The New York Clipper (May 1904)

294 the ifrRW YORK OjTpPWeL: ft ay 21. THE NEW YORK CLIPPER m THE PRANKOUEEtf PUBLISHINQ GO. (LlmlM.) KBOPSIBTOtS. OUR LONDON LETTER. albert j. borie, •niTOlUL AND BOBINBBS Mi* SaTORDAY, MAY 91, 1904. . ftATE8. Ad vertiiementi—12.80 per tncti, iing it coi- 0BO- ,i. • ■ .. »..• „ - , . Advertlarmenti let with borttr, 10 per tent, flirt, i ■'■ ffJBsCRIPTION. . One year Jn Advance, Mi Bl« mon,tbi, $2; tluee nton'tha, |l. Foreign poltitfe iitri. Dingle roplei Will M (cot, postpaid, Oft re- ceipt of 10 cents. , Our Term* are (."■■H. THE CLIPPER' li.latned every WeantadBf morning. Tire taut (our (advertising) pagti 00 HI PRESS on Saturday at 11 A- «Cj and tbe ottier pages on MONDAY and TUESDAY, Taut Form* Closing Promptly. Tnas- rfay, at lO o'clock A. SI. Please remit by express, money order, check, P. O. order or registered letter. All caib en- closed with letter la at the rlik of tender. Addr.»» All Cum«iunlfa»li»M lo TUB NEW YORK CLIPPER, 47 Weat 28tU Street, New York. RioMtrtd Cable Addren, "AOTHOMtt." THE WEdTErtN UOlttAU Of Tut CMPFBR la located at lluom 502, Ashland Block, Chicago, Walter fc. Hill, manager and correspondent, where tdfer- (PROM OUR OWN COMIKSFONDlCT.) —————, - 48 Cratihonrar Mrect, I.rlrMtcr Kiiairf, London, W. C. .Mil (I. After a prolonged absence from London, — Ed*ard Terry returned to hla own. ''tact* last Thursday week 1 , to appear In "Tk iJowat of Burnaldc/ an adaptation by L. N. Parker "- of George Mitchell's "La Malaon." The pipy docs not. adapt well, but mine the less, Mr. Terry la provided with n part suited to bla own peculiar style. The central figure of the drnroo, that of ft slnrdy hot-tempered, ob- stinate old man, with one weak plate In his armor of commercial ambition, la of n kind always effective on. the singe, nnd always at- tractive to comedians ns such as Mr. Terry. Ilia tender family nffecttou la rontranted with the rough strength in business wlilcli baa made him a benevolent power In the ablpplng circles of hla native Hull, and be commands svmpatbv ns well aa respect In hla troubles over the'future of that "House of Rurnslde," which be line founded and raised In Its |s>- slllou of pride. But when Ibex" troubles are brought Into conflict with the far more per- sonal anguish of an erring woman, who Mods the future of her cblldren Imperiled by the dfsrovery of her shameful secret, the less gives w»v before the greater, so far, at any rate, as the sympathy of the audience Is con- cerned. HurOxlae discovers that one of the children—a-girl and n boy—of hla daughter- la-law, Marlon, waa not the child of bis dead son, and Ida trouble Is that he cannot tell which. lie wants to leave the business to a real BnrniMc. find be la driven distracted by th* difficulty placed In Ills way try the doubtful paternity of little Moggie and little Dick. But since be boa already shown In mnny agreeable scenes that he Is personally devoted to both cblldren, the nueatkm does not seem to matter verv much after, all, or at any rote, mailers very much less than the agony of the tortured tonthtr over the consequences of bet sin. By the scheme of the play. ttteatenHi.tti subscriptions are received at | l0Weveri interest Is concentrated upon lite our regular raises. THE LONDON BUREAU Located at 48 Craubourne St., London, W, C, J,,P, Cougblsn, manager and corrtipoMent, where idvertlsementa and subscription* art received at our regular rates. TUB Cf.IWRB CAN BB OUTAIMlOi WHOI* balm »mu sktah,; at our agenti,, Brentano't news depot, 87 Avenue de I'Opera, Paris, France; M. Llllentbal, Frederick Straus grandfather's frantic anxiety to .find • out which child Is descended from blm, rather than- upon the daughter-in-law's painful struggle to keep her secret for the sake of the child who was not her husband's. From the point of View of the English spec- tator, the Issue thus Insisted upon Is a false one, or la, at any rate, of quite minor Importance, while there Is ah element of the ridiculous In I he reiterated discussions as to "which In which" of the unhappy Marlon's offspring. But although, as a whole, I he story of "the house of Bttrnslde" la not T.n r-iwminna llnielk Berlin. N. W.. Oer- so Impressive at It Is Intended to be. It has e|>, u tin,", n,, «■ mftnv ,, mv |ng passages in the Illustration of Burnslds's suffering under the blow of his heavy disappointment, of th* tOTbure which Alhambra. Portsmouth; also of the York and Empire Palaces, Southampton, sails for provincial tour. , , Aif. Holt, the mimic, ha* arrived In Lon- don, and called In at Thb.Cliptk* Bureau to pass the time of dny. He Is feeling well offer his trip, niul wbeh be has had u week or two to take In the sights will start on n provincial tour. . W. C. Fields this week tops the bill at the Hippodrome, As I have pointed out In the caso of Houdlnl, this is tbe ball mark of ■ucccess and drawing power In London; . > Iteilly and Tnvlor have a new act With which they come to tbe Palace shortly", From all accounts It Is the funniest enter- tainment they have yet provided. Lowell and Lowell are at the Empire, Wolvirhumplon. where their clever ecewr trie net Id a big success. On the some bill I notice three other American acts, Dave Miirlnii, the Jetueys, coon sand duju-ers, nnd Pnullon nnd Doofey, the trick 'cyclists. One Billy Parrell In cogitating a scheme for a new monologue act o* an original character. As fur ns i understand ft, U Ik ii combination of classical erudition and slangy smartness. . . Charles I*onnrd Flclcher tins signed to go to South Africa for a four months' tour. llceley and Meeley sail for South Africa today. Felix Dunuis Is tnklflg out a high class American vaudeville combination to piny the number one provincial bouses for a Siimrder lour. He has already signed a number of llrst class acts. Cooke and Itothert are now on the Stoll tour. Mr. Cooke iins Introduced sever.il novelties Into his act, nnd among- other things has discorded the irnmp make up. He lludx It possible to be Just as funny and eccentric In a frock coat. • .. II. II. Felber has returned to Europe from America, but stays In Ixiudon only for a few days, as he Intends making a tour of tbe con- tinent In search of novelties. He will then return to London and have bis headquarters ns before at the Princess' Theatre. Maude Courtney sends ntfe n broad sheet from tlic Moss circuit crammed full of tbe most laudatory press notice*. . At the (irnnvllle, Wnlhnm (Ircen, this week, there are three American turns featured, these being Will M. Fox, Itnckett and Hazard, and My Fancy. Itackett and Hazard, who have now completed a successful tour In England, sail for New York next Tuesday. The Cbamberllns returned to. London this week after a very successful provincial tunr. They at* honked solid from October, lbtm for three years, after which they go to tbe continent. «>»-*. — Ollt CHICAGO LETTER. my; Diamond Newa Co., 07 Prado, Ha- vana i Manila Book aua BUtiohery Co., tit Bacoitt; Manila; P. I.; Albert ft Boa, 187- 130 King St., Sydney. Australia, THE NEW YORK CLIPPER pHBtUket «piy one edition, nnd that Is dusted Irnni .\rw Ynrk. .. ^ • t , , . , (JUKKI EH ANSw iatiSP. ■ He itepitcs by Mnll or Vtltigraslu ADDBIMSrB CK WrtKMASOUTI NOT GUIS'. Alt. IN -.gtlKHT oy SUCH mhoulu . watTi TO Tiiusa wrtou Tiiti hk»«:» «N <!*»■ -or TBB CLIPPUIt Post Orvica. All lbttibs will SB AllVICUTlHRlJ ONB WKBK ONH. I» TBI HOt'TB OH ANt TUKATJI1CAL CORPANt J HOUOKT, HRKKK TU OUH I-1HT 01 ltoOTBB on iNwruea I'iov:. Wtf cannot bind boutbs BT RAIL OB TBl.KUlltl'il. . . - . ' I ' T UIIAMAlir. . B. II. i)„ Wllmliigton.T-We. have no knowl- edge of the preictiL wherenlsilits of the psrly. AddreiiH u leller lu our cure uud we will ad- verllse II ill Tub Cl.lfl'KK letter list. ■ J. S„ New York, It. M., Ilruoklyii. Mish I... New York, H. T., SI. Loulx, S. A. M„ Bultluiore, I*. P. d Tonriugtuu, J. II. I.„ Ogden, n II., Pblludelpbla, R. M., WillliniHport, ■ M«s. I..- W.. Cleveland, VV. I... Ileuillug, J. II. S.; svni.iise, aud . . II. 1'. H., Itendvllle.—See answer to K. II. h. % li, New Brunswick.—In St. fionln at iiieHe'nt. . ' . \V. K., New York.—Address Charles Kroli- iuuii, Empire Thciitre Itullding, New inrk city. In bis anger be makes bis daughter-in-law undergo, and of the' gentler mood of forgive- ness into which he Is Anally brought by the unconscious pleading of the childish voices that he loves. Of all these passages the most is made liy Mr. Terry In bis more h'iIoiik nnd less fninlliar manner, and by Kate Roike with the simple womanliness which marks nil her work; moreover sound help Is given by A. E. <)<>orge, ns the other grandfather. . • . , ' On Thursday night "The Bride and the Bridegroom," descrhwd as a new and orig- inal comedv, by Arthur Ijiw, was produced by Charles WMidinun nt the New Thentre. That very detestable feature of tondon first nights, hostile demonstrations In tbe gallery, was very nilich'ln evidence, so much bo that people rroin a I' parts of the bouse Invaded ihat portion usually reserved for tbe gods, pud u regular Donny Brook ensued. Nor was there liny particular reason for this Uik- plnv. The piece was mildly amusing, not In iiuv respect startling, yet lieforc things were fully quleled down Ihe police had lo he called lb, anil yesterday those who "liooed" too freely made llielr nppenrauce in tlie police courl. The success of "Sunday" estnblshed by Juilii Ncilsoii and F. Terry, at Ihe Comedy Thentre, h'«u|ts in nrrangemeuts for Its pro- duction In South Africa lu June, in the Eng- lish provinces In August, and In. America In Oit6ber. Messrs; Harrison & Maude's next produc- tion Is to be Mrs, CralghYa (John Oliver Hobos) new piny, entitled "A Time for I.uve." bnt whether It will be brought out nt the tlayihurkct or, while that Is under repair, in I ho New Theatre, Is not yet settled. The sensation of Ihe week in theatrical circles has been Cecil Itnlelgh'!) slnlietnent nt lust Sunday's meeting of the O. I 1 . Club Ihut the Iiord Cbuniberlnln had sent a circular 'round in the theatrical managers to the ef- fect that till "gags" nnd encore verses must In future be snbmltlcl to hlin. The state- ment Is so far previous that o,o circular hns draft copy of proposed Western Bureau. Of tlie *<-w York I Upper, Room niKi, Ashland lllo.-L, CIltCBKO. The arrival of Mrs^ Flske, for a fortnight of repertory at the Oarrlck Theatre, Is the chief theatrical event of the current week. Frank Daniels begins bis Inst week at the Illinois Sunday evening. "The Earl of raw- tucket," nt Powers'; "The Silver Slipper," at McVlckcr's: "His Last Dollar," at the (ireat Northern: "The Sho-(lun," at the SiudelinUer, and "The Koynl Chef," at tbe l.n Siille, are continued nttractlons. Next Sun- duy evening. May 22, the tirund Opera House prnnilses to reopen With "The Wizard of Oz." At the Oarrlck, ou Saturday evening, 14, "The Virginian" ended n most prosperous fort- night, Dnstin 1'arnuiu and tlretcben Lyous, with au excellent supporting company, hav- ing given us a dramatic treat. The .outlying combination theatres are n'enrlug the end of their season, and there will, be u few. weeks only of further stock.company presentations nt i hose theatres where nermnnent companies are In possession. Business has not been especially good anywhere during the past fortnight. liioQijots Theatrr (Will J. Davis, mana- ger).—Frank Daniels' engagement, In "The office Boy," has been cnt one week short, Sunday evening, 15, marking tbe start of bis until week. Anna Held, In "Mile. Napoleon," comes next Sunday, to play an engagement which was originally scheduled for the month of January, when every Chicago theatre was closed.- ' Stiioebaker Theatiih (R. H. Harmeyer, business manager). — "The Sho-Oun" con- tinues In popular favor, with no Indications of a let up or nnv announcement of the en- gagemeut terinluntlng. Oiissn Opera llnrsB (Fred R. Hairtlln. business manager).—This house Is announced to reopen, ufler a thorough reconstruction, In full conformity with the new building laws, on Sunday next, Tl, with "The Wizard of Oz." Oaiiiiick Theatrk (Chas. A. Bird, business mnunger).—Mrs. Flske begins her fortnight on Monday evening, 10, with "Hedda c.ab- ler." Hint play continuing during tbe llrst "iff „ ,. ,. . ,,L.. ,i,« •• A i l „„i,iii been Issued, but a draft copy of proposed ler." that play continuing durlug the first SfUM. 11., l'niila.—Address. Ihe I oluuibla [^■■fJBffiJE bob been arntlt «• ilnWtH half of Iho week, Willi n Saturday matinee Copyright-Co.. WawlwnW|HLi« '. m „i ihr Malingers' Association, and these will presentation, "Mary of Miijgdnla goes on R, 11. ,H., Saugsrvllle—Address Hit mana- ger of i tbehlre in lhal cliy. . • Q. IV, II.. Flora.—Address Cliarles Joseph, P. O. Box BIO,' Pittsburg, It. • 8. S., Wslllngford.-Address mnuager of rompaiiy, In <i»re of Tim Ci.u'Pbb, nnd we will udvertlxe the leller lu qui' letter list. • F. S. W., Detroit.—Any manufacturer of minors enrt make them for you. M. C. Cincinnati.—Address any reliable vuudevllle ugenl. : . U S. A., Wheeling.—We have no means of koowloi?. ... ■ ._ J. W. 11.. Selma.—As you do nut know l-hn date-or the. Issue yon bad lieiter retM'at Ihe quest Ion, as we have no menus of knowing with I II Is. ft C. P.. Detroit.—1. Mnke application lo a leading vaudeville, ngenl. 2. The salary varies so much that It Is Impossible lo strike nb iiveraow. :i. From live-per ecuf. tip. * We have no means of knowing, fi. Mnny book ihroiigh thnl channel. .„ Banjii Dii!K." Pittsburg.—Tht salary will depend upon tbe merit of the act. and not buying seen It. w« ore unnble lo n|i- pioxlianti' It's worth. ,, itiVKiiHiiig, New York.—1. Scenery would certainly nliike the art more attractive. \i. The snlnrv will depend. uisiu ihe invrlt of I be net. X The columns of TrtB Cl,ll«« will furnish ma wllb Ihe best list to be ob- tnlneil. 4. We hnvc no menus of knowing. It. p., Peoria.—I. Your query Is not clenr. S, There is only one inclining to Ihe sentence. .'I. We have no kuowledge «»C any such publi- cs t bin. A CllSBTlNT Rkaokb, application to tbe Corpornllon Yiirk City. .1. C. .M.. l'ul-ln-Bay.—Address John W. Vugel. ns m-r route In Ibis Issue. „ . ft. F. I,., Washington.—Bnrntim & Bailey a C'iviis exhibited lu Washington, D. C, May II and 12, lliOil. CARDS. L. I. N.. Nashua.—A wns entitled to count eighteen for his hand of tluee tt's uiid two it's W. W. L.. 1'rovldence.—1. As A pegged two mow points Ihnn he was entitled In, B wns right lu marking A bnckwnrds two points, nud adding Ihe snuie number in his own score. '_'. C wlus. M. II. B., Detroit.—It does not conslltute n slralght. c. l" U., Newark.—B Is right. He can meld tlie double pinochle, as he did not meld tduglc pinochle. , , MISCELLANEOUS. A. C. IX, Altoonn.—We nre itnnbte lo give the nieilmilH of any style or pool selling. A. I.. H.i liloversvllle."—Any sign pnlnler .•an lench von. We have Ho knowledge of nhv school ftir tbe puriiose. — "Othelloi 1 ' May 28. „.iafic riKiiiIre that the second and subsequent "edi- tions" of nuislenl comedies shall be passed bv Mr. Bedford In lb* same way ad a new ptav. Of course this is logical enough, hut It will add to Hie troubles of managers, and there does not seem to ls> nuy ground for the extension of Mr. Bedford's very pnleniHl supervision of our singe. I.rnn Ashwell has secured Ihe English ncllug rights In two of the latest Parishm successes, "t.n Montftrsler," now being played by HeJiiuV nnd Cot|iielhi. nnd "Olsfsux de Pnssnge." Th" niluinatlon of bol Ii pieces is to lie made by Mlchnel Morton, who drama- llxed Tolslol's "Hesiiirei'tlon" .for Mr Tree. With Ihe first named 'Miss Ashwell will gu on n provincial lour hi the early Autumn, and lu the following Spring she hopes in come lo London with one or both plays lo sinrt inanugcuient nt n West End theatre. Robert Arthur, who directs, besides tlie Kennlngton nud Crown, Peckham. numerous llrst rlnsB provincial houses, hftft taken over the Coronet and Camden. Edward O'Neill, with n company Including Syduey Hroucb, Claire Romnlue nnd lattice Fairfax, will Intrwlucc. May 18, nt (he lloyalty, n uew play by n new playwright, <leo. Rolllt. This piece by lis lltfe, "The Money Mtkert," suggests an Interest akin lo that of llin "Wheat King." but it alms at something much less serious. "Thread of the Season" Is tbe tllle of a new driiinn, written by Mrs. Lyttleton, pro- testing against the evils of overwork to dress milkers In working for Indies of society, Mm vork Mnke Mrs. Patrick Cnuiphell Is to bring out and six cS„ r n«tv .&;,» lj&^sjsu*^ nt ,,,e J. Field, who was assistant manager ot the Southend Kursnnl, lint been appointed manager of tht Palace of Varieties, Ply- mouth. It Is stated that M. de Bougemont Is once more lo be seen lu London, lie Is to appear ut the Hippodrome, nnd Is to give u practical demonstration ot riding Hit turtle. Tbe fent Is to take place In the water moan, and In addition I near M. de Bougemont will show what can be done In the way of rldin? crocodiles. Some very line specimens of turtle nre to be brought to London for the perforinnhoe. The Theatrical Mnnagers' Association held a meeting on Frltlhv when tht proposals of the Loudon Entertainments Protection Asso- ciation nnd the Mnsle, Bull Sketch Arllsts' Association were under consideration. Both the latter bodies, with n view of obtaining llie dcnlrrd compromise pending legislation, nre prepared lo adopt the time limit of Ihlrlv-flve minutes, with six principals, nnd no restrictions ns In ihe number of scenes nnd auxiliaries, ntid further to agree lo stage only original sketches, nud not con- densed versions'of singe plnyfl. Fred Fordhom, late manager of tut To toll, Edinburgh, aud formerly lessee of tbe Tbnrsdny night to finish tbe week. . Mrs, Flske Is announced for 2.1-28, In presenta- tions of "A Doll's House," "A BII of Old Chelsea," "Litlie Italy" uud ft mixed bill that will Include nets from "Cfeserlne." "Dlvor- cons" and "Tess, of ihe d'HrliervlHes," Powhhm' TliKATMfi (llarry .1. Powers, man- ager).—"The Karl of Pawlui'kel," Willi Law- runee D'Orsny and the New York company, continues the attraction here, with no defi- nite dale of termination yet announced, OftlMT NdBTIIKBN TllKATIIR (JftmeB E. Browne, business manager).—David lllgglns, In "ills Last Dollar." enters upon ibe second week of a si III indefinite engage- ment Suudny nfternoou Shlpmau's cumptuy, closet MoVh'KRk's TiiKA'r'KB (<ieo. C. Warren, buslnes? manager).—"Tbe Silver Slipper," entering upon Its second week Sunday even- lug, Is lu pronounced favor with patrons of this pupulnr house and will continue for n still Indefinite time. LA S.m.i.i: Tiiratrh (Mark O. Lewis, busi- ness manager).—"The Iloyul Chef" reinttlns the nil in el ion here. Its eight h week starting Sunday night, in. Waller Ware then re- places' Wlllnrd Curtlss ns one of the prin- cipals. Dave Lewis and the other favor- ites nre still winning laurels. CiUTKiilON Tiieatrh (Ben M. Glrotix, busi- ness raniiuger).—After this week the work of completely rebuilding this house will com- mence. "The Moonshiner's Daughter," stnrt- lug Sunday ufiernmiu, 15, will lie the last attractlou. During the past week "Itoniein- ls>r the Maine" wns the utlrnctlon. This Is one of Mr. Carter's own melodramas, anil It renewed past, popularity with North alders. CoLUMiius Tiikathk (Fred C. Eherts, busi- ness manager).—For the third week of her siny nt this house, Anne Sutherland will present "East Lynuc," following last week's presentations of "A Scrap of Paper." "Ou Barry" is announced tor the fourth and Inst week, starting 22. Hopkins' Theatre (John E. Fennessy, business manager).—Lincoln J. Carter's re- vival of "The Eleventh Hour" will be the nt trad ion here, starting Sunday afternoon, IB, "The Little Church Around the Cor- ner'' n-ns Inst week's attraction. The sea- son V nearly ended here. RUSH TiifiATHK (Win. Roche, business malinger).—Lincoln J. Carter's production of "Itemember tho Maine" holds forth here this week. "In the Shadow of the Hallows" was last week's twice dally attraction, l*K(trl.n'H theatre (Millie Wlllavd Nelson, manager).—"Tht Jewess" Is staged for this week, with May IlosmCr playing l.enb, the title ride. Lnst week "My Partner" wns the bill. Miss Ilosmer's slock force being seen therein to good advantage. Bran Tkmi'i.k Theatre (T. J. Kearnan, manager).—Urnre Heals reappears wllh llie Players' Stock Co. lids week, us nearest. III "Little Lord Fnnntleroy." Ibe name uurt being played by Isnlielle Randolph. "Clint- Icy'g Aunt," with Win. Evarta the masque- rading principal, wat tbe bill last week. Ho wasp's thBatbs (Lorltt J. Howard, manager).—"Alone la Greater Ntw York is the stock company bill' at tblt theatre week starting 15. "A Celebrated Case" was Inst week's production. • • - _ Ciiicaoo oi'f.ba HnuBB (Kohl ft Castle, managers).—Stnrllng Mondiy afternoon, 10: Tht Coltnns, Kettle Kenton, MM nnd Klein, CBtrry and Bates, Ydung tad Brookes. ITey tnd Fields, Tom Illnley, Arnlm and Wagner. Robert Fulgora, Artie Hall, Myles McCarty nnd Co., the Nichols Sisters, Cressy and Dnyne, and Oeo. K. Spoor's klnodrome. The line vaudeville bills here presented are attracting good business nnd giving great satisfaction. . Oi.yaipk; Thratbr (Kohl ft Ctstle, mnnn- gPi-s)._Fnr tbls week two dally vaudeville performances, starting Monday afternoon, 1(1, these acts are IsjokedT: M. E. Nlbbe and com- pany, filllos Artesta, Kherns and Cole, Eck- hoff nnd (lordon, Le Boy and- Clayton, Do- rothy Neville, the Four Madcaps, Oeo. Thatcher, the Hnlloway Trio, and (ieo. K. Spoor's klnodrome. Oarvey nnd Thompson, nnd Opnaro and BaPey were favorite acts on last week's bill. _ Haymarket Tiieatbe (W. W. Freeman, manager for Kohl ft Castle).—This week, starting Monday afternoon. Id: Frank Co- mnr. the Three Campbells, Lizzie Wilson, In- ness and Byan, Pierce and Mazle, Bobt. Car- ter and company; Harriett Strakoscb, J. J. Sullivan and company, James H. Cullen. Oar- vey ond Thompson, Phil nnd Nettle Peters, the Bussell Bros., and Oeo. K. Spoor's klno- drome. In last week's bill Enimett Corrlgan nnd compnny wat the feature nuffiber. His physical unfitness for the character of a jockey being considered; Mr. Corrlgan made much ot bis opportunity, nnd gnve a racing sketch of more limn ordinary possibilities. Fine business ruled. Cleveland's Theatre (W. S. Cleveland, mnunger).—Billed to open here Sunday after- noon, 15, ore: Paul Spndonl (his first Chicago appearance"), Maymo liebrue, Wes- son, Walters nnd Wesson, Mrs. Alice Shaw, Ihe Ballet Unique, Pettlnglll nnd De Forrest, J, Bernard Dyllyn, De Mora and Graceta, the American blograph, and a Chicago act, the t'itv Hall Quartet. Fine business pre- vailed last week, Billy S. Clifford scoring the hit of tht show. Cnmllle D'Arvllle and Lohey Haskell (his second week) were lend- ers among the other favorites. - Sam T. Jack's Theatbh (Sidney J. Eu- son, manager).—Rice & Barton's Hose Hill Folly Co., an ever popular organization, pro. vides the amusement this week, starting off with n Sunday matinee. During the pnsc week Clark's Runaway Girls held profitable attention nnd gnve a pleasing show. TnncADEBO Theatre (Robert Fulton, man- ager). — The Trocadero Rnrlesquera appear here Sunday afternoon, to remain through the week. -During the past week Al. Beeves' Beauty Show held profitable attention. Evelyn Fanner sang coon songs as an at- tractive olio feature, and was conspicuously linndsnme as a burlesque leader. Lewis and Elliott presented their racing sketch to ap- plause, and won favor In the burlesque. Mullen and Corel!! gave a splendid acrobatic act as an olio feature, and Al. Beeves was In entertaining evidence throughout. The show wns voted a success. Loniion Dime Honour (Wm. J. Sweeney, manager).—In the curio hall: Owen's midget horse, Gerald Huston's den of snakes. Prof. Sliver, magician; Alice I.eed, mind reader, and La Jess, .contortionist. In the theatre: Carrie Clark, La Belle Tilley, Nellie Carmen, and Prof. Neat. C'laiik Street Museum (Louis M. Hedges, manager).—Curio hull: The Bella Hallo Trio, Dr. Howe's electric Incubator, Cbauncey Morelund, fat man; Vernelll, ventriloquist, and others. On the stage.: Chas. Morgan, Kennedy and I'dell, Joe McAuley, Janette Mnrtellii, aud others. Aftermath. —Slock company productions nre still In evidence nt the Calumet Theatre, South Chicago. "A Man of Mystery" wan last week's bill, with Frank IteaillcU and Millie Freeman In leading roles.. ..Charles Fleming hns been singled oat for favorable mention by several of our critics for bis work in "RIb Last Dollar," at. the Great Northern.... ..Marie Tower la specially cn- ?;nged for Barbara Hnre, In Anne Suther- and's "East Lynne," at the Columbus tbls week....Hyde ft Behmnn, and Harry Davis have submitted plans to the Building Com- missioner for tbe remodeling of the Iroquois Theatre. With a view to conducting It as a vaudeville bouse next season Frank Daniels' Co. will close Us season at the end of Its Illinois engagement uext Saturday night Al. Beeves' Beauty Show goes to Milwaukee, Minneapolis nud St. Paul, then closing the season W. Gauit Browne, the well known manuscript play dealer, long a professional, both as nctor and manager, died at his home lu tbls city last Sunday, S, after n lingering Illness honey Has- kell last week started a movement for n benefit is>rrormnni , e to lie tendered Sherry ■Matthews, once a popiilur member of tlie llrm or Matthews & Bulger, to be held May 20, a t. Cleveland's Theatre. Mr. Matthews Is In Chicago, physically Incapacitated for work wllh limited resources nl his command Maude Elliott Lewis will contribute a new net: to next season's vuudevllle in n newly written sketch, "An Unequalled Match," In which she will he supported by n company nt three nsslstnnls This Is (he last week of the llaymnrket's season, the closing per- furmnnce being next Sunday night, 32. Al- terations will begin nt once Morris nnd Pal rick were compelled lo close their Chi- cago Opera House engagement Thursday even- ing, 12, Anunhclle Patrick having received a Hiiuimous to tlie deathbed of her brother In Knnsns City. This is Miss Patrick's second bereavement within n few months, her bus- band, Billy Ahem, having recently died ot consumption in Kansas City Millie Wll- lavd Nelson, manager ot the People's Theatre, proposes to give May ilosmer's Stock Co. a two months' vacation this Summer, and Is negotiating for n comic opera company for the months of July and August. ♦ »» OKLAHOMA. NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. ■ Our thmlrlcul conntpondentn arc firrrliu not I fir il thtit the credential* noic htld b u them will expire ou June 1 next. They am nqueateil to return, them to thin office ot i/Kce, for renewal lor StOJ^lSOi MASSACHUSETTS. Boston.—The Drat Week of what was termed by our local scribes as the beginning of tbe Summer season, panned out O. K., as far at the - bnslnesa was concerned, but the weather wat far from ibe high tem- perature generally accompanying Ibe warm period. Tills week offers nothing very start llag In tbe way of new shows, Tint the out- door entertainment season opens on Monday of current week with Ibe coming to tbe the Huntington Avenue grounds of tbe Fore- paugh-Sells Brothers' Circus. Arnold Daly Is seen at the Park, In "A Man of Destiny/' "A Trifle," and "The Suicide." "Are You n Masonv" at Music Hall; "Janice Mere- dith," at tbe Castle Square, und "Dad's Girl," at tbe Bowdoin Square, are tbe only otber changes, aud tbey are old friends. The Grand Opera House was closed Satur- day night, aud the Park, Mollis and Co- lonial follow suit on Saturday night of this week. Park Theatre (Charles Frobman, Rich & Harris, managers).—For the linn! week ot Arnold Daly's engagement at tbls. bouse "A Man of Destiny, "A Trifle" and "The Sui- cide" will be played. Tbe latter play will have Its llrst production upon any stage, and with the otber two, an Interesting trio ot plays Is offered. Mr. Daly's work In "Can- dida" tins placed him In tbe front rank of local favorites, and his future will be watched with much interest. The attendance held up surprisingly well Inst week, and fully satisfied the management. This house closes Us season Saturday night 21. Holms Street Tiikatbb (Isanc B. Rich, manager).—This is Ibe second and last week of Wilton Lnrknye. In "The Pit," and also the final week of tbe season at this house. The play Is n decided hit. and played lu nearly capacity at every performance last week. Wilton Lackaye counts tor much In the success of the performance, and the whole compnny Is well chosen and well drilled. colonial TitKATitt: (Chas. Fruhmnn, Rich ft Harris; managers).—The second and fare- well week of Nance O'Nell's phenomenal eu- fagement In Boston begins on Monday, May 6, at this bouse, with a performance of Judith." Other plays to be given during week are "Carallle," "Mllgdn.": "The Oklahoma City.—Sells & Downs' Circus, May 2, played to good business, afternoon mm evening The Gnskcll Carnival Co. opemi for week ot 111, for tlie Oklahoma City Spring carnival. <t»» REDI'CED HATES TO ATLANTIC CITY Yin Pennsylvania Rullroad, Acconnt Mct'tliiR-* American Medical Asso- ciation, nnd -American Acnilemy of Medicine. For Ihe benefit ot those desiring to attend the meeting of the American Medical Asso- ciation nt Atlantic City. June T to 10, and the session of the American Academy of Medicine at the same place. June 4 and 0, tlie Pennsylvania Railroad Compnny will sell excursion tickets to Atlantic City from nil stations on its linen west of Downing. town nnd Avnhdalo. north of Parker Ford, south of Newark and Porter, Del,, ind north nnd east of Trenton, Windsor, nud Toms River. N. J., exclusive, at rate of aln/fle fare nlns tiM for the- round trip. Tickets will lie sold June 1, 2, .1, 5, and 0, good return- ing leaving Atlantic City June 4 to 1.1, In- clusive. Tickets will he good to stop over nt Philadelphia on going trip within limit of June tl. and nt Philadelphia, and Balti- more, on return trip wilhlii Ihe' final limit ou deposit nt slop-over point. Ail ticket a must lie deposited Immediately on arrival nt Morris Gunrds' Armory, 12 South New York Avenue. Atlantic City. Regular excursion tickets nl usual rales will be sold from Hie points named above nnd from all lutermeili- ale .points to Atlantic City. the . Jewess" and "Hedda Gnbler." The Saturday performances will be determined by popular vote. BuslneBB last week was a repetition ot what It has been during her long sojourn In tblt city—capacity. This house closes nlglii 21. Boston TnKATbs Lawrence McCarty. manager).—Saturday night. May 21, "Babes In Toyland" will conclude its live weeks' en- gagement nt this house. The attendance was fair last week. The show Is a tip top one In every respect, but It lacks the drawing power of "The Wizard or Ot." "Girls Will Be Girls" Is to follow for n fortnight. gloiie Theatre (Stair & Wilbur, mana- gers).—"The Isle of Spice," now in second week at this house. Is an excellent show, and the Boston public hns been very quick to recognize that fact. The bouses during opening week could linrdly )s» Improved upon, and, It Ihe piece does not run well into the Summer, It will not be the fault of the at- traction. It's well worth mnny a vltlt. To commend the players it would be necessary to name the entire cast. All nre good In their different parts, and like a good ball team, work well together. The radium bal- let Is u decided novelty. Trrmont Theatre (Jno. B. Schoeffel. manager) .—The fourth week of "Woodland" miens .Monday of this week with a number of (luinges In the scenic and musical feast. Cherldali Simpson, who assumed the role of Prince Eagle lnst week, met with much favor nnd adds greatly to the part. Frank Doane succeeds J. Martin as the Booster thin week, nnd more comedy is looked for. Two new characters were Introduced Inst week, "The Hot Bird and the Cold Bottle," and ore played by the well known variety team of Mnttle Nichols and John Donahue., These characters make their entrances unexpectedly nnd do some very original ncrobatlc danc- ing. Tlie act la a valuable addition lo the performance: Business Is good and Improves with every performance, a sure sign that the show Is a winner. Majestic Theatre (Stair ft Wilbur, man- agers).—"Busier Browu" Is In Its second week, and judging from the way the play- goers came nut lnst week. It ought to run for two or three weeks more, The show Is really a variety entertainment, and serves to gl\e Master Gnbriel nn opportunity to display Ills versatility ns a comedian, and to In- troduce his canine confederate, "Tlge." There Is enough wit and music In the piece to make It please Anybody. Mt'sic Ham, (Stair & Wilbur, managers), —"Art You ft Mason V" an. old favorite in thin city. Is curreht card, and in interpreted bv the following cost: William Robert Daly, Thomas David, Edward Kelly. Louis I;. firisel, Charles Kennedy, Edward Marshall, Jessie Church, Adelaide Wise, Georgia Hart, May Falier, Valborg Hermann, Mamie Johu- stoue and Estelle Lewis. "Yon Youson" bad a good week. Many new features were In- troduced In tbe show, which made the old friend practically a new one. Nelse Eriek- son bended a capable company, Next week, "Sky Farm." Granii Oi>rra House (George W. Magee, malinger).—"The Smart Set" brought the sixteenth season of this bouse to a success- ful close Inst Saturday night. House will reopen early In August wllb a big New York production. Castle Sot: are Theatre (J. H. Emery, manager).—Monday, May 1(1, "Janice Mere- dith" will hare Its first production at this house, nnd Blanche Stoddard will play (he title role. "My Official Wife" follows, An excellent production of "The Face lu the Moonlight" wns given last week, In which Ihe-several members of the cast did must commendable work nnd line stugc settings wert provided for Die scenes. Bowdoin SqiiAnr. Tiiratbk (0. K. I.o- Ihrop, manager).—"Dad's Girl," a comedv drama, with much music nnd merriment, aud Hufllclent amount of sensationalism, It being played here this week by the bouse stock. Charlotte Hunt nnd Wlllnrd Blnckmorc have Ibe leading characters. "Peck's Bad Boy." inst week's production, pleased the patr-Mis ns well an If It bad never been teen before. Next week, "East Lynne." Keith's Thratrb (B. F. Keith, manager). —Rest show In many weeks was the vrrdlct of nil who were fortunate enough to witness last week's performances at this house, and. It Is needless to say there were n great many fortunate people. The concert by the Fn- dettes was probably Hie feature ot the bill, hut there were many good vaudeville turns, Some new and some renewals. Tbe entertain- ers this week, In addition to the Fadetles. nre: Jules and Ella. Gnrrlson, Melville and Stetson, Hngh Stanton nnd Florence Modeua, Brothers Wood. Wills and Hassan, Joe Flynn, Mill kev and Mornn. Wilson nnd Davis, Brown nnd Barrollettl, Hnrry, Setback and the blo- graph with many new pictures. itowAv.p Athenaeum (Wm. McAvny. man- ager).—Bob FltzslmmonB wns n great curd last Week, but this week nnolher lilg one Is announced. Billy B. Ynn mid Bose Beaumont, III "Patsy's Dehoo." Others participating In the show: Kennedy and Rnonev. Itesnnli and Miller. Four Mistletoe Girls. Meeker-Baker Trio. Cnlne and Welsh. Mndlson Brothers, Sornker Brothers. Leonard and Drake, Col- ton and Harrow, Slddon Brothers, Mae Rub-