longest bills ever presented by Managor Vogel. JAMBM It. PlIRVIB AND TMH ToWNflR BlB- triis have signed with Bert Bt. John to go with bl* "A Run on tho Bank" Co. They have just finished playing tbe parks, with good success. Next season they will pro- duce their new vaudeville act, which Is now being written for them by George Totten Smith, Jambs II. Dbckbr, manager of Lew Dock- stador's Minstrel Co., writes: "I wish to stnte that tbe above company has, and Is. meeting with unusual success. We played Saratoga to tbo largest business ever played to In Convention Hall. At Schenectady the house was entirely sold out before our ar- rival. At Albauy we broke all records, and In Poughkcepslo Ibe bouse was packed to the doors. The ssme In Wntsrbury, Hart- ford, New I,oudon aud every town where the company has appeared. I Wish also to state that we have ono of tbo greatest min- strel companies over organised, both In slie nnd production, carrying two sixty foot car IoikIh of special scenery," Gut Brotiibrb' Minbtrbl Notis. —We opened our thirty-first season Aug. 24, with thirty-seven people. Our new military first part. "Camping In tho Philippines," will be another of our original Ideas, and will surely bo as successful as our grand English hunt- ing scene of last season. Tbo special scen- ery nnd other effects will make It a winner. Our band and orchestra, as ususl, will be a big feature, while our singing, by sixteen soloists nnd double qusrtet, will be better Dcoule Carman, Ing, Con- Ser nnd ICgglestnn, Ilnllett and Wilson, Jobn IcGrnw, Barry Brothers, Jobn Volmsr, Mon- roe, i tin Great Platte. Proffer, Schaeffer's cln- toinctograph, II, P. Ackerman, Drown Broth- ers and others. W. II. Guy, the oldest of the brothers, who Is stone blind, will return to tho stags this season. Our street parade will bo a feature. Notkh rnou Barlow k Wilsun'h Grbatrs Nkw York Minhtrblh. —Everything per- taining to this company la about complete for this season. Our wardrobe, special print- ing and cars will be In fine shape for our opening. Barlow and Wilson have surround- ed themselves with the pick-of tbe minstrel profession. Forty to fifty people will be carried, as usual, Next week s Issue of Tug i'i.htkii will contain tbo roatir of company. Wo are booked solid until June 10 next. l'Atii.n and Dika have closed an engage- ment of tun weeks at Sam T. Jack's Chi- cago Theatre, nnd will open Sept. 7, on tba Kohl A Castle circuit, with tbe Orpbeum cir- cuit to follow, "A French Frappe" Is tbo title of their now act, Aniiubwm and Fblii, after playing Elec- tric Park, Newark, N. J., nnd the beaches In nnd around New York, nre now playing tbe J. W. Uorntnn parks, I heir second season. Bnrtiia Dorian, sensational aerial act, closed over the Edward Sbayne circuit of parka at Toledo, 0„ aud boglus a ten weeks' engagement over tbo Spollmsn circuit of fairs, ss one of the special open air attrac- tions. IlARRT AND FI.OIIA Ilt.AKB ("the TWO Bees"), after a pleasant stay In tbe States, loave Aug. 20 for Europe, They will resume I heir tour of the City Vn rlctles, Leeds. Bept. 7. Mr. Blake has perfected the copyright for tho United States of tbe Hngllsn master- Slece. entitled "Popularity," by Lydla Dreams. Ir. Blako has secured the European singing rights of "Hiawatha." Purcbll and Biiookh write: "Our set, en- titled 'The Bell Boy's Troubles,' was a pro- nounced success at Bellovue Park, Toledo, O, Manager McCormlck wanted us for a return date. But wo nre booked solid until January." Luc* and Lucb have closed a successful two weeks' engagement at Manhattan Bench, Denver, Col,, where tbey presented tbelr new act, "Domestic Difficulties." Tbey have Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Victor, Salt Lake City and Los Angeles to follow, and are booked solid until Jon. 1. Frank II. Clark and the Electric Clark Bisters are In Council City, Alsska. Mr. Clark writes: "We have a fine theatre, la fact the only one In this section, being two hundred miles from Nome. We get Till Old Hkliaiii.b from Nome." Tub Grbat Cabubn bas closed a season of fifteen weeks with tbe Three Cousins Show, where bis boop rolling and juggling act has been a feature, He Joins Guy Bros.' Min- strels for tbe Winter season. Bo. B. and Holla White celebrated tbelr tenth wedding anniversary on Aug. 10. Tbey were given a banquet at night by Mr. and Mrs. K. A. Stevenson, st Sea Gate. Ciia*. La Foud, tenor, writes that h!s In- itial appearance In vaudeville, at Detroit, Mich, was entirely successful He opens In the East on Oct. 0, at Cook's Opera House, Itoehester, N. Y. Fanon and Fat put on their new Dutch talking act last week at the Lafayette Thea- tre, Buffalo, N. Y., sod report that it waa • big success. Barnrt and Dollt Fltnn are on the J. I. Flynn circuit of parks. Mr. Klynn bss re- covered from an accident wblcb happened to htm one year ago. Al. B. Read writes: "This Is my seventh week as stock comedian and producer st [Overside Park, Montreal, -Can., and will be here until Sept. 20. I leave here to join Wood's Down East Minstrels In South Rend, Ind., tbls making my second season at prin- cipal comedian with that company." . Paul Powbll and bis electric marionettes sailed for London, Eng„ Aug, 20, to open an nngneetnent at the Hippodrome on Sept. 1, tot twelve week*.