The New York Clipper (May 1904)

May 28. THE 2STEW YORK CLIPPER. 315 Worn of Players. — Chas. W. Ogden'e "Ten Nighu In a Bar Room" Co. closed at Sldnaw, Silch,, May 0. The "Uncle Tom's Cabin" Co. will be In Ibe Held shortly, under Mr. Ogden's management — Notes from tbe Rapides Xbeatre Stock Co., at Alexandria, La.: We are In our third week. Business la good, and tbe company has made o success in tbe city. Tneo Lorch was very successful as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Messrs. Flag* A Anslet are having special paper for each play for their road tour. Mr. Flagg I* painting scenery for each production. — Daniel Roach is In his sixth week with tbe Pauline Hammond Stock Co. — Fred W. Falkiner closed tbe season ol bis "Man from Sweden" Co. May 7, tbe tour covering 22,400 miles. Mr. Falkiner opens with the McFarlane A Holder United Bhows, to manage tbe aide show, May 21, at Wood- bury, N. J. — Charles EL White, acting manager for "The Smart Bet" Co., writes: "This com- pany, numbering forty people, opened Its season at the Grand Opera House, Boston, August last, and since then has covered ter- ritory between New York and California, making a consecutive season of forty weeks. This has been the best season, flnanlcally, Mr. Hill has ever had with this company, especially In tbe Southern territory, where colored shows as a general rule are not attended by the whites. Through Virginia, Alabama, Tennessee,- Louslana and Texas, It is almost Impossible to explain the ousl- ness done. There have been but few changes In tbe original cast, Ernest Hogan talcing; the place of the deceased Tom Mcintosh, John Bailey superseding Billy McClaln, and Marlon Henry Smart replacing lime. Cordelia. The company will close its season at Boston at the same theatre in which It opened. Nearly all the principals and a number of the chorus people nave been engaged for next season. The company will be sent directly from New York to San Francisco, opening at the California Theatre early In September. I will sail for Europe on May 21 to arrange for a European season for this company, us It is Mr. Hill's Intention to Invade that country with this big colored organization." — wm. P. McBrlde, musical director, closed a successful season with tbe Keystone Dramatic Co., nt Peeksklll, N. ¥., and Is en- Joying a vacation wltb relatives In Olean, N. v., and 8t. Mary's, Pa. Mr. McBrlde will be musical director at Paxtang Park Theatre, Harrlsburg, Pa, beginning May 28. — Oscar Dane writes that he has Just completed his three weeks' stock engagement at tne Crawford Theatre, St. Louis. The re- vivals of "East Lynne," "Uncle Tom's Cabin," "The Two Orphans" and Mr. Dane's newest play, "Tbe Golden Past," Mr. Dane adds, broke all previous box office records at this house. The plays were presented by a ca- pable company. — Notes from the Dllger-Cornell Co.: We closed our third successful season at Niagara Kails, N. Y., May 9 and opened without los- ing a performance, for the Summer season, at Lyons, N. Y., May 11. Our time is all booked for next season. We have new plays, scenery and paper. Onr past season ran thirty-eight weeks, only losing three nights, on account of tbe closing of the Grand, at Beading, Pa. Our repertory Includes: "The Prince of Patches," "Minister's Brother," "A True Kentucklan," "Deadwood Dick," "Enemies for Life," "Wealth and Poverty," "The Dice of Death," "Pearl of Savoy," "The Sliver Dagger" and "Resurrection." Roster: Carl Ternon, C. C. Miller, Fred DII- ger, Wlllard Graham, W. E. Cornell, Chas. Newman, James V. Lewis, Roland Hill, Wm. Mason, Lillian Anderson, Marie Fellows and May and Lou King. — Notes from Price's Popular Players, under the direction of Jobn it. Price: We are touring Long Island. The company: Ed- win Young, Goldwln Patton, Jack Vernon, Lawrence Finch. Joseph Ward, Jobn R. I'rk-e, Lena De Lalgte, Kate Holland, Nellie Thomas, Little Edna and Baby Young. We are playing three night stands In the fol- lowing plays: "Indiana Folks," "Heart of the Sierras," "To Save Her Honor" and "Rip Van Winkle." — Notes from the Du Berg Comedy Co.: This popular company Is In Its tenth week of good business In Maine. Tbe universal verdict Is that we are the strongest company, and give the best satisfaction of any com- pany that has been through this country for years. The roster follows: Rose Tiffany, 1-oulne Robinson, Flora Frost, Jane Sanborn, Wilbur Symonds, J. Edrnond Balfour, Thomas W. Cody, John J. O'Donnoll, Jerome Nyban, Frederick Llndauer, John Felton, Chauncey A. Paige, W. C. Connors and George w. Moulton. We have three more weeks In Maine, and then we go Into New Brunswick and Nova Scotia for five weeks. Our sea- son will end tbe middle of August. '—William Stuart and Anna Holllnger closed 7 with the Grand Opera House Stock Co., at Memphis, Tenn., after a two years' engagement with that organisation. They went at once to St Louis to do the Exposi- tion. , —Edward N. Hoyt Is playing "Othello" In a few of the towns In northern New York, and reports meeting with success. — Eddie Barnes and Kittle Edwins close with the Lyceum Stock Co., after one hun- dred weeks of work, and open at Doling Park for week of May 18, then to St Louis for two weeks at the Broadway. Then they join the Otto Krause Co., at Pine Bluff, Ark., to finish the season, doing parts and special- ties. — J. A. West and wife (Minnie Pearl) closed a successful season of thirty-four weeks with B. C. Whitney's "In Convict's Stripes" Co., and will rest a few weeks at their home, at Detroit, before going to Du Bols, Pa., for a Summer season of ten weeks, opening about June 15. — Claude G. Wood, who closed, April 23, with Aubrey Stock Co. (Eastern), has joined Dot Karroll Summer stock company at Provi- dence, R. I., which opened at the Empire Theatre May 18. — George Hamilton and John C. Bloom, who are now touring Canada with the Heart of Texas," announce their engage- ment with a new melodrama next season, playing leads and heavies, respectively. Their season has been very successful, they report. — Notes from Bturgecn's "Monte Crltto" Co. (Robt. B. Blckle, manager) : We closed our senson at Galllpolls, O., April 30, having been obliged, on account of warm weather, to cancel two weeks of splendid time. The com- pany will so out again next season, opening enrly In September with a production, ana carrying fifteen people. Wo will play three night and week standB with only the larger one night stands The route Includes Canada, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Ohio territory. — Notes from Rentfrow's Jolly Pathfinders: Our business has been very good through New England. At Fttchburg, Mass., business was light on account of the very rainy weather. We opened our engagement there April 27, to big. business, but It rained every day tbe rest of the week. We made a jump from there to Rockland, Me., and did not arrive there until 4.55 p. v., on Monday, May 2: made our parade from the depot, and opened that night to a packed house, and business was big all the week.' Our new agent, B. C. Andrews, Is a hustler, and booms the show for all It Is worth. , —-William Henry Phllbrlck, comedian, and Jessie Ann Bowman, one of the Cardownle Sisters, were married at Syracuse. N. Y., on May 0. Both were members of "The Beauty Doctor" Co. „—Arthur Ritchie has closed with the Emma Banting Co., and la In his second week with Marks Bros.' Co., under the manage- ment of Joe Marks. _—Notes from Ogden's "Ten Nlghti In • Bar Room" Co.: We closed at Ishpemtng, Mich., and will open "Uncle Tonr under canvas shortly, The canvas, stage, scenery and everything will be new. A band of twelve, and orchestra of seven, will be car- r !Sr . u £ Offi?*" •>»» engaged a few of the old reliable "Tom" people. A number of hla present company will remain the coming season. — Blanche Bates and the entire "Darling of the Gods" Co., Including George Arllss, Al- bert Brunlng, Mr. and Mrs. Walcot, Eleanor Morettl, J. Harry Benrlmo, Eugene Ormonde, Harrison Armstrong, Hiss Lewis, Mrs. F. M. Bates and Miss Frederic! returned to New York last week, by special train, from Cin- cinnati, where tbe successful season of the Belasco play closed. Miss Bates Is soon to leave for Europe, and the other members of the company will rest, prior to beginning their extended season In the Belascc-Long drama of old Japan, at the St. Louis Expo- sition. Mr. Belasco has secured the Imperial Theatre, In that city, during the time of the big fair, and Miss Bates and Mr. Belasco's § reduction will be a theatrical feature of t. Louis during Its World's Exposition. — Notes from tbe "Was She to Blame?" Co.: We are still In Nebraska, doing a nice business, and all managers are asking for return dates. We play Erug's Theatre, Omaha, week of May 18-21, and will then go to the Black Hills for the Summer. Ros- ter: Jed Carlton, manager; Dave Stans- berry, stage manager; H, Edmunds, musical director; Jack Campbell, advance; Ed. Mel- vln, Leon Finch, Roscoe Slater, Anna Melvln, Lera Delston and Emma Jean Carlton. We opened In Minnesota last September, and have not loBt a performance. WALTER STETSON Has been In the profession since 1802, when he began his career playing a child role In "Paul Jones." with the Agnes Huntington Co. He continued on the dramatic stage until 1808, when he entered vaudeville, and played dates through the East and South, doing character specialties, Tbe season of 1896-7 he again went on tbe dramatic stage, where he continued for several seasons. In 1900 be returned to vaudeville, presenting his comedy sketches, "I want to Know. "A Fall- ing Star" and "Reuben's Dilemma," all written by himself. Since that time be has continued In vaudeville, and bis latest sketch, "A Villain Unmasked," has proved the most successful of any of his offerings. He In- tends making a short tonr with his own company, presenting "A Man of Mystery" and "A Vllla'n unmasked." — The tour of the "Good Old Summer Time" Company closed at St. Louis, Mo., May 1, after a succecssful season. Jule Del- mar, the manager of tbe company, returns to Celoron Park, Jamestown, N. Y., where the Summer season opens May 30. This Is bis tenth year at this resort. A number of novel amusements have been added, and the theatre will offer bigger vaudeville shows than ever before. Mr. Dolniar goes with the Shea Amusement Co. again In the Fall, hav- ing charge of one of the big musical come- dies which tbey Intend sending on tour. FRANK WHITMAN, The Original Dancing Violinist, who It Is said "begins where others have to stop," Is now playing leading vaudeville theatres In this country. — Earl L. Long, of Ft Wayne, Ind., who was ahead of the "Head Walters" Co. during the past season, recently underwent a very difficult operation for an affection of the right eye. The operation was very success- ful, and his eyesight was restored. — James K. Hackett closed bis season May 14, at Daly's Theatre, New York City. — Joseph Brooks will produce next season "Home Folks," a new play, by Chan. 'P. Dazey. The drama was suggested by James Whltcomb Riley's poem. — Maurice B. t'lke, an old time actor, was taken to Bellevue Hospital, New York, last week, and will probably be sent to tbe Actors' Home. — George W. Lederer has again filed a petition In bankruptcy, wltb known liabilities of $170,981, and no assets. — Fred Paulding arrived In New York from Nashville, Tenn., May 7. — Douglas Lloyd has gone to the stock company at Erie, Pa. — Will Whltecar goes to the Erie, Pa., stock for tbe Summer. — Notes from the Lillian Mason Co.: We opened our Rummer season at Wlllllams' The- atre, Chanute, Kan., April 4, and hava had only fair business, owing to bad weather. Miss Meson Is using a beautiful line of new paper, pictorial and block, which makes a great snowing, also carries her own special scenery, suitable for use on stages of any slse from large to small, and we find that by clearing houses of worn out scenery, and setting our stage with brlgbt and attractive settings, such as we carry, we always please our patrons. We have made two Important changes In our cist, Tom Fitch and bis wife, Julia Romalne, closing In Wichita, Kan., Mr. Fitch being succeeded by the young leading man, Carl J. Brlckert, whose work nas been highly complimented In his support of Miss Mason. Miss Romalne Is succeeded by Mamye McKay. Miss Mason prides herself on having one of tbe best dressed shows on the ronih Owing to tbe burning of tbe New Curtis Thea- tre, at Denver, where we were to have played week of May 22, we shall remain three weeks longer In Kansas, after which we go to Color- ado, playing through the mountains during July and August Then Wyoming and Utah, where we are booked solid until March next. The roster Is as follows: N. M. Vedder, man- ager; It. G. Norton, advance; Francis Mur- phy, stage manager; Genevieve Cunning, mu- sical director; w. F. Hack, stage carpenter; Lillian Mason, Gertrude Steele, Genevieve Cunning, Mamye McKay, Carl J. Brlckert, Forrest V. Zlmmer, Charlie Cunning, W. I'. Mack. N. M. Vedder and H. G. Norton. — Nat C. Goodwin and hla wife, Maxlne Elliott, sailed for Europe last week. — Helen K. Hay, mother of Baby Lucille, writes that upon the opening of the Rapids Theatre Stock Co., at Alexandria. La., Baby Lucille took seven calls for her singing. — Norma Whalley baa received a final de- cree annulling her marriage with J. Sbenie Mathews. It was signed by Judge Leven- trltt, of New York. — J. Frank Burke, leading man of Corse Payton's Comedy Co., was, while tbe co. was playing at Mlddletown, Conn., week of May 0, presented with a gold headed cane by Attorney J. J. Dempsey, on behalf of the members of the Mlddletown Lodge, B. P. O. Elks. — Violet Harney, who recently closed a pleasant and successful season as leading woman of the Corse Payton Stock Co., baa joined the Katberlne Rober Stock Co., play- ing Miss Kober's roles for the Summer months. — Walt Leslie, business manager of Gus Hill's "Happy Hooligan" Co., Is at his home in Brooklyn, utter a very successful season. Mr. Leslie will again be with Mr. Hill next season. — Notes from the Frank S, Davidson Co.: We closed a very successful season of thirty- nine weeks at La Rue, 0„ May 11. Next season we will open Aug. 15, at Cuyahoga Falls, 0. "Old Farmer Hopkins" will be pre- sented exclusively. A new and up to date version of the play Is being prepared, and an elaborate scenic outfit baa been built for it A band and orchestra will be carried. Mr. Davidson will spend the Summer at bis home, Cleveland, O., superintending all ar- rangements for the tonr. — Notes from the Dick Ferris Stock Co.: We will commence our fourth annual Summer engagement at the Boyd Theatre, Omaha, Sunday, May 22, opening In "A Gilded Fool." The company Is again under the management of 0. W. Winters, Mr. Ferris' general road manager. Marie Pavey will again head the company, supported by the following people: Harry Long, Jno. M. Sullivan, I'ete Ray- mond, Cecil Owen, Carl Caldwell, Oren John- son, Hempstead Prince, Mary Hill, Dollle Davis and Hattie Carmontelle. The engage- ment will continue until Aug. 20, wben the company will go on the road as tbe Grace Hayward Co. — Jobn Maurice Sullivan has been engaged for leads with tbe Ferris Summer stock at Boyd's Theatre, Omaha, Neb. — Roster of tbe reorganized Gardner-Vin- cent Co.: Frank H. Gardner, proprietor and manager; Claire Vincent, Leon Drown, Geo. MacNIehol, Sam Howard, Sam Brinley, [Cath- erine Klnsella, Stella Raymond, and E. J. Marzle, musical director. — Hay Southward has closed a successful season of forty weeks with "The King of De- tectives" Co. — The Claman Stock, In North Dakota, re- ports playing to S. R. 0. everywhere. — Notes from Wilson's "Uncle Tom's Cab- In" Co.: We have a 100 foot top, with 40 foot middle piece, and thirty lengths of seats. We have ten wagons, forty horses, put all people up at hotels, and stable our own ponies, horses and mules. We opened May 2, at Greenwich, N. Y„ and weather and busi- ness so far has been good. We will play Long Island for five weeks, then go Into Pennsyl- vania and New Jersey. — Madeline Wheeler has joined E. Law- rance Lee's "To Die at Dawn" Co. for the rest of the season. — Notes from the advance of Terry's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" tent show: W. G. Dickey, business manager: J. H. Carmody, agent; Ed. H. Jones, No. 2 agent, with four men. We are bound for tbe coast, over tbe Great Northern R. R. — Notes from Price's Popular Players: At popular prices we are touring Long Island, to excellent returns. Our opening bill, "In- diana Folks," sends them home with tbe "smile that won't come off," — "Tommy" Kress has given up the po- — Herman A. Sheldon, formerlv of the American Theatre Stock Co., who was obliged to give up playing about two years ago. on •count or poor health, will be given a benefit at his home, St Joseph, Mo., May 24. Tbe sitlon of advertising agent of the Metropoli- tan Theatre, Dulutn, Minn., to go ahead of the Olrard Theatre Stock Co. It opens May 23, at Faribault, Minn., using Dick Ferris' successful comedy drama, "My Jim," for an opening bill. — Notes from the Klock A- Abl Concert Co., now In Illinois: Business fair. The roster of tbe company is: Ed. and Georgle Ahl, Murphy and Louis, Klock and Klock, Bertha Brflflslifl w — Notes from "McFadden's Flats:" We visited British Columbia for the first time last week, and the performance was a reve- lation .to the people of that section of tbe British possessions. The company Is now en route East, on the Northern Pacific, and will reach Bt Louis the latter part of June, where It closes its season about the middle of July. This season the "Flats" has visited every State except three, and will be the longest season ever played by this company. Of the thirty two people that started In August only three have been changed. Thomas It. Henry Is the acting manager with tbe company, hav- ing been three years In that position. — Notes from the Ruble Theatre Co,: We will begin our tenth season early In August, headed by Freddie Slemmons, Leila Burner- lin, C. 8. Ruble and Eddie Morton, playing only tbe cities In tbe South. We will carry all special scenery, and a repertory of stand- ard pieces, and will have twenty people. — Margaret Robinson goes with Klralfy's St. Louis spectacle. — Joe H. Lee recently finished bis Eastern stock engagements, and Is playing a stock engagement at Cook's Park, Evansvllle, Ind., with Paducah, Ky., to follow. DUSTIN KARNUM, Whose portrait appears on the front page of this Issue, was born In Boston twenty-eight years ago. He began his career In the way of rirlnclpal parts with Margaret Mather, play- ng Shakespeare roles, for a year and a half. A year In stock followed this, during which he played heavy roles principally, lie next played Chevalier Ramsey, In "Marcelle." After that be went with Chauncey Olcott for a season and a half, returning afterwards to stock work for a couple of seasons. Ills re- cent success in the leading male role, In "The Virginian," is well known. His family are all more or less connected with the theatrical business, one brother being In a stock com- pany In San Francisco, while another brother Is playing the title role In "Ben Hur." ■ I um uuiuv, Ol. juscyu, mv., waf *-». AUV affair has been arranged under the auspices of the nambunrer Club, an organisation com- posed of Mr. Sheldon's friends. The use of the theatre and the services of all tbe at- taches have been donated. The play to be given Is "Rip Van Winkle." wltb Mr. Shel- don as Rip. The support Is to be composed entirely of amateurs. Though he has been fifteen years In the profession, this will be Mr. Sheldon's first appearance as an actor nt his home. WII.MAM WEST JR., Is a protege of George Primrose, who has, for some time past, been instructing him In tbe step dancing done by tbe Inte Wm. II. West, ana next season tbo young man will be added to Mr. Primrose's act, which will then Include tbe Foley Brothers, Mr. West nnd Mr. Prim- rose himself. Young Mr. West baa made good progress and Mr. Primrose prophesies a bright future for him. — Ernest Lamson and his manager, Ralph Plnkbam, arrived In town last week. Mr. Plnkham reports a successful season for his star. Mr. Lamson will remain In New York for a few days to arrange some details for next senson, and will then go to hla ranch In Arizona. ENGLAND'S LEADING VAUDEVILLE MANAGERS. HAItnY J. IUTCIHNH, The manager of England's first and finest va- riety theatre, "The Empire," holds tbe record for continuity of service as a manager. In the nlneteeu years that the bouse has bad ex- istence as tbe Empire, Mr. Hltchlns has held the management, and now capably he has used his position Is testified by tbe place of the Empire today. "Harry Hltchlns," as bis many friends call him. Is grey haired, but his step Is as light and buoyant a* bis manner Is cheerful and care-free. He Is a uatlve of London and was educated at the University School. On being launched upon the world, the course mapped out to him was finance, and he entered a London bank. Although not In the least bit congenial to tbe lad's taste, be admits today that It was, perhaps, a most fortunate embarkation, for tbe commercial knowledge he gained In early llfo has helped him In no small degree to contribute to the great success of tbe Empire. Becoming tired of using copying-presses, rullng-Icdgcrs, shov- eling gold, and rustling notes which were to provide food and frolic for others, Mr. Hltch- lns left tbo banking business and became a "mummer," Shortly afterwards, however, he took bis position In front of tbo house, and most successfully managed for various thea- tres. Among the brilliant successes wltb which he was connected were "Les Cloches de Cor- nevlllo," "Madame Favart," "La Mascotte," "Th* Great Divorce Case," "Truth," "Hot Water," "Betsy," and "Pink Dominoes," and last, but not least, tbe Innumerable phenom- enal successes at the Empire. Since the time that the first brick was laid, wben tbe first sound of the trowel was heard scraping up tbe first dab of mortar, tbe genial manager has watched over tbe destinies of the charm- ing Leicester Bquare palace of varieties, There Is no record In the history of music balls where one man has managed for so long and unbroken a period. In 1807 be was distin- guished by a recognition tbat bad never before been made. For tbe first and only time In the history of music hail entertainment, Her Majesty, Queen Victoria, commanded the Em- pire company to appear before her at Wind- sor. It was Mr. Hltchlns that presented them, and bo was not only accorded a per- sonal recognition to receive thanks, but had sent to him, through Sir Fleetwood Edwards, a magnificent diamond pin, which Mr. Hltch- lns proudly wears on state occasions. In 1003 the 8bah of Persia conferred upon him tbe distinguished order of tbe Lion and the Sun, In memory of a visit to the famous bouse on Leicester Square. Whenever you find a gen- eral surrounded by the same lieutenants year after year, you may be sure that there Is much that Is excellent on both sides, and the fact that J. Davis, tbo most courteous acting man- ager, can boast of a service of fourteen years under Mr. Hltchlns, Is no less a credit to him- self than to bis popular chief. — Notes from the Pauline Hammond Co.: We are In tbe sixth week of our Summer sea- son, and up to this date business his been very good: although wo are not placing the S. It O. sign out nightly or breaking records In every town, we have yet to have a losing week, and have carried off a few bouse rec- ords Mr. Whitman, our popular manager, has already placed an order for a new set of scenery to be used during our regular season, When finished, this will be one of tbe most complete repertory companies In tbe business, carrying all Its own scenery, properties, etc., everything. In fact, but the audience. Our bookings are most complete In the larger cities of tbe East until May 1, lOQC. Miss Hammond, our leading lady, is proving a great favorite through Maine, and Is receiving the highest praise by both press and public for her clever work. Daniel Roach Joined at Itockland, to play low comedy roles, end Is certainly making a big hit with bis clever specialties, especially his blackface) mono- logue. Our Summer company now numbers twelve people, The roster Is as follows: Clif- ton Whitman, manager; Edwin Viceroy, treas- urer: Geo, llasbrook, advance agent; Jos. Ranger, master of properties; Pauline Ham- mond, Geo. B. Bates, Ins May, Jack Andrus, Frankle Atherton, W. A. La Furnoy, Bernard Stephenson and Daniel Roach. — Notes from Stetson's big, double "Undo Tom's Cabin" Co., Northern: We closed our opera house season at Dututb, Minn., May 14. nfter a very successful season. Including n complete tour of the coast. The company will go under canvas, playing tho Northwest, this Summer. Everybody Is enjoying good health. — Notes from tbe Maud Henderson Co.: We ore now In the fourth week of our Spring nnd Summer season, which will extend Into next regular season, making n solid tour of two yours. Business la good, the perform- ances giving tbe best of satisfaction, and re- turn dates Doing asked for. Tbe S. It. 0. sign was displayed before eight o'clock at Tbree Rivers, Mich., on our opening night. We met many of our old friends during our stay, and at the close of our engagement ■ banquet was prepared for the entire company by Man- ager Lenbart, which was greatly enjoyed by all present Manager Lenhart has the best wishes of tho entire company. We expect to give him a return date In June. — Notes from tbe LondaloTheatre Co. (Hal Bnrbor, manager): This company closed a season of forty-six weeks at Rock Rapids, la., April 20, and It was one of tbe best seasons Mr. Barber has ever bad. Mr. and Mrs. Stork went to their home In Detroit, Mich.; Mr. nnd Mrs. Lucas Stroud left for their home at Stroud, Oklahoma; Chas. Ayers went to Hu- ron, S. D.; Wesley Wlnthrop and Hilly Lack- aye Joined the well known Willis Block Co., playing the Western cities, and Ur. Barber will leavo for Chicago about June 1, to secure plays and scenery for noxt season. — Frank A. Connor, who recently appeared as Lafleur, In the all star cast of "The Two Orphans," has been engaged by Manager Peter McCourt. of the McCourt Stock Co., Denver, Col., to play Juveniles and light comedy roles. beginning June 15. Mr. Connor appeared as Lord Crowley, In "Raftles," and the Count of Kcrvnn, In ''Tbo Sacrament of Judas," with Kyrle tlellew, during his long run In New York, and he will rejoin Mr. Bellow ngnln lu August for the Western tour of "Rattles." — W. A. Taylor, advance representative of the Cook-Cburch Stock Co,, baa been re- engaged for next season. Louis C. Oenckes and Charles Cook linvo also been re-engaged. — Claude II. Heliport, loading man the past season with tbe Carroll Comedy Co.. closed with that company May 18, and Joined tho Will A. Peters Stock Co,, at Letts Park, C'hnrlotte, N, C, to play leads and heavies, for the Summer season. — Roster of Marks Bros.' Co., A No. 1: Joe Marks, manager; Alex. Marks, repre- sentative; Ernie Marks, Harry Starr, Beau- mont Clnxton, Frank Fielder, Walter Scott Orelser, Arthur Ritchie, Frank French, Cbns. Aitlmlcr. Robert Turner, Herbert Itaynes, tho Great Romalne, contortionist; -Eddie Ho- ran, dancer: Agnes Archer, Kate Msrsden, Lizzie Oonzalles, Qoldie Farrier, Mabel Grace and Pnrdon. — The roster of Walter Frank's "Uncle 'Corn's Cabin" Co., under tent, Is as follows: Walter Frank, proprietor and manager; V. C. Wlgcrton, ngent; Besslo Howard, Alice Good- man, Kvallno Frank, J. F. Howard, Walter Erwood, Jack Harris, Horry Webb and Chas. Foster. Wo have four canvas men and carry n 00 foot top, with eighteen head of stock, Wo opened our season at Port Marlon, Pa., May 10. — Notes from the Imperial Comedy Co.: We opened at Preamie Isle, Me,, to good busi- ness: thence to Caribou, Mars Hill and Montlccllo, with the snmn result. We find that Maine promises good business, and In- tenn sticking. Our roster Includes: Marie Vane, Hilda Rossmnre, Julia Worth, Dorothy Reynolds, Edgar De Rouffe. Jack Thayer, Sidney Mason, Chas. Sheriff, Walter Arm- sled and Ralph Seymour. Executive staff: Edgar De liouffe, manager; Jack Thayer. stogo manager; Sidney Mason, props and transportation: Julia Worth, pianist i Chas. Sheriff, advance representative. — "Moloney's Wedding" closed a season of thirty-six weeks under the management of Daniel F. McCoy, having ployed all the prin- cipal cities of the middle East and Pacific coast. The noxt season opens Aug. IS, — n. a. Crawford wrles: "1 will present Jack S. Joffors, the comedian, and a select company, In the funny tbree act comedy, 'A Runaway Banker.' I am getting out a fine line of speclnl printing, selectod from some of tho most reliable show printers In the United States. New effects, scenery, etc.. will be used, and the company will go out In August, well equipped to please managers and audiences. Tho company will be made up of reliable people well known In the comedy world, and next season will witness on entirely now three act comedy." — Edwin F. Wentworth will present next season "The Town Officer," by B. V. Merrl- man, which will have Mr. Herrltnan In the title part. They have made a five years' con- tract. The play Is said to be a fine one, full of comedy and startling situations. Mr. Wentworth will open In August, playlm* first his circuit of twelve houses,' lie Is booked nearly solid for the coming season through New York State, Pennsylvania nnd Ohio. — Daisy Whipple will hereafter be known as Lou I no Kent. — Notes from Lincoln J. Klbbcy Stock Co.) We opened our Summer season May 0, at Tazewell, Va., under the management of Rlun Mountain Joe, to good business. We play three weeks In West Virginia, thsn to Evansvllle, Ind., for two weeks. Our repertory: "Down nt Martin's " "A Woman's Power," "A Modern Judas," "Two Orphans," "Kathleen" and "Whipple's Courtship," are pleasing tbe people PHILADELPHIA IIORSB SHOW AT WI8SAUIOKON HEIGHTS, Special Excursion Tlokela vln Penn- sylvania. Itallroadi The thirteenth annual open-air exhibition of tbe Philadelphia Horse Snow will be held on Ht. Martin's Green, Wlssshlckon Heights Sta- tion, Philadelphia, Hay 80 to June-4, Inclu- sive. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell special excursion tickets, Including coupon of admission, from New. York, Philadelphia, Kclvidore, Lancaster, Wilmington. West Ches- ter, Phoanlxvllle, and principal Intermediate stations (as well as stations on the Chestnut Hill Branch) to Wlssshlckon Heights Station, May 30 to June 4, good to return until June 0, 1004, Inclusive. Tbe grounds of tbe Philadelphia Horse Show Association are located Immediately on the Germantown and Chestnut Hill Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad, eleven miles from Broad Street Station.