The New York Clipper (September 1904)

Septembbb IQ. THE lOTEW YOBK CLIPPER. empire Theatre (Chus. Frohmnn, runn- .JrV_Xhc tb'rtcenth season of thin house ui* Inaugurated Monday, night, Sept. G, when noTn Drew and company gave the first Amerl- i„ nroductlon of •'The Duke of KilllcraDkle," r»P l' r y""^' _„„„ |_ »hK>« aria hv Unhorf -farcical romance, In three actB, by nobert v, shall. The j>Iay. which was originally ,,rml* ml I" teP ii pi Eng., where It achieved w' ml success, deals with the love of the i mid' of Kllllcrankie for Lady Henrietta Ad- .n.on Ho makes no progress In his love •nklnir. having proposed to the object of his .TffMtlons four times, only to l.e refected each iiiae He learns from her that ahc admires • nan of force and persistence, who will »mn at nothing to attain, an end nnd he derides to aliduct Lady Henrietta and kM her captive In "Crng-o'North," his r«Ki!c In the north of Scotland. To ,irrv out this Jilan he enlists the serviced if Mr- Henry ritt-Welby, M. 1'., an Impe- cunious hanger on, who la in ova with a Mrs Mulhoflsnd, a wealthy widow. Mrs. "iitiliiolland was formerly the alliance.! wife ,)! Welby, hut having discovered thnt he Is a fortune hunter she has broken off the cn- •TmeniPiit. The Duke and Welby decide that Mm MulUollnnd shall go as a chapcrone to i arty Henrietta, and tints Bhe, too.. will be impelled to capitulate to the one who wishes to gain her hand nnd fortune. The abduction Id successfully carried out, nnd the two ladle* who. owing to the difference In their ,,,-lal standing, nave hitherto been at dag- utrs' points, become warm frlenda when they discover the trap they are In. A week passes mil the London papers become full of the sraudnl In high life. The Duke nnd Welby then determine to play their laat card. They have milked what they consider signs of weaken- ing on the part of their respective Indies, The plan la to open the gate which has kept ilii'in prisoners nnd give them their freedom. Tills they do, but neither of the ladles care to take advantage of the freedom offered thein. Lady Henrietta acknowledges thnt she has learned to love the Duke and Mrs. Mul- liolluucl announces that Welby must marry her. Thus nil ends well. Mr. Marshall, In tills, his latest Btage work, has again proven Ills cleverness as a writer. From beginning to end the play sparkles with bright lines and witty sayings. Capital situations follow each other In rapid succession and the curtain de- scends on Acts 1 and 2 on happy climaxes. In the third act there Is an nntt-cllinax. The end of the play Is really reached when the Duke opens the gate and offers Lady Hen- rietta ber freedom, but'the nuthor has seen At to continue It- for nearly a half hour longer before the logical ending Is reached. The remedy for this Is an easy matter, in: the Inst act Is too long. The play, not- withstanding this, Is capital and Is the best vehicle Mr. Drew has had In some time. In the title role the. star fa nt his best, Ills easy methods aptly fitting the character. In the early stages he seemed a trifle nervous, hut this soon disappeared and his good work won for Mm honest recognition. Ferdinand tiottschiilk was capitally cast ns Mr. Henry I'ltt-Welby, M. P. He hus never done better work nnd the npplnuse accorded his efforts was little less pronounced than that given the star. Two others on whom the favor of the audiences was Invlshly bestowed were Fanny Ilrough and Margaret Dale, who ap- peared, respectively, as Mrs. Mulholland uud Ludy Henrietta. The former gave one of the best character comedy druwlngs seen on the local stage for some time and Miss Dale wns convincing as the hard-to-be- won young Indy. The other members of the cost did all that wns required of them. Charles Frohniuu has given the work u hund- somo production and there Is little doubt that It will have a lengthy run in this city. The cast In full: 'Hie Duke of Kllllcrankie, John Drew: Mr. Henry I'ltt-Welby, M. P., Ferdinand GottBchulk: Mr. Ambrose Hicks, Lewis linker: Alexander Macbuyno. Rlcluiril fiirringtvii: Butler, Itobcrt Sellable: Foot- nuiii, It. W. I'm mentor: the Countess of l'ungboiirne, Kute Lester: Lady Henrietta Addison. Margaret Dulc; Mrs. Mulhoilntii). Fanny Drougu; Mrs. Macbaync, Constance Keith's Theatre (K. F. Albce, general nianiigcr),—It required but n few moments to till every seat of this theatre for the Hrst piTioriiKiiice on Labor Day. Sept. fl, after liesideiit Manager Itugers had ordered the doors to be thrown open, us a large crowd, on pleasure: bent, hud assembled In front of (he bonne, iragcr for admission. In pnujoitt- Ing Clm*. !In v, trey as the hcndliucr of this week's bill, the management announce that his is the forerunner of innny Important cu- gugciueniK to follow. Mr. linwlroy has chosen for his offering his bright comedy sketch, "Time Is Money," In which the clever cotin-dlr.il has appeared before In Ibis city. Mr. lluwtrey. uud Ills company were well re- ceived us usual. The excellent hill for this week also lists two first appearance* here; Mis*. Hera, modern Juggler, and the Jolly >clols, European dancers, both acts scoring strongly They are recent Importations by Mr, Keith. Others who appeared on Mon- day, meeting with marked favor, were : The bisters Gnsch. expert acrobats: Mathews and Ashley, In "Money Mad;" Katherlne Jluodgood, In high chiss ballads: Howard "res., banjolsts ; A. 0. Duncan, ventriloquist: "ood and Kay, In "A Bunch of Nonsense:" I lurry Drown, singing comedian: Lambert Mid Fierce, black face sketch; William Cn- ntll, nionbloglst; Radlc Fnnnan, Germun character bit: Daly and Dcvcre, In an Irish sketch, una. the American blograph. London Theatre (James rf. Curtlu. man- 3Ef''i* reul| y good show" was the ver- dict given the Fay Foster Co. by everyone who witnessed the performance Aiunday cven- ?L, V 0 . 1 ? the *tnrt of tho lively first part, untitled "Thirty Minutes at Sen," through- out, its ceaseless action, on down the bill i irough the strong specialty acts nnd.eun- r tiding with "Fun on a Pullman," there was iieitainment.of most pleasing nature. Ar- thur Aiile, Burt Burtlno. Geo. W. Ciinnlng- inin. Lred Waters nnd Bcu Hall made good in the comedy roles. The musical numbers W the girls, nicely costumed. Included a 'Holy broomstick dance; "Louisa Schmidt." ami so on to a rousing medley finale. Arthur I i, entertained with his tenor songs and uitlutlons, Cunningham und Smith presented • good comedy act, Cuptalu Keller's Royal aiiisvc (Jirls executed their drill with pro- '■tsloii und ended the uet with a mnrvolously rapid ascent of a sixteen foot wall (without WW or steps). 'Mils act Is a big feature, t.uule Ducre followed with several character Jungs, nnd they never did want her to leave. »er pleasing maimer scored Immcdlnte suc- cess for her. Burtlno and Walters produced "cvcrni novel tricks In double wire walking, 'or which thov were encored. Zoo Mutthewa snug coon sougs In good style. The burlesque on the sleeping cur gave npportunity for 'inntimed fun and again a number of charac- ter numbers were introduced in appropriate "ostiuucs. The drop-of the curtain sent everyone home satisfied. Joe Oppeniiclmer '» manager; Julius Mevers, representative; Mini t'utalnno, musical director; George Cun- ningham, stage manager; W. J. Kdmoudson, carpenter. Next week, Rellly & Wood's Show. . r '*n UMil team, composed of members oi the "Checkers" Co., Issue, a chnllcnge to any company appearing in New York to piny J game of ball, the team to lie composed of Members of a theatrical company only, and an proceeds of the game to go to the Actors' i tintl. Address ail communications to W. T. (kirk, muuuger C. II. B. C, Academy of Mu- 'I'lili Actons' I'ihu-kctivb L'xiox, 1, was "•presented In the Lubur Day parade. Sept. .'., ilLifi lur fi e delegation In carriages. Including i^lllne Cole. The T. P. U. also had repre- sentation liy OoO members. I. II. Wiwtrrv has return.al from n so- journ til Sharon Springs with renewed vigor. "Jit has- ugiiln t»l en up Hie many dutle.-: of Ms eme rKt .„,.,. bureau, In this rlir. also Hie twiU attiattlwus vtuleu lie Meets. mm*2S*£SS&? m , lSam 8- & Lee Sl.ubcrt. gaaagr a) .— m» house swung Into line on iSX&EL C ^ al ? g - W^ 1 ' *-'tb the first >ew York offering of "The ttoyal Chef" a F U8 ^™ir,°? uct i on /., b<><>lt and lyrics by Geo n™ mi " ll V U| !■• s - T "»'»ft nw»fc by E2*fcL/^SS*-J t 'a^renroduced by Frank TionliSS' *ri b the ? r<- h«al™ directed by the ag? 1 ?*?- rhc work as an entertaining ve- f,?f ,1 ue ." ?i 0t rank ver " M f b > "">«> Toni <he SSS i' IH, „ tl,er ', l, r e several songs which arc well worlby of lielng placed In tlie merit col- limn and an animated and unusually clever chorus which bolsters up the production when- S! r «'i , %S*!S & S "K-, T,,l « eliorus., by u. -t* J" £&, ".'* Pno , r, " , ln another musical work recently shcjwn here, Is a distinct feat- ure, nnd by Its cleverness focused the atten- tion upon Its work whenever the opportunity wns presented for effective efforts In this department. One of the several coiainendHule musical fentures was a singing und danc- ing- number called "Mother Goose," which was encored with rlncere enthusiasm bv even the first n ght "regulars." There was shown a disposition on the purt of the audience to treat the production kindly throughout, nud the members of the company, who worked energetically to Infuse some snap Into the piece, were given generous acknowl- edgements of their efforts. The humorous portions of the work, however, were generally lacking, nnd the auditor was compelled to seek recompense for their absence la Hie songs und Interpolated features. The story proved as light as the usual musical comedy output of recent \lntngc. and concerned the tribulations of one fielnrlch Lemphauscr, a Cook « tourist, whose arrival In the country or uolong is a most opportune one, from tho stnndoplnt of the Itnjah of that place. It appears that the royul cook bus Just hecu beheaded, and the llajnh Is in n fair way to starve. When Helnrlck announces that he Is a Cook's tourist, great Joy pre- vails, for the native Is not familiar with the accepted definition of that phrase nnd Heln- rlck Is hurried Immediately to the culinary department of the palace. His tribulations are then served as the excuse for the subse- quent action of the piece. Davo Lewis plavcd the unfortunate "Royal Chef," uud worked conscientiously to furnish the fun, with con- siderable bucccbs. Joseph C. Mlron was capi- tal nnd did wonders with a role Hint gnvo him mengrc chances, his exceptionally deep, full singing voice being ns enjoyable ns of yore. The Itnjah wns well plaved and com- mendnbly sung by Harry Leone, nnd John Fnrk mndc a striking nppenrancc ns u young naval officer and played capably. Amelia Stone acquitted herself with honors In her vocal ef- forts nnd Stella Tracer was most dainty and pleasing ns a mnld. Gertrude Mlllinglou, be- comingly gowned und endowed by nature wltn a very pleasing personality, scored a success both In her uctlng and singing. A most welcome intcriwlatlon was the American de- but of the well heralded Kugllsh singer, Ida Hence, who delivered several novel num- bers, half recitations und half song. In so fascinating n manner that she achieved Hie biggest success of the evening. Her work has merit enough to stand out amid any kind of surroiinoings. for there Is n dis- tinctive charm about her method and n <!c- inurencss and magnetism In hev pcrKonnllty that curry her bid for fmor unerringly across the footlights. She is one of the best enter- tainers that Hiigliind has fiiriiisncd for our stage In some time. The cast: llelurlck Lcuiphnnsfr, Dave Lewis: The Itujiih of Oolong, Henry Leone: Lord Mllo, Joseph f. Mlron; Iludsu, n conspiring luniilit, Joseph Allen; Harry Piukes, John Park; Admiral Noble. ,1. Allen: Midshipmen, Gouge Stevens nnd Hurry Leonard; Princess Telo, Amelia Stone: Kitty O'Reilly, maid lo the princess, Stella Tracey: Mabel Noble, the Admiral's daughter, Gertrude Mlllinglou: other char- acters by Aliases Bertha Illlike. Kstelle Li- bert, June Lowcry, Ursula Thompson, Caro- line Sylvester, Marie Gliinler. Ilillsy Reed, Holly Williams, Ncnn Blake. Helen Clicslon, Blanche LeMusney and Flutvnc! Townscnd, and Messrs Hurry Scott and (Jorge Slovens. Bi-Iiimco Theatre (Duvld lielasco, man- ager).—The role of that charming Irish lndy. "Sweet Kitty Bellulrs," wns resumed by Henrietta Crosniiin Saturday evening, Sept. :i. The warm wen titer did not pre- vent n full house, neither coald II weaken .Miss CroHiiiuu's energetic moments, and a repelIIion of the former success wus the result. Kdwlu Stevens repealed Ills former success us Col. Wilier*. Charles Jlniiiiuond, ns liord Vcriiey. rather exaggerated the shy- ness of the young oflicer, but: in Ibe later scene* passed muster satisfactorily. Her- bert Ilostwlck wns a forceful Sir .lustier und Addison l'llt. ns Dennis O'llaru. the un- successful suitor, earned sympathy by Ills sincere devotion. Frank II. Westcrtim. as fa plain Splcer, the troublesome meddler, carried successfully the thankless role. Fnnchoii Campbell, us the lachrymose Ludy Stuudlsh, and Alltn Cortelyou, as Lady Uab, were the jiromlnent roles of the fe- male support. The other, ns well ns minor parts entrusted to others In the company, were In capable hands, every detail being perfect. The stage settings were adequate and the rulu storm In the hist act, showing the tableau, was effective as usual. The master of ceremonies was Murk Smith ford. Slvdo Fogel; Bob Chichester, John Vaiigliun I Grnndy, Howard Hull : Fenwlck. A. Kcssler: Sir Jasper Blandish. Herbert Ilostwlck; The Bishop of Bath nnd Wells, II. Itees Davles; Col. Klmby McFolntan, It. l'evton Cutter: Cnpt. Denis O'llara, Addi- son l'llt: Major Owen MacTeaguc, Alfred Cahlll; Lnnty MacLusky, S. K. li.'airc ; IHirby O'Donovan, Mark Smith Jr.: Mallow, Henry II. V. Hdwurdes; Uie Innkeeper. Shelley Hull: First Courier. Harold Warls: Second Courier, Charles Klngsley; Post Boy. Horry Wright: Mistress Kitty Bellalrs, Miss l.tqs- mnn; Ludy Blandish (Julln). Fniithori (amp- bell • Lndv Marie l'rldeaux. Mrs. Fanny Burt: Ludy Uab Flyte, Atttu Cortelyou •Mistress Hale-Coomc. Genevieve Reynolds: Hon. Mrs lliouuiort. Charlotte Nlcoll Weshnn; Miss Prue, Violet Klmbull i Miss Doll, Sybil Klein: Miss Dcbby, Jane Cowl: Missi Sully, hdiia Griffin; Heilnn, Lilllnu CoBIn: Lydlc hste He Collin; Barmaid, Mlgnon Hardt: Cloilnde, Muriel Walling: Dorothea, Helen Hale: Arabella, Lois Tabor: Angela. Maude Love; Mistress Tllney, Grace Coglilan. (lias, r ran- ch Bryant Is. stage manager. MIsj I rpsman s engagement extends lo Kepi. "JJ. David War- llehl will open 21), In "The Music Mas cr. Miner's Bowery Theatre (Kdwln D. Miner, manager t. — The Guv Masquers dors are presenting an excellent programme this wtek. "The Count of No Account Is the title of lh« first part, which Is cast as Tol- ows: Michael Gallagher. W. P, .Browning: Willie Roam, Harry Wnlson ; Wllhelm 8b ne- hc'nier, Nat Le Itoy: Harry Tniesdale, Jus. v». Leuby : Bridget O'Toole. F.dlth Ilrowu ug: Mnude Galliigher. May Iloojti; hutclium Quick, Tom Springer: Fleerein Good, lorn Si ringer: Miss Flip Flop. Minnie Woodford. Tho camedv wns well lukeii cure of uud was rapid and'effective and the showy numbers l.v the Indies, in handsome and several start- ling novel costumes, were Al. The olio pre- sented • The YHlikee Comedy Pour (Arthur I* Vie Tom Springer. J. A. L^aliy and Fred Mideil.nil. the Browning-, Gertie Do Milt. Hever singer .mil daius-r: Nat Lc Itoy and JUItinh* Woodford, In an olfrrtlve comedy act mid the Zeb and /arrow Trio. "A 'I rip to Coney Island." the lmrlesmtu, is equipped Willi .in 'in to dale set of that resort, and (lleil Willi rwlhiiil big nets. The Iniusiinre H ■illi Nous., and n musing lliiale Im'I.I Ibe niidleiice to the lllllsb. Joseph II. Bun.es Is ii 'i nicer: Phil. I'anlwriifl, business iiiann- !!. ■ Firll ll.oiiids. miisleiil dlreclor: I lurry WatmN »t»s«. mww i Uwi ■Binlsaii, siege carpenter; Sam Montgomery, electri- cian. Next week, the city Sports. Knickerbocker Theatre (Al. Ilayman k Co., managers).—Lulu Olaaer appeared as the star In a three act,comic opera, "A Mad- rap Princess," at the reopening of this houto on Sept. 5, giving on that date the first New York presentation of the work, which received Its Initial production at tho Lyceum Theatre, Rochester, N. Y„ on Aug. "J5 last. It la founded upon Charles Major's novel, "When Knighthood Was In Flower," with Harry B. Smith as HbrettlBt, and Lndwlg F.nglnndcr na, composer. Charles B. 1Mb llnghnm, who presents Miss Glaser under his management Hits season, has given the work a good production, nnd Judg- ing by Its reception on the opening night there Is every reason to lielleve .that it will be a most remunerative vehicle for the display of the star's vlvuclousness nnd charms. The music, of which there Is not a great quantity, I* generally good nnd In one or two Instances paitlculnrly pleasing. while the book, which follows Paul Kestrr * dramatization quite closely during the first and second acta, brings Miss Glaaer almost continuously Into view, and gives her rare acting opportunities. The third nnd last net of this work deviates from the play form of the story and brings a pleasing- and spirited finale. The acting of Miss Glaser, which was always more commendable than her singing, quite aroused her moat ardent admirers to ecstarv on the opening night, for there wns nn effervescence, a spontaneity nnd an Impetuousness to It that rode down everything and carried the Impersonation to complete triumph. In depicting the emo- tions of the boydenlsh, spoiled and self willed .Mary Tudor, the star rose to greater heights of excellence than aho has yet at- tained. William Pructtc mode n remarkably line King Henry, his splendid singing voire uud almost equally good acting making Tils role a most agreeable one. Bertram Wnllls acted capably and sang most eomroendahly In the character of Charles Brandon. Frank Rcieher did exceedingly good work as the Jester, nnd Honnld McLaren also merited n word of praise. The cast: Mary Tudor, Lulu Glaaer: Henry VIII, William Prnette : Charles Bran- don, Bertram Wallln; Sir Edwin Caskoden, Donald McLaren; Sir Adam Judson, Howard (,'hnmbers; Will Homers, Frank Belcher; Duke of Buckingham, Arthur Barry; Cardinal Wol- sey. Ralph Lewis; Duke de Longuevllle. Guy Hoffman : captain Bradhurst, If. Chambers; Fanner Blake, Reginald Barlow; Friar, Mau- rice Sims: Landlord, Herbert Freer; Goody Illake, Klslc Thomas; Queen Katherlne, Maud Ileum Stover: Lndv Jane Holllngbrokc, Mary ('unwell: June Seymour, Gwendolyn Valen- tine: Anne Boyclu, Rose Baric ; Page, Lillian Llpyent. "Mtss Bon WitiTK" opened for one day nt Hie Manhattan lleiich Theatre, giving n mati- nee and evening performnnec Mm on Sept. ft, for the first time within the limits of Greater New York. The work la n comedy opera. In three nets, und Ibe book and music are by Wlllard Spencer. It is In his music Hint Mr. Spencer Is so successful, tor Ills score Is exceedingly tuneful and many of his songs should achieve popularity, The libretto. although not up to the music, contains ninny wlllv lines. The two leading male roles were played Hy Frank Deshoii und J. L. McClurc, and their comedy work was applauded on the opening (lay. Mr. Deshoii's methods of fun making are most effective and all the I lino llini: he and Mr. Met'lure, who pressed him lined for honor*, were on the stage, (hey were greeted with unstinted laughter. Cecelia Ithnilrj sang the title role und disclosed a rich soprano voice, but the role doe* not give her lunch opportunity to use It. Alice Kraft Hen- son played Goldcm-isl la an ni'tlsllc manner und her singing was geuerously applauded. Kdwui'd Baker played Ibe role „f an llugllsli iiolilemnii in conventional manner, nud Don- ald Archer proved clover. Tim minor MM were In capable hands. With Its libretti. brightened up n trifle "Miss Bob White" need not fenr to route on Brondwny. It Is handsomely mounted. Hie costumes are prclty uud the members of tin- chorus can slug. The enst: lUlly Van Million. Frank IicmIioii ; Artie Tre Billion. J. L. McClurc; lhike of Highlit Irs. Kdwitrd linker: Lord Pushful, Hoiuild Archer; Friend Samuel Kodd. Jos. Lelgbloii ; Jack Hearty, Williams: (I'Vankc mill. A. G, Dempster ; Geo. Washington Do Vera, Rye. V. Melshnw: Nngg, M. U. Avery; Claire Livingston. Cecelia ltllodu: Golden- rod. Alive Kraft Iiensoii; Miss LI villi hepust Autumn. XIIlull Harris; Miss Schuyler, liar. I lei Trullior: Maggie, Georgia Campbell; Miss Van Ness. Siis.li- Tiiliiinge. t'rliiei-sn Tlietitre (Knui S. (c Leo Shu- belt & ('has. E. Kvims, l.ianilgers).— Arthur liyroti. In ".lurk's I.IIHe Surprise," slurled on the third week of III* eugugeiueul Sept. 5. Grand Opera Illume (John II. Springer. manager).— Williams uud Walker commenced their second and limit week Sept. u. Next week, Blanche WalBli, in "Resurrection." Harlem.—At the Harlem Opera House (Alex. Llchtensteln, manager), this house Is the lust of the West side houses to open. During the Summer the vestibule hus been redecorated und there are new carpets throughout the house, presenting u pleasing aspect. The theatre opened Sept. B, with "The Little l'rlncess," which proved a big drnwlng card here last season. The reception accorded the play and players. Indicates a re- petition of last season's success, as the house wns filled ,1 und advance sale is reported us big. Next week. "The Prince of Pllscn." wkst Enp (George Illumenthal, manager). "More to be Plttled' than Scorned," with good uctlng material, flue scenery nnd pretty girls, Is I lie attraction for this week nnd It was welcomed by one of the Inrgest audience of tills season ft. Being of a sensational na- ture, It should prove a box office winner. Next week, "The Runaways." Mktuoi'om.s (Henry Rosenberg, inanngcr). "Lights of Home" Is the offering for this week. The company Is a callable one, and found favor with the audience 0. Next week. "From Hags to Illclics." Stak (Win. T. Keogli, malinger). —"Rachel Goldstein," with Louise Beaton In the title role, opened to n packed house 9, uud nil In- dications point to a repetition of the lust engagement at this house of this play, when It had one of the best weeks In the history of the theatre. Next week, "Hearts Adrift. I'llUCTIIU'M ONB IIU.NIIUKII AND TWHSTV- niTII STttKKT TiiKA-riiE (J. Austin Fynes. general manager).—A revival of "Hast Lynne," which bus never failed to attract In Hie past, Is tin; offering for this week. It is presented by it strong company, with nil necessary singe effects lo make It u go. The vaudeville: The Kdgertons, Rose and Hatch, Halley nnd Fletcher nnd new pictures from the kulntechnoscope. IliKTtii & Kkamo.n'h Mi.hu: ll.ti.i. (Hen Ilurtig, manager).—An unusually large uudl- eure welcomed the opening of this popular house Sept. 11, when a fine array of the lead- ing lights of the vaudeville singe appeared. The bill wns us follows: Ford and Wilson, Jennie Yenmans, Chu*..T. Aldrlch, Bruno and Itussell, Prosper Troupe, O'Brien and Buck- ley. Bloom nnd Cooper, Edward Glllett and Robert E. James. Coni/u (Sullivan & Kratm, managers).— Scrlhner's Morning (ilorles. direct from n down town house, opened here 5. The night house was packed. The performunre Is different from the usual run of burlesque companion, being more of a musical comedy wllh a Utile more life Infused Into It. It will make one of the best attractions playing this wheel. The members of the company nre well selected mid trained, the cnatiimes are line nnd Hie wniueii pre -prelly nnd ■ih.'ipelv. The tindie.lc appeal. ,1 lo, t„. grt-allv .<:ills}il'til. Next m-tlk. Tiger Lilies. tlvnt. —The iM-pliemii ami the Olympic, hoi h iiiiiio.tiucl Co ilpeu Sept. fi, have t'oiil- polled their wueplng until IV. . Brooklyn At the Montauk (Isabel Sinn- Hccbt, manager) "The Prince of FHsen" Sept. 5-10. Those who win distinction In their roles are: Trlxlc Frbjanta, Jeannette Baccard, Almyru Forrest, Marie Welch, Stella Martin.', .less Dandy. Arthur Donaldson. Ivar Anderson. Francis Sullivan and Percy Ames. Mr. Dandy Introduced a new song. Idist week, which was the opening week, business was to capacity. Next week, "The Virginian." Majkstu- (Charles R. Slurgls, manager). —"The Wliard of Ox" began Its hecond and Inst week 5. This new theatre wns crowd- ed at every performance laat week with au- diences thnt were enthusiastically apprecia- tive of the musical extrnvasanxu. one of the most popular attraction* of, the day. Mont- fomerv nnd Stone nre well assisted by Anna .uiigu'lln, Liiltn Faust, Allelic ( ruler, Al- brrtlna Reason and others. This thentie, Brooklyn's newest playhouse, wns dedtcaliHl Monday night, At'g. 'Jt». The strnctitre Is a Itnniiaoinc and cosily one, and will be an lui- parinnt factor In theatricals nt this end nt the ineu'o|*ills. It Is locntcd on Fulton Strict, diagonally opposite the Oiphcum, nnd is Just a block above the Junction of Flat- bash Avenue, which ia to form tho approach to the new bridge. The theatre Is owned by the'Brooklyn Majestic Theatre Co., ot which !■:. D. Stair, ot Stair & llavllu, Is the president. The main entrance, ou Fulton Street, lends from nn attractive lobby to an artistic foyer. A decidedly comniodlous au- ditorium extends to Ashland I'laco on the cast, nnd haa a large exit opening directly upon the sidewalk. The theatre proper Is I'-Mfi. deep, from wnll to wall, and has nn extreme width of 120ft. Upon Hie main flour are ";ll orchestra choirs, while the entire seating capacity Is nbotlt nineteen hundred. There ore three tiers of boxes on either side of the proscenium, mak- ing twelvo lit all. The color scheme of tho decorations Is old rose, green and gold. The drop curtain nnd draperies are .of gieen silk rep, with antique gold embroidery. The or- chestra seats are of mahogany, upholstered In green leather and are wide and comfort- able, with ample space Isttween the rows, Over the prcsccnliim arch Is a striking group, entitled ".Inspiration," painted by Leo Sllkc, who designed all the decorntlons. The stage Is of large proportions nnd equipped with the latest.machinery nnd safety devices, It 's 80 feet wide and 40 feet deep, with a proscenium opening of 117 feet 8 Inches. From the floor to the gridiron In 71 feet, and from the floor to the roof ventilator* 81 feet. These ventilators arc so arranged Hint by uuttlug ii single rope they are thrown ..pen, und In the event of n fire upon the singe, net as a flue for the flames. The fly galleries are constructru entirely of iron. All the dressing.rooms—eighteen In number--nre In whr.t I* practically a icp.ii.ile building ml the Ashland place side. A massive wnll separates them from Hie stage and uuly one iI.hii- connect* tliein with the singe. Knell room.has a window overlooking the street mid n fire (scape lending lo Ibe sidewalk. All the dressing shelves arc of Iron. There Is un dressing room Under the singe. Munnger Charles It. Slurui*. who is In charge, calls especial iilleiillou to Ibe accessibility of the office to the pnlruns of Ibe house. The pulley of the ninnngenient Is to present linn at- tractions lit m.Kternte prices, the charge for • lie l.i'sl iiirliosl rn chairs being *i. Musical productloiis ore conspicuous in the bookings. Guam. Ovkiia llm si: iNleh. Norton, uian- ngeri.—Tills week Charles Gmpewln, Ibe IM.piib.r rntniillilli, 111 "The Awakening of Mr. I'lpp." Tho*'.* who figure prominent l.v In Hie piece lire: Nellie Heniiiiinul, Al Mad dox nail Fred Wayne. Lust week'* business was cittNU'lly. Next week, "The Fatal Wed- ding." Paiik (Win. H'.yilo. malinger).—"Human Montis" r.-111. Tom Logan Impersonates the blacksmith. Last week's performance ilhl big biiHlnesi'. Next week, "Lights of Home." Bi.iiiii (iMury G. Spouiior, inn linger).—Tbn S|H*>iicrs arc giving Hue perforinnnces of "The Village I'okIiiiuhIci" tills week. I'kluii May S|Kioner doe* udnilrublii work In Gin role of Mlnindit lluggliis, while Cecil Spooner, ns Louise, 1* exceptionally clever, 'riiroughni.I, Ibe perfoiiiiaiice Hie iiudleiicn Is kept In constant, laughter. During tho phiv Cecil Spanner ami Harold Kennedy ap- pear In a new specially. Claude Thanh", I l.e popular Hinging comedian, render* sev- eral of hi* liilcsi snug H.icicsses, Last week big kmhUH ruled. Next week, "Winches- ter." Ciii.iMiiiA I Bare A. Wei*, inniiager).— Aric u inosl successful week the Columbia Stock (.'». presold* "Audrey" .1-111. Tim pro- duction Is the same u» wit* given by lilciinor Iliihson. .lessnlliic Itoilger* Is seen In I bo lending role. Miss Itodgers bus become n fa- vorite for tlie work site has done. Last week, "Soldiers of Furl tine" played to big business. Nuxt week, "A Genl lemitti of France." Ohi-hkiim (1'crcy G. Williams, manager). —The first week of the season here proved lo be u successful one. Tim current week's bill Include*: May Vokcs, who makes her Initial vaudeville-performance In "The Model Maid;" Ethel Levey, Wilfred Clarke uud Co., Hnlg- nuirelle, Hie nittomutle wonder; Hill and Syl- vlunl, (he Four Brothers Hard, the Orpheus Comedy Quartet, M. Zlmniei. Smith nnd How- man nnd the vltugruph. Hvia: i ami Mi-tiiMAN'rt (Archie II. Kills, ninnnger).—This jiopular |ilayhou*u begins Its Iwenly-elebtb season r>. with an all star vaudeville bill, Including: llobert Hltllnrd, la "Niimlsr H7.'f:" George Bonlfnceand Berlb.i Waltfthtger, tlie Three Donnls, Frank Hush, Seeley, Holy mid Coe. the Two I'ucks, Wat- son, Hatchings and Kdwards, Irving Jones, Hie Sisters l^i Younger and Olt Ilrolbers. Klknkv'k I'ui/iov Stbkkt (Frank A. Kee- I'ey, manager).—'Die first hill of the sea- sou opens here 5. Johnstone ilcinett Is tho headline!'. Others are: Gnsloit and Stone, Not-cross, Miilcinn und La Mar's lllg Three Minstrels. Caron und Fnrniim, K.nnedy and tjiini-tielll. Mclioiald nlld lllinllllgloil, 11. II. Burton und the Kornc.vsoope. Star. —This week llm ImperiiiU llurlcsipie Co. prewi'.ts "The (iuy Widow Brawn," a line olio 11*1. which Include* Flossie Coy, -Mi Hue and llynll, Lllllati and Iteiiu Wash- burn, the .Musical Hell*. Emm in.Is, Emer- son and Eniiuond*, and George lilaniond uud "The Girl from tho West," In each bur- Icsoiic a line chorus Is in evidence. Watson Coshy Chunks (W. II. Wntson, niHiuiger).—This week l.'lara Iliillcrlnl bends ilio bill. Another strong feature Is Crow- ley, the female Impersonator. .Ilher*: Mur- phy and A ml re v.*. RiihscII und 'J'yllei.e and Russell nud Uuckley. 'The burlegtpio olfer- Ing Is ihe breezy budget of song und non- sense, entitled "Holly Wolly," and employ* tlie services of W. II. Wntson, Nnt Flnhfs, Dave Conroy, l^tw Wstson and .lennetto Du- pre. IlROADWAV (Leo (.'. Teller, i.iiinnger).— Edward Morgan, In "The Etern.ii Clly," .1- 10. The couipnuy Is an unusually good one. Good buslnrss last week. "The Southerners" nt it. Fi.l.l.v (Bruneil Wilson, mningol).—"(1||- drr Southern Hkbs" 6-10. The (oiiipiiiy Is II good one mid the scenic effects me eln I .or- ate. Business last weik wns big. Next, "The Awakening of Mr. I'lpp." OAIKTV (James Clnik. uiiiuagen. —The I'.-irlsian Widows, old time favorll.-s, r,-lo. The buries').ie* arc "Down the Pike" and "A Day at the I'.iirrucks." The olio brings hrtk Be« Welch, Snydir and Huckley. Nel- son :lnd Mlll"i|.(«, Arnold and Y-iliiiorc. Rose Carlln nnd Charles Folk.. Good business last week. , I'aytoN's (S. 8. Alleii, niausger).—"She. nan((nnllj Is till* week's offering. TIk> regu- .ur roii.f.iuiy I* .iiigiiieiilcl by Ibe a.billion BASEBALL American League AMERICAN LEA6UE PARK, I. Y. WITH WAIHIfiaTON, Sept. 17,19,110. »t XdVi.i.TV (David Robinson, ninnnger).— "From lings to Riches" opened this house. night, of s. Many Improvements hnvc been made during the Summer. The decorntlons have been douc over and the upholsterlngs nre nil new. G..TMA.M (Charles Wllllnms, manager).— "Deserted at the Altar," Fercy U. WlllhlWi* grent production, B-B>. Next, "Only n HUou «lrl." Lniiiit. (Frank B, Carr, lessee and mnn- ngerL—The Ia>ndon Gaiety Olrla, billed aw "a. rapid Urn revolution of fun and soug of recent Issue," fi-10. Tho burlesques arc now ami the olio bill Is large. Good business laat Ly'cbuu (Louis I'lillllpa, manager).—"The l'riee of Honor" Is this week's offering. Goul business Inst week. ... _ BiiidliTON Urai'H Muatc H.\i.t. («ni. T. tlrover, nmnagor).—This Is Jubilee week hero and an extra Important bill Is presentrd. Ku- ftene Cowles, the basso, appears, anil another mportnnt feature Is Itapoll. Others are: Too Grent Iliiekon, 'cycle marvel; Carl Dnmuim Troupe. F.IUnbeth Murray, Murk Sittllvnn. Ag- nes Mnhr, the Amerlcnu "Tommy Atkins/ Matthews nnd Ashley nnd Vera Ileal.,. , ' Diikami.ani.. —The open ulr vaudeville has several change*. Jerome nnd Fulton, Jackson nnd Istrnnge nnd the Century Qua rot of wblw singers urn the new acts. The Golden Clste guartet, the Gordon Sisters nud Utile Brook- Ivu will remain until the close of the season. The cirrus Is tho same, wllh the exception of M. V. Howard, who leaves and tills an engage- ment on Staten Island. I.psa 1'AitK (Thompson & Dundy, owner*). —The opcu air cirrus ha* several chaiigtu this week, Archer llrothers, Joalc Ashtuti, Mile. Alexandrine. Louise Dc Mult, Elhaidu. Gasmonn nnd Tankn, Hill Hull, the Five Fly- ing Herberts Kenel.ee. Ducrow and I.orcilK. MntsiMitn and Tatiko, Mnxadu, the Nolireiit, Slg. Sia-ssardy, Ml tie Sntcoola. Minis. Vlnellu, Ibuieit Stlckncv Jr.. X.opkl nnd Mario. Tlri- urd Ilrolbers, Elmo Trio nnd Ansler nnd I'Iiki. IlKNtiKiiso.N'H Mi sic Hai.i. (F. II. Ilehdor- soii iimnageri.—The vaudeville season hern Itns been an excellent one, the bills that luivo been presented here weekly linvlng met with fnvor. This week's bill: Vlelor's Royal Baud. Barry unit Wilson, ('..lion's diinknta. I'arson Msters, Lawrence Crane. Whllely alul Bell, (ouliire uud GIIIHIe, May Curtis, At- dell Huyiiiil and coiiipany. Dura (lixidwln. Moslicrs dugs, lleluer and Handler, Mlluul Trio und Ida Howell. »■» MWWI. fori.o.ul. -Tlie Coliiii.l.la Theslre IB. (I. Wel-h. inalalgei I will reo|H'l. Sept. I with the Coliliublit Tliculre Slock Co., lit "Csps In I ii Utterlilulr." Hvki'I-'h TiicATUt: (Geo. I., linker, limit- tigeri.—Melbourne McDowell opet.e.l Aug. •JN. Ill "Clenpulm." which whs pre*enl.*d lo big houses matinee mid evening. "Lu Tosca" will he pal »ti Sepl. I nnd "lilstiioiidn" 11. Ciimi.iiay'h Tiikatm (Curilniy & Itussell, liiailiiger*).- "A Ituiinwiiv Mulch" bail g<a.»l business weel: of Aug. 31, Junto* Ken an opellc.l III good lillsllU'-s 'JS, III "FlllllO llollli.nl." "A Mexleilll lloiiiilllre" Sept. I. E.MI'ilt: Tilcvrni' iTIi.iiiims F. Wleileiiiiinii, iiuinageri. The H'ledeiiialin Slock Co. olH'neil •JS. pi'eiciiilinr "Tlie llisld.' Truck," In g.»sl biislues*. "The tli-lorooll" Kepi. 4, "Tin Old Lime Kiln" II. AiifAt.K I'nr.Miii'. (S. Morion Coh.-n, man- ager).--'I'he bill IiikIiiiI.'s : Great Sliinsllelll, llleclrlc Trio, Alien Alvii, Guy nnd Aggie Button, Kale Coyle Aiiierlcnii bioscope. Si'Aii Tiiumiik (S. Morion Cohen, mana- ger).-- Ilcliiilligloti Duo, Swede Fisher, fltis- ioii nnd Harvey. Karlillii. Chlng Fun Lee, Will C. Iloyl und llm |iro]cctn*mpr. Ili.n.i I'lli:ci mi: (Fred T. Merrill, Iiiann- gerl.--"A Nl-tlil III Turkey." Frailer* (ir.\V, Muiiii nud Franks. Leon Krroll, I'otiy Hub lei. Harry MeMlu. Lvmc TitKvrm; (Keitllng & Fluml, uuiiiit* grrsl.— EiiciicsI .lerxns. llm grent He Coo, Mr. nud Mrs. Clark Mounts. Kiillirliio Dyer, Tommy White, 'lliomim Ruy mid lliu vlttt* S"ope. Tiik Hunt ' A. Shapiro, mannger).- Hon* Ha Ih'sehonl/. Gfiieylevi. He Forresl, Elalna Forrest. Mllinln Ward, lb.su Iteiiitc,, EtiicKHuN'N Mimic I Mm, (Henry (irlffeni milliliter). -Linden Misters, Anlln Ray, Ku] Leslie. Minnie Wurd. ()iii-iii;i-M 'I'ltKATin: (Al. Oiikcu, malinger). —c.uil InuniiH vaudeville. Bi.\/ikii'h CONCMIT Ham, (Ell II, Davis, ninnnger), —Ergeulu 1'lllotllll, Heleliu, Si'/' moiir and May. Ul.vui.lNd'N Ciiu'i'S will bo here 1*8, I'D, a > > I KKVIU 1(1. ' nr iiHiifiiilsy I* .iugitieiili.il by Die uildllbiii ■( In.in.. .H-oiile. Mr*. Ells lb-id I'svluii • lavs florin.. le Elllngbuiii, Slid Louis Leon Hall Is Oil. Krrrhivsl We*l. Mr. I'avloii Is Cap! dealt in. a »e. 1,'oud busliiens luuL «CeU. SvH,:."Uaa.Jl» 1'our ,\Vlle," . lc . l,«nilsvllle,--At the Masonic Tlienlr* l.'bas. A. Slinw, uimiag.-r) "III Darkest Bus' sin wns presented week of Aug. 2\t, (Irntvlng guod houses. The company wus a good one, Eva Mountrurd, 'n the lending role, (fulto ctipiuriHl h"i' ii.idleiirrs with her clever uctr ing. "A Modern Viking" Sept. fi-10. Avttst'K TllllATIIK '.('has, A. Shaw. DiaDO' per).—"For Ills Brother's Crlmo," week of; Aug. 1!S. attracted crowded houses at every performunre. "(Jurt-n of tho Highway"4-10, lle.'KiNiiiMsi TnrtTtin (Wballon Bros., mnniigers).—Fred Irwin's Big Show, weolc of Aug. 'jv. gave a suPlcieiilly enlerlalnlng l*.rforinauce to al Intel Inrgc audlcncoa tlifoiiglaaii the week. London Holies 4-10. Hopkins.' Tiikatiik (J. II. Hopkins, pro- prietor). -Col, Hopkins was hi the city last week, pulling I ho Ibilshlng touches to hl» i.ew I hea I re mid gelling everything In readi- ness fur lite opening In September. This] bouse wus formerly known us Musle Hall. II had ii singe on the first ami second floor*. The second llimr has been eiillrely removed nud a commodious gullery bull I. The imr- ijuet Is on the level wllh the street Bach flisir has six eills 1 three on each side) with ladders on the outside of Hie building from lliu upper floors. An entirely new act of fireproof scenery has Is-on Installed and overy precaution against lire bo* been tuknu throughout the building. The sculliig ca- pacity of the house Is 'J.'JbO. The people on. 3aged for the o|wnlllg week are; Kvn MudgO, nmrs J. Morion, Relff llro*., Four Rlanos, Dixon, Bowers and Dixon, Josephine Altis- ley, Howe nud Scott. John Roiunh'i.n'm Ci«cl'» Sept. 0. « ItmiKiiT D. Hvi.k wrltea: "I have nindn n change In my nrrangeniciits for Ibis sea- son. I have canceled my road show and huve leased the York Theatre, at Ht. John, N.-11.. fur Hie semmii nud am going to run n vaudeville theatre. This city (Ht. John, N. II.) Is n grent Winter port, the harbor Is always oisui nnd there I* a population of ".0,(100 to draw from. I nm c.ntldent that I van do the IuihIiiohh. I have put awuy my •■unviis for the season and will oiieii this bouse Sept. 'JO. I am going lo put In up nrchcHtrii of seven plereH and the bouse Is li'liig thnroiiglily relltled and will he In first class shape, with I he lutusl eteclric i.ppllnnces nnd alcaui beat. Can seat 1,300 i.e..pie: nil Hie safely arrangement* lire be- ing uii.de: hiivo nine mils: In bid. rrery- llllllK III Ix'llIK dime Hull IllollfV can do in ii: like Ibis a tlrst j Iiims. vsiulcillle llic/ilro." lb..:* lll..u:K, feiiiiiln barllolie, litis been very III. In Norfolk, Vu . with lyplu.ld fevei', Slie.it) now ami the iv»d to recover/, ,