The New York Clipper (March 1904)

%Mkm tsL THE MW ^TOMK CLIPPER. 73 .. .Mme: Matbjrde,Cotrelly has'become n'mcmber-(rf-th«'l»o«lBM*'itatt'of «eo*v w. i 1v1ir o The -new president of tbe Emer- Loii College of Oratory Is Prof. William VarneH Ho"**, of Cambridge. William li Andreas, business manager of the Park, will l>e tcnd«mlA,tes^(!*liil,Monflay, Aprtf. 11 ..;'.. DfinFfl*)' uEWMwd to oppenr.ttt Keith's tM *eef.« *nBl';4..,,..'i5ie tenth anniversary of the.'puhllt opening- o| Keiths 5'hMtrTwftlbe March 2* and a nttlng/ bill will bo offered to' patrons to celebrate the event. ( . _.... ..... .-_ v™ ileilford^-^At the New Bedford The- atre <Wm; B. Cross, manager).—The FUke Kenertory Co., beaded by Krite Simmons and ilr'icc Hamilton, and wltli an efficient corps ot players, closed a very successful' week's engagement March 12,.presenting ploys that hii. the popular taste.' Between the: acts pleasing specialties were presented by the \lc<"oy Sisters'; rrt' songs and dances; Cook iuid 'Hall, musical act; James Walker, a ..leaning boy: soprano,.and the moyipg pic- tures As'an Incentive to patronage a voting contest was participated Wat every' perform- ance', «nd Sawrdny night a diamond ring wns presented, to the most popular local Bniculndy. Ptt C rttt M ot Mi'. Earie and Miss Hamilton were distributed to the lady pa- trons Thursday, and a silver water pitcher, a tea set and cake basket to amateurs Friday evening. .Patronage was. to the capacity at every performance. Current:. Docketadcr's Minstrels 14, "Under Southern Skies" 15, ••Sky F»nn" 16. ' SHBBnV'S FtmCI!\BE STr.KET THEATRE) (XBtft B. naylles, manager),.—A bl|l that cave much pleasure was' presented the. past week, and lovers of variety, showed thelv ap- preciation by filling this pretty house at every performance. The Fltzglbbons-McCoy Trio duplicated, their former success, Kennedy and liir.iney,' In (hrlr singing and trick plan* act; created much'laughter: Chalk'Saunders, the well known crayon artist, displayed his skill, and' the three Gardner Children, proved a revelation to the ladles and- children. Tole- do aind Price, contortionists, put anatomical science nt awe; Bertie Fowler, In mono- lipiies and Imitations, proved very clever and pleasing; Rosa Naynon displayed her masterly hand over a variety of exceptionally well trained birds of various descriptions. The vltagraph met .with the usual. success. This We**; Cftnfleld nntt Cntlton, Senrl and Violet Allen, Bedinl and Arthur, Walker nod Davis, Bnrtell and Kelley, Wbnlennnd Tckln, and Adonis, Mnyljoey, and niovlpg. pictures. •shcuux's Bijou Theatre (Thco. B. Bay- lies, innnaper).— -The only attractions pre- sented nt this house ore the Sunday evening concerts, participated Id hy the performers who weekly appear at Sheedy's Purchase Street house. Patronage varies. 1'i.owuns' TiinATmi (John I. Shannon, malinger).—Henry's Burlesiiuexs and Vaude- ville Co. 14.-10. Notes.— A. largo ventilator has ben In- stalled In the roof over the stage at the New Bedford Theatre, which Is intended for service in cn»e of lire.' . A few, other minor chnnges have been mode, facilitating qujck exits..... .Julian •Mftgtms, business agent for Marie Tempest, who nt present Is con- fined at the Hotel Bfl.lle.vue, Boston, was In town March.8, arranging for the appearance of this -popular star Si The first regu- lar meeting of the local norle, F. 0. 0. will tuke place March 21, when fifty new can- didates are scheduled for initiation, A new nerle Is being formed at Taunton, Mass., and will be Instituted in the nenr future. This order Is making phenomenal strides lu membership through New Koglnnri I-ate advices reeetved "dtato that John E. I nee Jr. fs meeting with great success as leading man With "For Her Children's Sake" Co., at present touring the Western States Tom Incc, recently, with "A Japanese Nightingale" Co.< Is rehearsing his own com- pany In New. York,. preparatory to hiking ibe rond April 4 F.mma .Ince, whose stage name Is Hrennnn, recently resigned from the "Ninety and Nine" Co., owing to throat trouble, and Is resting nt her homo In New York City. Ilnjipy Pick tlhe Turners) and Daisy, nt present playing the vaudeville -houses', will lake out n company of their'own;during the coming Summer sea- son, playing under canvas. » ' Siirlimnold At the Court Square Thea- tre (W. O. I* Nolr, manager),—''Girls Will He UIris," March 8, played a return date, to much. Inrgat business than upon their pre- vious visit Ai. Leech entertained the audi- ence with bis antics, and. Fell* Henry and Vira RInL soloists', were well chosen. "Nine- ty and Nine" returned 0, and played to fair business, o. J, Ashman, Marlon Ballou and Anno wiiiting Himtlngtou being the foremost members of tier .contpaaur. A packed house greeted ■ Dockfltader's Minstrels. 11. From the rise to' the fall of the curtain the audi- euce was cither In laughror or enjoying sonic pleasing musical number. All of the sololst/i were'.'well chosea. every number being en- cored. . But the lilt of. tie evening, of course, was Mr. Doakstadcr In his monologue, which was Interspersed with local bits. Nell O'Brien mid Carroll Johnson were worthy of special mention. Chan, Grapcwln, In "The Awaken- ing of Mr. I'lpp." 12, drew a fair house, Tko slur made a most favorable Impression, ns did the others in the leading pairts. Coming: Mil rle Tempest, In "The Marriage of Kitty," lrt: Nat Wills, In '.'A Son oMtest," 17: wll- llnra 1'uivereibam-, la-"Lord and Lady Algy," is; Marie Cahlll, afternoon and evening, 10; Clara Bloojdgboil, In "Tho Girl With the Green Eyes,' r 22: Nance O'Nell 23. New lin.iroiin Theatrb (J. F. Barke, mnu- nger). —"Man to Mao," 7-0, .drew good houses. The company was a capable One aud did Justice to their roles. Nellie Mcllcury, In "M'llss," enjoyed liberal patronugo 10-12. Hesldes the star, Charles Drake, Frank Day- ton. Ida nock nnd pra.ee Young came In for their share .of applause. Due: "Wealth ii nil Poverty" 14-10, "To Die ut Dawn" 17- 1ft. "The Orphan's Prayer" 21-20, "New York Bay by. Day" 24-2(1 Grand Opera trounfi (Chas. W. Fonda, manager).—The Bright end Jolly Grass Wld- ows, 7-Bi lost none bf.-their popularity, Judg- ing from the large audiences which witnessed every, performance. The hit of the show was tne singing d( J. S. Howard, the audience simply going wild over It. Of tbe fuu makers Alt* Carr, Nat Field and Guy Raw- son kept the patrons In good humor. The singing.of Marie Theresa, the dancing of Montrose and Bntler; and Ruth BvweU, ua the mcchattlenl, dollr were strong features. Another good show wob seen. 10-12, 111 Ftcd Irwin's Majesties. Larry McCale, comedian, is one of the finest In burlesque today, aud as the king had a. good chance, to show his "blllty. Mjvbel CarewV as the queen,-did ex- cellent work. , Gertie Hayes, has a yery pleas- 'ng voice, which Is Ueatd to good advantage, ihc olio waft of a UIgb btawjaid, and the acts ot the Cralgs, and Cntcw nnd Hnyes arc worthy of special monUon. Booked: "Ihc I'lg'.(house by the Sea" 17-1&, the Cracker Jielt Bttrlesquers'weeb of 21. NeLsOn Thbatbb (Z. T. Damon, mnna- ger),—Last week's bill contained n nnmbcr ;>t line sets, most prominent of which were tioolmnn's trained rats and dogs, O'Brien nod Havel, and Eulftb Lee. "Tile Fortune ) elier" la to play a return date week of 14. . Nl)TES.^Wnilram H Claire, formerly of Corse PajrttJtt's forces, Is ; stopping witb 'Plends.ln this city.. He will join the Flske gtott Co; later in the season, as will Pearl E. Tilxner, of this -city... •«.0. A. r/«ssey, leading man with the "Zasa" Cp., hns been visiting jSToM, home in Amherst. Mr. Lcs- ?e.v, lit eonjiinetlou with Harry C. Brown, has lately written-two new society pl»ys. ,' A ,Uwy»rd Man!' and '.'Bernlce,"..which, will lie brought--imt «y a Hiimnlfer,'¥tock compsny It th* ftiehmonfl Theftlre.^Nbrth' Adams..... Among tbose arhd bare been In town the PJ8f,e W ^f k A^i J n u . ,latt Msgnus, tn the.In- terest of Marie Tempesp: W; M. Lewis iK?AiL hea( 'i? t ■• Th0 b'nrtirto Teller;" CSoa. 'SSSp^wSnW .'l N|H Wins, and % i!°„,i i Jv ■ lo l,lc nl Dawn." M| ss SSSavS^tefo 0 * \ m Majestic. Burlesquet*. ffif Sffi»5 b J"* "Wcldent at her hotel during \nt ISM «PP l S en «ent. fnlling nnd break- W?llS it°L!t EP" ot n « right hand. })& ii pl,ll ^ B her n swat d*at, she con- SfflrVffi np P ea . r , nt ev ery pefformanee.... nin e r.n£ h,c , op<; * 1,all » A*"* of Kagles are plnnnlng to present "The Jack 6f Diamondi" 9 ffi . non 5 f 1 l,turc 'I'be many friends ?Lf hi 18 . 'I';' na W1 " '»e Pleased to leam that he Is able to dc out again, after a srt weeks siege with pneumonia. ,J'°^ c11 — At tne . Lowell Opera House (Fay Bros, & Uosford, managers).—'fta week & c l 0,0< . 1 SflE5*^ tn e ues t <« attractions. The Awakening of Mr. I'lpp," with'Charley orapewln, March 7, was one of tbe successes o£ the season, .Mr. Grapewln made a big hit, anrt the supporting company was excellent. ,1 A , i' ! SI , „?S c .^, nia J' c<1 > l0 eooi business, S. "Girls Will Be" Girls/'with AI. L>ach oftrt the three Kdsebude, 0, played'a' return, to a ca- poelty house. "Looping the Loop" had good business 10, and pleased. "Sky Farm" was presented by a well balanced company, to excellent business, 11, .12, wltlr matinee. Coming: The Keystone Dramatic Co., In rep. ertory, for 14 alid week,- excepting 17, when we will see Marie Cahlll. In "Nancy Brown." Academv op Mnsic (B. if. Murphy, mana- ger).—The attractions for the past week were of. the best.. "In the Shadow of tho Onflows" played, to good business, 7-0, It being a. melodrama of much Interest. "The Lighthouse-by the Sea" won'big approval, from capacity bouses, 10-12. The scenery and effects were some of the best seen here. Due: "The Wrong Mr. Wright," with George Ober, 11-16: "Dare Devil Dorothy", 17-10. Bosto.v TnEATRE (J. II. Tebbetts, mana- ger).—Solora made her usual big hit here last week, business being of the capacity or- der, the-remainder of the bill being Btrone Current: The educated horses, Benlta and Brlgbam; tbe Great Koster, Bessie. Sene, James Carroll, Jones and Sutton, and the Boston bioscope. Amateur night, "Finnenue's St. Patrick's Day Parade." Peopjus's Theatre (Billy Nelson, mana- ger) .—Another good bill and week of big business. Hits were made by the Hurley Sisters, Burkhort, ond Nellie Carlton. For 14 and week: Franc|ttla. ,t)ie artist's model; Strand- and Strand, Lillian Leslie. Joe Beu- sen, Mcrrls and Hall, and Violet Harring- ton nhd her' "Ginger Girts." Afterpiece, "Casey's Raffle for a Stove." Mention. —The sacred concert at tho Opera House are proving even more popular than, ever, and capacity houses rule. An- other is announced for 13 Dick Ronnn, of Daly, Tafe and Ronan, has Joined with Harry St Clair Co do a comedy bar act. They were on the Boston bill last week, with good success Grace Maxfield has closed with "Qulncy Adams Sawyer" and re- turned home Francis Golden, of Local 30; I. N. A. T. S. 13., of this city. Is one ot the stage force of the new theatre Colonial. Lawrence Tits. George Callahan, of Loral 30, states that the Colonial Is a, strict- ly untoa bouse Tbe last meeting of the Lowell Aerie, 223, of Ragles, showed big progress toward their class Initiation of neil month, when they hope to increase tbelr aerie by nearly a hundred members. Full River.—At the Ac.idemv of Music (Wm. J. Wiley, manager).—The Daniel ltynu Co. played; to fair business,' week of Morrh 7. The company was talented, and the plays were presented In a highly satlstnctory man- ner. Booked: "Funny Mr, Dnoley" 15, War. J. O'flenrn, In "Tom Moore," 17-10; Mailo Tempest 23, "A Texas Steer" 24, "Under Soiirtiern Skies" 2R. 2ft ' Bi.ton Theatre (Henry Myers, manager). —"'.Tho Lighthouse by ,tuc sea" played, lo fair returns, 7-t>. The company Is strong and well balanced nnd the scenery through- out very realistic Harry'II. Bradley, Jatck Djinn, ll. Barlow nnd Delia Clarke were most prominent ami worthy of mention. "The colleen Bawn" was presented by tbe Rolwt Rmroet Dramatic i..ub, afternoon and even- ing of 10, before crowded houses. Oeo. Ober, In "The vYrprig'Mr. Wright," 11. nnd "What Happened to Jones," 12, had fair audiences. Due. "A Ragged Hero" 14-18, "For Her Bake" 17-10. Casto Theatre (AI. Ilaynes, manager).— Good business was the rule last week. Booked week of 14: Cushuiau. Holeombe and Curtis, Hay ward end Hay ward. Wm, Alfred tjor- man, Ed. CUrlssle, BelloHatliawny's monkeys, W£eE&%3ffia£ Murp y I,nm " cw. H..Huiu>y. bmmb».*hxm hwmm- C,B k I a e n n's I 'Ti y .E n ATm ! L (A!- E , Rich, manager,, tan Opera,tg ^, Lrel, 7-0,, »& —Fulton's Jolly Grass Widows opened 10, |,n "-? t ' ?"° »^P*K «JBW "".. Cn . r ' to 9; R. 0., nhd played to big business-11, 12, The attraction whs a good conglomeration of burlesque, vaudeville nnd opera; and from a musical, fuu making and costuming stand Bolnt was a gem. The sluging of Jos, ID. loward und Marie Theresa was excellent, while Rutli Evcrelt, ns the mechanical doll, was very good. Booked: New Henry Bur- lcsiiuers 1T-10. „ _ .._ , Siieepy's Theatre (M. T. O'Brien, mana- ger):—This bouse did good business last week. The bill was of u ploanlng nature. Openluc week of 14: Jupiter Trio, Mattlo ..t . .. %■..* .1.. lII„i.- It.-., lam.A IlinrlL Pbllodelphm, to join. "Thft Switchman's nnugbter" Co. .;.,.. Managed 8Bhy, of the Bass l<olnt Theatre, N«nant, will aoon arrive to make nrfnnjrcmnnls for bra next season's business. -.■.-', . . i i " i I « North Aiinnin.—icmplre. Theatre (.Inmrs Suinyan, manager) :Jul r u Marlowe. In ••When Knighthood Was In Flower,'' March s. did on' Immense business. This was Miss Marlowe's first visit to this city, and she left a profotind Impression.. "Joshnn Whlteomh," with Archie Boyd, did fair mntlnee and night business il, nnd nlensed. Chnrley Grnpewln, m 'The Awakening of Mr. llpp,' 11. did a good business, and gave one of the best performances of the uenson. Docltsta- tier's Minstrels, 12, canceled. Due; Shep- ord'g moving pictures IS, 13, May fiske Stock Co. opens a Ave eights' eagngrmept 14, ctv- ing way (o John Drew, 18, In "The Second In Command." RtCilMovi) TXRATM (Wn. P. Meade, man- figer).—William Ilonclli and Rose St.ihl, In "A M«H of tbe World," Q; did a good mati- nee and evening business, and plcusea, Due: "When. Women Love" 17, Dibble's moving pictures 18,' ID. Notes.—A stock company will be organ- ized at the Richmond 'rheqtre In the near future by Manager Meade. Harry C. Browne, a local boy, now with Ibe Kugeule llluir Com- pany, -will be Ibe lending man. Only stand- ard plAVH will be presented Harry Browne spent a few days In town tho early part of tin- week Th'ouiis Mc-Utrdlc, a local boy, now with the Castle Stork Co., of Boston, originated, tbe Bart bf tba young sehoolrnttstcr, fji "Out of the Fold," note play- ing at the American Theatre, In New York. T"■"— " ". I . J tVorocitor.—At tho Worcester Theatre (Felix It. Wendclscbnefer, mnnnget).—Jlnrle Tempest is billed In "J'he Marriage or Kitty" March 15. AI. Leach nnd the Three ltosc- buds will play a return enimgcmeiJt 17, mati- nee and night. Nat If. Wills, In "A Son of Rest," 18, und the Virginia Knrle Opera Co., In "Sergeant Kitty," 10. ''The Two Orphans'' played, to fair business, 8. Charley Grnpe- wln, In "The Awakening of Mr. I'lpp," was well received 0. "The Ninety and Nine," 10, 11, had fair returns. Lew Dockstnder and Ills minstrel aggregation pleased good sized houses 12. Franklin Squabe Theatre (9hen * Co., managers^.—Week of 14, "Hearts Adrift,' Last week "The Show Olrl" played to excel- lent patronage. 'Sky Farm" 21-2(1. Park Theatre (Shea It Wilton, mana- gers).—BUI 14 ana week: Frederic Bond and company, lo "My Awful Dad:'.' the Avolos, Flenry Trio, Bandy and Wilson, Filial) Lee, Dlgby Bell, Alice ,1. Mlinw ami her twin daughters, and the klneloscope. Last week Weber's Dainty Duchess Co. played to good business. Palace Museum (J. V. McManns, man- ager).—Week of 14, the burlesque, "Adam nnd Eve," anil Coveney mill Cunnlaghnm, Tom Kllleen, Smith nnd Leslie, nnd Jessie Steward. In the eui-io ball: Delkann and Minnie Richards. Mareenu's Living Art Studies held over. ■ " •- - m Holyokrl—At the Opera House (B. L. Pottdr, manager),—Corse Peyton's Stock Co., week ot March 7, did Mr huskies*. Booked: bhlpman's "Othello" 14, William rnversbam, In "Lord and Lady Algy," 10; William Col- lier 10, Jefferson Do Angells 24. MMi'iiin Theatre (t. F. Murray, mana- ger).—"Joshuu Whltuomb," 3-5, and "An Heiress to Millions," 7-0, cnuic to satisfac- tory business. "Man to Mini" 1(^12. "The Power of the Cross" 14-10, "Wealth and Poverty" 17-10, ■ ' Btar Tiibatub (Davy tt Leslie, managers). —Bnslness has lieen fair the past week. Booked for week nf It: llnrry Burns, nov- elty -sketch; Fugan nud Men Inm, comedy sketch; Aloi and Zola, eccentric comedians and acrobats. Afterpiece, "One Night la a Crazy House." • Footlights. —Oeorge 8. Little, for Rcvernl years stage manager nt the Opera limine, bus resigned. Mr. Little tins many friends In the theatrical profession, who will greatly miss liliu In' his old position when they visit Hoi- yoke. Ho will He succeeded by Thomas New- ton, who inm been nndstartt stage manager at the Operii House for some lime. " Si '" ' l l Titnuton.—At the Tatinloh Theatre (Cnbn St Cross, malingers).—Tlio Jero McAiiiirfc Stock Co. came week of March 7. "M^ Hooligan" comes 14, ••nmler Snnthern Skies" 16, and Nat M. Wills 10. ■ i *» ' dino. _,„i-,le , i',- I'teldlng, McLoln Sisters. Ivy Jeune, Hugh McVey, Baldwin, Hoyno nud Herbert, and the wgnder seppe. Lawrence'.—At the Opera House (Cabn & Grant, managers).—The Myrkle-Haider Co. held tho bourns, to fair business, Week of March 7. Shophni'd's moving, pictures, to u good house, 13, Including matinee. Booked: "Sky farm" 14, "Girls Will Be, Girls" 18, Lew Dockstnder's Minstrels 1(1, "Nancy 'colonial Theatre (Weber & Rush, mana- gers).—General buslaess averaged big week of 7. "For His Brother's Crime" came, to big bouses; 70. "A Man of the World" drew well 1012. Wm. Bonelll divided honors With Hose Stahl. Booked: "The Lighthouse by the Sea" 14-10, George Ober 17-10, "Data Devil Dorothy." 21-23.. • „ . ■ Casino Theatre (W. L. Gallagher, man- ager).—Business was good week/ of 7. Hooked week of 14: Solora, Laura Houston, tbe Llpplncotts, Geo. Foster; Oliver and Grimes; bhtl esnuc, "A Pay Rece ption. Lynn At tbe Lynn Theatre (Frank 0. HnrrlBou. manager).—Tbe Bennett & Monl- toit Co.;-under the mnongement of Im New- hall, came March 7, for the week, and nlaved to big houses. Tbe Sbcpnrd moving nlelures were put on 18. for the benefit of ne of the ocai church societies with good results. The Jcre McAulllIe Stock Co. Is the current attraction 14-10, Madeline Buck- lev, of this city. IS a member pf the com- pany, and appears In Bongs and other spe- cialties. She Is a great favorite. The Au- brey Stock Co. 21-20/except 24, whett lew Dorkstader'a Minstrels appear. "SB Theatre (ft W. BUMto. manwr). Business Is good. Bill' 14-10: Tppncit and West, Brown mid Judsou, Harry Moul- toS Louis Wlllmore, Corn Crawford, Clin- ton Herrlck nbd Norman; and the hloBcope. foLE\t TlIEATnB. SAt.rit II. K, Reed, man- nger) ^Thc Dot Kari'Oll CA PlnyeB. tO'flna busfnesi week of 7. "Gils Will Be Oltls'.' ire Smoftt*) 14. I-ew Doekstniler's Jtlnstrels 10, Marie. Cahlll, In -'Xapcy Brown." 10. klrciiVvic llALt-, SaICM (.lilm^s K. Moore, maun'ger')'.- ; -/rilis bouse Is doing a snll!»rnc- lorrXshWS. The bill 14-10: Sager Mldg- waWmli' Carlisle; .Asedlt Jlftl Kdd e. Pelol, Jntnt Clelger, Huheil, Devenii.v, the Four fliititlngs. bn»l the klnetogrnpli: ' Notes.— Kerr and Weltsnfre, who ap- peared at the Qem' last-week,' bava gone to IIISTIIICT OI-' I 111.1 Mill \. WnvhliiKton.—At tbo National Thcatro (W. 11. Unpley, manager).—Tbo Metropoli- tan Opera Co. played Mnreh 7-0, presenting "Faust." "The Ilr.rher or Sevlllu' ant! "Car- men," to plii-iioiiiiiiHi business; ut grcntlv uil- Aanfed nrlccH. The bouse Wim ifilVk 10-12. This week, W. H. Craae. in "The Spenders." Wm, 1'nvci-nhnm nnd Julie Oiip, In "Lord and Lndv Algy," Si-SR Cni.uuuiA 'J.'iir.lTRn ll.ilckett tt Dwyer, mniiHgers).—Lust. we<k William Collier, with mi excellent support,, presented tliolilchurd Harding Davis (wmerir, "The Dlctnior," to large and dellghteil audleiiees, This week, Mrs. Langtry, In "Mra. Dcerlng's JJlvoi'cc." •••WnyflSwfi Knet" 21-2(1. LArAYi-;rTB OMJU IIOMBJ (Ira J. U Motte, manager), — JnittoS R. Huckelt, lu "The Crown PrlUce" played, to excellent houses, ut advanced prices, 7-12. George Sidney, in "Busy limy," thin week, ' "The Fortiiuo Teller" 21-2# AcAOEitY die Mksic (J. W. LyoiiH, mnrt• ager).—Last week "Her First False Steii" pleased large aiidlenvea. This We<-'k. "Why Wonii-n Sin." Si'lnia Heriiniiiii, lu "Tbe Cbnilty Nuvse," 21 26. '' i'iiahi-.h THgATBB (Miss H. Winifred De Witt, mnuager).—l4ist week llnrry Gllfoll was tbe top liner of n great bill. Including: Thurston, Ethel Levey, Chas. H. Burke, Oroee Larue and tbe Inky Boys. Ilellmau and Mor- ris, HoWard Brothers; nnd John L« Clair. Bill 14-19:- Mabel McKlnlcy, Mvs Williams und Jnc 'dicker, Prince Koliln, Lillian Sbnw, Cbnrle« E. Colby und AHJo C. Way, Wollno anil Murinettl, Clifford und Burke, and vita- graph pictures. ' MsipiriI Thkatiim (E. W. Buckley, mana- ger).—Last heck Wm. B. Putton, In "Tbe Minister's Sou," pleased large audiences. This week. "Tho Moonshiner's Daughter." "The Power of Ihc Cross" next. Lyceum Tiiijatbb (Kugene Kernan, man- ager).—Last, week the Bon-Tons gave their usual excellent show,'to big btnilnenB. Thin week. A!. Reeves' Big Show. TOreadnr llur- It'siitiers 21-20. ♦*♦ WRIGHT l,tmiMi:il. It is seldorii that' the New York tbentre- goei- bus the opportunity of seeing a produc- tion on lli'oadivnv which has been written am! planned lu every detnll by the star. On April 4 Wright Lorlmer will appear at the New York Theatre as David, the shepherd boy, who afterwards becomes the King of Israel, In a new and romantic drama, written bv himself nnd Arnold Reeves, entitled "The Shepherd King." The play is only a re- ligious one In the sertxc that the types Lave been extracted from the Bible anil woven into nn absolutely original play. There are In all tw*ntiMlve. sneaking, parts. In tbe drama, and ow one BiMwGt nud fifty peo- ple will figure In the Interpretation of the production. Mr, Lorlmer liegsn his career nt the root of the ladder several years ago, Willi Hie DcrtrliorTi Theatre Slock Co.. I'Til- cngo, where he achieved a reputation n's'n romanilc nftlor of the vigorous tyisvjind Is well suited for 1 lie role lie will portray. Cinelnnnll.—During the week announce- ment wasl made that n ctincen producllon i.r "P.u-slfal" will Im' given nt Music Hull, April 7, tinder Ihc direction nf Walter Dam- rosi'ii. Tht» New York Symphony (irHiestrn will he heanl. arid Curollnp Mlklhgrdl, Dan F. Beddoe aud Francis Arcbanibaiilt will be among ibe soloists. Corn l)»w Is ilie Im-n' patron of the affair, ninl »liewlll devote the net proceeds lo the Young Women's Chris- tian Association. 1,'ranu Oi-Kiix itoiiHFi (llnrry Itnluforth ft John II. iinvilu, mnnaserS).—"Tho Rogers Brolhers In liondon" will be put on March 14, after n most succeiwfiil week of "Ha- bette," In which Frllal iU-MK appenifsl, un- der the management at C, II. Plllfnghiltn. The clever little Viennese artist, was given n re- ception that .made her heart beat raster, anil bolorn tho engagement ended Clnclonall whs enshrined with (he cities of her mtoratloii. l.onls Harrison never ajipenreil to better nd- vsntdge than In the role of Van Tymnet. Wn- feno <N.i\vles, lllclile Ling, N'ace Bonvllle, Ida Iswey and Josephine Itnrtlett were the other principals, Virginia Hnmed comes 2i, and will put on "Tho Light That Lien In Wo- man's Fyes," "Cainllbji" and "Iris" during her week's sojourn. Kranh Daniels 2S. Wai.mi* Stiiekt TiiR.iriiE (M. <\ Ander- son, tnnnngrr). — Julius Cnlm will put on "David Uamm" HI. with William II. Turner In the title role. Last week little Blair Parker's Idyl, "Under Southern Skies," tlayed to great business, liln Millie, Snm ewls and Burr Cnrtitb were splendidly cast. "Ills Lust Dollar" 2(1. Jtom^soM's Opera Hoi'sn (K. D. Stair, ninniigrr).— Arlluir C, Alston's cnmpnny, bended by Esthn WllllniiiH and James M. llropliy, nre coining HI, In "At the Old Cross Bonds" The Siilllvnn-IInrris-Wiinils nor- trnynl of Theodore,Krcmer's thriller, "'Pho Fatal Wedding." ployed, to splendid business, Inst week. ICIennoro Churchill, May Thurs- ton. Julia Tlnlpli Were members of the com- pany. Corn Oiienlln nnd Bnbv Kenc Klefn alternated ns Little Mother. Gertrude Haines and ber Cunlr Celestial still pinv an lm- fnrtnut part In tile prinluctlon. "Why Girls .enve Home".21. Cni.usiniA Theatre (M. C. Anderson, mnn- nger).'—Preile's talking dogs are put at the top of Hie bill 10, ana with these educated canines come: riddle tiarvle nnd Mollle Thompson. Mntthews and Harris, the.Three Pollers, Fields nnd Hnnsdn. Cnrrle Scott, and John T. Tleruey. Lnsi week's enter- tainment pleased audiences of good size. Henry Lee, in hts novelty, "Grest Slcii. Past mid Present," made a big lilt. Ellle Kay, her first local appearance In vaudeville, made good. Lewis McCord, assisted by Mlvle Batch, Tii-i-iba St. Clair, G. Roland Snrgent nnd John Franz, put on a splendid playlet, "Her Lost Rehenrsnl," The sketch of Georgia Gardner nnd Joseph Mnddern, '"Too Mauy Diirlliigs,' was must ainnslng. Lycrcm TitnATnu (Hrnrk, Sinlr & Fen- nessy, managers).—"Hi Convict's Stripes" will stir the West enders IS. Ln«t week Will IC. N'ankeville put on Hal. Ileld's -llu- man Hearts," nnd tho slorv of the Arknnstiw bills drew big crowds, ileorgo W. Murdock played 'the role of Tom Login. "At Cripple Creek" 'JO. I'goii.r.'s TtiEATiiM (Hubert lleuck, mnu- agfr),—The Transatlantic Iluilesiiiirrs ore due i:j. Last week llie Rose tllll Rngiisli liniely Girls put on "The llnljy Trust" nnd "A Peep llelilnd tho Scenes." George W. Rice whs the chief fun inflker. nntt soma ot his nlih-s were Kiillierlnn lt»wo Palmer, Ki tinkle llalnes nhd Annie Mullln Dunn, The Hon Ton Bilrlesqiiers 20. Mi'Hic II alt.. —Tbe ronrli'il Metropolitan Opera Co. Will appear 28, giving two iter- Iurin(ivV fH —" f 'l" Wnlknre" nt (no mnllneo and "Lu Trnvliiin" ai night. I'ni'nuet senHou tickets are held lit til und |4.!>(i. The ad- vance snle opened wel), GimsM' 'It'- nn: Lminv.—Manager James M. Feiuii'Hsy Is again mingling with Ills friends, M. ('. Anderson hns returned from Chicago.. ..Charles B. Dillingham was a dn- lighted wlincKK of tlie trliiniphs of Frllv.l Scbeir Two Cincinnati youngsters, who nailed Hie Knlckorhockcd llurlesniiers to ln- dinunnollH, were captured there add sblppisl Imnic liy Hie llonsler police Llllle Lnwls, of the Rose Hill Company, was coiniiellcd lo go to the City Hospital to lie treated tor grip. .Bert Murphy and Krwl Moore, prop- erly men of "Tlie-Falfil Wedding" Co., wore toRncil ,olf tt load of trunks and bruised Adti Meade, of the Frllr.l Hchcff Compnny, Is a- 1-cxlugtoii, Ky.. girl, and she proved very clever 'lu- a small part l.ttiie corn Qulnlen Is now ward nf Sum Harris, who adopted her after Die dentil ot her mother in 81. IaiiIh Alfred llclsennner was the iioltilst nt the Symphony concerts 11, 1,2..,. Tbe College of Music School of Opera is to present scenes from "Der Krclsrheiit/." nnd Victor Mnsse'M "Jeannettii's Wedding," nt the Odeim, IT, with Del Martin Kendall. Kttiel Irwin. Carl M. Gimlvonrt, William Haseu- znlil, C. Vlnln Hopkins and Biidolph GrlesH in the casts Bessie Dougherty, Who was a member of Hie Heck Theatrical Company some months ago, died suddenly from porl- lonitis. She was a Walnut Hills girl. presenting "An Artist's Dream." nnd. Ca- Mmai, wire act. The Hsrry^Morris •Is Co.-21-W. ic iCMt'iiiK Tiiratrk (Jules Hertig. ipnnngeri —Rose Sydell anil her London llslles did, n Toledo.—At the Valentine Thentre (Olto Kllves. innnnger).—John Drew, In "The Sec- ond In Command," came March II, to n fair house. "Whitewashing Jlllln," presented by a most, capable compnny, including ray Davis nnd Guy Standing, did n gbofl Business tl, llehw Irvlhg, In "The Mirtbant of Venlc#."f2. " v Lyceum TitRATRE(Krank Burt, manager).— Mason nnd Mason, In "Kudolpli nnd Ailolph." were fairly well recelveil UO. "Th* DWrt of Msrylaiid'Mll-12, "Young TobeJlpxlu' 134JI. wm i satlsfiietnry business week nf tl. Harry rls and company will present Night on Broad- way week of in. . AiiCArti 'PiihATRB (II. H. Lnrnkeo, man- ager).—A well balanced bill Inst week re- ceived good patronage. For 111 nnd week: Amein, Two Bases, Werden anil Ulnddtab. trnncexca Ueddlng anil Co., Lnrklns and Patterson, Senrl and Violet Allen; and tho Three lilo Bros. , Ht'RT's TitKAtft* (Frank Rurt, manager) —"The Minister's Daughters" nnd "Wbv Girls Leave Home" both Enjoyed big busi- ness week of 0. "Homespun Heart" come* HMO. Notes.— (leo. Clair, of tlio Arcade, leaves lo Join tho t-'oroimugli-Srlls Show , s . Manager Otto Kllves lenves In for New York, la arrange bookings for the Farih wml Casino thentre*. s ■ toHii.il.im At (he Great Southern The- atre [ti. M: Bodii, niiinaser).—Henry Irving played, to very Inrgv nuillences, March •»: Hi. Adelaide Tliiirsmn did well J'J. Hooked: Frank Daniels, In "The Outre Boy," I*. 1 liiiiti StRRm' TiiRATiiu (A, <l. owns, man- nger).—"At the Old Cross Roads" did WHl Hi-12. Coming: "McFnctden'B Row of Flats" 14-ltl. "Through the Centro or the Mrtvtl) 17-lit. Guano Opera ItffiHM (A. O. Ovens, man- ager),— --Yoiiiig 'l"nhc lloxle" did well ltl-l'J. Due week of H, llenhnm's Vimdevlllo CO. Kmi'iru TiiBATnn ill. Wiseman, mans- Ce r i._"8owlng the Wind" played, to gontl nslness, week of 7, i i ii-. Dii> ton. At the Victoria Theatre (C. 0. Miller, manager).—Henry Irving presented "Waterloo" and "The HelN" MArch 0, • to splendid business, coming: Prnnk Daniels, In "Tbe OfiVo Boy," IB: tho Castle Scpiaro Opera Co. 111. Pakk Tiieatiib (Gil Burrows, manager). —"At the old Cross Honda" was presentetl, to good business, 7-0, "The Nutr.enjnnlniei- Klds" drew well 10-12. Omilng: "Why (litis l,cavo Home" 14-10. Soi.imehh' lln.Mli TllEATme.—"Over Niagara Falls" camo 0, to a gotid house. Vogel's Minstrels 10. - ' I I i Akron,—At tho Colonial Theatre (S. S. Vnll. manager).—Mrs. Langlry, in "Mrs, Heerlrtg'H Divorce," had n fair slseil hoiise Mnrch 10. "Ths BUvcr Slipper" plnysd, to tlio capacity, 12. earner's Stock Co., In rep- ertory, week of 14, wllh the exception of IS. When Annie Russell, In "Mice and Men, comes. i IriAsn Opeiia HODHn (T. IC. Allinugh, man nger).—"Tbe Minister's Daughters" did well 7 ll, "The King of Deleetlves" pnelUMl the house 10-12. "Under TWO Kings" 14-10, "Lllllo Church Around lbs Corner." 17-10, "In fonvlrl's Stripes" 21-211, "Kidnapped In New York" 24-20, »»» IOWA. Dp* Sloli —At Foster's Opera House (Win. Foster, nutungnr). — "floliy IVilty" drew pneked houses matinee, and nvonlna of March T.. Marie Wnlnwrlghl. In ''TwWtJi Mglit," comes IS: Kdward J. Morgiin. In "The IJIernal City," 14. 15: Nat Goodwin HI, Joseph Murphy 17, Field's Minstrels IX Oiiami Opera House (Win. Foster, man- ager j.—"Alplionsit ami (Siisloii" ciiiiio, to blf I,nslness,'a-ft. "JllSI Struck Town," to packed hi.itscs, 7-0. "Peck's linn Boy" 10-IIS, "Are Vim a Mason?" 1410, "A Hugged Hero" 17- lli, "Olo Olson" 21-2S, "Tlio Fatal Wed- ding" 24-20. ' I i llulitiqiir.—At tbo Grand Opera Hoars (Wm.' % Jtoehl, mnnager),—Walker Whlftl: side Imd moderate nttondniiie P'cli., 2!l. ' J. II. Stoddnrt, In "Th« Honhl* HHecUiish." 24, gave his usual doilghiful performance, to tho largest audience he aver had la our city. "Weary WJIIIn WalWer, two perform- urn-en, 27. 1'ho. JoBSrsons, In 'ITJio-Rlyalst," two performaiiceu. nlarch r>. had miMlnraie liouses. Minln Wnlnwrlghl, 111 "Twelfth '"['hind Hie Throne" 1 rent'rtor/, liMS: "Just Hlruck Town"' 17, '"A Millionaire Trnmp" 10, Francis Wilson, In ''Krmlnlc," 22,- ■'' ""Note.—I-ocuIh are preparing for a per- fonnnnce nf "The Pll'iiies Of Penssnco," enrly In April. houses. Minln Wnlnwrlghl, In "T Night,".7; "The Power llelilnd His Tl 0. Hidden Comedy Co., ■'repertory. —Joe D. "trainerIs booked wllh i. D. Wcrhee's show." ' Cleveland.—At tho Opera llonsa (A. |\ Unit/, manager).—Henry Irving, lu reper- tory, current week. He npismrs In "Merchant of Venice," "Waterloo/ "The Bells" and "Louis I. "Bogers Brotliers In London" cnnio, to only fair ImisIiicks, week of March 7. 1J. -11. Sot hern 21-2o. Lvein;ii (J. Ii. CookKon. manager).—Mil- mil and Mason are presenting the third mo- tion of "Adopb and Rudolph" tho cm rent Week, with much new material In thn wny of Joke*, songs and situation*. Including an at- tractive chorus, "auperba' plnyeVi, to good business, week of 7. "Buster Brown" 21-20. ci.iivsi.AM. (,l. K, CookKon, manager),— "The King of Detectives," a play of inuiiler and mystery, with part of Its story told by moving pictures on Ihe klnctoscone, Is bold- lug the hoards week of 14. "McFsildea's Flats" was well liked week of 7. ' Mhka'k ICmfirr (M. J. DnwKiui, mantigei'). —Charmlon, who docs some good trnpezo work, and who Is a favorite with Fin pirn audiences, Is the beadllner of current week s bill. Another favorite Is Johnstone Ben- nett, In "A Quiet P.vcniog at Home.',' In It hhe docs live complete chnnges In make up, Impersonating as many different types of clinractei-. I Mhers Hye : Miislcal Dale, .Mux Wiililron. Kelly and Kent,- In a farcical sketch ; Lotto (Hailstone, In her imitation of s country girl, which Is exceedingly clever tliy'H poodles, nnd the klnetograpb. - 1'ui.oxial (HI. 11. Collins, manager).— This house bade farewell to vaudeville last week, and opens 14-11> with Vaughn (Baser and Ids stock company. In u Hjirlng und Hum- mer senson here. Mr. Glescr, always a prime favorite with Cleveland audiences, has surrounded himself with an excellent sup- porting company, nnd Is to present a num- ber of favorite drotnos. He Is appearing Ibis week In "Secret Service," and is doing clever work. Last week a good vaude/ille bill included: captain Webb's performing •ealH, In u wonderful act: the Five Nosses, lu a most pleasing musical turn; Walno una Mnrlneiti, In a clever acrobatic and dancing act. and- other good features. Stab (Drew it Campbell, managers).—Rose Sydell and her London Belles are furnishing the burlesque and vaudeville entertainment the current week, Tbe bill - consists ■ ot "Pleasure nnd Plenty, nr Salon's Honey- moon," wltb rtn olio.of seven vaudeville acts, H s. Campbell and Johnny Weber furnlMi the Titilk of tile comedy In the burlesque. Tb» olio Ibcliicles; The Melrose Troupe of acro- bats, fifrwise and-Young, the Cain Sisters, Ueh J, walker,-Ruth Denver and company, f v«lnr HhiiIiIh. —At (Ii-c.iiik'h Opera House (Will S. (Miller, liuslnesH tttirtflger).—"Holly Toll y" drew a big crowd March .'I. Thn Jeffersniis, 4, In "The Rivals," pleased u large house. The Dodge k UpVymsn Rntcr- tiiliiineni L'o., 7, R. gave good programmes before two big audiences). "A MiUloiinln. Tramp" 0, Alberta Gallatin 14, AI.G. FWM's MlnslrelH 17; Nut C. Goodwill IS, Prancls Wilson HI, lloldMi Comedy Co. 22, 2.1, Gas Hun's Minstrels '.'0. Note.— I.ee Riley, ahead of Alberts nat- ion u, wns here I, » llurllinili.n. —At Ilie (fraud Ojiera House (Chaiiibiirlln, Harrington A Co., inaimgers).— "Mast Lynne" March II, "Tlio Power Be- hind the Throne" did fair business 4, "a Millionaire Tramp," inntlnee and evening tt, bad big audiences. Hlekmnii-BeSsSy, 7- the absence of Mr. (.'bamliei'llii, who Is at lending the Nntlnunl Bill Posters' convention nt Han I'ram-lkeo, Geo. B, Peek, Of Bockford, III., Is In entlm charge, with his uminl ability liciniie. —At Aries' Opera House, (Wiley tt Klrbv, managers),—Week of Feb. 20,' the Howard Stock Co., In raneriory. playing "Bo- mtuicc of Tennessee," "Dnvld Gnrrick, "Dr. ■lekyll and Mr. Hyde" and others, to goOn houses. Opening night to R II. O. "Chlntm of Normandy" (local), March 8,'was given In a pneked house, "Just Htruek Town" 10, "Uproar" 12, Week of 14, Hie Hftmraonrt Htncl: Co. Keokuk.—At the Keokuk Opera House (lid Jaeger Jr., mniuigeiv.—A good slieu und well pleased house greeted Katherlne Wlllnrd, In "The Power nehlnil tlio Throne," Mnrch II. "Ilenrta of Oak'* 10, V. M. CA. course lecture II, Gun Hun's Minstrels 21, "Weary Willie Walker" 22. Nnt Ooodwln 'i». i'..rt Dodtje.—At the Midland Theatre (A. n. Venll, manager).—"AlphOnsil and Gas- ton" did an average business alnreh 2 Ireland Bros.' moving plotures 4, r,, Inciuil- Ing matinee, did fair bnslness, "just struck Town" comes 14, Nat Goodwin 111. ••• ■' ' ' ■ mm | ■ OF I.VTK1IFST TO AOVRRTISRllS. i ii I in n ■ • Puni'siir.ns Nbw Jfosic Cmfpiiu— Qtvttte- men : We have decided not to change the sine of mw ndvertlMiaent of Rtidn's Cold Cream now appearing In your valuable paper. It may Interest you to know that wn have hod inoro aild o(•|te1• returns from Tun Of.Tf- iWi tflsn am any'other tbeAtrlfai pnbll- ration In which we have advertised our-pre- paration; Yours truly, J, and F. Okott*; '