The New York Clipper (October 1903)

OCTOBER 10. THE NEW YORK CLIPPER: 78f> Proctor's Flfty-cliclitb, Street Thc- «(rc (J. Austin Fyncs. general ninnngor).— i-ir Iho present week Davis and Darcy ..nouut ll'« romntille piny, In six scenes, ■Mm V Murlon Crawford's novel, iind drnina- \*£a by Lorliner Stoddard, "In the Palace • ihe King." Tlie attention of the audience u-as held from the opening to the close of i up nlay. the members oe the cast giving au .vcnlv good Interpretation of the several haractors. Applause was freely bestowed uiion' Hie healthy sentiments which occur dur- ing 'he play's action. Isabcile Evesson, iu iSS character of Dona Maria Dolores, was ;,. recipient of several curtain calls, in wblfh Alfred Holllngsworth, as Dan John, shared. The Bcenlc equipments used by Viola Allen In the original production on Broadway were in evidence at this house. a full auditorium witnessed the opening, Monday, Oct. 5. The cast in full follows: iiou John, of ■Austria, Alfred Holluigv.vorlh ; Phillip lli King of Spain, Ruymond Capp: inriilnnl Louis De Torrs, Joseph Duval; Antonio Perez, Arthur Snyder; Miguel de Aniona, Mark Kent: Captain de Mendoza, ']■ Cambeldo; Don Lope Zapatha, James T. Mnlone: Don Manuel, Cortland Hopkins; hon Jnmle, Fred Walker; Don Rodeilego, Klclinrd Freeman: Master of Ceremonies, Cbns. Frank; Pedro, Charles Converse; lielgo, Richard Shaw; Elexo, Henry Par mids; Eudaldo, Joseph Lewis; Dona Maria Dolores, Isabelle Bvesspn; Ana de la Cerdo, 4 ana Laying: DOM Inez de Mendoza, Adele Clare; The Dowager Duchess of Medina SI- ilon:i, Helen Melville: The Duchess of Alva, Muriel McArthur: -Madame la Comtesse de itniune, Alyce Keenan; Dona Meucla, Mar- garet Hamilton; Anne, Queen of Spain, Jane Tarry. Sunday's concerts were, as usual, . successful In cringing out crowds. Next week "for Her Children's Sake" Is the un- derlining. Broadway Theatre (A. W. Dingwall, manager).—On Monday evening, Oct. 0, u. Mr audience assembled here to witness Orrln Johnson's metropolitan debut as a star and the first local production of "Hearts Cour- ageous," a dramatization, in four acts and live scenes, of Hallle Ermlnle Hives' novel of the same name, with Ramsey Morris and Franklyn Fyles responsible for the stage ver- sion. The first presentation of the work was given at the New Powers' Theatre, lirund Rapids, Mich,, on Aug. 20, by Mr. Johnson and his company. The whirl of events In the play concern the adventures of the Marquis de la Ronerle, who visits the American colonies in 177G to deliver a cheer- ing message from the King of France. Sits- Kiting that the loyal American subjects of iiii- English king will have been Informed of lils contemplated visit and Its Import, the marquis arranges matters in such manner as id give the impreslon that he has died and lieen burled at sea, and In reality lands as l.ouis Armand, his own secretary. Briefly, be .succeeds la hoodwinking the English governor nf Virginia and bis' staff, and Is hired by iho governor to pose as the real marquis (himself) and send doctored messages to I/mis XVI, of France, In order that no oilier messenger may be sent by the French •iinnnrch. The marquis then promptly foils In love with a Virginian girl, and later, In » moment of peril, entrusts to her keeping ilie real pnpers from tils king, exacting a promise from her that she will place them lr, Benjamin Franklin's hands. This she suc- ceeds In doing, after surmounting many ob- stacles, and the papers are delivered Just ns the meeting for the signing of the Declar- ation of Independence is held. The mar- quis and his lady are subsequently rescued Irom n dangerous position by the arrival ot Lafayette, and all ends with the happiness i..tu,irnv, auu nil CUU9 Willi IUC lUipUlQeSS ullh which stage love Is usually arranged. The play gives no promise of making a lasting impression within our gates, for, like the majority of dramatized novels, some lu- sidloiis germ seems to have attacked It, with, the result that irrelevant situations abound, and the story lacks the sustained Interest that theatregoers demand. This does not mean that there are no redeeming features in the work, for several love scenes ore pret- tily constructed, and occasionally a well ar- rnuged Wt of more Intense writing Is brought hi light, But 'tie piece lacks the enduring qualities which bright dialogue and snappy Nceiies give to a play, and its weakness Is luo conspicuous to be outweighed by the few meritorious portions shown. It Is most regrettable that the authors missed a splen- did opportunity for dramatic writing in the scene where the exterior of Independence ■ mil Is shown, for expectation ran high as the time for thin act approached, but the < nances there presented were not fully taken advantage of. Orrln Johnson, in the leading rule, acted with some degree of success, bis love scenes being played with sincerity and good effect. But there was not the expected strength shown in the delivery of his mora ivrlous lines, although a very friendly au- dience gave him many curtain calls, and a speech wns demanded and given. A decided acting triumph was won by W. S. Hart, ns Patrick Henry, and tho audience pla'nly teoognJMd the worth of the Impersonation, and regretted that the role was not a lunger one. Mr. Hart's line elocution- ary skill made the character stand JK prominently, and In one scene, where Iho "L lierty or Death" phrase came as a conclusion to an oration delivered by Henry, the applause was long and hearty. Theo- dore Hamilton Imparted dignity and con rtderablc Interest to the role of the Governor or "Virginia, and Maude Fealy, as leading liuly. acted well. Miss Fcalv Is steadily Im- proving In her work, and her present Im- personation It one anon which she may Justly pride herself, although there arc a L°w 'aults, particularly In enunciation. John J. Sullivan wns effective as a redcoat vlllnln »f a mild 1yoe, and Charles R. Gilbert did \ery creditably as Lord Fairfax. The pro- iiiti'llon was well staged and moved with unusual speed for an opening night. The. '■ast: Louis Armand. Orrln Johnson; Lord I'unmore. Theodore Hamilton; Patrick Hcn- jy. \Y. 8. Hart; Lord Fairfax, Charles R. '•'Inert; Captain Jarrat, John T. Sulllvnn; Hurnnby Rolpb, Daniel Jarrett; Philip Frc- Jinu, Frank M. Stammers; Francis Byrd, < arey Livingstone; Oulmette, Thomas II. i°P : Joseph Callaway, John C. ronton; John Dickinson, Hector Dion; Colonel Dun- das, Edward S. Tllden: Colonel Williams, 'linrlcs M. Staley; Mnrnuls De Lafa- jette, James J. Farusworth; Captain Foy, Louis Bishop nail; Hookc. James Cody: Arthur Owynnc, George S. Fisher Jr.: Will label, Bennett Plielan; Servnnt, Wllllnm mnze: Anne Tlllotson, Maude Foaly; Mrs. '•yrd, Eleanor Carey: Uctey Byrd, AgnoH Palmer: Bonella. Maude Monroe; Mildred 'arey, Harriet Worthlngton; Paulino Cabell, ''earl M. Butterflcld. criterion Theatre (Charles Frolunnn, tnanagi.|).-HCliarles Ilnwtrcy. In "The Man from Blnnkle.v's," began Ills fourth week Oct. _<-«paclty business continues, New York Theatre (Klaw k Erlanger, managers).—"Ben Hur" entered on Its third week Oct. ft. The audiences Iiero tested iho house to Its capacity. H.]ilclcerboelter Theatre (Al. Hayraan nnnuger)—The Rogers Brothers, In "Tho opers Brothers In London," entered on 'leir fifth week Oct. 0. Tremendous busi- ness still rules. Cnaino (Sam S. & Leo Sbubcrt, mana- gers)—"The Runaways," with Fay Temple- on, Is now In Its twenty-second week and last fortnight. „„£ elB . ,co Theatre (Dnvld Bclasco. mana- ff r >:r-planche Bates, In "The Darling of ;he Gods" |g now ln i lcr fourth week. Good """mess Is still the report from here. Princes* Theatre (Sam S. RJVubcrt, man- 'ST.'-T"The Ear! of PawtucTieT T ""entered n " Us fourth weex Oct. G. Business Is good, n « usual. Herald Square Theatre (Charles Kroh- m »n. mannger,). T -Jnhn Drew, In "Captain iJieprHy |, now In his fourth and I »«£*°/ C i* 0 f'" /F^eniy-ihlrd Street The- Afler ff'i-teWl ^nes, general manager"! Altai u long absence from the local sluco here "So Oet K "r. ! Vl l t,vo ,ur « u »M»B sketch e»ii»I*..i ma » savc '. llt ,ue matinee, ■ sketch called "Ole Virginia In 187-'" hue at the evening performance he presented •Council for the Defence," which will hi. retained ns his bit: throughout the week In nrt ".'he: 1 : """' Mr " '«""*'» «I apTendldlyl and I here were many among Ills auditors who regretted that this player hull for w long shunned Hie metropolis. Adgle'slions Ji\™ UW."' t0 ,«" w,th Pnnlcular lev m^ih'lh 1 ' Sl "-' r Qnd (nrr011 O"" »<""rs \ciy much their own way In tho matter of ^ISw 11 ,? h' m 1 ' aK »i"" t "* n^ver seemed to show to better at vuntngo than on the 3B5J8LSP hel ' p -, ■*" Avon Comedy piur contilbutcil a good act, and Zeda aud Dilla JS^SSH* £, om . wn , 1 ' Mtl'frtory results iL^ ,nd M 1) ' < V plell8lu K offering by Pauline = axl >n cowd not rcaeonably bo expected to go wltfc anything but marked npprovul, and Klein and Clltton had the rigiit sort of material to recommend them, and knew tvS , ,»i ,rcse n t '.' ,0 . ""vantage: Keeler anil Don did well In Juggling tents, liberally iseasoned with comedy, una Lo Sinythe nn'd Abncco, acrobats ami barrel Jumpers, per- formed their act to the accompaniment of applause. Thnrley McAvoy, In songs, nnd the kalatocimoscope completed the bill. Dewey Theatre (Sullivan & Kraus, man- agers).— Xln natrons of the Dewey packed the house at both performances on Monday. Oct. 5, ns an Intended compliment nnd royal welcome to Roblc's Knickerbocker Bur- lesqueis. For many seasons past Manager Ilobles attractions have succeeded In draw- ing the full patronage of this house, as his motto, "nothing better, and very few jib good, has been proven and accepted as u fact in this city's burlesque houses. Mon- day was this season's first metropolitan bow for tuc company, nnd tho cordiality of the welcome gave an added eclat to the occasion. Mr. Itoble bas, If possible, this season staged his burlesque even more lavishly than In any former season. The costumes arc sim- ply gorgeous and the settings would do credit to any Hrondwnv production seen la recent years. The light effects arc expertly handled, giving the rich costumes a daz- zling brilliancy, but It is ln the concerted numbers and ensembles, evidencing the most perfect rehearsals of a company strong in point ot numbers, and equally so In capa- bility, that this organization excels many of Its compeers. The burlesque, "The Isle of Dinky Doo," which gained fame last sea- son, Is retained as the piece de resistance for this season, and to say that It Is ren- dered even better than ever before Is about the highest compliment possible to say of it. Clyde Darrow is again the charming Llkey Llkey, and her work places her In the very front rank of actresses in this Hue of stage endeavor. Her reception was pro- nounced, and the lady fully deserved It. Walter Kelly, as King Irongrlp, was efficient In every sense of the word, una every member of the cast did tbelr allotted work well. Tho opening scene, the "Isle of Dinky Doo," with Its splendid setting nnd the Jewel Ballet, gained an outburst of applause when the curtain rose. The burlesque closes with a grand Amazonian march, and no better llnule has been seen here In many a season. The show opens with a roaring farce, en- titled "Riley's Speech," during which ex- cellent comedy and musical numbers abound, prominent among vlilch was the Knicker- bocker Four (Packard, Kelly, Williams und Shilling). In one of the best vaude- ville olios seen here this seooon these acts won unstinted applaote: The Juggling Nor- mans, l'runk Finney, Rid and Gilbert. Haw- thorne und Burt, and the Amatos. The full etut of "The Isle of Dinkey Doo:" King Irongrlp, Walter Kelly; Sandy De Monte, A. Amuto; Jakey Mott, Frank Burt; Patsy Dooley. F. Finney; Tl-Ed, John II. Reld; Musi Hnvce, Ella G'lbert; Kcrlulu, Alleene Vincent; Llkey-Llkey, Clyde Darrow; Prince Softshoi s, Thud. Packard; Kullco, Minnie Amat; Sallco, Scllna Adams; Bolico, Minnie Aldrich: Follco, Violet Lee; Sapllo. lula Raymond; Dailco, Virglc Lawson; Somlio, Jean Mortimer: Attlco, Cecil Waldron: Bat- tlco, Helen Rogers; Eatlco, Lillian Rogers; Hafllco, Nellie Knrle; Jnccio, Laura Law- son ; I, alien. Lucy Ilnrron; Mnmlco, Pearl King: Opplco, Muttle Stone: Popplco, Klsle Vaughn. Executive staff of Roble's Knicker- bockers: Louis Roble, manager; Aurello Coccla, stage director; Tom Carey, master of properties; George May, musical director; B. C. Hummond, master mechanic: Joseph Itoble, busluc&s manager. Next week, Clark's Runaway Girls. Miaer'n Bowery Theatre (Edwin D. Miner, manager).—Fred Irwin's Big Show opened to good business Monday, Oct. G, and the bill seemed to please thoroughly. It has been changed somewhat since the earlier New York engagements, and Includes: "Un- der the Bamboo Tree," Bennett and Revere; Lawrence and Edwards, Mabel (.'urew and Gertie Hayes, the Eight Champions, singers ' nnd dancers: Palfrey and Hilton, ln their novel 'cycling act, and Willie Weston. Next week, the Crocker Jacks. 1.1.ml on Theatre (James H. Curtln. man- ager).—The Brigadiers arc filling their first Now York date for this season here this week. Business was excellent on Monday evening, Oct. 5. A company of capable per- formers united their best efforts to present a satisfactory programme, aad succeeded very well. "At Newport" was the title of the first part. As Harry Queer, Llda Dexter iigaln demonstrated her ability as leading boy, and Nellie Burt, as the leader of the four hundred, looked nod acted well. Will Scott, Ed. Wyerson, Fred Howe, John A. West, Pat White nnd Wally Star were seen In suitable comedy roles, and Ruth Burnett, Ada Prcscott, Audora Held, LUllo Diamond. Nellie Stapleton and Muzette Sutherland were attractive members. "Society Debu- tantes," "Tho Regatta Girls." "The Grass Widows," "The Tennis Girls," "The Newport Chappies" nnd "A Lovely I>ny for a Walk were attractive show numbers, handsomely staired. The olio presented Nellie Burt, with songs: Burnett and Wyerson. In n comedy sketch, ln tramp make up: John A. West, who performed his musical act In the rldleu- loiis Brownie costume: Hedrlx nnd Prcscott, In n clever dancing act, which earned them several recalls: Howe and Scntt, cotnedmnx. In Hebrew dialect; Brothers Martlne, comedy nerobuts, and Tnitcott, tho coon, .should-. "Seeing Now York" concluded the perform- ance In good style, and the comedy III kern- ing wllli ibn title kept tho iiudleiien laugh- ing. "The Mountaineers" and "Kllzn Juno Ju'eekn" were Interpolated with good effect. Harrv Mnitell is proprietor of the Blirn- filers': Charles l'\ Cromwell, manager: W. II. HdlltttPfC miihlcnl director: Harry Conrt- lnml. elcclrleliin. Next week, tho Rcntz- Sa AcadelIuV «r Muslo (Gllmore & Tomp- kins, malingers). — Charles Warner, m ••Drink," began his fourth week Oct. 0. This spacious house Is none loo large for the crowds win. are anxious to witness Mr. Wnrner's artistic work. Fourteenth Street Theatre <3. Wes- ley Rosenquest. manager).—Andrew Muck. In "Arrnh iia-1'ogiie," beenn his ilftb week Oct. .1. Mr. Mack's popularity Is reH|Kinslble for drnwlne crowded bouses. HI Jon Theatre (H. B. Sire, manager).— wiiiinm CcUkr. ta "J?w«iiiV ''»V' r(, i„ < i" his sixth week Oct. 5. Tills play will remain the attraction until 8, when Mr. (oilier will he seen In ills new play, Are iou My F Weber *• Fields' M»*4—Mall (Water h Fields, managers).—"Wlioop-D-e-Doo Is now In Its third week. It Is ono of the brightest nnd best Interpreted burlesques ever .put on at this house, and the'public rush for seats Is enormoilt, Victoria Theatre (Oscar Hammerstcln, inauugcr).-/riie v ou Tllzer Opera Co. on Monday night, Oct. r.. gave the that-New York presentation »t "Tn,) Fisher Maiden,' - u cpinio opera, In two nets, hook by Arthur J. Lamb, und music by Harry Von Tllzer. The work was orlgimiliy produced Sept. it ?.' the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. Pa. J lie story In brief !s: Marjory, the belle of the village, in order to inherit ;i fortune, must be married wlihln a week from tin- time the anion of the opera begin*. She Is In love wilh Kill llobsiny, whom she hasn't seen since she wns three years old, and whose photograph she cherishes. Sir tlcorge i.Ilding arrives, accompanied by his band nod his doctor, who bus proscribed a wed- ding for him, nnd since Marjory, true to tJie Ideal of her childhood, refnuos'to rhoose be- tween her suitors, Sir George induces a young aallor to make himself up to re- semble Bobstay. In the meantime two secret society members arrive, looking for this same Bill Bobstay. Marjory Is about to wed the suppositious Bobstny, but in prevented by Mnydee, a South Sea Island lady, who claims Bobstay had deserted her years ago. A lottery is held to decide which one shall marry Ilolistny, and MnrJory, suc- cessful In the Issue, prepares to wed. In the meantime the two secret society members capture Bobstay, "and though be reveals his identity, are going to kill him anyway, but arc compelled to spare him. because he Is one of their organization, the "Open nnd Above Board" Secret Society. The original Bill Bobstay arrives on the scene and makes love to Sir George's daughter, which is wit- nessed by Marjory, who thereby convinced of her old lover's faithlessness, turns for conso- lation to Benedict Sevan, and the usual nappy ending results. The libretto wns a little slow at times, but there nro many bright spots in it. redolent with merriment. Too much praise cannot be bestowed upon the work of Hairy Von Tllzer; his music sparkles with melody from beginning to end, nnd every number was greeted wilh prolonged applause by an audience which packed the bouse. The scenery, particularly In the second uct, was hnadsome and appropriate, the costumes were pretty without being gorgeous, and tho i-horus was above the average. Altogether, "The Fisher Maldeu" gives promise of a long nnd successful run. Edna Branson, ns Marjory, wus pretty nnd pctlw, vlth a very sweet voice which she uses well. Her songs, "I'm n Fisher Mnlilen" nnd "A Daughter of the Moon am I." were enthusiastically re- ceived. Al. H. Weston made a decided hit with n "Laughing Song." Chns. Warreu, Al. Sbean and J. Francis Sulllvnn were the fun mnkers and made the most of their respective roles, Mr. Shenn being particu- larly strong In his comedy work. lleHsle Tanuehlll cupltlv.ited the audience with her song, "Mnydee." The cost In full: Sir George (Hiding, Roht. Lett; Dullovltcb, (Mias. Warren: Grlmsky, Al. 8henn: Bene- dict Sevnn, Harry Short; Jack Tnggs, J. Francis Sulllvnn; Bill Bobstay, Tom Col- lins ; Harry Goodwill, George Tannery; Robt. Luckstone. Geo. J. MarFarlane; Simon Sax, Al. II. Weston: Dr. Grip, Frank Smiley: (Minister, Sydney A. Harris: Photographer. James Wallace; Marjory, Edna llronson: Mnydee, Bessie Tunneblll; Georglana, Rose La Harte: Ethel, Elaine Selover: Mabel, Dorothy Jordan : Tipple, Frances Cameron. Pastor's Theatre (Tony Pastor, mniin- §er).—The bill here this week Is surely Iversltied, and. In fact, nearly runs the gamut of vaudeville specialties. The bill. has also the merit of containing not one net that Is not above mediocrity. The names are those of tried performers who have won their way here by the excellence of their work nnd conscientious effort to please. Klein, Ott Bros, and Nlckcrsoii, who stylo themselves, "The Americun Kings of Melo- dy," head the bill, and Hint their export instrumental work was appreciated wob evi- denced by the innnv encores accorded them. Lillian and Shorty'Do Witt caused roars ot laughter as the llllputlnn comedian and Hie soubretle; Harry Bartlett and Letha Col- lins gave entire satisfaction In an original specialty: -The Watermelon Trust," nn net composed of four colored comedians and one woman, did excellent cburaeter chnnges and scored n si-ccess; Drawee is r.urc to juggle IiIh way plensnntly with any audience; Ilealy and Fnrninn are the best dancing team seen . here ln many a season: the Gnrdea Trio, In "Who's tho Teacher?" Slijnor JIaceo anil his intelligent dog, Mike: Gregory nnd Dn- l-fcll, novelty foot balancers; Sheridan nnd Forest, comedy sketch; Letto und Dcllo, comedy acrobats: Mr. nnd Mrs. Llyn Bruce, romedv sketch, entitled "On Trial," nnd the vltngrnph arc Included In this week's bill. Business continues to the capacity. Circle Theatre (Percy 0. Williams, man- ager).—The season may be said to be In full swing here, as last week's business wns largely In excess of nny preceding week. With the popular and talented Mario Dressier heading this week's bill, the two largest houses of the season assembled on Mouday. Oct. 5, nnd the first appearance of ' the lndv was signaled by a generous out- burst of applause, which wns Intended as an evidence of genuine appreciation of her talents ns un entertainer, nnd ln recognition of her efforts to pleusc the patrons bore during previous engagements. This week's bill ulso contains the names of people prominent In vaudeville, ns follows: Lew Sully, "llic Minstrel Comedian," who 1ms surely the gift of creating mirth and Jollity: Ernest Hognn and Mat tie Wilkes, In a melange of comedy and music: Collins and Hart, who are Justly termed "The Two Strong Men:" Hnle end Francis, in neat and clever Juggling, also Introducing the animated hoops: Hal Ste- phens, in his realistic Iniltntlotis; Dnlley and Hilton, in "Just a Little Nonsense," who were n. feature of the bill: Laura Bennett, as "The Girl from the Farm." who wus ex- cclleut: Satsmun. a clever Japanese equili- brist, nnd the vltngraph closes the show. Keith's Theatre (13. F. Albee. genern manager).—There has lieeu a corking good hill prcparrd this week for the hosts of pa- trons of this criterion home of the vaude- villes. Packed to Hie very doors was the (onditlon of things when the curtain rosi. upon the opening number on Monday, Oct. f>. Ned Wnyburii's Minstrel Misses top the bill. In the net which was one of last Hum- mer's hits of tho season at u Hronilwny Thialre. To those of the Keith patrons who linil not seen It Hie very novelty of Its In- (■option, and the clever manner 111 which It is put together, was nn ngreeiible surprise, anil II also bore repetition well Willi those who tin11 injoved Mr. Wnyhurn's best ef- forts In vaudeville productions since he llrat began in tills line of work. The other lop line nets for this week are: Sny- der and Buckley, musical eomeilluns: .fumes Hiirrlg.ni. who Juggles nnd does Ills origi- nal eiiinedv talk: II. 3, Jose, the eoiiliu- lenor: Irfis Molnsso, expert dancers: Chns. Leonard Fletcher, In an original monologue; A. It. ItobhlllH, n dexterous 'cyclist; Delniore nnd l,ee. revolving ladder; Johnson and Weils, singers and dainer*; Kstelic Wor- dette nnd Co.. In a sketch; John Henly, black face act: Keller, on (he bounding wire: tenure and St. Clnlre, comedy aketch: Ihe He Muths, dancing specialty, aad Hie bl'igruph. Oarrlck ThentrelCliarles Frolunnn.man- ager).—Muxlno Elliott, In "Her Own Wsy," begun her aecoml week Oct. R, The piny has been well ntluidul, and pecuniary success seems assured. Garden Theatre (Charles Frohman. man- ager).—"Ulysses" began Its fourth week Oct. '' Mas. AtnOEMl Jau-fb, who will conduct the Metropolitan School of Mnjlc. of which Helnrich CBnried • Is-the heSHT arriveO TTcre Inst week. Accompanying her was her sou, Ferdinand Jsger, a baritone singer, who will. take part In the forthcoming production of Partlfal." Mmillion Square Thralre (Slim S, & l.ee Shuiiert, managers).—(Julto a number of iuijiortuiit Iinppeuiugs occurred, hero on Oct. ii. Perhaps the most Important wus the rei.peulng of the house under new niiui- ngement, the Shuiiert Brothers having ac- quired ihe Ionic. The night wns alntt Im- portant In Hint It again brought before >b- New York public a revival of Frances Ajmar .Mathews' piny, "Pretty Peggy," with I trace Clearse In her charming portrayal of t'rir. The size of the audience, lis eiilhusl- iisin, nnd Hie cordiality of the welcome ten- dered to Miss George was a well deserved Irlbuato to the actress, who had won marked fnvor in her delightful rendition of "Pretty l'oo-gy" on Broadwr.y six months ugo. There were very many In the largo audience who had been merry and snd In turn wilh Peggy during Hie former run of the piny, nnd some doubt was B M trt Mrn ns lo the possibility of confining tin; proper presentation of tho piny within the singe limits of the theatre. iiit as wns proven, nothing is impossible to William A. Brady, who staged the origi- nal production, and wns very much In evidence In this revival. Everything which marked Its former success on Broadway in the way of stage settings nnd environ- ment was In evidence on Monday night. The curtain rose unon the circus booth In Fownes' Court, Dublin. Identically ns It did upon the larger stage, and the scene was eipmlly as effective. The three other scenes were not In the least handicapped for want of stage room. Of Miss George's work It was observable that she has improved In her conception of Peggy. In tie earlier scenes she was more nnctlous, and In her denunciation of UnrHok, at the end of act ;t, she surprised her audience wilh the In- tensity of her work, Robert Lorain was ngaln the ardent, vacillating David Oar- rlck, and he portrayed the various light* nnd similes of Hnrrlek'a chnracter admirably well. Others who were cnnltnl In the-lr sev- eral roles were: Donald MacLuron, ns Sir Charles lloiibury; Lizzie Conway, as Mrs. Wellington: Derondn Mayo, who was new In the character part of Polly Wofllogton, nntl Orlln Kyle, ns Paul cavendish. Follnwlng Is the cast In full : Frederick, Prince of Wale-, James M, llnvrmnn : Knrl of f holmonilclar, Adolph Hernnrd : Sir Charles Hunl.ury, Don- ald MnrLnren; Captain Cholniotuloley, Klngsley Benedict; Captain Calcrnft. Wnlter Pennington: Colley t'lbher, Burt Tiiciiuin ; Mrs. WolDngtou. Ll7.ile Conway; Polly Wof- llngton. Derouda Mnyo; Peg Wofllngtoti, Grace George: John Rich, William T. Bow- man : George Anne Bellamy. Ivy Troiitman ; Orlando, Addison March : Jneipies, Fred (j. Swift: Banished Duke. Henry March; Au- drey, Francis Leigh ; David Gnrrlck, Robert Lnrnlne; Eva Norell, Norali l.iimlsoii ; Mndnme Violunte. Miss M. Renseulor; Paul Cavendish, Orlln Kyle: Cherry, Justine Cult- lag: Charlotte, Violet .Moore: Estrella, Bertha Tucmnn; Nan, floso Doyle; Elsie, Berlle Keller: Rosa. Mnry Thomns; Mme. Fl- bert, Lily Cnlder: M. Le CUM, Edward Bur- gess; ItliigmiiNter, .lumen J. Brown; Ilennelt LuilL'dctt, Wllllnm D. Gllson ; Caroline, Agnes He Lane; Phoebe, Anne Albert: Stint, Wll- llnm llungi-rforil: Forties, Hurry Link. Ex- ecutive stnff for William A. Brady: Manager, Bernard A. Itelnohl; press representative, dimming Pollock ; stuge manager. Hurt Too. man; master carpenter, George neatly ; elec- trician. John Emtio; master of proper lies, Edward Roland; wardrobe mistress, Ella Torrance. The engagement of Miss George, in .'.Trellv Peggy," Is limited lo four weeks. Earl C. King retains his old position as resi- dent manager of the theatre, for tho Shu- iiert Brothers. Daly'a Theatre (Daniel Frolunnn, mana- ger).—"Three Little Maids" entered on Its sixth week Oct. !i. The public's fancy has been completely cnptlvaled by this produc- tion. Mnrray mil Theatre (Henry V, Don- nelly, manager).—"Under Cover," with Ed- ward Marrlgnu, In now In Its fourth week. Big buslnns still rules. Atlantic Garden (W. Kramer's Sons, managers).—The Novel Comedy tjuariet, tin. Crater Trio, character dancers; Toledo nnd Price, acrobatic comedy gyuiiiiisls; Cecilia l.nvellc, operatic vocalist; Almo, Ihe acro- batic tramp, nnd Prof. Myers' cinemato- graph are tie attractions for this week tit Iho Atlantic Garden. A htupknth' matinee of tho Stunhope- Whentcrott Dramatic School wus given ou Tuesday, Sept. 2l>, at Ihe Savoy Theatre. Five one act plays were given by the stu- dents, nnd general good work was done In Ibe different sketches. In "Nora" llerulcn Golden, the young lady who played the title role, did so with particularly good effect, anil proved worthy of the wni-m npplnitsu given lier. while throughout the afternoon there were disclosed Hushes of ability In other stu- dents, which made the occimlon an Interest- ing one. The plays and acts fallow : "Sunlit Ponlnskl," by C. I'. Alexander: Prince Ivan Ponlnskl, ltoliert Nicholas; in lunar I'utoff, Clyde Hyer -, Boris Hoskollnoff, S. K. Blnlre; Sonln Ponlnskl, llernlce Golden, "White Llll'cs," by Marie Louisa King: Mrs. Lor- raine, Mrs, Goldfinch : Bessie Vale. Hndena de (iulbcrt; Julian Valnier, ltoliert Nicholas: Katie, May Offen. "Norn," by Itncbel Crotli- ers: Mrs. Cornelius Riiymoiiil-lloiiiney, Mrs, Goldfinch: Mrs. Angelina Lllllbrldge, Ade- laide Matt hews; Mrs. Lcnnurd HTtchcuck, Alice Ilrlltnlu: Mrs. Thomas .1. Raymond, May Offen; Nora, llernlce Golden ; Dan, Uu- ilena lie Gulden ; Thomas J. Iliiyiuoiid, John Westermmi Jr.; Murk Itayniiuul, S. K. Blnlre: Leonard Hitchcock, Chan Clinndus: Jasper, Edward Hustings. "Grlngoim, the Bal- lad Monger," adapted from the French by Arthur Shirley: Louis XI, Chun Chundos; Grliigolrc. John Westerniun Jr. ; Simon, S. K. Blaire: Ollver-Ie-Duvlii, Clyde I Iyer; Jenn- ette, Mnrjorte Race; Nlcoll, Alice Brltlnlii, "The Three Miss Biddies," by Alice Yules Grant; Bessie Diddle. Alice Brit tain ; Oram Blddle. Ilndcnii de (Iulbcrt; Aline Riddle, Adelaide Matthews; Regluulil, Itonnld, Ral- ston, Clyde Hyer. Al.rREn Hkiitx, tho lender of tho Melro- polltun Opera House Orchestra, returned to New York Inst week from a three months' sojourn In Europe. Harlem.—At Iho lliirleia Opera House (Alox. Lltchcnxlclti, inn linger).—Marie Ca- hlll. In "Nntiey Brown," is the attraction for Oils week, mid every indication points lo n profitable engagement. The house was Piled from top lo bottom on Monday night, Oct, ft, nnd tlie reception accorded tho star nnd her company was most cordial. Tho Monday night concerts nro proving n suc- cess. Nextiweek, "The Sliver Slipper." Wkiikk ft Fii'.liis' Wkst Killi (George A. Bliinietitliiil, manager).—Nnt M. Wills made bis first lliirleia appearance ns n slur hern ft. In "A Son of Rest," anil u good crowd turned out lo welcome him. The play iihotild prove u box ulllce winner,, as there Is not a dull moment during Its' perform- ance; Next week, Mrs. Flake, In "Mary of Mngdnln." Mkthopoi.is (Henry Rosenberg, umnnger). —"Rachel Goldstein, one of Theodore Krc- mer's latest melitilrniniis. Is the current offer- ing. Next week, •"lite Child Wife." iStAH (Win. T. Keogh, manager).—"Jim llliiilso" opened ft, lo a packed house, with prospects for a continuance, of big attend- ance throughout Hie week. Next week, "Wedded nnd Parted." PlIOCTOn'H OSK IIVXMM) ANIl TWKNTV- Kimi 01 MUM TliKATlti: (J. Austin Fynes, general m.'inugerl. —The offering for this week Is "Nancy Hanks," and the opening, ft, wns to big business. Several chnnges in the company have been made, adding strength td It. The vaudeville this week Includes: Harry B. X/ester. and Harry and Sadie Fields, Himrtn & Hkamom'h Music Ham, (Hen iiiJimo a rtKAftiorcn jatimu iiai.o i i.en nnrllg, mtiringer).—The uitnal standard of week. Tho following Is the bill: Wright. Huntington uud company, Genaro nnd Hullo., Eiiinm ''mils, the Colic Bisons. Hurry J,ti Clair, Mines and Remington, White and Sim- mons, and the LuU Bros. Ulg business rules. ("inriiiit N! (Summer & Samuels, iniinngerai. —Business Is excellent, the house lieluc. crowded nightly, and the offerings are good The bill for this week Includes: Tom Wat Is, Prof. SI ruck, Terry und Harris. Harry and Connors, Cook and links, Ymulii, Bnnule Thornton, Fetching Bros., uud Carlson Br*. Oi.ysil'ic (Thos. W. Valentine, manager). —Harry Morris' "A Night on Hrundwnv" came for a week's stay A, and opened to tint best Monday nigh; audience of the season, the bouse being piicked to the ileum. Next week. High Boilers. Gkoiiiii; Ckiihtki.. Into ndvertlslng agent of Hiu-llg & Senmoii's Music Hall, died Sept. I'll, at his Inline lit this city. Brooklyn.—At the Montauk(Isabel Slun- Heeht, malinger).—David Wartlelrt appeared In "The AueliouMr," before an eiilhiislaslle audience, Gel. ft. Mr. Wa rile Id's Impersona- tion of a Jew-inii character Is Justly famous. In Mr. Wnrtleld'H support are Murle Hales, Marin Davis, Eugene Cnnfleld, Wllllnm itiing, Hurry lxigns and Stokes Sullivan. Mrs. Ia'sIIc Carter, In "Du Barry," Inst wi-ek, miide a blj; hit. Next week, "Vivian's Pu pas." Giiaki. tmnu Hocmn (Lew Parker, ninn- ager).—Tha Four Cohans, with their big rninniuiy, are seen hero unci. more. They presented George M. Cohan's till, "Running for Olllce," which wns wltuesseil by u packed bouse, ft. This Ik Ihelr latest comedy success, and It Is Indeed a winner. .Excellent business ruliHl last week. .Next week, ".Mrs. Jielmicy, of Newport." Pauk (Nick Norton, manager),—"Through Fire and Water," a melodrama new to ih" patrons of the house, wns presetMed ft, with much effeel. Big huslnewi last week. "Tho Great Temptation" next, week. Ili.ioi' (Will McAllister, mnnnger).—An- other piny wns presented here ft, lo an au- dience Hint packed the house. This kind of business has been ruling since Ihe bouse opened for the season. "My Lord, the But ler," gives Cecil Spanner many opportunities for displaying her dancing and Hinging nblll ties, and Harold Kennedy Is heard In n new song, while Jessie MeAllster nntl ('cell Spann- er nre seen In several new ihmclng novelties. Big hiiHliiesH Inst week. Next week, "The Blinker's Daughter." I'avton'h Fii.tii.v Htiikkt iCorno Payton. owner).- -"ChrlNlupher Jr.." al Its initial performance, Oct. ft, wns greeted bv a. largo audience Mr. Payton Is neon In Hip lending character and Is supported hy a strong com- pany. Next week, "The Charily Hall." CnuiJiiitA (Dave A. Wels, malinger).—The Wllls-Ii-.tiine-lliirlnu Musical Comedy Co. pre scntoil lo a good house, Oct. ft, "The N'lglil uf Ilie Foiirlh." There lire ninny new ape- elnlllos Introduced und Hie costumes are handsome. Otis lliirlnii, Utile Chip, Mnrv Marble, John Dunne, Henrietta Lee and cimrles P, Morrison, wllli oilier fnvorlteK, nrv seen. Excellent luisluesn IiihI. week. OimutVM (Percy II, Wlllliuiis, niiinugeri. —Henry l.ee Is ilie lienililtii'r for the cur- rent week, lie offers u novel und Inter, estlng net, "Great Men, Past ami Present." For un extra nil motion, Mr. Wllllnm* offers. Charles Sweel, comedian aud pianist, uttien are: Elfle Fay, In her Inlcst songs mill witti- cisms; Cole anil Johnson, enleilnlners: Gardner and Mnddern, ucrobnls ; Tnlbol mid Rogers, comeillniiH ami singers; Keno, Welch nnd Melrose, grotesques; Iho Mnx Smith Duo, Vnlmore and llorton, comedians, ami the vltngrnph, Hviu: & Unit man's (Arehln It. Ellis, man nger).—Another Interesting bill In presented hero week of ft, it trained stallion doing ||u< headline!: Others are : AvuloH, gymnasts ; Milton nnil Dollle Nobles, Cnshnitiu, lint - combe and Curtis, Cook and Hiiimrii, Kittle Wells, Prof. II. M. Pnrker nnd IiIh ironpn of trained dogs, George C. Davis, luiuiol- oglst: Bertie Fowler, ziskit nnd King, and Ism Graves. Staii IE. M. Golthiild, manager).—Tim Kay Foster Co. appeared In Ihelr iiiimli'iil (timedy ft. Many hpcl.tltlcM und dunces wen. Introduced, mid Hie show went Willi Hh iiniiiiI (lush. Watson's Cii'/v Coiinkii OV. It, Will ami, mnmigeri.—"Greeiipolnl Law" Is ihe liitr- lesipie presented ft, The vaudeville bill In ns follows: Louey Haskell, Ynlto luio. Riih- sl.'in acrobatic dancers; Kelly nnd Adams, the GiiuimocN, Merrell nnd Kosella. amiuiion (S. II. Cohen, inuiiiiger).—The M-coiid week of Ihe season here brlims out Fninces lliidgsoii Burnett's plnv, "The Utile PrlliceKH." Willi Millie Jiiiiicm In the lllli. purl. She has Ihe Niipporl of a slrung eoni- iiniiy. The aliening Iioiinc, night of ft, ivn-i big. Business Inst week was snllMfneliir,. 1 . Sirs Curler will be here next week. In "Dn Barry." Fom.v (Dennett WIIkoii, miiiinger). - • "Tho Henri, of Murylnnd" In presented here tills Week bv n company of clever people. It drew an audience, night of ft, thai lilted the house from top to Itoltom. Crowded houses Inst wees. Coming next, the Four Cohan*. G.\virrv (James Clark, manager). — A crowded house greeted tho Behiiiiiii Show here night of ft. Tho bill includes: The llusseii Brothers. In "A lloiiiiiiicu nf New Jersey;" George Felix nntl Lydhi Harry, I be llmtsuw MldifotH, .liiuies Thornton, Sulllvnn ami PiiNiiuellna. Burton and Brooks, Chns. Hoksow. <the Three Llvinustons, and Lisut and Adeline. Crowded hnnses hint week. PAfniN'a (Fred Andrews, innmngor).- - Corse -Piiylon's players Ibis week nre seen In Frank Muyo's dramatization of "Piiild'n bend Wilson," Kirk Hrown bus tlie title role. All the other favorlles are In the cast. Tlie opening, ft, wns In n crowded house, Big business Inst week. "Itoberl Emmet" next. Novr.r.TV (Dnvld llobltiiuiii, imintiger).- ■ "Acrosn the Rockies," preseuled by a Mlrmig company, furnished the amusement here lbl« week. A crowed house wlltu'swd Ihe open lug performance, night of ft, The i.lnv Is well sieged nnd loses none nf Us Ihrllllim Interest In Iho lini'ds of Ihe company, which 1m bended by Unrlnnd 'laden, Big busi- ness Inst week. Next, "Kidnapped In New York." Gi>T!(/.Jf (Charles Williams, mnnnger).— "M'llss," with Nellie Mcllenry In Ihe lending role, Is presented with that curefulncsu In di (nil which marked Its ntipeiirnnce at the Novelly a few weeks nito. The opening house, ft. w-'is big. Good business last week. "Whv Women Sin" nexl. TmiATHH I'nhjuk (Frank B. Cnrr, owner and mnnnger).—Tom Miner's Ooniiinuy- -lh» Devil's Daughter Company— with Its llrouil- way Show Girls, Tough Girls nnd Rainbow chorus, began n week's stay night of ft. I» nn audience Hint crowded Hie bouse. Gooil business last week. Lnui'M (Louis Pblllliis, owner nnd mini- agar).—A big house greeted "Caught In Hie Web" here night of ft. Big bitslnesa Inst week. . «*-* NflllTII (MIDIIVA. excelleilcfl pretalled he unna in ibe Clinrlolle,—Acailemy of Music (Jan, S. Elbiirg, mmingeri.—Sept. 'JM, "Tbelnin," to poor business; Oct. 1. "Hainan, llenrls." fnli- liuslness. Cuming: 'J, Hluck Paul: It. Evil Mountford; (J, Ilosn Cecilia Shay: III, Huirv Beresford. »♦* — Joseph II. Kenrsley, who Is associated with Lincoln J. Carter's "ll^r Only Sin" c». will sever his connection with Mint'company on r> t. 10, at Oinnhn. — Wilbur J, Baker nnd .Ineoli A. Broslus have relinquished Hie management of ths Hilda. Tucker/'o., and erganlw>d the National AmusementCo.