The New York Clipper (December 1903)

DECEMBER Id THE STEW YORK CRJPPtiS. ioi» honse Dee. 7; Vogol's Minstrels gave an ex- cellent »b»w 8, to fair business; "'Way Down EMt" bad a Rood house 0, consider- ing the bad weather; "The Village Postmas- ter" played, to good business, VI Coming: John Drew U, Jos. J. Sullivan, In "The Black- thorn," 10; vaudeville week of 21. Savoy Theatre (Huntley & Moore, mana- eere).—This house will be dork from 13 to 18 and cm JO the Huntley-Moore Stock Co. Kill inaugurate Its Winter seasoa here. Notes. —Manager Harry D'Esta, of Young's pier Theatre, points with a great deal of pride to the large number of high chug at- tractions he has booked for his bouse this season, and which will afford the local thea- tregoers opportunities that heretofore have not been so numerous. IOWA. Camden.—At the Temple Theatre (M. \V. Taylor, manager). — "Rachel Goldstein" ilayed recently, and "Her Marriage Vow" fol- lowed, to fair business. "Wealth and Pov- erty" 10-12, to be followed by "Two Little Waifs" 14-16. ♦ ■ » PENNSYLVANIA. ( Harrlsbnrar.—The holiday trade la on, and the effect on business la noticeable. The Ltceum (M. Rels, manager).—"Un- der Southern Skies" Dec. 7. Mary Manner- Idk did well with "The Stubbornness of Ger- uldlne" 9. Her company had two rehears- als here of the new play, which will be launched at Philadelphia, week of 21, en- titled "Harriet's Honeymoon." Jerome Sykes bad good business, with "The Billionaire," 10, and tbe week closed 12, to good business for "David Hsrum," Due: "When Knight- hood was In Flower" 15, and Rogers Broth- Granp Opera HntrsK (M. Rels, manager). —'The Child Wife" had fair business 7. h, and laid off here St. "Trinity Chimes" had good business 12. The Phelaa Stock Co. week of 14. Notes. —"Tbe Katzenjaaruner Kids" did well ait MUddlatown, Pa., Auditorium 0, and closed the season, The Bowery Masquernd- ei« had a good house 11 Manager J. W. ltosenquest, of the fourteenth Street Theatre, New York, was here 0, also one of his en- terprises, the "Robert Eanmet" Co., en routt from Wheeling, W. Va., to Mahanoy City. The KatJitrine Rldgeway Concert Co. la due at Steel ton, Pa., 12 Sacks, tbe magician, Is filing; a special engagement of three weeks In ands city The Lyceum Cinematograph Company, W. M, Talt, mana- ger, did well at Board of Trade Auditorium, 10 diaries Lovell, the circus man, Is home from an Eastern trip Maude Habcr, vocalist and dancer, da tbo latest lo- cal acquisition to the professional ranks.... Prank Adams will Inaugurate the seventh season of "Uncle IIcz" 26. II. Unburn Whtt- tler will be director general of all his en- terprises Augustus Jones writes that he will close bis circus season In the South on Christmas day. He will open his North- ern tour about April 15 Mrs. I/llllan Coyle Harris, of this city, sang at the Elks' memorial session at Cbembersburg, Pa., 6. I Hendinar.—At the New Temple Theatre (Charles B. Stevens, manager).—'"The Chris- tian" came, to great business, Dec. 8, end Mary Mannerlng, In "The Stubbornness of Oeraldlne," did well 10. "Tbe Child Wife" drew filled houses 11, 12. Academy or Music (Jobn D. Mlshler, manager).—"Hello, Bill," 7; "Happy Hooli- gan" 8, Howe's moving pictures 0-11. Grand Oi-kra House (George M. Miller, manager).—Garslde, Condlt and Mack's Co. bad a successful run 7-12. Bijou Tiibatbk (Updegraff & Brownell, managers).—The Rose Hill Folly Co., 7-0, and Miss New York Jr., 10-12, play to ca- pacity. ,„P e ",?* 0 .""" ,— At Foster'a Opera House (Wm. Foster, manager).—"The Chaperons" enjoyed a big house Dec. 6. Ada Reban and Otis Skinner played, before a packed bouse, 4. Richard Golden, In "King Dodo," came, to big business, 3. "Mrs. Wlggs, of the Cabbage Patch," 7; Melbourne McDowell 8, 0, the Boatonlans 12, "Tbe Power Behind the Throne" 14, Clara Bloodgood 16, Herr- mann 18. Gband Opera House (Wm. Foster, man- ager).—"Tbe Game Keeper" opened, to good business, 7-0. "Lost River" bad excellent business 3-0. "Maloney's Wedding" 10-12, "Red Rlyer" 14-10, "The Olrl from Chili' 1 17-10, "An Indiana Romance" 21-28. Auditorium (Wm. Foster, manager). — Adellna Pattl 22. Marion Theatre (F. Connolly, manager). —"One Night In June," 7-0, opened well. ■ Cedar Rapids.—At Greene's Opera House iWill S. Collier, manager).—"Lout River' Dec. 2. The Nell Ames Horr Concert Co., 8, in the Y. M. C. A course, had a big audi- ence. "King Dodo," with Richard Golden and a good company, drew a big crowd 4. Otis Skinner and Ada Reban, In "The Tam- ing of tbe Bbrew," 5,'had a large and en- thusiastic audience. Martln'a "Ten Night* In a Bar Room," 7, had fair business, mati- nee and night. Coming: Tbe Bostonlans 0, Katherlne Wlllard 10, "Qulncy Adams Saw- yer" 11, "KaUenJammer Kids" 12, Clara Bloodgood 14, Herrmann 15, "The Sleepy Klngrie. "An Indiana Romance" 17, "Where Is Cobb'/' 18, "Mrs. Wlggs, of the Cabbage Patch," 21 i Wm. H. Crane 22, "Was She to Blame?" 23, "The Professor's Love Story" (Harry BereBford)25, "A Bunch of Keys" 26. Notes.— B. P. O. Elks Lodge, No. 261, held Impressively beautiful memorial ser- vices Sunday, 6 Cedar Rapids eighth nnnual carnival will be held Oct. 8-8, 1004. These officers were elected 7: Geo. K. Bur ton, manager; C. Denecke, president: Otto Wlllner, vice president; L. W, Anderson, sec- retary ; F. M. Tull, treasurer Lawrence J. Arhalt, ahead of tbe Bostontans, was In town 2. I Fort Dodsre.—At tbe Midland Theaitio (Both Meservey, manager).—"Alpbonse and Oasbon" drew a good sized bouse Dec. 5. "The Chaperons" did a big business and pleased 4. 'The Katzenjaramer Kids" for S, and "A Convict's Daughter" for 10, had fair advance sales. On the way * Katherlne Wll- lard 15, "A Thoroughbred Tramp" 14, Clint and Bessie Itobblns 10, "A Bunch of Key*" 21, "Tbe Olrl from Sweden" 25, Mason and Mason 20. Clippers. —Manager Beat, of tbe Grand Optra House, Sioux City, has leased the Midland Theatre, to take effect Jan. 1, from the Des !Molnes I.lfo Ins. Co The E'k-t held their annual memorial services at tbe Midland 0, and n packed bouse was In at- tendance. Fort Madison.—At the Eblnger Grand (Chas. H. Salisbury, manager).—"A Ken- tucky Friend," Dec. 6, drew a fair sized audience. The second of tbe series of high class entertainments given by the Y. M. C. A. was De Mottc, on socialism, Dec. 7. Notes. —-Sunday, 6, being national memo- rial day for Rika, was jointly observed by Burlington Lodge, 84, and Ft. Madison, 374. The lodge rooms being too small, tbe Opera House was used Instead for tbe services. Additional features promised are "The House of Trouble" and T 'Helter Skelter.".... George Reeves Wilson, comedian, died In this oity Dec. 2. Deceased was a native of New Jersey, aged 84. and Is said to have bean well known in professional circles, bavin* appeared with hi* wife under tbe name of Wilson and Wilson, and later, with his wife end children, a* the Wilson Family John Cordray, a Portland manager, Is vs> Itlng In Loa Angeles M. Collan, stag* attache of the Drpheum la this city, was severely Injured by an electric car Dec 4. Steps are being taken to establish Ellery's Royal Italian Band, under the nun* of the Lo* Angeles Royal Band, and to have the organisation, after playing the Winter season In Los Angeles, tour the country as an advertisement of Los Angeles City Manager Oliver Morosco succeeded C. P. Hall In the control of the Victory Theatre at San Jose, Dec. 2. ■ San Dlesro—At the Isl* Theatre <U. C. Wyatt, manager).—Pollard'* Llllputlan Opera Co., to standing room only, Nov. 27, 28. "Foxy Grandpa" Dec. 6, "Are You a Ma- son?" 12, "At the Old Cross Roads" 17, "Spotless Town" 25, 20. Alberta Gallatin 20. ««» NEW HAMPSHIRE. RHODE ISLAND. WASHINGTON. Manchester.—At the Opera House (Ik W. Harrington, manager).—Harry Lelghtun and Florence (tale, In "Othello," played, to n fair audience, Dec. 7. Park Theatre (John Stiles, manager).— Fair houses are the rule bere. "Nobody's Clatm," 7-9, followed by "At Cropple Creel;" 10-12. Coming: "A Little Outcait" 14-10, Bowery Burleequors 17-10, Casino Tubatrb (Fred C. Dowen, msna- Ssr).—Week of 14: The Benton*, Gertie ola, Pranceera, Fred C. Mason, Eva Do I^eon, and the burlesque, "At the Rare*." Notes. —Al. Marts' Specialty Co. opens Its Winter season Dec. 17, at Scarboro, Maine. The olio Includes: The Harrys, Lotta Bur- gess, Rosorlo Grenache, Herb Colburn and Al. Mart* J. W. ShljMnnn's "U. T. C" Company distended Dec. 7, at HooksoM, N. H Mannger F, C. Bowen. of tbe Ca- sino, accompanied by Siddons Urn*., J. W. Turner, Fred Smith, Henry E. Wheeler and C. A. Grlflln, were entertained at the Elk*' banquet, 8. AHoonn.—At the Eleventh Avenue Opera House (I. C. Mlshler, manager).—The Ches- ter De Voude Stock Co. had a big house Dec. 6. "Peck and HI* Mother-ln-Law Abroad" drew a full house 7. Mary Man- nerlng did well 8. "Tbe Christian" 0, "Happy Hooligan" 10, Jerome Bykes 11, "Human Hearts" 12, the Great Lafayette 16, Murray and Mack Comedy Co. 17-10. Note. —Prof. J. S. Barker, leader of or- chestra at tbe Eleventh Avenue Opera House, haa gone to Trenton, N. J., to lead tbe or- chestra In Mr. Mlsbler's new State Street Theatre. Iowa City. —Opera House (Jobn N. Col- dren, manager).—"Lost River" Dec. 1. Beg- gar Prince Opera Co. came, to fair business 2, 8. Due: "Qulncy Adams Sawyer" 10, "An Indiana Romance" 16, "Red River" 17, "The Parish Priest" 26, Grace Opera Co. 20. Nom—Joseph Player Farrell, wbo baa been managing one of tbe Chase-Lister Com- panies, Is Tn tbe city and will remain until after the holidays. Eoiton—At Able Opera House (W. K. Detwlller, manager).—"A Hidden Crime," Dec. 2, played, to fair business. " 'Way Down East, 8, bad very large business. "When We Were Twenty-one," o, canceled. "The Billionaire" did very well 7. "Hello, Bill," 8: "A Fool and His Money" 0, "Robert Emmet" 10, Carrie Nation, In "Ten Nights In n Bar Room," 11; "The Village Parson" 16, "His Slater'* Shame" 17. Wllllamsport.—At the Lycoming Opera House (Fish & Beeber, managers).— William Collier, In "A Fool and Ills Money," did a good business here Dec. 7. "The Way of tbe Wicked" 8. "Peck and His Mother-ln-Law Abroad" drew fair 0. "Trinity Chimes" 11, Howe's moving pictures 12. Coming: Ro- selle Knott, In ''When Knighthood Was In Flower." 14; Emma Bunting Co. 15-28, Isa- bel Irving 25, Badle Martlnot 26. ■» ■ » TEXAS. Waco.—tAt tbe Auditorium (Jake Gsr- fnkle, manager).—"Human Hearts," Nov. 18, bad fair business. Adelaide Thurston, 20, delightfully ervtertnloed a large audi- ence In "Pol'y Primrose." "When Reuben Cornea to Town," 25, did fair business. Charles B. Hanford, 20 (two performances). to. crowded homes. "Satanla, 28, did good business. Alberta Gallatin, In "Ghosts,' 1 .10. did well. The Smart Set, Dec. 1, bad good returns. Dockstuder's Minstrels had ST R. O. 4. Marie Wnlnwrlirbt 7, "The Silver Slipper" 0, Helen Orantley, In "In the Pal- ace of the King," 11. The Kt.Kh Minstiikrs, given on 15, 16, by local Lodge, No. 100, tbe promoters and Instructors being Meeers. Milter and Draper, loth well known to tbe profession It Is not amiss to state that tbe present or- chestra at the Auditorium, under the leader- ship of O. W. Iloninii, of New York, ranks with the best In the South. Grand (Jake Oarrtnkle. manager).—The house was dark tbe past two weeks. Nothing Is billed. » San Antonio.—Grand Opera House (Sid- ney H. Wels, manager).—Marie Walnwrlgbt, In "Twelfth Night." played, to big business, Dec. 8. Lew Docketader and his minstrel* delighted a large audience, at three perform- ances, 5. 6. Empire Oi'eiia House (T. F. Brady as Harry . Corson Clarke, manager*).—Harry Corson Clarke and bis stock company played the entire week ending 0, In "Why Smith I<eft Home," to unusually good business, at popular prices. For tbe week ending 13, Mr, Clarke and hla stock company In "My Wife'* Husband." a Austin.—Hancock's Opera House (Geo. Walker, manager).—"Uncle Josh Sprucebv," Dec. 1, did fair business. Marie Walnwrlgbt, in "Twelfth Night," 4, deserved a better house. Doe: "The Convict'* Daughter" 14, "East Lynne" 15, Warde and James 18. S X » J. J. Sheridan, recently leading mm with "My Friend frr.m Arkannaw," baa taken tbe reins of "rtweden Valiey," headed by Rert and Mav lloye, nnd reports scoring * suc- cess, despite tbe cry of "bard season." Boone.—At Aries' Opera House (Wiley ft Klrby, managers).—Wlnnlnger Bros, (re- turn engagement) played to good bouses. "Tbe Convict's Daughter" drew a tull bouBe 5. Play was well given, and mucb appreci- ated. ''The Katzenjnmmer Kids," a great laughing show, played, to a good audience, 7. "Maloney's Wedding" did a fair business fc Martln'a "Ten Nnlghts In a Bar Room" drew a good house 0, In spite of a bard blizzard. Play gave splendid satisfaction. "A Thor- oughbred Tramp" 10, "Shore Acrea" 17, "Old Farmer Hopkins" 25, "Legally Dead" 26. Notk. —Goldle 8mlth, formery of this city, Is now with "The Convict's Daughter," and played with tbe company In this city 6, nuvennort.—At the Burtl* Opera IIouij (Direction Chntnberlln, Kindt & Co)—Har- old Hanson Dec. 1, Eugenie Blair, In "Zsza," 2; "The Fatal Wedding" 4, Katbryn Kidder IS, "A Run* war Match" 6, "The Boston Ian? 8, Dainty Duchess 11, "The Chaperon*" 12, "The Way of a Woman" 13, "The Parish Priest" 10, "Bony liny" 20, "Where la Cobb?" 23, "The Storks" 25, "The Wlrard ni O*" 20. Keokuk.—At tbe Keokuk Opera House (E. Jaeger Jr., manager).—Tbe Brlnton En- tertainers, with moving pictures and special- ties, pleased good bouses Dec. 7-0. Tbe Flints, hypnotists, 14-10; the Bostonlana 18. "The Convict'* Daughter" 21, "The Wizard of Ox" 23, "The Storks" 26. Burlington.—Grand Opera House (Cham- berlln, Harrington & Co., managers).—"An American Hobo" played, to a good bouae, Dec. 4. The Dainty Duchess 12. the Boa- tonlans 17, "Lighthouse by the Sea" 21, "The Wizard of Ox" 26, 4 I > CALIFORNIA. Los Aiiarelei.—Mason Opera House (11. C. Wyatt, manager).—"Prlecllla," as pro- duced under tbe auspices of the local Wood- men of the World, proved quite a drawing attraction Dec. 8-6. Virginia Harned, In "Iris," 7-0: Joseph Hart nnd Carrie De Mar, In "Foxy Grandpa," 10, 11 j "Are You a Ma- *on?" 14-17. Moaosco's BumiANK TUEATnn (Oliver Mo- rosco, manager).—The Nelll-Morosco Co. produced "The Qrent Ruby," to good busi- ness, week ending 5. "The Power of tbe Press" 6-12, with "Tbe Sporting Duchess" underlined, Giiand Oi'eba House (Clarence Drown, manager).—Rose Melville, In "Sis Hopkins," packed tbe bouse during ber week's engage- ment, ending 6. James Keane opens with "Heart and Sword" 0, for one week, to be followed by "Jekyll and Hyde." Om'hbum (Clarence, Drown, manager).— Features 7 and week : Annie Abbott, Armenia- Tito Quartet, Bryant and Bavllle, Searl and Violet Allen, Three Zolars, Serra and Bella Rosa, Orpheum motion pictures, and Wrlgbt Huntington and Co., In "A Stolen KIbs." Chutes Tbbatbb (Henry Koch, manager). —Interior feature* 6 and week: Mile. De Beaumont, Parisian dancer; B. M. Curtlaa and Lee Howard, In sketch, entitled "At the Races;" Marjoyg Rowland, sonbrette; Matyn Slaters, la songs and dances; performance concluding wltb Frank Ryan's Illusion, "The Mystery of Ardath." Note*. —A new vaudeville house, styled the Broadway Theatre, give* It* opening performance 7. It. I* Intended to make tbe bouse one of tbe Graumann circuit, and It Is under the ownership of A. J. Morgan- stern Manager J. I'. Waldeck announce* Barnty Barnard, Tom Pearase, Edith Mason, and IMce end Kady a* people who will take part in presenting Weber A Fields' produc- tions at the Casino Theatre and Eden Musee, In this city Oreat Improvements have been made at the Chutes I'ark by the addi- tion of a laughing gallery, the mystic cave of the winds, and monster roller coaster. RUTH AND NELDA. Above Is a good likeness of Ruth and Nelda, "Tbe Harmony Girls," who are the originators of tbe novelty Dutch sketch which they are now producing wltb greut success, Both young ladles are exceptionally clever comediennes, and have no difficulty In keeping their audiences In continuous Inugb- ter. They also posscsa excellent volcea, and their harmony songs are a atrong feature of their act. They will shortly appear In this city. ALABAMA. Mobile.—At the Mobile Theatre (J. Tan- nenbaum, manager).—"Tbe Fatal Wedding" came, matinee and night, Dec. 8, to good business, and pleased. James & Ward, in "Alexander the Oreat," came 4, to a crowded house. The production was magnificently staged and admirably performed, Word * Vokcs, In "A I'alr of Pinks," came, matinee and night, 5, to two large audiences. Viola Allen, In "Twelfth Night," drew the largest house of tbe season 7. Tbe acting was superb, costumes handsome, and scenery line, winking, all in all, the finest produc- tion of the 'ploy ever seen In this city. Paul Gllmarc, In "The Mummy and the Humming Bird," came, matinee and night, 8, to good business, and another success was won for Ibis popular young actor. Richard* A Prlngle'e Georgia Mnstrela came 0, matinee and night, to top heavy bouse*. Coming: Holden Comedy Co. 10-10. Mahcottu Tiibatbb (Ducournau Bros., managers).—Tbe Winter business bos opened at this bouse, and big audiences are tbe rule nightly. A special bill la In rehearsal for Christmas holiday week, with all the favor- ites In tbe cast. Providence.—Providence Opera Bouse (Felix R. Wendelschiefer, manager).—"The Sultan of Sulu," week of Dec. 7, received good notices, and played to fair business. The vacancy In the month's programme week of 14 was filled by Archie Boyd, In "Joshua Whttcomb." Christmas week, John Drew, In "Capt. Dieppe." Eufiu Theatre (Spits A Nsxfeanson, managers).—A sensational melodrama, "Too Proud to Beg," held tbe boards week of 7. The company was a good one, the Boylan children coming In for mucb credit. A pro- duction of a similar character. "Deserted at tbe Altar," opened 14. and will be followed by "Uncle Tom'* Cabin." Impehul TiisiTia (Foilx 11. Wendel- schaefer, manager). —An excellent oast played ''The Ninety and Nine" week of 7, to good house*. "Rachel Goldstein." one of the Theodore Kremer plays, followed 14. George W, Munroa 21-20. Park Theatre (Spit* A Natbanson, man- agers).—Tbe new stock company tried II* band at comedy In the shape of "A Family Affair," wltb success, week of 7. From this It went to "Camilla" 14, and 21-86 "The Ticket of Leave Man" will be given. Keith's Providence Tbeatsb (Charles Lovenberg, manager).—The bill of 7 Included some clever acts, among tbem those of Sloan and Wallace, tbe Four Sensational Bolie*, Everhart, Joaepbine Gasaman and ber pick- enlnnles, Flnlay and Burke, and the Joseph Maxwell Quartet. For 14-10 the bill In- clude!: Beatrice Ingram and Edwin Mean- der, In a comedietta, "Strictly Business;" Cole and Johnson, the Hoosler Zouaves, Ward nnd Curran, tbe Wilton Brothers, Kennedy and Roeney, George C. Davis, Blmm, Bomm, B-r-r-r. Keeler and Don, John Lo Clair, Moa and Goodrich, Bcsnoh and Miller, and Alice Lewis. Keith's Pawtdcket Theatre (Charles Lovenberg, manager).—Tbe bill for 14-10 In- eludes: The Bates Mualcal Trio, the BIJou Circus, Murphy and Andrews, Roberts, Have* end RobertB, Al. Coleman, Murphy and Wll- lard. and Prevoat and Prevost. Westminster Theatre (George H, Batch- filer, manager).—Tom Miner'* Bohemian Burlcsnuer* furnished the entertainment week or 7, drawing good bouses. Tbey were followed 14 by Fay Foster's Company; week of 21, City Sports. a ■» VIRGINIA. Norfolk.—At the Academy of Music (T. 0. Leath, manager).—Tbe Llllputlan* gave two performances Dec. 6. to very good re- turns. "Lover** Lane" 12. limsuY Theatre (Jake Wells, manager). —"Tbe Little Church Around tbe Corner" did exceedingly well week of 7. Tbe Well*- Dunne-IIarlan Comedy Co., wltb "Tuxedo," week of 14, Acui Theatre (Chaa. M. West, manager). —People for week of 14 are: Brauneck Sis- ters, Allen and Appleton, Mllborn Sisters, Ethel Hall, Leona Carlson, Daisy Russell, Mnrlo Bell, Madeline Saltera. Business Is good. Buou Theatre (John Grieve*, manager). —New people for week of 14 are: Mile. Helen Claire, Sam Ashford, Clara Cole, Leonel Carl- con, William Cook, and Morlne Grant and Mlrle Bordeaux. The opening burlesque I* entitled "The Three Married Men." Business Is very good Manhattan Tiiiatbe (Charles H. Rents, manager).—People for week of 14 are: Con- scro. Sinclair and Carlisle, Anchor, Perclno, Louise Walby, Three Rents, Panay Weir, Hcrtlin Stead, and Walton and Hart. Busi- ness is satisfactory. s Richmond.—At the BIJou Theatre (Jake Wells, managera).—Wells-Dunne-IUrlan Co., playing "The Knickerbocker Girl," drew crowded bouae* Dec. 7-12, giving a splendid show. "The Little Church Around the Cor- ner" 1410. "Across th« I'adllc" 21-^0. AtMDKMr op Mibic (Too*, G. Leath, lev see).—I.lzale Evans, In "At Coiy Corners," Dec. 12; David Warfleld 14, Rogers Bros. 15, Grace George 10, 17, Sbelburno Harris' moving pictures 10. "David Harum" 25, "When Knighthood Was In Flower" 20. * Staunton.—Staunton Opera Ho'ise (Dark- man A Shultz, managers).—"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," Nov. 80, had a fair house. The Harrison, Adams Co. opened 7, for weak. In "Down on Cowslip Farm," to big buslnetx. Company the beat ever seen bere In reper- tory. Coming: Harrli' moving pictures 16, "I/>vera' Lane" IT, "A Hot Old Tune" 20, Rose Coghlsn 30. Petenbnrsr.—At the Academy of Music (Wm, E. French, manager).—"Tho Burgo- master" was well received, by a good sited house. Nov. 26, The Perucbl-Beldlnl Co. cloned a week's engagement Dec. 6. Tbe Royal Llllputlan* were enthusiastically greeted, by a fair alted audience. 4. e ■» KANSAS. Montgomery.—At the Montgomery The- atre (Hlrscber BroB., managers).—"The Fa- tal Wedding" Dec. 1. "A Chinese Honey- moon," 2, bad a packed bouse . Louis Jame* and Frederick Warde, In "Alexander tbe Great," bad big business 3. Ward a Vokes, In "A I'alr of Pinks," 4, bad good business. Howard Kyle, In "Rosemary," 5 (matinee and night), bad good business. "Tbe Burgo- master 7 ' 7, Viola Allen 8, Kclcey and Shan- non 10. McDonald's Theatre (G. F. McDonald, manager).—Richard* & Prlngle's Georgia Minstrels, 4 (matinee and night), bad big business, a Selma.—Academy of Music (LongARee», managera).—Tbe Georgia Minstrels Dec. 8, played to good business. "Tbe Fatal Wedding," 4, came to good business. "Tbe Mummy and the Humming Bird," 5, played to a good house. Howard Kyle, In "Rosemary," played, to a good house, 7. Kelcey and Bhannon, In "Sherlock Holmes," 8: Ted Faust's Min- strels 10, "A Chinese Honeymoon" 12. Mc- Intyro and Heath 22, Qulnlan A Wall 28, "A Texas Steer" 24. e i» NORTH CAROLINA. Wlcliltn.—At tbe Crawford Theatre IB, L. Martllng, manager).—Tbe Hreckonrldge Stock Co., Dec. 8-5, bad good business. "In A Woman's Powci" camo, to good business, 7. "Mr. Jolly, of Jollet," 10. Tomsk Auditorium (H. G. Toler a- Son. managers).—Seigol-Meyer-Cavcny Co.pleased a large house 4. Miniature Flower Parade packed the bouse 6. Wichita Choral Club gave a grand concert, assisted by tbe Royal Hungarian Orchestra, 10. Novelty Tiibatbb is doing a good busi- ness. a Topeka.—At tb* Crawford (Crawford A Kane, managers).—Martin's "U. T. C." drew two good house* Dec. 1. "A Bunch of Keys" had two large audiences 5. "Irish Pawn- brokers" drew well 0. Coming: "Mrs. Wlggs, of the Cabbage I'atch," 11, Adelaide Tburs, loa 12. Mr. Jolly, of Jollet," 18; Virginia Draw Trescott 15, Ed. Andrews' Opera Co, 16, "Peggy from Pari*" 17, Jefferson De An- gells 18, ''Rudolph and Adolph" 10, "Under Two Flags" 20, the Cracker Jack* 21, Charles B. Uan'ord 25, "A Montana Outlaw" 20, "Down by tho Sea" 27. OitANn Opera Houbb.— "Maloney's Wed- ding'' 25. a Leavenworth.—At the Crawford Orand Opein House (M. J. Cunningham, local man- ager).—"In Old Kentucky" packed the house Nov, 20. "Tbe Irish Pawnbrokers," Dec. 2. and the Dainty Duchess, O, to 8. R, O. "The Country Kid" 7, 8. Herrmann 11, "I'eck'i Bad Boy" 18, Adelaide Thurston 15, Andrews' Opera Co. 10, Virginia Draw Trescott 18, "Side Tracked" 20. * i > CONNECTICUT. Chsfrlotte.—Tbe Academy of Music (Jno, 8. Elburg, manager).—Tbe Llllputlan* played, to good business, Dec. 7. Blanche Walsh 15, tn "llesurrectlon. »«» LUCILLE LOniNO, Whose picture appear* on tbe first page of tbla Issue, Is leading lady of "The Gentleman Burglar" Co., now playing at the New Btar Theatre. Miss Lorlng I* ■ beautiful girl, pos- sessing exceptional talent* which have placed her well to the front among tbe younger set of leading women. Jame* TL Garey I* now at work upon a comedy drama In which Mlm Lorlng will appear next season as a star. New Haven.—At the Hyperion Theatre (O. B. Bunnell, manager).—Charles Warner, In "Drink," drew good bouses Dec, 4, 6. "A Princess of Kensington" pleased large audi- ences 8, 0. Due: "The Yankee Consul" 11, 12, Henry Irving 10. Grand Opera Hoijhb (O. B. Bunnell, manager).—"A Desperate Chance" came, to Sood return*. Dec. 8-6. "Tbe Heart of laryland" did good business 7-0. Due: "Rachel Goldstein" 10-12. Pom's Theatre (S. Z. Toll, manager).— The bill for week of 7 Included: Tbs Musical Colby*, tbe Smedley Sketch Club, Katherlne Stage;, Avery and Hart, Farnura and Nelson, Esteile Wordette and Co, »■» —Leavltte, Hart ft Co. have secured tbs lease of Perce R. Benton's new plsy, "My Msrylsnd," for noxt season, and will star a well known vaudeville actress In tb* part of Epb, tb* negro mammy. Spokane.—Spokane Theatre (Dan I. Weaver, manager).—"Tbe Storks," Dec 4, 6, bud big business, Auditorium (Harry C. Harvard, metu- ger). —Tbe Blttncr Company, In repertory, opened a week's m gag erne at 6, to a fair house. Florence Roberts did cplendd busi- ness week of Nov. 80. Due: "Sandy Bottom" Dec. 27, 28, "When We Were Twenty-one" 80. 31. Cinboobafk (C. H. reckha.ni, manager). —Hank and Lottie Wbltcomb, Neff and Mil ler, and Prior and Norrla were the new feat- ures for week of 7. Coeur d'Albni (Jacob Goats, coanager). —Hauford and Hart, Harney and Haines, tbe Sister* 'Melnccte. and theuudd Brothers were tb* nsweotner* 7. Comiqub (I. D. Holland, manager).— Owens and La Mar, Marlon Goodwin, Ed. Cannon, Nellie Gray, and tbe Duffy Family were the openings 7. * Seattle.—At tbe Grand Opera House (John Cort, manager).—Week of Dec 0, "Ben llur;" week of 18, dark. Siattlx Theatre (J. P. Howe, manager). —Week of 6, "Looking for a Wife;" week of l.i, Florence Robert*, In "Gloconda" and "The Frisky Mr*. Johnson." Third Avenue Theatre (Russell A Drew, managers).—Week of 6, "The Minister's Son." Edison Theatre.— New: Mettltng and Bean, tbe De Laceys, Tom Hefron, Moray Long, klnetoacope picture*. Crystal Theatre. —New! Ver Valln, Al- len Wrlgbtman, Radcllffe and Belmont, Len Spencer, moving pictures. La I'btitb Tiibatbb. —New: Andrews and Thompson, tbe Four Bragdons, Paloma Sit- ters, moving plcturea Emi-ire TiiEATni.—Barr and La Salle, Na- 8a*akl, Jame* Dunne, Golden and Weaver, ladys Carlyle, moving plcturea l'Eori.E'B and Comiqub Tiibatbb. —New: Anderson and Cuelk, Addle Lee, Hummers and O'Connotl, Corlnne Wlllard. Laurlne Lin- ton, RadclllTe and Belmont, Roma Muller, Geo. A. and Lliile Bird, the Z*nos, Hagan and Cooper, Nellie Mcl'herson, tb* Mlltons, Dorotby Dane, Mamie Deane, Bennett Sla- ters. «» » INDIANA. Bvansvllle.—The Orand Opera House (I'cdley A Burch, managers).—Chas, Den- nlaon Kellogg, the noted bird warbler, garo two very plcnlng entertainments Dee. 1, to packed house*, Nat Will* came 2, to fair audience*, and gave one of the clever- est show* of the season. Lewis Morrison. In "Faust," plnycd, to a good house, 4, and gavo aatlifnctlon. Millie Jame* canceled 6. "The Wliard of Os," 0, Bold standing room. "The Uurgomatter" 12, "The Prince of 1*11- rcii' 14. associated charities 16, Mllta Proc- tor Otis 10, Y. M. C. A. 17. Viola Allen 10, "Tbs Eternal City" 26, "Eben Holden" 20. 1'boi'lb'h Theatre (I'cdley A Burch, man- agers).—Two good audiences for "A Royal Slave" 0, nnd satisfaction wa* given. Sam T. Jack'* Burlesquers played, to good audi- ence, 8. ''Human Hearts" 18, tbe Octo- roons 14, Powell Zaxcll 10, 17, "Hottest Coon In Dixie" 10, Ward* Minstrel* 20. "American Hobo" 25, "For Mother'* Sake 28. This house will be opened Jan. 4, to vaudeville, playing two performance* dally, and will be under tho management of Harry W. Wright, formerly of the Wright Carnival Co, This has been a long felt want In Kvansville, and should prove successful. » Terre limite.—At the Grand Opera House (T. W. Barhydt, manager).—Clay Clement, In "The New Dominion/' came, Dec. 11, to big business. "Tb* Denver Ex- press," 12. drow two good bouse*. Robert lOdcson, 14, to fair business. Coming; "To Die at Dawn" 15, "A Funny Bide of Life" 10, Katbryn Ostcrman 17, Dainty Pares IB, Viola Allen 10. Obphbum Tiibatbb (Geo. H. Clark, man- ager).—Vaudeville and burlesque bill for week of 14 Includes: Tbe Two Geyera, Mack Slater*, Kennedy and Vernon, Adeline, end Rubber, Llllle Hilton, and Dot Morgan. Notes. —Keete Pressor, * native of Terrs Haute now with Field's Minstrels, baa ar- ranged for a Dew play next season, In which be will star George Clark re- sumed the active management of tbe Or- pheum Theatre Inst week, relieving Harry Albright, wbo ha* aorved a* acting manager for *ome months. Mr. Albright made many friends during hi* atsy In this city. I ■» OHIO. Toledo.—The Valentine Theatre (Otto Kllves, manager).—"The Virginian" came, to fair business, Dec. 8, 4, Mr*. Langtry, in "Mr*. Deerlng'* Divorce," satisfied s houao 5. Tim Murphy, In "Tbo Man from Missouri," bad good business 7. Creators and hi* band 10, 11, "Tbe Eternal City" V, Lewis Morrison, In "Faust," 16. Lyceum Tiieatrb (Frank Burt, manager). —"Tbe Telephone Girl" drew good houses 8-S. "Foxv Grandpa" did fairly well 0-0. Booked: Kalhrrn Osterman 10-12. "In the Palace of Hie King" 1816, Empirb Theatre (Glazier & Wyatt, man- agers).—A moat satisfactory production of "Prince Otto" was given by tbe stock co. week of 0. Harry (Tlailer baa rejoined tb* company and hla work wa* a foature. "Bow- ing the Wind" 18-10, wltb Mary Hampton. An cape Tiihatbb (G. W. Preston, man* ager).—Another atrong bill was offered 0 and week. The Rice Family were big favor- lies. Business continues good. For 18 and week: Hlmon and Gardner, Fields and Han- son, Mazu* and Masette, Gregory and Lino, I'arker's dogs, Golden Gste Quintet and tb* vltsgraph, Bust's Tiibatrb (Frank Burt, manager). —"Queen of the Highway" came, to good re- turns, 8-5. "Only a Shop Girl/' a splendid attraction, played to capacity 8-0. Lottl* William* Baiter wa* a big favorite. Coming: "M'lls*" 10-12. "Heart* Adrift" 18-10. * Stenbenvllle. — At tb* Orand Opera House.—Irene Myers' Big Stock Co. opened Dec. 7-12, to S. It. O., end repeated It sacb night. "Young Tobe Uoxle r ' 16, "Dora Thome" 10. Notes. —Ed. Jone* left for Charleston, 8. C, to play In slock Tbe Grand bi* added two new tbree sheets In front of tb* tbeatre and surrounded tbem with electric lights. i a Marlon.—At tbe Orand Opera House (Cbss. E. l'erry, manager).—"A Parish Priest" did well Dec. 2. Ross Coghlan delighted a large audience 4. "A Little Outcait" had fair business 8. Coming: Will II. Myers' Stock Co. 10-12, "Tho President'* Daughter" IT, "The Last Mistake" 10. Zanesvllle.—At Welter Tbeatre (J. 0. England, mannger).—Hose Coghlan pleased Dec. 7. "Tbo President'* Daugiber," 5, came to a fair died house. "Robert Emmet," 4, drew a fair bouae. Elite Proctor Otis pleased all 2. Coming: "David Harum" 10, ''A Llttlo Outcast" 12, "Qulucy Adam* Saw- yer" 16, ♦ >» — Hod Weston write*: "I am In my twentieth week wltb Lincoln J, Carters 'Flaming Arrow' Co., doing Irish comedy. Edward B. Allen Is also with the compsny, doing the black face comedy and bis danc- ing specialty. He ba* been suffering with rlcumntlsin, and had to stop dancing, but Is now able to do hi* work. Tho company 1* breaking record* everywhere." — Eduard William* and Ruth Gale are with L. A. (Cempton'* "In a Woman's Powrr" Co., playing the juvenile and soubrette parts.