The New York Clipper (October 1904)

7«fr THE ISEWi YORK CLIPPKR. OCTOBEK 8. SEW VUHK C1TV. Ilevlew «nd < omsaent.—Business At the local theatres last week averaged good. At (he JIeunco TiiEATiiH,.cm Monday night, Sept. 20, David Warfleld and company gave the drat N«W York City performance of "The Music Matter," a three act comedy drama, byi Charles Klein. The role played by Mr. Witrfleta was a distinct departure from any- thing he bad heretofore assumed and his work won instant recognition, the press being unanimous In Its praise Other new Monday night offerings were: "A Texas llanger," a four act Western drama, by Mrs. J. M mi Id In Felgl, at the FotWTKRNTH Stiibkt 'jiikatm; "II«r Mad .Marriage," a four act melodrama, by Prank Allen, at the American Tjibatmc, and "How He Lied to Her Hus- band, w a one act piny, by George Bernard Shaw,'at the Br*icei,t.t Lyceum The Pkincehs a'muiiiB waa reopened Friday night, 80, with Delta Vox and company,,In "The West Point Cadet," a musical comedy, In three acta, by Paul Iilllnud and Alfred Barre, nod adapted for the English stage by M. Norden. The lyrics are by M. Norden and the mtuic by' A. M. Norden. A review of the performance will be found elsewhere in tbls issue". The continued attractions for the week ending Oct,, t were: David Warfleld at Belasco'h, Wm. H. Crane at the Ciii-raMw, "Tha' Cortege Widow" at the (i.iBiirv, Clara Bloodgood, in "The Coronet of the Duchess,'.' at the Garrick; William Faversnnro at the Hudson, Cecilia hot tun at the New Lycrum, Mrs? Kiike and stock com- pany at the Manhattan, Herbert Kelcey and Km* Shannon at the lyric, Kdna May, In "The School Girl,".at Daly's; "The County Chairman" at Wai.lacx's, "Mrs. Wlggs of the Cabbage Patch" at the Hayoy, "Checkers" at the Acaoemy, "The Isle of Spice" at the Majestic, "Plff! Paff 11 Pout 111" at the Ca- sino, "Mr, Wis at Wlcknam'/ at the Buov, John Drew at the !•:units, Lulu Olaser at the'KNlCKtsRBocKBR, the Rogers Brothers at tin' New Amsterdam, "The Old Homestead" at the New York, "A Texas Ranger" at the KotliiTKKNTn Stukbt, "Her Mad Marriage" at tlio American and Arnold Daly at the Bkrkh Proctor's Fifth Avenue Theatre (J. Aostln Pynes, general manager).—Kytle Bel- lew's former success, "A Gentleman of Franc*," Is revived by the slock company this 1 week, with the original scenery. Two big audiences gave the performance absorbed attention on Oct. It, Edwin Aniens work In the romantic role of Oaston De Mnmae being voted exceedingly fine, Isabella Eves- son did particularly gratifying acting as Mile. De l,n Vlre, and Harry Lelgbton con- tributed some forceful and altogether praise- worthy acting. Kdwln Fowler deserves to be singled out for speclnl honors because of Ills cleverly sustained characterization of Si- mon. The enst: Oaston De Mnrsac, Kdwln Arden; M. De Ilruhl, John Westley; Henry of Navarre, Wallace Ersklne; Henry III, of Prance, George Howell; Vlcomte De Turenne, Albert Howson; Baron De. Rosny, George Friend: M. Presnoy, Harry I*lghton: Si- mon Plulx, Edwin Fowler; M. D'Auremberg, Douglas Hlumlllchl; M. D'Paul, fi«o Hswley; Provost Marshal, John C. King; Pierre Nenncb, David Thompson; Matthew, John Dillon; Mark, George Manning; Jean Per- rnult,, Albert Veasle; Victor l'npln, David Thompson: Courier. Chas. Howson; Mile. De La Vlre, Isabelle Evesson ; Punchette, Ger- trude Berkley: .Mine. De Bruhl, Alice Chand- ler ; Msnthurinp, Marlon Berg; Countess De Grommot. Mnrgnret Klrker; a Page, Mary llungerford. In the vaudeville: Carson and Willnrd, German dialect comedians, with some new funnylsms; Bush-De Vere Trio, with their capital and novel musical act; Jean Edwards, singing comedienne; Harper, Desmond and Bailey, colored ■ singers and dancers; Marion Kendnll and Amy Thomp- son, cornet duettlste; Joe Belmont, whistler and mimic; Clement Swain, club Juggler, and the motion pictures. . Herald Square Theatre (Charles Froh- man manager).—The large and appreciative audience which welcomed Lew Dockstader and his company on Monday evening, Oct. 3, gave ample proof that many playgoers still have a warm place in their hearts for the "old time minstrel show." In the ever popu- lar first part every vocal number received several encores. The singing of Manuel Ro- main, Wm, McDonald and Matt Keefe was remarkably fine, while the comic songs of the comedians excited roars of merriment. The Jokes and gags were particularly good—the "chestnut" being conspicuous by Its absence. The realistic representation of "Sheridan's Hide" was loudly applauded. Part 2, the Sunflower Beaux and Belles, In which Carrol Johnson Is the central figure, Intro- duced songs nnd dances galore, together with several scenes of darkey life In the South. Lew Dockstader and his airship, "Tommyrot II," visited the World's Pair at Ht. Louis, the cities of Chicago and New Vork, giving laughable Incidents and spicy bits at the time in each place. Nell O'Brien, Proctor's PIlty-clKhlh Street The- atre (J. Austin Pynes, general manager).— A week of straight vaudeville at this house was Inaugurated Monday, Oct.!), and the change from combination seemed to please and attracted a full house. The list of en- tertainers was headed by Paul Spadonl, in his feats of muscle, performed with a grate and dexterity that proved him a master of his art. Delmore and Lee were second In the ' bill In their novel gymnastic evolutions on the revolving ladder, a hush pervading the house dnrlog the working out of each spe- cialty, to be greeted with rounds of ap- plause nt Its completion. Frederick Bros, and Burns, in their comedy musical turn, were also favoriten nnd were the recipients of several recalls. Frederick Hallen and Mollle Puller presented their one act comedietta, "Election Bets," Which went well; O'Brien and Rave]i were as satisfactory as usual In their dancing and tumbling In a skit, called "TIckB nnd Clicks:" "The Bed PentherGirls," Lena Rrure and Cora Dalgneau, were well liked In their songs nnd changes; Smith and Campbell' proved acceptable In : their rapid fire of witty repartee; Loney Haskell told funny 'stories In bis quaint manner and mo- tion pictures helped to round out an alto- gether high class vaudeville btll-whlch should prove n winner. Next week a, return to eornblnatlons will be made, when James K. Hsckett presents Nanette Corostock, In Win- ston Churchill's dramatisation of his own novel, "Th-3 Crisis." Sunday's concert drew packed hocses, afternoon and evening, Oct. 2. Princess Theatre (Sam S, Shubert, manager).—Delia Fox, who : has been ab- sent from the legitimate stage for several years, made her re-entry into the local field of comla opera on Friday evening, Sept. 30, giving on that date the first production jot 'The West Point Cadet," a musical comedy, In three acts, by Paul Blllaud and Alfred Barre, adapted from the French by M. Nor- den, The music Is by A. M. Norden, and Joseph Herbert staged the work. There was a royal welcome awaiting Miss Fox and the applause at her first appearance of the even- ing lasted for several minutes and took on all the features of an ovation. Although she Is heavier than she was during the welt re- membered days when she wore boy's clothe? In "Wang," she still appears to marked Ad- vantage In male attire, which she is compelled to don frequently In her present offering. In her dual role of a young cadet and his sister she soon settled herself Into her old time vi- vacious self, appearing with the famous "Delia Fox curl'' when in female garb. Kim I'ruclor'N Tiwii<>-<■'Ir<l Street The Ktre (J. Austin Fyhes, Henry V. Donnelly,, so; Henry Trader and Amy.-, hill this week, presenting' "a melodramatic farce," by Mr. Trader, called "Strangled on Sunday." Mr. Donnelly. In eccentric female make up, did some genuinely humorous work on the opening day, Oct. 8, and recalled to his admirers the palmy days of bis career at the Murray Hilt Theatre. Mr. Trader's sketch has Its full quota of mirth providing ' 'irlgbt and llrunilKuj Theatre general manager).— manager),—Thla, bouse was reopened ui' ip-ported by George day sight, Oct 3 after tWo weeVs of dJrk' r Lesser, heads the u*ssi.with n donble attraction which m!Ea the fcoose f rojv uarquet to gallery. f&£* the occasion of the metropolhan stellar nV.n? of Mme. Hehnmann-Ilelnk. tbe well S' irrnnn nnprn cnntrnltn «*,,! 41... .»_.. ■"•wu incidents nnd Its development II bright _. snappy. Tbe author and Miss Lesser both won wnen Mme Scbumnnn-liclnk made her n«,' .......... I.~,....... 1~ 1... IV,« H .ll B >a »„nr.n n , nnA HJ1 UPll Ml tl PP HR II PIIITlIP niUm ul«„ 1 ' *"<U grand opera contralto, and the feattiE Vork presentation of "Love's Lottery" . comic opera. In two acts, libretto by ft'taw slaus Stange and music by Julian KawsrSI" The work < was^originally produced sTaLio 1 last, at ;the Detroit .(Mich.) Opera li« ' acting honors In Mr. Donnelly's support and the audience was plainly pleased to a marked degree with the net. Herrmann, the Great, as- sisted by Marie Herrmann, presented a good hnlf hour of magic. Trick after trick de- lighted the audience nnd tbe prettily ar- ranged act was voted n big success, Louis Simon, Grace Gardner and company, turned on n spigot of laughter when the act opened and ran Its full force for twenty minutes while the fine unlcycle act contributed by Hill and Sylvian! went big, as It tteserved to do. Smith and Campbell, reunited and clever ns ever, made a nit, and Kelly and Reno, in a comedy acrobatic act which was replete with good material, also scored well. appearance as a comic opera star. i n »,? log the hook Mr. Stange has chosen Hah* material but has bandied It so well and tfi* his story so cleverly that It holds the i« terest throughout the entire perrornit.ii .» Added to this he has written MuffVerv clever lyrics, and all In all has turned ont the best comic opera libretto that lias h»r. seen In this city for a long time. Not o ne whit lees commendable. Is the work r Julian Edwards, who has composed mor» pleasing musical numbers; than it i. often our good fortune to-nnd In on. opera. The choruses sad concerted Bum bers are excellent, and, In fact. It con ft, aald that there, la not one'musical numhir Other nets were: Tbe Savllle Sisters, In a In the entire work which VJoes sot strike th« very pretty dancing novelty, with excellent electric lighting; tho De Maths, in their dancing oddity; Alma Reynolds Davis, so- prano; George R Austin, In his wire act; Preston, "the chalk tulk man;" Gardiner, West and Sunshine, .n their clever comedy sketch, and tho motion pictures. Pastor's Theatre (Tony Pastor, mana- ger).—The box office was closed and no seats vacant shortly after the performance com- menced Monday matinee, Oct. 8, and a splen- did bill rewarded this attendance. Roberts, ear with nleaslng effect. J The themo of the opera turns upon a lottery tlekst which draws a Brlxc.of iUO.uQO. Sergeant Bob Trlvot, who loves Llna, is the holder or ticket 77,777, While Llna holds 77,770 p«n sonby Damocles Twillcr. the agent of the lottery company, learns from Barney O'Tonie that ticket 77,770 has drawn the first Mba and forthwith makes love to Llna, who toves the sergeant. Sir Hervey Aston tells Llim that; her ticket has drawn a bbjfprb.e and when she hnd the sergeant meet and he tells Hayes and Roberts, In their comedy sketch, her that If her ticket wins he will go awav "The Infant," were tbe headline™, and kept and never see her again, she -exchunei's 4-1.^ n . 1- , -» , ._■.*..:.. ..■.- _, .Inl.n,., ...Ill, l.t m T ...... T, ""UU|,I1 had numerous qnlck changes of costume to make, and with them changed mannerisms and voice as she was alternately made to play the boy and the girl. The changes ware cleverly made and her admirers must Indeed have been gratified to find her methods of fun making so well preserved as she showed HiiMuiKi) ajtp TwaNTy-Fimrii Stbbbt Tiib- atiikm stock productions, with vaudeville be tween the acts, continued The one week n'tnnljH closing Oct. 1 were by Day" at the Tiiikd Avhnub, "The Ninety nnd Nine" ut Pboi'toii'm I'iiiv cuihtii Sti|Bet, William Collier ut the Hari.km iiriinA.lIouHi:. "irben Johnny Comes March- ing Home" at the Wkht End, William Bram- Well, Ih "Captain Harrington." at the Mk- TROl'Oi.ix, nud "Wedded and Parted" at the Stab; Variety entertainment was fur- nished at the Cim.'i.K, the Victokia, Kkitii'h Union SqitAnt), PiiocToit's Twrntv-tiiiiiu Sthc.i:t, Tony I'ahtoii'm, Ihe Ixindon, Drwby, .MlSIJIl'M lOlllIITII AnDttlaj MlNJCH'fl BoWtiUY, Huimo k Skamon'n, the Gotham and the OnrilKlIM, At HUUKR'H MUNRItM the usual long list of curios and vaudeville prevailed. > Vorkvllle Theatre (M, R. Illmberg, man- titter). —This new addition to our city piny houses was opened to the public on Mondnv night. Oct. U, with an hik1I.uk •■ which packed Hi" theatre la every part; In fact tbe house was eutlrely sold out before the doors were tipijtied. The .opening ut traction was "Sweet Kitty Bellalrs," with Heuristta Crosman nud the entire cast practically as the play wnt given this season at the Relasco Theatiu. There, was u warm welcome for the star, nnd the pretty theatre swung Into line with eclat, ami under most promising auspices. It. jls located ou Klghly-slxth Street, just East of Lexington Avenue. M. R. niinbcrg is manager; 11. K. Blmberg, buslnes mana- ger.; A. Apntcton, acting manager; B. llurke, wtnge muiuiger; J. K. Illmberg, trensnrer; It. i Recker, leader of orchestra, The new theatre him been built by Meyer it. Blm- berg, and It has been made as fireproof and safe as the most modern plans nnd methods of theatre building make It possible to do. The frame work is all of steel, covered concrete, marble and filing. There are four exits on each floor, leading Into a ten foot alley on each side of the thea- tre. An Immense tank tilled with water Is on the voof, connect Iii| lers and stand- pine curtain separates the once, and the bale giving an unobstn . The mural decorations nnd Ivory and llgli tlm color scheme, i dnlnty' effect. The scuts aro "green," with n gold deBlgn ou the back of each. The aisles lire wide nnd are laid with green carpet, and there Is a handsome lounging room on tho first floor. The Vorkvllle Is a dccldedy pretty playhouse nnd It Is a thoroughly up to date addition to the theatres of this city. work. Klne and Gottbold had a clever net, "A Medical Discovery," and also discovered that they had many friends iicross the footlights. Colby and Way, In "The Ventriloquist and bis Dancing Doll," have a neat, clean act, Mr. Colby doing er- '.■ept'ounl ventrlloqulal work and Miss Way, ■ ty. La act and .— Me [hurn with the transformation scene "When the Quality between thn upper and lower regis- entertained well, Dave Nowlin had a number Water Lilies Bloom." There was not a tire- !f r * ot ner voice. Of her play the most dls- of imitations and songs which be gave In some moment from the beginning to the end. tractive feature was beyond all doubt the bis ewji peculiar wny, Demonlo and Belle I^lghton and Lelghton, Gra F. Weller, Prank """Sic, which was of better class than one pleased In their work, Ed. n. and Rolla New York Dny lOagnn, John King, J. B. Bradley and Harry twialiy hears 'n these days. Severn! numbers White gave a clever and amusing exhibition A. Ellis nil contributed vocally to the en- were dainty and altogether charming, others nnd were evidently favorites. Casmore and Jnvment of the first part, and the others in y^ 1 * n0Tel ln . treatment and Vll were tune- Ploreuce, In "Tbe Heine Girl," amused: ful to a pleasing degree, although few had p. ' tickets with him. Later Llna gives tier friend, Laura Skefflngton; tlfcket 77,777 to write a note to Sir Hervey; This note Is given by Llna to Barney.. Liter, this ticket proves to be the one which wins the biit nrh* It finally falls Into the hands of. sir Hervey, who endeavors to bribe Llna to flirt with Squire.Marmaduke SkefDngtou so that he may elope, with' the squire's wife (Laura). This she consents to do In order to regain possession of the winning ticket but his sceheme falls and In tbe end to undo the harm he has done. Sir Hervey sets acts. They received a splendid welcome matters straight and all ends happily. Mme nnd rewarded their auditors with clever Scbtimnnn-Helnk, as Lima, of course, snng weii - —this was expected of her. Her rendition of "Kind Fortune Smiles Today," in ihe first act, gave her an opportunity for colo- rk of which she took advantage the audience in roars of laughter; the gi- gantic "infant" had things his own way for the first ten minutes and the latter part of the time the trio was kept busy in straight- ening affairs of the family. The Four Hunt- ings, in "A Night in the Fool House," did some clever dancing and excellent tumbling, besides having a qnlck. working act which highly pleased the people; individual work was rewarded by unstinted applause. Mr. and Mrs. Allison, In "Minnie from Minne- sota," are always welcome and are a pleas- ant relief after a number of knockabout j.kv I.ycuum, the Inst named closing on that w,,h •>'" screaming farce of "Rapid Transit; the ™ , to , be. She did capital work with the ns the doll, being charming and dainty date At Pnnrrnn'H lour™ Avnuim nnd rw» '^l 1 to Dl " e ," gave the audience fifteen mln- ?" ter ! B ' B J, ? an d and song effectively, too, Vine and Brother had a funny tramp nc ume. « aiwctubm i'iftii AiBNUB ■■ unh u tes of uproarious fun. The show concluded but with all her former marked difference In were very successful. Williams andTMe the company were all competent. Grand Opera House (John H. Springer, manuger).—"The Prince of Pllsen" returned to town Oct .1 and played to the capacity of this large house. Jess Dandy was capital ns the Cincinnati brewer, and Trlxle Prl- gnnza renewed her conquests as the widow. Arthur Donaldson Is the prince, and Jean- nette Bageard still fascinates as' the maid. The cast: Carl Otto, Arthur Donaldson; Hans Wagner, Jets Dandy; Lieut Tom Wag- ner. Ivar Anderson; Arthur St. John wfl- berforce, Percy Ames; Francois, Jnuies Fran- cis Sullivan; .Sergeant Brie and Cook's Courier, Peter Swift; Jlmmle, Stella Mar- tine: Mrs. Madison Crocker, Trlxle.Frig'ania; Edith Adams, Almyra. Forrest; Sldonle, Jean- iiettc Hageurd; Nellie Wagner, Marie Welsh; Rudolph, James Brennan; Adolph, Harry Wlglcy; Helnrlch, George Alexander; Frltr., Kenneth Do Lacy; LudwHg, Ear) Berry; Carl, Harry Weeks; Oscar, Plnntaganet McCarthy; iMIbelm, Leonard Leffoson. "The Earl of Pnwtucket" next week. London Theatre (James H. Cortln, man- ager!.—The Parisian Widows nre providing excellent entertainment this week. The show tendency to linger long In one's memory. Concerning tbe book there Is not so much to commend, except the fact that tbe plot Is well defined and much more Intelligent thnn one is wont to expect In musical comedy. Briefly, Its story tells of how Blllle and Ll!l!e Bernard, twins, resemble each other to such a marked degree that In either female or male attire both arrayed alike would be bard to tell apart. Linle lores Ernest Everett and elopes with him, but her father Intends that she shall marry Alonso Scott, Instructor at tbe Academy where Blllle has been sent. Bll- lle. In order to fool Alonzo, dresses up ns Llllle, and Alonzo proceeds to run away with ■hlra, thinking that he Is elonlng with Llll'e, Barto and Lofferty had a good dancing act nnd did a little singing, Jack Irwin, In mono- logue and song, entertained well, and the vlingraph closed the hill with some new pic- tures. Keith's Theatre (E. F. L Albee, general manager).—The excellence of the bills pre- sented here from week to week lias served to make what may be called the beginning of the. regular season, the most auspicious sinco Its opening, as a vaudeville house under tbe Keith refitme. The best of everything In vaudeville In placed before the patrons of the cozy theatre, and nothing is neglected look- ing to the comfort of Its' large cllentel of regularjrisltora. Topping the bill this Week rg wj™^^f»S«SlB t f l. and Blllle then ' revealsThm Identity. gg&tff Esgg'g. *9SSSJL BSSSFJK «•■'■•.*«*««• *m will. Ernest and thus SHJ ^,%c""ngTr," ,a, it C, a affi necessary to state that It was given the same careful and flnlaned rendition as on other oc- casions ln this city, and that it. was received with the same appreciation and pleasure by hss been ei|ulpped with line scenery and cos- tumes. One change, which the girls made nu the stnge, from Italian peasant girls to l>, S. Soldiers, converting tbe skirts into clonks, Vina applauded. "Down on the ■Pike," P. 0 ! 1 . 0 Cnriln. Ohns. B. Nelson and Minnie Millodge, In "OUleer Grognn;" Ben Welch, llvbrew comedlnn; Goo. B. Snyder and Harry saves Llllle from disgrace. The elder Ber- nard then gives the consent for Llllle and Ernest to mnrry and the clouds thereupon all take on a silver 11 nine. This theme Is very long drawn out and by no means new, but there nre n number of funny and bright complications and It only needs to have the action accelerated to rank us good enter- tainment. Clara Palmer did capital work In the support of the star, proving-very pretty, very demure nnd ingenuous and very capable In the rendering of her songs. ■ Edward Alleles did well what little fell to his lot, but he had no chance to really extend hlmseir. Richie'Ling's singing was the best of all con- tributed by the company, his well trained Buckley. In their musical comedy net; Chas. Pals*, In excellent voice, and "A Tiny at WeBt V0 'V C u,,ln K ! ien, ' rt &> «J eBt advantage. His Point 1 ' made tin the bill. Chas False Is acting was also good. Joseph Herbert played manager, B. W. Harris musical director "'* 1 '°" ? ot an American national Officer to Nrxt week, the Bluo Ribbon Glrla Circle Theatre (Percy G. Williams, mnniigcr).—Standing room wan at a premium on Monday, Oct. 8, when tbe new bill for the week received Its premier. Tho phe- nomenal business of last season bids fair to be eclipsed this season, Judging from the indications which, to date, point to proa- resemble a French rone, making It a senile nnd rattle brained character. Madeline llnzlett a» a slangy nnd obstreperous young cadet, made a big success lu her one scene and earned tbe big scene call she received. Scott Cooper and Arthur Cunning- ham were commendable. The cast: Ethan Allen Bernard, Scott Cooper; Blllle and Lll- the audlenco probably remembering his skll fully entertaining work during former visits here. His skill la as deft and pronounced ns of yore, i'nplntu, the myriad dancer, whoso beautiful light effects, aided by several me As u record the cast Is herewith given IS tiN! : . .* 'y'«fi" •• Moster of corcmonlcs, Mark Smith Jr.: the prologuo will be spoken by Marguerite Douglass. Cast of oharavtcrit: Co|. the Hon. Henry Vllllers. Edwin Stevous; Captain Snlcor, Frank II. Wcsterton; Lord • Verney, Charles lliunmvnd; Mr. Tom Staf- cimiilcui stage Illusions and her graceful danc- ing nnd posing was a big feature of the nro- firntnmo. Tho bill on Monday also listed Syd- JorflrClyde Pogel; Mr, Bob Chichester, John Xf. , M nHU L 0l " 10 7' Howard Bull; Fenwlck, tVIIIIuni Tompkins; Sir Jasper Btandlah, Herbert Bostwlck; the Bishop of Bath nnd Walla, II. Itees Davles: Col. Klniby McFlon- tnii/R. Pnyton Carter; dipt. Denis O'Hara, Add sou Pitt; Mnjur Owen McTeague. Alfred Cahlll; Mr. Lanty MttcClusky, S. K. Bliilro: Mr. Darby O'Donovan, Mark Smith Jr.;Mal- low, Henry B. V. Edwardos; the Innkeeper, SlieMey Hull; First Courier. Wm. Shay; Second Courier, Clmrlns Klllgsley; Post Hnv, Harry Wrlghl; Mistress Kitty llellnlrs, Miss Crosman; Lndy sinndlsh, Function Cninpbei:; lady Mario Prldcimx, Mrs. Fanny Burt; Lady Bab Flite, Allin Cortelyou: Mistress Bate-Coome, Genevieve Rnyiiolds; Hon. Mrs. Beaufort, Charlotlo Nlcoll Weston; Miss J'rue, Violet Kimball: Miss Doll, Helen Hale; Miss Derby. Maude Love: Miss Sally, Ednn Griffin; Sullna, Llillmt Collin: Lydic, Itstollc Coffin; Burmald, Grace Coghlan; Clorlndc, Slui-ld Walling: Dorothea, Jcnnctte Cody ; Arabella, Lois Tabor; Angela, Ethel Watts; nllktresB\Tllney, Miss Hobbs. After Miss Crosmnu's departure, ut the end of tbls week, the) house will be given over to vaudeville. «., ,J(.*w lork Theatre (Klaw It Erlunger, nmungers).—This theatre was closed >fou- rtn.v night, Oct 8, owing to the tleutb of lien- rusu 'I'hompson's wife. It Is announced to reopen Thursday ovonlng, tl. ■aattattan Theatre (Harrison Grey Plske, mnnager),—"Becky Shorn" started, Oct 3. the third week of Its revival. Mew Lyceum Theatre (Daniel Proh- mou. manager).—Cecolla Ijiftns eoiumenceil Itsr fourth week, In "Tbe Serio-comic «ov- erness." Oct. 8. The engagement will last three weeks longer, ney Deauo nnd isinipany, in n fine singing nud character comedy act, entitled "Christmas on Bluckwell's Island." The vocslisms ot this number nre particularly good. Mdlvllle and HtetBou again well pleased In their orlgliial songs nnd dialogue; Monroe, Mack nud Lawrence kept the audience In roars of laughter with their sketch, "The Two Sena- tors;" Raymond aud Caverly, In their Gor- iiiiui "language" nnd comedy make up, kept the fun going; Howard's dogs nnd ponies pleased the little ones nnd the grown ups ns well; Irene Franklin snug up to dnte songs very daintily; Polk and Tresk con- tributed their quota to the excellent bill, aud the vitugraph presented a new series of views. Atlantic Garden (W. Kramer's Sons, managers).—Tho Carrolt Brothers and Gil- lette, ncrobnts nud jugglers; Short aud Ed- wards, musical comedians: tho Vodmnrs, comedy ucrolmis; Adams nnd Edward, In :i comedy acrobatic sketch: Mnrgnret Scott, operatic soprano j the Two Alberts, In a wire net, and the Elite Lndy Orchestra aro tho at tractions for this week. Miner 1 * Bowery Theatre (Edwin D. Miner, manager).—Miner's Americans are this week's bill. They present the following programme: "Around the World ln tho Air- ship Jeonettc," with Johnny Murray, Rlchey W. Crulg nnd George McFarland In the com- edy roles; Chas. Blake, lu Hebrew mono- logue und parodies; Fisher and Clarke, In a combination of singing nud acrobatics; My- ers Sisters, dancers; Rlchy W. Craig, who employs as a "straight man," n grapbanhone, which never misses a cat: Palfrey and Bar- ton, clever comedy bicyclists; McFarland and Murray, comedians, and "Looney Doings nt Limn Park." Next week, the Imperials. (inrrlek Thrntrr (Charles Frohman manager).—"The Coronet ot a DueluW started its. third week Oct .1. .. Criterion Theatre (Charles Frohman, inannger).—"Business Is Business" Blnrted on Its third week Oct 3. Robert Word; Pat Edward Lehay; "Frltzi J times Nichols;' Pierre, Joseph Graham; Walter, James Nichols; Policeman, Joseph Graham; Valet, Hoy Cutter: Flirtation Sex- tette, Mabel Carrier, Elsa Belnbardt, Jose- phine Angela, May Wlllard, Lucy Georgl, Hazel Roberts, Roy Cutter, Harry De Range, J. William Stelr, James Cameron, Paul Rus- sell Stone, John Cunningham. . Third Avenue Theatre (Martin J. Dixon, manager).—"Her Marriage Vow" was presented Monday, Oct. 3, to good sized audiences, with the following cast: Ned Benton, Allan Muruane; Bill Wallers, C. H. Burrcll: John Carlton, J. E. Squlrrell; Larry I.onry, Peter Craig; Daffy Dan, Henry Buck- ler; Eben Chubb, Howard Crampton; Bull Burke. Harry Rosscau ; Jcncks, Edward now- urd; Kate Walters, Edna G. Ilrotbcrs: Hest- er Norton, Virginia Dormer; Almira Walters, Lulu Espoy; Mntrglo Claire, Elsie Gladys. The railroad scene In tho third net caused great applause, Harold Palmer Davis Is mnnager for Vanco & Sullvan; Fred Free- man, advance ngent: Henry Buckler, stage mnnager; Harry Rosscau, carpenter. Next week, "Down by tbe Sen." Holier'. Museum (John H. Anderson, mnnager).—There Is no change in Hie curio hull attractions here this week, Abbott Parker still remaining tho feature, this liolng his eighth and Inst week. In the coay llttlo theatre the following appeared to great ad- vantage: Tho Setlles. comedy duo: Rogers nnd Allstoo, dancers; Rhodes and Hunt, com- cdlnns; T. B. S. Allen, wire performer; Thomas Wost, singing and dancing comedian : the Atbortys, acrobatic act; La Vardo and Huard, acrobatic comedians : Ada Jones, Il- lustrated songs, and the ever popular Edison prolectoscope complete an excellent bill. Hudson Theatre (Henry B. Harris, man- ager).— "Letty" started on its fourth week Oct. 3,. Majestic Theatre (John 8. Flaherty, manager).—"The Isle ot Spice" commenced its seventh week Oct. 3. America. Theatre <Kla... Wels. manager)).—"Her Mad Marriage gan its second and last week Oct. It. A „ pnny of French players opens a fonr weeks engagement. Oct 10.. . Academy of Music (Gllmore * Tooin- klns, managers).—The seventh week of "Checkers" opened Oct 3. the audiences of Monday, Oct. 3/Willy 5!lm- mennnn, fresh from bis successful engagements at uptown vaudeville theatres, gave his faith- full Impersonations of celebrated composers, with the same success which attended those engagements. Yorke and Adams, In their Hebrew sketch; Eckert and Berg, In, their dainty operatic trifle, splendidly costumed and with- linn scenic effects, entitled "The Lund of Two Moons," scored strongly Others who appeared lu the capital bill were: Chas. venue, as the one roan fakir; Raymond Fin- lay and Lotto Burke, In "Stageland Satire;" Bhrtons dogs Zcno, Carl and Zeno, expert athletes; Marlon Lntnont. an accomplished soprano; Van Fossen and McCsuley, black face comedians; Brnndow and Wiley, colored S°,?. K "'",. a . Bn <* net; Louis Flalkowsky, mimic ?, na n lml . tat0 '' : N " oml Elhnrdo, equilibrist: the Holdsworths, singers, dancers and bonlo- Hfe'motlo blo ' Il ' aph ' wlth new Pictures In (Sullivan ti Krnns, Bowery Bur- rancc here )ct 3. The burlcUa, en- ' Billy W. excellent Mr. Wat- capital as" an Irishman, and his SKafiL W l re »ff*teS tatlsfactory. LliMl .ii ,8 ?' a f i be . burlesque queen, was ex- cellent, and dominated the piece with bright K? ? n .?, cl 5, v .'F. l ? on P 1 ' 1,er »'nglng of "Good SB V. lttlc Glrl ' wrth n chorus of llfteen, dc servedly won great favor. All the roles were In capital hands and well taken care of there were kaleidoscopic oftccts of lights and rich costumes, pretty stage groupings of s^SS! and l 8nani! Ly "-"Is «na chSruScs of tine singing voice, which kept your feet tap- ping to up to date music. The olio Included: Ben Jnnsen, a clever comedian, who sang his own songs; Taylor Trio, comettlsts- npn» 0n vJ^„ d H rre,t ' Dn ""PoVt Bros "and Belie Veola, who appeared to advantage MftirtSR flffi? , , ? lt . h a «'« v « burletta, en ZSSL Th i. 0ay Modiste." the talent of the company being ngaln brought Into play. The cost follows: Jean do Reskey. Lizzie FrollJh j Baron de Pousso, Charles Barrett ; Barouee de Pousse, Blancha Davenport; La Jollier Eulnh Leo: Mrs. Cooke, Ruby Conwav• Al' dermon O'Clradj, Frank' Taylor: Mary Ann ntura work of wblch she took"advantage with telling effect; and "Sweet Thoughts ut Home," In the Inst act, as sung by her was a gem of the first water. But she did more than sing well. Bhe proved herself to have few equals as a comic opera star. Her quaint broken English was delightful, and her acting fascinated her audience, When she was upon the stage she seemed to cast a spell over every one, even to tbe members of her company. She seemed to be bubbling nn with Infectious good humor, which rudlated to those aronnd her and uplifted their spirits to a plane dearer her own. In a word, Mme. Schumann-Helnk lndlnputnblv proved herself to be a star of the first magni- tude, who will shine as long as she muy continue in the operatic firmament F. c. Whitney, under whose management she is has surrounded bis star with a most capable acting and singing company. Louise Gun- ning assumed the rote of Laura, the leadlne soprano part, and won instant approval for her excellent work, her fine voice lielng used effectively; H. W. Tredenlck brought out much .comedy in the role of Twlller. George L. Tulluinn and W. II. Thompson, as Sir Hervey aud Squire Skifnngton. respectively, won favor with their good voices. Wallace Hrownlow, as Sergeant Bob Trivet, was capital. John Slnvlu, as Barney O'Toole, and Delight Barsch, as Sally Lnnn, both did excellently. and won special favor for their dancing number. The chorus con- tained well trained voices, and their work won well earned applause. The fair star had to respond to many curtain calls and her entire company shared lu her de- served success. The cast In full: Hergeant Bob Trivet Wallace Brownlow: Sir Henry Aston. George L. Tallman; Sqnlre Mnrmadulce Skcltiiigtun, W. H, Thompson; Laura Skefflngton, Louise dunning: Sally Lunn, Delight Barsch; Barney O'Toole. John Hlavln: Ponsonby Damocles Twlller, II. W. Tredenlck: .Inne Jones, Margaret Crawford; Molly Muggins. Tekla Farm: Bess Myrtle. Ivy Clyde: GUI Poorman, Lucia Nolo; Tom Ryder. Heathe Oi*gory: Jack Kite, John II. DtifTey: Bill Bullar, John Norelle: Joe Cos- tar. Lionel Itohsarte; Llna, Mme. Schumann- Heinle. savoy Theatre (Frank McKee, mana- ger).—"Mrs. Wlggs of the Cabbage Patch" eutered Its fifth week of success Oct. 3, Cnatno Theatre (Sam S. & Lee Shubert, managers).—"Plff I Part!! Poufil!" began Its twenty-seventh week Oct. 3. Ida Renee will succeed Grace Cameron ln Ihe cast Oct. Belasco Theatre (David Belasoo, mana- ger).—David Warfleld, In "The Music Mas- ter," opened his second week Oct. 3, to ca- pacity business. . Empire Theatre (Chas. Frohman, man- n 8oi'>.—"The ■ Duke of Kllllcronkle" began Its fifth week Oct a New Amsterdam Theatre (Klaw & Erlonrer, managers).—"The Rogers Bros, la ParlH' began the fifth and last week of Its run Oct H. Fourteenth Street Theatre (J. Wes- ley Rosenquest, manager).—"A Terns Rang- er began Oct 8 the second week of Its eng- Bcn Jansen:' Clem' WhManlhf jfe« ^clSm Manager Joe Hnrtlg has one of the atNUMBt nnd most complete organisations that^as npponrrd nt this theatre In ninny seasons -Next week, tlmJUoonllght Maids senson ^ ( l om £*y Theatre (8. Q. Kellv menu S? r !' - « T .t u,, J M0 "' «l««ntcd on the corner of S5S1SK! 8,rc / t ""I Bronnway. Is running zESa a«! ,y - &«« Wallack'a Theatre (Mrs. Theo Moss {MS'STSa Connty/chainn?n"' b?gtn ^ n 8 .The a Sl 1 . R8 UoW k S %."" MT,Tal **" "Tho.Sho-Gun" ay man l Mad- and last Ma^ow/are"innonnced"fo7i7:' U ana . Jul,a <l«rnen Theatre . (Henry W Ssvkim manager).—"The College Widow'' s'tartedTn aly's Theatre (Daniel Frohman, man- ager).—"The School Girl" began Oct. 3 Its sixth week of crowded houses. Lyrlo Theatre. (Sam a & Lee Shubert, managers). — "Tape" commenced the third week of its engagement Oct. 8. Bijou Theafre (Henry B. Sire, mana- ger) .—"Mr. WIX of . Wlckhaia" commenced Its third week Oct 3, with John Young In the name part Victoria Theatre Oscar Hammersteln, manager).—Tho bill for week of Oct. I In- cludes: The Carter De Haven Sextette, James ■1. Morton, Cole and Johnson, Itawea nnd vlaocq, Bnigmarelle, Gnsch Sisters, Rlcco- t'ono'B horses, Three Donals, the Molassos, Harry Slebeck and the vltagraph. Jan Munkacst, a Hungarian violinist, who — —, --—m. w ..... b„gu auuivuLv. lit' nao ■ slstcd by Edna Stern, mezzo soprano, au Ewcn Holme, English pianist. The violinist played Tartlnl's sonata In G. minor, Beethov- en s Romanze and Hungarian airs by Ernst. His. playing was warmly applauded. Alois Pdnnahini, who Is to sing Parsifal in Henry W. Savage's production of the opera, arrived here last week. He is tbe lead- lug tenor at the Stadt Theatre, in Hamburg, and bos held that post for the last five years. IX WAS LBAHNHD LAST WB8K THAT IUll- bison GfiEt Fibki, manager of the Manhat- tan Theatre and editor of .J'/ta Dramatlo Mir- ror, had been seriously III for several weeks with typhoid fever. His Illness was kept secret until tbe crisis was past and his phy- sician has pronounced him Bafely on tbe roud to recovery. At THE F1RBT STUPfcNTS' MATINSB of the Stanhope-wheatcroft Dramatic School, on Oct. 7, at the Garrick Theatre, tbe following one act comedietta will be presented: "Hor tense, i first an original play. by W. S. Artnand y's. Accompllsb- l^oducflonl : "Dolly.. ments," a comedietta, by Sydney Grundv: 'Love In. Idleness," an original comedy, bv Evangeline M. Lent, and "Frank Glynn 1 "lie, a farce, by Maurice Hogeman.