The New York Clipper (October 1903)

748 THE HSIJUW YOEK CLIPPER. October 3, HUODE ISLAND. Providence.—Evans and Hopper, la "There and Back," drew well at the Provi- dence Opera House (Felix It. Wendelschaefer, manager) the first half of the week of Sept. 21, but the main event of the season to date was the appearance, 24 and the two nights following, of Julia Marlowe and an excellent supporting company, In Henry V, Esmond's new society comedy drama, "Fools of Na- ture." The first production waa at New Ha- ven, 21. Both the company and the play were praised by local critics. Marie Cahlil win appear In "Nancy Brown" the first half of the week of 28, and Jerome Sykes, In "Toe Billionaire," Oct. 1. Empire (Spits ft Natbanson, managers).— "Only a Shop Girl" opened 21 for a week. Dnder Mrs. James A. Heme's management, "Hearts of Oak" took possession of the bouse 28. On Oct. 0 Joe Murphy will be seen In bis well known roles in'-Kerry Oow" and "Bhaun Bhue." Iupkmal (Felix K. Wendelschaefer, mana- ger).—"For Her Children's Sake" proved a good drawing card. On 28 "Happy Hooli- gan" afforded a diversion from the more serious productions which have been run since tbe house opened for the season. Park Theatre (Spitz A Natbanson, man- agers).—"Tbe Heart of Chicago," one of Lincoln J. Carter's masterpieces, was given a production 21. Another thriller. ^The King of Detectives," waa produced 28, and the billing for Oct. 5 Is "Tbe Minister's Daughters." Keith's (Charles Lovenberg, resident manager) continues to draw as good houses as did toe stock company during tbe Sum- mer. Tbe billings for the week of 28 are as follows: Bobby Walthour and Jockey Kramer, In bicycle vs. horse; Sager 11 lug- ley and Oertle Carlisle, Harrlgan, Mark Sullivan, the Two Toblns, the Three Rich- ards, Doberty's poodles, Coakley and Mc- Brlde, Cooper and Bailey, Edwin Baker and Co., John Henley, Belle Veola, Edwin 1. Boyle, and the btograpb. Westminster Theatre (George II. Batch- tiler, manager).—Tbe Cracker Jacks afford amusement to patrons of tbls bouse week of 21. On 28 the Vanity Fair Burlesque Co. opened. ««» INDIANA. at the performance of "Shenandoah," 10, sev- eral alumni members of Sigma Alpha Epst- lon college fraternity, residing In Southern California. An Informal banquet was given. F. F. Wlsmer wielded the baton, as lender of tbe Burbank Orchestra, during tbe temporary absence of Arnold Krause on a vacation The James Nelll Co., after playing one week over the Southern Califor- nia circuit, baa a long engagement at the California Theatre, Ban Francisco, return- ing bere Jan. 10, for six weeks Oliver Morosco will manage tbe coming tour of Ralph Stuart Plans are being formed for the organization of a second Nelll-Mo- rosco Co. Ban Dleiro.—At the Isis Theatre (II. C. Wyatt, lessee and manager).—House was dark week of Sept 14. James Nelll Co. 21, 22, "A Texas Steer" 24, "Mr. Jolly, of Jol- let," 20, Frank Cooley Co. 28. 4 »» GEORGIA. Atlanta.—At tbe Grand (H. L. ft J. U De Qlve, managers).—Mason and Mason, In "Rudolph and Adolph," Sept. 28. Al. 0. Field's Minstrels played, to S. R. 0., IT, 18. Robert Edeson, In "Soldiers of Fortune," sup- ported by a clever company, came 21, 22, and merited the liberal applause he received from bouses of large proportions. "Pick- ings from Puck" 25, 26, "Happy Hooligan" 28, 29, " 'Way Down East" 30, Oct. 1, Mur- ray and Mack 2, 8. Bijou (Jake Wells, manager).—This house opens 28, with "Wealth and Poverty" as the attraction. Turner's Tabernacle. —Black Pattl Trou- badours enjoyed big business 21-23. PONCE tie Leon Park. —Although tbe ca- sino has closed for tbe season, large crowds are being entertained by the otber attrac- tions at this popular resort. Notes. —Barnnm ft Bailey's Circus Oct. 20, 27 At Piedmont Park the Interstate Fair comes Oct. 7-24, and will Include the horse show, 13-10 Itobt. Walter Is In the city and Intends putting on a fine line of amusements. « Macon.—At the Academy of Music (II. Home, manager). — "Rudolph and Adolph' In Chinatown," "Resurrection" and "A Run- away Wife" being among the repertory. "Darkness and Daylight" 25, "Looking for a Wife," a popular farce comedy, 26. 'CrCXl FABK SUMMER THEATRE (C. B. MC- Adams, manager).—Tbe Curtis Comedy Co., with Marie Dale as leading woman, drew fair bnslnees last week. This company l> billed for an Indefinite period. Camp Street Thbatbi (Geo. C. Dennis, manager).—No new performers this wee*. Last week's people still carried. The general tone of tblj theatre tbls season Is somewhat above that of preceding years, and, as a con- sequence, there Is better attendance. Notes.— Texas 8tate fair and Dallas expo- sition will commence 26 and run until Oct. 11. The Morales ft Vargas Spanish Grand Opera Co. will be tbe theatrical attraction, und classical music and operas will be the leading features. ■ Galveston—At the Grand Opera House (Fred G. Wels, manager).—Edward Garvio and company, In ''Mr. Jolly, of Jollet, drev falrly well Sept. 14. The Olympla Opera Co., at popular prices, presented "The Girl from Paris'' "Ship Ahoy" and "The Pearl of Pe- fcln," 16-18, to fair business. New Mascot Theatre (McKee ft McCib*, proprietors and managers).—Week of 21 business continued good with: Grace Lester, Alice FalrbankB, Charles E. Tenny, Eleanor Dunbar, Gussle Addison, J. Edward LJvlnc- ston, Ethel De Vere, the Great Nlcho soil, Frank Perez, Bessie L. King, HI Tom Ward. Tiia stock presented a comedy called "Gal- veston Justice." Anstln.—At the Hancock Opera House (Geo. Walker, manager).—Sept. 17, 18, and matinee 19, the Gagnon-Pollock Co. played a return engagement, to good business. "Mr. Jolly, of Jollet," drew a fair house 19. Due: Holden Comedy Co. Oct. 6-7, "The Devils Auction" 8. 4»» PENNSYLVANIA. ble impression, such as only a blrtMf** performance merits. Tfceplay, «'e , « *" man Hearts," 28-8". irene »)»■„"•>.7r;r of 21, was the recipient of a reception which should have been most gratifying- _, Dixie (H. F. Dixie, manager .—Eleanor Montell come* Oct. 1, in "The GUI and the jVogeV" Henri^Lee and Co., In vaudeville, week of 21, scored a big success. Btab (Alt G. HerriV°^»»W r kr;i* H. Woodhulla High Rollersi Oct 1-3, feenti- Santley Co. 8-10. Harry Morris* Night on BroidW Co., 24-26, used the 8. B. 0* sign, giving a very fin e performance. Reading—At the New Temple.Theatre (Charles B. Stevens, manager).— Eben Hol- den," Sept 21, drew a large and well pleased audience.- "A Great Temptation drew well 24. Bertha Galland appeared to advantage In her new play, "Dorothy Vernon, of Had- Academt of Music (John D. Mlshler, man- ager).—Charles B. Hanford 21, Creatore and his band 22, "Darkness and Daylight" 23, Powell 24, "Arizona" 26, "Human Hearts" Grand Opeba Hodsb (George M. Miller, manager).—"The Bhadows of Night, 24-26, played to good business. Btjon Theatbe (Updegraff ft Brownell, managers).—Harry Morris and his Night on Broadway Co. had well filled houses 21-23. Walter L. Main's Shows drew crowded tents 21. It was tbe first appearance of this circus in Reading and business was only equaled by the performances, which were among tbe beet ever seen here. »»» MASSACHUSETTS. OHIO. Cleveland.—At the Opera ]|.. u »p /. , Harts, manager).—"A Chinese ■• £,L A p - Is tbe attraction current wet-' "P.S 0 " Down East" gave pleasing i r r<w». '' week Sept 21. Coming: w c <L ,"? r S , , ll "» Castle Square Opera Co. ol '**• i, Liceuji (J. K. Cookson, man- ,-n *-. Village Postmaster" is being p U ; 'Jn'tZ^* current week by an excellent con.. ■ •,„ £,"* and Vokes presented "A Pair o£ ■"■ A..™ . WJ weeks, ending Sept 20, playing. '•', „ n A*> house* at all performances. Ti ",h„- w ' 1 finely staged and handsomely cW : -,1»d /.**» leg: Weex of Oct. 5, George Sldl i! ?£..&*• Izzy." """J Cleveland (J. K. Cookson, • ,*„.„,, "A Desperate Chance." a play fci. 'on* ,7' escape of the Blddle brothers, Is ...^t card current week. "Over Nla-irisSi came, to big business, week of St-i. 21 w ■ of Oct 5, "The White Slave." ' ' "•* Chase's Empire (Cbas. J. 8tcv, .son ».. eger).—Milton and Dolly NobV ^i'""- iMtlort MPS* '"inT n Troupe' of acrobats, six In"numu,,'-- 1 Harrlabnrir-—Business Is on tbe Increase, with a very notable Improvement In mati- nee crowds. Lycelm Theatre (Rels A Appell, owners). Indianapolis,—At English's Opera House (Ad. F. Miller, manager).—"When Johnny Comes Marching Home," Sept 21-23, was seen here for tbe first time, and scored a big success. Business was big, and there was much interest In tbe performances. Roselle Knott, In "When Knlgbthod Was In Flower," 20; Amelia Blngbam. in "The Frisky Mrs, Johnson," 28, 20; Walter Jones, In "The hlcepy King," 30; " 'Way Down Kast" Oct. 1-3. Pabx Theatre (Dickson & Talbott, mana- gers).—"A Ruined Life," Bept 21-23, gave a satisfactory performance, to very big busi- ness, "Her First FalBe Step" 24-26, Al. W. Martln'a "Uncle Tom's Cabin" 28-30. Graxii Opera House (Shafer Zlegler, man- ager).—.Mr. and Mrs. Edward Esmonde, In "The Soldier of Propvllle," beaded the big vaudeville bill week of 21. Kelly and Vlo- lctte, who also appeared for tbe third time In tbe past year, scored heavily, lllnes and Remington, Herbert Lloyd, Julius Tannen, Fisher and Clarke, and Fox and Foxle also made good. For week of 28: Emily Lytton, Billy Clifford, the Great Everbordt, Crawford and Manning, Meredith Sisters, Mitchell and Love, tbe Lovetts, Esmerelda, and tbe bio- scope. EMnns Theatre (Cbas. Zimmerman, man- ager).—The Kentucky BelleB, week of 21, came to light business. The Cherry Blossom Burlcsqucrs week of 28. Noteb. —The Indianapolis norse Bhow was well attended week of 21.... Btate fair week was tbe most prosperous week for tbe local theatres In several seasons Barnum ft Balley's Circus Is due 28. ■ Marlon,—At the Grand (E. L. Klune- man, manager).—"The Way of the Wicked," Bept. IB, 10, brought out large bouses, and pleased everyone. "Moloney's Wedding," 18, 10, packed tbe bouse at every performance, and was heartily appreciated. The Russian melodrama, "For Her Sake," held the boards 22, 23, with two matinees, and tbe capacity of the bouse was tested at each performance. Tbe play was Interpreted with marked ability by an excellent cast, and lta patronB were loud In their praise. Florence Cole- man, as Olga Potoskl, made a decided bit. Billed: "Blaves of tbe Mine" 25. 26, "King of the Desert" 28, *», "A Bunch of KeyB" Oct. 1 and matinee, ''A Romance of Coon Hollow" 2, 8. The Indiana will open the season Bept. 80, with "Tbe Middleman," to be followed by Robert Mantell Oct. 2. Tin Urook (W. H. Moore, manager).— For last week: Maud Burton, the Taylors, Dot Elswortb, Casad and De Vera, and Zetaia Hollas. Week of 27 : Lynn and Lynn, Anita Falvrc, the Wrights, Dot Elsworth, Le Bar and Zelnia Hollas. Business continues big. Notes.— The street fair and carnival at Blufrton week of 14 was a decided success. The local Elks gave their annual minstrel show at tbe Indiana 21, 22, and made a great hit. The show was under tbe personal direction of S. A. Grubbs, tbe vet- eran minstrel man of Chicago. The lodge netted twelve hundred dollars, which will be applied on tbe new bowling alleys and cafe to be placed In tbe club bouse. ■ Terre Haute.—At the Grand Opera House (T. W. Barbydt, lessee and manager).— Kennedy's Players, In repertory, week of Sept. 21, bad fair business. "A Break for Liberty" 28, "When Knighthood was In Flower" 29, "The James Boys In Missouri" Oct. 1, "A Little Outcast" 2, 8, "King of the Desert" 5, "Holty Tolty" 7, and Walter Jones, In "The Sleepy King," 8. Orpheum Theatre (Geo. E. Clark, pro- Jirletor and manager).—The vaudeville bill or week of 28 Includes: Holmes and Wal- ton, Mildred and Mabel, Mr. and Mrs. Al- bright, Dot Morgan, Jessee Sams. Business continues fair. Note. —The Barnum ft Bailey ClrcuB came 20, for two performances, and showed to a record breaking crowd, both afternoon and evening. 4«» CALIFORNIA. Home, manager). — "Rudolph and Adolph" —Tbls new playhouse will open Oct. 5, with umused a good house Sept 22. "Pickings "a Princess of Kensington ;" "Robert BurnB" from Puck' T 23, "Sweet Jasmine" 20, Mur- « Kyrle Bellew 7, "There and Back" 9, ray ft Mack 80. Noteb. —The State fair occurs Oct. 21-31. Barnum ft Bailey's Circus 1b billed for Oct. 28. , Kyrle ~ Miss Bob White" 10. Tbe artists put on the finishing touches 25, and there will he a general inspection by city officials and promi- nent citizens prior to the opening. It Is GEORGE W. Hl'SSEY, The well known ventrlloqulal comedian, Is meeting with great success with the Rlngllog Brothers' Circus, now touring the Pacific coast North. Adams—At the Richmond The- atre (Wallace ft Gllmore. managers).—"The Wizard of Oz," on Sept 19, played to a large and appreciative audience. The scenery costumes and electrical effects were the finest ever seen In the city. "Old Jed Prouty," 22, played to a fair house, and gave a good per- formance. "The County Fair." 23, did a good business. "As You Like It" gave a good performance, to a small but appreciative au- dience. "A Game of Hearts," 25, did a fair business, and seemed to please. "On the Frontier" 26, Dainty Paree Burlesquers 28, "On the Road to 'Frisco" 29, "Romeo and Juliet" 30, "The Village Grocer" Oct 1, "Foxy Mrs. Katzenjammer" 2, 3. Empire (Jas. Sullivan, manager).—Kath- erlne Roher opened a week's engagement Sept 21, to a large audience, and business continued good throughout the week. Mildred Holland, In 'The Lily and the Prince." 28; the BoBtonlans, In "Robin Hood," 29; "Widow Dooley's Dream" 30, "Mr. Plpp" Oct 1, " 'Way Down East" 2, "Eight Bells'" 3. Notes. —Richard O'Brien, of this city, has Joined the Aubrey Stock Co Harry Browne, another local boy, Is with the Eu- genie Blair Co. May Lsrkin, a prom- inent lady of thto city, who has an excep- tionally fine voice, has joined the Jerome Sykes Co., In "The Billionaire." • Lawrence.—At tbe Opera House (Grant & Cahn, managers).—Daniel Sully, In "Tbe Old Mill Stream," came, to a fair but appre- ciative audience, Sept. 21. "The Sign of the Cross" drew a good house 23. "The Vol- unteer Organist" bad fair business 24. "Eight Bells," 26, bad a fair house. Coming: Thos. E. Sbea week of 28, "Faust" Oct 6, Clara Turner, commencing 6, continuing through tbe week. Casto Theatre (Al. Haynes, manager).— Tbe bill last week was excellent, and packed houses prevailed at every performance. Week of 28: Edward M. Favor and Edith Sinclair, Mabel Hudson, Harry Brown, Schaefer, Still- well and Schaefer, Valreco Bros., Le Mar and Rehan, O'Brien and West, and Beeson, Mal- com and Beeson. Casino Theatre (W. L. Gallagher, mana- ger).—Business Ib good. Week of 28: Wood end Berry, Kitty Hoffman, tbe Flynns, Maud Thornton, James Brlsiey, Bowen and Griffin, Klldare's Orchestra. ■ Hoi yoke.—At the Opera House (B. L. Potter, manager).—The Ellnore Sisters, In "Mrs. Delaney, of Newport" Sept. 18, came, to fair business. The Bennett-Moulton Co., In repertory, week of 21. drew satisfactory houses. "Foxy Mrs. Katzenjammer," 28, canceled; " 'Way Down East'' 80, Mildred ilollnnd, In 'The Lily and the Prince," Oct. 2; Howe's moving pictures 3, "Tbe Volun- teer Organist" 7, Corse Peyton's Comedy Co. 8-10. Empire Theatre (T. F. Murray, mana- ger).—"The Fatal Wedding," 17-19, packed the house at every performance. Howard Hall, In "The Man who Dared," 21-23, did rood business. "Beyond Pardon" 24-26, ^Wealth and Poverty" 28-30. m Taunton.—At the Taunton Theatre (Cahn k Cross, managers).—The Frankle Carpenter Co. came, week of Sept. 21, In a strong list of plays, to good business. Corse Payton Comedy Co. week of 28. The Eightieth Annual Beistol Cocntt Fair was held 22-24, and was one of the most successful In Its history. A very strong list of vaudeville and acrobatic turns was given, and won hearty applause. 4 '» NEW JERSEY. TEXAS. Houston.—Sweeney ft Coombs' Operc House (Morris C. Mlcbeal, manager).—"Mr. Jolly, of Jollet," dropped In unexpectedly Los Angeles.—At tho Mason Opera House (H. C. Wyatt, manager).—"Dairy Farm" did good business Bept 17-19. Coming: "A Texas Steer" 21-25, Henry Miller and Margaret Anglln, In repertory, 24-20. Mokobco'b Burbank Theatre (Oliver Mo- rosco. manager).—Tho James Nelll Co. closed a very successful season of ten weeks Sept. 20, with "8henandoah," the house being packed to the doors for the final per- formances. The Baker Theatre Co. began a bIx weeks' engagement 20, In "The Liars," to a crowded bouse, and Indications are favorable for a good business. "Christopher Jr." la underlined for 27. _ ._ Kay Del Alar, Lull Grand Opera House (Clarence Drown. 1)n if By ^ CaBtro Babe Prentiss, Dodie Greg- manager).—Walter Sanford s Co. presented ory ' Mam | B Kynn cl(ira Wilson. John fi. "My Jack," to good attendance, week end- -.*'. «- • « - .«--:. ing 10, and on 20 "Tho Power of Gold" was Eut on, to a large bouse. "Tbe Struggle of Ife" Is underlined for 27. Orpheum (Clarence Drown, manager).— People 21 and week: Rio Bros., Almont and Dumont, Fischer and Whacker, Georgo Bchlndlcr, T. Nelson Downs, I/evlne-Came- ron Trio, in "My Deserted Friend;" Mar Sept. 16, but with good advertising effects succeeded In drawing an Immense house and giving a satisfactory show. The Iloyt Comedy Co., 17-10, finished the week at popular price*, to splendid business. Holden Comedy Co. started In for a week 21, with the exception of 28, which was filled by tbe "McFadden's Flat" Co., to magnificent business. Due: Tim Murphy 29, "The Christian" 30, Harry Cor- son Clarke Oct. 1. Root-Gardner Fight .1. Cbas. G. Brian Jr. has been appointed treas- urer of the house, to succeed D. R. Cohen, and Is filling his position admirably. Grand Opera House (Harry Kubn, mana- ger).—Algen Stock Co, entered on Its fifth week 21, to well filled bouses, In such plays rh "The Streets of New York," "Under the Gaslight," "Under Two Flags" and "Married LIfe.' f The New Standard Theatre (Alvldo ft I.osBerre, managers and lessees).—Business closing 23 with the same old nightly cry of standing room only, and business has been of such excellence that the managers ire contemplating another bouse In some otber part of the city to their already large man- agement at an early day. People 21-20: Prank Florence and Marian Moore, Charles and Hattle Verdler, Beulnh De Mon, Loretta Clifton, Lillian Palmer, Pearl Gllmore, Geo. W. Milton, Charles Clark, Tessle Emmons, Fay Del Mar, Lulu Del Mar, tbe Howards, guerlte and Hanley, and Bloom and Cooper, In "A Picture from Life." Notes. —Harry L, Newman, song writer, has been paying Los Angeles a visit James Nelll, who Is a member of the TJnl- voralty of Georgia Chapter, had u his guests Clnrk, Frnest Bailey and S. J. Paul, Noteb. —T. J. Grimes left for New York 18, to join some musical company Fore- paugh ft SellB Brothers' Shows are billing heavily for Oct. 22.... John Callahan, form- erly manager of the Palace Theatre here, arrived from a Western trip 17, and has his eye open for a location for a new vaude- ville tbeatre In the near future. Dallas.—At the Dallas Opera House (Geo. Amy, manager).—The Arnold Btock Co. be- gan a four nights' engagement Sept. 21, to Jjeavy business, at popular prices, "Midnight unquestionably one of the handsomest the- atres In Pennsylvania. Grand Opera Hoube (M. Rels, manager). —"Eben Holden" had fair business 22, tbe Juvenile Minstrels following 24, with fair business. Stetson'B "D. T. C." did big busi- ness 25, 20. Tbe Myrkle-Harder Btock Co., for ten performances, commencing 28, "Lost River" Oct. 2. Notes. —Hargreaves' Circus appeared at Steelton, Pa., 28 Walter Sackett, repre- senting "Lost River," was here 24, 25 Creatore's Band did big business at Car- lisle, Pa., 21 The Welsh Brothers have opened new Winter quarters at Gordonvllle, Pa. On Nov. 1 they will launch "A Mysteri- ous Woman," with V. O. Woodward In ad- vance, and Swift ft Emerson's Boston Min- strels, with Clinton Newton In charge Howard Pew, representing Creatore s Band, waa here 22 Claire Giant, of this city, will not join the "Miss Bob White" Co. this season John Grlffeth presented "Mac- beth" at Carlisle, Pa., 28 The Juve- nile Minstrels appeared at Mlddletown, Pa., Auditorium 28 Catherine McCauley, who had been studying for the stage at a Pittsburg school of oratory, returned to her home In this city 22, and Is seriously 111 with typhoid fever Charles Lovell and John liart opened their glass show at Steelton, Pa.. 28 Charles Glider has joined Stet- son s "U. T. C." show, for advance work. George May will open a "TJ. T. C." show at Jeanette, Pa., Oct 6 Wayne Lyter, of this city, has Joined the Pittsburg Btock Co Edward Barton, of this city, has joined "The Limited Mall" Co I/ew McCord, who has been resting bere, left 26 for New York, where he and his company will open the season at Proctor's, In ''His Last Rehearsal." Mr. McCord will begin preparations for the launching of hla new sketch, "A Study In Red," In the very near future Prof. McBrlde, pianist at Pax- tang Park, has joined the Keystone Dra- matic Company. ■ Scran ton.—At tbe Lyceum (A. J. Duffy, manager).—W. H. Crane comes Oct. 1, 2. Wlllard Spenser's "Mlai Bob White" Co., 25, 26, was received by large and spprecla- tlve audiences. Bertha Garland, In ''Doro- thy Vernon," 22, 28, created a most favor- Jn»- Elisabeth,—Tbe business for week of sentfng a sketch, entitled "The i: U( \ ciHt Widow," the current week. TI.. jL 0 ,?? Troupe of acrobats, six in numb, are7?? on t¥e bill. Other feature!1 Lre"gSS Helena, lyric soprano, who has the miT-? vocal range ever attained by a --,■-, •»«.v" is}}. H. Sioane and Yolande Wallace, r 1on. .11 farce, called "The Plumber;" ti., s>^" Sisters, black face comediennes; «iiUe*Yw! and brother, hoop rollers; Eddie Mack. <w lng comedian, and the blograpb. with nit tures of "The Sleeping Beauty." An VaS" lent bill, week of 217 Included: The fm, Colbys, In a musical act that mod,, a bit• h"t Sartlcularly the work of the two Colby Chii ten, which was especially creditable. Colonial (A F. Marsh, manager) —n.* ney Fagan and Henrietta Byma. artistic dancers, are the leading features of th« bin the current week. The musical part ol Uu programme will be provided by the Whltcer Brothers, who play on many novel lutro ments, and are composers as well. Ihsre Is plenty of comedy, with Btlnson and MertoiL Fisher and Carroll, Jack Norwonh Loui» Dresser, Nelson and Mllledge, FordanS Gehrue, all on the bill. There are also pic- tures by the American vitascope. Stab (Drew ft Campbell, managers) — Hyde 4 Behman's Burlesque Show, the Blue Ribbon Girls, are the attraction current week. Prominent members are: J. Bernard Dyllyn, "The Bad Man from Texas:" Prank Orth and Harry Fern, in a musical sketch- tbe Folly Trio, composed of Willlnm Ward! Pearl Bradburn and George Murphy; Fret and Fields, comedy pair; Glearoy and Rus- sell, singers and dancers, and hessner and Bennett, high class vocalists. Tbe special feature of the performance Is Ned Wayburn't Jockey Club, a pretty terpslchorean noveltj including thirteen girls, and also Ned Wav- burn's Female Minstrels. There la also 1 burlesque, "The Sultan of Half Morocco." Manhattan Beach. —If the weather con- tinues good Mr. Bostock will remain with bis animal exhibition another week, though h> Is not yet ready to make such an announce ment If tbe weather Is bad the last per- formance will be Sunday, Sept. 27, Saturday being children's day, when the gates will be free to all boys and girls. » Dayton.—At the Victoria Tbeatre (C. 0. Miller, manager).—Lizzie Evans appeared la "At Cozy Corners" Sept 28, to a well filled house. Roselle Knott presented "When Knighthood Was In Flower" 25, to good bad- ness. Jas. Whltcomb Riley appears Oct 5. Park Theatre (Harry E Felcht, mana- ger).—"Her First False Step" was the at- traction 21-23. to fair business. "ARuintd Life" drew fairly well 24-26. Coming: Joe Welch, in "The Peddler," 28-30. Soldiebs' Home Theatre. — "Coon Hol- low," 25, was well patronized. Coming: "Slaves of the Mines" Oct 1. Fa in view Park Casino (Lary N. Belst manager).—The vaudeville bill for week of 21 comprised: Pete Baker, Helen La Boast, Fdythe Kern Cole, Delia Hicks, Qulllen, and Kerns and Cole. Business Is good. Tbls wu the last and closing week of tbe season it this theatre. Lakeside Park (Job. A Kirk, manager;. —Closed for the season. BARNcif ft Bailey's Circus comes Oct 1. s Columbus.—At the Great Southern The- atre (L. M. Boda, manager).—"Tbe Sleeping Beauty and the Reast played, to the ca- pacity of this house, week of Sept. 21. High Street Theatre (A G. Ovens. m«n- ager).—"The Moonshiner's Daughter" p)ayed, to 8. R 0., 24-26. "A Ruined Life" 28-30, followed by "The Stain of Guilt" Oct 1-3. Grand Opera. Hodse (A. G. Ovena, man- ager).—"Eben Holden" played, to good houses, Sept. 25, 26. "A Prince of Tatten 28-30. Empire Theatre (H. Wiseman, manager). —"Alabama" played, to B. B. O., week of Sept. 21. Week of 28, "An Enemy to the King." i Steabenvllle.—The Grand Opera House (W. R. Llpps, manager).—Al. H. Wilson, In "A Prince 0/ Tatters,'' did well Sept fa. "Arizona" 80, "Shooting the Chutes Oct. 3. Notes.— The Nellie Long Stock Co. was in Rochester, Pa., laBt week, and It Is one « the best stock companies playing at popular prices. Edgar Jones, who Is an old Steucen- vine boy, Is fast coming to the front In nil chosen profession T. 8. Molleston W left for an extended trip of the W est alter closing a very successful season at staniua Park. . Sept. 21 was fair. At the Lyceum Theatre I Drake ft Klroy, managers), ''When Women Sandusky—At the Nielsen Opera hot" Love" came Bept 17-10, to fair returns. (Geo- A. Boeckllng, manager).— *™ ■"Ph. Di»^m «# . vi„>,..• ^.™« oi .... of Keys" had fair patronage Sept. ^ 1 -„." « Ham Owen, In "When Loals XI Wns King. gave an excellent performance, to nn apF^ clatlve audience, 23. Bookings: A iwj Wanted" 24, Thos. B. Alexander,, In M« the Thome." 28: "Hearth and Home a, 'The Two Johns" 80. _ M Marlon.—At the Grand Opera Bouw (Cbas. E. Perry, manager).—The S. R. <* sign has been out week of Sept. -i j» week) for the Verna May Stock £0. «""J arlne Wlllard, In "The Power B<'t ln 2 nl ,5 Throne," comes 28, "When the Bell Tow 80, "On the Stroke of Twelve" Oct. 3. ♦*♦ MICHIGAN. - Saginaw—Academy of Music l' 0D ° |o £ Davidson, manager).—The Davidson bi?" Co. closed a week's engagement sept. * • playing to capacity throughout the TO Excellent company. "A Little Om^st. -* came to a gooS house. Gus Bun 9 ; ^TO 2-., drew good business. Mrs. Le > l "?£'y Jefferson De Angells 28, "Just Stnia £°» 20, "The Two SlBters'' 80, Duff '^Ajii Oct 1, Andrew Eobson 2, "Quint; aou- Sawyer" 3, Lulu Glaser 8. _ , , ,. s B o Jefpebs' Theatre (T. D. B*m' c ';:'i. n|5 Marks, managers).—Week Sept. -=>• t^ and .Mice McAvoy, Newell and N wo. d Russell and La Petite Grace, A?^ Ross, Freeman, Frisk Co., Alf. Holt. ■ — ,«• Bay City—At Washington ^l^W drew 'Tbe Shadows of a Night" came 21, and was to have remained until 23, but 22, 23 tbe house wbb dark. "The Sign of the Four," opened 24-28, to comfortable business. "A Great Game" 28-30, "Looping tbe Loop" Oct 1*3. Jacobs' Theatre (G. W. Jacobs, mana- ger).—"The Smart Set" came 17, to large business, and gave an excellent sbow. "Lost River" came 19, to good business. "A Great Temptation" came 21, to a fair bouse. "The Silver Slipper" arrived 23, to capacltv. The Blondells came 24, to medium sized' audi- ence. "Tbe Fatal Wedding" 20, Elizabeth Kennedy, in "As You Like It" 28; "The Professor's Love Story" 20, the Oriental Burlesquers Oct. 2, Grace George, In "Pretty Peggy," 3 : "Peck's Bad Boy" 5, Henry K. Dlxey, In "Facing the Music, 1 ' 6: "The Way- ward Son" 7, ST^'A Working Girl's Wrongs" 0, 10. , I ■ , Pnterson—At the Paterson Opera House (John J. Goetscblus, manager).—Paul Gll- more delighted Paterson theatregoers on Thursday evening, Sept 24. and the balance of the week, presenting" "The Mummy and the Humming Bird." Mr. Gllmore was ably supported, and his work was capital. He was exceedingly well liked. The entire week, commencing Mondoy, 28, Is taken np by the Chester De Vondo Stock Co., under the dl- tcctlon of Phil Levy. Booked: Henry E. P'-jey Oct 5. "Night Before Christmas" 0, 7, "Why Women Sin" 8-10. Buor Theatre (Mrs. Ben Leavltt owner and manager).—As usual, business was grat- ifying at this house week of 21, the Impe- rials furnishing the entertainment. Spark- ling burlesques and clever olio numbers at- tracted the local lovers of vaudeville. The Merry Maidens opened Monday, 28, for week. Coming, the London Belles week of Oct 6. Penciling*. —It Is expected that work on the proposed new Majestic Theatre will be started early tbls month, ♦ *♦ — Everett Butterfleld Is engaged by Sterl- ing ft Cornell for the Edwin Holt Co., In "The Cardinal" Daunt, manager).—"Tbe Two_ "JREi imw a fair sized audience Sept. 1<- .-" ..51 from Home" had n top heavy house >» ^ Plunkard" did a big business, ma •■« „, night. 10, filling the bouse sw «r*J S "A Little Outcast" had a large '"'p^te "The Two Sisters" will srrlye Oct. 1. ., 5, Lady Berlnthla'a Secret nai- - M|d . house Sept 22. "On the Bridge _ -' w ^ night" came, to big business, 23. ' oA i, ters. In "Just Struck Town," ^°^'.,. r » t Jeffe rson De^jjrells. In 'The Tore^r.