The New York Clipper (December 1903)

1048 THE NEW TOKK CLIPPER. DECEMBEB 26. vine Until provi-il Interesting In a trombone hoTo. The mining pictures scored. Bennett & Moiiltou Repertory Co. Dec. '21 to Juu. 2 I two weeks). ' ' Music llAi.r. (Thomas- Moosb, manager). —This house, the name 'fit which has been .■hanged from Flowers' Theatre, has Jumped Into populiir favor, If the past, week's rc- rcptlon of Hie offering In vaudeville' In to* he t ukeii ils a criterion. High class raudevllla and clean burlesque prevail. 1/cslle ano Ar- tlcll. Juniper and Robinson proved, .tbc bright particular favorites. Christmas week's lillf: The Taylors, Uartford Sisters (re-en- gaged), Fowler and Went, A. C. Wcyman, moving pictures and lllUHtratod songs; Mor- ton Stnndlsb, Kddlo Glgicrre, Hay Ellis, Lena livnoll, and a uew ami enlarged burlesque company. , „ HiiEEiiVa l'uii<.ii.\st> Stiiebt Tiif-atms tTboo. B. Baylies, resident manager).— «.'rlmmln.s and Hore presented u hilarious laughing net during the jmsi. week. Tbo utbers were:.The. Four Hlano*, In "Himny .M'rlcu:" the lie Vcnu's, Mnx Rltlcr, and John E. Drew. Hie clover dancer; tbc Revere .sinters, lit character sung* nud change*; Yvotte, In picture dances and (Metrical effect posing, and the vUngrapb. Yulctldj week's offering: Sruith and Powell, Nelson nn'd Mllledge. La Hose find Seymour, Adelnldo Herrmann. Rav ("or, Lillian Waltonc, Cat- ton's Circus, 'and the vltagrnph. . Notes. —Tbe tlrst of a series of Sunday ♦ veiling concerts was given at'Shecdy's Union Street Theatre 2d. and the programme was made up principally of perfonuers plnylng at'the other land hoiibe*. The object is a worthy one—for tile benefit of the haicr- geney Hospltul. Sullivan and Grny'H Or- .nostra furnished the music John I. riliunnon, lata treasurer, of Flowers' Theatre, \il\l tiot assume the management of Hheedy a TJulon Street Theatre. a* previously stated. ......Theodore H. Flowers has relinquished nil connection with Music ifall (formerly Flowers' Theatre) and it-Ill manage store HboWS, ■ a-'all nivcr Aiadeniy of Music (Wm. .1. Wiley, manager).—Only I wo attract Ion* wore seen at this- house lust week. "Tbe Ilonrt of Maryland," 17, ployed to fair biisl- hobs, and gave satisfaction. EulallD Ben- nett, Willlnin P, Walcult aud Clifford Store)-. were worthy of mention. "Feck's Had Hoy, business. Booked: "A Guilty Mother" 17-19. •A right for Millions" 21-23, "tier Blster-a Shame'' 28-110. ■ , " "' . SrAn Thbatcc (AH.- Herbert, manager). —litislnesi litis been first clasx at- this new theatre. Tbc bill for the week of 14 was:- Cuffery and Grunt, bag punchers and boxers; Minnie Palmer, eccentric singing act: Fields mid Martin, huckster bdy*: Addle" Herbert.- Illustrated songs, and an afterpiece, entitled "A School of Actors." \ Buoi' Tiikithk. (Henry Myers, manner). —Nell B-irgcsx. In '"J'lie Comity Pair,' 34-10, pluyed to fair returns., "A.Little MlWf, <7-lU, had fair returns. Due: "A .11 , dden rrlmc" 21.23. "At (.'rliiple Creek' 24-2., ■Wedded and Parted" 28-:W, Al. Martina •Uncle Toms Cabin" 81-Jnn. 2. Casto Thbatbb <Al. Haynes, manager).-- Iliialncss was good at this house week of 14, with Mr. nnd Mrs. Perkins Pinner as tbo feature, Bonked. 21 und week : The Houvrn- Iv.Twins, little Ullsoii and Hilly Hart, Ma- lor Doyle, Daly, Tofu und Honnu, Harry and .-ladle Fields, Cherry nud Hates, Musical Bcntlev. nnd Robinson snil Juniper. Rich's Tnr.ATJtt; (11. B. Rich, manager).— Phil Sheridan's "*» City SportB gavo n de- llclitful eonglomcratlon of vnudcrllle, btir- lebQue nnd ots.-ra. and held the boards, 17-1U. to good business. The speclnltles were; of tint A 1 order, iui'ludlug: ItnnzettH mid Lu Rue, the I'nn American /our. and May , ■luiitlH. Hooked: Ite High Flyers 23-2:1, •Vatsou'H Americans 2(-2il, ladlau Maidens ;H-Jun. 2, Hose IIIII nip Show 7-l». Bimuuv's TitBiTiiH tM. V. O'ltrleti, tnan- liirbr).—l^tst week's t'tislness waa up to t'bo usual standard. Uookeil 21 aud v.-eck; Pat Tonhcy'a Irish i.lpers. Hollle Shnrtie, Morrl- t,dn and Berwick. Cl'/foid nnd Ilnie, tlte l>e l*ontn.H, Miirte Ziiusuniifl aud her singing «log. und the khictoscope. SteNTtON.—Kthcl Carpenter, of "Tbo Old Mill Stream" Co., Is at home, Muendlng Christmas.... Morris Pollock, formerly man- agur of Flint Museum, "bus opened a the- iitrical bonidlng'houBe..'..A lucal aero of the Friitefiinl Order of Eagles was Insti- tuted here Inst week, uiut.' to the great nur- jirlsc of th\i Klntn president, the aerie es- i.abllahcd n new record of size of the char- ier list; 'there' wwo BIB cantlluatcs, ls-lng the largest instituted 'In the-East. The exer- cises woro In charge of State President FrnnclB Qulnlan, of L.vntt. and Btnff, and wero held ut the llljou Theatre, tho use of which hud been tendered by Manager Myers. The following otBcers were elected: ■Worthy president, Charles V. Hyatt; worthy vice-president, Jeriaulnli M^cCanty: worthy secretary, Edward V. Pnnla; worthy trona- trcr, Edward Lynch; worthy chiujlalti, Jo- hepli Parka: worthy conductor. WllUain Dol- loft; physicians, lira. .1. E. O'Connor and J. S. Hyde; triistei'x, C. D. Sulllviin, John Waltors and Alfivd Hrltlnud: outside iruntxJ, .P. J. Doyle; Intride guard. Alpbonse Ilebin- cor. Heury Myers, mujia«er of the JBlJoii, Itnd aittailies: Col. W. Kwtl Masotn. Irvna- tirer of tho Acnilomy of Wusb'. and uitaehes; Mlllton Carr. trisisurtrr of Itlcli s, imd (it- <acbes, and M. P. O'Hrlou. of Sbecly s, and ti-LtacliOB, were uimnig the ajioinbers lustalleu. S '■ Lynn At the I.yun Tlieat re" (Frank >1. Harrison, mnuager).—Tim Clu.rn ruriier Co. ..amc Dec. 14, for the iweok, and pluyinl to iiTcellcnt busluess. The Keystone Dramatic Co. opon«l 21, for a two weeks ,«igageuieut. Ot:u TiiB.vrmi (C. W. Sheafe, ma,nager). —Business is good for the holiday souso'i. This week: Wee aud Walters, llnll and Hnghes, Deimmlo aud'Hell, V«r Aallu nnd J'eurl, Louise Hovny, and the !>Iohcii|h;. Salbm Tiiratmk. Sm.km (Harry h. Heed, juanagorl.—Thi» Wunwrd moving pictures. twawtatM M-17, were witnessed "by fair bouses. "Uncle Josh Sprucwliy" played, ta lair business, IS. Tbe Christmas attra^ Hon will bo Andruw Mack, In "The Bold Holer Boy." ._ __ . Mechanic H.mj.. Sslem (James Mooro, mnungcr).—Business continues good, Inst week seeing lnr«e audiences ut every per- joratRHce. Will H. Sloan und Claude Wol- luce are liere Ibis week, presenting their (.ketch, "The Vhmiuer." Notes.— John Murphy, of this city, who lias been traveling with the Obcr company In tbe South, has returned-to his huuiu fur the liollduvB. It Is understood that Mr. Oher will start out again In n Bliort time...... 'I bo Kevstotio lirmuntlo Co. opened a two weeks' engagement 21. In the Lynn Theatre, nnd during the second week one of the chief attractions will be Adelaide Heri'inuun aud )i«r company, preseutiug the, illusion, "Tho fclccnlug Beauty." ' a ' Ism nana— At the Own flaw* twrant «j Cubn. managers).—Tills house was dark week of Dee. 14. Hooked: "Tbo Ileurt of CMurylaud" 23, wltli mnilnee. Casto TiiRAiim (Al. Haynes, mnnager).— Crowded hotiaes prevailed week of 14. Adgle and her lions being a strong drawing card. Hooked, week of 21: Mr. und Mrs. Fisher. '«e Allisons, Smith nud White. Pauline Saxon. Chas. W. LlttlellPld. He llrnff Sis- ters.' Sanford Slslers. nud Mttrvelotts Lorltts. Casino TitKATBn (W, L. Giillnghcr. maua- >:i.|.).—Htisluess very good. Booked, week of 21 :' Zanfretta nud Muuslleld. Sndlo Wymnit, Urn Pagans, Tom Bryant. Perry nnd Cambcll, lUclou, and Cook and t.'onk. s llolyok.- At (he Opera House (B. T>. Poller, manager).—"The Furl of Puwttickot" ■ nine, to good Imsluess. Dec. 11. Booked: William Collier. In "A Fool nud His Money." 17; "The llolrnkcrs." a musical extrnvn- Kuuzn. (tocal talentl. Id. H>: Miss Xew York Jr. 22. JnuieK K. nackelt'Jtl. tSMrnn: Tiikatiim (T. F. Murray, luatia- ger).—"The Missouri Olrl," IMS. and "A Hidden Crime." 11-10, cubic to satisfactory Lowell.—At tho Lowell Oiiera (louse (Fay Bros. A Hosford, managers).—(Tho Foutiorg (Stock Co., In repertory, opened n two weeks' ongogement Dec. 14. and proved to lie one of the bent c-ompnnles that has vlslt>sl us this fteason, presenling nn exccl- i-nt ll«t bf playa. Tlio spoclaJtles are ine»t- inu with big favor, nnd Include: Morlc Mc- Neil, Mnllory Bros, and Brooks, Grace Hal- Ihlay, Will J. Kennedy, Crcrs Cannndn. and Kva «Jra3r. Jinalness lias been of the capacity order.- For curreul week, Fcnborg Stock Co., In, reporbiry. Academy ' ur Mcsic (B. P. Murphy, man- iifler).—The Bowery nurlcstpicrs eutertniucd 14-10, -to good liusTnesH, la the musical Imr- leMa, "On the Yu-<;on," ilnrey Wutaon Jr., t;co'. Bickcl,.lvd. Wrothe, Davo WnrsaWj Murk Itonnett, Lizzie Frclclgh and Hrna Warsaw did good wark. The music, scenery and ef- few« were also worthy of mention. Coining: Indian .Maidens 31-23, High Flyers 24-28. Casto Tiikatiib (Al, Haynes, manager). —Courtibopc and Forreatcr, In "A Fisher- man's -Luck." and tflio Avon Comedy Four wero the lilg hits of hurt week's excellent bill. Business averaged. capacity, und the uiarlnces were itiaux. given to 8. It. O. Cur- rent: Adgle aud her lions', Karle ami Wll- t-cm. Sahinc and Mullnuey, McKnlght. tho Three Mitchells, Marie Laurent, James H. Adirum, tuid-Tyco and Jermon. • Boston Tiikatbh (J. ill. Tebbetts, mnn- n«er).—lllee and Walters were the head- liners last week nnd their act was received with much favor. Business is always big here, and no exception to the rule Inst week. H. It. 0. amateur night, "A Night In Chlnn- town" being given. I'or 21 nud week, Col- ton and Dnrrow, lu "His First Lesson:" Bending Bondn, Mens. Herbert, Azlos nnd Zola, Hpauldlng Brothers, and the Boston bioscope, with "Dnclc TonVs Cabin." Hpeclal matinee 2R, a. u. Amateur ulght, "Driven from Home." PEOPLir'a Theatrh (Billy Nelson, man- ager).—Another good bill last week, the great Burkhart winning much favor. Busi- ness to the capacity, with 8. It. O. at many of the evening performances. Current week, Dixie Clark's Burlcstpiers, Jackson, the rub- ber man ; ilorile Zola, Eva Lam. Nellie Cnr- llti. Klsle Clark, Oruce Pope, Lillian Adams Fisher and Wnltbam, nnd afterpiece, "Ouc Night lu the Hug House." JlKNTtON.—The Feuberg. Stock Co., assist- ed by. Henry nnd Boon,, give a sacred con- cert at tbe Opera limine 20, In uld of the firemen's fund. Tbe advance sale of seats predicts capacity houses, both afternoon und evening There-will be a sucrcd con- coct at the Casto Theatre 20, In aid of a local charity... .The second recital of the Lowell Orchestral Society will be glvcD In Huntlug- lou Hall 2(1. The stars will be Heurl Hchueckcr, harpist, and Lucille Tucker, con- tralto......The Avon Comedy Four present- ed an elegant watch to Master Boss Forres- ter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. ForreBtcr. at the,. Casto last week,. and a general good time followed at their apartments.... ..The male member* of the Fenberg Stock Co. were entertained and banqueted by tbe Ceutral Club In their rooms 18 It will be "Mc- Neil" night at. the Opera House 22, when the Lowell Klks will attend In a body In recognition of the kindness rendered by Marie McNeil ut the recent memorial service. Miss McNeil Is an honorary ■ member of No. 07, Erie, Pa The Montana Harry Medi- cine Co. has been In town for the past three weeks, und report u good patronage and well received.... Harry It. Ylckers was In town during the past week In the Interest of tbe Fenberg Stock Co., nhd his efforts hud much to do with the big business done last week. ... .The I. A. T. 8.E.,Local 30, hud Its annual election of olllcers 13, representing the cities of Lowell, Lawrence and Haverhill. George Callahan, of Lowell, president; Martin J. Mlskcll,, of Lowell, vice president: John Hunter. of-Lawrcnec, lluancfal secretary aud treasurer; James It. Mulhall. of Lawrence. •recording secretary: George White, Thomas Hayes. Jcro Callahan, Edward Burke, Martin J. Mlskcll, Fred Cox, John M. Phillips, Thomas Learce, finance committee. Business ngentB : For Lowell, Fred Cox ; for Lawrence, John Hunter: for Haverhill. George Chris- tie. Trustees: Thomas Golden, of Lowell; Wm. Rodgars. of Haverhill: Wm. Moran, of Lawrence. Wm. Moruu, sergeant at arms. Delegate to National Convention In Milwau- kee, John Hunter, of Lawrence; alternate, Edward Hurke, of Lowell. The ussoclatlon Is rejoicing over tho fact that tbe city of Haverhill is once more unionized, this mak- ing all the theatres In this district union bouses. -The next meeting will be held at Lawrence the second Hunday In January. s ' ■ •• Worceater.—At the Worcester Theatre (Felix R. Wendelschaefori manager).—The Chrb.imiis shopping season being at Its height, but one bousing bus been made for this week, "Hag Harbor" 26, 20. The local Board of Trade Oloe Club drew-exeellout tmtvi.nago liv "Pinafore" 14. 15. ■ Henry Irving, in "'The Bells'* and "Waterloo," was greeted by the largeBt atidlenceof the sea- snu 10, nud S. It. 0. was posted early. "The Heart of Maryland" played, to good returns, 18. LoTititor's Opkba Hodsb (Shea & Wilton, managers),—This house Is closed for Christ- mas week. Last week the High Flyer Bur- lepque Co. pluyed to good business. • ■ Pauk Tii^atuh (Shea & Wilton, mana- gers).— liarnes' trained ponies, dogs and lk-iis; James It. Willie and his company, in "The Judge and tho Girl:" Bnrtlett and Peters, Murphy aud Francis, tbe Holds- worths. Vlrna and Lara, Estclle Wordette, lu "When (bo Cat's Away." and the 81. Ongc Brothers nro hooked for week of 21. Last week the managers presented one of the best bills of tbc Benson, and wero well repaid for their effort. .Fbankuji Sai'.vnc Thbatku (Shea A Co.. run lingers >.—Week of 21 "Her First Falso Step" will plov for tho entire week. Lnst week "The Funuy Mr. Dooley" hud very good patronage. PALAt'll Mi'BuuM.—Thla new nniusement house opens 21. with 1 ail Ion and Lain, the oue head and two body freuk. lu the museum. und Huun's Georgia Soreuuders In tbc thc- li i i-o. This building hns recently been changed from a hotel to thla sort of house, aud Is the tlrst attempt at anything of the kind since tho days of Bristol, in Washburn Hall. C.vstso Tiiiiatuh (Davy A Leslie, maua- aersl.—Week of 21: hlggins Brothers, Katie Stacker, May Minor, Nellie Mason. Jewel Darling. Joo Buckley, nud Charles Johnson. Tu mi ton. —At tho Taunton Theatre (Calm * Cross, managers).—"TJnelo Josh Spruce- by" came Dec. 17, IS, (o fair busluess. "Peck's Bnd Boy" came 18. "Human Hearts" is due Christmas day, matinee und night. «»» -Advices from Boston state that nil the scenery in the production of Huulou Broth- ers' ''Superhu" was destroyed by lire at Nurth Ailmns. Mass., morning of Dec 18. It IimiI been placed In a baggage enr a few hours before the tire for transimrtntlnu to Fltch- burg. Tho mnnnger estimates the loss at Kld.nOQ, fully covered by Insurance. Tho Hostou engagement of "Snnerba" has becu canceled, nntl "When We Mere Twwnty-ono" Villi tidto Its place at the Majestic, that city. ... . . . OHIO. . Cincinnati.—Adellua Patll. the song bird who bus enthused tbo lovers of melody through two generations, was compelled to ' divide tlie attention of Ciuclnantlang with Admiral Schlcv. 'The hero of Santiago paid ilils tlrst visit to this Buckeye:metropolis on the dav of Paul's farewell. The great or- tlste was warmly welcomed at Music Hall, In which *he had not appeared since thn building was remodeled. Pattl had engaged it suite of rooms at tbo Grand Hotel,, but decided to remain on her private palace on wheels. Tbnt very afternoon a Arc scare threatened destruction to the hotel, and tho songstress was very clod she bad chosen car in preference to hotel. _.,_.. . MitAitn. OrsitA IIocbh (Harry Kalnfortb A Jolui H. Havlln, managers).—His Joyful Highness. "Tho Sultan of Sulu," created by Ooorge Ado, will bo put on Dec. 21, under Henry W. 8avage's direction. Last week Hull Cnlne's play, "Tbc Eternal City," with Edward Morgan aB David Boss, and Sarah Truax as Donna Roma Volonne, did n busi- ness that increased tho growing admiration of Llcblcr A Co. for Cincinnati as a good show town. The melodramatic action was enjoyed. Frederic do Belleville, as Baron Bonclll, and Frank. C. Bangs, as His Holi- ness, the. Pope, were Important contributors to a most'fascinating production. Charles Ha'wtrcy, In "Tbo Man from Blankley's, Dec. 28. „ _ ,._. tnuret HtBEBr TrtBATBB (M. C. Ander- s'iii. manager).—Augustus Thomas' master- piece, "Artzoua," will open 20. Last week "The " Avjukenlng of Mr. Plpp," in which Charles Grapewln appeared, proved to lie a refreshing musical farce full of both melody nnd cornea}'. It was one of the most laugh- able offerings of tbe season. Anna Chance, Nellie Beaumont nnd Al. W. Maddox were omoug the coutcdlan's chief assistants In the work of pleasing tbc multitudes. Keller is due 27. Hkuck's Opbua Hot-SB (Heuck, Fenncssy & Stair, managers). — "Through Fire nnd Water" will be presented 20. succeeding tbc revlvul of James A. Heme's old success, "Hearts of Oak.". James Home was seen as Terry Dennlsou, tbe old sailor, and Ber- nunllne Ulsse was Crystal, and Little Lillian Klrby, Boby Crystal. Tbc heart Interest in the play appealed to the emotions of the 'audiences Just as strongly us ever. Gus Hill's "McFadden's Flsts' T 27. Columbia Tiieatrk (M. C. Anderson, man- tiger).—Mile. Nlrvanl, wWli lier twined lioiw, Is billed totoake Iter lli-st performance here 20. Klein, Ott Brothers and Nlckerson. Monroe. Mack and Lawrence, 1 Wallno aud Marinette, the Great Aaru, Frank H. White and Lew Simmons, Alf. Holt und James Illclimund Olenroy are also ou tbe bill. Tho entertainment last week was good nnd busi- ness great. Mr. nnd Mrs. Itooyns, lu "Thn MoniRig After;" Mine. Emmy and her dogs, and the Luncaeter-Barrows Company, In fA • 'hip of the Old Block," were excellent num- bers. Helen King Russell did splendidly with her small part in the latter sketch. Alice ltavmond furnished the musical feature. I.ycri.'M Tiiuatbb (Heuck, Stailr 4 Fen- ncssy. managers).—"In the Shadow of the Callows" will come 20. following "The Min- ister's Daughters," wirich repeated Its suc- cess of last season. Margaret Brownlee, Florence Malone and Charles Bolsar were well cast. Business was good. Davis aud Durcy's Company, In "The Christian," 27. pBOMJi's thuatbe. —Harry Morris' Come- dians, In "A Nlglit on Broadway/' is booked for 20. Rose Sydell's Louduu Belles drew the usual crowds of lovers of the burlesque lust week. Joseph Mitchell proved himself to be a good comedian. Tbe burlesques were well costumed and tbc lilt of the olio was ltuth Denver's living picture act. . The High Hollers 27. . . Ciossit' ov thr LoDtiv.—Creatore and Ills Italian band of sixty, with Mine. Barlll. will be heard at Music Hall 20 Harold " lluuer was tbc soloist ut the lust concerts of tbe Symphony Orchestra, IS, IP All the theatres in town will giro Christmas mutlnees. Holidays, however, are no longer as profitable In u theatrical way us they were lu the older days James E. Fen- uessy has been In New York, attending a meeting of tbc Empire and Eastern cir- cuits Manager Harry Italnforlh hob- nobbed wltb New York managers during the week... .Lisa Corty. tbe new leading lady of the tiermun Theatre Company, has al- readr been installed as u most popular favorite ltoy Wells, tbe chief of staff of the Columbia Theatre ushers, conimauds a well drilled corps of affable youngsters. WUo are most popular with tbe patrons of tho home of vaudeville. hand made a big hlt^ Dec. -V > ri 1 fc„.l' T q' iSSiiniPlrv" nlaved. to'a fair house. B. KwlS Morris 3 ™, 1 !*^'Faust " came 15 { ••When Johnny Comes Marching Home" ^..Jerome Brtea, In "The' Billionaire," 19. »r? P- 'LtcEtn Tubatbb (Frank; Burt, mana- eer).—Katbryn Ostcnnoa, In "Miss Fcttl- ?oat 3 ,"^came 10-12, lb 1faMf*WM^. Miss Ostermun deserves great creAlftfor her splendid work. "In tbc Pa lace of tteWnp had fairly good patronogo 13-10. The Gin ond the Wdgc" 17-10,-Morray A. Mack, la "A Nlglit on Broadway." 20-AJ. > ' EMMBE TnCATKB (OlSZlcr A ^y a «' "f"" „<((. rs )._An excellent production of Sowing the -Wind" was given 13 and week M tho stock company. Mary Hampton, ttie_ new leading lady, mado n big hit. her work.and Mr. Glazier's being very good. ."My Friend from India" 20-20. . _ __ . ■.-, ■ AncAin; TriEATEE (G. W. Preston, mana- Kcr ),_XhiB week's bill was away above par. Tho Golden Gate Quintet, and Mazuz and Mazctto were great favorites. Good bOBloess ruled. For 20 and week: Bl8»ooet|ie>and Howman, Howard Bros^ Lewis MsCord, Harry Le Rose, Seymour and LIztle May, the Olivers, Lydell and Butterworth, and the vltagrapb. t Blbt's Tiieatue (Frank Burt, manager). — "M'IIsb," 10-12, and "Hearts AdrlftV^-13- 10: did fair business. "Tbe Orphan s Frajrer 17-10, "When Women Lore" 20-28. > « ■ • (■ - Akron.—At tho Colonial Theatre (S. S. Tail, manager).—"The Prince of PIlBon 1 ' had a big and well pleased audience pec li. "Eight Bells" did well 10. BonstBlbj nnd Stohl's "Man of the M'orld" comes 21, "Tbc Johnstown Flood" Christmas, matlneo and evening; Ai. 0. Field's Minstrels 20. — Oiiamj UfEBA Uousi: (T. K. Albaugh, man- HBcr )._"a'l,c Child Slaves of New lork" iMtac 14-1U. "Hearts Adrift" had fair busl- uess 17-10. "The Pride of Jennlco*' is booked for 21-23, "When Women Lore" 21-2C. Notes. —A local aerie of Eagles was Insti- tuted hero 0. Seventy-one members took tbo obligation, after which a banquet was Berved, which was uttended by Eagles from Cleve- land, Youngstown, Cunton and Madslllon.... Achllle Pbllllon, of this city, has. secured Prlncess'Nouma, tbe midget, and will exhibit her with the Southern Carnival In connection with his spiral tower act. ■ ■ Dayton.—At the Victoria Theatre (C. G. Miller, manager).—Jeroino Sykes and u suleudld compuny presented. "The BUUon- nlie" Dec. 17,. to big business. Creatoro and. his bond gave three concerts 1$, ,10, before well pleased audiences. Coming; Byrne Bros.' "Eight Bells" -21-23,- "Qutacy Adams Sawyer" 2i>. Paiik Tiieatbe (Harry E. Fclcht, mana- ger).—"The Telephone Girl" Co. 'made Its lirst appearance at this house 14-10, playing to splendid business. "Through -I'rre, end Water" drew fairly well 17-10; - Coiling: "The Christian" 21-23. E. Lawrence Lee, in "To Die At Dawn," 24-20. SoLuiEiis' Hume Tueatiie. — Kellar, tbe {uqgiclan, comes 24. "The. Middleman 1 '. 20. Note. —Jus. Kerns, of the vaudeville tfeain 'nf .Ryan and Kerns,. Is at home,; spending the holidays with, bis'parents.. . . ' - ■>'■ » Colo tubas.—Great Southern Theatre (L. M. Boda, manager).—Jerome Sykcs, lij "The Billionaire," played to a well pleased au- dience. . . ' Hioh Stbeet Tiikatbic ! fA.- G: Ovens. -HEW' YORK - STATE. \ oungstovt n.—At the U|s>ra House(Peter Itlce, manugcrl.—Vlnrueat Lumson uppeared. lu "Young T\)bc lloxlc," Dee. 12. to u well pleased audience. "Dora Thornc" was well presented 14. The Brothers Byrne. 17, nnd "Tbo Prince of Pllsen," 10, played to good returns. "Queen of tbe Highway." umtlneu slid ulght, 23: Uebecen- Warren. In "Tess," 25; "Ileurtu of Oak" 20. "The Earl of Paw- tuckey" 28, "The Johnstown Flood" 29, Al. G. Field's Minstrels 30. Pabk Tu lathi; (Joe Weber, manager).— Week of 7 Murruy aud Mack presented "A Night ou Broadway," under the management of Olllu Mack. This company played u very proUtable week. Tom Moore, the coon sbout- ci\ made u big bit. Week of 14 WHIiard Slmius und compuny. In "Pickings from Puck." held the boards, to fair business. Manager Weber offers for Christmas week Curl llugeubeck's trained wild unlmal com- pany. ■Notes. —The Youngstown Opera nouse Co. hns miido an offer for tbe property ad- joining them on tbe south, now occupied and owned by the First Baptist Church. In order to enlarge and Improve Its present playhouse. Considering the rapid growth of Youngdtown, this move Is deemed a wise oue......«. K. Kline, of Toledo, bus entered the employ of Manager Peter ltlcc, of tho Opera House, lu the capacity of treasurer. F, G. Obinert. who has acted In this ca- pacity, has' returned to Toledo, where he holds a similar position Chas. Williams Is- thu nowly appointed special policeman at the Youngstown Opera House Mrs. Eugene Boole (wife of Ex-manager Eugene lt(mk). wlio has been is Los Augelcs, Cut, for some time past, writes her husband that her health is much Improved, which her lunuy friends will be pleased to learn....'.. tin 0 Wm. II. and E. B. Josselyu's Congress of NntloiiB was seen nt tbo Opera House, nud delighted a very largo audience F. B. Sargent, representing the Hngenbtck Wild Animal Show, was here 13, accompanied by C. L. Williams, business in imager Much Interest Is now manifested In the city over the.new musical comedy, entitled "A Mlsilt Monarch," which was rehearsed for the tlrst time 13. at our Opera House. The music Is by Arthur L. Wood, and tbe libretto sud lyrics by George McGulgun—both of this city Avon Park Amusement Co., of Trumbull County, has been Incorporated, with $100,000 capital, by Joseph W. Wess, Minute L, Johnson. A. W. Kennedy, A. B. Camp and John J. Sullivan, to operate theatre, duiiclug halls, skutlug parks, scculc mil ways. etc. On 17 Frances M. Kelly, a noted pianist aud a pupil of Win. Mason. of New lork. gavo a concert at tbe residence of Mvru McKeowu. on Wick Ave., under tho auspices of the Morning Musical Club.... In all probability the verbeck Theatrv, at Mies, Ohio, will bo opened Dec. 21. Man- ager George H. Yerbeck has secured Rose Coghlnii, lu "Tho Greatest Thing In the World," for the opening of the new theatre. manager).—"Tbe Night,Before Christmas' 1 did well Dec. 17-19. "To Die at Dawn," 21, 22, followed by "Hearts Adrift." Gbasd Opeua House (A. G. Ovens, man- ager).—Kellar 21-23. Empihe Tjieatbe (H. Wiseman, manager). —"A Contented Woman" played, to gooo business, week of .14.-"loo Much Johnson" 21-20. -" - • I t Menlienvllle. — At tbe Grand Opera House tbe Ircuo Myers Stock Cor, • wet* of Dec. 7, proved to be tbc winner of the Bea- ton, packing the house at every performance 'and' giving tbe utmost satisfaction. The work of Miss Irene was exceptionally line. Mr. Marks Is still singing as well as ever. The ; entlre company is- above the average, due to tbo good management of Col. Billy Myers, who Is a prince of good fellows. Earnest Lumson, In his new role of "Tone lloxle," holds his audiences us be never did before. ■ belug surrounded by tbe best cast possible to obtain. The piece bids fair to be equal to any of Its kind ever attempted. Miss Knott, who was associated with Mr. Lamsoo, Iu " 'Way Down East," taking tho part of Marry Hoxle, shows her ability to tlte best possible advantage. Chas. D. Mil- ler, the manager, surely deserves great credit for his efforts in handling this coinpanv. "Dora Thornc" lti, "Damon and Pythias" 17. Sprlnirneld.—At tbe Grand Opera House (L. J. Dalle, manager).—The Myers Stock Co. did a good week's business, ending Dec. 2.- Rose Cogblun, In "The Greatest Thing in tbe World," had a well Oiled house 3. "A Bon of Rest" drew capacity C. The Wilbur Opera Co. bud a very successful week's en- gagement 7-12. Myers Stock Co. (return eu- rgement) 14-16, "The nillloualre" 18, Chas. Lodcr, In "A Funny Side of Mfe"'l9. Marion. — At the Grand Opera House (Chas. E. Perry, manager).—Tue Will II. Myers Stoek Co., Dec. 10-12, had good busi- ness. "The I'resldent's Daughter' 17. "A Life's Mistake" 19, Brothers Byrne, In "Eight Bells," 24: "Tbc Queen of tbe Highway" !ij, "Tho Prince of Pllsen" ^0. »■» COLORADO. Bnffalo At Manager Stirling's Star Tbe > atre attractions arc: Richard Mansueld Dec. 21-23. Grace George, In "Pretty Peggy," Hi- l'0.: Robert Mantell, In "The Light of Other DayB," 28-30. "Tbe. Sultan .of 8ulu" -met with fairly good success: . ' . ' '• Teck TBeatcb (Stirling A Cornell, mana- ' gers).—Alice Fischer, In 'Mft'bat's the Matter with Susan';" week of 21. Mildred Holland, In Theodore Kremer's new play, "The Tri- umph of an Empress," next week. Htgen beck's animals finished a satisfactory fort- night's Bojourn 19. Academy Tixeatbe (Dr. Peter C.'Cornell, manager).—"The King of Detectives" will Investigate matters this week, "while "No Wedding Bells for Her" will be tolled next week, rrhe Great Wblto Diamond" sparkled Into favorable eyes last weok. Lyceum Ttibatce (J. Laughlln, mamt- cer).—"The Wayward Son" Is tlie curfew: offering. Nellie McHenry. In "M'llss," next week. "Happy Hooligan" greatly amused his friends last week.' • Coxvemios Hall (Henry L. Meovh, man- nger).—Anna Eva Fay has proved quite ■magnetic and remaJos another week. An In- teresting vaudeville coterie assists,; composed of: Fitzpmtrlok Fanillv. John Lemucla, Al- bert IClmtxilI, Nottle Elder and Aga. (Shea's Oaboex, Tiieatuk. —Charles Ern- est, a>'our Wclsons, Harper, Desmond and Bailey. Poebtinger's Swedish Ladles' Quar- tette, May Udoulu ond Fred Edwards, In "A Bachelor's Dream;" Snyder and Buckley, Hol- den's iMannlklns, Dillon Ilrotbers, aud the klnetosraph, Bhowlng "Apce : in. Wonder- land." Lapai-ette Tue.vtt.e (Chas. M. Bszg.man- ager ).—WebeFs Parisian Widows this week, consisting of Bert Leslie, Marie Richmond. Bison City Quartette, James and Flora Simp- son, Anua Peyser, Charles Falke, Lester Pike. Ilea Cook. Frank Glrard and ' Madeline ' Franks. Gay Morning Glories next week. Cherry Blossoms did nicely. Notes. —The appointment of Wlllllaro 1. Buchanan, formerly president of tbe Pan- American Exposition, us Minister to Panama, has given marked satisfaction to his fellow .townsmen here The German Theatre Stock Co., of Cleveland, presented "Jobannls Feucr" nt the Lyceum 20 Bids were opened and accepted last week for the new Shea Theatre on Court Street It Is said that Manager Keith's negotiations for n Buffalo site have been discontinued, anil Ids option on the North Cbnrcb, Main Street property. ' discontinued. Albany.—The Empire Theatre (H. B. Jacobs, manager). — HI Henry's Mlnstreh came, Dec -lo, 10, to good business, and William Collier, In "A Fool and Ills Money." IS. 19. succeeded In nniuslng good slzed.au- tllcnces. Tbc bookings Include: Harry Lelgbton, In "Othello." 21,-22: Dan Sully, In ''The Old Mill Stream.' 23, 20.: Robt. 1'IUsimmons, In "Peck and His Mother-In- Law," 28-31: Jas. K. Ilackftt Jan. 1. llAHMA.vts Bi.kecklii Ham. (H. K. Jacobs, .manageri.'—"The Sultan of Sulu." to a.fair house, on Monday. 14. "The Heart of a Hero" followed 15. 10, to excellent at: tendance, "Thelma," 17-19, and closed the week Btrong.. Announcements here are: '.'The Missouri Girl" 21, 22, 'rBuster -Brown" 20, Richard MausDeld, In "Old Heidelberg." 20. •Proctob'b Tiieatkb (fldwaird Grohxni. resident manager).—A very .'Intercallnc vaudeville penformauce all last week enjoyed good business.- Tlie bill IneJuded: George Prbiirose and the Foley Bros., Mr. and Sirs. .Stuart Darrorw, Jas. B. Donovan, Stanley aud Brockmaa. the Three Madcaps, Orrllle and Frank, Gardner and Leonard, and the kala- technoscopc. For 21 and week of. Chrlst- nias: Henry I.ee, the Juggling Johnsoi);. Eekert end Berg. Al. Ratio's dogs, • Tom Brown and Nevarro, J. Warren Keene, /Max- well and Dudley, and new viewy . ou the kuletochnoseope. Gaiety Tiikatrs (Howard H. Nichols, man- ager).—The Thoroughbred Burlesquers came, 14-10, and gave a good show, followed 17- 10 by Miss New York Jr. The-olio was purtlculurly strong -with -Minnie. Granville, Adams aud Richards, Udell and Pearcc, Sunderland and Fooda, Marlon and Pearl, and, as aa additional attraction, Leo Pnr- dello, the wrestler. Big business all. the week. The Tiger Lilies 21-23, and Ruble's Knickerbockers 24-20. ■ Rochester.—At .the Lyceum tM.i It WolH. manager).—Sadie Murtlaor, iu.'Tne (Second Mrs. Tanqucray." drew wen filled liouses Dec. 18, 19. ' The 'German Tte*tre *tock- Co., of- Cleveland, O.. In "Johnun^ J''ener," 21. Richard Mansfield pre3cnM.''Old Heldelbors" 24. "Joshua Wlriteoauj," wltb Archlo Boyd, 25. 26. National Tiieatiie (.Max. Hurtle, mauj- ,rt.—-large and entluufeistlcaudiences ■-•«- ..nyed flic prescntatJon of "The Good Old ■Summer Time." with'George Evans «nd ; ti htrge eootpany of dupable players, -week of 14. "The. Show Girl." vrifh Stella MayheW, .will untcptaln the entire week of 21. Bakku Theatke (John E. Boyle, manager' % Denver. — At the Broadway - Theatre (Peter McCourt. munsger).—Week of Dec. 14 "Mrs Wlggs, of the Cnbbage Patch," pluyed to good houses. "Peggy from Purls" Tauob Guano (Peter McCourt, manager). —Week of 14, Haverly' MlnBtrcls, to good bouses. "Happy' Hooligan" week of 2-1. 'New Orpjieum (l/ce Haney, manager).— Week of 14. Lydla Yeamaus-Tltus, Dumltrcs- cu, Van Aukeu and I/K>nard, Leah Russell. Lew Wells, Fred 8. Stuber. S. R. 0. every night. New Cuiitis TuEATne (A R. Pelton. man- nger).—Week of 14. "Ouo Night in June," 11. played lo good bouses. CnvsTAL Theatbb. —Week of 14, Forbes and Forbes, Casad and De Vcrn. Henry and Francis, the Lunds, Chas. L. Fuhr. ■ . New Ciivstal Tiikathu (formerly Empire Theatre, Geo. I. Adams, manager). — Millar Bros,, Hutves Sisters, Santoro and Marlow. Robt. Baker. ■TitB-NovOT.Tr Theatbb (Henry LubelBkl. muuager).—Wsllas aud Black, Uamlltouund Smith, Walker and Co.. Hoso and Susan. F.lmlra.— A . R. McPh erson, Wm. Schocns. Good house. Rels. manairei COXNKCTIOCT. —V'A,Buffalo Tragedy" thrilled large urowds 14-10. "The Johnstown Flood" pleased good sited.houses 17-19. "The Heart of a Hero" comes 21-23, followed by "Humpty Dumpty" "CookOpeba House (J. H. Moore! mana- ger).—Fine business ruled during'.week of 14. For week of 21: Hal Davis and Inez Macaulcy, in."Pale;" Raymond and Caverly. La Troupe Carmen, the La Vine-Cauie'rou Trio. Donobue and Nichols. Carolyn Young, Paul Stephens and R. J. Jose. Empire Tiikathu (II. C. Jacobs, monugeri. —The Tiger Lilies opeued a week's, engage- ment 14. . They gave a performance lo. the liking of the patrons, and packed bouses ruled throughout tbc cugugement. Kentucky Belles week of 21, Cherry Blossoms ,28 und week. • Toledo.—At the Valentine Theatre (Otto Kiives, niouaser).—Creatoro and bis Italian. New Haven.—At the Hyperion Theatre fG. B. Bunnell, munagcr). — "The Yankee Consul,*' Dec. 11, 12, came to good business. Henry Irving, lu "Dante," 19; "Checkers" 2G, 20. Guano Opera House (G. B. Bunnell, man- ager).—"Rachel Goldstein" drew good au- diences 10-12. "No Wedding Bells for Her" tunic, to good business, 14-10. Due: "A Hidden Crime" 17-19. s Pom's Tiihatiie (S. 7. Poll, manager') The bill tor tbe week of 14 Included: Pa- plula, Charles Dickson, Dick Hume, Jack Rosa and Sue Lewis, Pettlnglll oud Do For- est, Wheeler Ollroy, Maurice Homer and kill Ic Montgomery, the Two Uchrodes, Wil- liam lomkins, Lnvlne and Leonard. ■ ««» —- - — Geo. W. Barlow Is In his sixteenth week with tho "New York Day by. Day" Co. SyrMMse.—At Welting Opera House 'John L. Kerr, manager).—Sadie Martluot. In'Tbe Second'Mrs. Tanqueray." Dee. 10: Christmas matinee and evening. Richard Msusfield; Cornell Glee Club 28, "A'Couutry Girl" Jan. 1. . ,, -Bastablb .Thcatrb: (Harry A. Hurtlg. manager).—"aood Old Summer Time." week of Dec 7, to.8. R. O. "The Show Girl'' opened, to large business, week of 14. "Hollo. BUI." comes 21-211: "The County Fair" 24-20. Guaxb.Opsra House (Chas. H. Plummet-, manager).—"The Johnstown Flood" 14-10. "The Buffalo Tragedy" 17-19. "Humply Dumpty" 21-28. "Tho Heart of a Hero" 24- 20, "A Desperate Chance" 28-30,' "Tho Flam- ing -Arrow* 1 ^ 31-Jan. 2.- .- > Elx«lr«^-At the Lyceum Theatre (M. Rels. manager).—Garslde. Condlt *■ Mack's Stock Co. held tbe boards.last week, with the exception of Wednesday evening., when Richard Buhler appeared In "Paul Revere." "Hello, Bill." Dec. 2r>. "Soldiers of Fortune" 26. Kadle Mnrtinot 28. Rialto Tiihatiie (F. W. McConnell, man- ager).—People for week of 21: May Shan- non, Rssle Booth. Irene Powers, James 1> Proudlove. , and Low Palmer's living- art studies. Business Is excellent. ■■' i Bin sit am ton.—Stone Opera House (J. P. Hi Clark, manager).—Tho Fays .roystllled large audiences Dec 1408. Phil Staats was well received. Stetson's "Uncle Tom's Cable"' 18, 'I'M Real Widow Brown" 21-23. "The Burglar" 24-20. Mr. and Mrs. Fay and Phil Staats were entertained by tlie Blngbamtou Press Club 18. after the performance. .;— Knox Wilson ond Cyril Scott, of No. 2 "Silver Slipper"-Co., have been.replaced,by Hnltx Edwards, of No. 1 Co., anil Donald Urine.,