The New York Clipper (January 1904)

1164 THE ISTEW YORK CLIPPER. January 30. Obicic Ekmett writes from London, Eog.. rnder date of Jan. 0, as follows: "Just a line to Inform you tbat I have booked Sassage for myself and company to Mil on an. 18 (you see I am not superstitious) and should arrive on Jan. 20. I am very happy to state tbat I have just signed con- tractu for two years In I<ondon and prov- inces, beginning In September, and could have continued here, but am anxious to see my family, as I have been away one year and a half. I am glad to say tbat I bave met with unbounded success in my trip around the world. Allow me to congratulate yon upon the beauty of your Christmas Issue of THE Clippwi.'" McFarland and MiintUY played Sunday. Jan. 10, at the American Theatre, New York, and were well received. They also Slaycd the Circle Theatre, N. Y., Sunday, «■>• "• -_ Jack Bkntiiam and Planchr Fbicma* ore playing a two weeks' engagement wl*b the Metropolitan Stock Co., at Duluth, Minn., ns a vaudeville feature. Chas. Ciruncione reports success playing through the West. He was at the Phcenlx Theatre, Tacoma, Wash., for two weeks, commencing Jan. 4, and then Frltt's New Theatre, Portland, Ore., Jan. 18 and 25, with eighteen weeks to follow Id California. mbrbitt ako Rozella opened on tbe Or- fbeum circuit but week, at Denver, Col., heir new act being one of the features of a large and attractive bill. They are booked on tbe Western circuit until April. Bawlbt and Vasb, In "Tbe Hebrew and tbe Hot Air Merchant," are touring the State of Washington. They open In Cali- fornia In March. Jos Watson Is In bis twenty-first week with Sam T. Jack's Burlesquers, and Is meeting with success. Man rr.LL and Lamb write: "We bave been playing on tbe Pacific coast circuit of vaude- ville bouses for the past eleven weeks, wltb five more to follow, after which we leave for the East, playing Tony Lubelskl's circuit, opening In Iteno, Nev., and closing at Wichita, Kan., after which we expect to catch tbe Summer parks. Our Royal Marionettes have been a decided success, and we bave hsd tho Held to ourselves." Mr. and Mbs. Habit Bell mourn tbe death of their Infant son while In Philadel- phia. McKay and Lawrence write from Loo- don, Eng.: "We have Just concluded suc- cessful engagements In London and suburbs, and at present are playing at Gattl's Music Hall, Westminster, lb our second week, with big success." Sadie IIarbioan, of the team of Frank and Sadie Harrlgan, presented ber husband with a baby girl Jan. 10. Pirn. La Tobka filled a two weeks en- gagement at tbe Bijou Theatre, 8an Diego. CaT., wltb Santa Ana to follow for week of •Inn. 18. Notes raou Johnson's Comedi Co.— t.e arc doing a fine bualness on our third tour through Ohio. The company consists of eleven people: Wm. Johnson, sole owner and manager; Neva Johnson, treasurer; the Falrchllds, In their rube comedy : the Knights, song and dance; Eugene Jorrette, comedian, contortionist and stage manager; John Reb- mao, advance agent and pianist; Carrie Ileb- man, ticket seller and door tender; Lillian Kalrchllds, vocalist; Frank Falrchllds, char- acter comedian; Neva Knight, character woman and soubrette. We play four nights out of the week to standing room only. John F. Clark played a special engage- ment at the Sunday nlgbt concert at the Star Theatre, New York City, Jan. 24. This was one of a series of engagements which Mr. Clark has accepted to produce bis suc- cessful monologue act John L. Sullivan's Co., under the man- agement of Jas. F. Murray, played a return engagement at New Brunswick. Oscar IIamuersiein baa engaged the Flo- rent Troupe of gymnasts as a special at- traction for tbe opening of tbe Victoria Music Hall, Feb. 1. „ ,„ , Eaolb Notes. —Butler Aerie, No. 407, of Hamilton, Ohio, held a social session at the St Charles Hotel, Tuesday evening, Jan. 12. A fine banquet was served In the dining room, during which M. O. Burns, past worthy president, acted aa toast master. Bpeeches and songs followed each other*in quick succession. A feature of the pro- gramme was the excellent music furnished by the orchestra, the members of which are all Eagles. Tbe merriment lasted until nearly I A. M. __ _ Lane and Soeinxttxi Inform us that they are making a success on the coast in their 51adlatorlal cannon ball act and bave signed or a circuit of fifteen weeks In California. Harry Burns, musical and novelty bag puncher, writes: "I am meeting with good success, and open on the Empire circuit for fifteen weeks, at Butte, Mont, Feb. 28, wltb some more good dates to follow." Tux Two Hewitts will play only a few dates wltb their globe act and then begin Summer engagement as a tree attraction wltb the Hatch-Adams Carnival Co. The Hewitts are this week playing the Great Kansas Midwinter Exposition, at Topeka. Billt W. Watson, wltb Watson's Ameri- cans, Is having a new single act written for blm by Frank Kennedy. Ben S. Tiiask Is spending a few weeks st his borne in Chicago. He starts on tbe Northwftntern circuit Feb. 1, beginning at Oshkosh, Wis., with Dulutb, Minn.; Winni- peg, Milwaukee and San Iranclsco to follow. Chas. E. Tsnny is no longer connected with the team of Addison and Livingston, Mr. Livingston Is working with his wife, Gusslo Addison, and reports meeting wltb success with their acts. They have Just closed i successful two weeks' engagement at the Brook Theatre, Mai Ion, Ind., and nre this week at tbe Unlquo Theatre, Iodlanapo- lls, lnd., aud open on tbe Novelty circuit ■wV 22. . .. Jack and Myrtle Mack have closed a twenty weeks' engagement at Exchange Mu- sic Hall, Missoula, Mont, and opened at the California Brewery. Butte, Mont, with Bil- lings and Helena, Mont., to follow. Mr. Mack was presented with a beautiful gold headed cane as a token of esteem by the Exchange Amusement Co. W. II. Armstrong, of Armstrong and Holly, writes: "The mechanical effects that I have lately added to our act, "Tbe Express- man,' arc great successes." _ _ Abtiiur I*. Lanoan, at "8lmple Sal Tom- kins," writes that he la making a decided success with his original specialty, and ex- pects to be seen In the principal vaudeville Louses of the East la a short time. World and Kingston wired The Clippe; from New Orleans, Lb., Jan. 18: "Produced new sketch tonight at Orpheum. Closed the show, and met with tremendous success." Mildred Uouclere met with a very severe accident while playing at the Temple Theatre, Heading, Pa., Saturday, Jan. 16. Coming from her dressing room, the heel of her 1' rench slipper came off, throwing her down a flight of concrete steps. A physician was Imme- diately summoned, who pronounced her so seriously Injured that It would be Impossible for her to continue her work. She was re- moved to ber borne In Slngac, N. J., and all dates of the Mildred A Uouclere Co. were canceled for two weeks, until she recovers, then they will Immediately reopen. Leonard Kane, dancer, Is now wltb tbe Myrkle-Harder Co., presenting bis latest wooden sboe dancing act. Ed. J. Fisher, dialect comedian, writes: "Week of Jan. 20 will be my fifty-second consecutive week on the Edison circuit, wltb Indefinite weeks to follow. The managers are all fine fellows, the audiences apprecia- tive, tbe jumps very easy, and If perform- ers bave got the goods they can save quite nice money out here." The Rossi Bios, write that they do not go with the Zaxell A Vernon Show, and were not booked to go -with It Ten Brooke, Lambert and Ten Biooki write tbat tbey are making a big success over tbe Poll circuit Chas. Willabd has closed a sneceesful six weeks' engagement at Palm Garden, Ash- mod, Wis. lHusic M Sottfle Will H. Long, of tbe Gllmore-Long Publish- ing Co., announces tbat his new Italian coon song, "Tony," will be ready for the public In a few days. Messrs. Oilmore and Long held a banquet at tbe opening of their new offices, .where Barney Gllmore entertained a number of friends before leaving for his Western tour. Philadelphia has now a re- sort where the professional people can learn the most popular songs of the season. Jesse H. Campbell sailed last week for Tampa Bay. Fit. He carried wltb blm on orchestra erf fifteen musicians. Chas. K. Harris has contracted to publlnh the Weber A Fields music for a tens of years. The house of M. Wltmark A Sons have fire new musical shows, all of which axe now be- ing prepared for presentation. There are two new ones by Guitav Luders, "Woodland," written In conjunction wltb Frank Plxley, and "Tbe Sbo-Gun," wltb a unique book by Geo. Ade; also "Glittering Gloria," by Hugh Morton and Bernard Rolt; a new conceit, "Tbe Mummy and the Maid," by Richard Carle and Robt. Hood Bowers. "The Millin- ery Man," by Herbert Dlllea and Chas. Bas- wftx, and "Tbe Queen of Laughter," a oom'o opera for the Boston lass, written by Ysabel De Witt Caplan and S. William Brady. Tbe World's Fair Poster Clnb was organ- ized primarily for tbe purpose of designing and distributing posters to herald the St. Louis Fair. Recently tbe addition of song publishing has been decided upon, although tbe purport of the music shall In no way re- fer to the fair. From a large number of con- testants (tor tbe honor Fred J. Hamlll. of Chicago, has been selected as tbe club's official publisher, and "The World Is Full of Sunshine When Tour Friends Are True" Is tbe initial publication. Mr. Hamlll first In- troduced the song In pubic between tbe acta of "The Beauty Doctor," during Its re- rent engagement at the Great Northern Theatre, Chicago, and Its success warranted its publication and distribution among the profession. Out of the West oomes a new catcb phrase, "You're Full of Frozen Smoke." Its orig- inator, A. Huebner, has set tbe coloqulallsm Into rhyme and given It music, the result being a waits song of that title which has just been publnhed. Alma etencel, of New York, a pianist made her debut at Vienna on Jan. 7, at a concert given by Jsn Kubellk. She had an enthusiastic reception. Miss Stencel will ac- company Kubellk during bis tour of Russia. Among tbe new songs Is tbe boast song entitled To the One You Love Best," set to waltz time. The music was composed by Charles Wakefield Cadman, a well known or- ganist, of Pittsburg, and the words are by Charles F. De Long, a well known business man of Pittsburg and McKeesport The Pittsburg Music Co. Issued the number. Prof. H. F. Nellsson's newest composition, "Tbe Wedding Cake," has found favor with numerous professionals, who are using It as buck and wing dance music for their spe- cialties. The general sale and circulation of the composition has far surpassed expecta- tions, the assertion being msde tbat 10,000 copies were sold during its first week upon the market Chas. K. Harris has several new songs now In press, which will be Issued Feb. 1. Two of bis own compositions, entitled "For Sale, a Baby," and a descriptive ballad, "You Never Spoke to Me Like tbat Before," also a new high class sentimental ballad, by Geo. Rosey and Frank Tanneblll Jr., entitled "In a World Just Made for Two," and a new song, by Jos. E. Howard, entitled "Good Bye, My Lady Love." "Sergeant Kitty," by A. Baldwin Sloane and R. H. Burnside, now playing at Daly's Theatre, has turned out four song successes, vlt.: "Kitty," "Love," "Ob, Star of Hope," and a mock story ballad, as rendered by Junle McCree, "Tbe Girl I Loved the Best Gave That to Me." ♦ «» RHODE ISLAND. World's Trio, Margaret Webb, La Vine and Cross, Antrim and Peters, the Holdswortbs, and Lawson and Namon. Westminster Theatre (George H. Bat- cheller, manager).—The Transatlantic Bur- lesquers did well 18-23. The Bon Tons 25 30. Benson's Zoo (J. T. Benson, manager).— Tbe Barnells, comedy jugglers; Bancroft, Joe Morgan and Lillian Crane, the Tally Ho Duo are on the variety programme 25-30. Notes. —A concert for the benefit of Pine Ridge Camp for Consumptives was given at the Empire 17. Tbe performers were: The Wilson Trio, the Hayward Quartet Murdy and Hart, Foster and Morlarty, the Le Vine Sisters, Fannie Douglas, Louise Storm and Harry Mann, the Knickerbocker Trio, Perry and Bates, and Jobn Heffron and company. John Craig, who produced a sketch at Keith's week of 11, has been engaged as lead- ing man of the Albee Stock Co. bere for next Summer. ♦ »» ALABAMA. IOWA. Providence. — Providence Opera House (Felix R. Wendeiachaefer, manager).—Law- ranee D'Orsay and bis excellent company Elayed "The Earl of Pnwtucket," to big uslness, week of Jan. 18, and received tbe same flattering praise the production has elsewhere been favored wltb. Wednesday evening, Jan. 20, was celebrated as Paw- tucket night Mayor James H. Hlgglns, Borne aldermen, Representative John J. Fitzgerald and several prominent citizens occupied boxes, having been escorted to tbe theatre by a mllltla company, while several members of the General Assembly, Including tbe speaker of the house, were In the advance. At the close of the second act the Pawtucket dele- gation gave to Mr. D'Orsay a loving cup, about a foot high, Inscribed: "To the Earl of Pawtucket, Lawrence D'Orsay, from Cit- izens of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, January 20,1004." Mayor Hlgglns made the presenta- tion and Mr. D'Orsay responded with a felicitous speech of acceptance. Charles Bar- ney, of tbe theatre staff, arranged the affair, and Col. and Mrs. Wendelsehaefer looked after a reception on tbe stage, following the play. "'Way Down East. 1 ' 25-30, with "Rogers Brothers In London" to follow. Empire Theatre (Spits A Nathaneon, managers).—"After Midnight" was offered week of 18. David Hlgglns and Georgia Waldron, In "His Last Dollar," 25-30. Joe Welch, In "The Peddler," next week. Imperial Theatre (Felix R. Wendel- schaefer, manager).—"The Queen of tbe White Slaves," a startling melodrama, was the offer 18-23. Richard Buhler, In ''Paul Revere." 25-30. Florence Bindley will play "A Midnight Marriage" next week. Pabk theatre (Spits A Nathanson, man- agers).—"A Human Slave" was played 18-23. "His Sister's Shame" 25-30, and the Howard Stock Co. will play repertory next week. Keith's Theatre (Charles Lovenberg, manager).—A good bill, beaded by Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew, In a new sketch, "The Yellow Dragon," played, to tbe usual big business, 18-23. Tbe programme 25-30 In- cludes : Edmund Day and company. In "Ship- mates;" Ethel Levy, De Witt Burns and Torrance, in "The Toy's Awakening;" Harry I<e Clair, the Fleury Trio, Wood and Ray, LoiilBe Henry, the r 'Sal Skinner Girl:" the Tns Poliiatieb Sisters bave been very successful as musical entertainers. They form an orchestra, consisting of cornet, violin, trombone, piano and drums, and vary their entertainment by presenting a string quintette—three mandolins, a guitar and a 'cello. They recent,v closed a seven months' engagement In Portland, Ore. M. Rcdy Heller, manager of the Heller circuit of street railway parks and ocean piers, has added Klttersvllle Park, at Allen- town, Pa., and quite a number of new parks to his regular circuit, Little Round Top Mountain, at Gettysburg, Pa.; Absecon Pfltk. a suburb of Atlantic City. N. J., and Wood Lynne Park, Camden, N. J., being among tbe new ones. Heller and Gladlng re- port having been most successful In booking their Elks vaudeville Co., Chester, Philadel- phia and Tamaqua, Pa., being among the nouses played. Mr. Gladlng Is a member of Phllidefphla Lodge, No. 2, fi. P. O. Elks. Mobile.—At tbe Mobile Theatre (J- Tan nenbauro, manager). — "When Knighthood Was In Flower" came, one performance only, Jan. 13, to good returns. Jefferson De Angells, In "The Toreador," came, matinee and night, 14, to good business. House dark 18 on account of non-appearance of "The Billionaire." W. H. Crane, in "The Spen- dera," came 18, to a large and enthusiastic audience. "The Earl of Pawtucket," 10, to a big bouse, and proved a winner. Coming: Boston Ideal Opera Co. Feb. 1, 3, 4, "In the Palace of the King" 2, Al. H. Wilson 6, 6. Notes. —The Dixie Carnival Co., week of 11-16, met with big returns Tbe Bostock Trained Animals are meeting wltb much suc- cess and contemplate remaining bere for the Mordl Gras Carnival, Feb. 15, 16. Mme. Dorlne, 13, while rehearsing ber leopards, came near meeting with a serious accident, "Catuse," the male, slapped her fearfully on the left arm, tearing a long gash in tbat member, and compelling ber to lay oil for one performance. She worked tbe animals tbe balance of week wltb her arm in a sling, winning much praise for her courage Lee Fisher, leader wltb the Bostock Animal Show, closed with tbem 10, and left for Hot Springs, Ark., to fill an engagement In some big hotel or- chestra in that city. Jobn Griffin, late of the Dixie Carnival Co. band, succeeds blm. The Bostock band Is composed of tbe following musicians: Jobn Griffin, cornet land leader); Chas. Maynard, trombone, Harry Campbell, snare drum; Frank Mo- Kinney, bass drum: "Felix" (a native of tbe Philippine Islands), clarionet Frank Blitz, late business manager of Millie Chris- tine, joined tbe Dixie Carnival Co. 16, and left with them for El Paso, Tex.. 17.. .Gilbert Glbney, of this city, hss erected sn auto- matic sprinkler over the Mobile Theatre stage for better fire protection, and left for New York City, where. It Is alleged, be will Install several In theatres there. ■ i ■ Birmingham.—At the Jefferson Theatre (R. 8. Douglas, manager). — Jefferson De Angells, in ^'The Toreador," was accorded a most enthusiastic reception Jan. 16. The house was packed twice. Margaret Mc- Klnney easily won second honors. Booked: "Alphonse and Gaston" 18, Rose Coghlan 19, Wm. H. Crane 20, 21, Denman Thompson 22, West's MlnstrelB 23, Crestore's Band 25, "Dora Thorne" 27, 28, "The Earl of Paw- tucket" 30, Al. Wilson Feb. 1. 2, "Peck's Bad Boy" 4, "In the Palace of the King" 5. Adellna Pattl 6. Biioo Theatre (Ed. E. Williams, man- ager).—"Over Niagara Falls" had good busi- ness and pleased, 11-16. Howard Hall, In "The Man Who Dared," 18-23. followed by tbe Wells-Dunne-Harlan Co., which will pre- sent "A Milk White Flag" 25-30. Note.— Wm. West baa succeeded W. S. Sprague as treasurer of the Jefferson Thea- tre. s Montgomery.—At the Montgomery The- atre (HIrscher Bros., managers).—Roselle Knott, In "When Knighthood Was In Flower," Jan. 12, had good business. Jefferson De Angells, in "The Toreador," 15, bad big business. Coming: "The Earl of Paw- tucket" 18, "Alphonse and Gaston" 20, "Dora Thome" 21, W. H. West's Minstrels 22, Creators and his band 23 (matinee and McDonald's Thbatbb (G. F. McDonald, manager).—The Paige Comedy Co., 11, 12, had good business. 4«» INDIANA. Des Molnes^-At Foster's Opera House (Wm. Foster, manager).—"The Sultan of Sulu" drew a large audience Jan. 18. k'g" Dells" comee 21, 22. Lulu Glaser, in "Dolly Varden," 23; Anna Eva Fay week of 25, '•York State Folks" Feb. 1, 2, Charles Dai- ton, ,in "A Gentleman of France, 6; Tbe Tenderfoot" 11. _ , Gband Opera Hocsi (Wm. Foster, man- ager).—Tho Smart Set drew crowded houses 14-16. "Over Niagara Falls" came, to good business, 18-20. K Tbe Two Sisters' 21-23, the Royal Llllputlans 28-30, "Pickings from Puck" Feb. 1-5, Fisher Carroll 4-6. Auditorium (Wm. Foster, manager).— "Ben Hur" came, to the biggest receipts ever had In this city, fully 16,000 people attending the show week of Jan. 11-16. Mirror Theatre (J. 8. Connolly, man- ager). —"A Montana Outlaw" comes 28-30. Hsgenbeck's Animal Show Feb. 1-8. « Cedar Rapids At Greene's Opera H0U60 (Will 8. Collier, business manager). —"The Yankee Consul," Jan. 14, with Ray- mond Hitchcock and a strong company, was easily the musical hit of the season, and charmed a big bouse. John Drew, 15, In "The Second in Commsnd," was excellent. «;nd pleased a big audience. Jane Kennark, 16, In "Under Two Flags,'" gave satisfaction. "Eight Bells," 18, amused. Coming: "lbe Sultan of Sulu" 20, the Llllputlans 23, the Flints 25-30, "Hearts of Oar' Feb. 1, The Cavalier" 2, "York State Folks" 3, "The Prince of Pllsen" 6. ,,_. __ Notes.— G. N. Moran, ahead of "The Sul- tan of Sulu," was here 14 F. J. Warrell, agent for the Llllputlans, was In town 16. .7... Dan F. Kline, general agent for Shlppa Indoor Circus, arrived 18, to arrange for the show's sppearance at the Auditorium 25-30. Maude Leone will remain bere until March, when she Intends to take a company of ber own through Northern Michigan. ■ s Dubuque.—At the Grand Opera House (Wm. T. Roebl. manager).—C. B. Hanford, In "Richard III/' gave a fine performance Jan. 11. The Four Cobans, In "Running for Office," packed the house 13. The Flints, hypnotists, played to tbe capacity at popu- lar prices, 14-16. "The Sultan of Sulu" 22. North Bros,' Comedy Co. 25-30, Rohner (local) "Trial by Jury" and an old folks concert Feb. 1, "The Cavalier" 3, "The Prince of Pllsen" 4, "Resurrection" 6. Notes. —Mr. Wlcham, manager of "Mr. Jolly, of Jollet," Is still confined to Flnley Hospital wltb typhoid pneumonls, but Is re- ported a trifle better After tbe per- formance of the Four Cohans Fred Nlblo and The Clipper correspondent timed to see how long It took to empty tbe Opera House, and In 3% minutes the lights were being extinguished. Evaiisville.—At the Grand Opera House (Pedley A Burch, managers) .—The house was packed Jan. 12, and the Y. M. C A. of- fered one of the numbers of tbelr star course. "Qulncy Adams Sawyer," 13, called out two good audiences, and gave satisfaction. Good business for "Sis Hopkins," with Rose Mel- ville, 18. The Four Cohans 20, high school 21, "Ben Hur" week of 25. People's Theatre (Pedley & Burcb, man- cgers).—This theatre was crowded for two performances 17, and the characters of "A Gambler's Daughter" were well taken. "The Tenderfoot" 24, Van Dyke & Eaton Co. week of 25. Notes. —A unique method of advertising for the performance of "Ben Hur," to be held here 25-30, has been started by Mana- ger Pedley, and Is attracting a great deal of attention in all the surrounding country about Evansvllle. All Interurban trolley lines, dummy lines, steamboat and trans- portation lines In this section of tbe coun- try bave been fitted up with immense bill boards, on which hugb posters In glittering colors announce "Ben Hur." In the cast of "The Tenderfoot" Co., at tbe Peo- ple's. 24, was Margaret Sayre, who Is a slter-ln-law of Manager Pedley. Marlon.—At the Indiana (E. L. Kin- neman, manager). — "The Christian," due Jan. 13, canceled. "The Lily and the Prince." featuring Blanche Hall, pleased a well filled house Is. Miss Hall's work was generously applauded. The scenery and costumes were unusually beautiful. Underlined: "The Prince of Pllsen" 21, "A Gentleman of France" 27, "A Son of Rest" 28, "The Silver Slipper" 30, "The Tenderfoot" Feb. 1. The Grand (U. L. Klnnemnn, manager). —"Tbe Irish Pawnbrokers" packed the house, matinee and night, 14. "side Tracked," 10 and matinee, filled the house at both per- formances. Billed: "The Funny Mr. Doofey" 21 snd matinee, "In Convict's Stripes" 22 pnd matinee. "Reuben In New York" 23 and matinee/' "Her Fatal SLY* 25 and matinee. The Bbook (W. H. Moore, manager).— For week of 24: Inness and Ryan, McCoy and Knight Grace Morrison, the Two Wrens, Tralnor and Button, Oabom and Daley, Zelma Hollas, and Humes and Lewis. Business continues at tbe top notch at this populsr playhouse. notes. —The Opers House st Wlnamac hss been closed by the State Board of In- spection until safeguards against fire bave been provided A new asbestos curtain has been added at the Grand Fort Madison,—At the Eblnger Grand (ChaB. H. Salisbury, manager). — Martin's "Uncle Tom's Cabin," Jan. 13, drew a fair sized house. "Arizona," 14, played to a good house. "The Messenger Boy, 17, drew fairly. Notes. —Zel and Lemont, banjolsts, came bere 16, and highly entertained at local clubs Louis Burkholder joined "The "Bil- lionaire" as advance agent for tbe company. s Fort Dodge.—At the Midland Theatre (A. B. Beall, manager).—"Weary Willie Walker" did good business at two perform- ances Jan. 16. On the way: "Tbe Royal Llllputlans 27. "Over Niagara Falls" 29, Barnes' trained animals Feb. 2, "Hearts of Oak" 8, Charles Dalton, In "A Gentleman of France," 5. Note. —The Midland Theatre was Inspect- ed by the city council and pronounced In good condition as to safety in case of fire. Only a few trivial changes were ordered ^^^^ Burlington.—Grand Opera House (Cham- berlln, Harrington A Co., managers).—"Mr. Jolly, of Jollet," played, to fair house, Jan, 14. "The Yankee Consul" had magnificent audience 15; S. R. O. "More Than Queen" drew fairly well, matinee and evening, 16. "Tbe Messenger Boy" did good business 19. Coming- Lulu Glaser 25, Barlow's Minstrels 27, "Hearts of Oak" 28, "The Prince of Pll- sen" 29, "The Cavalier" 80, "A Gentleman of France" Feb. 2. Mason and Mason 3, "The Little Christian 1 ' 6. Davenport.—At the Burtls Opera House (Cbamberlln Kindt A Co., managers).—The Four Cohans did good business Jan. 12. "Ole Olson" 13, "The Road to 'Frisco" 14, "The Yankee Consul," matinee and evening 16, packed tbe house. "Eight Bells" 17, John Griffith 18. the Flints 10, 20. Virginia Drew Trescott 21, "Too Rich to Marry" 23. Bsrlow's Minstrels 24. Charles B. Hanford 25, William Owen 26, "A Run for Her Money" 29, "Hearts of Oak" 80, "The Two Sisters" 31. Keokuk.—At the Keokuk Opera House (B. Jaeger Jr., manager).—"Arizona" at- tracted a good and well pleased house Jan. 15. "Mr. Jolly, of Jollet," did fairly 16. "The Messenger Boy" 18, "The Two Sisters" 19, "Tbe Devil's Lane" 21, Y. M. C. A. course lecture 26, Barlow's Minstrels 20. Iowa City.—Opera House (John N. Cold- ren, manager).—Jobn Griffith, In "Macbeth," came, to a large house, Jan. 14. "The Road to 'Frisco" 23, "The Two Sisters" 25, W. F. Brlnton, moving pictures, 28-30; "The Little Christian" Feb. 1, Chas. B. Hanford 3, "Just Struck Town" 8. ♦ i » NEW HAMPSHIRE. Dream Eyebrow and Eyelash Cream Should especially appeal to Actreisei u It besutlfie* toe brows and Ushes, and tilavSS tbelr growth as nothing else will. Ju«t ■ InZS dun of this pure, dainty Cream applied ralthnX each night before retiring will in a weel or in show surprising results. It gradually .! irtVni tbe brows snd lashes, making them toii'k tad Ion*. §Oe. a Jar—sent prepsld on receipt of price Old »l John Wanamaker's, sod at les.linc drc» gists and department stores, or wrie riirert tn DREAM CREAM CO. (Dept C ) Box 287 Madison Sq. Branch, N. V.'ci'y. .Manchester.—At the Opera House (E. W. Harrington, manoger).—Al. Martin's "Uncle Tom's Cabin," Jan. 19, gave satis- faction. The Empire Stock Co., In "White- washing Julia," Is due 29. Pabk Theatre (John Stiles, manager).— The Keystone Dramatic Co. held the boards week of 18, playing to good business. Com- ing: "James Boys In Missouri" 25-27, "A Vil- lage Fool" 28-30. Casino (Fred C. Bowen, manager).—For week of 18; James E. Black, Nellie Mason, Dolly Sharp, George Foster and Bertlna Leslie. Fbank Goi.nn«r, formerly stsge carpenter of the Park Theatre here, but more recently with "A Convict's Daughter" (Eastern Com- pany), paid a flying visit here 12, on his way to his home in Lowell, Mass. He states that tbe company closed at Kokomo, Ind »■ » WYOMING. Frankfort,—At the BHnn (E. Langer- brake, manager).—Tbe BHnn, which arose from the ashes of the Columbia, had Its opening Jan. 22, with "The Prince of Pllsen." The opening of the Bllnn was an event of great Importance to the city of Frankfort. as it broke an amusement famine that has been on since tbe burning of the Columbia, February, 1903. The Bllnn was built at a cost of $40,000, and (Ives to Frankfort one of the prettiest ana coxiest theatres In Indiana. Cheyenne—Booked at the Turner Hall Theatre: "Uncle Tom's Cabin" Jan. 29, the Orpheum Show Feb. 3. «i > ISOBEL HALL Vm- born In New York City and Is a gradu- ate e» the grammar and high schools of that city. Miss Hall studied music under the best vocsl Instructors, and was for Borne time aololBt at Saint Agnes' Church, being at the time the youngest church soloist in New Jork. Later she Joined tbe Augustln Dalv Musical Comedy Co., playing the captain of the guards, in ''San Toy/' During the road tour of the company (and while playing In Baltimore) Miss Hall was given the title role at a few hours' notice, and made such a success that she held It until tbe close of the sesson. She then went to San Francis- co and con 11 rued as prima donna of the com- pany, making a splendid name for herselt in "San Toy," "Tbe Runaway Girl," "Geisha" and "The Circus Girl." 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