The New York Clipper (September 1903)

672 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. September X2, World of Players. — "A Great Game" Co. opened Its season at Westerly, II. I., Aug. 31. The play la booked over the principal theatres of the Stair k llavlln circuit, and will have a forty weeks' season. Itoster: William I. Klagg, J. Louis Ungever, Arthur Klein, Edward Ray- mond, Ueo. Ueseuer, Cba». B. McClay, Wal- ter Lawrence, Chas. I:. Adams, Adelaide W. French, Alice Victors, Florence Ungever, Mattie Butler. liualneaa stall: llenry Yokes, proprlcor; Max Zoellner, manager: J. Louis Ungever, stage director; Cbas. I£. Adams, carpenter; William Wilson, property man. — Itoster of the Chase-LlBter Co., North- ern: Joseph Karrell, manager; Richard llroughton, agent; Harry St. Clair, property man; Arthur Savldge, electrician; Maude Maasey, musical dlrectreai; Virginia Duncan, Marlon March, Stella Burton, Irene Bt. Clair, Maude Maisey, Thomas Sullivan, JoBelih Far- tell, Al. 8. Evans, Harry Burton, Arthur Sa- vldge, Harry St. Clair, Itlchard Uroughton, Harvey Wilson, Edward Johnson and Master Bobble St. Clair. We opened tbe season Aug. 18, and have been doing a packed business, We have a good line of excellent bookings se- tured, and have new and up to date repcr- — James L. Grace, stage carpenter of the Seward Show, died Id tbe C. and O. Hospital, at Huntington, W. Va., Friday night, Aug. SO. from the effects of Injuries received a few days previous on tbe railway platform nt Winchester, Ky.. by the overturning of a truck load of trunks upon blm. He leaves a widow, May Grace, who Is with the other Seward show, In stock at New Albany, Ind. Tbe Seward Show announces tbe following list of plays exclusively tor Its territory this season: "The Blnck Eagle," "The Bay ot Judgment," "A Game of Craft," "The Twin Slaters," !, Deadwood Dick," "The Best Man Wins," "Lucky Jim" and "Fooled by For- tune," with special printing for all but two of them. Twenty people are carried by the company, which is under the management of Arthur J. Cbisam. ..... — Roster of "A Fight for Millions:" Mal- colm Douglas, proprietor and manager; Eu- gene A. l'ond, business manager; Frank Au- burne, stage manager; George D. Hodges, stage carpenter: Bert Mcliwen, property man ; Lyda I'oweil, Edith A. l'ond. Amy But- ler, Zonzetta McGraw, Little Martha Mc- Uraw, Eugene W. 1'urklss, Henry T. Powell, Frank Auburne, John A. Cunningham, Nich- olas S. Conway, John J. Dempsey, the danc- ing tramp; George Jameson and William Thompson. Season opens at the New Star Theatre, New York, on Sept. 7. — Robert B. Mantell lias been rehearsing his company for tbe last two weeks at Ma- sonic Hall, Atlantic Highlands, N. J, He will have one production only this season, and I be name of tbe play Is "The Light of Other Days." The season will open at York, I'a., Thursday, Sept. 8. Mr. Mantell will be un- der tbe management of Max Zoellner, and E. D. Shaw will act as business manager. — Henry Alexander has signed with tbe Lillian Mortimer Co. for this season, to play the principal character parts. — Jack Lawrence Is with tbe Lillian Mor- timer Co., playing second comedy and doing his specialty. _ __ m — Notes from the James Kennedy Co.: The annual tour of tbe James Kennedy Com- pany, under tbe direction of 0. E. Wee, opened at Springfield, III., Sunday, Aug. 28, to standing room only. The company Is first class In every part, and the specialties are great, Thty are beaded by the MarvelouB Geyers, who, for tbe last three years, were with the Uarnum Shows, In Europe. This company carries n car load of special scenery for such plays as "Sheridan Keene," "Hose- dale," "Resurrection," "The Heart of Vlr- Slnla," "A True Irish Gentleman," "The trange Adventures of MIbs Brown," "A Poisoned Dagger." We carry twenty per- formers, and a full line ot paper, and are booked solid to June S, 1904. — Jack 11. Sutter has signed for this sea- son with Sun k Horner's 'OI. T. C." Co., to play Uncle Tom, which company Is booked solid for thirty-five weeks. Mr. Sutter states that from bis recent ad. In The Clipper be received over one hundred and fifty letters from all over tbe country. — Castle Square Stock Co., No 2, Notes: Tbe Castle Square Stock Co., No. 2 (C. C. Al- lison, proprietor and manager), which bas been touring tbe provinces for the Summer, baa bad one of tbe most auccesful seasons In tbe history of the company, and baa not bad a losing town in Canada. Future pros- pects look good, as we Intend playing re- turn dates over tbe same route again, be- ginning In two weekB. Week of Aug. IT we played North Sydney, C. B., to 8. It. O. every night, and tbe management of tbe bouse claim that we did the largest business of any company playing here In yeare. Week of 24 we played Glace Bay, C. B., then to Halifax, N. 6., to reorganize for our Winter Beaaon, which opens the first week In September, near Halifax. The company will consist ot six- teen acting people, with eight specialty peo- ile, and the manager, Mr. Allison, hopes to ..avc one of the strongest repertory compa- nies that has ever toured the provinces. The Old Memaulb reaches us every week, and everybody Is happy. — Roster of flcuck & Fennessy'a "The Charity Nurse" Includes: Selma Herman, Jo- seph J. Dowllng, Myrtt Davis, Mario Berbler, Kmlly Macl'herson, Eugenie fiowen, John A. Boone, Richard G. Williams, Herbert Prior, James P. I-ee, Walt Whitman, Max Hooper, Thomas Carr, J. C. Maupln, Charles G. Ste- vens, Little Madeline Lee and Little Leona Powers; Heuck & Feunessy, proprietors; John M. Cooke, general manager. The play opens In Merlden, Conn., on Aug. 27, playing the New Star Theatre, New York, week of Aug. 31, for Us llrst metropolitan presenta- tion. — Rocknway Beacb, N. Y., la to bavo a new seaside theatre. Work 1b now going on upon the new structure, which will be thrown open to tbe public next season. The man who will build the new Rockaway Beach the- atre la John W. Walnwrlgbt, who stated that he Intended to call the new place the Rock- away Auditorium, which will have a seating capacity for between four and five thousand persons. The new theatre will also have a root garden. In the Auditorium itself big musical productions will be put on. — Chas. J. O'Toole has signed with Frascr k tortus, to piny the trump with "A llooslcr Daisy" Co. —Clyde Filch relumed lo Now York City laat week. After ataglng "Her Own Way" he will lake up "An Infant Prodigy," In which Fay Tcmpleton is to star; tlien "Major Andre" for Arthur Byron, and "Glad of It," In which Charles Frohman Is to present JcBsle Buslcy. —Manager J. J. Coleman bas placed an order for a most elaborate scenic production for "The Professor's Love Story." which Harry lieresfonl will use this season. Ills tour begins at Norfolk, Va., on Oct. 1, and extends through Atlantic coast towns, middle States, through Texas to the Pacific const, and back over the Northern Pacific to St. l'nul. consuming nbout forty-four weeks. Harry lieresfonl has arrived In New York City to prepare for rehearsals. Harry Mack has been engaged by Manager Coleman to rlny one ot The character bus, and manage be stage for thin production. — Dorothy Lillian Solomon, daughter ot Lillian llusscll, was married to Abbott Ixtula Einstein, a lawyer, on Aug. 7. — B. F. Rutledge, manager of the Rut- ledge Dramatic Co., touring the Summer Sarks In Illinois, was suddenly called to llnneapolls, Minn., on account of the death of his father. Mr. Rutledge was accompanied by bis wife, Grace Balnbrldge. — Henry Guynctte goes with "Beware of Men." V li — Corse Pay ton Notes: The Corse Pay- Ion Comedy Co. Is made up as follows: J. T. Macauley, manager; J. W. Barry, stage manager; Fred Rose, stage carpenter; Will Dlckerman, electrician; George Reddell, agent; J. Frank Burke, John Barry, J. Carnes, II. Humphrey, D. J. Sullivan, Lucas Bowman, W. Lester, Frank Larkln, Florence Hamilton, Emma Field, Alma Aiken, Miss Kellett, Little Inns Day, tbe Derby Sisters, and Reed's dog and pony circus. Tbe rep- ertory consists of "Bosedale," "Drink," "Rob- ert Kmmett," "Tbe Black Ruby," "The Beau- tiful Slave," "The Sultan's Daughter," "Wealth and Poverty," and "Mary, Queen of Scots." The season opened at Schenec- tady, N. Y„ Aug. 81, with Brocton, Mass., Fall River, and New Bedford to follow. Tbe Corse Payton Lee Avenue Theatre Co., Brooklyn, N. Y., after two weeks spent In rehearsals at the rtelson Theatre, Springfield, Mass., opened Its season at the Court Square Theatre, In the same city, 17. Those In tbe company are: Etta lleed Payton, Grace Fox, Rose Watson, Nanetta Boyer, Claudia Lucas, Clara Austin, Jennie Austin, Two Snyder Children, Law- rence Barker, Kirk Brown, Corse Payton, Henry Jesta, Richard CrolIs, William Morti- mer, Edwin Phillips, John Hoey, Frank Payton, Robert Livingstone, David Laroy, Frank Cal- lahan, musical director, and Lawrence Bark- er, stage manager. The repertory of plays consists of some which have never been given at popular prices before. "Capt. Jinks of the Horse Marines," "Duchess Du Barry," "The Sporting Duchess." "Drink," "A Poor Relation," "Is Marriage a Failure?" "A Night Off," "A Celebrated Case," "More Than Queen," "Robert Emmett," and "Uncle Daniel." The season at the Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, opened Aug. 81, with "Capt. Jinks of the Horse Marines," followed by "A Poor Relation." — Notes from the Spooner Dramatic Co.: We closed a month's engagement at 'Cycle Park, Dallas, Tex., to the largest business in tbe history of the park theatre, Allle Spooner made many personal friends as well sb making a decidedly good Impression with the audiences. May Andrews, of Houston, was Miss Spooner's guest for a few dsys. We have strengthened the company the past few weeks and are getting ready for our regular season's opening at Hot Springs, Ark. W. II. Hartlgan has been especlaly engaged to play "Doctor Jckyll and Mr. Hyde" and "Tbe Bells." Ed. N. Wallock bas been se- cured to play leads and heavies. Our new plays are successful. "Tobias Craig" affords Mr. and Miss Spooner full scope for their talents. It was given Its first production at Dallas and scored a hit, Mrs. F. E. Spooner won great favor In a character part written especially for ber. Allle Spooner's line horse "Dare Devil" bas been sent to her ranch here, San Angelo, being con- sidered too dangerous for Ber to ride. He will be properly broken and will be used next season In Miss Spooner's own play, "When tbe Devil Conies to Town." This play was written for Allle Spooner three Sears ago, by a well known playwright, and lias never been given a production. We are hooked solid until April, 1904. Tub Clip- pi:k has been a source of pleasure to us all and we never miss an issue. Our manager, F. E. Spooner, will take a trip to New York In September on business. Julia Glf ford, who was married to Robert Fltzslm- mons, In San Francisco, Is a cousin of Mrs. F. E. Spooner. — Ned Nelson writes: "I have signed with the Cbas. K. Champlln Stock Co., to play parts and do my specialty. Season opens Aug. 81, at Long Branch, N. J., and Is hooked solid for forty weeks through tbe East" — Victor Manes, the playwright, will man- age tbe new Globe Theatre, Boston. Mass., Weber & Fields' house. He will begin his duties with the opening of tbe theatre, Sept. 14. — "Mr. Jolly of Jollet" Notes: Edward Garvle, under tbe direction of Broadburst & Currle, Inaugurated bis second season as a star in tbe musical comedy, "Mr. Jolly of Jollet," at the Grand Opera House, South Bethlehem, Pa., on Aug. 22. The costuming for tbe production has oeen entirely changed, and is much more elaborate than last sea- son. All tbe big musical and ensemble numbers were produced nnder the direction of Mollle Thompson, and tbe chorus was especially selected for their singing and dancing abilities. Roster: H. A. Wlckham, manager; J. Duke Murray, business mana- ger ; Harry Wills, agent; H. P. Lewis, musi- cal director; John 8. Marble, stage man- ager: W. W. Wallace, carpenter; James Wil- ier, properties; Frank wills Bryan, Frank Baldwin, Thomas Murphy, Otis Shattnck, J. K. King, Thomas B. Hearst, W. M. Rice, Mollle Thompson, Gertrude Fort, Marie Parke, Minnie Bernard, Kathleen Moore, Stella Raymond, Lillian Spencer, Susette Curtis, Olive Hill, Sadie L. Davis, Jay Thomas, May Bsrrelle, and Edward Garvle, as star. Tbe company plays two weeks of one night stands prior to their New Orleans opening, and from New Orleans their trip will Include a tour of tbe Pacific coast. — Notes from tbe Maud Henderson Stock Co.: This company bas had a very success- ful Summer Reason. We are packing them in every night, often turning people away. On Monday, Aug. 10, P. G. Primrose was I (resented with a handsome gold watch fob ly members of tbe company, It being his seventeenth birthday. Maater Percy Is young in years but old in the business, having been on the road since his infancy. On Aug, 10, Bella Murray, our pianist, celebrated ber twentieth birthday, on which occasion the company presented her with a ten dollar cold piece. Miss Murray has been with I his company for tbe past two Reasons, and Is making herself popular with audiences wherever we appear. The roster remains the same. — Notes from "Along the Mohawk:" We opened Sept. 2, at Mattoon, III., with a company of eighteen people. Tbe roster: l: victor Lelghton, business manager; Frank M. Morgan, treasurer; Nelson Lewis, Julia Ktngslcy, Wm. F. Powell, Harry Franklin, litis. Arthur, Jno. McDonougb, Harry Itadcllff, Mrs. Frank Beresford, Mnble Yates. Marlon Larkln, Ida Davenport, and Jno. Williams. The play carries a fifty foot car and uses special scenery and effects. The piece Is under the direction of the Klngsley-Lewls Amusement Co., and 1b booked solid for several months abend. — Notes from the Ewlng-Taylor Co.: We have entirely recovered from our very dis- astrous fire In Dallas, Tex., on July 12, and the company Is thoroughly equipped again Willi new scenery, costumes, properties, etc. Our Summer work was very satisfactory, having broken the record in Joplln, Mo., and nt Dalle and Denlson, Tex. We opened our regular Benson at Sbreveport, La., on Aug. lb. and we had the 8. R. O. sign out four times during the week. Following Is our roster: Albert Taylor, manager; Col. It. B. Marsh, ngeut: Atkins Smith, musical direc- tor : Jack Voss, stage manager; Clarence Oliver, master of props; Sam. J. Myers, electrician: Verne Phelps, Fred Ellsworth, Harry Lecompte, Roy Cullenblne, J. C. Rw- lnc. Leo Dale, Iogrnhnm, Dora Phelps, Maude Clinmpeno, Lillian Cullenblne, Ger- trude En-lng. The Phelps-Cullenblne Trio, and Ingrnhnm and Myers. Our repertory con- sists of nil Into royally successes, with a scenic revival of "The Marble Heart." — "Her Fatal Sin," a new play, In four acts, from the pen of Robert L. Leeland, la Roon to be seen on the road under Charles W. Fonda's direction. The company com- menced rehearsing at Springfield, Mass., Aug. 20. Roster of the company: Robert L. Leeland and Adelade Warren, leads; Mortimer Snow, Ned O. Hlsley, James Keeley, Harry Van Leader, Ed. Clark, George Hill, stage manager, and W. O. Edmonds, agent. — John Sutherland has Joined "Her First False Step." — Mamie Lincoln Pixley bas been engaged by James H. Walllck for bis new production. "Through Fire and Water," to create the soubrette part of Kate Quilt, wblcb was spe- cially written for her. . , — Harry Knapp closed a twelve weeks Summer engagement with the Lake View Stock Co., at Sheboygan, Wis., snd Joined "The Little Homestead" Co., on Aug. 24. — Flora Clark has signed for lends with Edward F. Evans' "Hearts of Gold," No. 1. The Wlllmore Sisters go with No. 2 Co. Harry Beach has signed for assistant agent of "Hearts of Gold," No. 2. , — Notes from Killer's big "Ten Nights in a Bsr Room" Co.: The show has been run- ning continuously for the past three years, this Bummer's business being phenomenal. Tbe show consists of thirty-two people, trav- eling In two elegant Pullman cars. We also carry a vety fine automobile, which was tbe first ever seen In most of tbe towns we have played In Oklahoma and Ind'nn Territory, tbla being a royal treat to the natives. — Roster of ''The Two Sisters" Co.: John M. lllckey A William Warmlngton, propri- etors ; F. C. Rboades, business manager; Frank Karrlngton, Arthur De Voy. Cbas. L. Banks, Joseph Weber, Tbomss Christy, Jo- seph Hemp, Anita Zorn. Evelyn Faber, Lil- lian Douglas, Marguerite Wagner, Bastus and Banks, and tbe Victoria Quartet. Sea- son begins Sept. 7, at Wllkesbarre, Fa. — Marie Cook (Mrs. J. N. Vedder) has de- cided to retire from the stage for this coming season. _ — Manager Wm. N. Smith, of tbe Bon- nalr Price Co., reports that business Is good with his company. TEXAS. ETHEL WEST, Of the team of Byrne and West, baa met with much success on both Western and Eastern vaudeville circuits. She has a strong acting part In their sketch, and ber cornet playing always brings generouB applause. The team has Just closed a successful engagement over the Proctor circuit. — Lydla Kane mourns the loss of her father, who died at Davenport, la., Aug. 14, — John Justus and wife (Mae Maxwell) have been re-engaged with Harry Shannon's "Legally Dead, 7 Mr. Justus for the light comedy and specialty, and Miss Maxwell lot tbe character. — John F. Webber, who has Just com- pleted a fourteen weeks' engagement at the Castle Square Theatre, Boston, has been en- gaged by tbe management of that bouse for the regular season, which begins Sept 7. — Arthur Harrison has signed with Man- agers Browning & Beltxel for their "White Squaw" Co., In wblcb the Indian actress, Mena Noocha, will be starred. — Starr L. Pixley bas been engaged by James H. Walllck as business manager with "Through Fire and Water." — Among the recent engagements for Chase, Clark k Kennlngton'B attractions are: Katbryn Wayne, Alice Walker, Esther L. Benson, Frances Florida, Anna Stoddard, Arthur G. Stanley, Francis Dawson, Stanley G. Wood, Will G. Slider, Seymour Silver, John H. Spanton, William Dempsey, Charles Williams, Joseph Soucy, A. H. Sheldon, B. 8. Hlgglns, G. L. Macfarlane, A W. Young and EllSplro. Ethel Brandon bas been engaged by this firm to -play "Thelma," which opens Its season Aug. 81. ThlB firm will have two "Thelma" companies on tbe road this season. Tuev carry fifteen people with each company, an elaborate and complete scenic and elec- trical equipment, and a strong cast, Including a Swedish quartet. —The New Rapids Opera House, at Alex- andria, La., will be opened Oct 23, with Amelia Bingham, In "Tbe Frisky Mrs. John- son." — Fred W. Wallace has been engaged to play Samuel Pineapple, ia "A Chinese Honey- moon/' No. 1 Co. — W. H. Darcy, manager of "A Base Hit," writes: "Our 'ad.' In last week's Cliiteb brought us 248 answers, and we have select- ed a company of first class people. Tbe com- pany bas been booked for thirty-nine weeks, and we look forward to a bright and success- ful season. We play to the Pacific coast. Rehearsals start at Minneapolis Sept. 1, and the Beaaon opens at North Branch, Minn., Sept. 21." — Alexander Dale, who bas been a mem- ber of the Cook Opera House Stock Co., at Rochester, N. Y„ this Summer, bas been en- gaged as stage manager and to play a char- acter part with Davis & Darcy's "The Road to 'Frisco." — Edgar Selden has secured, through Col. T. Aiiston Brown, tbe sole rights for three years to the sensational play, "Escaped from Sing Sing," and will shortly organize a company to play it through tbe country. — Luke Martin and wife go with Andrew Mack. — Mrs. Robert Conncss (Annie Strickland) goes with "Robert Emmet." — Charles and Fannie Van have Joined Washburn's "On the Trail" Co., to play the tramp and soubrette, respectively. — Eugene Key plays tne old man In one of the "Convict's Daughter" companies. — J. J. Clarke goes with "Eben Holden." — Elaine MacQregor goes with "Beware of Men." — Milton and Sargent Aborn. having pur- chased from Frank iL. Perley the Alice Nell- eon production of "The Fortune Teller," have arranged with M. Wltmark k SonB to produce the same the latter part of October. The Messrs. Aborn will give the opera an elabo- rate production, with a large and efficient company. — (Jus Sun and Fred D. Fowler's produc- tion of "Circumstantial Evidence" opens the season at Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept 7. The play has been changed and strengthened ma- terially by John Fowler, the well known drama-tic writer, who staged and rehearsed the production in this city tbe latter part of August. The roster: Gus Sun and Fred D. Fowler, sole owners; Fred D. Fowler, man- ager: J. Martin Free, representative In ad- vance; Lawrence Evart, stage director; Frank P. Headley, stage manager; Nelson Scbofleld. electrician and carpenter: H. C. Ia Motte, Frederic Dacre, Edwin Johnson, Ernest G. Kast, William C. Case. Boale Stevens and Martha J. Beauford. The tour will extend to tbe Pacific coast and return. linn.ton.—Sweeney k Coomb"' Opera oowikar prices, opened for a five nights' stay CS? 1 % splendid business. The company baa been seen here before, and have never Sued to draw well and give excellent satls- factlon. Due: Ewing Taylor 8, Leon Herr- m SSum Opsxa Hobbi (H. J. Kubn, tnana- ger)—The Algen Stock Co. entered on Its Iec6nd week Aug. 31, to a continuation of weTnlled bou.el and* well pleased patrons. The roster of tbe company Is : Edwin Boring Gray B. Towler, Herbert B. Chesley, Walter Beun John Hepwortb, C. Colton White, Maye Louise Algen, Katham Staunton 111- Man E Sheldon, Katherlne Kent and Grace CO Ntw t *SMKDAno TniATM (Alvido 4 Las- eerre. managers and lessees).—Despite ex- cessive hot weather, business continues un- abatedly large, and the bouse la crowded nightly to the doors. "King Zo Zp was put on « a curtain raiser 31, and kept the house In a continuous uproar to the close. People week of 31: Frank Moore. Dodle Gregory, Etta Howard, Babe Prentiss, bu- aene Bailey, Pearl Gllmore, Beulah Demon, Loretta Clifton, Lulu. De Marr, Charles \er- dler, Jack Wade, Olga Howard, the Three Moores, Charles Clark, Tessle Emmons. S. J. Paul, John B. Clark, J. Svahn, Gus Mllner, and Joe Tlffee. „ , . . .. Notes.— T. J. Grimes has severed his con- nection with the Gagnon-Pollock Co., and has secured a position with the New Stand- ard Theatre Co Jake Schwarts has re- signed as manager of the Grand Theatre, and G. M. Kubn, Bucceeding him. Intends to Improve the place all the way through, and no money will be spared to make the theatre a success. Ft. Worth.—At Greenwail's Opera House (Phil W. Greenwall, manager) the regular season opened Aug. 31, with Hoyt's Comedy Co. as the attraction, for one week. "The Power of Money" was the opening bill, and the house was packed. Booked: Holden Com- edy Co. 7-12. _ ,_ _ Wheat's Boor Gabdb.v Theatbb (Joe Z. Wheat, manager).—The Curtlss Comedy Co. closed a Summer engagement of fifteen weeks Aug. 29. Manager Eltlng, Mies Dale, and, In fact, the entire company, made many friends during their stay In the city. Only in tbe last two weeks were tbe receipts sat- isfactory to Manager Wheat, and with the ringing down of the curtain on tbe last per- formance came tbe announcement that tbls pleasant little resort tad not been appreciated to an extent that would warrant Its owner find manager in opening it another season. The garden will be converted Into offices, In connection with the balance of the building. Standard Theatbe (Frank De Beque, man- ager).—The stock company at this bouse presents "Arkansaw Justice" as an opening act week of Aug. 31. Robert A Hewlette and May Malqueen have Joined tbe forces at tbls house, Hewlette & Black's Burlesquers having closed. Tbe people making up tbe olio are: H. B. Burton, Jen and Georgie Powers, Ethel Russell, Pearl WInans, Helene Burton, Marguerite Randolph, Katherlne Matthews, John Williams, and Lulu Lawton. The week opened to S. R. O. Ceow.n Theatbe (Phil Epstein, manager). —Hi Tom Ward bobs up again as a producer, presenting a laughable comedy, entitled "An Old Man's Darling," with tbe full Btrengtb of the stock company, week of 31. Tbe olio: Russell and Miller, Chas. Hoey, Saul Harris, Nellie Doshlngtoo, Jim Wolfe, Annie Milton, Rose B. Mitchell, Alvin Dasblngton, Hi Tom Ward, and Ada Yule. Tbe week opened to capacity. ■ Dallas.—At tbe Dallas Opera House (Geo. Anty, manager).—The Hoyt Comedy Co. closed Its engagement Aug. 20. Tbe Holden Comedy Co. opened a week's engagement 31, presenting "The Denver Express" as tbe opening bill, which was greeted by a large audience. 'Cxcli Pabk Sdmueb Theatm (C. R. McAdams, manager).—Tbe Payton Sisters continue to give satisfaction at tbls resort. Large crowds continue nightly. "The Pache- cos,' a' family of acrobats, are one of the new attractions in their line of specialties. The Pachecos are a Mexican importation, and do some clever feats. Acme Family Theatbe. —The Stater Madi- son Square Co. have closed a successful en- gagement at this theatre 20. No further Bookings announced. Camp Street Theatbe (Geo. Dennis, man- ager).—Week of 81: Opening play, "An Irish Ball." The people are: Irene West, Madeline Le Verne, Frank Bennett. Kate Ray, Carl Copeland, Marporle King, De Voe and Speer, McLan and Hall, and Frank Gib- bons. Business Is good. Note. —The town Is covered with Fore- paugh-Sells Bros.' Circus bills, which Is due here Oct. 1. MclNNERNEY'S Galveston.—At the Grand Opera House (Fred G. Wels, manager).—The Gagnor Pol- lock Stock Co., at popular prices, closed a week's engagement Aug. 28, to fair business. Richards A Prlngle's Georgia Minstrels de- lighted a top heavy house 20. New Mascot Theater (McKee & McCabe, managers).—Business continues good. Week of 30: Master Leopold Reece, Margaret Bar- ker, Eleanor Dunbar, Charles E. Tenny, J. E. Livingston, Gussle Addison, Ella Von Kaufman, Grace Lester, Margaret Barker Frank Pereg, and Bessie L. King. The stock. In a laughable comedy, entitled T 'Strlngs and Springs. ♦♦♦ KANSAS. Wichita.—At the Crawford Theatre (E. L Martllng, manager).—Gautler Pottery, In An American Gentleman," opened tbe sea- son, to good business, on Sept. 1. The Amer- ican Stock Co. week of 7. Toi.ee Auditorium (IT. G. Toler 4 Son managers).—The season opens Sept. IB, with "Oklahoma," followed by the Bag Time Opera Notes.— Advertising Car, No. 2, was In town on Sept. 1, billing the John Robinson Circus for W. 8......The Wichita Fair la billing attractions for Sept. 28 to Oct. 3. I Toneka—At the Crawford (Crawford & Kane, managers).—"A Millionaire Tramp" drew a good house Aug. 25. "The Volun- L^ r , < V, <r a bl * business 30. The American Stock Co. opened three nights' encasement 1% L Coming: "SpotleslTown-^rWard k Wade's Minstrels 8, "Florodora" 12 "Hu- man Hearts" 13. Grace Hayward Co. 14-19 ..„ G5 . A - NU (Crawford k Kane, manssersi — ■rown^M? IB 6 " Y ° rk " "' 1B ' " lD »& Yirk « i» CANADA. Ottawa.—The Russell Theatre (P. Gor- f^JKBPS? 5 nen ed for the season Sept. I, with the Bandman English Opera Co., In ffiSffiS 17, .& r , flTe nl ?hts, to crowded houses. SSSfw^SS*? Adams Sawyer" 10-12. "David Harms" 14-19. *»-•»*, Grand Opeha House (R. J. Blrdwhlstle, manager).—-"Shooting the Chutes" was the opening attraction, and did excellent bual- 5tm ♦£ I 4 ; 26 ', " T S e ? eart ot Chicago" 2<-20, the Bohemian Burlesquers Si-Sent 2 Coining: "Hello. Bill," 3-B. "The Fisher- man's Daughter" 7-9. «-»-» Along- tbe Historic Hudson River Run the tracks of the New York Central. You can enjoy the beauties of the American Rhine If you travel by the Central. Bate 2 cents per mile.— Adv. THEATRICAL COLD Ma t There sre many Cold Cream Prep-^n n ». the market today. Some are OOOD-' inn?.? BETTER— Bnt Mclnnerney's la BEST. " *» The Ingredients of Mclnnerney's <'.idrw are pare and aarmleas, and when yen at^S this preparation yon will want no other. "* Other good qualities In its favor are ;,■, n.iu,.. perfume, smooth whiteness and cooling ■ -om„i And it does not cost as nvuoh as many jr ,h. , ,"• inferior preparations. 59c. LB. FOB 8AXE OHLY AT ajcaosm acrfinrtxir PROCTOR'S ENTERPRISES. F. F. PROCTOR, Sol* Proarlator and MiUfir. J. AUSTIN FYNES, Hintril Minigtr. 7 BEAUTIFUL THEATRES 1 Devotes to Rcflaea BBtartalasaeat Proctor's 5«a Ave. Theatre, Proctor 1 ! 884 Bt. Theatre, Praetar'a Sfith It Theatre, Proctor's 138th It. Theatre, Praetor's sTawark Theatre, Proctor 1 ! Albany Theatre, Proctor'. Hoatfeal Theatre. PROCTOR'S STOCK CO. Presenting Beit Pleyi, WAJfTED, BEST ACTt m VAUDEVILLE. If 70a do not receive a reply, It nay h because the time la filled: you are tbarefon advised to write again In four weeks, Ds NOT enclose stamp for reply. IKTBUCTIOKS TO ARTISTS BOOKED: B«:d plots of acts; If can open and does la oat: EXACT time of acta, and of "dees la;'' billing for newspapers and programae* ; sa l CLBAN PHOTOGBAPHS for LOBBIES TWO WEEKS In ADVANCE OF OPENING DAT! AT BACH HOOSri addressing BESIDEH1 MANAQER. FAILURE TO COMPLT wits tbeee INSTRUCTION'S WILL 8UBJKI ARTI8T8 to the BISK OF CANCELLATION. VAUDEVILLE REHEARSALS ktONDATI, 0 to 11 o'clock A. M., SHARP. Playwrights, Authors and Play Agents, •! dress J. AUSTIN FYKES, QeneralMAiiAfW Vaudeville Artists and Players, address F. F. PBOCTOB JR., Booking Departoeat, FIFTH AVE. THEATRE, If. Y. CRT I 110 AND I 12 GREENE ST. (Near Prince), New York. Theatrical Supplies, Grease Paiits,.. Tights, Wigs, .. THEATRICAL JEWELRYj^r Gold i Silver Trimmings, Spangles, Etc., Wt mi Bwas C. 0. D., iuejtct to InsptcSfX. but reeulra a Deposit an all Orssre sis u tea. IOB OATALOSDl lsead lets, for tend Mta for OataiMM 50. 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PHOTOGRAPHS Oablnet Photos of yourself for selling, MO per 1,0* New Edena Carbon finish sample. 10c. _ . -_ SIITIIDC HUSBAND OR WIFE PHOTOS, f*-W UlUnC per l.ooo. FORTUNES, 60c: Sanip.i* lIlT MaPUIIICCr'or I>ove Letters «nd SCOTT'S HEW OPEBA HOUSE, WA CKOMia. 0ELA, will be open for business Oct. l. l»3. No dates yet. Bom shows will ge< m tronple. 8. F. SCOTT. Manag^r^ ED. and NETTIE MASSE.