The New York Clipper (September 1904)

3BPTB1MBEB 24. THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. 711 iiijou rucntro (II. B. Sire, manager).— ■•\ir Wix of Wlckbain," a musical comedy, in twotfets, book and music by Herbert Darn- w additional musical numbers by George i*iirard and Jerome D. Kern, rc-adaptatlon liWrafu «"»• i»»|,.u hv .Tnhn Tills bouse oiwnvd 17 with a slock bur- '"•/liic company, in "Tbc Japskys." . THB O l.t«fic atlll remains dark, with prospects of opening later In tbe week t •.- r. -m >OTE.—It Is reported that Hurtle &. Sea- , d many new yrlcs by John H. Wagner, mon have leased tbo West End for Sunday «'.« zlven for tbc first time In New Jfork nlgbt concerts. ounuay evening of Sept. 10. ..IUJIrat .offering on m atnac occurred at the Hyperion Theatre, \cw Haven, Conn., Sept. 12. The niece was mulcr tuo personal supervision and manage- mint of Edward R. Mice, who, lictween (lie i>i conducted the orchestra lu two new compositions, "PlcnBnnt Memories" and "Em- oiro State Express Gallop." 'Ihe Bcene of the story Is laid In Australia, the plot being one of mistaken Identity and tbe complica- tions which result Tho musical numbers were In many cases quite pleasing, although there was too great a tendency to noisiness manifested, and there were effective stage settings and pretty costumes. The char- Meters of the play were well looked after llv Harry Corson Clarke, who scored a success in the title role; David Lythgow, Trunk Lulor, Sydney De Grey, Tbelma fair, who sang several numbers very prettily; Alice Maude I'oole, Catherine Hayes aud others Tbe cast: Wilfrid Wlx. Harry Cor- non Clarke: Tom Howard, Dnvld Lythgow; loan Smith, IS. A., Julian Dalton Eltlnge; bukc or Tadmlnstcr, Sydney De Grey; siinmuB O'Scoot, Frank I/alor; Mr. Banks, M p. Arthur Wooley; Mr. Potter, Douglas Flint' Mr. Dodd, Andrew O'Neill; Mr. Jinks, Fred Waters; Drlnkaweldry, Milt Pollock; Lady Betty, Thelma Fair; Maude Benton, Mice Maude Poole ; Mme. Marie, Laura Gucr- Ite • Mrs. O'Scott, Catherine J. Huyes; Susan Cec'llc Mayer; Kangaroo, David Abraham. Pastor's Theatre (Tony Pastor, mana- ,, er i— two capacity audiences greeted the excellent bill, Sept. 10, and were generous In tbelr applause. Frank Gardiner and Lottie Vlnceut. asslaUd by Harry Drew, topped the Mil In a new act, "Winning a Queen." The Idea Is original and cleverly worked out and through the untiring- efforts of the.trlo should be successful. Harding and Ah Sid, old fa- vorites here, were given a warm welcome and caused many laughs by their grotesque and clever acrobatic work. Lottie Gllson and Bill Hart, In "The Fly Flirt," had a vehicle which carried muny laughs and success of the desired quality and the principals were equal to all demands. J. C. Nugent and Grace Fcrtlg, In "The Rounder," were well received and met with the reward their work deserved In (he form of unstinted applause. Hubert Deveau, chalk and crayon artist, started his filial week previous to his European trip and judging from the cordial reception of his clever work his success abroad Is as- sured. The Rlva Brothers made their Ameri- can debut and delighted every moment by tbelr exhibition of strength and clever acro- batic and balancing work. Adamlul and Tay- lor pleased In vocal work; Mile. Olive pre- dated clever aud dainty juggling acts; the Chihuahua Trio were excellent lu their Mexican serenades; Will Thompson Davis gave a clever aud amusing monologue; the IK Muths, in an eccentric dancing act, caught the fancy of the nndlencc; Hood and Blcn- llicii, with their illustrated songs, met with approval, and the grotesqueseope and vita- graph closed the bill. Third Avenue Theatre (Martin .1. Dixon, manager).—"M'llss," with Nellie Mc- Henry, was presented here this week with the following cast: Yuba Dill, George B. Mil- ler : John Grey, Frank Dayton; Juau wai- ters, Howard Slducy; Tcmpleton Fake, Irvln It. Walton; Judge Beeswlnger, L. J. Loriug; limnmer Smith, Cbns. Drake: Jack Brown, Thos. J. Murray; Sheriff of Smith's, Harry Kobe; Mrs. Smith, Grace Young; Clytle Mor- plier, ({race Bydnoy; M'llss, Nellie McHenry. Next week, "New York Day by Day," with a strong cast. New Amnionl'im Theatre (Kluw & Erliinger. mnnngm's).—The Itogers Bros, started on the third week of their successful season Sept. 10. Academy of Manic (Gilinoro & Tomp- kins, managers).—"Checkers" started the llfth weelt of Its revival Sept. ID. Miijentlc Theatre (John S. Flaherty, manager).—"The Isle of Spice" entered Sept. 10 upon the fifth week of Its run. Hudson Theatre (Henry B. Harris, man- ager).—Win. Faversham, In "Lctty," started Sept. 10 the second week of his engagement. M.mi:. Ar.NAun, who has nmdc u reputu- 1lou here and abroad on the operatic and concert stages, has been engaged by Helurlch . Oonrclil as professor of singing of the French I hive County mid Lew Unison, while mimical class at the Metropolitan Opera House. . Axuiikw J. i, 'dm;, president of Ihe Corpora- lion l.hiuhhiUug Co., Is the purchaser of the great tract of land oil (hi: Harlem Ship Canal from the Dyckinim estate and the American Realty Co., I lie former owners. mi this trad It Is Intended to establish nil amusement park of greater proportions even than the two enterprises of u similar nature now at Coney Island. YlttCDV IlEltllBUT AND NKI.SUN RoUKIITS ltiivc signed contracts whereby an Autumn and Winter season of Sunday night concerts will be given at the Majestic Theatre, begin- ning Oct. 0. - Mmk. Mii.ka Tkbnina, who was theKiindvy In "Parsifal," at the Metropolitan Opera House last year. Is III with some faclnl trouble and will not be able to appear In three or four years. Brooklyn.—At the Moutauk (Isabel Sinn- Ilecht, mnunger) William Collier made his Wat appearance here. In "The Dictator," Sept. 11). Last week "The Virginian" scored a big success. Next week, "The Earl of Paw- tucket. Majestic (Charles R. Sturgls, manager). — Ihe Runaways," with Arthur Dunu, 7s hero this week. In the cast supporting Mr, Dunn are: Charlie Dox, Clarence Harvey, William Meehan, Thomas Whltbrcad, S. P. Pulcen, Erinlnle Earle, Blauche Hyne, Sallle Randall, the Aithea Sisters and the orlglnnl lieauty cborus. LaBt week big business ruled. Next week. "The Crisis." Guand Oprba HOU8H (Nick Norton, mana- ger).—The popular melodrama, "The Ninety und Nine," Is here 111-24. "The Fatal Wed- ding' last week played to capacity business. Next week, "Prisoners of War." Paiik (Wm. Hyde, mauagcr).—The melo. drama for the current week Is "After Mid- night." Jack Webster has the leading role nud is well received. Lnst week busluess wus to capacity. Next week, "Rachel Gold- stein." Bmu (Mary G. Spooner. manager).—"The Taming of Helen" Is the comedy given by the Spooner Stock Co. 10-24. The piece Is under the personal supervision of Edna May Spooner, who assumes the role of Helen. Cecil Spooner duns male attire. Augustus Phillips Is seen In the leading male role and Harold Kennedy Is seen In the lending Juven- ile role. This week the Misses Spooner wear two Important gowns. Last week big business ruled. Next week, "The Deacon'B Daughter." Columbia (Dave A. Wels, manager).— "Alice of Old Vlncennes" Is given by the stock company. All the original scenery and costumes have been secured for this production. Richard Buhlcr and Jnssailue Hodgers are seen in the lending roles, nig business ruled last week. To follow: "Ru- pert of Hcntzau." OiiPiisiiM (Percy G. Williams, manager). —This week Mclntyre and Heath head the list. Thercse Dorgeval, a European prima donna, Is the extra feature and the opening performance 10 wns tbe occasion of her American debut. She possesses a soprano voice of good quality which she well knows how to use aud she was given a hearty re- ception. Others are: Sbessardy's bears, Frank and Jen Lntonn, Knight Brothers aad Sawtelle, the Steln-Eretto Co., Jack Nor- worth. Charles Vance, Smlrl and Kessner nud the vltngraph. 11 VMS & Beujian's (Archie II. Ellis, man- ager).—This week's bill Is headed by Mabel McKiuIey. As an extra feature the llenglcr Sisters appear. Others arc: Bloom and Cooper, lilacs and Remington. Charles II. Minefield. Sparrow, the Juggler: Karl and Wilson, White and Simmons. La Tell Broth- ers and the Sisters Davonne. Kkkxkv's Fulton Street House (Frank A. Keency, manager).—The bill presented this week Is a stiong one, with Hose Cogh- liiu and company us the hcadllnrrs. The sketch presented is "The Ace of Trumps." Others are: The Ellnore Sisters. Tom Brecn and William Wllllken. H. V. Fitzgerald, line nud Bcndetto, the Gillette Sisters, Hawlcy and Vuss, Harry H. Lester aud the Kceuey- scope. Stab (Al. Schoelbcrger, manager).—The Tiger Lilies appear here In their two mu- sical comediettas. These are entitled "Mu- sical Flip Flaps." In the vuudcvlllo ure: ,1 auies. 10. Cooper and Co., Brown and Bobln- son, La Veen and Cross. Jules Bennett, Olgn i ii lull", Julius Nat us, Mile. Rartulctti and Elsie Fay, and as an extra feature Boulia and her Cuban and African rolgduts. Watson's Cozy Corner <W. B. Watson, man- ager).—A surpassing bill of vaudeville this week Includes: The renowned Katun Troupe of whirlwind dancers, Ardcll and Bayard, with their pickaninnies; the Three Polos on aerial liars, Weston and Raymond, with an up to date sketch; Burke and McAvny, exponents of the manly art; Annie Morris, pleasing vocalist and coon shunter, and .leunelto Dupree. The Imii'Ii-scjiic nllrilclloii Is en III led "Whlrly Twlrly." nnil the fun- milkers will tat: W. 11. Watson, Xut Fields, numbers, lull relies, dunces. elc., will be exe- cuted by llu- i-ii|iiihlu chorus, with Jenneltc IMiprec. Elsie Leslie and all the other pop- ular fnvorlles. Cunev Isi.axi>'s lirst big Murtll Gras rain Is In lie hell Wednesday, Thursday mid Friday. Ibis week, and this will pracllcully close Ihe season al the Island. Every sort of al traction tlull could lie expected to llguro In a Mardl Gras carnlvnl has been planned. Luna Paiik continues to du record busi- ness up to the very end. There nre new nt- t rail Ions and plenty of them still. In the circus ring every night John Pelulng, "the Butcher Boy," gives an exhibition In wrest- ling, in the Circus Maxlmus Will Hill, Ihe high wire walker: .losle Ashton, the equestri- enne, and other old fnvorlles are atlll there, with new features. In the big Mardl (iras parades the park will be represented by Ihe Joelsscn Brothers, Butler uud Wllkons, aud Mr. and Mrs. James Lee, The burlesques are called "Hannah's Flat" and "A Social Session." Lyceum (Louis Phillips, manager).—"Lost River" is this week's offering. Business con- tinues good. jjj tbe Bill Poster! From Local No. 4, Philadelphia.—The meet- ing held in our new hall brought together Ihe largest meeting of the year and an unanimous vote of thanks was extended to the officers for tbc way In which the ball was furnished. This local Is proud of being the first to In- troduce this method of, bringing together members socially. The rooms are open dally, including Sunday, and comprise live apart- ments, viz.; meeting, reading, writing, pool and retiring rooms, aud a cordial Invitation Is extended to all visiting members of the Alliance at all times. Business Is very good and we bave no men out of work. John Law- rence Is agent at the National Theatre, with his staff of trusty blllcrs, comprising: John Ryan, John Buthnrst, Cbns. Hoff, Harry Cnr- nllinn, Ferd. St rouse, Mike Holland, Frank DnroM and AL Spencer. Bluney'g New Arch St. Theatre Is doing very nicely, with Max Fnlrbush as agent. His staff Includes: B. Angle, Thomas White, W. McNeal, II. Rlvell, Harry Falrblsb and James Henry, frank Wolf has charge of the Park. Chestnut and South Broad St. Theatres, and has as assist- ants : Wm. Edwards, Sam Davis and Kid Morrison. Wm. Vail, with his automobiles, Is doing good work at the Ornnd Opera House and Is assisted by Chas. Moore. Wm. Garrett and Harry Stecker. Our worthy president, Jack Supplee, Is atlll at the Standard, with James Cregg and Harry Hnsson ns assistants. Whltey Jacobs has again taken charge of the Walnut and Garrlck Theatres, and has John Miisncv and James Griffin to assist him. Fred Bergman is doing nicely nt Forcpaiigh's The- atre, and has Morris Cox and P. Kramer to help him out. The Trocadero has our old friend, Horace Dlekcrson to see that every thing is attended to, and John Llnscy, nt the Lvceum, Is doing good work. Dory Smith Is to take charge of the Glrard Theatre, which will open lu October ■ with "When Johnny Comes Marching Home." I'Mward Cake re- turned from the West, severing his connec- tion with the Walter L. Main Show, to take charge of tbc Temple Theatre, Camden, N. J., and according to the business being done his work Is giving entire satisfaction. Wm. Crces has again taken charge of the Stur Theatre, which will open on Sept. 10. AH of the above theatres employ only union bill post- ers and hitlers. Frank DuColn, ahead of "Kidnapped in New York," spent u few dnys In our city. Bro. Spray, of Local No. ;i. was a visitor at our hnll on Sunduy. and congratu- lated us on our undertaking, (.'bus. Baker, of No. II, was also a visitor. All road members please communicate with S. C. Moss, at our new hall, 117 and 110 North Klghth Street. Notes from Local No. 17, Boston.—At the regular meeting, Sunday, Sept. 11, It wus voted to have our banquet Dec. 11. Bro. James Gannon was elected chairman aud Bro. Joe Vokcs In charge of refreshments. It was nlso voted lo send a delegate to the conven- tion in Pittsburg In December, and to elect him at our next meeting. The local wish to thank President Joseph, Bro. McCormlck, of Chicago, and Ilm. Lowery, of Pittsburg, for their prompt attention lo matters pertaining for the good of the Alliance. The Kaglcs of this town and a few that are members of this local left Thursday for Baltimore, to attend the convent Inn there. The olllcers of this local attended the outing of the Berry Outing Society, at Lexington, and the ball team, all members of No. 17, de- feated tbe strong Berry team by the score of s to 7, for the hundsome prize donated liy Walter Wchrle. Bros. Butler. Mulmr, Donn- liue, Hale, White, Scott and Corhett are the social committee for the grand banquet. Bros. Curtln, Griffin. Wurd, Burke, Hoble, lingua, Lewis, Rich, Carroll und Superior arc doing Ihe country hilling for the exposition at Mechanics' Building. Bro. John 1011s, of the opera house, spent Suudny nt Provlucu- town, 11m guest of our president. Francis Lloyd, Bro. Frank Honolulu nnd Bro. Henry Corbel I, of the Donnelly Bill 1'osiiug Co., nud Bro. Win. Mahnr, the steward of the simp, were congratulated at the meeting, us there Is not a dollnajiirnt in the shop. Urn. Jim Judge Is In charge of the Manning HHI Posting Co. Good work Is Mng done by Bro. Joe Vokes. of 1 list Boston Theatre, 111 gel- ting Hie mi'luliers to pay up their dues to the union promptly mid lit'Ml lend meetings. Treasurer Hale's report showed the union lo he lii a nourishing condition. Bro. Mui'tlu While hud his new wugon at Iteudvllle, bill- ing "The Wizard of (>/." dining Hie races there. Our next meeting will occur Suudny, Sept. 20, at 724 Washington St. From Local No. ], Chicago.—This local held its regular meeting Sunday. Sept. II. A good attenduuee was present and the meeting was u record breaker for rapid transaction of business and though there was consider- able business before the body, nil was sulls- factorlly transacted In two hours, which cer- tiilnly speaks well for the manner In which President Murphy conducts tbo meetings. nil look tine and In the best of health. Bros. B. J. 1-ayilen, tills Aiken, J. Joins, I'.d. Baker, It. S. Walte and Val Kiueald, all of No. a, and with Pawnee Rill's Wild West, spent Sunday with Hie boys of No. 3. They report everylsHly getting olong finely n)«l say thev will no sorry when the season closes. "Bro. Richard Armstrong, of No. 3, wns granted a withdrawal card, to Join No. IT. He lakes with him the best wishes of the lioys of No. 3. Sunday. 8ept. 18, will end the voting for delegates to our noxt con- ventlou. The votlug has been going on for two months. Ballots were sent to all mem- bers of No. I who sent In their addresses nnd Secretary Lowery wishes to thank tbo members who helped him in locating so mnnv members He also wishes every mem- ber "of No. I to send In their permanent addresses. . .. _ . ... .. Notes from Local No. 24. Buffalo. N. V— Bro. II. Grcenewny, of Local No. 1, was here last week ahead of the "At Crlpplo Creek Co.. playing at the Academy of Mnslc. Urn. Tom 'Byers.' a metuls-r of the National Al- liance. Is here this week, billing "The Fac- tory tilrl." and he was hiiBtllng from day- light until dnrkness, assisted by two extrn men. Bro. Harry Kastlck. a nephew of the late Thomas Mlaco, has been appointed our new business ngent. Ho Is also tho rice presi- dent of Locnl No. 24. The local hns opened an office for the benefit of the boys at No. 34 East Kaglc Street, nro. Chaa. L. Vin- cent was appointed llnnnclal secretary, also corresponding secretary. Bro. Terrence h. Lynch, our president, wns appointed on Sept. id general State orirniilxer for New York State, with Chas. L. Vincent as deputy State organizer. On 8undny, Sept. 14, Locnl No. 2. New York, held Its regular meeting, with Thomas Shcehnn presiding, Tho sick committee .re American League AMERICAN LEAGUE PARK, N. Y. WITH WASHINGTON, Br »l. IT, 10, MO, Ml National League, POLO GROUNDS, WITH CINCINNATI, Kept. HO, til, till. WITH PITTtBOHO, ■«!■». M, *«. till. WISCONSIN. Milwaukee.—Attendance Inst week was not up to tbo si inula nl. Manager Shecaah Hrown has a busy week nt the Davidson Theatre Sept. LM-iM, with Isndore Bush, In "(llltterlng Olorla," 18: Ethel Bnrrymoro l'.\ 111, and Blnncho Blng 33-94. " 'Way Down Hast" hold the stage the past week. Aliiamiira. —Manager O. F. Miller, de- spite several changes In his hill, offered an excellent vaudeville programme week of It. "At Hie Old Cross Roads" comes 18 for the week, with "The Show Girl" to follow. ACADKMY (Kdwln Tbanhouser, manager). —The usual high class productions are tx'lng presented by the Tlianlinuser Co. "When Knighthood Was In Flower" 1U-24, and "The Children of tho tihetto" I'll and week. Lcn Baker returned to the enst week of 11, un- polled that all Hie members ware enjoying prnrlng with great success In Mr. Wlllard s Sood health. Nominations and election of edd vole In "The Middleman." elegatcs to the convention of the National Bijou cu-era llottsti (John It. l'lcrce, real. .lelegatcs .. Alllunco will take olftco on Sunday, Sept. .«. Treasurer Harry Coley, of the National Al- liance, atteiidoel the lust meeting. From Local No. IS, Newark, N. J.—At our last meeting we had the pleasure of Install- ing another member, Denis J. Sulllvnn, who had a pleasant time with the brothers of the local. We hud n Inhor carnival hero week of Sept. 20 and will bo well represented by an electric button at nights during the week. Our president, L. A. weildln, has been on the sick list for the past three weeks, but has got back Into harness again. We hope to get the addresses of secretaries of the different locals before our next meeting. Our dele- gules for the convention will be nominated and elected at that meeting, which will be held Sept. »». Address all comuiunleallons to II. 8. I'arkcr, recording secretary, 1)1 Mar- ket Street. Notes from Local No. it, Denver, Col.— Our Labor ljuv celebration wns oue of I he best In the history of the local. Kvery member In town turned out and made a Ann showing. The procession, was headed by a large float, on which men showed the pub- lic how we "stick Ihom up." The. Hunt was presented by James A Currun. Tho men were uniformed in blnck trousers, whits shirr waists and while cans and nil carried brushes. Bro. J. J. Mcrrlgiin Impersonated a bill poster of the sixties us a "rube," and made n good one. In the afternoon every one al tended i large basket picnic held at Hindi's Harden ami given by the Denver Trades Assembly. The season lias commenced In ull theatres. Bro. .Ion Cordon Is at the Tabor, Bro. Kills Oerson nt the Bronilway, Bro. Alex Ilenrv at the New Curtis nud Bro. Harry Cooper at Ihe Orphcuiu. Work In the bill room Ik nourishing and plenty of it. We nre taking In nuw members right along nud many nppllciilloiis have liven re- ceived. Bro. CHIT Itedfleltl Is on Ihe road uud has charge of several of the On-run Co. towns. We received n letter from Bro. I'M. Nun-Is, of the Sells A Down's Shows, who nre now lu Southern Colorado, telling us of iho Hue work done by National Alliance men on his cur. Itm. I'eimey, who looks after the t lii-iilrl< al circuits for Ilm Currun Co., reports business good. Bro. Hurry Hook, of Colorado Springs, wus here Labor Day and marched with us In Hie parade. Bro. Jou Simtry Is looking after the Interests of "A Widow's Outing, a local product Ion. The mil Iniiiil convention of blllcrs nnd bill posters will hn held III I'ltlsbitrg. I'm.. Dec fc-7. The No. I carof lluriiiilil A Bailey's Show closed lu Chicago, III., Sept. 17. Huh Illilll, or the National Allhince. und Hurry Hose, of l.oi-nl No, ill), Jersey City, urn with "The 1'cddlcr." •-»■• • dent manager),— llertrude Hwlggett will ap- pear week conn David lllgglns. pear week commencing 18, In ''Tilly Olson." David lllgglns. In "Hit l.nsi Dollar/' follows. 'Two Little* Walt's" received a good shure of attention 11 nnd week. l'AtiBT (Leon Waelisner, manager).—KiuII Marx. Curt Stark, lienihiird Sprottc and Theodor llurgiirlh tuako their llrst appear- ance 1H, lu "Iphlgenle Auf Tnurls." "Love's Manoeuvres" 21, S'i'Aii (Frank It. Trottinnti, iiiuiiuger). — Irwin's Majesties IS atlil week. Tho Bou Tous 2ii nnd week. Sam Devere's Big Show offered Its usual good bill the past week. llllAMi (J. W. Klniiy. manager).—Russell and Locke, Splssoll Bros., llruinmel and Klm- tierly. Dill ami Ward, und Win. Do Boo week of 10. ciivhtai, (F. II. Winter, manager).—I'eoplu week of 11): Itnyinoiid Teal, the Minimis, Handy und Wilson, Mitchell and Love, and Baby Olndys. ♦ »» MOW YORK STATIC. NUUUAMIiA. oniiihn. —At gi'ss. niiiiiuKer). Hnrlciu.—At the Harlem Opera House (Alex. LlchtenBteln, manager) "The Virgin- ian, with Dustnn Farnnm, opened to the nest Monday attendance of the season, Sept. 19, and star and company received a royul reception. Next week, William Collier. Wkmt i;.\u (George A. Blumeuthul, mana- ger).-—"An Kngllsh Daisy," with Murray and Mack and a long and strong cast, won success H). it Is an entertaining offering, and a most successful week Is anticipated. ■Hie house was filled 111 and the audience fwely applauded. Mktuoi-ous (Henry Rosenberg, manager). -—"Mure lo Bo Pitied Than Scorned" opened Jo a packed house, 11), despite the fact that [J uppenred In Harlem only a few weeks ugo. Next week, "When Johnny Comes Murchlng Home." . . 8'rAit (Wm. T. Keogb, munagcr).—"The Lighthouse by the Boa™ came for u week's slay, 111, and met with the usual big recep- tion accorded companies that hnvc l«eu for- luuuto to obtain a date at. this house. Next week, "Wedded nnd Varied." raocToti's Onb Hunouhd and Twbntv- Wwai Brains Tiibatbh (J. Austin Fyucs, general manager).—"Frou Frou," with new scenery, costumes nnd stage effects, opened lo a packed house 10. Tho cast was remark- ably good nnd the audience fully appreciated Unit fact. Judging from the applause. Busl- "%$ continues to Improve ns the weather RoTs cooler. The vaudeville presents Yorke uud Adams, Marion Carson, Fred Stuber. •i. H. Burton und moving pictures. Next week, "Soldiers of Fortune." llunTio,& Skamon'8 Music HAUi 'Ben Hurtlg, manager).—This house was packed at both -pertormuaces on Monday, 19, when a most excellent bill was offered. A hearty reception was accorded each and every act uud Justly so. The bill: Hoffman and Fierce, Kelly and Ashbv, Artie Hnll, Fulgora, Helena I redcrlck, Loufs Simon, Grace Gardner nud company, Pat Roonev's Street Urchins, Colhy niuTWay, aud Watson, Uutchlngs nnd bd- wards. , Hotiiahi (Sullivan & Krnus. managers). —Kite & Barton's Big Gaiety Kxtravuguimu moved uptown and opened lo Ihe best mati- tiec of tho season' 10, every sent being filled. A inosj; agreeable performance was presented MM It evfneut.ly wns enjoyed, ns encores were freely bestowed. The show tranl with a Map from Mart to finish, containing good tinging nnd comedy work of the first order. Sex week, Vanity Fair. OtnatDH (Geo, U, Purvis, manager).— *^J&*^JB&JVA£zrASB£ •'■'«. L. Martin. J. J. MCon i. P. ]•'. Murphy, uilek, It. II, Pear- son. Tlios. Cnhlll. J. H. Dunning, Thos. Rey- nolds, frank McCormlck. Dave Jarrctt, Chas. MeCuen. Harry Combs. Walter Council, John fella, Geo. Klliott, Jake Werntz and Harry Llndnn. Five delegates will be sent lo the convention In place of nine last year. All ure anxious to go, and a hot election Is antici- pated. Tlic Burnum No. 1 car Is In and I hey nave slnrted to work hilling the big show, which opens at the Coliseum. The following agents are In town heralding the coming at- tractions: Bro. J. J. Williams, with "Across the Pnclllc," he is a member of Brooklyn Local. No. 33. and Is a strong union man; Pro. Tom I. Phillips, of Philadelphia Local, No. 4, In advance of "At the Old Cross Roads:" Mux Hart, representing "For Ills Brother's Crime," and J. J. Whitehead, In ad- vance of "Tlllle Olson." who has Introduced unite a novelty In advertising nnd which '[lie business nt the slnndard and All members of curds here, comes 10-24.• «*»' R. "B."Pe"nr'so"n. "Aiaamuw^liiaOT, anOMai? has her choir ^l^tinl. wlil^ seeniB as popi- ,, , |I( , (] A ,. ur( ,| (1 ,' lnvlla ,| mi lar as ever. M»{W ftp nine mother ■« Mtendod to nil Irs Com Qnlnten alternateis he little mothe • crash of brass bauds and brilliant illumlna- Dkkamland Is In Its Ilnnl week. Its chutes and scenic railways, midget villages, animal arena and sldo shows of every kind are for Summer only, nnd Summer has gone. There are special features for Mardl Gras week, everv one of them attractive. lluNiiKtisiiN'H Mimic Ham. (F. B. Hender- son, manager).—For (he closing week of the season the mil Is composed of headlliiera. Those who appear are: Koppe and hoppc, Mlluiii Trio. Hie Great Janscn, Maud Harris, Foster aud Foster, Dick Ford, Browning Sisters and eouiimny. Harry Wurdcll, Mur- phy aud Andrews, Wlltslc and West, Hattlc Leiivy. Kingston Girls aud Archers 1III- " lliioAtiivAV (Leo C. Teller, manager).—"A Little of Kvcrylhliig," wltii^ Fay Jj*"j£Mm Boyd's Tl Ire (W, .1. Bur- -"A Ituiiniviiy Trump" wns the a It rail Ion Hep). I». Coming: l.'luimicev Olcoll. 22. 23. "The County Chnlrinaii" 211- Oct. 1. "A Girl from Dixie" did good busi- ness 11. 12. Frank ll.mlels, In "The Ofllce Boy," drew large houses 13. 11. Henry Mil- ler, in "Joseph Kiitiingled," hail good audi- ences III, 17. OlU'limiM (Carl Belter, manager).--After lining closed nil Hummer tills house opened IK. with everything new and bright. Tho bill Included: Fngaii und Ilyrou, In their bur- letlu, "Idle Fancy;" Uiwls McCord und Co., presenting "Her Lnst Beheiirsal;" Kliinli and Purls, .losle Do Wilt, Carlisle's dogs uud ponies, UcCube, Suhlnc nud Voru, lu "The Arrival of Kilty McCarthy;" Vurln nud Turenuc und the klnodrouic. Kit in TiikATiih (Chas, S, Breed, malinger). —"Arlsium" IK-SI. Cuming: "A Wayward Sou" 22-2-1, "Duller Southern Skies"' Oct. 2-S, "Fahlo Romaul" Il-H. " 'Way Out West" did good business Kept. 11-11. "l-'lnnlgau's Bull" had good houses 15-17. Nutkh. —.1. Ilnrwood Springer, In advance of "The Wayward Sun," wus lu Ihe city HI. Ilnrnuui & Bailey's circus drew large crowds 12 fircut. propiiraIleus are being made for the street fair daring the Ak-Snr- Beu festivities, 28-Oct. 8, which promise to eclipse any former year. i « I'n-iiiiMil. —At tin- New Larson (Win, Lowery, manager I Woodward & Burgess' "Under Two Flags" Co. opened Ilm seiison to n good house, Sept. I). New York Bioscope Co. ill. Main's Ciiicus hud good business C. ♦♦> ■WK.1T VHUil.NIA. Hllillrn.—Uorlck's (lieu Theatre (Her- bert Salinger, manager) closed Sept. 17. lifter one of the must prolllublo weeks of the season. Tho following excellent bill wns given: Pauline Mornii 11111! pickaninnies, Kurl und Wilson, Miller nud Krcsko, Odette Bor- deaux and Yoniiii. ICiAi.To (F. W. Mi Council, manager),— The si'iison here otirned 10, with a strong vaudeville and musical programme, given by a full orchestra, under Hie direction of Mu- sical Director Professor James I). Proud- love. The following people make up III" hill fur Ihe week: Wright, Harris utid Wright, Bnt'den and Knlliill, Hunter Hint Mooney, Hose Feliniir, Mitrle Glrard, Luiiril Marl lore, Fanny Mm und May Nellsoii. Norr.. - Work upon Hie nuw Lyi'imm The- litre Is progreNsiug rapidly und It Is thought Hint It will be possible to have the formal opening In .luuiiui-y. The new phi) house will be managed by .Muse Kels. who will bo represented in Kluiliu by Iloslduut Muuu- gcr W. C. Smith. Troy.—At the Lyceum Thcalrn (Burns Ollhiui, mnunger) the Mortimer Snow Slock Co., In "Woman Against Woman," drew good houses Sept. 12-17. "Tho Lost Para- dise" HI-2I. GitiNWiii.ii (H'KliA IfotiHi: (M. Itels, mumi- ger).- -"Hiivlil lluriiin" hud good houses 12, 13. "IIiiIick In Toyltind" piieki'd I ho hoiiso 14. Kiel son's "(liu-lii Tom's Cabin" drew well lo. HI. Mlidml llollaiiil. In "The Trl- niiiph nf 1111 Kmpri'ss' hud a lilg houtin 17. "On Thiiiiksglrlug Day" Is due. Ill 21, "Du- serlcd ill. Ihe AHiir" 22 21. Tilt: HuvAI. IW. II. Buck, munagcr). Tho Bowery Burlesqiioi-H drew fulr boilsus .12-1-1. Purlsluii WIiIuwn weiii greeted Willi packed houses Li-17. Coining: Moonlight Munis 10- 21, liiiperliil ltiii-lcM|iit-i-K 22 21. ♦ » » tcwioiniii;. Knshvilli-.—At Hie Grand (Mrs. T. .1. Boyle, miinilgrr) I he Boyle Slock Co. has again cslulillshed Itself ns 11 favorite. Largo iitlcndiuico ruled Sept. 12-17. "The Cowlsty und Ilm Lady" gitvn film opisirl mil lies und brought forward players who had Hltle chance 011 Hie opening week. Josh Sullivan wus purllciilui'lv sidled to the rule of Teddy North, while Miss Humphreys gave 1111 utile chut 111 lei Izat Ion. Miss Mil null, ,1. Francis Klrku nud ,1. Gordon Kdwiirds went,very good. The vlliigru[ih. In Ilia liaiuls of Wm, iieeii, mis ihe curtain walls most, pleasantly. "The Girl I Left llchluil Me" 10-24. Buiiti (.lake Wells, iiiuiiHgur).—Walter Mduut'ils, In "Tim sign of Hid Four," had capacity 12, and continued to good business through tho week. Miss Wheatley, US Mrs, John Kholte, acted most skilfully, "A Mid- night Marriage" 11)24. JoliM RlllllNHim'S CluciiM, 12, owing lo u misunderstanding hi regard lo I ho license. fulled to give a si met parade, but puckou the tents nt both performiiiiccs. Noriis. Tim Veiiiloinn ( W. A. ShlMilli, limn. uger) opens wllli A I. G. Field's Minstrels Ki'iit. '.'« Foi-epuiigh & Soils' Circus ar- rives 28. Last week'B business was big. Tho Russc I Brothers; In "The Femnlc Detectives," next. GAvrrv James Clark, manager .—Among 111?Improvements for which the proprietors expended $10,000 during the Summer mon hs Is a device for currying off the smoke, which aei-etofore has hceu one of Ihe dlsugrcca .la entures of smoking concerts. 80 far th s ""on tl" smoke carrying arrnngemei.t as wSmI lo perfcetlon. iferihner's Morning f hirlcs this week. Good business last week. I'avton's (8 8. Allen, manager) -"No si^Ei mm iJSSSfi LuUcd. L °V''n \X U "V Dyg " '.'•heatrc Is OOW Novfi.tv (I)avld Rol on. manager).— "M'he ('liarltv Nurse" Is Ihls wink's pro- .1. .-Hoi 11oiight to do well, (iocs business lust week. NfflS, "The LUHu Church Around "'••rmiAM'(I'hurles Williams, manager).— "Tl'.e Sna" of Lite." with the fu.nour Dmin- Xs."who form'the; human bridge, Is here f "IJx. "t k 'iFrank • B. oIR m**** "^ new nolle* of I Modi burleBUue UMBpUff \i. iei nlili much fuvr.r and considerable Is extended to all traveling brothers. Fol- lowing are the members of the advertising department at the Columbus Theatre: Wm. Boheson, agent Henry Sears, Hurry Llndnn, Mike McCormlck and Walter Becker. Noles from Locnl No. .'I, Pittsburg. Pn.— Pro. Fred Stevenson, of No. ,13, Is In Pitts- burg ahead of Doeksloiler's Minstrels and hns several of the local boys al work billing the minstrels, who played the Nixon Thea- tre, a bruise that never did any billing be- fore. Hro. Stevenson states the theatres nil over the country are starting to litho- graph nnd banner again, and the boys are going to. show the managers that It Is the reach the people. Bro. Morris formerly of the Duaycsne nt the Academy of Music. Pros. Hnrrv Cohen and .7. Houser nre at the Avenue and Grand Then I res. Bros. Ren Ciilli-ii. John Hayes nnd John Hurst arc nt Hie Kiuplrr. nnd lite following brothers com- pose the BlnfT at the lllloii mid Dhiplesue Theatres, under Bro. ft It. Wilson, nsslsli-d by John Varlev: Geo. Abcrnetliy, John l-'ar- villi' F. L. Bnbr, Jack Sylvester, John Ford, V. J- McFnrlniid, Matt Hurst and Geo. W. I.owrr, uilh Geo. Kline nnd Peler lllrltcrt tui extra men fl| "o vt*H Heel-man «p«nt a day in the city this week, ib.ltiug bis insn.v friends' Bro. Beckinsn snys- everytlilnc: Is golug nloujj iikci}' ou tils car aud tlie boyi tm S n - Wheelliiir.—At the Court Then tit: (K. B. Fi'iiiixliehn, inniinger) Bbiuclic Ring III "Vivian's I'lipas," I1111I grssl business Sept. 12. Dark 10-24. "The Miirrluge of Kilty" 28. GiiA.s't Oi'KtiA llin.'sii (Chas. A. Keluler, malinger).—Murray 4 Mackey (,'o„ 12-17, In repertory, und had big busluess. "Over Niagara Falls" 10-21, "The Hottest Cnoii lu Dixie" 22-24. ««» MOUTH CAHOMNA. Chill Iiiiiiiokii. — At New Oporu House il'uul it, Allien, inn linger) "Tho Liberty Hellas," Aug. 30, came lo 11 good house; Al, II. Wilson, Kept. 12, pleased two largo audi- ences. Al. G. Field enme. lo 8. It. 0„ 10. Gugiion A Pollock Co. 20-21. lloiiiNHo.vii c.ium.h hud two liumcuso crowds 15. ■»«♦ (AN A HA. Ciiliiinliiii. —At the New Columbia The- atre (Brov.-n Bros., managers) "James Boys In Missouri" dre» n top heavy house Sent. 12. Al. (). Field's Minstrels filled the theatre III. "Boy Waut>'d" had n fair audluncn in. Coming: Al. II. Wilson 1(1, "McFaddenTi rials" 17. Dark week of Hi. London.— Al the Grand (Frank X. Kor. Iiiiiiiii. luiinugcri lidwnrd N. Hoyl. Sept. 10, hi "llamlei,' wus I'ciilly the opuulug uttrae- tlon for the season, "mister Brown,' 12, 13, hud largo houses, as did George Sidney, In "Busy Uxy," 14-1(1. Tho Western fair drow thousands to the city and turnaway houses occurred. 1.0 noon oi'imia IIol'hk (Alex. Harvey, man- uger).—-Iioduey Block Co., week of 12, bad gooil business. Notts.— Tbo Black Watch Band, 14, bod two large crowds at Ihe Princess Rink 'I'D': Western lull- hud thn following attrac- tions opening 12; The Bretons, lu "Leaping Ilm Gup;" iiiniiru's .lapanese Troupe, Flvo "THE 20th CENTURY LIMITED" Is tlir Rew York Central's tf0>haur train liclmm Kmr Vnrl; 'Uin tlil- II) lug Bauviirils, Siium.you, 'I'odd -.Indge Finn ll.v. l/ehulloH Finally, Jolmsoii, Dnveitporl Ult'l l/Oiells, Mosicr, l'h yclini : White nnd La Monle, lliowu and Uownrd, and llae mid Bcncdutlo. Haves a day,—Idr. Wliuilpew.-- Al Iho Winnipeg Theatre Ii'. P. U'alki-r, iiiunsro-i'i Warde and Kidder, "Ha laiuoo," Hi-pt. m played lo full houses. "Han Toy," 12-15, played to big returns. W. E, Gorman's "A Friend of tho Family" 10,17,