The New York Clipper (March 1904)

106 THE -NEW, YORK CLIPPER. MAECH 26. AIJW VOHIi. CI 11. Review and Comment With tlie waning of tlio Lenten season business con- tinues to be good at the local houses with few exceptions. The Monday night, March J-*, openings Included: At the Hudson The- atre, Henry Miller and company, In "Man Troposes," a comedy, In four acts, by Ernest Denny; at the Garrick Theatre, Katberlne Kennedy (her New York stellar debut) and company, In "The Ruling Power," a four net play, by. Elwyn A. Barron, Botb plays then received" their flrst production'In New York. At the Casino F. Charley's French Ornnd Opera Co. opened in llalevy's Ave act opera, "La Ju|v'e" ("The Jewess"); at tbe Princess Theatrb. Sydney Rosenfeld's Century Play- ers made tbelr flrst New York appearance, presenting ".Much Ado'About Nothing:" nt Dai.v's Theatre Ben Creel's company pre- sented' "As Ydti Like It;" at • the ' IsviNa Tr.Acn' Theatre Ferdinand Bonn and wife (Mnrle Boon) appeared In "Der Melnerd- bauer" ("The Perjured Farmer"). This was IMrs. Bonn's New York debut. At the Four- teenth Street TnBATnii George W. Mon- roe and company presented "My Aunt Brid- get," and nt. Carnegie Ltceiim students of Columhln College gnve the original produc- tion or "The Isle of Illiisln," o comic opera, In two acls, book by P.ol Cooper Megrue, lyrics by Roseno Crosby, nnd music by'Clar- ence John Penney At Daly's TiTBATitH, afternoon of IS, Ben Oreet's company' re- vived "Everyman." At the Empire The- athr, on the snmf afternoon, students of the American Academy of Dm nintlc Arts and the Empire.Theatre School of Acting presented "The Good Hope," a four act piny, by Her- mann lloljermmis At the Casino, night of IS, Charley's French' Opera Co. present- ed "Carmen," nnd at the Irvino Flack Tiie- t/m, on the slime night, Rudolf Christians made his American, reappearance In "Gnle- otto," n drama, In a prelude nnd three acts, by .lose Eschcgaray, translated 'into Cermnn by Paul Minimi "Mlgnnn" was Riven at the Casino afternoon of Wednesday, Id, by Charley's Opera Co,, nnd "I<cs Huguenots" wan the bill at night. These proved to be the last performances of the compnny, which, although billed Cor a three weeks' slay, closed suddenly. "Cendrillon" ("Cinderella") wns announced for Tlmrsdny; 17, and a fair sized audience wns present. After waiting for some time the mnnpgemcnt made an an- nouncement from the singe that owing to Internal disruptions In the company there would lie no performance, Those who paid their admission had their money refunded, mid the house closed Its doors, to reopen April 4..... .Afternoon of 17 students of the Hlanhope-Whcntcroft Dramatic School pre- sented, at the Manhattan TinsATRu, four one net plays, vIb : "The Polut of View," "The Flying Wedge," "The Cape Mall" nnd "A Fool's Paradise." On the same after- noon, at the EHi'ins theatre, occurred the graduating exercises of Ilio American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Mrs. Sarah Cowell i.e IMoyne and Wm. II. Thompson were the prin- cipal speakers, TUero were thirty-five gradu- ates At the IRVIMO. PLACE THEATRE, Friday night, 18, .Onstav , Frcytag's well known comedy, "Die Journnllsten," was re- vived, with Rudolf Christians la'the lending i-» 1 e. ... ..At Carnegie Ham., afternoon of 3 0, Itnfacl Joseffy made his New York re- appearance, after a long absence... ...On the same afternoon the Bui-num & Bailey Circus opened' Its annual engagement at Madison Square Garden The continued attractions- for the week ending' March 111 were: Henry. Miller at the Hudson, Katber- lne Kennedy at the Garrick, Ben Greet 'a company at Halt's, the Century Players at the Princess, Forbes Robert son nt theKNiCi:- IIRROCKBR, "A Chinese Honeymoon" .at the Academy, Raymond Hitchcock, In "The Yan- kee Consul," at the Broadway; "Richard Carle, In "The Tenderfoot," at the Rm IY'ork; "The Pit" at the Lvric, William Gil- lette at the New Lvceom, "The County Chairman" nt Waiaack's, "Sweet Kitty Bel- lalrs" at Belasco's, "Candida" at the Vavdb- vili.b, Richard Mnnsfleld at the New Am- sterdam, the German stock company nt the litviNo Place, the stock company at the Murray Him, "The Girl from Kay's" at the Herald squahe, "The. Virginian" at the Manhattan, Kyrle Bellew nt the SAVOT, Eleanor Itobsou at the Criterion, "The Se- cret of Pollchlnelle" nt the Garden, "Out of the Fold" nt the American, nnd "Babes In Toyland" nt the Majestic, the Inst named closing on that date..... .Dramas by tbe F. F,_ Proctor 'stock companies, with added vaudeville features, were presented nt Pnor- ron's Fifth Ayiunur and Onb Hundred and Q'wentv-piptii StBket The one week stands closing 10 were: George Monroe nt the Foortbbnth Strrht, "The Medal and the Maid" nt the Grand Opera House, "An Orphan's Prayer" nt tbe Third Avenue, ''Arrah-tm-Poguo" nt Proctor's Fiity- EIGUTR Street, Viola Alien nt the IlARi.mi Opera' Housr, Joseph Hart and Carrie Do Mar nt tho West End, "Robert Emmet" at the Metropolis, nnd "Queen of the High- way" nt tho Star Variety entertain- ment was furnished nt the Victoria, Keith's Union Square, Tractor's Twentt-third Street, the Circle, Tony Pastor's, Miner's Bowurt, the Dbavbv, Miner's Eighth Avis- Kue, the London, Hunria & Seamon's, -the Olympic, and the Ori'Iievm. Hdrbr's Mo- beum presented the usunl long list of curios, freaks and vaudeville. Victoria Thcntre (Oscar nnmmersteln, mmufger).—The current hill names: Paul Spadonl. Juggler; Ethel Levey, singing bou- brette; Haines and, Vldocq, comedy duo; Pat Rooney and Emma Francis, In songs nnd dances; Harry till foil, monologlst: tbe Ros- eow Midgets,.the.Four Lukens. .bar perform- ers; Mile. Emmy and her trained dogs; the Empire Comedy Four, Charley Rosso*, fe- male Impersonator, uud tbe Fiood hroiuers, acrobatic comedians. Kin pi re Tu>ntre (Charles Frohmnn, man- ager).—"Tb* Other Girl" began Its ninth ,week nt.this house March 21. II el cm Co Theatre (David Bolnaeo, man- ngcrl.--Henrietta Crosinan. In "Sweet KUIV Helinlrs." entered upon bor slxtceiilh week tln'ch Si, Proctor's Fifth Avenue Theatre (J. Austin F.vncs, general,manager).—"The Lost Paradise" Is this week'* revival, and the matinee aud(enco .of March 21 greatly ap- preciated'the splendid work of the company and the painstaking manner In which the. production' was staged.' Malcolm Williams received a great amount of applause for his forceful, convincing work as the foreman, and' Lor I a Llnthlcum made a decided sne- ees as Margaret. Margaret Klrker made a conspicuous success as Cinders, and her devoted swain was played with excellent humorous effect by Albert Roberts. George I'rynnt made n decidedly tine Impression as the villain, and Verner Clarges, once more with the company did his usual clever work. Gerald Orlflfn gave an artistic characteriza- tion, .and John Westley played the role of the breezy Boh with capital effect George Friend scored a hit as the brawny man of the works, while tbe old workman was con- scientiously played by Julian Reed. Tbe cast: Andrew knowlton, Verner Clarges: Reuben Warner, Malcolm Williams; Ralph Standlsb, George Bryant; Bob Appleton. John West- ley ; Mr. Fletcher, Gerald Griffin; Joe Bar- rett, Leo Hawley; Schwa™, George Friend; Old Ttensel, Julian Reed; Hyatt, Al. Marsh ; Billy Hopkins, Albert Roberts; Mrs. Knowl- ton. Rose Stuart; Margaret Knowlton, Lotta Llnthlcum ; l'olly Fletcher, Ceceylle Mayer; Jnlln, May Cecil; Nell, Loretta Healy; "Cinders," Margaret Klrker: Kate, Bella de Frates. In the vaudeville: Julian Rose, with his'Welt liked Hebrew Impersonations; Aurle Bagwell, "The Girl of '01;" Delmore and Dnrvelle, In their singing, dancing nnd talk- ing; Alf Holt, comedian and Impersonator, who scored heavily; Mabel Adams, violinist; Kenyou and De Garmo, balancing trapeze; Clias, nnd Ada Kalmd, change and character dnni'lpg, and the knlntechnnseope. IrvfiiK l'lnee Theatre (llelnrlch Con- rled, manager).—Rudolf Christians, who was favorably remembered for, bis clever work In the support of Agnes Sormn'some years ago, made his reappearance Tuesday evening, March 15. The piny wns "aaleotto," In three acts, first writlen In Spanish by Jose Hohorgnroy, adapted Into the German by Paul Llndnu, anil later translated Into En- glish. Mr, Christians did excellent work as Don Ernesto, whose plntonlc friendship with Donna Julia, wife of bis friend, Don Manuel, led tb jealousy and quarrels, and Anally to n duel. Julia discovers she really loves Ernesto, nnil finally casls her lot with his. Julius Kobler, as Don Manuel, and Bertha Roccn, as Donna. Julia, contributed splendid siipiiorr. Others In the cast were: lion Severn, Julius Hnller: Donna Mercedes, Elisabeth Arlnans; Don Minuet, Alfred Abel; Wirt liin, Linn Hnnsoler: Arzt, Louis Koch; Dlener, Conslnntln Ackonnqnn. "Die Jour- nnllRten" (The Journalists) was produced Friday evening, IS. The cast: Oberst a. d. Heng, l-'riinjs Kleiwliner; Ida, Ida Frey; Adelhold Ilunck, Camilla Dalberg; Senden, Alfred Abe; Professor Oldendorf, Richard Kchlnghnmor; Conrnd Bolfc, Rudolf Chris- tians; Behnalis, Mathlns Claudius; Kampe, Hugen Hohenwnrt; Korner, Louis Koch ! Mai- ler, Jacques Lnrlnn; Blumcnhcrg, Helorich lliiiiriih: Selimock, Julius Hnller; Plepen- lirlnk, Max llnnseler ; Lotle, Gcorglne Neuen- dorff; illerllin, Grctc Mitdrc: Kleinmlcliel, Willy Frey; Fritz, Arthur Holz; Jnstlzrnth Schwartz, Hermann Ceroid: Fine fremde Tan- zerln, Muriel Mope; Jvorb, Otto Meyer; Karl, Bruno Dehnlcke; Fin Kellner, Constnntln Aekermann. "Don Carlos" was the bill for March 21 nnd 22, cast as follows: Phillnp der Zweiie, Julius Hnller; IHIIsabeih von va- lols, Bcrtlia iiocco; Don Carlos, Rudolf chris- tians; Herzoglu von Ollvnrcz, lOllznheth Arlunns; Mnrqulse von Mondecar, Msrle Klcrschner: Prlnzcssln von ICboll, Camilla Dallterg; Marquis v. Pcsa, A. Rottmann; Ilerzog v. Alba, Jul. Kobler; Graf v. Lerma, otto Meyer; Ilerzog v. Ferla, V. Hohenwnrt; Domingo, Frnaz Klcrschner; Grosslnqulsltor, Jacques Lurlnu; Page, Ida Frey; Don'Lud- wig Mercudo, llelnrlch Unbrlch; Ofllzler, Louis Koch. Majestic Theatre (John S. Flaherty, malinger).—A large nnd appreciative audi- ence' gathered together Monday night, March 21, to witness the production of the "second edition" of "The Wizard of Oz." This limits- Ing extravhgnnza has lost none of Its at- tractions since it was here last. Fourteen new musical numbers have been substituted In place of the material which has been eliminated, and all of tbem were repeatedly encored. Of course Montgomery and Stone continue to ho the alar features of the pro- duction, but they are ably supported by Anna Lauglilln, Lotta Faust, Bessie Wynn, Allene Crater, Owen Westford, Stephen Ma'lcy and other members-of the company. The only change In tbe cast was In the role of the Irish wizard, played last season'by Bobby Oaylor, and now being played by. Charles Swayne. The cast was: The Scarecrow. Fred A. Stone; Mick Cbop- per, I be Tin Woodman, David C. Montgom- ery; Sir Wiley Gyle. Stephen Maley; Doro- thy Gale, Anna Laugblln; The Cow, Joseph Schrodc: Golfmnn, George Fields; Cynthia Cynch, Allene Crater; The Witch of tbe North, Albertlna Benson; Sir Dnshenmoff Dally, Bessie Wynn; The Army of Pastorla, Karl Dewey; Pastorla II, Owen Westford; Tryxle Tryfie, Lotta Faust: Brigadier Gen- eral Klskltr, Harold P. Morey : The Lion, Arthur Hill; Leo, George B. Field; Captain of the Patrol, Sadie Fmraous; Alonzo, Karl Dowey; Sllirus, 11. Devlin; SophOcles, F. Kelsee; Pericles, Irving H. Christian: Diog- enes, Charles Hosklns ; Bnrdo, 1311a Gllroy , Oz, Charles Swalu; Snow Queen, Nellie Payne. Circle Theatre (Fercy G. Williams, man- ager).—-Business continues at top notch here, nnd the good bills furnished by Manager Wil- liams from week to week are responsible for the almost Immediate success, and which suc- cess line continued to be the rule since Mr. Williams first secured control of the cozy Cir- cle. For the top lino attraction this week It Is n easo of "make way for the horse," ns Riccobono's trained horses hold that position In the house billing. The act, hi point of merit, fully Justifies tho management in «n pinclug It, for if there Is n better exhibition of, trained eqnincs In this country or In Huropn wo have yet to witness It. This weeks excellent bill nlso lists Tims. J. Ryan null Mary Itli'lidcld, presenting "Mug linger- t.v's Father:" Jnuet Melville and Mvle Stet- son, In n new entire, "Along Broadway ;" llnl Stephens and company, lu nrllstlc Impersona- tions and the story of "Rip Van Winkle;" Clinrlle Chase and his "father" stories. Raw- son nnd June, boomerang throwing experts; the Rnppo Sisters, dancers; A. T. Rostow, equilibrist; Mildred Grover and her "picks, nnil tho American vltngrnph. Dewey Theatre (Sullivan & Krnus, man- agers).—L. Lawrence Weber's Dainty Duchess Co, holds the boards here this week, opening nt n matinee Moudny, March 21. with every seat In the theatre occupied. The reception gIVcn to the company was most cordial, The members of the organization are well and favorably known to metropolitan lovers of burlesque and entertaining vaudeville, and they separately and severally duplicated for- mer successes. Joo Adams nnd Sim Williams lire still to Hie fore, while the entire com- pany fill their assigned roles perfectly. Next week, the Brigadiers. London Theatre (James II. Curtln, man- ager i.—The Dill of the Gay Masquernders. this week's attraction, presents "Tbe Wizard of Jersey," Annie Hart. Connor and McFor- laud. Post and Cllntou. Benny Welch, the Bush-Dc Vere Trio, nnd "Aboard tbe Good Ship Jnne." Harry R. Pierce is manager; Kd. Davidson, business manager. Next week, the Moonlight Maids. New York Theatre (Klnw ft Rrlnnger, niniiiigerk).—Itlchnrd Carle, In "The Tender- fuel." began his Itflh week March 21. .Manhattan Theatre (Harrison Grey Flake, iminager).—"The Vlrxlulnu" entered oil ill tWfa week March 21. Tractor's I K<>-eighth Street Thea- tre (J. Austin Fynos, general manager).— For the current week George Sidney presents, for the second time within twelve months, the musical absurdity. "Busy Izzy." The cos- . tumea were pretly, the songs new and catchy, and'•the piece fulfilled Its mission and'kept the large audience present Monday, March 21, pleased. The cast: Izzy Mark, George Sidney: Gee Whiz, Fred Wyckoir: Yube Quick, fedward Clark; Will Walk and Alphonse, Matt. C. Woodward: Jim Crow, Dan D. Mellcn; Hooley Hnplgan, C'bas. Lo Mler; Harry Smart, Will J. Hagan ; Archie Tect, Frank Gibbons; Seld M. Seels, Cbas. Burton; Sll E. Kid and Knight Stick, Ed. Ollmore; Charles River, William Walsh; Blllle Bench, Harvey Winkler; Sammv Sum- mer, Wilson Franks ; Rob Burr, Ed. C. Earle ; Dan Yube. Barney Smith; V. Knott, Clyde Luther; Mam'selle Puree, Carrie Webber; Hilly Fine, Maud Campbell: Miss Yoosed, Langtry Ash ton; Daisy Bell, Madeline Broughton; May Dell, Rose Manrer; Dolly Varden, Katherlna Denning; All E. Way, Merl Dnmont; Sadie Ray, Frances Berg; Lottie Lee, Evelvn Wescot; Mae Noe, Helen IA Mler; Ophelia Pulse, Marie Phillips; Madge Bnary, Helen Shatter; Cloc SJInn, Etta Drew; Minnie Fish, Metta Pelnze; Helen Dutch, Gertrude Walcott: Annie How, Blanche Stella: Cclla LIpp, Berl Marsden; Delltt linnd, Alice Packard : Ray Nlng, Ivy Williams; Sara fuse, Florrle Franks; Carrie All. Eleanor May ; Lu Weezc, Corn Fields; Miller llerry, Hat tie Wynn; Annn Leen, l'hyllss Shields; Amy Able, Daisy Kyle. Sunday's concerts, 20, attracted the usual large crowds, .afternoon and evening. Next week, "The Man Who Dared." Madlkon Sqnare llnnlen—Bnrnum ft Bailey's Greatest Show on Earth opened Its annua) engagement at this resort Suturdny afternoon, March li>. before tin audience that completely filled the vnst luclosure. With each successive year the difficulties which the circus manager has to surmount, In order to make his show more attractive, increase In number, because It always seems that the limit Is reached. But with this bIiow there seems to be no limit. Each season Mr. Bailey gathers together a galaxy of star features, many of which are novel, and all of which ore good. His nggiegntlon this season Includes several features new to America, two of which are probably the most stnrtllnglv sensational of anything that has been seen in lids city. Tbe first of these Is performed liv "Volo," who rides a wheel down a steep Incline, nt the foot of which Is a slight rise, and nbout twenty-live feet away Is the continuation of the Incline. Volo dashes down- this Incline nt a terrific speed," and, striking the upward curve, Is shot tar Into the air, still astride of his wheel, makes the flight, across the twenty-dve foot chasm which separates the two parts of the Incline, and lands safely on the other side, where, after riding n short distance, he dis- mounts. This seiiMiiili'ual act Is followed by "Looping the Gap," performed by Aneillotll. This net Is Blmliar to the "Looping the Loop," but It is more dnrlng. At the top of tbe "loop" there Is an opening of about ten feet, across which the rider leaps, head down- ward, and descends the other side as in the old style "loop." feather one of these acta alone contains thrills enough for one circus, but together they cause n double sensation which must be experienced to be realized. It would be difficult to select either one us being the most sensational of the two. They were seen for the first time In America on Saturday afternoon, and held the vast crowd spellbound. The circus performance opened with a grand spectacle, entitled "Dur- bar nt Delhl,' T which represented the pa- geant which pused In review before the Vice- roy tied Vicurlne of India (representing Klug Edward VII and Queen Alexandra). This was followed by high school menage aoti,. In which Moen Hutterman, Madame Miiiantette and Josephine Koubeck partici- pated, showing three finely trained horses. Then, after it fine exhibition of single, double and long distance somersaults from a tprlngbonrd, the three rings were nenln oc- cupied by ns ninny equestrian acts, with Ella Brndna, Dallle Julian and Rosa Wentworth ns tlie chief performers. Display No 5 In- cluded Lulu Sutcllffc, contortionist: Mons. Forreato, In a balancing act; Sbolchl, Jug- gler ; rhe Ancllottl Troupe of nlcycllsts; Young Frlskey, Juggler; Yokohama, Toy and Jesa, foot Juggler; Percy Clark, bund balancer; Charles Clark, Juggler; the Three Marvelles, grotosqnes; tlie Three iDlnus, gymnasts, nnd Unlskl, barrel Juggler. Next In turn wore exhibited three herds of trained elephants, under the guidance of George Bates. Wm. Emery and C. J. Moouey. Alfred and John Campbell, trnpezlsts: the Selgrlst-Slloonu, on tbe flying rings; Nettle Carroll, wire walker; Seaor Diaz, on the horizontal bars; Mons. To to, on the high wire,; iiayninku, in a "slide for life" act. and Yokohama nnd Klku, in a triple ladder act, were features la display No. 7. John Rooney, Wllks Lloyd and Wm. Waiiett then gave high class equestrian ehlbltlons, and the Grunntho Sisters, the Seven Sutcllffes, the Three Marvelles and the Dlnus Troupe furnished four excellent acrobatic acis. Man- uel Herzog's trained stallions, Samuel Wat- son's dog, cat and chicken comedians, Schulto's trained dogs, Alfred Crandall and hie trained mule, Pauline Viola's leaping Rus- sian wolfhounds, Fox and Foxle, and Hugo Herzog's trained stallions made up the tenth dlsplnv. The Clnrkonlnns, on the flying trapeze; Lizzie Seabert, nerisllst; Frank Smith, trapezist; 'Cyclo, the Kenetlc demon ; the Alfonso troupe of neriallsts, and Solo and Clileo, unlcycllsts, were features of No. 11. Double Jockey acts were given by Fred Derrick and Wm. Wnllett, the Wcntworths and the Rooneys. High school menage nets were given bv the Misses Von Hort nnd lllrscb, Josephine Koubeck nnd the Herzog Brothers, For display No. 1.1 two features only were offered. The first, tbe Peerless Potters commanded attention from the time they took, their positions on tbe high bars, on which they perform. Tbe act consists of. feats nt casting and return work, per- formed on the "Unman trapeze," as It Is styled. Single, double, triple and twisilug somersaults were accomplished with sur- prising skill and grace. From Harry Pot- ter (the head of the act) down tbe entire Rcxtottc worked with machine-like ac- curacy which dispelled from the onlookers nil tuought of danger, in spite of the many daring fents which were executed in the routine of the net. Tho Imperial Viennese Troupe of ncrinilsts wns the other feature of this number, nnd the act Included ninny excellent feats performed from the flying trapeze. There were nlso the usual large number of clowns to help the merriment along, and of course, tho hippodrome races nnd contests formed the concluding numbers of the performance. Capacity business ruled nt the Snturdny night nnd the two perform- ances Monday, 21. Third Avenne Thcntre (Martin J. Dix- on, mnunger).—"Born in the Blood." n comedy drama, In four nets, by Duvld De Wolf, Is the attraction for this week, and on Monday, Mnrch 21. It received Its flrst New York: City production. The company which presents It Is capable, and the piny wns well received. The cast: Queenle, Baby Shannon: Mammy, Inez Shan- non : Dnwson Grimes. Samuel Lewis; Letty Lncy. Anne Hamilton : Betty Belmont, Madge dinger; Prlts Van Vedder, Arthur De Voy; Sir Augustus Lankester, Lysters Chambers: Fernando Carlos, Harry E. Humphreys: RI- naldo de snrnk, W. S. St. Clair; Granny Garcia, Lillian Thornton; Yobel, Sue Sey- mour: lvnn, Wilson Knott: Pnrdo, Henry Ward; Detective Styles, Walter Wesllng- house. II. E. Humphreys In proprietor of tbe production: Wm. II. Ityno, manager: .jo pi . Sinn E. Allen, business malinger. Next week, "lo the Shadow of the OnliowB." Proctor'a Twenty-third Street The- atre (J. Austin Fynes, general manager).— V.Sally In OUr Alley," with Dan MeAvoy and his.capable associates, entered upon Its second and last week March al,-stlll strong in favor. Mr. and Mrs. Qene, Hughes pre- sented their sketch, "A Matrimonial Solfc stltiue." which provided plenty of. chanceo for ttfls clever couple to score. J. K. Emlnet nnd Anna Mortland, in "A South Dakota Divorce." by Florence Gerald, did work which brought them Into Immediate favor j. Both proved equol to the .demands .made upon their abilities by tbe entertaining skit, and their success was a pronounced one. J. Royer West nnd Ida Van Slclen, (n their nway-fromthe-ordlnory musical sketch, The Gymnnslum,-*' did particularly pleasing work, and captured the audience from the start. The Flyiog Rathbuns performed tbelr dar- ing and skillful act to the accompaniment of much applause, and the Carmen Sisters, clever banjolsts, made a fine Impression. El Nino Eddie, tight rope walker, niade a de- cided success, and l^eah Russell was well liked for her Jewish Impersoantlons. The Gottlobs, In their rural offering, did well. 'JTie kalntechnoscope and pastels of travel continue. _ _ • , Keith's Theatre (E. F. Albee, general manager).—The pntrons of this popular vaudeville theatre turned out In force on Monday, March 21, filling every seat, ond every available Inch of standing room. The bill this week contains tbe names of several performers prominent In refined vaudeville, and who are well liked by the Keith cllentel. To these a hand of welcome was accorded, anil lo all, in fact, was granted the Just ap- plause their conscientious efforts entitled them to. This Is the list. Infull: Cressy and Dayne, In "The New Depot;" Dlgby Bell, who lias returned to vaudeville for n short season, In n new monologue; Geo. Felix and Lydla Barry,, in "The Doings of Johnny Jones;" the Hnlioway Trio, wire net;'Miss Wynne Wlnslow, soprano; the Fetching Bros., In a novel musical net; Elsie Bernard, In monologue; Milt and Mnud Wood, acro- batic dancing and singing specialty; Arthur Buckner, 'cyclist; Tsuda, In artistic postur- ing; Harry B. Lester, in songs and Imita- tions; Roger and Belle Dolan, In "McFad- den's Masquerade;" Christian nnd Turner, comedy 'cyclists; the Two Ashtons, comedy Jugglers, and the blograph, with new and In- teresting pictures In life motion. , Pastor's Theatre (Tony; Pastor, man- ager).—More than the usunl weekly Interest attaches to the present week here, ns 1 the friends ami patrons of the veteran manager are reminded that Tuesday, March 22, marked the thirty-ninth anniversary.and the begin- ning of the fortieth consecutive year of Mr. Pnsto'r ns a New York manager. Thirty- nine years ago Tony Pastor launched his spe^ clnlty company, nnd later settled at 201 Bowery, that being the first vaudeville the- atre In tbls city catering to ladles and family patronage. Since then vaudeville has made wonderful strides In public favor, and it Is pleasing to note that Mr. Pastor has kept to the fore always. The theatre yas packed oa Monday, March 21, at all performances, nnd It Is perfectly safe to predict that capacity business will rule throughout the entire week. Iiisted In this week's bill are: Tommy O'Brien and Clara Havel, In their latest farcelct, "Tricks and Clicks;" Martinettl and Grossl, comedy musical act; Katie and Ed- ward I.ovltt, novelty acrobatic act: Herbert Lloyd, "the king jester;" Talkative Miss Nor- ton, In her up to date monologue; Mitchell and Warren, '-llic minstrel boys;" Mooney and Holbein, In a little music comedy and acrobatics; Clark and Florette, singers and dancers; the lloldswortbs, in songs, dances and banjo playing; Aloz aad Zola, in their racing skit, "The Handicap;" Alexis and Scliu'll, as "Tommy Atkins and tbe dancing girl;" Franklin nnd iluymnn, In "A Matri- monial Agency;" Wiley aud Wilson, "The Harmony Girls," and the American vita- graph. Grand Opera Honae (John H. Springer, mnuiger).—"Tho Ninety and Nine" is this weck> attraction. Miner's Bowery Theatre (Edwin D. Miner, manageri.—The Morning Glories pro- vide! an attractive programme this week. It Includes "After Business Hours," with Chas. B. Wai son and Max Reynolds In the leading comedy roles; Rose Jeanetle, Scott and Wil- son, Cooper and Harrison, Reynolds and Wat- son, Inga Oinei, Mario and .Dunham Trio, and the Scribncrscope. Next week, the World Beaters. Criterion Theatre (Charles Frohman, manager).—Eleuuor Robson, la "Merely Mary Ann," opened her sixth week here March 21. Knickerbocker Theatre (Al. Hay man ft Co., managers ). — Forbes Robertson and Gertrude. Elliott, In "Uamiet," began their third week March 21. New Amsterdam Theatre (Klaw & Br- lunger, managers).—Richard Mansfield, In repertory, is In bis fourth and ;nst week, presenting "Parisian Itoqirtnce" 21, 24, "Ivan the Terlblc" 22, £3, 25; Snturdny matinee, "Old Heidelberg," and Saturday night, "Dr. Jekyll and Mr, Hyde." Garden Theatre (Charles Frohmnn, mo.h ; ager).—"The Secret of Pollchlnelle" began, its fijxtli week at this house Mnrch 21. Daly's Theatre (Daniel Frohman, man- ager).—Ben Greefs company, in "As ,You Like It," began tbelr second week March 21, American Theatre (Klaw, Erlanger ft Wels, managers).—"Out of the Fold" com- menced its third week March 21. Herald Sahare Theatre (Charles Froh- mnn,' manager).—"The Girl from Kay's" Is now.In its twenty-first week. Huber's Afnaenin (J. H. Anderson, man- ager).—A troupe of Slngalese dancers are engaged here ns one of the principal features of the curio halls for this week, and their novel dances will, no doubt, prove entertain- ing to Manager Huber's patrons. Mine. My- ers, the bearded woman, is also an engage- ment for this week that Is given prominent type in tho announcements, aud the following exhibits have been retained for this week : Cliatincoy Marian nnd wife, said to be the heaviest married couple in the world; Fln- gersj the lad with the long dlgits.'and Olgn, queen of snake charmers. Business in nil departments continues to be very big, tho cozy theatre getting Its full share. Miner's KlK'itli Avenue Theatre (Ed- Win' D. Miner, manager).—The Kentucky Belles, a flue aggregation of burlesque aud vaudeville talent, began the week here March 21, before n big audience. There was not n feature In the excellent bill which did not come In for most vigorously expressed op- proval, and tho audience was clearly given a full return for their admission price. Next week, tbe Cherry Blossoms. New Lyceum Theatre (Daniel Frohman, manager). — William Gillette. In "The Ad- mirable Crichton," opened his nineteenth week March 21. Atlantic Gnrden (W. Kramer's Sons, managers).—Edward Crawford and Dulf, in "Her First Lesson;" the Two Alarcons, novelty and eccentric dancers; the Nohrens, trapeze act; Chna. E. Edwards, the foollBb. tramp; the Vernon Sisters, vocul duettlsts; Margaret Mnrgarlte, soprano; Elenon'Ua- vlnls descriptive vocalist, and the Elite Lady Orchestra are the attractions for this week. fiurrlclc Theatre (Charles Frohman, manager).—Katberlne Kennedy, la "The Ruling Power," opened her second week March 21. Hrontlwoy Theatre (A, W. Dingwall, manager). — Raymond Hitchcock, In' "The Yankee Consul," entered on his fifth week Mnrch 21. Lyric Theatre (Sam S. & Lee Shubert, mnnngeisl.—"The Pit." with Wilton Lac- bnye. opened its seventh week Mnreh'21. rrini'i'ss Theatre (Sam B. &.Lee Shu- bert, managers).—The Century Players, In "Much Ado About Nothing," began their second week March 21. Fourteenth-Street Theatre (j Wenii.. ltosenquest, manager). — Charley Grauewil made T)(a first;. New Yorld appearance a« • star-March 21, in' "The AwaVenlSiof u, Plpp," a farce, lb three nets and five scene. by George Totten Smith and 1 Charley ifJraS!' win,- which wns then given Its first met rZ polltnnv bearing. At the. Empire Theatr»' Hoboken, N. J., Aug. 22, 1903, the production whs given for the first time on nny stnee It 18 an elaboration of the well known ami Artistic sketch In which Mr. Grnpewin am Lnna Chance .appeared for some time on the vaudeville stage, and It tells of the complications Into which Plpp Is whirled by bis vifclt to tbe Hotel Dpre, where he gets considerable experience nnd a well de'veloVii case; of gederal unsteadiness as a result of libations full and deep. This gradually merge.. Into the full, fledged specimen qt remoAe and Plpp's head on the following mornlne makes blm swear to lend a.better life. The piece succeeds In providing: entertainment of the more effervescent class, with the a hi of liberal padding by means of vaudeville specialties, and as the entire second net is taken up with the Bcene shown in skeicii form by Mr, Grapcwin add Miss Chance its reception may be Imagined. This act aroused unstinted Inughtcr from curtnln hi curtain, and many encores were given ot its close. In It both players .did deligatrm work In their respective lines, and Charier Grapewln's uproariously funny antics as ib'e man with a "morning after" feeling knowing at his vitals Is worth' seeing a number nt times. He did creditable work' throughout and scored a bit in his pantomime Jnggllui- Miss Chance acquitted herself with distlui^ tlon, and Louise Galloway, as "a poor rela- tion," gave to 'he. role those deft touches of an art all her own, and for which she has he- come well known here. Al. W. Maddox and Fred Wayne scored particularly well In their respective roles, nnd the aid they rendered lu booming affairs along watt considerable Jutes C, and George W. Relff, whose dancing lias long since brought them Into prominence In their line, were, most effective, ami Nellie Henumon.: did creditably, and was particu- larly well liked- for' the manner in ivblcli she song "The Loves of Mary Ann." Lizzie McCnll rendered n good account of herself. Tbe cast: Nora, Jilixlt McCall; Pat. Luke Sylvester; Dropsy, Louise Galloway ; Muggy, Al. W. Maddox; Adam Payne, C. Al. Clorke; Mrs. Hebe Payne, Alme L. Travis; Mrs, Plpp, Anna.Chance; Florrle Payne, Beatrice Ray; Reggie Payne, Fred Wayne; Tom Mur- rav, Jules C. Relff; Jack' Edwards, George W. Relff; Mr. . ripp, Charley Grnpewln; Tony, Frank Owens; Jimmy, Geo. Donald- son; Big Bill, Tom Craven; "Kid" Curtis, Clnrence Protity; Miss Abies, Rena Golden; Miss Cnlne, Burleigh Murray; Tessle Tiptoe, Nellie Beaumont; Professor Carter, Frederick Clareuze. Slhrray Hill' Theatre.—Mannger Henrv V. Donnelly's Stock Co. is presenting "The Charity Rail" this week. Edna Phillips, as Ann' Cruger, and Theodore Gamble, as John Vnnjlnren, played the principal roles. Others were: George Farrcn, as Dick Van Bureu: l'rcstley Morrison, as. Judge Knox; John Fcnton, as Mr. Rettts; Mary Home, as Mrs. De Peyster; Viola Kellogs, as Phyllis Lee; Emma Latlirope, as Mrs. Van Bureu, and Rose Swain, ns Bess Van Bureu, "Turned Up" is announced for next week. WiiHneh'H (Mrs. Theo. Moss, manager). —"The Comity Chairman" entered its eigh- teenth week March 21. -vaudeville Theatre (Charles Frohmnn, manager).—Arnold Daly and his company, presenting "Candida." are now In the fifth week of their resumed season here, Hudson Theatre (Henry B. Harris, man- ager).—Henry'. Miller, In "Man Proposes," entered on his second week March 21. Styvoy Theatre (Frank McKee, niann- fer).—Kyrle Bellew, In "Raffles," entered on Is sixth week at this house March 21. Academy of Mnalc (Gllmore & Tomp- kins, managers).—"A Chinese Honeymoon" entered on its third week March 21. Tug American Academy op Dramatic Arth held Its graduation exercises al tbe Empire Theatre, afternoon of Thursday, March 17. There were thirty-live graduates. W. II. Thompson and Mrs. Le Moyne wete the chief speakers.. Students ok tub Stanhope-Wiieatchopt Dramatic Scnooi, gave a matinee perform- ance at the Manhattan Theatre, March IT, the plays presented being: "The Point of View," in three scenes; "The Flying Wedge," "The Cape Mall'.' and "A Fool's Para- dise." Grace Ronworth did particularly good' work, and' the work of the students wns 'generally high class. A big audience was liberal with its applause. the rtdpents op thb american acadbjiv op Dramatic Actb and tub Emfibb Tiik- ATst: Dramatic School gave their tenth and final performance of the present: season mati- nee of Tuesday, March 15; at the Empire Theatre. Two plays were given—"Ber trnnde," a one act comedy, by Henri de Nous- Ktime, In which Georgo Haley and Lenna AVood carried off the honors, and "The Good Horn," a four act play, by -Herman Bel- jermnns, the cast of which was headed by Alphpnsine Remlllard. A big audience was generouu In its applause, and many points were cleverly scored by the students. VParsipal" will be sung Hi English In New York next Fall. Henry W. Savage de- cided that before he left for Chicago.. He also decided to open the .Garden Theatre wllh the English version of'Wngner's music <lrnmn In September. He obtains control of. the theatre.on May 1, but will'have no production there until the beginning of next season. ,■ i Contracts have beeu signed by Henry W. Savnge, George Musgrave and Frauk McKee by which Mr. Musgrove's theatre In London, the Shaftesbury, Is to be devoted, for several years nt lenst, to'MK Savage's mdslcal pro- ductions. This triple partnership goes Into effect on May 1. .Taenrst piece to be pro- daeed will he "The Prince of Plisen," with a specially selected enst.: George Marlon, Mr. Savage's general stage director, will sail for England shortly, to superintend tbe first pro- duction. Hnrlem.—At the Harlem Opera House (Alex Lltchcnstetn, manager).—Henry Irv- ing nnd company will bo the attraction for five nights nnd one mntlnee closing Friday night-. This 1b Mr. Irving's farewell Amer- ican'engagement this season, nnd he nnd bin compnny sail for England Saurday. The house whs crowded on. Monday, nlgb.fi March XI, The prices rnlsed, biit in spite of this I he advance sale Is large. The repertory for the week Is: Monday night nnd Wednes- day matinee. "The Merchant of Venice;" 'iuesdny and Thursday nights, "Waterloo" and "The Bells:" Wednesday and Friday nights, "Louis XL" Next week, Richard Mnnsfleld. In repertory. West End (George A. Blnmenthnl, rann.t- S«f)-,-r In Old Kentucky", opened 21. to one at Uie largest houses of the season, with every prospect of n big week, showing that this play has lost none of Its drawing quali- ties. Next week, Rose Melville, In "Sis Hop- kins." . . Metropolis (Henry Rosenberg, mann- ger).—Andrew Mock presented "A Bold So- gcr Boy" for the approval of a large audi- ence. 21. Next week, VQulncy AdamB Sawyer." mar (Wm. T. heogh, manager).—"A Des- perate Chance" began n return engagement, to the usual large audience, 21. Next week, Joseph Hort and Carrie De' Mar, In "Foxy Grandpa. ,.. ...'•. — ... Proctor's Onb hundred aud Twbntt- fifth Street Theatre (J. Austin Fynes. general mnnnger).—Justin Huntly McCar- fflj» eomedy, "Ships That Pass In the PWw., Is the offering of Hie stock company lor mm week; and a large audience w'ns hi attendance, both afternoon and evening, 21. The vaudeville bill Included: The Four Net-