The New York Clipper (January 1904)

JANUABY 23. THE 1STEW YOEK CLIPPER. 1139 ju orld of Playen. __ i>e<l W. Sidney, author of "The Brixton nnrslarr," will shortly appear for two weeks ?. fte Proctor houses, In a revival of tbla JLedv with hlmaelf aa Frater Green, the ffierln-uw! Mrs. Sidney, professionally UoVn aa Vlda Croly, w"ll also appear In the ci iL Notes from Gay Hickman's Comedian*; Rince our opening, last August, we hare not pl»"d to a^Mlng_^ou«e.__We_asrTjr a^com- Eg of fourteen people, and apeclal scenery Js all the bills. We carry one of the moat liautlful palace arch settings that waa Jrer carried by a traveling company. Our «r».rtorr Includes: "The Fisherman's Daugb- lace arch settlnga that waa by a traveling company. Our Mnvrtory Incluaea: "The Fisherman's Daugh- Kr- "From Poverty to Palace," "Every- vvlfv's Lawyer," "An American In England," PSved from the Flamea," "Lightning Hod Arent," "Dixie Land" and "The Gypsy." nfir cumpany: Guy Hickman, Jack Mar- lowe Claude Lewis. Clyde Hlatt, Grant M. gimn'son, Harry Hooper. J. C. Hickman, Fredte Staurat, Helen Cole, Stella Haleman, r.race McLean, Blanche Cain, Clara Lewis, leading woman. The company ia booked solid uP -i°Mackey and Clark art now In their - ninth week with Brownlee it Heed's Co., doing their specialty between the acta and P '" CarfAMVinterhotf, late with the Robi- son Stock Co., la playing the title role in Sherman's production of Taunt" The com- pany is touring the middle States. — Chas. Arnolds ia In bit twenty-flrst week as the vaudeville feature with the Mur- ray & Mackey Comedy Co.. doing bis special- ties between acta and playing parts. He writes that bis work Is meeting with success. — Notes from Cornell's twentieth century "Humpty Dumpty" Co.: Despite the unusu- ally cola weather, business with ua In New York State has been good. Since the boll- days a vaat Improvement in business has been noticeable, and we have every reason to think that the last half of the season will be a winner. On account of the recent destruction, by Are, of the opera house at Rome, N. I., we were compelled to nil in the date of Jan. 6 at Gloversville. All are well. Frank Manning writes: "This Is my twenty-second week with 'The Funny Mr. Dooley' Co., Playing Dlnklesplel, the oppo- site part to Mr. Dooley We have been play- ing to capacity business everywhere, and carry thirty-six people, under the personal direction of Frank D. Bryan." — Harry Canity and wife (Donna B. Sol) closed with Hlmmeleln's Imperial Stock at Jackson, Mich., after a successful three year's engagement, and joined E. A. David- son's Stock Co., at Galesburg, III., doing comedy and specialty work. — Mrs.' Mary Drew, wife of Prof. Drew, mother of Mrs. Clara West and mother-in- law of Ned. West, a minstrel, died at Con- cord, N. H., on Dec 4. — Notes from the Clark Stock Co.: We sre in our fifteenth week, and business bas been uarger so far than any other season. Hloomlngton, on our opening night, standing room was at a premium, and over two hun- dred people were turned away. On Wednes- day nlgbt the S. R. 0. was out at 8 o'clock. We arc carrying sixteen people and a car load of special scenery. Foley and Young joined at Linton, Ind., for specialties be- tween acta, and, together with Carlton Dun- ran, Baby Donna, Sam Clark and La Blanch Duncan, we certainly give the people a line of specialties that equal any repertory. We look for a prosperous season, and the "man In white" appears on Sunday. — Charles T. Fales' Comedy Co. Notes: Business with this company still continues up (o the average. We opened a stock en- ¥igemcnt of several weeks at the Lyceum beatre, Syracuse, Sunday evening, Jan. 17. We will present two bills each week, opening will present two bills each week, opening with the four act comedy drama, "The Church Across the Way," an original play, by Mr. Fales, In which be has demonstrated his ability aa a successful playrlght as well as a manager. Our roster Includes Charles T. Fales, sole owner and manager; Nettle Fales, Nellie Diamond, Edna Ciymer, Hugh U. Koch, Arthur Selby, Samuel E. Hlnes, W. K. Smith, J. R. Daly, ltheo. lady Juggler; the Musical Sparks, Billy Smith, monologlst; Harry Slott, Charles Belden and Grace Azell. — Hamilton L. Brooks la In his seventh week with the Harris-Parkinson Co., playing characters. Business, he writes, has been of the best — Leonard Bowe reports meeting with success as Baasanlo, In Jos. Cusack s pro- duction of "The Merchant of Venice." Ar- thur Harrison is In his tenth week with this company, appearing as Lorenzo, and Is mak- ing a very favorable Impression through the South. — Grace HacMaater baa been engaged for the principal comedy role In Wm. Roberts' "Human Slaves." — Monte Thompson and Elmer Moulton, of the Bennett-Moulton and Clara' Turner companies, are In the city In the Interest of their companies. — Manager Harry Brown writes: "Since we opened our Southern company we hove been doing a fine business, as the people in this territory only io to a popular price show, and we can give them a first class show, with all up to date plays. We opened the western company to good business as a rule. We carry all special scenery, and have good vaudeville. We had an elegant Christ- mas, and could go on the street without a coat, or In shirt sleeves." — "Flaming Arrow" Notes: Owing to that terrible disaster at Chicago, Dec. 30. business bas taken a sudden change. The news- papers In ail cities and towns have been so full of the accounts, and have frightened the theatregoers to such an extent that they will not attend the theatres. We received notice that this company, will close at Youngstown, 0., Jan. 23. The company has uot Tost any money this season Ed. S. Allen goes to his home in Baltimore, Md., and Horace Weston will go to Chicago, and spend the Winter with bis father. — Ed. F. Shaw closed with "The French Spy" Co. JBn. 1, and Is at his borne in Tark- ersburg, W. Va. _: — Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. Fish- er, a daughter, on Jan. 7. — Notes from Ctobs & Kimball's "A Colo- rado Waif Co.: Following la the list of people engaged to support the clever come- dienne, Bolle Gold, In the sensational come- dy drama, "A Colorado Waif." Business Is good, and tbeplay a big success. Peo- ple : Belle Gold, Wilson Todd, Frances Dowl- Ing, Edwin Frnnklln, John T. Newton, LU- llsn Boswell, Corney Burns, Wm. L. Shlnn, Louis M. Cohen, Harry W. Mitchell, J. J. Jourdan, Samuel Lewis, W. H. Roche, Wm. Lorella, J. W. Evans ana Jas. A. Nesbltt _— Notes from the Melville Dramatic Co.: We are playing the sunny South, and busi- ness is goto. Roster of company: M. Mel- ville, manager: Harry Melville, leads; Bert Melville, heavies; Howard Melville, leads and Irish, and black face; J. G. Roy, Dutch Jew and bits; Walter Hudd, Juveniles and tramp; Ben Deets, old men: Mrs. E. Mel- ville, leads; Beatrice Melville, leading lady; Jennie Roy, soubrette; Kittle Melville, Juve- niles: Le Verna Cecil, soubrette, child parts, vocalist; Tevlen Davis Melville, pianist. — Maude Amber, who has Just finished a two years' engagement as leading lady at Fischer's Theatre, Ban Francisco, cal., was granted a divorce from Ira Peurl Wllkerson, stage manager of the "Fiddle-Dee-Dee" Co., on Jan. 7. , —Felix Fantus write* that he Is In bis twenty-second week with the Harris-Park- inson Stock Co. In the South, enjoying a pleasant and prosperous season tv —Mlt, « Dale Co. Notes: At the close of sonel as when the season opened, and the ii f ?r» that whl1 ' companies were closing S^m^'.SS V «°»««»»n, 07 good man- agement and hard work, to keep afloat ££ 'i?, 2 *^" 1 * 111 ., °. Te I *"• Crawford circuit was highly satisfactory, and at Tooeka, Kan., we played to big houses at every per- f 2£52f ,< ?- ?'*• Dale nas made a spTenold and the press has been very ifberal in its ?£?,£' her '^ W ', 8 - Uam "« «<J Wilbur. Atkinson are the old reliables of the com- F. a , nv ' tDl1 belD K their fourth season with Miss Dale. Victor Glllard and May Boberti 8L l,8r ui, a JS ."""'a the height of popular- ity with their refined work, and are nightly accorded repeated applause. The season Is yell booked In good bouses, and we look forward to a delightful tour South, as all the largest cities have been booked. — Notes from tbe Wilbur Mack Co.: This company la doing nicely, and giving excel- lent satisfaction Large business waa done Christmas and New Year weeks, and the show la stronger than ever. Wilbur Mack and Gertie Lewis are big favorites, and aa Mr. Mack la a member of B. P. O. B., and also the Eagles, the members of both lodges attend their performances In goodly num- bers. At Mansfield, O., the Eagles attended In a body, and presented Bro. Mack with a tremendous bouquet of American Beauties. Mr. Mack responded with a neat speech. — Aubrey Stock Notes: Business still con- tinues to be good with Mlttenthal Bros.' Au- brey Stock Co. (Western), while our holi- day business in E. Liverpool, 0„ and in Du- bois, Pu., broke all records. We had a 412 mile lump from Rochester, Pa., not arriving in Plttston until nearly noon on Monday, cwlng to late trains, we are now on our way Into Canada for six weeks, where the Aubrey Stock Co. Is a big favorite. — Frank K. Wallace Jr. closed with "The Land o' Cotton" Co., and Is at his home in Korestvllle, Conn. _.— "An Aristocratic Tramp" Co. Notes: The company spent a most enjoyable Christ- mas, and were entertained by Manager Kit- roy at a luncheon after the performance, when everyone exchanged presents. Mr. Kllroy presented Miss Brltton with s beau- tiful pair of diamond earrings, while she gave him a handsome gold watch. Kllroy and Brltton also received some handsome presents from the members of their company. Everyone had a glorious good time. — Tbe Grand Opera House at Toledo, 0., has been subleased by T. Dwlgbt Pepple to H. D. Rucker, and Mr. Pepple has taken the business management of the Tolson Stock Co., which Is playing Its sixth successful tour through the South. Miss Tolson is sur- rounded by a select company of players. — Edward Curran, after a pleasant en- gagement of four months, closed with the James Kennedy Co. at South Bend, Ind, to return to the Holden forces. Joining Harry Holden's Co. at Blue Island, III., Jan. 10, for comedy. — Notes from tbe Will C. Sites Stock Co.: We closed a very successful season Jan. 9, owing to the sickness of Thomas C. Sites, treasurer of tbe company. The roster was as follows: James Slevln, leading man and stage director; James Spencer, characters and stage manager; Maxwell Wllgus, come- dian ; Maurice Stanford, heavies; Wm. Cullen, utility and property man; Jeannette Miller, leading woman; Minnie Thomas, characters; Louise Marie Worden, singing and dancing Bpeclnltles; Annie Allison, sou- brette ; Will C. Sites, proprietor and mana- ger: Thos. C. Sites, treasurer; Canada Bill, advance agent: F. T. Worden, assistant ad- vance agent; Minnie Thorne, leader. The repertory was as follows: "Woman Against Woman," "My Uncle from New York," "My Wild Western Rose," "Resurrection," "All In One Night," "Home AInt Nothing Like This," "Monte Crlsto," "Turned Up,' ^"My Wife's Husband," "Embassy Ball" and "Tbe Blddle Brothers." Tbe company is closed only for a short time, when it will reorganize and take the road, playing the big Pennsylvania circuit of leading theatres, going into Summer stock for ten weeks, June 1, end touring the South season of 1004 and - 'OS. Thirty weeks of next season la already booked by Manager Sites, and the company will be surpassed by no other popular priced show on the road. — Notes from "McFadden's Row of Flats:" This Is one of the few companies that has not been affected by the general depression in theatrical business. The lour of the company has extended through the South and West, and tbe East Is now being in- vaded. At the Bijou, In Pittsburg, the re- ceipts nearly equaled those of former years, While the cast compares favorably with pre- ceding seasons, the chorus and costumes are pronounced the feature. — "The Chief Justice," a new piny, by Fitzgerald Murpby, was produced for the first time on any stage at the Van Curler Opera House, Schenectady, N. Y., on Dec 31, by Daniel Sully and bis company, under the direction of Willis E. Boyer. — Edwin Mordant and Ola. Humphrey have closed the season of their production, "Buried at Sea," as it has been found Im- possible to secure advantageous time. Mr. Mordant and Miss Humphrey have several offers of houses for high class stock pro- ductions, and will probably open early la February. • — Harry Dewey has closed aa leading man of "Weary Willie Walker" (Eastern) to play Wesley Lo Grande, tbe character lead, in Warner & Altman'a "A Montana Outlaw*' Co. — Harry T. Lee, of the Mlttenthal forces, Is spending a few weeks at Mt Clemens, Mich., for bis health. — Notes from Sherman's "Faust" Co.: This is our sixth week out and business bas been only fair, aa tbe Chicago fire bas tend- ed to lessen the attendance eomewhat Dur- ing the performance at Palmyra Elolse Adams bad tbe misfortune to burn her hand very severely in attempting to light a flash light la the first act She Is rapidly recov- ering. Roster: Frank Sherman, manager; Ed. S. Manchester, agent; Carl A Winter- hoff, Geo. W. Still, Dave Levy, pianist; Geo. Wallace. Mrs, Geo. M. Adams, Audrey 8t. Clair, Elolse Adams, Kate Sherman. Miss Sherman Is winning much praise for her in- terpretation of Marguerite. — Fannie Tewksbury Heth Is meeting Boy' 1 Co. — Tbe May Slewcrt Co. closed a four- teen weeks' tour at Commanche, Tex., Jan. 1. Miss Stewart will shortly begin rehears- als of "Ghosts," In which she will make a Spring tour. — Ernest Lamson's house, at Pbcenlx, Arii., was partly destroyed by Are Christ- mas night — Creed's Comedians Notes: Business Is good. Latest additions to the company are Charles Kelston, John and Bene Sanden, for specialties. — Geo. H. TImmons, who waa playing the title role in "Shamua O'Brien" during tbe early part of the present season, bas been engaged by E. E. Rice for tbe rest of season, to appear In Ills Sunday concerts at the New York Theatre. Besides doing bis specialty Mr. TImmons will appear as Andrew Car- negie, In Mr. Rice's original conception, "The Bohemian Club." — Smith end Bianchard are en route with Heath's "Peck's Bad Boy" Co. (Western), playing the parts of Mr. and Mrs. Peck, re- spectively, and doing their specialty. Dave Wbltely, of Whltely and Bell, Is playing Schultz, tbe groceryman, and Is very suc- cessful. Mrs. wbltely plays the part of Lit- tle to good advantage. Smith and Wbltely were entertained on Sunday, Jan. 10, by the Bed Men, while playing Anderson, lad. — Notes from the Frank A Morgan Comedy Co.: We are In oar tenth week, and enjoying very good business. We have been playing In the South, and will begin s tour of the West of ens night stands. Harry Splngold's pieces, "A Down Bast Romance'' and r 'Mr. Popple In a Pickle," are delighting the audiences everywhere we go, and Mr. Morgan Is satisfied that he has a winner. James B. Pollard, trick pianist and parody singer. Joined us at Aurora, III., and Is mak- Ids a decided bit with bis specialty. Marie Edmund still continues to be a favorite. Tbe company enjoyed a very happy Christmas and New Year, and many costly gifts were ex- changed by the members of the company. Every one Is well, and look forward each week for Tub Clipper, which Is Indeed a welcome visitor. The roster: Frank A. Mor- gan, manager; Harvey W. Splngold, general business manager and stage director: W. H. Nlemeyer. treasurer; Jas. E Pollard, press sgent; Msrle Edmund, Mabel Kelly, Ellta- beth Brewer, Harry Spingold, W. H. Nle- meyer, Jas. E. Pollard, Kittle Henrie, Eva Howard, Harry Washburn, Lulu Bison and Carrie Reynolds. Tbe company Is booked solid uotll June 1. — Arthur H. Palmer announces that he has engaged Miss La Thauma under Ave years' contract, and she Is to appear with "The Stars Will Tell," a melodrama, and besides Is going; to fill engagements In the leading vaudeville housea In the Fall she la to tour England, Germany and Russia. Roster of "The Stars Will Tell" Co.: Ar- tbour Harrlngford, J. Wilson, Sadie Carter. William B. Taylor, W. Williams, Mildred Winn, James E. Keene, Ed. Hunter, B. El- Ilott Oliver Hackett H. Dover, Blanche Sea- brooke, Gilbert E. Gllson, Ed. Catlln, J. Barnes, Marie Mann. Harry London, Marlon Williams, Walter Howard, Madge Roland, Nelson Duke, Lillian Price, W. G. Huntley and Llllie Carter. — Manager M. H. Meyers, of the "From Rags to Riches" Co., writes: "I beg to In- form von that C. L. Wels Is no longer con- nected with me, I having bought out all of bis Interests." — Kittle Emmett writes from New Or- leans, La., as follows: "I closed my sesson at New Iberia, La.. Dec 6, because business through the South waa very bad. I may re- new my season the first week In February If I hear that business has Improved. I am visiting friends In this lovely city of tbe Soutb. I have bad an offer from a reputable manager, with the Intention of putting me In a new play, written by a well known author." Shibioan Cosbth, a brief mention of whose death appeared in these columns laat week, passed away at tbe Actors' Home, West New Brighton, Staten Island, N. Y., on Jan. 8, at two o'clock In the morning. Mr. Corbyn had never been an actor, but was well known as business msnager, etc. He went to California In the early 60'a, snd for a long time was the San Francisco corre- spondent of Tub Ci.ipfbb. For severs! years be waa the general manager for Thomas Magulre, then known as tbe "Napoleon man- ager" of the Pacific coast In the Summer of 1868 be was manager of Gilbert's Me- lodeon, Kearney and Clay Streets. Ban Fran- cisco, and Lotta was one of the features there. In September, 1888, with Gilbert and E. G. Bert, father of Fred Bert, he waa manager of the New Idea, San Francisco, and he opened the Academy of Music, that city, on Dec. 10, 1884, with a dramatic com- pany, including Fanny Morant, Mrs. Judah, Frank Lawler and others. Later he returned to New York, and, with H. Wall, opened a dramatic agency in 1885, from which busi- ness be retired early in 1887, and Morris Slmmonds purchased Wall's" Interest and opened at 609 Broadway. Going back to California, Mr. Corbyn was connected with the Metropolitan Theatre. San Francisco, when that house, In April, 1878, was de- molished to widen Montgomery Avenue. Mr. Corbyn then came East with Frank Mayo, and traveled with him as bis manager. When the Actors' Home was first established be was made the superintendent. He was mar- ried twice, and leaves a widow and two daughters. His father was Wardle Corbyn, the pioneer dramatic agent of America, wbo came to this country from England In 1888. Funeral services were held at tbe "Home" Sunday morning, Jan. 10. There were no re- ligious services, but Milton Nobles and Mr. Danrers delivered addresses. There were present. In addition to all tbe members of the home, quite a number of people from the town of West Brighton, also Milton Nobles, Dolly Nobles end their daughter, Belle Mel- ville: Col. T. Allston Brown, Horace Lewis, J. Alexander Brown, Little Banger, George Fair and Anna Brown, from Philadelphia. The remains were tsken to Fresh Pond and cremated. The widow will continue as ma- tron of the Home. m — Notes from Rowland k Clifford Enter- prises: When "Tbe Game Keeper" Co. waa playing Heaulng, Pa., Baby Brown was In- vited by several juvenile friends to go sleigh riding. The little tot accepted. Scarcely had they got started when the horses took fright at an electric auto fire engine, which was being experimented with, and started at a mad gallop. Two of the party leaped from tbe sleigh. Baby Brown, however, clung desperately to tbe seat The driver was thrown from his sest ss the horses turned Into Peon. Ave. Smith O'Brien was stand- ing on the corner as tbe team dashed by, In company with John Cohee. Both being fleet runners, they headed the team off and got tbe little one from tbe sleigh. Baby Brown was none the worse, apparently, for her exper- ience, but has bad enough sleigh riding for this Winter. — Supreme Court Justice Fltsgersld, of New York City, denied last week the applica- tion of James A Horsn for an injunction to restrain Virginia Earl and George B, White, her manacer, from producing the play, "Ser- geant Kitty.'' — Mrs. Thomas Whiff en, wbo has a part in "The Girl with the Green Eyes," Is III wltb pneumonia In Los Angeles, Cal. miscellaneous, Nona raoM Fobabi CAlNim, Co.—After a season that waa prolific of good results, and one that added to their already long list of triumphs, the Ferarl Brothers Great Carnival CoTTs holding forth In Winter quar- tern In the St Lou Is Zoo. The show, which Is run from noon till nearly midnight dally. Is a huge success, and bas proven even more popular than last year, when It was tbe sen satlon of ths town. Tbe programme Is a lengthy one, and the following are on the bill: Pauline Lawrence and alx performing Nubian lions, Captain Peter I* Mount, mixed Eroup, lions, leopards. Jaguars, pumas and yenas; Mile. Annette, "The Queen or Vi- pers," and her snakes; Professor Brlggs, spectacular lion hunt; Albert Stadler's de- mons ua tons, Illustrating tbe methods used In subjugating wild animals; Mamie, Illumi- nated fountain dances; vltascope, under ths direction of Prof. George Williams: poses a la Parts, by Yvette; Stephen Lawrence Jr. and the educated lion cubs, and Master Jon- nle'a monkey paradise. In the too shops, where the builders and repairers put In their time, a busy scene Is presented; over a score of artisans, besides the regular too staff, are kept going day and nlgbt getting the equip- ment ready for the road season. From pre- sent Indications all previous efforts will Le outdone. Many new Ideas have been worked In that will tend to surpass anything ever attempted by ua la the way of outdoor amusement enterprises. During the Winter months the executive staff Is as follows: Fe- rarl Brothers, proprietors' and managers: Samuel C. Haller, representative and chief of Subllclty; G. O. Lltt, contracting agent; tcphen Lawrence, superintendent; W. U Wyatt. treasurer. Many additions have been made in both the mechanical and animal de- partments; chiefly among the latter have been the numerous lion cubs, pumas, bears, leopards, etc. The people of the World's Fair city are heart and band with this enterprise, and have offered every Inducement to terari Brothers to make St Louis their permanent home, and the too a lifelong public fixture. Despite these flattering offers, however, Col. Kerarl will not break bis road contracts, which extend far Into the future. A new NicsJtLODxoN was opened on New Year's eve, at Fltchburg, Mass., under tbe management of Mr. Alfonso. Curio ball at- tractions were: John W. Coffey, skeleton dude; May Lamont, moss haired girl; the North American Indian Village and the Hu- man Ostrich. On the stage: Sam Kins and his banjo, Loy Jeane, lady conjuror; Nellie Wren, buck and wing dancer; Prof. Ham- blln's picture machine, presenting a trip through Europe wltb tbe Baroum Show, and others. Char. E. GmrriN, American conjuror, and Mile. Octavla, snake charmer, open wltb the Buffalo Bill Show in April. after a season of eight months on tbe road Major Chaa. Oantt, "the merry midget," closed bis show at Ralston, 0. T., Dec. 11, 1003, and baa returned to Fairfield, la. Notes fbom tub Rostock Hiffodbomb. Paris.— Frank C. Rostock's Wild Animal Arena, after a tempestuous voyage of nine- teen days from New York to Paris, France, Inaugurated its Winter season at the L'Hlpo- PalaTs, recbrlstened by Mr. Bostock "The Hippodrome," at the beginning of last No- vember. This amphitheatre has a seating ca- pacity of 0,000. the arena being 12ox2B0ft It Is centrally located, and handsomely dec- orated throughout all of the appointments being first class. It bas the reputation of being the best lighted place of amusement In Paris. A novel and Interesting programme Is presented by tbe following: Neapolitan Orchestra of twenty musicians, Prof, Bal- snmo, hypnotist; Octavla Griffin, latest American song successes; Prof. C. A. Gio- vanni's monkey theatre: Mme. De Magne- lone, mind reader, and Charles Eldredge Griffin, American Illusionist, ventriloquist and mimic. In addition to this tbe public has an opportunity of Inspecting the superb collection of trained and untamed beasts, riding tbe elephants and camels, and gliding down tbe American toboggan, which, by the way, Is a great sensation. We give nine per- formances a week In the big steel arena, every evening at 8.15, wltb matinees Thurs- day and Sunday. Business has been Immense since the opening, "turn aways" being fre- ?uent, and always tbe case on Bundaya and et« days. Tbe monster steel arena pre- sents the following unique programme; A blgbly educated school of performing polar bears, subdued and performed by Mile. Au- rora ; two trios of tigers from Bengal, pre- sented by their trainer, Charles Miller; Mile. Octavla, and her pythons, boas, lizards, etc.; Hernnan Weedon presents a laughable and entertaining group, embracing lions, tigers, bears, panthers, hyenas, boar hounds, leopards, etc. Weedon's exhibition Is sen- sational In the extreme. C. A. Giovanni's highly trained flock of Australian cockatoos. There feathered actors from tbe far off An- tipodes present a regular bird circus. MUe. Le Cholot's trained pigs, dogs and monkeys, novel and amusing, the sensation of the twentieth century, and Captain Bonnvltu and his twenty-seven performing lions. This forms a fitting climax to a programme of unusual strength and Interest These huge beasts of prey are all full grown males. Captain Bonavita has them under perfect control. Some very laughable interludes are sandwiched In between the acts by Flog Pong and Tlc-Tac, two clever English clowns. Rostock's band of thirty skilled musicians render excellent music throughout the pro- gramme. "The Marseilles," "Yankee Doodle" and "Hiawatha" are in great favor. Aa addi'.Ionnl holiday feature was a large Christ- ins tree, erected In tbe Jardln iet Nou- icautei. with toys for the children, and a live baby lion as a grand* prix. Geo. O. Starr, managing director for Bnmuro & Bailey; Harvey Watktns and John Rlngllng were recent visitors. On Christmas day we exchanged friendly greetings by cable with Rostock's Philadelphia contingent Business Etan": Frank C. Bostock, proprietor; Itobt. J. Aglnglou, manager; Harry Souplls, super- intendent of publicity; Joe Vlllemont secre- tary ; M. Johnson, stage director, and Ualpb Hicks, master mechanic. NOTXa 7B0M TUB HOLLAND RBMBDT CO.— This company, recently organized, bad a very successful opening at Madlll, Ind. Ter. The company is well equipped wltb old time per- formers, and tbe organization la under the management of Lew Van Buren, one of tbe oldest "medicine performers" on the road. The rotter: Dwlght Wilcox, lecturer: the Van Burens, musical and sketch; Claude Bessent black face; Fred Webster, pianist and balladlst; Alphonse St. Pierre and Kd. Notbnagel, double traps and wire; James Cary, versatile comedian, and James J. Dow- ney, high diver. Our audiences, In a great measure, are composed of Indians, of the Chickasaw and Choctaw tribes, wbo are keenly appreciative, especially of novelty "stunts." NOTSS FROM Till ODAKM EKTBBTAINBRH. —We are touring the State of Nebraska. We did not close on account of the holidays, and find business excellent. The following people are with the company: Jim and Flo Gibson, Josh and Justle Suratel, both comedy sketch tesms; Helen Wslton, pianist; Dr. Horatio, manager; Jim Gibson, stage manager. TtlB Nashville Student* report meeting with success In Arkansas, Missouri and Illi- nois. Victob Lbb has engaged Mrs. General Tom Thumb, Count Magrfand Baron Magrl, the illlputlans, and Oscar Whiteside, tbe Cana- dian giant, for his Spring tour. Raymond Zbl, musical director of the Parlor Circus Co.. writes: "We are rattling along nicely, and occasionally dusting tbs 8. R. O. sign." Notes raou tub Sakitabidm Conceit Co. —We reorganized and opened Jan. 4, at Mlllbank, So, l)ak„ with eleven people. Full houses have been the rule. Members of the company sre: Harry Jarrette, Uattle Buck, Mr. and Mrs. 0. W. Nye, Howard Kenfield, Lawrence. Buck, Nellie Buck, Frank Parme- lee, Ida Johnson, F. W. Buck, manager! Ernest 11. Johnson, stage manager. tf nder (be tents. Nona raox B. O. Buna's Colors\l Shows and Trained Animal Exposition.— Things are "humming" about Winter quar- ters, and by April 1 the entire show will be remodeled and ready tor Its slxtb consecu- tive tour. Mr. Smith bss Just returned from a trip West, where be purchased some valua- ble circus property, and this, added to whit is already In Winter quarters, will greatly enlarge the outfit The season of 1004 w'll see tuts one of the beat equipped ten and twenty cent outfits In tbe Hold. The ponies nre all working finely, and the act done by the Shetland team (lnei and Lena) Is a fine piece of work, and has seldom been equaled. Their combined weight Is only 300 pounds, and their height It thirty Inches each. Roth are perfectly formed, and they will be one of our features. The baboon equestrian, "Doe Murphy," and the riding dog, Duke, nre doing their stunts dally, and their pony mates seem to enjoy carrying them around tbo sawdust ring In our spacious training quarters. I.ait season's troupe of dogs bas been augmented by three fine spaniels, and our dog act will be second to none. The draught stock, under tue watchful eye of John Jones, Is in the best of trim, and the ring stock, under the care sf Ed. Tlilres, show that they have a kind and caroful keeper. The impair depart- ment Is under the personal supervision of Mr. Smith, and that means that ths outfit will be In readiness Ions: before tbe band plnys the Initial strains for 11*04. The advance will he under the management of Keller Iee- mlnger, this making his third season ahead of this attraction. Chaa llyc.-s will again lead the band of six mouth pieces, and Dump" Flaber will have charge of stock. People en- gaged so far are: J. J. Kay Dee, fourth season; Chas. Brers, second season; Keller Isomlngt-r, third season; Dump Fisher, fourth season; Seldel and Collins, acrobats and aerlallsts, and John Jones, master of pro- perties. People In Winter quarters are: B. (». Smith and wife, Tom Itusb, blacksmith; Dan East, carpenter and ualntor: John Jones and Ed. Tblres. All read Tub Clippbb weekly, and Join In sending tbelr best wishes. Jar. A. Moiirow, manager of the annex and concert with Big Sautollo's Nine Con- solidated Shows for next season, writes that he will have as large a canvas front and programme for the side show department as fans ever been used by t circus organisa- tion In this country. Mr. Morrow has si- ready secured tome of the best talent and Is negotiating with others. Including "pretty girls and lots of them." Everything from stable to flags will be brand new, and be expects to get hla ahare of the public's patronage during the next campaign. Job TiimAt'i.T, "tbe big Angered boy," bas signed with Manager Morrow. Alex A. Lowandb was the arena manager at the Physical Culture Exhibition at the Madison Square Garden, New York, Dec. 28- Jan. 2. The following performers bnd been engaged by Mr. Lowande: Miss L. Cotton, comet soloist; Mr. nnfl Mrs. Wm. Delmors, Oscar Lownnde, Marttnho Lownndo, Dan. Ryan, Prince Kltsmura, Walter Stanton Jr.. Airs. Walter Stanton, Bam Rcnnoit. Frank Morgan, La Veil and Harvey, and Eddie De Comer. I. C. Siiin.XT line charge of (he privileges with the Floto Shows. Welsh Bros. Notbr.— Things are boom- ing around our Winter quarters, which are located at Oordonvllle, Pa. A force of painters started to work the first of the year, and things are already commencing to wear Spring attire. Harness makers, car renters and wnrdrobo people have been hard at work all Winter, replacing the stuff losi In our fire Inst Spring. Four now enn have been added to the train, which will number fifteen cars next season, with two In advance. Tbe outfit will be almost entirely now next season. Our new top, which It being built. will be a 120ft round top, wltb three 50ft, middle pieces. The Welsh Bros, are doing everything to make this a model outfit. A small eight cage menagerie hat been added, also n few bay animals. Col. Wstsb has Just returned from the West with fifty hend of horses, which will cause a sensation when tbey appear In their trappings In parade, Jack Cousins and his wife, Lottlr Ayraar, are hard at work In tbe ring bam. bringing the ring stack Into shape, sml breaking new horse and pony sets. John Welsh, our general agent, left last week ti< look over the country and get things In look over the country and get tningt in shape for our opening, which will occur early In April. Our business office It still located In Lancaster, and there may be found Clin ton Newton, our hustling press agent: V. O Woodward, our advance agent, who hnx charge of the advertisement forces, and the Messrs. John and M. II. Welsh. Tho builnes» staff remains the same at before. John and M. II. Welsh, sole proprietors: M. II. Welsh, manager: John Welsh, general agent. Mrs. Arta Conv Hoai,, daughter of Col. Cody (Buffalo Hill), was married to Dr. Chas. W. Thorp, an army surgeon, at Den- ver, Col., on Jan. B. Tub Garcinbtti Bros. (Regund! and Joe) are nt Hot Springs. Ark. They closed a suc- cessful season with tho Bells & Downs Cir- cus, and nre re-cngnged for the season of 1004 with the same show. Walter L. Main writes: "There Is so much work on tbe 'history of the Main Shows for eighteen years' that it was Impox- slble to have the book ready for the holidays We expect to have it roady about tbe first of February. This Is not a one season'* route book, but the history of tbe Main Shows for tho entire eighteen years of Its existence. This Is our reason for not hav- ing the book ready ere this." Slurp's Circus Notbs. —The sixth annuiil tour of Shlpp'B Indoor Circus opened nt I'eorls, III., Jan. 11, for a tour of eight weeks In ths West, press and public de- claring that Mr, Rhlpn has Ihe best show tlint he has ever produced. Business during the week has been big, despite counter sttrac- tlons. Tho roster It at follows: Edward Hhlpp, manager; Chas. Carrol, treasurer; Dan Cllne, agent: D. Pnscatel, press agent; Bowery Brown, boss property man; Cbnt. Musser, boss groom : Homer D. Ilobson, as- sistant equestrian director. Among tbs per- formers nre: Mile. Annette, flying ring*; Bell and Henry, comedy acrobats; Hurt Mayo, trained horse; Pasratel, aerial con- tortion; Nettle Carrol, aerial wire act; Frank Smith, head balancer, and tbe Da Coma Family, who are producing many new in- novations In their aerial casting act. The riding corps Is a strong array of talent. In. eluding Julia Lowande, whose costumes and grace end style have made her sn Im- mense favorite; John and Carrie Kooney, In their double equestrian act, perform with a grace and skill that defies competition John Booney's backward somersault from one horse to snotber Is the talk of tbe town. I'htl King, George Zammert and Steve Nlarn nre looking after the clowning, and tbey sue cccd In keening tbe audience In good bumor. The show Is opened with a grand entree on six snow white horses, snd Is directly fol- lowed by leapa by the entire company, led by Pete Bell, (be double summersnultlst. Tub CI/Ippkr Is a welromo visitor every week. Chas. R. Dutton, wire performer, re- cently closed a successful season of fairs and carnivals snd Is engaged for next season with Jas. Grlmsley's New London Circus.