The New York Clipper (June 1904)

392 THE NEW YOEK CUPPER. JUNE 18. HKW YORK CITY. Review nml Comment.—The relay niul cunl weather nf lilt week uldod materially In keeping up the patronage of the Indoor resorts remaining upon, A new resort, (ho Aerial Gariikxh (atop of the New Ajistku- dam Theatre), was dedicated Monday, June ii. The attraction was "A Little of Every- tiling," a vnudevlllc Clilerlulnmcnt, In three nrl.H, li.v J. J. Mc.Nnlly, which on that (late wna given its Inltlnl production. The nppiiltig was oitsplclous, toe place being j.ncked to Its capacity. IIamhkbbtein'h I'aiiaiuhk Itooi- Gardens also opened on that dntc, to capacity business. When It In loo cloriny to give the performance In the lust nnbicd resort, Mr. Hammcrsteln announces thut Hie show, will be given below, In tbe VicroniA Theatre.... On Monday, 0, Mayor McClolinn signed Alderman McCall's city or- (ilnnnce, regulating the eonstmctlon of new theatres. While tiic ordinance provides for no changes In theatres already In existence, It Imposes stringent and expensive require- ment* tor new buildings... .Saturday night, .lime. 11, saw the closing of the Lyric, the Victoiiia, the People's, the Dewhy and Ihc Corn a st Theatres The continued nt- Iriicllohs for week ending June 11 were: "Hit! I'niril Pout I M" ot tbo Casino, Itiiymonil 11 lli-beoek, In "The Yunkce Con- mil," at the Bhoahway; Willie-Collier at the Criterion, Hummer o|iern at Pboctor's FirrY-EloHTU STREET, "A 1,1111c of Every - tblng" at the Aerial (Hiipenh, "Tbe South- erners" ut the New Voiik, the J. 8. 'Dumb Orchestra ut the Madison Square Gaii- 1>i:n, mid Dc Wolf Hopper, In "Wang," nt ihc Lyme, the, last named closing on that (into The one week stands closing 11 were: "The Illnck Mask" at the Grand oi'i:iia lluuHK, and "Under Two Kings" at (he Wkst End ...... Variety entertainment was furulslied at Kbitii'8 Union Square-, 1'iiiicTOtt'n Twknty-third Street, Tony I'AHTUr'h, I'AKAIIIHH GARUBNH, the CltlCl.H, the DllWEY anil tin: COTIIAJI. IluilKll'H Jill- kkkm presented the usual lung list of curios, freaks and vaudeville. , <:ir«le Tlientre (Percy (1. Willlnms, iiiiiinigcr),—Xlie. announcements have been Issued that liiu present week closes the long and |trt>H|H<roiiM season of lilo:iOI of Ibis popular liniiie of refined vaudeville. It Is u pleasure lo Hole Hint Mr. Williams' efforts ,lu produce high class vnudcvillu In a liere- , lofore iniirled locality has inol with well ill 'served success. Iniporlunt cliuiiges In the thi'iilre, looking to Ihc comfort oml con- venli'iice ot his patrons, are contemplated iliirlug the Summer by Manager Williams. This week Jessie Mlllwurd, assisted by lluyd I'uliiiiiii, is presenting Ihc one act comedy, by Hartley Munners, entitled "A Queens .Messenger, In the siune url'stlc mnuuo.r which has pertained during Iht recent en- gagement at oilier clly vaudeville houses. John 0. Fisher's chiiiupiignc (lancers, n bevy of prolly hlrls from "The Silver Slipper, huh! a prominent position of the programme. Ilnlcomlie, Curtis and'Webb. In llielr , com- edy and singing skit, "A Winter Session," lira duplicating former successful uppour- iiihtR hero: tbo Flying llatbbuus, In a novel mid sensational act; Stlnson and Merlon, "Drillers in Nonsense:" llocy and Lee, lie- brew parody singers; Marlon Carson, vo-i enlist j Lurk" Ins and Patterson, singers inn! dam ci a; Carlos' dogs, and Ilia American vltugruph are- Included In the excellent bill I'm' ibis, tliu closing week of the season. Sfcw VnrU Theatre Hoof Gnrtlcn.— Wnyhiiru and Anderson's Hoof Show opened this elevated theatre June 111, mid u blgumll- ein-e gavu Indlentlons of being pleased with iniinv u( the features provided. It needs a discriminating shortening ot the programme Id give the necessary stimulation tu the entertainment, which, drugs In . lis early stages, pai'ilciiliii'ly during tbe concerts glvop by Gliiulni's ltnyal Murine Hand. Tills does not mean Unit I lie music provided by I lie baud was not good, fur as a matter ut fuel It was particularly meritorious, bill I ho ipiiiutlly. rtilher I bun the i|iiallly. was the undesirable feature. Hnsu Nuyuun's bountiful bird net lunitn a verllublu least for the eye, anil Mux Wnldruu, a female Impersonator, ami Herbert Ilrnoks, in a trunk trick, also ap|H<arctl. The MoUcltl Family, llallnn ucrhlnifs, five men and two women, per- formed some great teals 111 twisting and double stimersttiills from Hie shoulders and lu general ncrohiillc work, arousing, thereby vigorous expressions of favor. Glilelt's mu- sical dogs scored heavily, as Ihev always do. Ned Wuylmrn's Girls, In n series of dances and dlversllled numbers, clussliled on (lie pro- graianiu us "Incidents and "scenes," gave a snappy, pleasing enlcrlalnment, cnnsplcu- uits principally lieeause of the dauclng ublll- tles shown by tlieso score or moro of girls. The light effects shown nt Ihc aliening ot Ibis number were very effective, the Bingo sel was prolly. ami (lie colors In I lie cos- tumes, although they ran riot, were remark- nitty pleasing. The girls blacked .up Ilka the "Minstrel Misses" of Mr. Wayburn's curlier conceit, and did clogs, sang and behaved In n spr'glilly manner generally. Wayburn's "Ung" Scxtetle did very good work, wbllo Nellie V. Nichols, Josephine Davis and Tns- ciilt IiiiiI Ihc solo numbers, mid rendered them creditably. llulier'H Mum-urn (John II. Anderson, mummer).—At Uliber's this week Krncst Nl- xnrm s aerial act holds over mini her week as the fouiure In Hie curio halt. The liouso was well tilled Monday afternoon nud even- ing In witness his wonderful perfurmanve. Siniilev ami Madame Meyers are also held over from liisl week. lice. Ituhhlus. Wiisner. l'roi. Arvel and John Alexander also up- penred, lluslness Is still excellent in the thealre. I'linullHe ltmif liurileiiM (Oscar Iliun- incrstclii, manager).—Thn current hill iiiiaies: Pewltt, the mysterious fiivc: Paul Spiidonl, ('has. T. Aldrich Willy Zlnuncr- iiiun, Hie liaseh Sisters, Dice and Provost, I'olliiiVi anil Hurt. Hie lircul Kartell). Miiymc Iteinlnglou. Young and He Vole, and "Pursl- fullii," Including Emma Cams and Eleanor tiluiitlc Onrrteii (W, Kramer's Sons, niaungei's).—(fatal and Nelson, acrobats on revolving globes; the Fruwr Family, char- iielerlstlc noveltv dancers: Armour nud Hugulev, lu a singing sketch: Whltely .mil RelV the Dutchman nml sonbrelte, and I'rnf. Meyers' elncmiitogrnrh arc Ihc attractions for. this week, lM««w York Theatre (Kluw (c Krlnnger, inhniigora).—"The Southerners" opened Its fiini'lli week .luue III. < n«lui> (Sum S. & Lee Student, managers). -"HUT! Puiril Poof!!!" Is now In Its elm-en lb week. Criterion Tlientre (Charles Frnltmnn, inanageri.— 'William Collier, in "The Dli'ln- lor." entered upon Ills eleventh week Juno 111. MhiIUiiii Hqnare linrden. —"In Bcailll- ful Venice," J. S. Duss und his Metropolitan Orchestra, are now In their third week. Fiikii *'. Whitney bus made arrangements Willi the Shiiberl . Brother* by which the Casino will be given over In Hie production of Mr. Whitney's plays tor an iiidellnlte period. When the ran of "Plu\. Pan".; I'onf" (11114' Mr. Wbllnev will put on another mu- sical attraction to follow it. iirynni mane u goon viiinin. and tine nl given by the others of the, support, production was woll mounted and cost The cast: Hubert Hensalcr, 8. Miller ] Procter'* Firth Arenac Theatre (J. Austin Fynes, general manager).—"Fighting Hub," a four act comedy drama, by Hdwnra E. Hose, was given its first New York pro- duel Ion on June 111, with S. Miller Kent la- the title role, supported by the members of Hie house Btnck company. It is full-of thrilling situations, and the whirl of ad- ventures Into which its principal characters are forced Is ot the strenuous order, lo say J the least. Hut there Is a bright leaven of comedy to relieve the more intense moments, and tbe auditor Is kept well alert and corre- spondingly pleased throughout. The play tolls the story of Hob, a. son of a south American general who was kllcd while In command of his forces, and whose estate was confiscated, and of the son's flight with his impoverished mother to a Colorado town, and the struggle to regain the proud posi- tion which his father had always maintained. Hob finds employment as n telegraph opera- tor on the Colorado and Wostcrti iltaljrond, works his way through Yale, and Is.sought by tbe federal government lor a special mis- sion to Mexico, being sent to the self sums South American government where his father wns killed. There .he falls In lova with Prin- cess llelenc, after he bad saved her from dentil, only to find that she In nbont to be betrothed to one of the princes of the land. The International complications that ensue give additional dramatic interest to the slory. but after a most pulse stirring scries of adventures. Hob wins llolene, and all Is well. Sir. Kent played with dramatic fervor nud dash, and wns warmly applauded - for his work, tlie duel, with swords, in which he mid Chas. Halter Indulged, at Che finish of net three, being n capital conical, nnd arous- ing; '.'i-eat enthusiasm. Jessie Izctte did re- markably good emotional work, as she al- ways does, nnd Lillian Buckingham also gave n. splendidly rendered bit of acting. (Jcorge Hrynnt made a good villain, and fine nid was The costumed. —Jlor Kent; (oinln Hartley, II. Dudley Hnwlev; Cyrus Brown, Itapjey Holmes; Marshal MendW, George Hrynnt; General (farnla, Walter Mon- tague ; Colonel Brsza, Frederick Malcolm: Captain Morelo, George Howell; Lieutenant Illnnt-a, D. W. Murket.: Trooper Plcdro, Al- bert Veazle: Prime Konrnd, Chas. Salter: Itlnn, George Dixon; Manuel. Fred Power; Sandm, Walter Newman ; Carlos, Albert Rob- erts: Jiimcx, Jtillnn Heed: Princess Dulcinn, JcsbIo Izotfe ; Murltanu, Margaret Keamarc ; Countess Llzn, Lillian Buckingham; Delta, t'eccylle Mayer.* William If. Thompson Is the special feature, presenting "For Love's Sweet Sake," and the vaudeville bill In- cludes : Hen Welch, with his Hebrew act; St. Ongc Brothers, 'cyclists: Spauldlng. "the mini with tbo cuff;" Clinrlotle Hnvcnscroft, soprano: Hennelt and Itlch, "The German Hermits;" Dawson nnd White, in singing nud dancing, nnd the kaiatcclinoscope. I'nii-liir'n Twenty -third Street The- iilre (J. Austin Fynes. general nmnnger),— Hose Sin hi, who Is well known lu the legiti- mate brunch of the profession, mmle her vaudeville debut. June is, nt this house,',In a one net comedy of stage life, bv Jtimes Parlies, entitled "The Chorus Lndy." Miss Hindi's work therein was artistic and most ulcuslug In Its delineation'of character nnd lis shading, and her play proved a veritable gem. lis story Is well told, and holds the Interest tense throughout, while comedy lines which have the true ring are cleverly In- troduced. 'Phe scene Is laid In. the dressing mom of the Metropolitan ODera House, nnd the. chief personages in tho play are Mrs. Freddy Wcsfervcit,- of the "smart «et:" Tommy Noonnn, "props." and .Patricia O'Brien, of the chorus. Mrs. Wcstervclt Is mildly In love with the Rtar opera singer, nml under the pretense of being a girl In smirch of work fit the chorus, sho visits tha dressing room of Patricia, who la a alnngv, but well meaning chorus "lady." Patrlcln, under the Impression Hint Mrs. Westervcl't Is slninly a poor girl like herscli. anon tells her of the star singer's true character, of how lie nieuiiH to trample on the heart ot Mrs. Weatervo.lt, nnd of how he reallv loves her (Pntrlcln). Deeply hurt,, and yet brought to a gratifying sense of her own foolishness, Mrs. Weslorvolt revenls her Identity to I'lilrlclii, promises hi cast din slur singer's hunge frnui her heart, mid l'nli'iehi accepts the love of the warm hearted lough diamond, Nnonaii, the property intin. The set Is one of Ihe best short pieces shown in some time, and It should have a distinct success. Miss Stahl's conception of Ihe lllllcrule, simple hearted girl of the "rank und Die" was delight fill, and she made every lino effective. ICIInor Itlunchard und Trlneo Millar aided In Us Interpretation. The Magic Kellle, which Is still held over here, Is iin niindi of a success ns ever, nud seems to gain In interest each week, .tutin Kings- ley nnd Nelson LowIh furnished plentiful comedy In n fnrclnl skit culled "Her Uncle's Friend," which offered Mr. Lewis excellent opporlnnHies "for eccentric character play- ing and brought .Miss Klngsley prominently to the fore. May Nixon and llnrrv Pane assisted in lis acting. William Gerald and company nlso scored big with the sketch In slung culled "A Lucky Hurk," In which Mr. Gerald appeared as an odd type. The Stilly Family, which Includes two clever children, rondo a favorable impression in "An Interrupted Honeymoon," nnd the Del- more Sisters combined Instrumental and vocal selections Willi character changes, and pleased. Laura Hennelt was successful in her tnterpi'ctntlim of n guwky country girl, while thn McGrttth Brothel's, hnnjidsts: Gray nnd Orahmn. musical comedians: Thntnns K. Whltbrend, baritone: Gardiner and Thomas, In illustrated songs; Willlnms and Rlater, colored comedians, and William Thompson Davis, in monologue, also enter- tained well. The knluleehnoscopc continues. Verlnl (.nnleiiH (Klaw & Lrlniigcr, nuili- ngers>.-rr"A Little .of Everything" begun J iinn 1.1 Its second week to continued good business. I'liNlnr'n Thentrc (Tony Pnslor, inniiu- gerl.-—Willie It la not claimed that weather conditions must be favorable In order to bring out the full Pastor patronage, these conditions prevnlled on Monday. June 111. ami It wns difficult fur Intc, comers lo gain a posit Inn where It wns possible lo got a peep nt the stage during the first presenta- tion of the new bill. Lottie (Sltson nnd Hilly Hurl, lu their bright and nnnppy comedietta, "The Fly Flirt." hold the heiiil- llne position of Hie programme and right worthily did their efforts meet thn renulrc- meiils of Hull Important posit Inn. John anil Lillian Hoover are the added attraction, meeting with certain biioccsh in their Jug- gling and dancing net. There tire nlso sev- eral popular vaudeville features In thin week's bill, which Include Pierce and Malr.ee, who scored nicely In their refined singing urd dancing: John Miivnu and company, in "The Man Next Door: J. Francis Dooley. singing comedian: Mullen's performing dogs, lliiymun nnd Franklin, presenting "A Mat- tilinonltil Agency:" tluills nnd Kenny, duel- ists: Mr. nnd Mrs. Kdwni-d F.vnns, In "A Society Ijuly:" Hie Hlltonks, comedy iugglei's nnd rag pictures: Dolly nnd Wlf- Hsiri Bltuiford. ns "The Uiw Clerk and the Sniibrelle:" Mile. N'eleln. Illiislona nnd magic, and tho Anierlrnn vltngrnph. ltrimdwny Tlientre (A. W. Dingwall. manager)--— Raymond Wtrhenete, b» "The Yunkce Consul, entered on Ills seventeenth week June 18. • Tim AMMtcAM Amn.vt, Ahiiirhmknt Co.. of New York City, wns Incnrpornlcd June 4. to const ritel nnd operate appliances for nlr navigation on Ihe balloon principle, Ihe busi- ness lo he carried mi ns nn amusement. The i-uplltil Is $iMiil.Utiil. Illld. the dlieclurs Hie William W, llnfy. of lti'ooklvu. anil Jnsept) »'. Crauten nnd Charles C. Crniiteu, of New York-City. Proctor's l'lf ty-elKlitli Street The- atre (J, Austin Fynes, general manngcEl.— Tbo third week of the Summer, season of comic opera commenced June l.'l, When was Rresented "Tho Wedding Day." Dorothy lorlon, na Lucille D'Hcrblet, proved that she was a favorite, nnd had not been for- gotten sinre her Initial appearance at the commencement of the opera season. The various members of the company did con- scientious work, and showed careful train- ing. The entire performance was satisfactory, as was abundantly evidenced by the applause freouently nnd heartily bestowed. The cast: Polycop, William. Hlalstlell: Planchette, Frank Wooley; Due de Bouillon, John J. Huffnel; Hooul, Joseph W. Smith; Pomade, V. W. Shea; Souffle, II. W. White; Lam- bert. Hurry Torrlngtnn; Sergeant, N. II. Kcene; Hose Mnrie, Clnra Lnvine; Mndnmo De Muntbnxon. Tllllo Saillnger: Aunt Hor tense, Daisy Dean; Lucille D'Herb let, Do- rothy Morion: Renec, Becky McCormack; Courcy. Alice B. Clark: Vllllers, Marje Ma- son : Varney, Vnllie IOgor. Hunday's con- certs on Hie 12th, were succesafully given ns usuul. Next week, "The Wizard of- the Nile." Kclth'a Tlientre (K. V. Allice. general ninnngerJ.-^Mclntyre and Heath head the bill for this, their second week, presenting their well known and popular net, ."The Georgia Minstrels." Both of these veteran black face comedians were In excellent form, albeit they are ut the cloeo of u long season, and their efforts in a line of work In whlcu it Is conceded thut they are the truest ex- ponents, never met with more genuine ap- preciation from an audience which filled every seat of the pretty theatre. Summer draperies greet the eye gratefully here, and tbe uniforms of the attaches arc likewise of tho Summer hue and weight The redeco- rating of the Interior In cooling terra cotta Is completed, and the house Is In perfect chape for the Summer solstice. The excel- lent bill for the week also lists: The Empire City Quartet, comedians and vocalists; Mark .Sullivan, monologlst; the Heed Birds, in "Dodging tiic Dodgers," who were heartily welcomed, nnd scored their usuul success; Hoe and Broscbe, in their original comedy skit ; Mr. and Sirs. Unrry Thorne and com- pany, presenting "An Uptown Flat:" the Bros. Mnrtinc, comedy acrobats :. the Brit- tens, singers nnd dancers; Murphy nnd No- Inn. "The Two Irish Aldermon:' f Meaklri and McCnrty, black face comedians, "in a Dark- town Pint:" Marvelous Le Page, novelty Jug- gler, and the American blopraph. Grand Opera limine (John II. Springer, manager).—This week, which is the closing one .it this house, "Because She Loved" Is the bill. V. V. PnocTon and ins nitinB wore In an toutnmobllo accident on Saturday afternoon, June 4. which resulted In a painful, though not serious Injury to Mr. Proctor, and a few bruises to ills wife. The accident happened about a mile and a half outside of Rahway, N. J., while the couple were proceeding in the automobile from that place to Atlantic City. Mr. Proctor, In trying to avoid a col- lision with n buggy, which was driven by two ladles, turned too sharply and wrenched the tire olt one wheel of the auto, whereupon the machine overturned Into a deep ditch, throwing him about seven feet In the road- way, nnd carrying Mrs. Proctor over the em- bankment. Mr. Proctor received a bad frac- ture of the left nnklc, but Mrs. Proctor for- tunately sustained only a few bruises. After Mr. Proctor hnd been conveyed to tbe Co- lonir.i Country Club, which was near the scene of the accident, medical attendance wus soon secured, and he was made as comfortable na possible at the club house, Last week be was removed to his New York house, where he is now doing very well, although It Is ex- pected that be will be confined to bis home tor about.a month longer. \ ,■ ■ , Tiik Actors' Society or Asikrica held lis annual meeting ut tho Criterion Theatre, Thursday, June u. The nfflccrs elected for Ihe following year were: William Courtlelgh, president; Do Wolf Hopper, treasurer; Maldii Cralgen, secretary, and Israel A. Washburn, chairman of tho board .of, directors. The vacancies 'n tbe executive board were filled by the election ot Jnmes K. Huckctt, Henry Woodruff, John E. Kellerd. Frank Burheek, Ernest Lnmxoii. George D. Mrlnlyre, Edward McC'.-ibc, Bessie Taylor and Harold Unrtscll. lliii'lem. —At Proctor's One Hundred nnd Twenly-llflli Street Tlientre (J. Austin Fyues, manager) the slock company offering this week Is "Klcbclleu," with new and elaborate scenery and the full strength of Ihe company employed. That the perform- ance was of a most satisfactory nature wns evident by the approval of tho birge audi- ences nficruoiin mid night ot June l.'l, 'The vaudeville bill wns Johnson and Wells, the Gobi'st Sisters, Chinese Johnny Williams, Griiccyln Wbitclioiisc, and O. M. Mitchel. Wkst rbtn (George A. Illumenthal, man- ager*.—-'Siiplio," .wllli Una Abell Brlnker In the loudlug role. Is the offering for this week, and the utt ruction drew out a large attendance June 111. A most creditable per- formance wns given. Business lias been excellent during Hie past few weeks. Next week a repertory of plays will be given. Ift'inn; & KitAMON's Music Ham, (Ben Hiirtlg, iiittuagcr).—This house will remain open another week. The bill this week In- cludes: Hndle Furman, Barry and llnlvcrs, lean Edwards Klsemun, Mr. anil Mrs. Fred- crick Douglas. Ford and Wilson. Metropoli- tan Quintet, Eunice chirk Drake, soprano; Hilly Clifford, nnd the kluolograph. Tub Gotham closed -12. will open Aug. Hi. llrooklyn.—At the Oriihcum (Percy G. Willlnms, manager). —For the fourth week of the opera season here n splendid presentation of "The Slnglug Girl" opened June 13, with mi excellent.company, flno scenery nnd pretty cost nines. The three principal comedy rotes uro In the hands of Robert Lett, ltcrninn lllrsliberg, and • Jnmes Devlin. Business here for the past three weeks has been Bplendld. Next week, "Itob Hoy." , Watson's Cozy Counku (w. H. Watson. inniiiiger).—The burlesque offering tills week Is called "A High Old Time," and It Is n mix- ture nt mirth, melody nud music of tbe rol- licking sort. Elmer I'enley Is seen in a rolo thut. gives ample scope to his well known ca- pabilities us a fiiuiuuker, nnd W. II. Watson presents one of his Inimitable cliiiraclcrl/.n- tlons. Jciiueftn Dupre slugs some of the lat- est vocal successes, und the other members of the slock company are seen. There are new songo and dunces nud ensemble mituhors nr- ranged bv Edward H. Adams. In the vaude- ville ure Frey and Fields, Goldsmith and lloppe. Ned Dennett. The Sunday night con- concerts still continue to be popular. HniuiiTON' UtiAL'ii.—At tbe Music Hull (Win. T. flrover, manager) the season com- menced here lust Saturday, Juno 11, to a capacity business. This Is the sixth season I hut this well known theatrical manager has been associated here. The bin presented this week is cine consisting of many favorites, nnd names: Emmet Devoy, In "Tho Saintly Mr. Utilities;" the Three DitmondB, Wilton Broth- ers. Walter C Kelly, Do Onso Brothers, Daisy Duiuoni, Wlnclierman'n trained bears nud monkeys, nnd tbo vltagrnph. ' Next week tbe engagement of Charles Ilawtrey Is an- nounced. Cosby Isi.anti. —Dreamland bus outdoor features which provide good sport for lookers on. -The board walks on each side of the lagoon are cougested with people, who (Ind Interest In the excitement of those shooting the chutes. The Chllcoot Pass Ik also a fiiumuker for onlookers nnd It Is mil nil i inc. mi in on flight III sen hundreds of people blocking up the cuirnuec lo the puss. "Fighting Hie Flames" Is nmre thrilling than ever, and, It anything, more realistic, one of tho must Interesting ntttactlous is Krnnnus exhibition, "Our Boys In Blue.' This is an exhibition by experts, handling flicurins nnd mounted guns. The Infant Incubator building- Is dally In receipt; of new , specimens of diminutive humanity. Wormwood's dog nod monkey circus, An- drew Mack's fishing pond, the midget city, llostock's animal arena, the Fall of Pompeii, the haunted swing, C'cst a Hire, -Morris illusions, and the Santos Dninont airship also have their clientele. The vaudeville will be given on the plaza by the tower as usual, commencing Monday, 3, with a new bill. Marline and Bnlmn, Chinese comic acrobats, .the Great Lynch, swinging wire and ladder balancer; At. Walz. on his uur cycles, cycle wheel and skates; Howard Sisters, In songs, dances and character changes: La Belle, comedy juggler; the Bar- Iowcb, novelty gymnasts and sensational break away ladder; Raymond and Sortonla, novelty lady athletes. The open air attrac- tion:! on the lagoon side of the tower which have been presented for the past two weeks, are retained another week. Two Eu- ropean midget performers have been en- gaged for the Midget City Circus and the- atre. Princess Neuma, said to be an unusual performer on the trapeze, will appear in the circus, and in the theatre Princess Theresa will perform on tbe slack wire, and dance tbe serpentine dance a la Lo!c Ful- ler. Now that Dreamland's line of steamboats make regular dally trips from New York di- rect to the steel pier on the grounds, thou- sands lake advantage of the water route. The sail is enloyauie nnd refreshing, and costs no more than by tbo many trolley lines that start from Hie New York entrance to tbe Brooklyn Bridge. Luna Paiik (Thompson & Dundy, owners). —Fire and flames still seems lo be a most in- teresting attraction, and with Its many at- tractive and sensational exhibitions is at- tracting large crowds. Ernestine M. Galium, a young gymnast, will slide down a rope from the roof of one of the four story buildings oc the show. Alice, tbe chute shooting ele- phant, that swum to Statcn Island and was captured only to flee again, has been replaced by Punchl, a Ceylon beast, that makes the slide several times dally. The attractions at the Circus remain unchanged. Ring 1: Louis De Mott, Hobt. Stlckliey Jr., Mons. Vlnelln, Josle Ashton, Mile. Alexandrine, Kennebe), Ducrow nnd Lorenz, Slg. Spessurdy, Ring. 2 : Nnzndo, Gates nnd Nelson, Carlos nnd Sliver- ton, the Zoellus, Zoln. Ring It: The Whirling Zolns, Prof. Lavell. the Snntlor Trio, Ihe Chamheroys, and Senor Domingo. Wit, Hill, with his dare devil high wire net, Is creating much talk. The Five Flying Herberts arc also very popular. Henderson's Mpsic Halt, (F. B. Hender- son, manager).—Excellent bills are being presented here weekly, and this week nn- otber popular one is given, Including: Ker- sey's myropbone. Sparrow, Keeley Brothers nnd Belmont, Majestic Musical Four, Hodges nnd Luunchmerc, Hates Sluslcnl Trio, Throe Mim-enos. Do Vne Sisters, Bobbins and Trennemnn, Vnlreno Brothers, Hayes nnd Wynne, Myers nnd Rose. Then aud Camille, Ln Jess,. Bert Baker. May Curtis, Charlotte Coote, and Llllle Held. 4«» NEW YORK STATU. Iltiffnlo.—At Ihc Star Theatre. JiNtnagcr Walter S. Baldwin Is this week presenting "Thclma." "Iloodmnn Blind" is announced for week ot .tune 20. "The Three Muske- teers" drew substantial gatherings last week. LAI'AYRTTK Tiikatre (Charles M. Hngg, manager).—The burlesaue company, consist- ing of Charles Fnlke, Joe Fields, Caprice It. Lewis. Charles Robinson, Bessie Clifford, Hilly Cook, Jack Boyce, Marie Richmond aud others, U enjoying a good degree of pros- perity. Athletic Pjuik (Robert V. Walter, man- ngcr).—Baker and Lynn, In "The Electric Hoy;" Petcblng Brothers, John F. Clark, St. John and Lc Fevre, Martin and Qulgg, and Tommy Hayes are In Ihe tlieiitro this week. The beautifully llliimlnnled grounds and varied attractions thereon were gener- ously patronized lust week, especially- the "Figure 8" cars. SiiK.v's Gaiiuen Theatre. —Ceo. I [anion nnd sons, Julius Tnnnen, Clayton White nnd Marie Stuart Co., Jnmes Richmond Glcnroy, Orvlllc nnd Frank, John.and Bcrlhu Oleusou nnd Fred Houlihan. M'trlow. Pliinkett nnd Co.. Russell nnd Buckley form this week's good bill. Patronage is still good here. ■ Albany.—At Ilnrmnuus Rleocker Hall (If. It. Jacobs, manager) the Kingdon-Courtenny Stock Co. hud another very successful week. "The Sijalro of Dnnies" was very elaborately put on June (1-8, nnd was acted to the en- tire satisfaction of large audiences. "Glnrl- ana" pleused equally largo houses ll-l 1. This company will continue, giving "Under tuc Hod Robe" 13-18. Proctor's Tueatiib (Howard (irubam, resident manager).—This house also has a successful Summer season uhend of It, ap- parently, wllli Its slock company. Lust week "The Club Friend," with a curtain raiser, lu which Frederic Hoiid was cast, entitled "Two Men nud n Girl." Uniformly largo audiences enmc here both afternoon nnd evening. The bill for Hi nnd week is "Mr. Barnes of New York." Notes. —The Empire Theatre Is closed for the season Lagoon Island has concerts dally, with other amusements At Elec- tric Park, band concerts nnd a vaudeville performance ln the rustic I ileal re afternoon and avculng draw big crowds. *—* NEW jiiinsi:v. ngcrs).—Good business continues as tha lot of the Huntley-Moorq-Stock Co. SriMn.KcitASB Pi kb (Gllea . W. Clemen), manager).—Excellent: business prevails here Announced for week of ,.13: Joe Watson, i:ifltb and Willie Mart, Plhtlrd and UalTey Tony Baker, Cbadwlck Duo, Harry A. Ellis, May Parker. DnvLE's ■ Pavilion Tiieatrh (Frank Goldie, manager).—This bouse reopens for the Summer 13, with the following people- The Five Flying Blcketts, Bice and Elmer, Norma Wills aud Montlc Collins, the Three .Tolly Jacksons, Kennedy and Evans, the Three Lc Moines, John S. Kenzctta nnd Harry Ln Rue, Dick Gorman and Nellie Leonard, Edward and Nettle Masse. William W. Collon and Jean It. narrow, Lola Bigger and Minnie - Dreher, John T. Hanson anu Muybcllc Drew. Hughes and Hazletou, ihu Wilsons, Dancing Doyle, Mtirry Ferguson and Alma Dupree, the Carlson brothers, the Two De Acos, the Denctte Sisters, Hurry Cotirtlnnd. Ouvkrnator's pavilion Tiibatrr (Mid Fern, imanager).—The same good business rules at this resort. < For. week of IS: Dunn and Evelyn, Walter Beemer and his Juggllnc; girl, the Valdlngs, Lena and Bertie Allen, tne Vnnes, Brobst Trio, York nnd Herbert Trio, W. F. Fellon, Potts and Potts, Miller, ship Sisters, the Bridges. Dalscy Linden, the Thompsons, Hose Thclmer, Fronds Wood, demons and Masscy, Thompson and Thomas, the Garibaldi Trio, Ihc Webb Fam- ily, and Marlow and Dunham Trio. srnBi, Pun Casino (J. Bothnell, malin- ger).—Murphy & Gibsons Minstrels remain to big houses nightly. Noi'K.—The Johnstown Flood opened Its magnificent new quarters here 7, and tre- mendous business has prevailed since that date. Newark.—At Proctor's Theatre (J. Aus- tin Fynes. general manager), this being tho only house open through the Summer, a gen- erous portion of business occurs each week, nnd Interesting hills uro well received. Clarice Vance. In her eoon songs: Mason and Fran- cis, lu "An Old Mun's Darling."..and the Mncbans. club jugglers, bend tha prcseut week's contingent, which In full names: Win. Howe. Brooks Brothers, Swift and Burton, and Emerson and Stone. W, II. Thompson did not appear last week. Frank Bush, and the Gcbest Sisters were specially fuvorcd tli rough tbo week. Electric Pabk (C. A. Diniliip. manager). —This resort has opened auspiciously for the second season, und Is gaining in popu- larity as tho warm weather advances. Tho American Operu Co. Is giving n pleasing se- lection of tbo stnndurd operas, which arc attracting marked attention. The side at- tractions nre getting In shape and It only needs tho hot weather to'stlmulalc business. Notes. —Ethel Browning, recently of tho Columbia Stock Co., Is appearing nt tho Peaks Island Theatre, Portland, Mo Annn Lnyng has Joined Hie Hyperion stock. of New Ilavcn Townee Bill's Wild West Show drew crowds at two perform- ances here Saturday, 11 Plans werc„ approved last week for the changes ln Proc- * tor's, P.lnney's, Wnldmann's and the Newark theatres, complying with the tire ordinance. Atlantic Clly—At the Ocean Pier Tlie- ntre (Harry DT.sta, representative) "The Worst Woman in London" closed a good week here June .11. "The Policy Players,'' with Ernest llogan, week of l.'l. Ocean Pier Music Hall (Hurry D'Esln, representative!.—Excellent business rules nt every performance. Billed for week of 1,1: McWattors and Tyson, Estclla Wordette, Wll- Inrd's Pinafore Minstrels, Ihc Bnrliclieis, Lyuns. Alrayuo's Boston terriers, Rhnmles' marionette theatre. Edison's klnetogrnph. iX'ean Pius Maiiixi: Hall (Harry D'Estn. representnlive) opens 111. with the llelil" Trmipo of Hussion singers mil dnucers. and Ihe Hebrew enke walkers. ' Savoy Tiikatre (Huutley & Moose, man- I'atcnon,—With a beautiful park located within easy reach ot'the city, and facilities for accommodating an audience of 1.0(H) per- sons in the main tent, Edward Harlow, pro- prietor, and Harry C. Stone, the veteran man- ager, ore prepared for big business at Bur- low's Ryle Park this season. . The. park. which contains the Hudson River League baseball grounds, Is situated nbout three miles above Patersoo, and Is on Hie banks of the Passaic River. It was opened the llrsl week In June, and business was fair, considering the stormy days which ushered In the mouth. Last week good sized audiences were re- reived and expressed pleasure, at the enter- tainment provided by Marvelll and Lorain, Viola Woods, Weston and Do Voe, Frank F. Mills, the bioscope nnd song slides. Hoy's Royal Marionettes arc underlined for the cur- rent week. Buou Tiikatre (J. Henry Rowley, malin- ger).— Audio's Summer stock company bus taken well with patrons of this house. The new Henry Burlesquers, white nud colored performers, arc appearing in conjunction with the slock company this week. ■ l'Kscii.tNoa.—The outdoor carnival forth-; benefit of tho General Hospital opened op I be lingers' tract, June HI, and Is to continue for two weeks. From twenty to thirty profes- sional attractions are on Hie grounds. » Trenton.—At Spring Lake Park week of June 0: J. C- Koch, leader; Irvln It. Wullon, Welch and Btiny, Con my and Mark, Comfort, Mack nud Comfort, the liiugruuh. , Hooked for 13 aud week: The, threat van Ilaiiff, Hi-others La Tell, Carey and Colter Trio, Walter Daniels. Park Theatre (Riley & Harris, mana- gers*.—This resort opens Ki with Guy and Graham, Levlnc and Alma, Niblo and Riley, Kiithryne Mlley, Bert Fuller. Mercer Plkasurh Park opens 13, -Willi vaudeville. , ♦»» MISSOURI. St. Louis.—The weather week of June Ci was nil that could be desired, und in coii- seipicnce everything in Ihe amusement line prospered. • . Wobli/s Fair. —The attendance here week of' 5 was tremendous. Wednesday, 8, was the-parade and corcmonies attendant mi the arrival of the Liberty Bell from -Philadel- phia Thousands of people crowded around the historic boll at every stop of the pa- rade and wlthlu the grounds tuc attendsneo was enormous. The "Pike" enjoys thn prof- its coming Willi good weather, and last week's-reports from the concessionaires wcrer almost all encouraging. The Cl|lt Dwellers, under Hie shrewd mamigvmcnt of «* Mtiu- rlcQ Tobln, is doubtless fo Ihc good. 'I'hln concession bus an-artificial cliff HJ0.fr. high, in which tbe homes of tbe (Tiff Dwellers ure. The public can climb ,it. and witness llm curious home keeping of these,atrange iieopiu. Farther on Is a thealre In -which the in dlaos give their dances. "Jerusalem la another big concession that should prove u winner, it is under the management of W. D; Miles,- and W. C. Sbanklln is press rep- resentative. | It covers a very large space, constituting a walled city In itself. This buildings are nil Tcprodtiotious oi' genuine buildings there, and It is peopled by. the gatherings native to the place. Amqug the amusement people themselves, thjugs are certainly .lively.. Afternoon ot it, a water- pipe burst In "Fair .Japan," and K>,000 damage resulted before the water could bo turned ofT, according to Hie manager.. > Chnthhy (P. Short, manager).—"A Girl from Dlxlo" played hero week of ti, to largo nnd appreciative audiences. It will continue its run Indcunilcly, Beatrix Bronte,. Essie Lyons, Olgn May, Victory Gale, Clifford Leigh nnd D. L. Don were some of the prin- cipals who mudc good. . Olymi-ic (P. Short, manager).—"A Coun- try Girl'.' played to average houses week of 6, closing 11. Tho house, will be dark mil 11 some time hi August, opening for tbe Full rush ut the fair, i CiiAWruxo (O. T. Crawford, manager).— "Qtilury Adams Sawyer" begins the sixth week of Its engagement at Crawford's, week of. 12, and. will probably stay two weeks longer. Week of & saw big crowds. IIAvi.tN's (Win. Uiircn, manugcr).—Huv- Iln's closed 4, until next season. It will open in the eurly Fall. iMfKitiAL (D. IS. Russell, monnger).—The Imperlnl closed 4, after n season of forty- three weeks, the longest nnd most succcHful in Its history. It will reopen Aug. 1, with Blanche Bates, In "Tho Darling of the Gods." Stanharii (Leo Rolehonbuch. msnnger).— This week's offering Is the Merry, Maidens, opening 12. Week of 0 offered tho Chorry Blossoms. .... iiiuiii.anhs (Col. Hopkins, manager).— Week of 12, a good vaudeville bill Is offered, heeded by ,1ns. J. Corbett, who Is very popu- lar with st. Louisiana Other favorite* are: Clara and Arthur Rr.llerliil, Rclss Brothers, Fred nnd Annie Pclot and Haynie Shocke.v. Week of 5 .offered Mme. MantclII, Koo Mat- thews, Clayton, Jenkins and jlnsper, Mart. 1 - ncttl, and Grossl. Attendance hero was very 6oed. West Exn Heights (Font Farnlmm, man nger).—Week of 12 the Heights offered "Three Jolly Sports." The bill for week of 6 was "The Hot Air Club," a burlesque put on by Hie slock company. Delmay Sisters, Cnmlllo Calhoun, nnd, the Blondeiielles nre performers Hint have been udded to the list sinen the tlrst of tho week. It played lo fair business. M.'NiriN'K Park (Arriitc M. Cox. nmnn- ger I—tin the programme this week.nr<:. Colby and Way. John A. West the .Musical Brownie, Mr. and Mrs. Jock Burcb. • Fergu- son ami Pnssmorc, nnd the Three Wnlseys. Week of f> Included Hugh Stanton nnd Co.. Arthur Rlghv, Meebon \ dog circus. May Walsh and Richards, nud all were well re- ceived. Delmah Garden (J. C, Jnnnopnuln, man- ager).—lllram Hayes' "Louisiana" • *a -grow-