The New York Clipper (January 1904)

JANUABY 9. THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. 1095 «.pipanr SHwBi Christmas In style, S Star Theatre, Milwaukee. Wis. A lar. chri.tmaa tree was provided and heavily i.i n with beautiful presents for principals in chorus alike. It Is Impossible to furnish £ Manager Clarence M. Parker, of "The Beg- r r ,/l'; M , 0 Pe ra Co-, writes: "We hare leelded to close on account of very bad bual- # ■♦ anil chorus i— . complete Hat of the numerous presents ex- Jh-need. so only the principal preaents will hTAentfoned: Sim Williams, of Williams and Vih'ma was presented with a diamond locket; Mr Adams received a very costly toilet set s„i a smoking jacket; Jules Jordan pre- sented his partner, Lew Harrey, with a gold Wa*ch and fob, and In return received a silk umbrella. Mr. Jordan also received a csne from Williams and Adams. Frank Hayes, of lives and Suits, was presented with a gold watch and chain; Nick Murphy received a cood sited money order; Eddie Meyers T'erider) was well remembered; Mr. and ' iirs Frye, and Mr. and Mrs. Evans gave a number of preaents and likewise received some In retorn. Joe Palmer, the well known comedian and former partner of Lew Harvey, acted as "Santa Clans," and was the re- cipient of many kind remembrances from the company, Including an order for a suit of clothes, ties, slippers and gloves. Mr. Palmer spent the week as the guest of Jordan and Jlarvey. Wllllarr and Adams presented each member of the ciinpany with an appropriate present. To top off the evening, the entire company adjourned to the cafe, at the In- vitation of Lew Harvey, where well wishes were freely expressed over wine. The show Is a big nit everywhere and doing Its full share of business. The Christmas edition of The Clipper was eagerly looked for, and after its arrival was voted a winner. Our best wishes to the Old Reliable for a Happy New Tear and a continued prosperity. Christmas was passed by the J. C. Rock- well Co., In a pleasant manner at Whltlns- vllle, Mass. After the performance Thursday evening;, Pec 24, the company were called together by Manager Rockwell, at hla hotel, s.nd escorted to his rooms, where Clara Rock- well kindly remembered every member of the company with a present, accompanied by an Impromptu speech. Suddenly the folding doors dividing both rooms were thrown open, disclosing a life sized figure of "Santa Clans," who was standing beside an Illuminated Christmas tree, loaded down with presents. It took the little Wheeler Sisters nearly two hours stowing them away and feasting their eyes on dolls, baby carriages, toy houses, gold bracelets, watches, furs and doll bed- steads. Finally, at a given signal, all hands were ushered Into the dining room, where an elaborate spread had been prepared. After a toast to Manager Raul, eating and drinking continued until the Yuletlde bells rang out, and the parry broke np, singing "Auld Lang Syne," all voting that Christmas of 190.1 would long be remembered by all members of the J. C. Rockwell Co. Impromptu poems were read by Clara Rockwell, Arthur Wal- lis and Jack Andrews. Harry Burns writes: "On Chrlstmss Mr. and Mrs. Campbell tendered to the folowlng performers a big Christmas dinner, and also pave each performer and employe a fine pre- Fent' Orton and Leota. Roberts and Ralston, the Gnles, Reed and Wilson, Laura Lee, Ma- mie Castle, the Millers, Tessle Fllmore, Clar- ence Leonard, Pete Fay, Tete Jackson, and Harry Rams, the bag puncher. All bad a merry Christmas." Itttislc and Song. Carl Herrmann, violinist, Is with the Glazier Lyceum Bureau again this season, and reports meeting with success. Frank D. Beret, band master, Is Wintering In Stillwater, Minn. Will Accooe, composer and musical direc- tor, Is quite 111 at his home, In Brooklyn, N. T. Harry Leabelle, tenor. Joined the Boston Ideals at Gainesville, Fla,, for the rest of the season. Isabella Rosatl Caserlnl and her Roman harp orchestra of twenty women harpists and two pianists, made their first American ap- pearance at Carnegie Hall, New York City, on Monday evening, Dec. 14. Florence Atwood, operatic soprano, who appeared In vaudeville two seasons ago, and baa since been studying for grand opera, and her husband, Geo. Alfred Fox, the pianist, sail for Paris Jan. 3, under a three years contract at the Opera Comlque. Mltion Aborn baa perfected arrangements whereby his circuit of Summer opera com panles will not only occupy Its placlngs of former seasons, but has been augmented to twelve organizations, all of which have been located for next Summer In the large cities. Suzanne Adams returned recently to Eu- rope. Her husband, Leo Stern, the 'cellist, Is very III there, and she goes to Join him. Lillian Blauvelt, who arrived here from a concert tour In England, will sing In con- certs here until April, when she will return to London to appear In opera at Covent Garden. « L. B. Ralton, popularly known as "Pop" liaison, musical director with the Sam T. Jack Co., Is receiving many preBS notices throughout the towns in which the company plays for the effective way be produces the music in the show. Ray Cox, a young Western comedienne, has recently added the new Irish song, "Mary Ann,'' to her repertory. Will D. Burroughs Joined the Boston Ideal Opera Co. at Tampa, Fla., as agent. News from Henry W. Savege's attractions: The members of Henry W. Savage's Eastern "Prince of Pllsen" organization had their Christmas turkey served upon the stage be- tween the matinee and night performances at Mansfield, Ohio. The "Pllsen" players had a "regular time" of It, all the way from soup to cafe nolr. "The Sultan of Sulu" held his New Year levee In St. Louis, and It Is entirely safe to say none of the official functions of other potentates was attended by larger or more thoroughly entertained thrones of guests. The "King Dodo" com- pany Is making a traveling record this sea- rob, playing all the way from New York co San Francisco and back to Portland, Maine. The organization goes as far North as Mon- treal and as far South as Jacksonville, Flo- rida, visiting 182 cities all told. "The .ounty Chairman," a sound bit of the year in New York, is filling Wallace's Theatre every night. There Is no telling how long the run will last Elliott Schenck. the Jagnerian conductor, who, with Chevalier hmanuel, presides over Mr. Savage's English ^rand Opera Orchestra this season, recently save a recital In New York of his new grand opera, "Teas," A select audience of man- agers and musicians was present and steps were taken to arrange for an early New York production of the work. Thomas Hardy has Riven Mr. Schenck free permission to use the rtory of "Teas, of the D'CrbervllIes," for the grand opera llberetto. Mr. Schenck has Just made his New York debut with the Savage '':Jgllsh Grand Opera Co. at the West End theatre. The Western "Prince of Pllsen" apparently moves through a perpetual sum- ■nerland of prosperity. Its Western and southern business has thus far been pro- digious. The book by J. Cheever Goodwin, known S* , The Crown of Korea," has been accepted py the Bostonlans for early production. This '? to take precedence over and above a book that has been contemplated for some time, aya as the work of J. Cheever Goodwin has at all times the confidence of public and management. It was thought wise to give his latest Ideas an early public presentation. The music of Emlle Brugulere has been written, ana those Immediately Interested In the pro- 25 on ' na publication pronounce it far apove the average In point of diversity in ■We, and containing many melodic lnnova- SEW JERSEY. Newark.—The holidays stimulated busi- ness remarkably here, and managers sre hop- ing It will continue. Newark Theatre (Lee Ottolengul, man- ager).—"A Country Girl" comes to Newark this week with a long record of success, and promises to start the New Year brilliantly. Lawrence D'Orsay, In "The Earl of Paw- tucket," was warmly received, by good audi ences, last week, particularly on the holi- day, when the house was crowded. Blancho Bates, In "The Darling of the Gods," Is an- nounced Jan. 11 and week. Colcmbia Theatre (M. J. Jacobs, mana- ger).—"Escaped from Sing Sing" Introduces melodrama of the spirited kind this week, and the decided preference shown by the Sat rem s for this sort promises good results, everal specialties are Introduced as a feat- ure. Large audiences were very favorably Impressed with Rachel Acton's performance In "The Stain of Quilt" last week, the entire show proving satisfactory. Expire Theatre (H. M. Hyams, mann- ger).—The struggle of a poor girl always awakens sympathy, and Louise Beaton's Im- personation of Rachel Goldstein will appeal strongly to a large portion of the theatre- goers this week. Al. H. Wilson renewed bis former successes lsat week, In "A Prlnco of Tatters," Interesting good audiences all the week. Thomas Shea will be here week of Bla.vey's Theatre (Chas. E. Blaney, man- ager).—"After Midnight," founded on In- cidents occurring In the "red light" district In New York, will Interest the curious this week. The wholesome atmosphere of "Sky Farm" proved as attractive to the patrons os lurid melodrama last week. "The Way of the Transgressor" 11 and week. Waldhann's Theatre (W. S. Clark, man- ager).—Burlesque continues to reign supreme here, and the Gay Maaqueraders offer this week the usual two skits, "The Wizard of New Jersey" and "Aboard the Good 8hlp Jane," on either side of the olio. This in- troduces Conroy and McFarland, Tost and Clinton, Benny Welch, Bauscb-De Vere Trio, snd Annie Hart. Fred Irwin's Majesties went beyond the average of good business Inst week, and filled the house twice every day. Hyde's Comedians will return week of 11. —A rare treat was offered last week, with some top notches. Bill 4-10: Tom Lewis and Sam J. Ryan, the Adonis Trio, Harry Howard's pontes, dogs and monkeys, Harry Le Clair, Fuller and Rose, and Uenyon and De Garmo. Notes. —A special concert waa given st the Empire 3, with James Thornton, Flora, Nelson Comlques, Emmet De Voe and com- pany, Nellie Florida, Haldabura Family, and Musical Tbor. Satsuma made his first ap- pearance, at the above house, after his re- cent illness, week of Dec. 27 Hal Reld Is rewrlttlng a sensational melodrama for Rowland ft Clifford for the Spring road sea- son La Petite Adelaide, a finished toa dancer, and Lillian Tyce and Irene Jermon. In a snappy skit, met with a cordial recep- tion at the Empire week of Dec. 2T John Dillon and Edwin W. Blrdsall, In tbelr Illustrated song act, are very busy with stag and club work. ♦ ■» IOWA. w Cedar Rapids.—At Greene's Opera House • Will S. Collier, business manager).—"Was She to Blame" had only fair busless Dec. 23. Harry Beresford and an excellent company presented "Thy Professor's Love Story," to good business, matinee and night, Christmas. "A Bunch of Keys" drew moderate business, nfternoon and night 26. "The Wizard of Oz," 29, pleased a big bouse. Coming: "The POLHATIER SISTERS. The above cut shows the Five Polmatler Sisters, musical entertainers. Aside from composing an orchestra, constating of violin, cornet, trombone, plsno and drums, tbelr entertainment Is varied by a string quintette, (Including three mandolins, a guitar and a 'cello), soprano solos, vocal trios, etc. These sisters have been before toe public for the past five years, and receive the highest praise of press snd public. They have recently played a successful seven months' engagement In Portland, Me. Pboctob's Theatre (J. Austin Fynes, gen- eral manager).—Holiday business was notably good here, due In part to the strong and well arranged bills offered. The current week Geo. H. Primrose, assisted by the Foley Twins, holds the central position. The Four Otts, and Barnes' Animal Actors come next In the order of Importance, followed by Eckert and Berg, Palfrey and Hilton, Ramza and Arno, La Belle Blanche, and Laura Ben- nett Henry Lee's Impersonations were an artistic feature of last week's bill. 9 jersey City.—"Bag Harbor" filled week of Dec 28 very acceptably at the Academy, and pleased well attended houses. "For His Brother's Crime" received a flattering re- ception at the Bijou, Montgomery Irving, who Is featured, being a great magnet. Carey Hastings, at one time a member of the Than- houser Stock Co., Milwaukee, although a young woman, played the part of the mother In a manner that deserves mention for clev- erly depleting a woman aged sixty. The Jolly Grass Widows 4ad a floe week at the Bon Ton. , academy (Frank E. Henderson, manager). —For week of Jan. 4, "The Child Wife;" to follow, "Arrah-na-Pogue." Bijou (John W. Holmes, proprietor).— "In the Good Old Summer Time" week of 4. Next week, "At Cripple Creek." Bon To.v (T. W. Dlnklns, manager).— Week of 4, the Bowery Burlesqoers; week of 11, the American Burleaquers. Notes.— Business Manager Harry P. Ho- ean has appointed his son, Albert, assistant treasurer at the BIJou J. Herbert Mack and Louis Roble dissolve partnership next season. The former will retain the World Beaters and the Utter the Knickerbockers, Leader Chas. Dlttmar haa resigned from the New York American Theatre, and will manage Florence Blndley's tour, In "A Midnight Marriage," under the auspices of Forrester & Mlttenthsl. ■ Hoboken.—At the Lyric (H. P. Soulier, manager).—"Her Marriage Vow" Jan. 8-p. "The Worst Woman In London" 7-9, "It Women Were Men" 10-18, "A Gentleman Burglar" 14-16. Business continues np to the standard. Ehpirs (A. M. Bruggeman, proprietor). Wizard of the Nile" 80, Martin's "U. T. C." Jan. 1, "Peggy from Paris" 2, Adelaide Thurston 5. "Arizona" 0, Geo. Sidney 7, "When Reuben Comes Marching Home" 8, Chas. B. Hanford 0, "Eben Holdca" 13, John Drew IS, "Under Two Flags" 10. Notes. —The ninth annual exhibition of the Western Poultry Fanciers' Association will be held at the Auditorium 11-10 Harry Nye, ahead of Martin's "U. T. C," was In town 26-28.. ..Jack Pratt, ahead of "Peggy from Paris," and Chas. W. Mcokln, In ad- vance of Chaa. B. Hanford, were here 27. Keokuk.—At the Keokuk Opera House (E. Jaeger, manager) the "Wizard of Oz" was greeted by a good house Dec. 23. "The Storks" had good patronage 20. Zazell & Vernon Specialty Co. came, 28, to a fair but well satisfied audience. "King Dodo" drew well 30. Coming: "When Reuben Comes to Town" Jan. 2. ^'Shore Acres" 4, John W. Griffith, In "Macbeth," 0: "Eben Holden" 7, "York State Folks" 8, "Road to Frisco" 13, Al. W. Martin's -V. T. C." Co. 14. Davenport.—At the Burtls Opera House (Direction Chamberlln, Kindt ft Co.)—"The Storks," matinee and evening. Dec. 25, was well received. "The Wizard of Oz," matlneo and evening 20, drew good business. Jules Gmu Opera Co., presenting "The Wizard of the Nile," did good business 27. "Sboro Acres" did fair business 28. "A Run for ner Money" 81, "The Isle of Spice" Jan. 1. Miss Thurston 2. "Uncle Tom's Cabin" " :••■, 6, ), Brooke's from Paris" C, "York State Folks' Band 7, "Not Guilty" 8. Fort Madison.—At the Eblnger Grand (Chas. K. Salisbury, manager).—"The Wiz- ard of Oz," Dec. 24, played to a large house. Despite the fact that It was Chrlstmss eve, the bouse was crowded. After the perform- ance the members of the company enjoyed a Christmas tree at the Antbes Hotel, with Mr. Price, the company's manager, as Santa Clans. Coming: ''The Billionaire" Jan. 1, matinee and evening; "Shore Acres" B Robert M. Edwards Is in the city, spending the holidays with home folks. Boone.—Aries' Opera House (Wiley A Klrby, managers).—''Legally Dead" played, to a good house, Dec. 20. Production was well rendered. Mason and Mason, In "Ru- dolph and Adolph," had 8. R. O. 28. The audience was well pleased. "81 Haallns' played 20. The play deserted better patron- sge. Specialties were exceptionally good. "Was She to Blame" Jan. 1, Harry Beres- ford 2, "Mr. Jolly, of Jollet," 4, Chas. B. Hanford 6. "Weary Willy Walker" 0, "When Reuben Comes to Town" 11. Burlington.—Grand Opera House (Cham- berlln, Harrington A Co., managers).—"The Wizard of Os" played, to a magnificent bouse, Dec. 25; every seat sold before the doors opened. "In Louisiana," 28, canceled. "King Dodo" drew a full bouse 20. "Shore Acres" 31, Zazell ft Vernon Jaa 1, John Griffith 2. Martin's "U. T. C." 7, "When Reuben Comes to Town" 0, "Arltona" 12, "Mr. Jolly, of Jollet," 14. w«» INDIANA. St. Catherines. — Grand Opera House (Chas. II. Wilson, manager).—"The Fortune Teller" came, Dec. 10, to good business, and greatly pleased the large nudlence. Marks Bros, did big buslnesa week of 21. Joe Mur- phy, In "Shaun Rbue," bod a fair house 80. Booked: Morgan A Hoyt's Moving Picture Co. 31, "The Mikado" (local amateurs) Jan. 1, Harry Lclghton. In "Othello," 6. «»» CALIFORNIA. Des Moines.—At Foster's Opera House (Wm. Foster, manager).—George Sidney, In "Busay Izzy," drew a large sized audience Dec. 21. "The Storks" came, to good busi- ness, 23, 24. "Qulncy Adams Sawyer" drew well 25, 20. Adelaide Thurston, In "Polly I'rtmrose," entertained a large audience 28. Virginia Drew Trescott 20, "The Professor's Love Story" Jan. 1, "Arizona" 8, Lewis Mor- rison 6, Chaa B. Hanford 7. Grand Opera House (Wm. Foster, mana- fer).—"The Katzenjammer Kids" drew big ouses Dec. 24-26. Vanity Fair Burlesque Co. to large audiences, 20-28. "Mr. Jolly, of Jollet," 81, "Not Guilty" Jan. 4-6, "When Reuben Comes to Town" 7-8, "Under Two Flags" 11-13, the Smart Set 14-16. Auditorium (Wm. Foster, manager).—"A Bunch of Keys drew two big houses 26. "Peggy from Paris" comes Jan. 1, "Ben Hur ,p 11-16. Mirror Theatre (J. S. Connolly, mana- ger).—"The Lighthouse by the Sea" had :ood business Dec. 24-20. "Weary Willie "alker" Jan. 1, 2. Indlnnnnolls.—At English's Opera llous-i (Ad. F. Miller, manager).—The Uostonlaiis sang "Robin Hood" and "The Serenade," to large and enthusiastic audiences, Dec. 23. 29. Marie Cahlll, In "Nancy Brown." 31. had a very big advance sale. De Wolf Hopper, In 'Mr. Pickwick," Jan. 1. 2; Ada Rehau and Otis Skinner. In "The School for Scandal," 4, D. Park Theatre (Dickson ft Talbott, mann- fers).—Chas. Loder, In "The Funny Side of ■Ife," Dec. 24-26, furnished a pleasing en- tertainment, to capacity business, "guecn of the Highway," 2330. filled the house twice a day, and was satisfactory. "To Die nt Dawn" 81-Jaa. 2, "The Factory Girl" 4-0, "The Pride of Jenntco" 7-0, "The Governor's Son" 11-13, "The Man Who Dared" 14-10. Grand Ofera House (Shafer Zlegler, man- ager).—Standing room only, and very little of that, at every performance week of Dec. 28. Johnny and Emma Ray, prime favorites, were the tonllners. Snyder and Buckley. Alice Lyon Doll. Four Sllvertons, Don and Cook, Christinas monkeys, May Melbane, l'aul Stephens, and the bioscope. For week of Jan. 4 : Three Lea Sllvas, Thos. J. Ryan and Mary Richfield, Leah Russell, Sisters ltappo, A. P. Uostow, George W. Day, Phyllis Allen, Roberttu and Wllfredo, and the bio- scope. Unique Theatre (Ralph Thorbus, man- ager).—Business has been very big during the holiday season. The bookings for week of Jan. 4 : The Wrena, Minnie Devere, Dan Hart, the Daleys, and an afterpiece, entitled "Old Doc Sawbones." Eupirb Theatre (Chas. Zimmerman, man- ager).—Rose Sydell's London Belles gave a good lively show week of Dec. 28, to fair business. Harry Morris' Night on Broad- way week of Jan. 4, and the High Rollers week of 11. nvamvllle.—The Qrnnd Opera House (I'edley & Burch, managers).—Edward Mor- gan presented "The Eternal City" Dec. 28. The big audience was most enthusiastic. "Mrs. wlggs, of the Cabbage l'atcb," bad almost an entire sell out for 28, and the play met with great success. Bklnner and Hehan bad an enormous advance sale for 30. Grace Hay ward Co. Jan. 1, 2, Jack HoeHler comes 4, "Carmen" 0, Y. M. C. A. Star course 12. "Qulncy Adams Sawyer" IB, "Sis Hop- kins" 18. l'Eorix'H Theatre (Tcdley ft Burch, man- agers) continues to break all previous rec- ords on attendance. Nat M. wills. In "A Son of Rest," Dec. 25, did record breaking business. Tho Grace Hayward Co., 28-30, drew well. Miss Hayward Is very popular here. "Why Women Sin" Jan 3, "The Prince of Pllsen" 11, "Ten Night* In a Bar Room" Notes. —Secretary Williams, of the Grand, has resigned bis position to accept the treasurershlp of one of the local insurances offices. He was succeeded by Adolph Schwln. Harry W. Wright opened the People s Theatre on Jan. 4, to two dally perform- ances of first class vaudeville. He Is owner of the Wright Carnival Co., and la now having an entire new outfit made for next season The Edwards Zoo still occupies a main Street store, and la doing a thriv- ing buslnesa ♦ « » CANADA. Montreal.—At the Academy of Music (W. A. Edwards, manager).—Virginia Earl, In "Sergeant Kitty," Dec. 28-Jan. 2. Orace tieorge, In "Pretty Peggy," 4-0, followed by the French Comedy Co., with Mme. Wlebe in the leads, for two weeks. Proctor's (H. C. Egerton, manager).— "Hla Last Dollar" made a bit during the week of 28-Jan. 2. "The County Fair" 40, •The Child Slaves of New York" 11-10. Theatre Fkancaib (F. Uaworth, mann- fer).—Beryl Hope, en old favorite, In "For ier Children's Hake," drew good bouses Dec. 28-Jun. 2. "New York Day by Day" 40, "The Price of Honor" 11-10. Theatre Royal (F. W. Le Clair, mana- ger).—The Tiger Lilies Burlesque Co. drew crowded bouses during holiday week, Dec. 28-Jan. 2. The Kentucky Belles Burlesque Co. 4-0, the Cherry Blossoms 11-16. Theatre National Francais (G. Gauv- rcau, manager).—The Permanent Stock Co., In "The Fatal Card," In French, to large audiences, Dec. 28-Jan. 2. "Joe Montfer- rnnd" follows. Theatre deb Nouveautes. —The perma- nent French stock co., In "Cyrano De Bergerac," drew large houses Dec. 28-Jan. 2. "Hernanl" 4-0. Windnob Hall. —The neat attraction at this house will bo Kelly Cole, the American tenor, and Katherlne Flak, the contralto. London.—At the Grand (F. X, Kormsnn, manager).—"The Fortune Teller," Christmas day, gave two performances. An excellent cast helped the opera considerably. It was the first show In a week, and good audiences attended. Joe Murphy, in "Kerry Gow," tilled the bouse 28. The Jeffersons, In "The Rivals," 20, gave a fine performance. Ire- land Entertainment Co., 80, 81, had medium bouses. London Opera House (Alex Harvey, man- ager). —Pauline, the hypnotist, closed a week's engagement 20. Business ended fair- ly well. The Glbney Stock Co. opened week of 28. It was a return, and many friends welcomed them. With an excellent list of plays and a talented company the Glbneys cave had no trouble In attracting good houses. Loo Angeles.—At the Mason Opera House (II. C. Wyntt, manager).—Alberta Gal- latin, in "Ghosts," Dec. 24-26. "Old Jed llrouty" bad prospects of good business 80- Jan. 2. Coming: "David Harum" 4 0, Ptttl 0. Morosco's Bcrbank Theatre (Oliver Mo- rosco, manager).—"At tbe Old Cross Roads'' did good business week ending Dec. 20, and Kstha, Williams and Jos. it Brophy, In 'Ten- nessee's I'ardner," opened to good business 27. Underlined, "Yon Yonson." Grand Opera House (Clarence Drown, manager).—"A Millionaire Tramp" drew largo houses week ending 26. Leslie Moros-.-o and Leila Shaw, In "Spotless Town," 27 and week. Underlined, "One Night In June." Wai.dkck's Camino Theatre (J. K. Wal- deck, manager).—"Pousse Cafe" and "An- thony and Cleopatra" crlwdcd this theatre week ending 20, and will be continued for another wceck. Oiu'iir.r.M (Clarence Drown, manager).— Fen lures 28 and week: Dumltrcscu, Van Auken nnd Vannerson, Ilenrl Humberty, Har- rison Brothers, Franceses Redding and Co., Illnes and Remington, Bonner, the horse; Orphcirm motion pictures, with Pauline Hall, .In now selections. Broadway The\tre (A. J. Morgenstern, manager).—Features 28 nnd week: Oro and Oro, Do Onto and Schenck. Klralfo Bro- thers, Inez and Ody, nnd Illustrated songs and pictures. Chutes Theatre (Henry Koch, manager). —Features 27 nnd week: 8adlo Burtnln, Geo. J. Clifton, Lew Glrdcn and Gertie Dun- lap. Performance concludes with "A Wizard or Wall Street," by tbe Chutes Stock Co. Notes. —Julia Blanc, of "At tho Old Cross Roads" Co., la a Los Angeles womnn, and owns property Interests In this city Manager Clarence Drown, of the Qrnnd Opern House and Orphcum, was the recipient of n solid sliver tea service, and other presents from attaches of his theatres. Chief Usher Noll Hornblod received a gold watch and fob: Ticket Agent Norton was given a pair of gold cuff buttons, Business Manager Hoga- boom received a solid silver pitcher nnd cup, and Treasurer Leon Wells a line Klk's tooth, at a banquet, given after tho performance, Chrlstmss evo Manager II. C. Wyatt, of tho MnBon Opera House, received a hand- some cut glass sot nnd other valunble tokens of recognition from employes. In holiday re- membrnnre.,. .Manager Oliver Morosca was the recipient of an Inkstand, supported by gold tipped elk horns, tbe presentation speech being mode by Orchestra Lender Arnold Kraus Len Ilehyulcr received valunble tokens of appreciation from his numerous friends Domenlco Ilusso Is now prin- cipal vocalist with Ellcry's Royal Italian Bnnd. Snn IMoiro.—At tho IsIs Theatre (II. C. Wyntt, manager).—"Spotless Town" Dec. 25 20, Alberta Gallatin 21), "Yon Yonson" Jan. t. 4 ■» NBW IIAMPBIIIHK. Manchester—At the Opera House (H. W. Harrington, manager).—The coming at- tractions are: Andrew Mark. In "Tho Bold Sojer Boy," Jan. 4. Corse I'nyton Stock Co. week of 11. Park Theatre (John Stiles, manager).— Miss New York Jr., Dec. 21-20, drew well. The olio: Minnie Granville, Adnms and Richards, Udell and IVnrce, Sunderland and 1'ooda, and Marlon and Pearl. "The Missouri Girl" was seen 28-30. "Uncle Josh fipruco- bv" held the boards .'U-Jan. 2. Due: The In- dian Maidens' Iltirlcsqiicrs 4(1. The Cahi.no (Fred (.'. Ilowcn, manager).— Business remains good. Week of Dec. 28: Itlcton, Tom Bryant. Campbell and Perry, Sadie Wymen, and John and Mcrrlam Fagan, In their new sketch. <»» COLORADO. Denver.—Broadway Theatre (Peter Mc- Court, manager). — Week of Dec. 28, "A Chinese Honeymoon," Week of Jan. 4, Lulu Glnner, In "Dolly Varden." Business Is good. Taror Grand Theatre (Peter McCmirt, mnnngcr).—Week of Dec. 28, "Under Two Flags." Week of Jan. 4, the Smart Bet. Business good. Oih'hkl'm Theatre) (Len Hnney, manager). —Week of Doc. 28: Howard Thurston, tbe Rozlnos, Ward and Kingston, McCue and Cahlll. Marsh and Snrtellu, Trask and Rog- ers, Meehnn's dogs. H. II. O. New Curtis Theatre (A. R. Pelton, man- ager).—Week of Doc. 28, "81s Hopkins." Week of Jun. 4, "Malonoy's Wcddlng.' r Good business. New Crystal Theatre (Oco. Ira Adams, mnnngcr),—Week of Dec. 28: Katy Dlds, Connors nnd Connors, Fox nnd Summers, Hughes mid Kenton, Annie Williams, William It. Evans, play to good houses. Novelty Theatre (Henry Lubelskl, man- ager).—Week of Dec 28: It. M. Mcpherson, Dick nnd ICfllo Guslr, Roto and Iteto, Davis nnd Co., Florence Piper, Wilson and Lucorto, Houthern Trio, Freeman and Clarke—play- ing to good houses. Mention. —At the Orpheum Theatre, week of Dec. 21, all records were broken. They turned, people away at every performance, And the receipts were the largest of any sin- gle week's business. Mabel McKlnlcy was a big drawing card Oeo. Ira Adnms has bought the Empire Theatre, and had It nil fixed up and redecorated, making a very handsome houte out of It. He calls It the Crystal Theatre, and has closed the old Crys- tal house, and moved Into tho new one. It makes tho largest ten cent vaudeville house In the city. sis ALABAMA. St. John,—At the Opera House (A. O. Skinner, manager).—The Dailey Stock Co. opened its season Christmas day with a very fine performance of "The Fatal Wedding, to 8. R. O., both matinee and evening. The company Is a very line one and It was cordi- ally received, several curtain calls being given. Kate Blancke, an old favorite bere, received a warm welcome. Special scenery was painted for the piece and tbe stsge settings were capital. Tbe company opened Its second week 28, with "The Middleman," to a good house. The bill for 31-Jan. 2 was "At Plney Ridge. Jan. 4, "Little Lord Fauntleroy." G»!t.—At Scott's Opera House (J. D. Eagan, manager).—"Tbe Fortune Teller," Dec. 22, played to capacity, and gsve best of satisfaction. O, II. Summers, in "Rip Van Winkle," bad poor business 20. Morgan White's picture machine comes 80, local con- cert Jan. 1. Due: Ireland's "U. T. C." 2, "tjweet Clover" 7. Winnipeg;.—At the Winnipeg Theatre (Chas. C. Lindsay, mansgerK—''Lost River" drew two very large houses Dec. 28.26. Tbe Clare Haniner Co. presented "Sellcla." 28, 20, to very fair buslnesa. Tbe musical team with this company made a special hit "Hu- man Hearts" 30. 81, "A Colorado Waif," starring Belle Gold, Jan. 1, 2. Montgomery,—At the Montgomery The- atre (Hlrscher Bros., managers).—Mclntyrs ft Heath's Comedians, Dec. 21, had fair busi- ness. Fllta Proctor Otis, In "Hedda Gao- ler," 24, hnd good business. "A Texas Steer," 20, (o fair business. Blanche Walsh, In "Ito- Mirrectlon." 2>l. had two good houses. David WRrfleld 20, "The Prince of Pllsen" 80. Char- lotte Tlttell, In "The Cavalier," Jan. 1. McDonald's Tiikatiie (O. F. McDonald, manager).—Vivian De Mnnto's Entertainers, In vaudeville, had good business. ■ Selinn.—At tho Academy of Music (Long ft Itees. managers).—Mcintyre ft Heath's Minstrels plaved, to poor house, Dee. 22. "A Texas Steer" came, to fair business. 24. Blanche Walsh, In ''Resurrection," filled the house 28. Coming: David Warfleld, In "The Auctioneer." 30; ^'The Cavalier" Jnn. i t "A Hot Old Time" 0. Billy Kersnnds' Minstrels 0, "When Knighthood Was In Flower" 11, "A Friend of the Family" 14. ♦ «» — Henry First rejoined "On tbe Stroke of Twelve" Dec. 80. 4 »» Sea Bathing All Winter. In Southern California one can bathe In the Pacific Ocean every day, and yet the air la bracing. Just the place for those who don't feel well and want something to brace them np. Tbe New York Central Lines have eight trains a day between New York, Boston and Chicago. St. I*ul* and Cincinnati, and con- nect with every California line.