The New York Clipper (May 1904)

258 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. May 7. Under (be Cents. N orris J'liOU IlAiiKNKaft & FoX Minstiiki, Cikcus. —This organization will open for 1 lie usual Mummer scusno at Grunt, I'd., Mny 41; The ouLtlt will bo ontli-cly new from top to bottom, consisting of one Toft, round top, Willi two 4()ft. middle pieces; ."Oft. round to|>. dressing top, cook tent, side hIiow top, <!Ofl. round top with one :10ft. middle piece. Will Houghton will Imvc the side Hhow again tliln season, wllh tunny new Improvements. The router: Key B. Fox, manager: W. !■:. Darkness, I'. I*. Iliirkness, the Houghton Trio (Will, Amy mid Helen), tlieOberllclds (Harry mid Lean), Mnnle Fax, Irene Vox, Win. A. Hriibnkcr and wife, Wm. Carbuugh, the Nn- 7.clhin I llvo In number), acrobats; Lawrence Miner, I.loyd llnyden nnil others. The hiihd will consist of twelve pieces, under the dlrcc- llon of W. I,. I tartness. The advance will be under the Mupcrrlxlou of 1'. C. Heed, with two assistants. F.vorylhlng Is newly pointed and the Isind plays tiny 'I. Tun Old Kixia- nt-i: Ik always a welcome visitor. Nurrs i'iiiju Styiii.km' Hto Snow.—I-'rl- duy, .M»y ii. Huh ineu net for the opening uny, unit nil departments are being rushed (inly nail Inlc, although there is now no doubt hut Mutt everything will bo In iihnpe on time. Tlio wagons nrc nil completed ami lettered In u neat, attractive manner. . All the animals liuvo wintered well, and the Muck will start out In good condition. Our hint Cmi'I'kr nd. bronght voltnncH of mull inn Her. We worn visited Monday, April is, by uur agent, .T. C Keck, who closed us agent uf "Looping the Loop" Co., at Burlington, YjV., and he wad greatly pleased with the ap- pearance of our outfit, lie wjll take charge of the advance brigade. J'rof. White will have many utiiuue features to plcaiio tbo pa- IroiiH of the side allow, i'roprlclor Klyglea baa decided to make n two day stand In hi* home town oC Cunibrldgc, Vt., opening oa Friday, lie mill ndiult the public without charge as Ills guests, and will also extend (he Invitation to the members of the Travel- ing Men's Association, who Lave • meeting at Cambridge on that dny. l.i w II, Codi'KR writes: "I open my season under canvas nt C'ardlngion, 0., .May 0. This will be the largest show that I have ever put out under canvas, and I have good book- ings. Kvclylblug is In first class shape, and Mr. Cooper expects n prosperous season." ■ Will, C. Km:s. EtJWMI ugenl nf Lower* Urns.' Ureal One Hliig Circus, writes: "Busi- ness law been very good since our opening, April IS. We have live kinds of paper and plenty of It. t Iiave five men a heart with me, jiufl we will bill heavy. My own show, the Nllrs Slock Co., lours I'oniiaylvauln, Mnry- lanil and Iho South next season, opening In Nonlcnibcr.'' Tiih itliiKUUitv Family (Charles, llessle, fieile and Miirgiierllc) write: "We closed Wllh John II. Wills' Comedy Co. April 211, and jollied Slg. Sanlelle's Circus, al Homer, N. »., fur lite Summer season, our four uct bus been a big success with the show." II. Van Ci.ki-b writes: "The team of Van Clove and Tote Du Crow lias split. I uud my mule (I'otc) ore doing the same act us We did ulonc at l,uua I'ark last season. I have signed wltli the Manuel l'ulillloiies Cir- cus in Cuba." Cooa Mihkki, and her "Cold Dust Twins" opened April 25 wllh the Itanium & llnlley Know for the season, as one uf the concert acts. Ciias. ji.minks has joined the (Jreat Mel- bourne show, ax singing mid talking clown. J.M'oliN AM> McCuv:. eiiiiieily tliTohiils, have closed a wliort- season In vaudeville, and Joined Andrew Dowuiu's Circus for tiiu Hum- mer reason. Wm. I,a hub was compelled to leave .lolui II. Spark's Show uud gu to West linden, lnd„ for slinniuii trouble. Uu will rejoin the show in about two weeks. Millar axu may, after spending Hie Wlu- 1T at their home hi llnllliuure, liuve Joined Harry Dswroa's Comedy Co., for the Htiui- mer season under canvas. Niitkk rno.vc llurrAi.u Ilii.t.'H Wit.ti ffnr, —Col. Cody mid his mot lev crew of rough riders, including (,'ossacks, Jndnius, cowboys, Japanese nail Mexicans, numbering some seven hundred people mid live hundred horses, arrived at Liverpool Saturday, April IK, ami proceeded at once, by special I rain, lo Slokc-un-Troiit, whore rehearsals liegun lit. Sunday, 17, Col. Cudy gavo n dinner lo (ho stall' of Ha id mn & Hal ley, I.id. The colonel hhnscir hresldod, being supported by Messrs. (Ico. I). Starr, director of the company; Fred II. Iliilcliliison, general malinger: Mike Coyle, assist nutmanager : Alfred 1). Slarr, Major .Inn. M.- Burke.: Clareui'o I,. Iieaii. Itnsscll Spurrs. Jiilo Keen, J. Mitchell. Chnrles S. vyoIlN and Frank A. Siiiull. The chairman gave the company u cordial welcome, and uMlclpulcd a successful season. So far the weather Is line. The II. 1'. t). of Tigers glvu I heir dual reception and smoker at Stoke, a I. Iho Apgel Hold, 31, Urn Powell (lHondie) has, been ut ibe "ipmi'lcfs," In Siokc. all Winter, mid Is one of .Mnnugcr Ilutebliisuu's right, hand men. During the lour- of the Wild, West Iiave Van Clcnf (Whltey) will be in charge of (lie Winter ipuirlera. Notkm b'UOM tub Wim.iam Tour Famous ty tow-'-Wo opened April 18, ut Cape Charles, \a„ to n spli-ndld business, which lias con- tinued. We will make all three (lav and week stands. The oulllt has a Hue and prosperous upprui-aiico, everything bolug thoroughly overhauled and repainted. Our big lop Is u Ton., with -lot't. middle piece: dressing top and cook lent, ItOfl. : entriinee. 2l»x2l>. With ten lengtliK of blue mid reserved scats. The whple oulllt Is lighted by eight arc incan- descent gasoline lumps. All small advertis- ing matter Ik special this season, The rosier is: Wiillum Tudl. Mrs. William Todl. William Todl Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Ceo. A. Ten Kyck, Frank Merrill. Al. Muiidseltn, John 1). Cowers, ltillircnco .1, Powers, Thomas Johnston, F.d. Cowley, Percy .lohosoti, lien Slovoilsoii and (.'.liits. Sui.vlli. rrnnk Merrill Is band master, uud Joint I). Towers orchestra leader. The performance, bund, o relies Ira. nntlll and pu- ller Is by far I lie best Sir. Todl lias ever had. The route will take us into Vlrgiula, Mary- land. Dcluwure, New Jersey and I'eiiusyl- vunlii. ii III he out until Nuvcniber next. .Itnsrini dv I,ih>ky Mill's Show. —Win. Newton Jr. mid Mil llllbur. In their revolv- ing ladder act ; McCoy Family, acrobats and hounding rojie act: Wlllard and Wlllard, jllggli'l's, slink wire, contortion: Musical (iruitgors: Itloiiiie Hlllilap, songs uud dances; Mary Ihnilup, pianist and iuuhIciiI dlivctur: Wui. New (oil Jr., udvuucc, and Lucky Hill, manager. It.tv.N.nin ami Wiiitnkv's Kamuur Tllllll- li.tiHiuiis will open ut I'arkesliurg, I'a.. May '.'ll. witli twenty people. This season we will feature the street parade, making It a novelty of Its kind. ■ -T* A mot II. ItoviA, who has Joined the l'er- rlus One King Circus for the Summer season. In .-lown and do concert work, will feature bis whlslllug. Harm i'hom Ski. 8adtki.m:'r Consoli- twtKli llAll.tioAli Snows. — Owing lo the temporary return of Winter the fore part of Inst week, the work of waterproofing the new canvas was considerably delayed. It was completed April T2. and three days later all of the tents wero up, and a mare URtty out- fit has never been seen. Our call for L'.> was responded to by iiearlv evevv one signed, and every department will bo lllled for the open- ing. Our initial performance will ls> given In llonier, N. V.. 25. Max Knnkely. who came to the imurtcru to superintend the walrrproollng, lias returned to Now York. There will be many Klka with these shows this season. The newest one Is Charles 1'. Watmui. who was tossed by Ibe nnllera Inst w'col,. lie was lull hi t i-il bv I lie Ciirlltiiid lsslge. Several Syracuse Mlkst nod other rimminent persons of Hint city will alteiid he aliening, having clinrtercd a special train uve/.the D., L & W. tallrotd. Wiu. C. Slits, general ugent for I/owery llroa.' Circus, writes: "While In Olrphant, I'a., un April 27, 1 pahl a visit to the It. J. Krwooil Stock Co.i and witnessed the pru- iliicllon uf 'A Fight for a Fortune." u waa very nicely preientcd. The booking of thu Will C. Sites Stock Co. la slowly progressing. II. s. (lllls'il, scenic artist and agent, will pave the way for tills popular show next season, Henry II. Dlx, manager of the Dlx Cofliedluns, under canvaa, will play heavies nnd manage the stage. The scenery Is all being newly iinlntsd, and when the season opens everything will look ns good as new." Moniiok s Mvk.nino Stars, w. W. Monroe, manager, will .open their Hummer season, under canvas, nt Kllzabctli. W. Vs., Monday, May JO. Hosier; W. Monroe, lid. J. Shaw, John Humphrey, B. Frnucls McCall, Jack Davis, llert Heeley, Mrs. Humphrey, Stella SI. Clair, Mrs. Jack Davis, Virginia May Davis, nnd a hand nnd orchestra. They will play three night stands, presenting drama* and high class vaudeville. Makamkk It. T. Williams .writes: "The Hvron Spnnn Ills; Vaudeville show opens Irs animal Summer tour under canvas, nt Brad- ford, I'a., on May ii.'!. The show goes out this season on a more elaborate scale (ban ^ver before, introducing ninny new feat- ures, among which, ns u special attrac- tion, will be an act of a sensational nnd startling nature, lo be presented dally as i free eililbltliiii." W. II. MrFAiti.ANi). manager of No. 2 aide slum- wllh the Furepaugli-Sells Show, was in .New York last week, and called ut Till; t'LU'- I'Kii office to renew acquaintance. ■<«♦ I'KNMtVI.VAMA. I'liiiudi-ljiliia.— Though It Is still some- what curly for the Reason to come to an end, Judging by past years, twu of the local houses, the Itroud and the Uarrick, closed their doors for the Summer with the end of Jast week. Though the near approval •f warm weather had considerable to do with these early closings, it is altogether probable that the dearth of strong attractions for the prominent theatres was also a determining factor. The current offerings at the re- mslndcr of the houses arc all of a good order, while there are no novelties to the local theatregoers. ItROAU Stiilkt Tiikatrb (Nixon & Zim- merman, managers). — After a prosperous week's engagement for Joseph Jefferson. In his familiar repertory, this house has now closed Its doors fur the Summer. Caiirick Thbatiik (h'rniik Howe Jr., man- ager).—The season Is over at this theatre, ami the bouse Is now dark until Fall. "lOvcryiuan" coutinued to impress good audi- ences last week. UHKJOTKin Sxkpkt OruiiA liobnii (Nixon & Zimmerman, tnimugors).—Accurd'Ug to sched- ule, the current week Is to end the season al rids house, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" being the bill. This production uf Wm. A. Urudy's Inst week proved to be altogether commend- able, 'file cast Is n capital one, ami they have Hie assistance of the most complete ac- cessories. I'ntromigc wns excellent during the past week, and it jrlvca every promise Of continuing of satisfactory proportions. CIIKHTNU1' Ktiilht TllBATlUi (Nixou A; Zim- merman, piu augers). —Uist week ended the Tenderfoot." Willi lllclmrd t^arlo ln-tbo lend- ing role, 't'lils Is the local premier fur ibis offering. For May HI, "The Southerners" Is announced. . , .'Walnut Stiikkt TncA-nii: (Frank .Howe Jr., mamigeri.—Colli limed good pnlriimigu fulls to Hm lol of Josephine Hall and her assistants III "A China IHill." at I his-house. 'The engagement Is continued this wcuk with the end not yul In Right. h Auditorium (Stale & Huvlln. niAtiugers). —Hose JU'lvllle. In "Sis Hopkins," furnishes lbs current amusement nt this house, follow- ing Nut M. Wills, In "A Son of Itesl.'t who lllled the house at each performance last week. Coming next week, "Why Women 1'ark TllliATltH (F. 0. Mxoii-Mrdllngcr. manager).—".Miss Uob While" continues to hold (lie boards at this house, entertaining audiences which 111! Hie house, each night. Next Monday sight is uunounced ns souvenir nigh i. National Tiiratiid (Joseph M. Kelly, mali- nger).—The patrons turned out In large num- bers last week, and appeared lo tht'imnghly appreciate Hie thrilling siliuitluiis in "Oil llm Itrldgn at Midnight." This week's offering Is Iho Western melodrama. "Jesse James," with "Flglit Hells'.' scheduled to follow. I'Kuri.E'S TlltiA9'U<il (F. O. Nlxou-Niiil- lliigor. niniingeri—Floi-eiice lllmlley, in "A Midnight Marrlugc." holds Die boa ills ut Ibis house I his week. The pcrforuiuncos-uf "Sol- diers of Forlime" Inst week hroughL out excellent attendance. Coming next week, Irene Movers. CftANti Ol'KHA llnl'KH (H. A. Wogefurtli. iiiiiiiager).—The much heralded Miller \ Kiiiii'niiin pi-oduiilon uf "I'lirstfnl" comes to Ibis lunme this week, tieorge W. Ilarlil-r nnd Caroline Franklin, from the Forepaugh stock Compun.v, tire seen as l'nrslfui and Kumlry, respectli-cly. mid nn niigiuented or- chestra und large chorus help to make Die production complete,. Next week brings "Sky Farm." Last week "Duster Drown" proved R potent nil ruction, KllNMIN'tlTO.N Tiikatrh (John Mart, mana- ger).—Afler « very successful week. In "The Captain's Male," Mario Fleming contlnue.i her engagement nt Ibis house thlm week, ap- pearing hi t'True Hearts of Irelnud.'' For next week she Is lo present "I'rlucess of Dutches." Foimi'Anoil's TiiiiATiiu (Miller & Knnf- man, managers).—tieot-gi' l.earock. wlili the assist a uce u f the members of I lie stock com- pany. Is presenting this week, "The Mnster of the Mines." for the lirst time here, tieorge W. Ilinhler. Caroline Franklin and the oilier luemlsirs 01° the eouipany guvo urulscworlliy lierfoi'iua nces of "Tlie I'ride of .lemllco" last week, and kepi the house lllled. "i'arslfal" Is announced for Die coming week. Stamiaiiii Tiikatiik (Dnrey A; Speck, mali- ngers).—The excellent stock company al tills house earned much prnisn last week wllh al- together commendable ]ierformniiers of "A Life's Slory," Patronage was excellent. Tills ««* tile coiiipauy Is present lug "The Seoul's Iti'venge." while "The Pries of Honor" Is lu rehearsal for the coming week. Kkitii'h Hijoi) (10, l». r,yons. resident mnn- iiger).—l'ei'foriiuiuces of "Tlie Lost, rurudlsr" are being given by (lie slock company ill Ibis house this week. Only praise could bo be- stowed ou (lie admirable production nf "He- cause She leycd Htm So." lust week, and (he appreciation of the patrons wns shown by the full attendance. In preparation for next week, "Tlie Uist Word." Anon Struct Tiikatiik (Carl Saake. mali- nger).—The repertory lids week Includes: "CUli* Slroliwftteve, "Famine Iloerner," "Zlvel Maedchen vom Uallet," mid "Goldene Kva." On Monday evening n ctnicert la given for the boneilt of Dr. Ilelluer Monu- ment Fund, IClllTII-'S NKW Tiikatiih (II. T. Jordan. resident uiuiinger).--The attractive pro- gramme for the current week includes Knnnv IIIre. Mr. and Mrs. Cardner Crime. Max Waldos, Hal Stephens. Yernon. World and Kingston. Zatelt and Vernon, Mill and Nettle Pelem, Nd. Orsy, Wood llrothers, Tlico. Morse Trio, the itoaea. Geo. Austin,' and Con my and 1'aarl. , Ki.KVKNTtl Stiikkt Oi'Rn.v Hivpsr (Frank limimni, iiiiimiger).- Is iiddlllmi In Hie bur lesiiues preselileil hist week, nil nf which ,uo eontliiued Hits week. Oomoiil's Minstrels tire pi-i'sentlug tilts week mi ehlborale bliHCMliie on "I'liilo Tom's Cabin," with an-all star cast. Ths freshened lirst pan and new spe- cialties help to enliven an altogether cutci- tultilng bill. ,'aCKUM Thksvsb (John (i. Jeriaon mana- geri.T-l'rsnk II. Carr's Thoroughbreds fur- nish the onlerlalninent ut Ibis house tills week, uppearlsg In two iimtislng bsrleariiirs nnd un attractive oilo. Itclliy ft Wood's IIIX Hhow kept' the house filled with 1 -delighted patrons last week. Next week bungs the Brigadiers. TiiocAOKito (Floyd Lautuoii, manager).— Watson's Aiiicricun Rurlesiiiiers lllled the bill admlrnlilv last week, presenting an entertain- ing Olid varied bill, and earning the applause of the lllled bouses. Tills week the fnrc Is provided for'the patrons by Weber's Dainty Duchess lturlcsuiiers, and next week, the Tiger Miles. Dunn's Star Tjikatbe (Fred Waldmana, manager).—The Fads and Follies Burlesytte Co. Is the card at this house this week. As n spcclnl feature l.eo 1'arrletio, Italian wrest- ler, is announced to meet nil comers, fat- ronoge Was very satisfactory last -week for the Henry JJurle&qucrs. Ninth and Ancii Museum (C. A. Rratlen- burgh, manager).—In the curio hall this week the tenure Is Wsrd's colossal colored carnival, While the continuous vaudeville pro- gramme lu the theatre Includes: Irene Vaughan, Leon and Bertie Allen, Sam Drsne, John 10, Waller, Ida Magin, Ben Kclnhold, dJid-tbe cuiisjgrapb. e '{■'; Notks.-'-TIio Forepaogh-Sells Bros. Circus did big business during Its two weeks' stay here Kellar, Hie magician, comes to 11m Grand Opcnt House May 10 Tlie regular Friday amateur nights have been resumed at Hie l.vcemu Frank Milton. of the 'Musical Mlllons, and l>ulu I.ong. of the three J.ong Hlsters (both with the Forc- liaugh-Hella Bros. Circus) were married last Friday night In this city fait M. Wills wus out of the cast of "A Son of Best" at. the Auditorium after Thursday night, owing to the death of his wife lu New Vork. . ■" i ■ rittnlmrK.—At the Nixon Theatre (Titos. F. Kirk, resident manager) The Hostouluns opened s three weeks' engagement May '-', presenting "llobln Hood" for Ibe first week. "Tlie Herenade" 11-14. Ilertha Onlland had a very successful engagement, In "Dorothy Ver- non," last week. Al.rix Tiikatrb (Nixon k Zimmerman, malingers).—The tlnnl week of the season, and also the last under the present manage- ment, closed April :«i. 'The attraction was Win. Favrrshani, In "Lord and r.ady Algy." A fair week's business was done In spile of the extremely imnropltlous weather. Grasp (H'rra IIuuhb (Harry Dnvla, man- ager i.—The new stock company Inaugurated the Summer season Monday, '1. wllh a mag- nificent prod uct Ion of "The Soldiers of For tune.'' The former company lliilslicd its sea- son April 30, after a splendid week's busi- ness, m "The Taming of Helen." "Cnptaiu Hiirrlugtoii" a-H. Hum; Tiikatiih (It. M, Gtillck, ninnager). —"Tlie .Inmo i Hoys In Missouri" is litis week's attraction. "The Smart Set," headed by l-;riiest Itogun, did big business lust week, "Only a Shop Girl," with Lottie Williams, 1)11. • IvMi'iitH Tin: ati: i; (I-:. J. McCullough. man- ager).—"Hello. Bill," Is Ibis week's offering. "Vim Vousj'i," with Nclsc Brlckson, lllled tlie house with large uud enthusiastic audi- ences lust week. The singing of the Imperial Comedy Four was a feature that was much upprrdntcd. AvK.vt'H Tiikatiik (Harry Davis, mana- ger).—Crowded houses lust week. This week's bill In: Hlgby Hell, Clayton While, Marie Stiiurt nnd coiununy, Adgle nnd her trulnrd lions, Four Madcaps. iOllle lay. Juek Nor- woi'ili. Sparrow. Avery SH'akosch. Crawfm'd and Miiunlng, l'ryor Itrolliers. Cherry and It.lies, Juhuseti uud Wells, Bruce and Daig- uiau. , AcaokMV (Marry We Williams, manager). —Tlie Jolly tirnss Widows llils week. The World Healers gave un extrcoicly clover und ••Iii lo dale show last week. They placed lo hltf business und received an abundance of npplause. The Bowery Burlesquers ll-H. N'otkx. —It is reported that Harry Dnvls proprietor of the (Jrand Opera House una Avenue Theatre, tills city, haa bceu elected rice president of a new syndicate of vaudeville maiiageru, to he known as the F.tiultablc Amusement Co. Tills Is an as- sociation of independent managers formed in New York recently, ami it la nt present prepared lo give pcri'orincrs a circuit of at least II ft win weeks lu Iho following cities: New Vork, Hrooklyu, Chicago, Huston, lluf- fulo, Torolilo, Itoehesler, Detroit. Cleveland, mid I'lllKburg, with the probability, of se- curing other cities I'awnec Bill's Wild We.si Show played In Pittsburg April .,", 'Jit, and In Alteglieny City '.'7, lo large crowds, considering the very bad weather... -Walter I,. Main's Itift Circus was here Monthly, '-', for two perfiirmances. Hiirniiui & Bufley'H aggregation May IS. II) Hohannon uud Corey, wllh IBS World Heaters.' scored n success. Their act is souii'llilug new lu Ibe 11 lust rated song line, und (he ineclutulciil conirlvunco used for Hie proiluctlon of tlie pictures is the lurentlon of Mr. Bohuuuon. ilu11 tsliinn.— At the Lyceum Theatre (M. Ilels, ninnager) with the end of this week Iho house wilt close for the Summer. The season for tills playhouse has been a most siiccesM'ul one, and the local ninngec, Joseph Frank, has proven himself n most capable man. Afler the usual touching nn mid a few minor changes, this house will reopen under the same inrnugeiueut the latter part of August. Kxra Kendall hud n small house, April '£%, dun to extrnuiely warm wentbei' and counter id (ructions. Mildred Holland wns given :i most cordial welcome 1IU. Ill "The Triumphs of tin Knipress," ono of the greatest successes of the season here. Miss Holland's manager. Kdwnrd <'. While, Was here KH iiiiiIk to New York. Fnv Davis, In "Whitewashing Julia," -T, did full' Imsl- ness. Due: Mrs.- Iiwdw Carter. In "Du Bar- ry." (J: "Tlie Heart of Jlnryland" 7. CiiANii Oi'KRA Hounk (M. Hols, malinger). —Tlie Wilbur Opera Co. hud n success last week. The Vernon Slock Co. week of May -. Noma.—It Is probable that several post seumm- attractions will be booked It favor- able weather conditions combine Mali- nger Felix M. Davis lias completed arrange- ments for (hi' opening of I'lixtung 1'ark, May tlH W. Newton Horry gave ll monologue piny lo tlie local Odd Fellows April 29. lo a large audience....The Walsh Brothers' Cir- cus did well here _."i. 'JO, considering Hie sec- ond day wus wet and stormy. The show bus been greatly enlarged, mid gives n strong perlurmsnce. l'rcss Keprcsenliitlvc Clliilon Newloli entertained n iiuutlicr of newspaper men evening of U.'i Mildred Holland closes Ibe season ut Norrlstown. I'a., May ". The Kalhcrluc Wlllnrd Co. closed tne season tit C\iuilH>rlamt, Kid.. April :tlK.'.... Spencer O. Charters closed the seasou wltli the Tliouins K. Shea Co.. nt Hart- ford, Conn., Ut). After a four weeks' engage- incut st Young's Pier, Atlantic City, ho will return to this city The Imperial Mln- •Ircls, a local organization, will repeat their recent entertainment May 5 ..George Iloberts, representing the rnwnee (till hho.v. was here 'M. r» route to Columbia, Pn..... Mvrtle Irene Henneit. a former member of Hie "Hen llnr" Co.. wtio has been rfsllcg »l her imnie for some weeks, and Sanmcl llrrnnan Itruilsl. uuislenl director with the mime company, were married at the bride's llumc, Steelton, IV, April 28. Dufft. uf New Vork t'lly, sung Elijah ou tao evening of '-"J, aud completely, captivated bis audience by his graud rendition of this se- lect ion, "llow tjld Is: Ann V" 28, osnceNsI. "The Volustccr OrgHtilst,"jio, pbjyed^o good business. Due: Howes Twentieth Centnrjr picture machine :I0, "An Amerleuu Uenlle- m»n" .Mav 0. Wilbur- Opera Co. week of 9. This company will show every night this wwk escept 11, when Mrs. Leslie Carter np- pear» ha "Du Barry." FOIIKI'AlfUH & Hblls Buothbrs' Cibcus will appear May 4. » I.sm-nster.—Ac the Fulton Opera House (VeckertGlclm, managers).—The lloyal Llll- I.ut Inns. In "Gullivers Travels," drew n good house April 20. Brothers Byrne, In ''New Fight Hells." did well 28. Mildred Holland, Tu "Tbo Triumph of nn Kmuress." pleased a large house 29. tisrs Kendall, in "T)io Vinegar Buyer." bad very good busl- n«ss 30. This cloned the seaaou nt this house.. It will now lie Incorporated, H. tJh-iai wltlidiawlng from the management. Daring the Mummer It will be practically rebuilt, a second balcony added, singe en- larged and the house thoroughly modern- ized. ■• ■. _ Hoop Garuhx (John B. Feoplcs, manager). —Opens for the scbboii May 2. First week's infractions Include lsabelle Urniickart and Co.. Frank Bush, Dolly Jnrdou, HowSrd Bros., Dick and Alice HcAvoy, Kt. John nnd IiSfwrn, lloaalre, clc. The pianist this sea- sou is Thomas Kershaw, of New Vork. i li.n.llnir —At the New Temple Thealro (Uly ». Hill, manager).—"Joshua Wblt- corol)" carac to good business April 20. Booked: Mrs. Leslie Carter May 20. Acadkmy op Mvsu: (John D. Mlshlcr, rnunger).—Kdwnrd Wnldmsnn 25. Mara Kendall 28, Itoyul Lillpatlaiis -28. Fay Davis 29, "Queen of tlie Wbllo Slaves" 30. Grace Von Nluddlford, In "lied Festhcr," May 2. ■Bt.Tou Tkkatrr (Hrownell & Updegraff, manngers).—Harry Hryaut's Burlesquers bad well idled houses 23-27. Welsh Uros.' Circus bad crowded tents 28. ■ ■ Krle.—At New Majestic Theatre (Wm J. Sell, manager).—"In the Shadow of the Gal- :o*s.-'-Api-ll 25, 20, was favored with good nttcndiiiK-e. at popular price*. Mrs. Leslie Ca-rler, 27. In "Du Barry," at advunced tir'cos. pecked the lionee. "Wedded and Farted,'' 2R:it», si popular prices, lllled the house. Billed: "Hast Lynnc" Msjr 2-1. I'awk Oi'KitA Housr.—liouls James and Frederick Wurde. In "Macbeth," were fuvored with Inrgc bnslnePK April 20. giving the best of satisfaction to all. Billed: Dockstiidcr's Minstrels May 7. » VIUIniiiNiiori.—At the Lycoming Opera House (Klsk & Berber, managers).—"Ten Nigh Is in u Bar Boom" canceled April 2(1. Howe's moving pictures drew and pleased a go.nl sized audience 28. Due: Mrs. Leslie Curler. In "Du Barry.", May 7: Interna- tional Vaudeville 12. "The Parish Priest" 14. Nutk. —(.'. C. Ileeber. of the firm of Flsk & Hoebcr. recently pin-chnsed the opera house at llmitlngloii. W. \'a., and will take posses- sion about Kept. 1. ■ Allodia.—At the Eleventh Avenue Opera Bouse (I. C. Mlsillrr. manager).—Mildred Holland scored a great success April 25. -Fight Hells" packed the house "«. Van ])vko & Fa ton Co. 28. James K. lluckHt 211, Annie Russell .'Ml, "Tlielma" May 2, Lyman ll. Howe's moving pictures :i, Ml'K. l«slle Carter" fi. "Heart of Maryland" IS, Infer- nnllonsl Vaudeville Co. 7. Paul Gllmore II- iimim'M & Haii.ev'n i.'iiicuh is billed for May Hi. MTO0IAMA. NEW 1UHJK siait:. Buffalo—At Uic Teck Theatre (J. It, Stirling, manager).—"Kveryinaii" May 2-7. Viola A lien 10-18, Imperial Murine Diind of Germany UMB.I Mtau TiiMtnn (J. it. stiriiug, manager). —"The Governor's Son" 2-7. "Arc You n Mason?" had an excellent engagement last week. Academy (P. C. Cornell, business man- ager).—"Human Hcnrts" this week. Next week, NetUe Dc Country, In "All Orphan's Prayer." "From Itagc to Blchcs" did fairly W*I1. L.UTATETIH Tukatrb (Charles M. Itagg, local manager). — Itoutz Santlcv Co. lhls week. Miner's Bohemians nnd llarvcy 1'ark- er next week. Fred Irwin's Big Hhow did nicely. Lycbvm Tiieatrb (J. Laughlln. manager). —"Tbe Worst Woman In J/ondon" enter- tains this week. "To Die at Dawn" week of 9. Stetson's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" bad enormous matinees and moat satisfactory nights, their street parade 'being; a marked feature, as usual. • ■■ ■ BltBA's Garden Thkatrr. —Current bill: Henry B. Dlxey and Co., in "Over n Welch Itiirobit:" IliKiney and Francis, Romanl Trio, Four. Lukens, Wm. II. Windom, Bean and l lu mil i on, Dorothy Neville, and Foy and Chirk. "■ • ' ,. . Notes. —John D. Williams, in'advance of "Kvcrymaii," spent last week here, wliero his company closes 7, and will begin Its Hhuki'spcrcuu productions nt tlie colleges und elsewhere, with l-Milli Wynne Matthlsun leading. .... .Vim Miiiiiilng Trio, Ituse Fel- uiar. Goo. P. Watson ana Marguerite New- ion appeared at the Lyceum Sunday concert, 1 Among the Summer bookings at Cuau- tampia lire AVui. II. Sherwood, Hoi. Marcos- son, A. II. llullain, Carl DufTI, Hurry B. Vin- cent. The oratorios "Messlali" and "Crea- tion" will be given, Henry s. Sotithwnck and Heriliu Kuoz-ilakcr..... .The Messrs. Wal- ter, of the Athletic Field, Imvc an immense force working ut tbe various attractions pre- paratory-to opening Decoration Day It is reported that tbe Keith and Nhea Inter- ests cannot agree, and that tbe former will build his projected Buffalo theatre Man- ager Harry Mooch, of Convention Hall, Is preparing for the Herbert scries of concerts nt this house later In the month..... .King- ling brothers' Circus Ib extensively hilled for New Orlvniiai— At the Grand Opera. House (lly Greenwall, uiaiisgor).—Week of April 21 brought lo a close one of the nmst successful season's ever enjoyed by the itnldvvln-Melvillc Slock Co. In this ctt.V, which was fully deserved, for the company offered by Munager Baldwin during tills Ben- son was Hie best ever presented In the Crescent' City nt iwpular prices.. Tlie hill for the closing week wns "lloanoke." and every member wus lecalleil time and again for their clever work. April 28 wns set aside as n testimonial to Morris Murks, Hie treasurer of the house, uud Hie theatre wns packed al: both performatires. The popular treasurer wns compelled lo answer colls from the house, slut thanked liis friends for their appreciation. Numerous valuable presents were received, among them bidiig a costly wnli-h chain nnd charm, the hitter wllh Masonic and F.Ik emblems set III with diamonds. Tim presentation spi—;ii was made by Stage Director II. Percy Meldon. Ktvsttui Tiikatiiv; (Alice Treat llunl, liunilger).—'"Hie Streets of New York." as presented by the Alice Treat Hunt Slock Co., proved a big drawing card last week, nnd each number won much applause. "The Hnslgii" May 1-7. when Lester I.ouci'gan, leading man, will join forces with the Alice Treat Hunt Slock Co. St. CiiAltt.us Oitt'iiKDM (('has. B. Brny, malinger).—Good business ruled Inst week, when a splendid bill .was offered. The bill for ilie closlnc week, May 2-7, Includes: Balm Bertram, Majestic Musical iFour, Five Mow- iittK, James H.'Cnllen. Mar.un and Mhzetr. Wesson, Wallers and Wesson, and Trttsk and Gladden. ATiii.KTin Park <Jdke Wells, manager).— This Slimmer resort o|mmis Its season Muv 2, wllh AVolls-Diinn-IInrlim's Dixie Troubadours. The park bus been thoroughly overhauled, und promises a large scasoa. VTnttT Mxn (J. J, Corcornn. mnnnger).— Tills lako resort lieglns Its regular season May 1, huvliig Pnoleltl's concert band, ramie. villi- mid Hie Aiiiericau hlngriipii as tbe open- ing attractions. No-iii..— Miiimger Waller ft. Baldwin re- t iirned lo the city April 27 from Cleveland, t)., and was greeted by Ids umuy friends. ! »'♦ i ' KANSAS. :. Rnnlnn.—At the Able Opera House (W. K. IViwIHer, nuimigerl. —April 11, 13, the 'aisloii Flreiueu's lieiielll was a deciibsl sue •ess. Jehu Drew, HI. and "The Country ilrl," IN. both played to large mid dellgliteil aiiiHenccs. '■ Prof. Kasiiss*- Orpheus concert taft nHli inucu mvteia n, 28. Dr. Cad Toprkn—"SI Plunkard" April 2."., 21. Itileriiiilloiiul Hlnscope Co.. 25. 211. hud fair business. Coming: "Slaves or the Mine." Iienelil stage employes. 28: Hell Hendricks, III "Krlk of Sweden." 21»: Hilly Korsimils' Allnslrels Mny :'., Hose Coghlan, in "The tlreotest Thing in the World." 11, Notks. —Tlie Sells & Downs' Circus, willed wlnlcred In Topckn. ticgsii I he season April 211. In a downpour of nun. The performances were given ns best limy could be. Willi water running In a flood through the tents. On '_>3 the tenia were not put up at St. Joseph, on ii i idi nit of rain The l'nrker Midway Kliows will be an attraction at To|>eko Hie week of May SO, during the seml-ccntciilul cclebratlou. ■ licavenworth.—At the Crawford Grand Opera House (M. 3. Cunningham, local man- ager!.,—lloldeu Comedy Co., April 17-20, had good business. I-Irvln Blunkhall Comedy Co.. 24-27, had good business. Hilly Ker- sands' Minstrels May 1. i Nutkh. —Sclls-Bowiis Clrcua drew two largo audiences 2ft Buckskin Bill's Wild West comes Mny 5 Wallace's Circus H. ■»«♦ — Frank Gregory, advaucc agent ahead of the Kerkhoff Dramatic Co., which closed April 111. will spend the Summer nt home, In Independence, Kim. He will attend lo Wink- lug I wit 'Southern cilnipiinles. ItiislnCHS hi Kansas, be re|Hirls, Is gotul, uud Ilie prus- Iiecls for next season eicellfiil. Several new heatres uic under way in the "Gus Bell" towm. . ..... Albany.—At Ilie K mill re Theatre (II. U. Jacobs, manager).—^Thc Mordauut-lliimphrey Co. conduded its engagement of some weeks mat by giving. April 20 und week, "Miss llobbs." This company has been emltienlly satisfactory, giving successful comedies In a highly m-tlsllc manner, uud all were well patronized. The house will be dark until May l). Hakm.am.-s I1i.i:i:cki:ii Ham, (II. It. Jacobs, malinger).—"The Beauty Uoclor" pro veil a drawing card April 25-27. and was very pleasingly presented. "The King of De- tectives," 2b'-::0. bud a large following, ami closed a good business week. Due: K. II. Hothern May 2. "Miigg's Lauding" 0, 7. l'nocroR's 'I'riBATiin (Howard (Irahani. resident manager).—The bill for May 2 and week: Mabel McKlnley, Mary Duimnt und company. Talbot nnd Bogers, "Senator" Frank Bell, Znru and Stetson, and Herbert De Witt, l'roctor's Summer stiK-k compauv returns May 9, openlug lu "A Stranger in a Strange Land." Gaikty Tiisatr'h (11. B. Nichols, muiia- ger).—Klce & Bartons Gaiety Co., April 23- SUi gave an excellent burlcsipm show. Big utidlences were soon here afternoon and niglit. Weber's Parisian Widows, 28-110, fol- lowed, to continued good business. The Utopians May 2-4. ' ■ Hoi-liestor.—At Ibe Lyceum Theatre (51. h. Wojlf, manager).—Adelaide Thurston, in "Polly .Primrose," won success April 23. Irabklvu Jones, a young Rochester actor, was enthusiastically welcomed by a host of friends. N. C. Goodwin, In "A Gilded Foul," drew a capacity audience 2(1.- K. II. Sot Item May 7. KATIONAli Tubatrb (Max 11 urt ig, liinnu- ger).—"In Old Kentucky" packed the bouse April t2(i^27. ItuTph Stuart, lu "By lllgbt of biyord," gave ono of the most pleasing entcr- tulnmenls of tlie season to very large houses l's::n. "The Beauty Doctor" plays a returu engagement Muy 2-4. "David Harpm" d-7. Hakkii Tiikatiik (John 10: Hoylc. man- ager).—The -slock presented "Mun-o'-Wars- maii lust week. Immense audiences wero well pleased with the tine production. For week of 2, "Beware of Men." Cook Opkra Uoust: (.1. jr. Moore, mini Ogcr).—The ever popular "Two Orphans" was given by the stock last week. The pro- duction was of unusual excellence aud hacked bouses ruled. "The Parish Prlcsl" Klmlra.—At the Itlallo Theatre (If, W. Mcl.'uniiell, niuiiuger), —Fred llobbs' Plug I'ongi ill-Is I his week, supplemented by I he Two llobbs, Lydoll and Battel worth, Wood and hlone, Waller and Maglll, Dorothea Sisters, Anna Gannon, Marie Glrui-d, Tilxle Bennett. Pearl Dnvls. Alice Dorothy and Klhcl Law reucc. S. It. O. business rules. Work upon the new entrance of the Itlulto has begun, uud Ik progressing rapidly. ^Notu.— The Father JUuluew .Society Min- strels (local) will open the Itorlck'g Glen Park Theatre next- mouth, playing u two weeks' engagement, after .which -Manager Her- bert Sulluger will Introduce a. comic opera eumpuny, w hich lie Is oi-guulzlng . Troy—At the Lyceum Theatre (It. II. Keller, manager).—Tim Kathcrllin Bolssr Co., In repertory, parked the house ail last week. 'J lie Mortimer Snow Stock Co. will begin a Summer engagement' May 2, in standard phiys. at popular prices. GRI8W0I.P Oi'KRA Housh (U..Rels; ttann- per).—The iChief of Detectives" drew good houses April 2fi-27. B. If, Sothelli. In "The Proud Prince." Muy It; Cliauucey Olcott (I, 7. I.oi,i,v TiibatiiiI (W. If. Buck, iiiiiiiager).— • I he Parisian Widows did good business Aiirll 2.1-Ji. Blcn & Barlon's Gaiety Co. lilled the hotise 28-tlW. 'I'lie Utopians Mny 57. mid wltli this attraellou tbe seuson at this house closes. <■» — maim:. I'lirilnti.i.— A gbOfl line ufiitl rati Ions bus been lu evidence here recently, draw lug out lutiuNoiueiit seekers very freely. JBKiniustiN Tiikatiih* (Calui & Grant, man- agers).—"Do'ly Vurtleii." with Lulu Glnscr, • aiim to large at tendance April 25. "Mrs. Wins, of the Cabbage Patch." pleased n good house 20. A select audience of fair proportions accorded John Drew. In "The Second in Command." deserving recognition ST. "The Whuird of Ox," expectantly awuit- eil, easily upheld Its reputation, to excellent business, 2», SO. "Ben Hur" Muv 2-7. Portland Tiikatrb (James It Moore, man- ngcr).—The patrons were well pleased with Hie offerings Inst week. Due Mav 9 and week: Bellman and Moore, l'alke aud Sc- inon, the Ulllionks, Joe Flvnn. * i a OKLAHOMA. Oklahoma City.—At Ovortiolser Opera House (Kd. Overbolser, nuinager).~-Dam- rosch's Orchcetra, under Hie allspices of Halhaway Harper, camu April HI, to capa- city. "Holtv Tolty," 20, had S. H. ().. "Mn- lanev's Wedding," 24, on which date the local season closed. Notks. —Buckskin Bill's Wild West came April 20, to fair business Joseph Gor- man, master of trnnspnrlnllon for Biirkakln Hill's Wild Wrsl. won killed here April 20. bv one of Hie show lunula. He was shot in Hie back. The local ncrle, F. O. K., saw that his remains. were shipped lb Decatur, III. All expenses were met by the company.