The New York Clipper (January 1904)

112& THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. January 16, sew york vmr. I. Kit*tow unci Coranicttt. -Whether it iri tic-nuso tlin attmctluliH nn: for the most pari, better, or because Stew Yorkers have jo.iikcncd luincwluit from llio aipitlhy dis- played toward nmiisouiuhts earlier in the scilsoll Is u (jucslluu which cull hut be answered, lint certain It Ih thnt licller busi- ness bun ruled nluce the commencement of thu new year tliitu before It, the liollilny week, of course, excepted. During llic week JIIKt closed the authorities Imvi; been busy iiiviKtlgulliig the varloUM theatres with lira view to learning their wifely In ciikc of lire, anil lie It wild to the credit of the inotropoll- i tin managers, no flagrant violations <>f the lire laws were found. In some Instances It wns decided that certain dclnlln hud not lieen ..omplled with, but In nil aueh the iiuthorl- tics were assured by tin- several managers ilinl. nny nml nil nlterntloni) rc<iulrcd would to tnndc nt once. The theatre building* In Mnnlinl tnti Borough have lieen cnrcfttlly ex- untitled by the lire commissioner, who hns lulled to find nny that did not meet with the 1-iilhllng rwinlrcmonls, nnd with the locnl malingers working with the city nulhui-illcs to iiinke the iillilliminiml resorts of New York mm free ns possible from duiigcr In case of lire, the public Inn good ciiukc to show the < iiitlldenee It ban uhown by attending the- litres In this elty In greater numbers since lilt) Chicago disaster than before It 31M opeiilugH of the week were: At the Km nun 'I'iiii.vtiii:, Monday night, .Tun. 4, "Mllie .Miiry," u comedy, lu three acts, by J. M. llnrrle. Its llrnt American produc- tion ; ut the (jAHltlt.-K TllnATltn, -I, Mary Miitmerliig, In "llorrlct's 1 foneyunion," a three net piny, by Leo Dltrlelmlclti, which wns then presented for the llrst time In New "York City; ut the VtcrcililA. 'J'uuaiiil, 4, J.i-w liockstuder and IiIh inlnnlrcl couipaay matin their Hist local uppeurunco this Hen- Mtii; ut D.ll.Y'K TJUiATKfc Tuesday, li, Vostu Tllh-y itppeurcd In Hie llrMt New Yolk City proditefloil of "Sly Iauly Molly," n two net hiiimIciiI coiui'dy, book by 0. II. Jessop, und music by Sydney Jones; at the Manhattan 'IniiATiiH, .", 'The Virginian," u four net flraiiititlitiitluit by Owen Winter ami Klrko 1 it shell,, tit Mr. Winter's book of (he mime inline; nt (lie New* VollK Thkatiii:, B. rhniiiiocy Oloolt ami cuinpniiy gave the llrst New York presciilullon of "Tel-cure," n four iii-I ilriiiimll/.Hlloti by Mm. Edmund NuhIi Mor- gan of Mrs. II. M. Crokor's novel nf the same nunc. Hcvlcws of the three luHt mimed productions will Im> found elsewhere in this Issue The billu ut tin: Mktiioi'OI.itan i'it.'ia lloisv: for the seventh week, ending ./im. 1), were: Monday night, 4, "Toscn," with the Kiime cunt us before. Wednesday nighl, a, "II llurlilere dl Hlvlgllu." nut us bcloro. Thursday night, 7, "Parsifal" (third time), with Marlon Weed as Kuiidry. Other- v.iw the enst wus I hi; sumo iih last given. Friday nlghl, s, "l.uchi ill Luiiimcrinoor," for the llrsl time this Benson. It was thus cast: Liiclu, Mine. Scmbrhii; Allsu, Frail Kmicrmcistcr; Edgurdo, Eurico Caruso; 1-iril Eiirho Ashton, Slg. Cumpiinurl; itul- moiido, M. Juiiruet; Arlum, SI. liars, and Xormnnnn, M. Mnnlcro. Arlnro Vlgnu coii- iluelt-il. Nnlurilny iiffernuoii, li, "Tristan mid ItHihle," The cast wus: Tristan, Ernest Kniiis; Isolde, Marlon Weed; llriingiicuc, Edylli Walker: Kiirncwnl, Anion Ynu Hooy; King Marke, Hell- Klocpfir; Melut. Hon- Muliluiuun; Elu lllrl, M. Itclss, and 10In Slcncriuuim, Ib-rr Wiillher. Felix Mottl con- dinted. t)u this invasion lien- Klopfcr uiude his American debut. Saturday nlghl, !», "lllguleltn," with Mile. Nardil as til Ida, Eurico Caruso us the Duke, Slg. Scni II 111 the title role, and Miss Jucob.v us Mtiddu- litui The continued ullracllous for the week ending .Ian. tl were: William tiilletlu ut Hit; Ni:w lA'UHUXI, "Thu Cininty tlhtilr- n, mi" ut Wai,lack's, Anna Held nt the KMCKMHIKKBRi "Whoop-Dee-Doo"' nl Wi;in:ii k l''ii:i.ns' Mtsic IIai.i,, '•'Wny Down Mast" ut the Ai'aiiiimy, Kyrle ItaKeW at I he 1'lHN- iiaMj '-liuiies Iii Toyland" ut Hie MjUKHTId "Sweet Klily llelluirs" lit llm.Aseo's, Ih:; (erniaii slock company at the InviXU I't.Act:, "Tim tilrl from Kay's" at the IIuhaui ^gt'ARll, grand oinrn nt the Miitiioi-oi.itan Orutt.v lloi.si:, Muiie Tempest at. the llt;t»- MtXt "tVlnsomi; Wlmiln" at Hie Casino, "Mother lloose" at thu Nkvv Amstbuham, "Our New Minister at (he Asiiiuican, the Henry W, Savage (ii-iuid tlpera t.'o. at Wi:m:u & I-'ii:i.iim' Wi:st Km, Uleinior Hub- sou nt the (iAitni:N, "tilud Of It" ut thu S\- v-iv. "The Other tilrl" ut Ihe Cm tkiiion, "ItolMM-l Kmiuet" ut the. l-'oi UTiiHNTll Striikt, "i'ho Virginian" lit the MANHATTAN, l,ew Hoekslader's Minstrels at the Vk'Touia, llcrlhu tiulluml nt the I.Yitn-, Chiuineey 01- cutt ut the Nhw Vuhic, Mary Muuneriiig ut ihe il.MiiiicK, "My Lady Jlolly" ut Hai.y's "Little Mury" at Ihe KMI'iMi:, and Ktiul Sch,■ IV ut the litioAiiWAV. the lust uuiiied closing on Hint (lute. Dramas by the V. I<*. I'roelor stock companies, with milled vuuile- xllle feu lures, were preseulcd at t'ltucivu's I'liiu Avcni i: anil U.\i: HiiNninai ami Twk.ntvi'||-|II KTIIKBT The irtlO week slanils closing tt were: "A Midnight >lar- rl:lge" ut Ihe (in.VNti Ol'llliA llorsi:, "Can- dida" nt the Madison Sgu.viit: (thu house, ulso closing on Hint datel, "Too I'roud to lteg" at the Tiiliin Avi:si:n, "Soldiers, of I oi tune" ut Ihe Mimiis.vy llil.i., "The Karl of I'nw'lucket" ut the II.mii.dm OraiA llorsi:, Archie Itoyd at the MK'ritiil'oi.is, nml "At «'ripple Creek" :it the 8ta« Variety iiiterlalmiient was furnished nl Tonv PAH- Ton's, Ihe CtuiM.i:. Kkitu's r.vtox SuVABK, I'laiiTint's TwiiNTV-niiiin Srm:Kr, llt'UTlii & Sr.AMIIN'S, I.IIlN I'AI.Al'i:, Ml.NKK'S IlOWIltlV, the ln;\viv. Mi Mai's ElUllril AVKNUH, the I.I.I.MH.IN, the Olvmiio nml the Oiii'iinn.M. Ill I.Kits Mtsi:iM presented the usiuil curios and vaudeville. - \e»v Anmlprdnm Then (re (Klnw.vt'v- hunter, iiutinager.si—"Mother llnJwn" began lis seventh -week .Ian. 11. criterion Theatre (Charles lYohmiiil, (iiiilutger).--"The other tilrl" enterisl on Its lutrii week Jan. .11, t'rot-tor's Fifth Avenue Theatre (J, Austin Fynes, general luunuger).—"Thu Idler," C. Uttddoli CIiiiiuImtsj" MMetM Of the old .(fcemn Theulre, Is revived by the lionsi; stock i-otiipniiy this week, with Mnleoliu Wll lliiliis lu thu title role. Attendance was big at. belli pcrforuiuun-H Mmuliiy, .Inn. tt, and the highly Interesting scenes of thu piece held close attention. Mr. Williams was, as always, thoroughly up lu Ids Hues, and he played the several Intense scenes which fell lo his lot with great cleverness, l.otla l.iu- Ihlciiui did exceedingly well In Ihe leading female role, while Onirics I^itte and Oeruhl (Irlllln brought their talents In bear on the Interpretation or their roles with splendid t-ffeef, Hose Hliinit gave u most praise- worthy iierforaiiiiice, nml Alice (lain was easy In maiiner und tluiroiighly sullsl'uelery In tielliig. The scenic setting was uc- itiinlo ami careful. The cust: Mark Cross, Malcolm Williams; sir John Ilurd- lug, M. I'., Joseph Kggcnlim: Mr. Simon SI rung, Chm-lcs Iaine; Uenerul Merry went her, Herald (lillllli; Ileniietl. Mark CrusH' mini servant, Alls-i-t Itobeils ; Ludy Harding, lMta Mutlilcitm: Mrs. Cross. Alice tlnlc; Kate Merry went her, I,nrctln Heuly: Mrs. (ilymi- Mlanmere, Hose Slimrt. Ill lite viiude'vllle Jitiues II. lionoviin bended the list, and Ids stories, which hi; tells very cleverly, brutisht him a big success on Ihe opening tin v. The llismey Sisters. In their Cllplllll dancing lln- Isli, ri-cclvisl ■wiirni applause, und Kddle Muen nlso scored n solid success, others were; llriimuiell und Kliuberly, In I heir runtedr skeleh; SI Stebblns, iiuotiuloglst anil curd nmiiipululor; I'elot, Juggler, and James IE. Adams, lite clever clown. The kulutwlino- scope continues. New York Tlii-nlre (Klaw & Krlauger, malingers).—The llrst New York presenia- llon of "Terence," a draiiiiitlzatlou »f Mrs. M. M. Crokor's novel «f the same title, by Mrs. Kdmiind Nnsh Morgan, occurred night of Jan. S at this theatre, wltb Cbnuneey Oleott hi the title role. The drama was orlglnnlly produced nt St. l'uul, Minn., on Aug. 3Ti liih.'i. wllh the sume cust that np- pcureil lu its New l'ork premier. "Terence" tells an Interesting slnry throughout Its four acts, und It gives Mr. Oleott better opinir- tuullles Hum he hits had heretofore, it wus his debut us u slur on llronilwny, nnd It was pleasing In see him so well lilted Willi u role In all ways congenial to him. Ills work throughout was capital, and the liberal ap- plause accorded him was well deserved. Mr. Oleott sung four new songs cumjHiscd by him for this play—".My Old, Dear Irish Queen,", "The (llrl I Used to Know," "My Sonny Hoy" nud "Tick, Tnek. Tor." They were all of the Oleott lluvor. excellently well rendered, and encored many times. Tin; theulre was well tilled with an audience that guvu thu star as wnnn u greeting us he ever enjoyed, nud Mr. Oleott responded lo Ihe calls for a speech wllli u few well chosen words at thu cad of act three. Adelaide Kelin. nS Maureen D'Arcy, played Willi spirit. Augustus Cook wus excel- lent us u rusciillv lawyer, Simon Koulcher by muiie. I hurry ilaiwconilie, its Slg. Urevlllu l'linshiiwe. and Kllxiibcth Wiishlmrne, as Mrs. o'llnrii. gave line portrayals of the chitrnclcrs. in fuel, Ihe entire cast Is fully up lo rcipilreinenl. and u good word is In order for little Dolly 1-Vixle mid Illiinehi; Alexander, In two precocious child characters. Q'he production is under the drccllon of Au- gustus I'llou, who has given the i>lay an elab- orate stage soiling. The cast In full: Terence, Cluiuueey Olcotl ; Sir (lii-vllle Kanshiiwe, Harry lluimcoiuhe: Captitlu Isivell. 11. S. Noiihrup; Slmou Koiilclicr, Auinislus «\iok; I'lit llyiiu, .Mint 11. Snyder; 'L'lui u'llrlelt, Oeorgn Iti-cumin: IIognAi, C. N. SchuelTer; Danny, 1 hilly l-'orde: Coimle, lthinche Alex- lindnr; Maureen IJ'Arcy, Aiielaide Kelm; I.ady I'tmslinwe, Auuiiidu XA'elllngton; Mrs. MnlpiLs, Hose Snyder: l^idy Vlnshe, l-kllth Miller Cisik: Mrs. tlTlu.ru. Kllzubeth Wash- biirue: Mad Shechi. Mury Moraiv: Judy, Ku- geule 1'Vuile. Uxeciitlve sluff fur Augustus I'llou: Hti-sluess iminoger. Kngene Seliulz ; advance representutlvo, Will .1. Dillon : stain; n in linger, Ocorgc Hrennan ; inuxter nuichhilsl, .Iftlni Jlordeii: muster properties. Albert Hos- ier: master electrician, A. Com tin. Third Aveua« Theatre (Miirlln. 3. Dix- on, mn linger). — "Ills Sister's Shame," pro- diniil by SI. S. & It. S. Seldesliigur. opened Monthly, Jan'. II, to gootl houses. The pluy Is by Don- Davidson, lu live acts, and was cast as follows: CliulT. Daisy r.overlng: Muouey. Iv'iniiielt Sbuckelford; Jnek. Hubert lily; Victoria Trent. Miithlhlu Welling: l.nui- bert Courlliiiid. Albert Andriiss; Arthur I.esler Coiirlliintl. Ileiliert Itethny : Naoiale Clnyloii, Helen Young; 1,11th; .May. llahy Virginia; M. l.'dward Coiirtlaml, Itlchnrd Cochran: remiy, litliei Jucksoti: Mathew Stotiemtiii. Illcluird Cechrnn: Marlon Stoiie- iiiini, liertriide Holland : 1,11 tie Arthur, Ity Illiuself; Joshuii Clayton, llohert i;iy. A thrilling leap through a window, und a rescue In an uvuluuclie were highly satis- factory, liabv Vliglnln. ami Dau und llessle Kelly contributed specialties. Illcluird CiM-hrnn Is htuge manager. Next week, "The Kb*veil!h Hour." Miirrny IIIH Tlu-ulre (Henry V. Don- nelly, nauiiigeri.- Korresler k Mlttenlhars iiroihicilini .if Theodore Kremer's plav, "Nil Weihling Hells for Her." Is the ul I not Lin this week, wllh the following cnsl : l-idwiird llani- inond. 1. Melhlowie: Mildred lluiumoild, l-'nnny Melnlyre: Utile llessle Hnnmioud, Ituliy Abbott ; Charles Morgan, l-'rank llolles- lou : l'mhly Snlllvaii. Willie Kink: Ueorga Miller, riiaiii-s Maeklln : l-'ruuk Markle, Marl: .1. Coily: iXellle Wlllau-. r. Itlunche lllee; John Anderson, fiuy T. tleimell: Mrs. Orel- cheli llnmiiiersleln, Louise llcytiul : Juines I'leixolt, I. Singer: Minima r'erulll. Vuiiny Abbot I : 1-Vrulll. II. M. Young: Klirlbh, U. I'. Wade. !■•. J. Dunne Is ncilug mnnngee: l^twls Titlbol, hiislness malinger. Next week, Itlcb- imt lluhler, lu "I'aul lleveii 1 ." London Theatre (Jnines II. Cnrlill, limn- nger).—The Clly S|iorts ili-ew good Imuses Monday, 11. Thu pmgriiiuutc Included: "Maids of Shim," Adelaide Mnrsdou, llen- zeltu and I.it Hue, the Tan American Com- litanies, Leonard, Hlockwell and Cnrdlff), 1'alfrey ami Hllloti, May thtrlls, I'hil .Mills. nud tttiih lleechcr. Next week, thu World Itenlcrs. Sliver Thealre (Charles I'roliinan, iniin- ugor).--"Oliid Of It" begun lis third week .Inn. II. No performance was given at this Ionise nlghl of .Ian. 7, oil account of u lenk Iii Ihe gas main. 1'raiik McKon Issued a slatetaeut in which he sold thai. Millie James was iiinile III by the fumes of ens which i-iline Into Iter dressing riKiin. und II wus on this account Unit the house wus closed. Victoria Theatre I Oscar llutiinierslrlu. malinger). — Dockuliitler's Minstrels entered on their second week Jan. 11. llnjestii- Theatre iticorgc 11. N'lcilnl, general uuinagi-r).—"Italics lu Toyhuid" com- menced lis fourteenth .week .Inn. jl. Miner's I-Hahth Avenue Tlientre (I0d- wln D. Miner, malinger).—Thin week the Trocndero llnrlesipiets are living up to their reputiitlon ns u drtiwhiR nltrnelloll, which they have previously won In lids clly. They furnished gill edged burlesque and olio en- terliilmilelil in u big audience ou Jan. II. ami plainly pleased. Next week, the Illuu lilbhmis Co. \Mimtle Oartleu IW. Kramer's Sous. miiHiigeisL- The b'onr Webbs, nerobats: 1,11- Han mid iSlmrlv De Will, the Lllpuil.ii coiucdlan nud Ihe sotibretle: Valmore nml Morion, singers ami dancers ami chaiign act: Vorkn und Herbert, churmler sketch Inini: John Drluiore, singing coinedhin, nml the Kllle Ludy Orchestra nre the atlractloiis for this week. Herald Hiianre Theatre (Charles I-'ruli- niali, imiimgort.- -"The lllrl fi.nn Kay's" Is now In lis eleventh week. Aniei-ieiiii Theatre (Klnw, Krlauger & VA'els. nianngersl.—"Our New Minister" Is now In Us seventh nud Inst week. "|lj lllglit of Stvord" lelloWB Jttu. IS. Proctor'n l tftj-elKlitl. Street The- atre (J. A'isllii Kynes, general umnugei).-- This week Charles U Durban presents "Ibo Sign of the l-'our," a dramatization of A. Couuii Hovle's novel of the same miiiu', and mi Monda'v, .Inn. II, It attracted g"o«l MM houses. Wullor Kdwinds, In the character of thu cool, Intrepid Sherlock Holmes, diiin- limtetl every scene and came In for the lion's share of the approval bestowed. KM supporting company Included n iiiniibrr of capable players. Thu east follows: Sherlock Holmes, Waller Kdwurds; Ur. .lulili Watson. Churlen D. Cnhtirn; Athe- nev Jones. Van II. Kin/le: Juiiiithau Small, Trunk Tucker; Wlgglus. Agnes I'orter: Toti- gil, lloliert Liithhui: Major John Sluillo, Leonard lloyt: 1'al Chmvihir, M'lillam Slieel/.: Mordh-lo. Smith, Ueorgc Wllhnd; .Visit Smith, William Davis; Mary Miirstoii. Miibel llaz- lett; Mrs. John Shollo. (ieorglne Ilraiidon; Mrs. Hudson, Mrs. l-'rimk Tucker; llessle, Louise Lander; Mrs. Smith, Jessie Hiiines; Simihiv's concert, utlrueted the usiml we paving crowds Jan. It), and nn excellent bill vvu's ptovhletl. giving entire satisfaction. Next week, "The Slain of Oiilll." Hull's Theatre (Daniel I-'rolimun, mana- ger).—At. this bouse, on Tuesday evening, Jan. 5. Charles b'rohmaa gave the llrst New York presentation of "My Litdv Molly, u musical comedy, In two nets, book by U II. Jessop. und music by 'Sydney Jones. It iwiis llrst produced In America Nov. .Ml, lIKKi, lit the Park Theatre. Huston, Mass., mid was originally presented Aug. II, 1V0S. at Ihe Theatre Itoynl. Itrlghton. ling- /ihe work wus iirlgliinlly Intended by Air. I'roh- iiiiiii its it vehicle for Andrew Muck, but: he siioa discovered that the role of Mickey O'Dowu was little lilted for iilin. and Mr. Mack returned lo Irish drama. For Ihe New York production Vestn T'llley was then eti- gagetl to play the title role, mid her npiiear- alien on Tuesday night was the signal for a hear I v demonstration. Of the piece Itself I here hi little to be sahl in the way of praise. The lines drug, and the const met Ion is tioor. The music at times Is pleasing, but lucks freshness. Without Miss 't'llley It is dlill- ciilt lo understand how It could be ninth; even it tolerable entertainment, "c'p to the middle of the Ins' net; then; WHS nothing to appeal lo the audience, but at that point Miss Tllley sang three songs In her own In- imitable wny, and the applause accorded her was enough lo prjvn thill: she wus the draw- ing card, not. the piny. Kttcore after encore were given her. and sin: could have con- tinued singing much longer Ihnn site did It she had listened to the umiilsluktible evi- dences of approval awarded to her elTorls. 'The supporting comnuiiy wns good. Anna Boyd wits capital as Miidemolselh; Mlrn- lieau. Allele Richie, us Alice Clovcrdillc, sung nnd diiiieed well, nnd received uineh nppro- luilit'll ,'or her work. Itny Yiaingumii sang the role of Lionel Jlhiud wllh good effect, lie has :i pleasing voice, und for the uiusl part ttsul it well, though at times he was In- clined to sing "off the key." ltlebaril !■'. I'arroll was excellent us Mickey O'Dowd. The others did ns well as I licit- opportunities would permit them lo. Tliu cust in full: C.-iptnln Harry lioiniiey, Sidney lienue: Un- ite! llluud. Huy Yoin.'giimii -. Sir Miles Cover- uale, David Torrenee: Mickey H'llowd. I.'ich- ard V. Carroll: Landlord. Luke Martin; Head Walter, Francis Motley: Head (irooiii, lid wnvd Chnppell: Judge Kouincy. John Hen- derson; Ludy Molly Marllligale, Vesta Tllley: Healer, Alice Judsoii; Alice Corerdiile, Allele lllleble: Mademoiselle Mlrahcaii. Anna lloyd ; Housekeeper, Orlskn Woiden: Owen, W. J. Morgan. Lucy, Amy Lesser: Allison. Hello Koblnsoii; lloger, Arthur Itlce; Murtln, i:. Matthews. Clrele Thcnlri- (Percy li. Williams, inuniigeri.—luiporlnncu is given to the head- line feature here this week In Ihe nlage re- uppenrnnce of Itllud Tom. tin; wouilcrl'ul negro miisb-hiu. Ills nppeuriiee here ngitlii demonstrates Malinger Williams' cll'orts lo give Ills patrons novel ami elilertaliiliig fen I- lire* Mnrcel's living art similes and has rc- llel's bold over another week. The artistic merit of this beautiful posing act should win rant their engagement here for the en- tire neiison. Mary Nornmii, in her correct ciirlcnltires of types of women shoppers, cle. Is nlso it strong ntlrncttou of thin week's bill; Lnurii Comstock nail company, lu her novel net. "A Dn.v in the South;" lilllv S. t'llllord, the singing comedian; Mr. und Mrs. Allison, hi their musical skil. "Minnie from Minnesota;" the Sunder 'J'rln, Iterciileiiu gymuusts; lloey and Lee. slugers of Hebrew parodies; ltosaire, lu tt clever wire act, and Hie American vltngraph, with a new series of life motion pictures, comprises thu ex- cellent bill for this week. Miner's lluwrry Theulre (Edwin l'i. Miner, manager).—The Cay Miisijucruders provide tin excellent programme for this week. On Mouduy evening the house wus well tilled. "The Wlzurd of New Jersev" Is the title of the opening skll. In this num- ber, as well us lu the burleninie, Ida Emerson looked, acted and sang the principal role to perfection, nnd her numerous admirers Inid mi opportunity to show their regard bv hourly iippinuse. Dave Couroy, Phil McKrirliiiiii, Ilenny Welch uud Italph Post looked after the comedy la good style. The spectnculne nnmbi'i-s were finely staged, and were till encored. Annie Hurt opened Ihe olio with several songs of u recent purled, nml con- cluded her net with an old time song and dunce. Her entire net wus voted it success. Couroy uud UeKnrluml, liulph Post nml Essie Clinton, Ilenny Welch, nnd the Hush De Vere Trio nlso provided eniertuhiilig s|ieclnllles. The burlesque, "Aboard the liood Ship Jane." with Miss Euiersuu cast, ns u dusliing mil- llomilress, tiguiii lulrodiiced Hie entire cotn- pnn.v In suitable roles to the best atlvuntage. Manager Eugene Wellington bus Just recov- ered from an ulliick of Illness, and Is iigalu in evidence hi front. Kd. Htiviilson is busi- ness malinger; Hilly Hunch, musical direc- tor. Harriet Dally Yokes lias lalelv lieen lidded In lite chorus. Next week, Hie Knlck- erliiu-kei-n. KelHi'H Theatre (K. V. Alhee, genernl immager).—-Tluit nlerliug eumetliaii of finished methods, Pretl Itond. supported bv a very capable lillle company nf thris- people, ii|i- penrs nl the head of this week's progi-iiliimo here In n delightful farce, "My Awful Dud." Mr. lloud's reci'idlon from the large audi- ence of Mondny. Jnu. 11. wns most cordial, nnd his excellent etTorln lu a purely eoiitetlv vein roused Ihe rtilhiisiusin 0 f the audience lu nil purls of the house. Mr. ami Mrs. Mark Murphy presented the ske|.-li, "Whv lioolcy Reformul," creiillng I herein,- imicii well earned liiughtee. licorgo Wilson was a merry son of Momii-s, In bluco face, line mid llrosclie. hi "A Woman of l- - ow Words." held a prominent plucc. on the hill, and on- pnbly too. The bill also Included: The 1'iiiitr.er Trio, eunlortlonists: Hurry l,e Clair, in one of Ihe best protean uets of thu vaudeville nlage: the lltildiiiiuru Troupe, In llnsslan peasntit snugs uud dunces; Lu Veen nnd Cross, acrobats: Klein ami Clif- ton, singers und dancers: Theo. Smith nml Miss St. tieorge. In their splendid nimdcul net I Owen Mllchell. ventilloiiiilsl : MnryHes- nuiiul. soprano, her llrst aii)M>urauee here; Howard's comedy poules, n treat for the children: John lloey, eccentric coiuedhiii, nml Hie hhigrapb. lvnlckei -bunker Theulre (Al. Ilnyinaii .\ Co.. .innniigcrs).—Anna Held. In "Muur- nolle 'NniHileoli." begun her nlxlh nml lust week Jan. II. Amelia Ulngbum, In "Olynipe,"' opens Jan. IS. t'nslno (Sum S. & Lee Shnbort, uinnn- gers).—Paula Edwardes, lu l- WInsuuic Win- nie," begun her seventh nml Inst week Jan. II. "An English Daisy" opens Jan. 18. Princess Theatre (Sum S. Hliulieil, man- ager). —Kyrle Hollow, la "Ilntlles," com- menced his twelfth week Jan. 11, "The Bnc- rnmeiit of Judnh," the euitnlti raiser, Is In Us Uftll week. Proctor's Twenty-third Street The- atre (J. Austin Fynes, general BjllUl ferj^" Ileudliig the hill this week is tho famous mlnstre). t; go Primrose, whose dancing kep tlin nudletice on Jan. 11 thoroughly In- terested. Mr. Primrose bus the clever youug- sters, the Koley Urotliem, who oro wsoutoted wllli hint Hi the act, rumurknbly jrell »M«*| In dancing, nnd the hoys make the meest kind of a hit. T. W. Eckert and Eramn Ilerg, In their delightfully novel ,»md h'Bb. .hiss singing net, tiie JaimneHe bit. LIU e Pee Weet," were applnuded vigorously. Ml. Erkert's pluno playing received uumy uu- cores. Tint reuiurkubly neat and well set net contributed l.v Madame Emmy, with her lit- tle dogs, went big, an It deserved to do, wh lie Hut Village t'liulr ymirtelte did praiseworthy work. Howe uml llnrrlngtou did effective work with their entertaining ucl, ti.ndIv.Hut- i-liliison nud ltollmla Ihilnbrldge found a hearlv weleouu; awnllliig them lu "Hursing the Winds," which they intcrpreliil well. Itnbv Lund rendered her several songs wltn tellliigeltecl. Hush und (lomlon tallied unothcr of their hits In their grotesuue ucrobiith: net. and Lney Monroe's imitations were en- tertaining to a marked degree. Others on (lie liill were: Undo nml Bertmnn. acrobatic comedy sketch; Ilorniniinn, magician: Usher mid Johiison. trick 'cyclists, nnd Mr. pnd Mrs. Lurry Sluuv, In singing und duuclng. The knlatcohnoHcoiie continues. Itriiuilwav Theatre (A. W. Dingwall, nniuuger).—At this house, on Monday even- ing, Jan. It. occurred the llrst New York Cltv pruduclinii of •'The Jledal und llu; Mitld,' f u minimi comedy, in I wo acls, the book of which is by Owen Hull, und the music bv Sidney Jones. The work was llrst rendered lu America Dec. 81 Inst, at the Slur Theatre. Huffnto, N. Y„ wh lu its orig- inal pi-eduction wan given April HD, MltM, ut the Lyric Theatre, London, Eng. alio mimes of Mr. Hall and Mr. Jones arc fa- miliar to New Yorkers for their work, w til other collaborators on musical comedies which have won great favor, uud consequently much was expected of this, their Joint work. Ilut these expectations were dashed to the ground. -Neither the author nor the composer lias kept up his reputation. 1 bo book Is Hal, I hero being little comedy In the nltuallotis mid less In the lines, mid the mu- sic lucks "catchliicss." merit or originality. As u production It Is pleasing to the eye. tor Messrs. Fisher k Kylcy have staged it without regard to expense, llundsomu sceti- erv, pretty costumes, and n chorus well drilled In several striking figures nud ensem- bles show that thu malingers and stage di- rector have done their purl. The one soug lu the piece that met the popular fancy wus "Zanzibar." uml that was Intcr- pululcd. II was sung by Emmu Cams, who was assisted by a number of girls dressed In monkey costumes. The song Is of Hie "cittchy. or popular, urder, and wus cupllnlly rendered by Miss Ciurus, who wus compelled to respond to neiirly a dozen encores. Aside from this song, Miss ('urns had little to <lt>, hut. she did this no well Unit she well deserved the heurty recogulllon ac- corded her. Ktith Vincent, ns Merva sttn- uliigdnle, .iiuiile her American debut and created un excellent Impression. She wns lu the origins) productl<m oJ the work 111 England, uud was brought over because nf her clever .performance of the role. She pos- sesses a pleasing voice, which she uses lo ndvautnge, and bus u .wltisuutu personality. Altogether her work ranks among thu be si. seen lu lis Hue on the local stage, mid there Is little doubt that she will receive plenty of Inducements lo remain ou this side of Ihe water. James T. Powers, lu thu role of Slmou Fculwctizlc, wan us funny us he always Is. Few comedians en- joy Ihe popularity which is deservedly his, and bis admirers, who were present In huge numbers on Monday night, mude lillu fuel their presence. Igunelo Mnrtliielll wus heartily welcomed linek lo New York, and in the role of Levnnter gave ouu of his well remembered artistic character comedy crea- tions. Jeanuutte Lowrlc. in the role of Miss Yrntuor i succeeding Isudore Hush, who played It ou the road), was So nervous Unit she forgot bet lines on several occasions, und being thus ill ut ease could scarcely do thu good work of which she Is eupuble. Cecil Eugelhcurt sang and acted Ihu role of Josephine cleverly. Tom Terrlss, who cru- sted the role of Lionel llubblcombe, in England, mude his American debut in I hut role. The cast was: Mervn Siinnlng- dale. Until Vincent ; Josephine. Cecil En- golhoart: MIsh Vuntnor, Jeanne tie Iiowrlc; Mrs. Iliihbleoiube. Emma Cuius; Elide Hub- blcombe. Edna McCluro< Slmou Peutwcazle, James 'J', i'owers; Admiral Lord Helton, W. T. Curleton; Allen Blytltu, 11. X„ Cyril Scott; Levanter, Iguuclo Murlluettl; Durlcu, Stan- ley 11. Forde; Lionel Habblcombe, Tom Ter- rlss; Scrgemit, Frank I). Nelson; .Tungo, Ceo. Jucknon; Kullui, W. Muy; Oerdus, C llrubln. Holier'* Museum (John II. Anderson, malinger).—What Is considered an one of the greatest marvels, or freaks of human na- ture, bends the lint of museum bull attrac- tions ut llitlier's Ibis week. II, or they, are known ns Ihe Koreuit Twlus, Pierre Ousnler, the French nthiole. remains here another week, unit will eonlhiiiu his heavy weight lining contests, meeting all Ihe slroug men who ltuiy wish lo compete wllh him, Other features of the curio halls are: Swayne's troupe of trained geese, May Albright, fu- male expert wliltller; Frank, the broom king; i'apt. Austin, the midget policeiuun, and De Itouulr's Pnni-lt and Judy. In the theatre the .1. );. Hurke Co. Is presenting (days to litnlleiices with li test: ihe si-atlng capiiclly. (O-aad Opera IInam- (John II. Sjirliig-e, manger),—"A Country tilrl" Is thin week's nil ruction. Mew Lyceum Theatre (Daniel Froh- luan. inauiigi-r).—Wllllum Ollletle, In "The Adinlrnble Crlchton," began bis ulutli week Jan. It. Wallaek'M (Mrs. Theo. Moss, iiiauagcr). —"The Couuiy chulrnuin" entered on its eighth week .Inn. 11. Oiirrlek Theatre (Cliurles Frolimun. manager).—Mury Menu -ring, in "Harriet's Iloucyniooii," opened her second week Jan. Weber * Fields' Music Hull (Weber & Fields, managers).--"Whoop-Dec-Doo" begun Us seveiiteeiilh week Jan. 11. "Waf- fles, the Ainiileitr Cracker," Is lu Us nlxlh week. Veitdeiny of Munle ftillmura & Tomii- klus. innngurs).—•' 'Way Down East" begun Its llfth week Jan. II. This Is the lust two weeks ol Ihe engiigeuieiil. Fourteenth. Street Theatre (J. Wesley Ilonemilienl, mnuagerl.—"Hubert Eniuiul 1 ' cumiiieiH-etl its third mill hist week Jan. 11. Andrew Muck, In "Thu Hold Sogur Boy," lollows. l.yrle Theulre (Sinn S. & Leu Shiluurr, ma an gers 1.—Iteetlui (iulland. in "Ihii-ullie \im;iioii. of llaildon Hull." o)ieiuil her Hco- otMl ami last week at this house Jan. 11. Ada Ilebun ami Otla Skinner, In repertory, open Jnn. IS. Hudson Theatre (Henry II. Harris, man- iigeri.---Mu.rle Temiiesl, lu "The Murrlnge of Kilty, commenced her seventh und Inst week ..in. II. ltibcrt Edeson, lu "Itunson's roily, follows. \andevllle Theulre (Cliurles Frohmnn, iiiniiagerl.- -Arnold Duly Is presenting ••Cun- dltlu here this week, with tin; name excel- lent Kiipiioi-llng company lliut uppenrcd lust week nl another theatre in this cltv. Ilelnnvu Theatre (David llelasco. muiiu- P?'r).— Illelirlella Crosniati, lu "Sweet Kill y llellalrs, entered upon her sixth week Jan. b.\- Tiit:tisn\v, Vr.n. 2.1, nt Tamuanv Hull, n grand vaudeville entertainment nud re- ception will take plnrc for the benefit of Major Htirk, the veteran theatrical man- ager nnd lightning drill performer. Manhattan Theatre (Harrison r. Flake, manager).—A dramatization of iS of the recent populur novels, "Tlic vi glnlau." made by the nuthor of UnVwL* Owen Winter, und Klrko Lu Shell,-, wai, SS? evening of Jan. B, for Ihu first tluie hi n,i city. The play, which Is lu fourTe|„ vj s given Its Initial rendering at the UyneriS Theatre. Now Haven, Conn., on Sept W™ In making this dramatization the liitlldenXf tho piny have fallen Into the mistake m,„i„ by many of their predecessom In tin- rnshion Ing of theatrical material founded on uunulir stories—they have adhered too closely tJ, p„, book lu lucldenla and dlulogue—with" the re suit that notion Is subordinated to all i.| s ..' and much that Is Irrelevant to the story hi given undue promlneuce. As a mutter if fact, lliere appars to be little In n.,. hook to lend itself to dramatization |„. cause of the fact that then; Is ii l( . mere threud of it story, Its popularity hnvtss lieen won through tin; strong iH-rsoindity of the hero, whose presence dominates lite play ns strongly us It does the printed pages r„ the credit o-f Mr. Winter and Mr. I,u Slielle be It said Hint they have given a tine sta-e picture of Western life, which Is nln-ny* ►?,. tranclug when well presented, and the'ehtr- aciers arc In the mam well uniwu. n,,, aside from a casual concern In Ihe singe in-..'. pic themselves, the pluy falls to stir the tniNc of interest, aud as the course of true lou- ts not branched from Its serene progress l.v any serious obstacles, the work us a dntmnlli- structure shows plainly its fiindniiieiiinl weakuess. It is regrettable thnt there inn not been provided a .strong plot, fni- tj,,. treatment of the work Is exeelleiil. The nci- Ing contrlbntetl by the men of (lie comiianv wu.s capital, Dustlti Fiu-num, -who plnjili tho tllh; role, looming up nlrougiy as an actor who possesses plenty of renerie force and praiseworthy creative powers. Itu Vlrgliilnn was a mun of striking personality. suggesting by voice, enrrlugu uud deinetuior every noble 'quality with which a here is Ideally Invested, uud his success wus grout an u result. Guy Hates Post won second Ituuorn as Steve, the man whose neck Is placed luto the halter by the villain, Tntui- tms. Mr. Post, who always worn In uuv kind of a character, mude tills role stand nut prominently. Frank Cuuipciiu proved him- self to lie one of the best portrayers of lu-nvr roles before the public by his masterly ivnri: as Trtinuius. Our theatregoers have not for- gotten his Hue work in "Arizona," uud now, as tho dovll-mity-curc enemy to the Virginian, he lias once more forced himself to tin; fore- ground. Joseph Culluhun played the part of a whole soiiled, bnahfiii young cowboy with sulllclent skill to make It u most enter- taining one. while Hunnett Mlissoii and l-'rauk Nelson, us Ills "puis." were also very clever. Joseph A. Muylon scored a success In a small ' role, and Muttlc Earl did very well as Mrs. Uewle. Agnes Ardcck, ns Molly Wood, Urn heroine of the story, did not iufuse snf- Ucienl sympathy and spirit lulo the role, uml wns not up to lis requirements. Tim cast: The Virginian, Uustin Fnriiiiiu: .huh;.- Henry. Seott Cooper: Uncle Uewle. Hurry IloHdav: John Tuylor, Charles Stanley; James Westfall. Thomas Weadoek; Alexander Curiuoily, Friuik Vail: Andrew How, Joseph A. Muylon; Tramims, Frank Ciiiupeiiu: Steve, Ony Hales. Post: Houey Wiggln, Joseph (.'id lahttu: Nebrusky, Bennett Mussuii; Unlet), Frank Nelson; siiunlnh Ed, Cliurles Mattes; Shorty. Thomas P. Jackson; Educated simp- sou, John Hammond; llnzor Buck Ckiirlir, H. M. llunnon; Dollar Bill, Cburles L. Uuls bins: Barkeeper, II. L. Jones: the Iliahop, Cburles II. Cllbert; Frederick Ogdeu, of New York, Hurry Eurkhurdt; Mrs. Ogilcn, liU wife, Margurut Leslie; Mrs. Henry. Lucy I-"- vull; Mrs. Uewle, Mattlc Earl: -Mrs. \Wsi- fiill. Ellzabelh Hunt; Mrs. Connolly, Mnr garut Orev ; Jlrs. Dow, Maud lilflurd; Mrs. Tuylor, Ella Sothern: Molly Wood, Awei Ardeck. The prices of scids at this thealte have been Teiiii'-ed, nud $l.Dl> Is now llu- uiiixluiimi eliurec for Hie most desirable front row seats in the orchestra. The new scale went luto effect beginning with the engasu- meat of "The Virginian." Pastor's Theatre (Tony Paslor, mailii- get-).—The usual big audience wus here on Monday. Jun. 11, to enjoy the new bill for the week, nnd, though the words nre stelrci;- typed. It is a pleasure to reiterate that all nets "mude good," nnd thu friendly niulleuce was bound to show Its appreciation by roiniiis of upphnise. Calliiliun and Muck hold l» top position uf Hie programme lid* »;«*• presenting their Irish cburucter sketch, tiie Old Neighborhood." and. if possible, UW« clever delineators of Celtic character iiildeil to their furoruble record with Mr. Vwg* putroiis. The addcil feature Is the po|inwr nut of Tlui McMnlion and Edythe.Chai'ia'". In their original skit, "Twenty Minutes Be- fore thu Train." The long bill nlso Includes- Ihe Adonis Trio, lu u character speclnlti. Mudge und Morton, comedy musical act, Chus. B. Lawlor and his toluutcd «W»**S In voeallsms; the Three Madcaps, uuIiiul dancers; Mullen und Corelll,acrobi;tlccoiiiia> net; Hulelgli and Beurd, comedy sketui- the Savoys, la tliulr corocily sketcli. •" Eusy Thing;"' Doll and Burdcu, music .n« novel Juggling; Chris. Lane, '»« u "' c m h '.' Prof. Honur, u deft inaglclau nnd coujutoi, ami the popular vllugnipli. ... Dewey Tlientre (Sullivan & Kr:ius,i cuslou was llio Ilmt iippeiiramt! ol •■«•.«£» puny this season ut the Dewey, and a i in- uml enthuslusllc audience deiiioiistru ei l mn they hud eomc prepared lo show U«jr H. provul of this orguulzatlon, and uppiw"' '"' of the excellent entertainment Blyen Wj"z. uger Can- lu fonuer seasons. In "{."JS son's company there in not ii w ullk . j b "i Coinedlnus uud cuuiudlunues, uud singers i"»; diiueers. all are capable, uud from llwr»- of curtain nil Is nclloii und pleushiK '"'"V.nd iuntiled wllh lolrlcalo slagu situations " ,».-. i.oi.iws. film, v.-u.-k *»w...... -.,, „. Wushburn.: Cnrolluu Morton, Jifl'M!; Stella Monlgomci-y, Blanch o'Nell. J 1 !? Staplclou. Mny Ashton; Maggie w™' 1 ;,; Jlae Corrie: Fnuny Outcs Dphblus, BW" jicioii viivcr, zjiiiiuu iiuuu, ''»".*•", ,.„„*tp els. Sudlu Veddcr; Cellu SUiudlsli. i«""r^ Wilson: Annlu St. Johu. Dolly W™,. Flora Dtessery. Agues Cuslle: Maggie Wi r. Edith Calthorpe: Aggie Tight. Louse w mout; Jeiinh: Always There, Kulc «*SSr Louise Bright, Olln Clover! Jenttle how. Muy Clinton: Felix Boosey, Tony Kenni«> • Henry Doblns. Dun Evans: Ciilumt'l WB»« : Ted Kvatis; Nurimui Mnderbi. J<m *SSi; Waldorf Pcrey. Jiiiiicm Cunning mm: Ih. 1 ' ■ Irvlncton, Jack Itolund; Lulu h nkej. i' 1 ,'.' Kiisscll. In the olio which follows nr ",j Jllle. La Toscn. contortionist: l»» ' V*?" und Itlnncli O'Nell, In "Sullivan's McrH mi- Blnnehu Wnnhburn uud Joslu liy «>'" "The Animated Two;" Tony Jft"*2JJ"p Ted Evnus,lii llielr original skit, " r '"■ „ Naliire;" the Empire Comedy Yvw. '• iwenly tnlmilcs of comedy ami ijow ' , nihil "What's Ihu AnswerV" uud Ivus i»' Oberwiirth, iiiauugcr: Flunk Kmilb. jog* carpenter; Sum Schiller, muslcul. diieta Next week, the Tiger Lilies. . ^ a "Btr." BlU DRVKHH will im- lendeMfl » lienellt by his friends. Feb. 17. nt TnninWJ Hftll. New York. Tickets can i>ooW low from Eddie F.vnns, 141 E. Fourteenth Streeii New York.