The New York Clipper (May 1904)

ssS" THE ISTEW YORK CLIPPER. May 7. A NOVELTY FO I* A L L 1YI A BJ A G '131* S WILLIAM C. CRANE PRESENTS F0R THE SEASON OF 1904-05 A BIS COLORED MUSICAL FARCE COMEDY, RIP O AFRICA," With a 0Mt of Pretty Gills nod Funny Comedians. More Mirth, Melody ivnd Action than any other attraction before the public. With SPECIAL PAPEB, SCENERY and LIGHT EFFECTS, and traveling in our private car. TTANTED—Colored Singers,, Dancers and Comedian* of the highest order, and good Chorus Girls. Must he good looking. For time and terms, address all communications to A. C. PORNER, Knickerbocker Theatre Bldg., New York. ...... CANADA.; _ Montreal.—At ' the Academy of Mutlc (li. Q. Brooks, manager).—Edward Morgan, In "To* Eternal-City?' came to good homes April 25-30. Nance O'Nell, In repertory, May Proctor'8 <H. C. Egerton. manager).— Haverly's Minstrel* drew rock) houses last week. Ed, Harrlgau, In "Old Lavender," Miry 2-7; 'Busy Ixzy 9-14. TiiEATiiK FuakcAis (F. Hawortb. mana- ger).—"The Fatal Wedding" drew good re- celou last week. Robert Mamell, In "The Light of Other Days," 2-7; "For His Broth- er's Crime" 8-14- Tmiatiib Rotai. (F. W. Le Clair, mana- ger),—Tbc High Rollers Burlesque Co. came, lo packed huiiies, 2.V30. Rico & Barton's Big Gaiety Co, ^-?, tile t.'toplnrjs 0-14. Tiiuatub h;s Nouvkautbs. —The perma- nent French stock company, to "I* Cheral- iii'Hii," drew fair bouses last week. "La Surclore" 2-7. . 'I'jiuathk Natiosai, Fhancaih (Geo. Cane- reau,. manager). — The permanent French Kloi-k company, In "La Flllo dc Cluffonnler's," drew jfoixl bouses last'weok. "Carmen" 2-7. ■ ■ ■ London.—At the Grand (F. X. Kormann, manager).—Tho Cbeslor De Vonde Stock Co. April 18-22, gave live capU#l performances. It waa Ibo first, visit of this excellent reper- tory company, and satisfactory productions reaulted In good box office htntctnenttj. The plays and staging were superior to tbc avor- Hgn company oi the kind. "An English Dalsv," 23, gave two performance*. -Rosellu Knott and Charles j)aHon, 27, In "When Knighthood Was in Flower," bad a fairly good house, NoTKB.—Jennie Woodworth. a farmer Lon- don resident, Is a member of the Chester De Vonde Co.. t.. .Rosclle Knott la a Canadian, and has relatives In London..'.. . ,H. A. Mc- Vcan, business manager of Tom Marks, is In the city arranging for n return date week of May 2. Mr. McVean Is a former Ijondon newspaper men. Tom Marks will play ail Hummer. He has arranged for a trip lo Manitoba and the territories ' Clifford H. Smith and wife Join Tom Marks' «'o. May 2.. Muriel Foster, Cyril Dwlght Edwards, Enilllano Reuaud and Katie Eudle appeared at the Auditorium 2H, to a large house. II- was the closing performance of this English contralto, and W. J. Itobson, business uisiiuger, was presented with a gold locket by the singers of the company Several changes nave taken place In "An English Daisy" Co. Wlllard Himins is now Sieving opposite to Frank Lalor, as Hiram mart. Laura Deanc was unable to appear on account of Illness... .Manager Kormunn, of the Grand, lias leaaed Uto New Grand of Kl. Thomas. He will retain the manage- meni of the house here also A J. Small, lessee, was In the city during last week. Arrangement are being- completed for opening Sprlngbank I'srk on May 24. • • i Toronto.—At the Princess Theatre (O. D. Shoppard, manager).—The bouse will be doWd'until MHy 211. liti'AM) Oi'NiiA House (A. J. Small, mana- f«r).—Harry Heresford, In "The Protestor's /ove Story, draw large houses April 25-30. "Are You a Mason V this week. Majb»hc-Tiibatkk (A. J. Hroull, mana- ger).—','For Ills Brother's Crime" drew fair business last week. "From liaga to Riches" May, 2-7. , . HHKA'tt Tubatkb (J. Slieii, manager).— l.ant week's drawing card Included : Marie Stuart and company, Hlnes and Remington, ■lack Gardner, Wartonburg Bros., Alfous, Floury Trio, tho.Norrlsos, the klnolograph, Four Lukens. Week of May 2, Edna Wallace Hopper and others. TotiONTO AttUOBIBB (Stewart Houston, manager).—Return engagement of "Mother Goose' extravagauta April 80. TORONTO Ahmouribb (Stewart Heuston, manager).—The tenth annual Canadtnu horse show, under the patronage of the lieutenant- governor, Mortimer Clurk, and Mrs. Chirk, proved a great success, April 27-30, surpass- lug all former efforts. . , Ktaii Tiikathk (F. W. Stair, manager).— The Utopians drew large houses last week. The olio included: "Nice and Coy, Goo. B. Alexander and company, Joe Madden and John W. Jess, Euitnonds. Emmerson und Km- mens, and Geo. H. Diamond. Fred Irwin's Hlg Show May 2-7, and week of u, Reuu- Sautloy Co. » Quebec.—At the Auditorium Theatre (A. J. Small, manager).—"The Missouri Girl" was here April 18, for three ulguts and matinee. snd played to fair housos. Julian Daoust and hln French-company, In "Pour Le Christ," appeared for the baiauco of the week, and Little Princess," "Tho Colonel," "Utah," 'The Girl In White" and "Struggle for Gold." Coming: American Stock Co. May 2-7. <>. Norn.—Oliver Martcll, manager tbc Amer- ican Stock Co., arrived April 27. » Keokuk.—At the Keokuk Opera House(E. Jaeger Jr., manager).—The Glbney-Weed Stock Co. opened a week's engagement April 2D, to fairly good business. This closes the season at the house. Nona.—Messrs. Cbamberlin A Harrington, of the Hllnols-lowa circuit of theatres, wero In town April 20, on business connected with their local house An aerie of the Fra- ternal Order of Eagles was Instituted here April 23. Visitors from Burlington and Ft. Mndbton assisted at the Installation of the new lodge, whlrh starts out with a member- ship of one hundred and twenty-ave.. ..The Hnll Carnival Co. opens Its season here, with a Spring festival May 9-14. ♦ »» WASHINGTON. Tai-uma.—At the Tacoma Theatre (Cal- vin Hclllg, manager).—Mary Manncrlng, lu "Harriet's Honeymoon,"- April 28; Field's Minstrels 80, General Joubcrt and Captain O'Donnell lectured on the Boer War, 2S, to a fair house. Lycbum Theatbb (George Sbreeder, man- ager).—Tbe Platt-Btcvenson Co., In "Monto Crist o" and "The Black Flag," for week of 20, had fair business. Mrs. Flake May 2. KuriRK Thkatiib (L. Jenkins, manager). —Week of April 20 : The Four Manolas, Em- pire Trio, Garvin and Larcy, George Wella. Business was good. Epinon Tueatbb (L. J. Everett, manager). —April 20 and week, the Edison Comedy Co., In " 'Way Out West;" also Kelly and Massey, Appleton and Perry, Thos. A. Armand, Mont- gomery and Cantor, Wells and Barron. Good attendance. Olympic Tiiisatbb and tub Phoenix arc doing a good business. Seattle.—At the Grand Opera House gavu satisfaction lu large audlpuces. Com- ing: "I/oop tbe : Ts'owi.—A. J. _ town last week,-ou a tour-oC Inspection, and lug: "1/oup tho Loop" Muy 2-5V^ N'uti:. —A. J. Small, of -VsTonto. vfas In ixpreHsed himself as well - ploasod with the Auditorium. He complimented'Local Muua- gar J. K. Turlvn nnd his starT on tho success that they buvo made wlth-tbla house. St. John.—At the Opera House (A. O. Skinner, mnuagor).—The Ftako Stock Co. opeued April 21. In "A Soldier of I ho Em plre." lo n good house. "The French Ball" 33. "Under tho Man" 20; "The Sign of tho I'rucllix" 27. 28. "Knobs o' Tcnnesse*!" 2U. ."O, matJtieei* Friday and Saturday. "Rural- faj" >aud "tundcrella"-wero jflven very pleus- lug l«rform:irices,'Av1tli'tlneTttiocloltlCK. Hills .Mmv 1 und week are: "Tho Clemcnceau i'.u«v" "Dr. .lekyll ami Mr. Hyde"."A Strug- gle fur Liberty and "Cinderella." Coming:. V'si'land, bimjolst, Msy IS. Yoiiki; TtiKATttK.—'"Bonnie Brier Bi|sh" May 0-14. ' llnnallton.—At the Grand Opera House ;A. It. Louden, manager).—The Chester He Voqdo Stock Oo., a very capable urgiinlaa- brlch, In concert; "A Girl from Dixie," the Rogers Brothers. , SKiTTi.H TilBATRn-'(-J. P. Howe, manager). -^Weck of April 24 dark. Week of May 1 dark. To follow: Season of Webor-Flclds' burlesques. Tmiin Avbnub Theatiie (Russell fc Drew, managers).—"Larry Aroon ' April 24-27. Mrs. Flake, In "Mary of Magdsla" and "Hedda Gabler," 28-30. To follow: "The Putnkln Husker," Isabel Irving, In "The Crisis:" "A thoroughbred Tramp. Ai.cazab Tubatiib.— Week of April 24, Ed. Redmond and Co., In "Love and Friendship" and "My Lady Noll." Same company, In re- pertory, Miy 1-7. Km no.v Theamk. —New: Cowles aud Al- don, Wl|l Williams, Vernon Kennedy Trio, Lulu Thles, Clement Perkins, kluetoscope plelnrea. E.MPim: Tiiratrb. —New: The Three Musi- cal Keltons. Weldron Bros., Harry Delaln, Madeleine D'lcbne, moving pictures. OitYBTAl. Thkatmb.— New: Stanley and !<eatbe. Hylund and Grant, Stlllwcll Holt, Leo White, moving pictures. La rETlTB Tin: atuk New: O'Dell and Hart, the Chicks, Dozaia, Gune King, moving pictures. • ■ <:omiquk Thkatiib (Mose Ooldsmllh, man- ager),—Now: Tho Southern Ouartette, War- ren and McLean, Lamond Sisters, Eugene J homas. Lltn l>c Lorraine, Hay \& Roy, Lu- clllo, May Ward •■ \ a ' Spokane^—At the Spokano Tlieatre (Dan fc ,/ V ,' a I e {'. manager).—"The Silver Sllp- l»cr had big business April 18. 10, as did Blanche Walab. In "Resurrection," 11, .12. Charles B. Hanford 20. SO. .* AooiioBtUM (Harry C. Hayward, mana- ger).—"The Gamekeepor," 17, 18, bad aver- age huusea. Kdjhon (Francis Nelsonla, manager)',— New faces 18 were: Harry McCoy and Kath- leen Knight, Trnsk and Murraj, und Tcgglo and Danlele. COKtin d'Ai.knh (Jacob Goelz. manager).— I ox and Summers, Clumnge and North, Stuu- ley and Loathe, aud the Plcans arc the new arrlvHle, Comiqub (I. n. Holland, manager).—Vin- cent Klrulfoa. Seuor and Senora Francella. 141 I/couo and Flora St. Ives are tbe lop liners. CiMBoaiuPD (C. II. Pcckham, manager).— < roua and .llotdcn, Unrlow Trio, Mason und Fllburu, Meyer and Mason, and Murau aud King are the openiuga. i Spokane—At tbe Spokane Theatre (Dan L. Weaver,*manager).—Dork. Aimiwiuuu (Harry C. Hayward, mana- ger).—"Rrown'a In Town" had average bUBJ- ncss April 24. Homer Davenport gave a lecture-«n'"Tho Puwor of tho Cartoon," to a hlg house, 21. Edinon (Francis N'olsonla. manager).— The openings 2." were: The Hlrsehorns, the Le Nolrs, nice Bros., and the Yerxas. Coki'u d'Ai.knk i Jacob Goetx, manager).— Rill 20 nnd week: Meyer and Mason, I>e Lnccys, Dc Hollls and Valore, and Cross and II u I dei i. t'OMiyrr. (I. D. Holland, managerl.—Bill 20 and week: Funnlo lax 1 . Sanford and Dar- lington, Mac Stanley, Amlllta Ward, Madge i/ovcll, Fannie Woods, and tho Fowlers. »■ > VIRGINIA. SOUTH AFRICA MR. EDGAR M. HYMAN, Managing Director of the EMPIRE PALACE, Johannesburg, TIVOLI THEATRE, Capetown, The Only Vaudeville Houses in Sonlh Africa, Is now In Sevr York and WISHES TO BOOK VARIETY ACTS, BIG AND SMALL All Transportation nnd Other Expenses Paid from London to South Africa and Return. I. Warner &Go.,Ld,(Spt 6 s' 7 ofto St. James Building Care of ARTI8TES IN ALL LINES REQUIRED FOR IMMEDIATE AND FUTURE DATES. At this season of the year there is j a stock on our floor equal to that of any other 25 tailors in New York. You are bound to get something ex- clusive here. Most men are favoring Gun Metal J Gray or Mahogany Brown. We make a suit-to-measure for $16.00 that docs not in any way lack merit in cloth, make or fit. Tell us what you want and we will send samples tree, along with meas- uring outfit and fashion cards. ARNHEIM Broadway 1 9th SI., N. Y. Mr. E. WARNER -OF- RICH, WARNER & CO., L'd, LONDON, HAM ARRIVED AND IS READY TO BOOK For Great Britain, South Africa (see above advertisement) aud Kurnpcan ConUncnt 50 WEEKS GIVEN TO GOOD ACTS. Write all particulars and where can be seen, to MR. -WARNER (Bornbaupfa Offlce), ltoorus 617-61(1. St. Jarncs Building, New Turk. PROFESSIONALS, Send nsino ami permanent address for ireeiuacrtion in the LAM THEATRE YEAR BOOK and CALL DIRECTORY of the PROFESSION. Out July 1. Published bj THE SEW YORK THEATRICAL STOCK EXCHANGE. 200 Page*. Booking for All that Pertains lo Theatres. Illustrated. 1440 BROADWAY, New York Vtty. tnrl" 7. Utah Tiibatbb (J. G- Applolon, manager). —Week of April 25 a good company drew large houses. Week «f May 2: Bank and Wltiona WlulorB, tbo Llppeucutte, iiowley and Guy, Tony Ityder and his monkey circus. Munhlng Trio, La Cnrmontella, Arthur F. Luugau. ■ , IOWA. ■ r>dar Manilla.—At Greene's Oiwru House I Will 8. tlolller. business nninagor)."— "A "(idinhler'H Daughter," April '„M>. had a top heavy house.- "As Yuu Like It," 21, pleased a good slxed audience. North Bros.' Come- dians, 2S-30; opened to (air business, which Increased at every performance. The spe- cialties were given by Will M. Carroll, Har- ris and Cameron, Carleton Slaters.. Fcrguxou Bros, nnd Mne Mtiuruc. Repertory: "The Uaud of -Man," "Alone in the World," "The Norfolk.—At the Acadomy of Musle (T. O. I.eath, manager).—For week of April 25 tbe lleiiaett-Moiilton Stoek Co. played to very giH>d business. This same company will pre- sont "The laist l'uradlso" May 2-4, and "Shipwrecked" 5-7. GiiANav TnuTM (Jake Wells, manager). —"Tho 1'rlde of .rennlcu," the attraction af thin house fur week of April 'Jr.. played to unusually good returns. ! 'A Bagged Hero" Is booked for week of May 2. A oil Thkatiib (Charles M. West, mana- ger).—New people for week of May 2 are: Raymond and Harvey, Belle Duvall, Temple aud rouison, Magglo May and Babe Laurie. Bualnesa very good, ■' ■ Iiijot- Thuatiik (J. M. Crlnnlan, mann- ger).—There will be no change In tbe bill at this luni hi- for week of May 2. People for week of April 25 retained. Business good. Giianii (A. C. t'rlnnlsn. manager).—Peo- ple booked fur week April 20 hold over for week uf May 2. lUisloess good. Bun BnoB'. Circus Is billed for May 5, 0. Layton's Carnival did good business In Berkley week of April 2.1. The same com- pany will play I'ortauiniith week of May 2. I Richmond.—At the BIJou Theatre (.lake Wells, manager).—Week of April 25 "A Bag- ged Hero" played to nice business. Week of May e. "Wgii of the Four." Week of'ft^ "On the Bridge at Midnight." AdPHUY or Ml'Sic (TIiob. G. Lenlh, les- see).—April 25. 2H, the Wednesday Club Mil- s>lc Festival drew the lurgeat audiences of the season. Tho house closed 27 for the Summer. * ■ » TKN.NKSSF.li. Memphis.—At the New Lyceum Theatre (Frank Gray, nianoger).—Darkness prevailed April 72-24. "A Friend of tbe Family" played it return engagement 25, to a largo tiiiuicuce. 'i'hi bouse was dark 20. .Marly Cahlll, In "Nancy Brown," came to crowded homes afternoon and night 27. The audi- ence dispersed uttering praises for the com- pony. This closed the season. . Buou Thuatkk (BenJ. M. Stalnback. man- nger).—The New York Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Walter Damroscb, In selections from "Parsifal," gave udc con- cert 20, to a well rilled house. Every num- ber wim heartily applauded. "The Utile Host." by the Wclts-Dunnc-Hurlan Co., with Little Chip und Mary Marble In the leading roles, packed tbe thcutre every performance the rent of the week. The scenery was n feutm-c. Week of May 2, "By the Had Sea Waves," HOI-KINS' GOAND Ol-KKA HOUSE (A. B. Morrlsou. -.nanacerl.—"The Secrets of Notre Dames," by the regular stock company, played to good btislue?s April 20 and the leniuindcr of the week. Lansing Rowan, the lending isdy. wii» tendered a benefit afternoon and night 27. Splendid houses rewarded her ef- forts for the past season, and the floral of- ferings were corgcous. Vaudeville features worn: Three Sisters Kelsey, Lindsay's dogs and monkeys, and tbe Majestic Musical Com- edy Compuny. For week of May 2, "What Happened to Jones." » ■ i Nashville.—At the Grand (Mrs. T. J. Doyle, manager).—The Spring race meeting brought crowds Of stranger*, but the wretched weather took tbe pleasure Interest out of folks. The Boyle Stock Co., lu "The Dairy Form," pleased. Friday. April 29. a benefit performance of'three one act comedies was tendered Jerre Keller, the treasurer, and his irlenda packed tbc bouse. Boyle Stock Co. week of May 2, in "Peaceful \alley." Vbkdomb (W. A. Sheett. manager).—"A Friend of the Family" played a return en- gagement to good business 20. Marie Cahlll closed the season of thla house 28, with "Nancy Brown," to large attendance. Tahkrnaci.e (Mr*. T. J. Boyle, lessee). —Walter Damroscb produced "Parsifal," to uu audience of about two thousand, und pleased. Notbs. —The Grand will close Its season May 14 Ethel Davis, a talented young local actress, will be given a benefit by the Boyle Slock The erection of Ute BIJou Theatre la well under way Y. C. Alley has Inaugurated transferable season tickets for tbc seasun at the Casino, aud bus had good advuuee sales. 4 ■ » CALIFORNIA. I-o* Aiiuelen. — At the Mason 0|iera House (H. C. Wyatt, manager).—"A Girl from Dixie." April LS-20, pleased fair sized audiences, and "McFsddon s Jtow of Flats," 21-2.T. drew well. "Armenlus." given by the law Angeles Choral Society, was siirprlalnglv well pi-i stated, Harry Clifford Lott uluglng the title role, aud Bernlce Holmes the priestess. The performance was given uuder direction of Jules Albert John, and manage- ment of Leu Bebymcr. May 3 und live nights. tho Four Cohans, in "Running for Office." The engagement of Anna Held, for April 20 und five nights, promises to be successful. Monosco a BunuAN'K Trbatiih (Oliver Mo- rosco, manager) .—"Zttza" drew well week ending 23. "Sapho" attracted large audi- ences 24, aud promises good business 25 r 20, and "Camllle closes ttie week, 27-20. by Florence Roberts and compear. Mav 1, the new Baker Theatre Co., beaded by "Hela;ccn Warren. Iiegln an engagement, with "Trilby" as the opening bill. GUANO OratA Hoi'Stt (Clarence Drown, manuger).—Mrs. Flske. In "Mary of Magda- la." "Hedda Gabler." "The Doll's House" and "Dlvorcons" played to large business April 18-20. Tbe week was Oiled out by "A wIsc Woniau," to moderate business, Jessie Shir- ley, In her return engagement, presenting "Nell Gwynn." attracted good business 24^ 25, und promises to draw well week ending 3l>. Isabel Irving presents "The Crisis" May 2-4. 'Wauibck's Casino Thkatrb (J. E. Wal- deck, manager).—A double bill, comprising "Pousse Cafe" aud "The Conquerors,'' April 25-30. OsriiuuM (Clarence Drown, manager).— Features 25 and week: Edmund Day and company. In "Shipmates:" Kills N'uwlen Trio, Burr and Evans, the Robinsons, Four Well- sons. Omar and Margtua. Inez De Wolf, Blind Tom, and Orpheum moving pictures. l.'Niufi: Tiikatiii: (Heals A Zsllee. mana- gers).—Features May 2: George and Laura Lewis. In "A Rube's Vlslti" Jack and Paul- ine, Ethel Cosscttc. Marko Brothers, Frunk Rnrton, Raymond and Jessica Wilson, und Unlque-o-Scope. Very good patronage. BnoADWAr Thbatkg (A. J. Morganstem, manager).—Features April 25 and week: Julius Jacobeon, William and Franza Inman. Lizzie Weller. Scanlon and Stanley, Maude and Daisy Still, and R. Clinton Montgomery. Good business. Cm-its Park and Thbatrk (Henry Koch, manager).—Eiery's Royal Italian Band Is still tbe lending attraction. New feature on the Midway, Prof. D. Bllyck's troupe of edu- cated sea lions. . No-rks.—Madam Sembrich appears at Ha- zard's Pavilion May 2. under direction of I.en Behymer Kdna Darch. who ap- ponrs In Chicago May 7, at a concert given by Mne. Scbumann-Helnk, appears In concert here April 20. ■ . Snn Dlraro—At the Isis Theatre (H. C. Wyatt, mannger).—Mme. Scliumenn-Uelnk came to a good house April 15. Anna Held 26, Florence Roberts May 2. mi itrwrto w he ui $75,000.00 IN CASH GIVEN AWAY. To arouse interest In. and to advertise the GREAT 8T.LODIS WORLD'S FAIR, this enormous sum will be distributed, full Information will be sent you ABSO- LUTELY FREE. Just send your name snd address on a postal card and we will tend you fall particulars. World's Fair Contest Co., log M. 8th Street ■*> Louis, Mo. / UFACTURINC PANY Bicycle Innovations Tio-Speed Gear andliew Coaster Brake Greatest Improvement* since tbe cuuilug of tbe ohalnlcss Pope Quality in Every Wheel *".!«». Daman, i Wiorav Dituiiut i Uinfota. CM*. Cblcifo. III. - tolur.iUU— •• O'eUuJ " •■ KtiuUrr." •■ Momrrh •• - TrlS1lne.- , "Crawhird. ' "Kmnnt." •' loiprrinl." i ■(»! ■■rj<i tw At our 10.WO •!>iItr■' dttit*. or Aur une CaUlofo^ Kiklk-d uu nvciul ut • twu-c^iit atmiuo. BrchC»*'«I Strpin ill other piepintom is a'.Iaylra; rlurtemu ind Irrltatlen of tat Throat. As • Mufh rtmeay thay art unequalled. tertat/oa*. ^JiW^-v^C