The New York Clipper (July 1904)

July & THE} iNTSW YORK CLIPPER. 44» MEOfOBD BoULKVAHD TltKATRf) (J. W. Gor- man, manager). — Mnnager Gorman offers tbla week the following cutcrtnlnerH: Bell- man and Moore, Heed and Blrnw, Pearl Dun- forth,, and the komograph. . ,-.- NicKblodkw (L. B. Walker manager).— The feature In the curio bulla this week Is Arlrona Jack's company of rough riders, who Introduce rifle shooting; Mexican.knife throw lug, .roping and fancy lessoning, and other sports and pastimes of frontier life; Olo, queen of magic; Mile. Oullette, fat woman; January Jacobs, expansionist, and uaual contest between a half-dozen pretty flrla are other curio cards. Stage: George •latte, Wilfred Dumont, Uattle Dixie, and West end Hair. Notes. —Manager Jno. B. Schoeltel has se- cured the Herald Square Theatre, In New York, for the presentation, on Nor, 28, of Nance O'Neli, for an indefinite period, In lier repertory of classic plays, and a num- ber of new dramatic works Charles J. Rich and family will spend tho Sum- mer at the Wentworth, at New Castle, N. II........-Mary Sanders, of the Castle Square Company, galls July'14 fbr K a rope Gertrude Uulnlan, of "The Sultan of Sulu" Co., Is vacationing at Glou- cester viola 10. Aiken, daughter of Frank 13. Aiken, was married In this city recently, to E. Day Baker There Is a possibility (bat Lillian Lawrence will be a member of the Castle Square Company again next season John F. Webber, of the Castle Square Stock, has accepted a sketch from a Boston attorney, and will re-enter vaudeville Sept. 0, opening In Chicago on the Orpheum circuit Denman Matey, of "The Isle of Spice," sprained his ankle dur- ing the Wednesday matinee performance Inst week, nml James Phclan took his place at a moment's notice, and made a hit.... .Phyllis L. BoHtwIck, of Koxbury, who recently closed a successful season with "Qulncy Adams Sawyer" Co., has ■ been re-engaged to play Llndy Putnam J. C. Patrick and J. G. Stewart, two widely known theatrical men, of this city, have opened a vaudeville agency, with offices on Tremont How, to be known as the New York Vaudeville Exchange Charles Giiyer, of this city, is among those who have been re-engaged to play principal roles in next season's production of "Unties In Toy land." Manager Charles Waldron. of the Palace, has sold his roadster, Barrel Boy, and has purchased a 1 trotter named Chestnut King. He will use the latter at his Summer home at Wlnthrop Henry W. Havnge's production of "Parsifal' 'In English Is now completed, and the entire cast has been formed. The first representation of tho Wagner music drama will be given in this city Oct 10....B. C. Whitney was In town last week, and expressed himself bb highly pleased at the way his "Isle of Spice" had been received,In this city. New Bedford.—The event of the Rum- mer season was the appearnnce here, June -7, of Ben Greet's Company of English play- ers, who gave two open air performances on the Both estate, which was transformed Into n bower of beauty for the occasion. Tho novelty, here of an open ulr Shakeaiiearcun Iii-oiIik tIon served as u potent factor In nlnglng out one of tho largest audiences ever assembled at a local theatrical per- formance, and to say that every ono was de- lighted la but a faint expression of the pleasure derived. "As You Like It" waa presented at the matinee, and "A Midsum- mer Night's Dream" at the evening perform- ance Kdltha Wynne Mathlsou, the leading Imly, wiih excellent. She has been seen hero before, and was accorded a most hearty re- ception. The other members of the company lent her good nld. The affair waa arranged by .he woman'H board of tho St. Luke's Ilos- {iltul, which Institution derived substantial tenetlt. SuiHDV'a PnnaifAMt] fem Thhatrh (David' It. Bufflnton, manager).—"MJchaol ntrogoff" was given u good presentation daring the past week by the Buftlnton Stock Co. The current week's play Is "The Streets of New York." ■ • SiiDniiv'n Hi.iot: Tiiimtiik (Theodore B. Baylies, manager).—This house was occupied June 2,8, 20, by the "Mother Goose Jubilee," under the direction of Mrs. L. E. Orth. Tho opera was presented In three nets, and the Interpretation reltccts much credit upon all concerned, as the object was n most worthy one—for the benefit of the Emergency Hos- pital. Patronage was large. Notes. —Lincoln Park (Isanc W. Phelps. manager).—All the outdoor amusements will bo presented week of July 4, Including a vaudeville performance, which will be con- tinued throughout the Summer season. Clnm bakes, boating, fishing and howling aro the present attractions Pawnee Bill's Wild West aggregation will pay.this city Its first visit July 2(1 Georgo Holt has resigned from the BuOlnton Stock Co,, und gone to New York. I Lowell.—The parks have not bad very food business during the past week owlug o much rainy weather, although tho con- certs, June 28, drew big crowds. There will be extra attractions for the Fourth of July. Lakevlew Park and Canobte Park will give llrework displays nnd band concerts. Lakevikw Tiikatug (J. J. Flynn, mana- ger) .—This house opened June 27 with Tal- bot and ttbdgers, Fred Stuber, the Mngln- h-.vs, Lillian Leroy Murtha, and Burns und Charcoal, , Inclement weather affected the attendance somewhat,, but the entertainment was very acceptable. Canobir Lin Paiik Tuhatub (New Hampshire Traction Co., mnnagers).-—Gnr- rann'fl "Olympla" entertained at tho open- ing of this park theatre, the Hickman Broth- ers heading the list. Business good. Cur- rent: The Tuxedo Specialty Co., including the Three Keatons, the Village Choir. Kim- ball nnd Donovan, Bedford and Winchester, and Ward and Raymond. •Hampton Bbach Casino (Wm. H. Phln- ney, manuger).—This theatre by the sea opened Its season 27, with J. W. Gorman's CooiedlanB, In "A Glorious Time." Business has been very good. Current: Gllroy, Hnyncs and Montgomery, Krunk nnd Mattlc Walsh, Lester and Kellet, the Cralgs, and Fredericks and his trained pony, Don. Mention-. —"The Pike," In City Park, will have Its usual varied list of entertainment July 2-4. the principal being L. B. Walker's Beautiful Orient, and L. B. Walker's Laugh- ing Gallery, Prof. Chun. Walcott'a Snake Mu- seum, Frank Bum anil Stephen Palcnaudo doing the openings, and G. A. Gull let's Ma- rine Museum. Worcester.—At the Worcester Theatre (Felix B. Wcndelschnefer, manage) week of July 4, the New York Players will produco (barley's Aunt," John Ualy Murphy as- miming the role of Lord Bnbberly, in which he utiulu a success a few years ago. T. M. Hunter, the aetor-manngcr. was to assume the role of Did Spetteguc, but owing to the painful accident which he experienced June ■M. In "The Jilt," the role will be aBsmned •'v Mr. Breeso, the company's lending man. Mr. IlrecBe, as had been planned previously, will also appear In his skit, "Twenty Min- utes with Edmund Breese," which took so well at Keith's. Later (Wot. Consol, St. Ry. Co., mana- gers)—Week of, July 4, J. W. Gorman's Imperial Minstrels will be the attraction. Last w«ok this out of door theatre wag more or less hampered by Inclement weather. ' » ■ North Admin At noosac Vnllcy Park (win. P. Meade, manager), Joseph Flynn's Park Minstrels, week of 27, attracted large crowds, nnd gave excellent. Rntlsfnctlon. The company included: Fluley anil Buike, Cook "nd Hail, J. w. Harrington. Ban Simmons, Jimniy Gornutu, and had tlielr own orches- tra. Hue: The Casino Comedy Co. week of July 4. The company Includes: Heed's acro- batic dons, West and Williams, the Ulclics, Henry Wnltc, nnd Juniper and Haves. 7 Sn,. Bautki.lb's Crocus will exhibit hero July 18.1 Sam J, Banks, contracting agent for this circus, was In the city- July 1. The advertising car also arrived on that date, and the city is being heavily billed. ! » ' I Taunton.—At Sabbathv Park (Jos. J. * lynn, manager) the New York Specialty Co. opened the Benson June 27, and business started off well. For the week of July 4 "Jack nnd the Beanstalk" will be given. The company Includes: George nnd John Gorman, James Gilbert, Hoee I .a Hue and a largo chorus, Talaqurua Park (Jos. J. Flynn, mana- ger).—The Past laic Specialty oC. Is due for week of July 4. The company consists of I he following members: Talbot nnd lingers, Fred Stauber, Anderson nnd Briggs, the Ma- glnleys, Lillian Ltroy Murtha and Joru It. Huime. This park has been added to the J. J. Flynn circuit. Holjroke. — At Mountain Park Casino (Louis Pelllsaler, manager) "Turned Up" was given a very satisfactory production by the new stock company week of June 27. The specialties Introduced were also pleasing. For the week of July, 4, "Kathleen iilavourneen" will be produced. «»» OHIO. Cincinnati,—Another week of real Sum- mer weather brought joy to the gates of the breathing spots where amusement rules. Great preparations for the celebration of the Fourth or July have been made at all the resorts. The bathing beaches have "cut In" on some of the older parks, but with possibly one exception fortune is. smiling on all the directors of them. CtiKSTKit Park (I. M. Martin, manager). —The Chester Park Opera Co. will put on "El Cnpltan" July ft, During the past week "The Mocking Bird" was most acceptably Sresented, to the delight of large audiences. inrion Stanley appeared in the role tbnt fitted Mahellc Oilman so snugly, and ber heroic efforts snved the earlier performances. In the Vaudeville Theatre the . Hoyal Ja- panese Acrobats, the Robinson-Sisters, Don Gordon and Bud Farnum are to appear. Last week's show was good, the Four Nelsous Sroving a magnetic card. Tho Tuxedo La- ics' Band Is repeating successes of earlier seasons. Ludlow Laooon (J. J. Weaver, managerl. —The Lagoon Stock Co., directed by Fred- erick Noonan, will put on "Our lteglraent" ;i. Lost week Sydney Grundy'B clever comedy, "Home Comforts," was staged, with Mr Noonan In the role of Felix Fcsthcrstono. A new feature nt this resort Is the exhibition of n war balloon by Prof. Hutchinson, who ascends and then drops back to earth by the parachute route. Coney 1st. ami (W. E. ('lark, manager),— At the little Como Vaudeville Theatre 3: Morris Manley, the Eldons, Bonitutta, Cnsiid and De Verne, and Muster Prankle Grace and Co. will provide the new bill. Biirkhardt and Berry were the greatest fun makers last week. Tub Zoo (Walter Draper, secretary).—In- nes and his band are to come :i for it two weeks' engagemeut. John ('. Weber's mili- tary band played u successful return engage- ment last week. Summer Chat. —William T. Sueehnn, with Joseph Murphy, Is spending his vacation ut the old home. He may be. found In the cost or Marco Polo, which will be revived at the Zoo, 17 1.in enz Unpen back, sun of tho fumed Curl, was In Clnclnitntl, m miifc from St. Louis to New York. While hern hu wus the guest of the Zoo's superintendent, Sol, Wephiiu Lydla Knott has made u favorable impression by her ■ clever work with the Lagoon Stock Co.'.,. .Chevalier Pier Adolfo Tlrludelll, the Cincinnati composer, now abroad, was presented to the King and Queen of England at a recent stnte concert flven at Buckingham Palace. He Is now In .ondon. .. ,A. J. Boex Is training the chorus In Marco Polo. Glsela Weber, Ernest W, Bale, Dell Martin Kendall, and Clarence Ailler were Cincinnati musicians who appeared in a re- cent cencert ut Columbus, 0 At the Norwood Auditorium, June 30, tho Norwood Dramatic Club presented "A Chinese Puzzle," with Ititymond Lit tell. Eugene Chambers. George Cougulln, Leo Flnkle, Hazel Haines, Jennie McDowell, Glen Scliwegtnau, Lclu Mnnoghiin, Alice Chambers, Rutli Cougbllu, John Feck mid Kusscll Morgan In the cast. a Yuiiiigxtowii.—At Idora Park Cuslno Theatre (E. Stanley, manager) the weather Is quite unfavorable, which hus hail lis ef- fect. Bill for the rnrrent week: The Mc- < nmi Family, .lames Irwin. William* ami Mel- bourne, and Itanzetta und Be l4iurc. Attend- ance Is good when the weather permits. Avon Park (Jos. W, Woks, nmnngur).— Bill for week of July 4: Milo and Maud Wood, Oil Slcwurt, Sallle Uiindull, Cal Duu- ciiu. und While and Hlmouds,. Nutbs.' —Manager Peter Klce and wife have returned from Nuw York after a two weeks' visit Jos. Weber, who for the past two years has managed our Park Thea- tre, will next seuson, In connection with Mr. Collins, a prominent theatrical man, put on a show to be known ns "Down In the Jun- gles " maidc up entirely of colored people. They have engaged for their leading lnily Minium Flower, known us "Tho Uroaxe Mel- bo.'.' They are booked for this city In Novem- ber Chillies Lillian will luivo full churgo of the Park Theatre next season. R Cleveland.—At the Prospect (Walter Baldwin, manager) "l'nul Bevcrc" Is tho llaldwln-Melvlllc Stock Co. attraction week of July 4. "Woman Against Woman" drew well.last week. "Arrah-Na-1'ogue" week of Colonial (Drew & Campbell, managers). —"The Wife" should draw the usual large crowns that ure packing this theatre nt each performance. "All the Comforts of Home had splendid business lust week; "What Happened to Jones" week of 11. Euclid Avskub. Gaudkns (Max Faetken- beuer, niiinugcr).—The season of comic opera opens the current week, with "The French Maid." Good crowds attended the closing of vaudeville last week. "Krmlnle" week of 11. Haltxouth'h Gakmsn (Burton Collier, manager).—"Tho Belle of New York" Is tho offering the eurenl. week. "The Girl from Paris" had fair business Inst week, consider- ing the Inclemency of the weather.. "The Isle of Ohnmpugno'' week of II. Manhattan Dbacil —Bostock, who usually opens hero May 1, Just arrived laBt week, with His aggregation nf animals slid trainers. He opened night of July 2, for the Summer. . I ' i Toledo At the Casino Theatre (Otto Kllves, manageri Mr. and Mrs. Mark Mur- phy, and Zeb, /.arrow and company were big invorllcs on lust week's bill. Coming July 3 nnd week: Four Btnos, Emmet De Voy and company, John D. Gilbert, Bandy nnd Wilson, Inez Mccuskcr, and Caldcra. Attend- ance was big. ' Fabji TilKATnE (Otto Kllves, manager). —Last week's bill was well balanced, and at- tracted good houses. For It nnd week: Iteno nnd Blchnrds, Alice Bnymnnrt, Ferguson nnd Hecrou. Burke and l.n Rue, Hanson and Drew, and Burton and Brooks. > Columbus At the Empire Theatre (II. A. Wiseman, manager! "Cemllle" was played lu large audiences week of June 27. Week of July 4. "Hhennndnnh." Oi.riN'rASiiv PARK iW. W. Pnwsi-r, mniin- gen—lilg liimluefut ruled ul llils resort u'eek of June 27. The hill week of July 4: Adam Herman, Curtis and Adams, UellUdr, Jus. C. Donnvan, Bean and Hamilton, and Lillian Shaw. Tiik Snu.s & Downs showed to large crowds June 27. Uiuim FiiDiiDt-K. who has played character roles with the Empire Stock Co., retires Jury 11. , » i Akron.—At Lakeside Park Casino (Harry A. llawn, manager) a good bill, of which Miss Brooke Eltrym was. a feature, turned people away nightly week of June 27. For the week of July 4: The Columbians, tho Ntltos, Bessie llftus, Al. t'nrleton, Kuth N'eltn. Horace Vinton, and Edna Clayton The Akron Lodge of Haspbcrrles has a member- ship of more than nil. Hiirinntioirt.—Spring Grove Park Casino (E. F. Martlng, manager) hail a record breaking aiiendnnce week of June 2U, tho entire bill being first class, Van Fossen nnd McCoulcy were especially good In llielr Kisx'lnltles. For week of July :i the bill will Include: Murphy and Wlllnrd, Karl and Wil- son, Kenyon and l)e Gormo, Lyuu Wehher, and moving pictures. ■ 1 » «» ' im;>\s\ l.VAVIA. Pkllndelplilsx,—Still the parks are get- ting tho bulk of too business, though tho tew open theatres are doing as well us could be expected during the hot weather. l'AHK TuxATRtl (F. G. Mxun-Nlrilllnger. manager).—"Princess Bonnie" was accorded excellent pntronagc for the Summer season last week and the same offering Is continued during the current week. It Is announced that "The Bella of New York" will begin a production next week. Keith's Bijou (IS. V. Lyons, resident man- ager).—After a very successful week with "An American Citizen." the stock company Ic this week presenting the farce, "Why Smith Left Home." For next week, "The Butter files" Is In preparation. ■ Keith's New Tiihatiik (II. T. Jordan, resident manager).—Business la still main- tained nt a good standard nt Ibis house, despite the hot weather. For (ho current week the programme Includes: Rose Stahl and cumpaiiy,. Hchenk Brothers, Cliff Gordon, the Exposition Four, Harry La Itose ana company, Ellzabelh Murray, Palfrey and Hilton, Al. Lawrence, Gregory und Llnd, llayward nnd Hayward, Lvdcli and Butler- worth, Sjiencer Kelly. Peggy Fox, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper, and the blogeaph. Lyceum Tiieatiih (John U. Jermon, man- ager).—An attractive programme la present- ed this week by the Boston Benutlcs. In- cluded In the bill, as a special feature, Is Young Jack o'llrlcn, who Is to meet all comers. The patrons turned out In goodly numbers last week, and enjoyed (he enter- tainment furnished by the Baltimore Belles. Willow Giiovk Pauk (Management Phila- delphia Itapld Transit Co.)—Helen May But- ler nnd her ladles' military band arc furnish- ing the music at this park, having succeeded the U. S. Naval Academy Baud July 2. WooiiHiDH I'AKit iWooilslde I'ark Amuse- ment Co., managers).—'Die same attractions are continued unchanged nt this park, where large niimbeiK of people assemble each after- noon nnd evening. A special display of lire- works.has been arranged for July 4. Cukni'nut Hili, Paiik (II. P. Atichy, uinu- aner).—The musical spectacle, "The Buttle of Gettysburg," Is being presented nt this park by the Iioyiil Venetian Band. In addi- tion to this a display of fireworks will he given on the Fourth. The other attractions continue unchanged. • Washington Paiik (Win. J. Thompson, manager).—There Is no change In the feat- ures at Ibis park, the Human Imperial Hand and all the amusements continuing lit popu- larity. , Notkn. - Considerable surprise, was caused last, week by the announcement (hat II. 1". Keith had leased the IIIJou Theatre lo Carl Snake, last season manager of. the German company at. tho ,Arch Street Theatre. Thu lease takes effect In October, and continues until the following May, and curries with It an option to purchase at $150,000. Mr. Saake will present the same eluss of plnya as were presented at the Arch Inst seuson. ....Mine. Aiunlla Claim Serges, once a well know actress, died at the Forest Home Inst week Last week here also occurred tho death of George Hern, the well known black face comodan. uislc Jan is makes her appenrunce ut the Park Theatre next wsik as I'in Cecelia Bhodu, who Is aiipearhiir ut the Park Theatre In "Princess llotiulc, has been engaged lor the title, role lu "Miss Bob White" next season Charters wcro Issued nt IlarrlHliurg last week to the C. ItnckliiH Company, of Philadelphia, capital #50,00(1,.and the Nixon ft Zimmerman Opera Co., Philadelphia, capital Xn.OOO. R l ■ llurrUlMii-K At Plixtling Park (Felix M. Davis, malinger) the Kilties Band proved li Rtiong attraction week of Juno 27. Itnln bud some effect during u iMirllonof the week. The band was photographed 27, with Mayor McCortiilck, who tendered the musk-la as an Informal reception. The hand ulso was re- eelved by Governor Pelinypacker. It was the Hist time u British military organisation Ims ever been within the walls of tbe Slate capi- tal. The Puxtang Stock Co. tN. Appell, uiAn- nger) will resume its engagement July .'I. The two bills will be "My Friend from ludlu" und "Dr. Jckyll und Mr. Hyde." :.'■ Lsi ami Paiik (llurrlsh.irg Auiuacuiciil Co., niiiimgei's). — Puiiie's "Full of Home" July 4-1(1. Notes. —W. Morrow Tnlt, of the dciinrl- tnent of publicity for thu llnrrlslnirg Auiusc- inent Co., wus In thu Cuuiherluiid Valley during week of June 27, In the Interest of Pain's productions llnrrlsbiirg Lodge, No. P.', B. P. (I. Elks, elected John K. Itnyal exulted ruler, to succeed the late Meads. D. Detwoller. C. II. Bergner was elected repre- sentative to attend tliu memorial session at Cincinnati week of July 14 This Bard Brothers Circus has closed, and returned to Heading. Business was poor. William llub- ley, of ihl.i show, returned to his home at York The York opera Co. has secured E. Colt Auderson, tenor, to assist la the pro- duct In of "Chimes of Normandy," week of July 4 Manager Joseph Frank, of Hie local theatres. Is In Toronto, Can., culled there by the illness of his brother. Mrs. Frank and son are at:Atlantic City Treasurer Herbert Lynch, or the local I he- at re, Is home from un extended visit through New York State. R Altoonn.—Al Lukemont Park Theatre (8. S. Crane, manager) the mol nnd damp ulghis here seem to have no effect on the attend- ance, and full houses prevail at every per- formance. The Central Opera Co., In "Hald I'aslin," Juno 27-20. and "Olivette,'' tho rest of the week, pleased. The company Includes : Jack lh'w«y, Hubert Burton, Merman Oerohl, Edmund. GtJIInglium, Otto Meyer, Carolina Gardner. Violet Butler McCoy, Ottlllo Alli- son, tola Pomeroy. and Leopold Fuenken- Btcln, musical director.- Tut: Hatcii-Aimm.s caiimval Co. Is billed to appear at Phllllpsburg week of 27, und Tyrone week of July 18. R Lnucnstvr.—At the lloor Garden (John B. Peoples, manager, (be bill for week of July 4 Includes: Gllmore nnd Leonard, Em- pire Comedy Four, Fredo and Dare, the Brit- tons, the Athos Family, Rpodko Brothers. Weston Sisters, etc. ' Business continues very good. , Ium'ky Si'iiivdH Park Tkratbh (II. B. GrlDlths. manager).—"Jack and the Ilean- slalk," by a coiujiany of seventy-live, will be the attraction, 4-9, after which the weekly vaudeville bill will ho resumed. Business ■'iiuiiuiuiH large. , i . ,>' ,•■-■..■.., ,: | i i wiuimusport. \t Vnllamont Park Pa- vilion (Ly/uuu A. Pray, manager) the Vnlla- mont Stock Co., notwithstanding rainy weath- er, drew good houses, In "Lord Chmuloy," June 27-20. "ThQ.WagCM of Sli" !io July 2. The hills for the current'week nW : "Northern Lights" 4-0, and "The llelle of Itlcbmnnd" 7.-». Violet Hand, late of the Maude Adams Co., Joins- the stock 4. ' ' CANADA. Slon<re«l.—At the Theatre Fraurula (F. Hnworth, manager) the Dim Clayton Stock Co., lu "Nell Owvnn," to big Iumisir, June 27- Jnly 2 Miss Shlrluck Uplines" 4-10. Aiikna IW. Nofthey, manager).—The New York Comic Opera Co., In "El Cnpluui," to full's houses,'week ,of June 27. "The Pearl of i okln" July 4-10. Sun m Kit Pauk (l.nvlgne & Lajule, maun- ?:ers).—Tlic warm weather drove big crowdH o the park during the week. The attrac- tions were: Hnnlon tiros'., Yumninntn Bros., Couture and (illicit. Holla Stcwim. It. Bour- don, and Liivlgno'a Military Baud, 27-Jnly ll. Hivhrmidb Pauk (Al. Bead, uiiiiingcr). — The park attracted good crowds during tho week, with the following bill: Itusiclt nnd Tylnn,., Jolson Bros., HI Tom Ward, h'ddlo llornn, and the Living Canada Picture Co. Thiatiik National Fuancais (G. Gauve- reati. manager). — The permanent French stock company closed Its season with "Iji Grace do Dleu," to crowded houses, Juno 27- Jufy 3. » i Toronto,—At the Princess Theatre (O. B. Shcppnrd, manager) Illrhard Mansfield anil roimwiiy. In "Ivan tho Terrllde" ami "Old Heidelberg," played to good business Juno 27, 28. Mvnroii Paiik (W.. Banks, mnnager),— Lust week's business was good. Frank F. Jennings, .has been apiMloted conductor of the orchestra. Hanlan'h Poi.nt (Mat Dee, manager).— Big business ruled last week, with Buyco and. BecBon, Wlllnrd Brothers, Cunningham and Smith, Chns. Dlckcrson, nnd the Wag- ner Sisters. Week of July 4: Harry M. Parker's Dog Circus; Collins and Keene, Bertha Dnrlan, the Zaraoos, uud Frank Itlle.v. Willy Anderson has beeu appointed us leader of tho orcheslru and Prof. Betl- mont hus been engaged for the ssssou with his balloon ascensions, Si-rinuiia.mk Paiik. —Week of 27: Alexis here 4. St. John,—At tbe Opera House (A. i). Skinner, manager) the Jere McAullfxa Co. closed. June 25. a week of very good bush ness. In "The Winning Hand." Shoe-lev nnd Young's "For, Her Snkc" played, 27, lo a good house, nnd gave a fine performance, "itoimokc" Is due 211, 30. Tho next attrac- tion Is "Town Topics." En. R. Halted, In advance of W. H. Hnr- klns, had n busy time renewing old ncmialiit- nnces Jere McAutlffc Stork left. 27, for Freilerlcloii. N. B Anderson and llrlggs closed with tho McAullffc Co. 25, and go on the Flynn circuit... .Joseph Budiniind closed with the McAullffc Co. 18, and left for Hull- fax 211. to Join his wife, who Is very 111 In thwt city T. A. Nunutiry was In town last week. ■ London.—The Grand was opened June SO for a pel fui inaiice of "Old Heidelberg," by Itloliurd Mimsllelil. SnilNUiiRouK I'ahk. —Week of 27: Alexis and' Schiili, Cnlder, Frnnathcs and Lewis, Fitzgerald, und the olograph. »«i»i CALIFORNIA. I.iim tnui-lcs. —At Morosco'H lliirliank Thenire niiivei- Mm-osco, manager) "Brown's In Town" iillraclcd fair sited uiidlences week ending Juno 20. the hill having been pre- viously presented ut this house. - The Nelll- Morosco Co., under tbe new style of the Oliver Morosco Co., began an engagemeut 2(1, with "Aristocracy," to good business. July 4 and week, Mrs. Leslie, Carter, In "Du Barry," will he the bill, at advanced prices, Prospects are good for u successful season. Giunp Ol'KUA Hiii.'hm (Clarence Drown, manager).—"Uncle Tom's Ciihlu" hud n good week ending June 25, and Is followed by "Dora Tliiirne," by His. Dlrlch Slock Co. '"J'hu Bond to lluln" Is underlined. Casino Tiihahh til. C. Waldcck & Oliver Morosco, inn lingers I.—"Jack and I ho Itoiili ntujk" attracted giunl kiislnwsH, week ending June 25. and Is followed by "Lu Mascottc," by tho Olympla Comic Opera Co, "Jack uud the Beanstalk" will lie a special feature tot unit luce ,'](). Oni'iiiiiiM (Clarence Drown, iimiuiger).— Features 27 nnd week : Augusta Weston uud company, F.ddla HriTun nnd ciniipuiiy, llo- iiuiiil Trio, "Mike." Foster's dug; Truly Moat- tock, Avon Cdnicily Four. Leah Itussctl, mov- ing pictures, and Marcnl's living art Nludh's. I'.vniPi: TllKATUK 11 lent/ A Zullee, propria- tors). --Features July 11 mill week : Hi'tll J. Story aod Harry C. Van, musical performers; lloylr mid I j-wls, dinning gild eonieilv ; Mi- riam Marr, African delineator: Malcolm,Jug- gler; Ails-rtn I lead ley and lleleir Archer, hi "Cluilerelhl's lircuius:" liraele Morilsoii, songs and dunces, und the Uiiluuit.u-scupc. Notkh. —Malinger Henry Knnli Is having the theatre at Chutes Park moved around so thai It fronts on a struct, and when.. It Is completed vaudeville enterialiimiinls will hn given Iiillelle Chandler, soiibrrllu nt I lie Dlrlch SI.ok Company, nnd Unpen K. Ili'lini, of Hie Central Tlnjalre, Sim FruiielHeo, ween married III this city Juno 2(1 Wll- I hull Winter, of New York City, ul (ended thu wedding of his daughter, Viola Winter, ill Los Angeles, June 22, and then returned lo Ills Soul hern California In at Mciilone, for a long sojourn Frank ltkfilell, eoineillni) of the Dlrlch Stock Co.. died In this clly June 211, and was hurled by Los Angeles Lodge, No. 00, B. P, O. Elks lames Montgomery direct from New York, lakes Hie place In tho lllrlch Stock Co. caused by the dentil 'of Frank Hidden. Isabella Curl, soprano, Slves nil evening of song nt the Slinpmiu Au- Itorlum, June 2H Daisy Hamlin, Into of the "King Dodo" Co.. Is resting nt lliu home of her parents In this city, reluming to New York In August. *»*• MICHIGAN. Detroit—At the Temple Theatre (J. II. Moore, muiiugcr)' last week's attendance bmku the record for Hie Hummer season, with standing room only at every perform- ance. The attractions were nil of tun best ; Marie Stuart, Clayton White, and Paulino Taylor were perhaps the leading fun mak- ers.- They, presented a one act comedy tboy culled "Dlukcy,". which fulrly cuptltatcd tho audience. Then Vernon, the vanlrlloipilsl, Willi live iiiniinlkliis, kept the iiudleneu In the best of minor. Mark Sullivan, Ilia mimic moiiologlsl, lui'i a budget of very fiimiy sluft on hand that pblined. -William M.izuz und Adeline Mattelle did a comedy acrobatic act that was filled with laughter making ma- terial, while George Kredo nnd Hurry Dare camii with a musical comedy act that was meritorious. Joule Barrows, a most grace- ful- uauasar, was assisted by Willie Morrows, also a dancer of more than ordinary merit: bulb scored u dislluct bit. Orville and I'rank, eiiiilllbrlsls and pualurers, were also well received. The bill for week of July 4: Edwin Stevens, Victor Moore nnd Kmmti Llttleilcld, the Two Avolas, Five Juggling Normans, Curson and Wll bird. Flora Adlur, ■ HtRiiley nnd Brorkiiinii, HenderHun und Buss, and the American klnefogrsph, NOTK,—Coiaiiieii(liig Siimliiy nflermsiu, .'I, uud contlnuiiig for a llmllml w-uiwhi. (be Avenue Theolrc will reopen for comedy and dramatic productions, lo lie given liy (he Mn- Jestic HiiMtb Co. Ilols-rl' Mill on, who was the stag.- director of (In- I'lko Knak Co. (luring lis several engagements here. Is now (be .stuge director of the Majestic Stock Co., augurs well for the productions to he given by the new organisation. The lending utnn of the company will be Alexander Frank, and the lending woman, Chariot lo Townsend. The company also Includes W. A. Wheeler, A.. Hurt Wanner, Harry Blnkeuiorv, Frank) Powell. Gideon Burton, Robert Milton, Uu- gcuo Shiikespeare, Itobcrt Watt. P. K Tow- ner, Carolyn Mcl/cnn, Carrie Ltimont, Dickie Delaro, Paula. Goepel nnd Hull*' Ornhani. The plays will Include some of l he best ef- forts of American and English playwrights, and thu opening bill will bo "The Charily Ball." Urnnil llnplils. -At the New Powers (Harry (I. Sommers A t'n., iimnngi-rs) Maude Adams, In "The Little Ml ulster," Is duo July 8. Hamdna Tiihatiik (ilrln Slnlr. inltnnger), —Week of «-«: Kenn, Walsh and Melrose, Kelly and Vlolctle, Bush nnd (lorchni, Frr- rar. Cole nnd Co., D'Kslelle Bisters, Cltna. C. Gloss and Son, nnd Clayton, Jenkins and J as 1st. | ' . (JimKrtov'H Pavilioh (Chns. Godfroy. rrtau- agi»r),~Week of a; The Suinoturo Family, Dcogon Trio, Uoyer nnd. French, rkivlllo Hlu tors, and Shimon anil Dixon. ■ S . | i liny City.—At the Wenoiui Bench Park Casino i L. W. It I cli arils, iimiuiger) week of Jiiiui.20 (be following oxrellont hill was pro seiited: John G. nnd Alice McDowell, the Uollands, Harry and Johnson, the Five Nor- mans, Million and Corelli. Ilendorsou ami Boss. John T. Powers, Wilfred (Murk and company, In "No Mote Trouble," and tbe klnotosoo|ic. It. F. Putts, of Chicago, bag been appointed treasurer nf this resort. Tiik waltku u ■■ July lit. Main Ciiu'UM Is billed for Knlnmni -Tbe Arndcniy of Music fit. A. Bush, manager), which ban boon dark since the close of Hie seuson, will open Us doors July 1), when Maude. Adams will appear In "Tho Llllle Minister." -Casino I'ahk (Bnlrd A Dnken, managers). —This resort continues to play In tlrst class business, (respite unfavorable weather much of (he time. The shows nre uniformly good. •Or Nuuliiitiv.—At the Academy nf Music (John II. Davidson, mnnager) lllclinrd Mans- field, In "Old Heidelberg, Junn 21, cnino to M, It. (I. The bouse Is now closed. ->,.'. jNrvrilH TllNATUH IT. D. Ilntnfonl i 8am >birkB. mnimgers).—'Hie Jeffirs Stock Co., In "Ten Nights lu n Bar Koom" nnd "Tltn Vaga- bond," iil-ltt). . Seuson In closed. Tills hoiiso will lie reopened Aug. 7, Wallach Shows will exhibit-July lit. 4«4» ALABAMA. I Molillo.- Monroe Park ' (M. A. Metier- molt, iniiiiiigerl. —The fourth week of Ihn opera seuson here openiil .liuie 27, with "Faust," by thu Dulse Thornn Opera Co., which was well is'i'formed, nnd delighted n largo inulleiice. Tlio inemliers of I lie com- pany did excellent work, The perforlniincc, night of 2H, WRS exceiitlonally well given, and there wus every cvldrucu of coutentninnt iiinung the muuibcrs of the company, but after salaries 11n<I been paid by Miss Tliorne, lie- fore the third act of "Faust," Mr. Gore, as spokesman fur tho members, announced to her Hint the company would leave after Jul;- I). Then Miss Thortie made them a proposl Hon, which Ibey did not accept, and at tho drop of the curtain at Ihn closu nf the per- formance Mr. Guro announced to the nil- dlenco that the Thornu opera Co. had ceased to exist. Salaries have been pain by Miss Thornu to the members of. I ho company, who will leave, HO, fur Athletic I'ark, New Or- leans, for an Indefinite period. Mr Kennard and Miss Thorns remain here, nnd It Is prott- able thai a new company will bo secured to continue the saasua, with Miss Thorno as the start Nutm. —An an evidence of tho esleetn In which Miss Thorn* Is held by ber Mobile friends, n lament will on tendered her, lid, by local talent, und "La Muscotto" will bo sung. Miss Thorns nlnglng the leading.suprauo Role. Manuger McDermolt has tendered, tho uss of Iho Park Theatre for that night, und tickets oas already on solo, and Indications point to a rousing reception for the plucky llttlo singer. • LOUIMIANA. \«»t firii-iiiis. -At Athletic Park (II. C. I'oiirtiin, resident manager) thu Wells limine- llurbiit Musical Comedy Co. iirrssnlail a varied hill week of. .lone 211, Including il minstrel llrsl part, clever specially, ucln, drills, ele., and pleased large audiences. The bill for week of July II Is "My,Friend from lllillll." The lessees Of tills popular l ,nrk ' tl'O Hu, Ainiisiiiuenl Co.. lire now considering pul- ling III a Mm The oilier side .shows, lu- eluding the llguic right, inlnliiliiin railway, pony track, ulc. uro enjoying good business. WUNT Kxn U. J. t'orcuriin, inanagi'ri.-— liisiil business ruled week or June 2(1. I'an- tail's conceii. inllliary baud uud Prof, .loo Magnolia nml his blugrnph uinchjiiii won well merllcd applnuse. Herbert mill Cnroii, a clover team of gymnasts, Hcorcd heavily for six pnrfoi'juiliK'Cs, closing July I, sn us to reach HI. Louis for their nuuiilng il. Thu Wllcv lliiuilltiiu Co. fiiriilsluul lliu reiiinliider ot the singe show. Mn linger Ci/miran prom- ises all entirely now bill for week of July .'I. Foolish Hoiimk (Ed. la'vey, inuiiuger).—- Splendid IiiisIiiosm ruled week of Junn 26, nnd tho clever lltllu show won ninny laughs. Black Tknt (II, Annum!, iminsgnri.— Tills novel eiili'i'laliimciit cullllliues Ut please iilghlly. Nutks. —Work on Green wall's now thi-stm Is being rapidly pushed, while Die reiuoilel- lug of tho Cruinl and IIIJou Is prog res ' nicely Tho Kinplrc Travesty Hbl tinned hero from Its Gulf const engagement June 25. ♦ » » DINTHK T OF COLUMBIA. V'nnblUKton.—At Ihn Aeuilciny of Music II, W. Lyons, manager) last week tho Fred G. Berger Jr. Mn'lutlriimnllc Stock iiiciientcd "Tb« ('(Unit, of Munie Crlsto" to fillr lni.il* Hess. This week,' nml ipiobslily thn last Of; the season, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" Is the bill. CiiL-vv Ciiamk Lakk (Herbert Claude, mnn- ager)- -The L. H. Murine Bund: continues lis nightly concerts lo large crowds. Cabin John Buioui- bus Sunday coucsrta Willi fair patronage. L.tWiiKNi'ft \Unrx Dummkb Qaiidhn (Jos- eph XV. Daniels, miinugeri, continues last week's bill, with Vanillin Dsvers, the Stan- leys, liuloim Trio, Lowinim Ulsters, und Georgia Wnruor. — . ♦»» WIIKI' VI It til MA. Wlirclliiu. —At the Casino (Conrad lllracb, imiiiHgei) week of June 2(1: The I'shers, I'crguson- and Uceiton, Cal Stewart, tho Gagnolix. and lliu Edlsim klueloNcope have hlg business. Week of July 11; DIruii, I'owers and Dixon, II, B. Lester, Armstrong and Molly, Clark uud Fluiellu,. and Kdlsou's klnetoscope, . —i—!■»«» ■ ■ i i; NOHTH UAHOL1NA. ('MNrioitft—At |,atta l'nrk Aiiilltorlum IW. A. I'eters, niniiager) fortune continues lo smile on I hi: W, A. I'clets Stock Co., and lbs business -so far bos Is-en phenomenal, llegardless of showery weather this largo housu has been packed nlghlly. There sra two uddllloiis lo the company this week— loarie McLeiiau. uud Flftliuiwsfcl. Imitator e| nnlninls, both, lying oroli recolvirt by the public.