The New York Clipper (November 1904)

S86 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. November 12. sew ironic cityT Bcvicvr and CommfBl—Good business prevailed last week At tile local playhouses. The event of the west was tho -first metro- politan production, in English, of "Parsifal," nt the New Yona Tn»urae, Cot. 31. The work waa given no elaborate production and was unanimously praised by the press and public.' Hctiry W. Hnvnge, who'was rcsftOh- hlble for the production, proved hlmielf to be Indeed a resourceful Imprcsearlo. He se- cured two complete casta of the principals Tor tbe work, all excellent gingers, nod two conductors, of whom. Walter If. Rotbwcll proved to be a loader of exceptional ability. At tbO KNICKKtinOCKEB TUKATflE, on tho same date, E. H. Sothem, Julia Marlowe nnd company presented "Much Ado About Nothing" as their second offering..".....At the .FoonwsB.NTit Hthibt TtiBAtSf) occurred another Monday night opening;, Billy n. Van ' making his New York stellar debut In "The Errand Hoy," a two net musical comedy, by George Tot ten Smith......, At the Tiunn Avesub Thbatdb, on tbc sane night, ''A Straggle for Gold," a four act comedy drama, by W, B. Fatton, received Its (list Maw York City presentation....At the American Tuk- atrh, Wednesday night, Nov. 2, the French Comedy Co. presented "Bcbe," a three act comedy, by Nnjac and Mannequin. On Friday night, 4, tln» bill was changed to "La Gondro de M, I'otrler," a /our net comedy, by-Emll Angler. On Saturday, matinee and nlgbt, C, "Marie Jeanne," a five act drama, by Adolph d'Eunery, was given .At the Majestic Theatre, Thursday nlgbt, 3, "Bird Center," ri^hrcc act comedy, based upon cartoons by Jno, T. McCntcheon, by Glen Macdonough, was given Its New York City premier. A notice 'of the performance will be found elsewhere In this Issue At the Iiivinu Pi.aoh Tiih- A'niE. Friday night, 4, the German Stock Co. presented "Wllllnm Tell."..... ..The con- tinued attractions for the week ending's vttrej "Paralfal," lu English, at the New York; "Bird Center" at the. Ma.tehtic, Mrs. Gilhert at the New LtcHuw, "Tbe Clngalee" nt.Dit.V8, Edna May, In "Tbo School Girt," nt the Hbuald Square; E. II.- Sothcru and Julia Marlowe at the ' Kmckbiibockkji, Charles Hawtrey at the Princkbk, "Hlgglcdy- l'lgglody" at tho Weiier Music Ham., Henry Miller at the Uaiimck, Mrs. Patrick Camp- bell at tbO NSW AMHTERDAH, 'TllC BllO-Oun" at- Wallack'h, Mmo. Bchumann-Helnk, In "Love's Lottery," nt tbe Broadway; David Wnrflold at liKUnttfH, Win. II. Crane at the rniTKiiioN, "Tbe College Widow" nt tho G*n npK, William Favershum at the Hudson, Mrs. Flske and stock, company at the Man- hattan, "Mrs. Wlggs of the Cabbage Patch" nt the Savor, "Piffl PaOCI l.l'ouf III" at tbe Casino, John Drew at tbe Empire, tbe Ger- man Btook Co. at the iBvma Pxacp, "Check- era" at' tho Acaphmt, tho Rogers Bros, at the Now Libbbti, Otla Skinner at tbo Lvmc, nud CaxePo's French Comedy Co. at the A mebican, tho four Inst named closing on that jintc. At Piocron's) Firm Avbnur and ONE HtlNORBO AND TWSNTXWIVTII 8TBEBT TnuATBL-8 Itock productions, with vaudeville between the acta, continued... .The one week attractions closing C were; Billy B. Van nt tho Fount iin nth Sxrbkt, "A Struggle for GoUJ" nt the TRIM) AvUNUBi ."More to Bo. Pitied Than Scorned" nt tbo WiMison, "Tho Virginian" at the grand Ofbba Houbb, "Tbo Girl from Kay's" at the lUniBM Gpeoa Hoohn, •Tho Ninety and Nine" at tho Wbbt End, "A Wpman's Strugglo" nt tbo MuTBoroLiB, and tho ; Rudseil Brothers, In "Tho .Female De- tectives," at the Siaii Variety enter- tainment was furnished at Tony Pahtor'n. tho VicroiiM, tho ■ YonxviLi.^ Keith's Union Squaiii:, I'uocTon'a FlfTY-utoimt STJtpt)T, the CIRCLE, I'ltUCTOU'B TWBMCY- TniRo Strkbt, tho dkwhv, Minku'h Eighth Avenue, Minku'h Ilowr.it y, tho London, II un- fit) & Sbauon's and tbo Gotham. At liu- men's Muhkum the usunl loug list of curios and vaudeville prevailed. Proetor's Fifth Avennc Theatre (J. Austin Fynes, general manager). — "The Heof lctt»."l» this week's revival, with Edwin A Men as Bertie, which bs rlayed delight- .dlBgnlilpg him. Douglas Flint did credit- able work as the elder Vans 1 sty no, and l»n- Wlto' pveswr. did Well. Mabel Addison won, hMtty nptausn for ber hysterical scene. 'And pert rude Berkeley added. another ,. to hat.list or successes. M. Dudley Hnwley flftd alt the others scored well.' Tho cast. Nicholas Vonaiatync. Douglas Flint; Dr. Parke Wnlnwrlght, George Howell; Nicho- las Vanaistynn Jr., Wflllaco Krsklnc; Uertle Vnaalstync, Edwin Arden; Lord Arthur Trelawuy. H. Dudley Hawlcyi The Rev. Dr. Murray Hilton, William Herbert; Wntwon Flint, George Friend; Mungrave, Genild Grlffln; Mrs. Cornelia Opayke, Isabelle Evosann; Mrs. Ilcse Vanelstync, Mabel .Ad- dison ; Agnes, Marlon Berg; Lndy Mary Trflawny, Gertrude Berkeley. In tbe vaude- ville: "The Queen's Fnn," a revival of a bright musical bit, with Orlska Warden, Adele Archer and Jessamine Child; Bedluj and Arthur, in their capital act; Wolf and Milton, In a clever act; Lillian Ashley, sing- ing comedienne; Johnny Hoey, comedian; Gilbert and Burt, the female drummers; Caltcllot nnd Hall, in their excellent act, and the motion pictures. Liberty Theatre (Klaw A Erlanger, managers),—On Monday. Nov. 7, George M. Cohan returned to tbe city .as an individual star, in bis own musical comedy. In three nets, entitled "Little Johnny Jones," under Die management of Bam H. Harris. The Filecc was first presented at Parson's Tin li- re, Hartrbrd, Conn., Oct. 10 law, and .tells of a, conspiracy to ruin the American Jockey, Johnny Jones. Who Is ruled off the track nfter the English Derby, and loses his sweet- heart, only \o find her in 'Frisco's China- town and establish his Innocence. The story Is alight, but It Is sufficient for Mr. Cohan's purpose." He bas written a num- ber of good songs and supplied the work with witty lines, tbe Drat act abounding In the latter, together with funny situa- tions. • The reception accorded the fonr members of the Cohan family was generous, as was that of the others of the cast. Turn Lewis, as Tho Unknown, easily took first honors, his every utterance, entrance and move cnlllng forth roars of hearty laugh- ter. George Cohan made his most marked Impression In the selection of the song, 'Life's a Funny Proposition," though bis work all through was good. At the end of tho second act ho responded to repeated demands for a speech. Jerry J. Cohan did good work as tho gambler, Anthony Anstcy; Helen F. Cohan was charm- ingly almplo as Mrs. Kenworth, and as Goldle Gates and her two disguises. Etbel Levey won much applause; J. Bernard Dyliyn, as Slug Bong, was dignified and carried tbo part to success. Ham J.' ltyan did some good Irish character work as McGeo; Donald Brian looked, acted nnd gang well as Henry Hapgood; C. J. Harrington and William Sey- mour, as Captain Squtrvy and the Bell Boy, respectively, did some good and energetic dancing; Truly Shattuck had n roysl reception, and as Florabelle Fly won now laurels, being bright, witty and vivacious, and looking well. Tbe prin- cipal song hit, and those which will prob- ably reach the street, are: "Op In the 'An- pom," "Good Bye, Flo," "Good Old Cali- fornia.' "Give My Regards to Broadway" and "Life's a Funuy Proposition.'' Tho feencrv was good and tbe costuming excel- lent, tbo chorus well drilled and hard work- ing. The piny goca with a dash and will undoubtedly bo a winner. The cast; An- thony Anstcy, Jerry J. Cohan; Sing Song, J. Bernard Dyliyn; Timothy D. McOcc, Sam •I. Ryan; Henry Hapgood, Donald Ilrinn ; tho Unknown, Tom Lewis; Jenkins, Captain Hqulrvy. C. J. Harrington |" Bell Boy, Wm, Seymour; Inspector Perkins, Charles Bncb- lnann I Stevens, Joseph Leslie; Cbung Fow, Onirics Stevens; Hung Cbung, Fred Wil- liams ; Johnny Jones. Geo. M. Cohan; Mrs. ndrciv Kenwoilh, Helen F. Cohan; Flora- i.j rto Theatre (Sam S. & Lee Shubert, managers).—At this house on Monday nlgtit. Nov. 7. Mine, Gabrlcllo Itejane nindn nor American reappearance aud waa glveu a hearty reception. She presented u double hill—''Ainbiireuse." a coinedy, In three nets, by. Georges do 1'orto-Klcb.e. and "Lolotte," it xinc act comedy, by Mellhac and llnlev.v. The three act'play tells lbs story of a wlfo 'tiertuainc) who In very much In love with her husband (Etlcnnc) even though they luivei been inarrled for eight years. Ills wife's love pulls on Etlonne and frequent nunrrels result. Finally his words drlvo her to desperation and out of plquo n|io U Uu- I'nlilitiil to her marriage Town. Repentance comes to the husband nntl ho takes her to his arum In full forgiveness. Mine, lie.lunc, as Gernmluc, cave a most nr- tln»lc performance. Dufliig tho progress uf tho pluy she puusod through many moods, giving each intelligent expres- sion.' Her consuming love for her Etlen.no wuh ever apparent, nvcu when for tho nonce it was forced to give way to fear, doubt. plquo or revenge. She carried her audience from tho start nud' fully i deserved tho np- probation accorded her. Bho received pood support from MM. Dumcny and Gorlcux. The 'cast In full: Germalnc, Mine. Rojane ; Sntlierlno Vllllers, Mme. Suznnno Avrll; me. Hcurlot, Mme. Olory: Mndomo Do nihaal, Mme. Roso Lyon; Rose, Mme. Alice ltornou: Etirnnc, M. Dumcny; Pascal, M. Gorleux ; tin Domestlquo, M. Due. "Lolotte,'' which followed, has three nrlnclpalsr-n so- doty woman, annctreBs ana a mun who has been making love to both, each unaware thut she'has r rival, The society woman has au ambition to appear upon the stage and en- gages the actress to lustruct her In tho art. In this way the three meet unexpectedly, whpu the man's duplicity is made apparent, ana the two women conclude upon a plan to • mako him suffer. HAVlng no real af- fection* tor either, however, the niuu succeeds In turning the . tables upon tbo fair con< splrotors. much to their discomfiture. In (his playlet Mme, Rcjanc was called upon to do ratbor different work from that ot the first.play, but sho was equally pleasluq end her' support was excellent. Toe cast was| Loloste, Mme. Rsjane: La Haronn», Mms. Susanna Avrll; Do Crolslllew. M. Du- rnepy! En Domestlnue, M. Bosman. The double bill will bn given Tuesday' and Wed- nesday nights.". Tb« rfimalnder nt tbo week will be given up to "La Pasierelle." Uadsoa Thentre (IIcm y 11. HaiThi, manager).—Win. Faveivlumi bOHAii hw ninth and hiat-wavk, lu "Letty," Nov. T. to good buslnflM. Ethel. BaiiyniOW, lu, "SUuda.v," Coiiosro io."' "' ' " . : lielle"Fly."Truly - 'Shattuck; B"c"sslo,' Edit"h Tyler:- Uoldlo Gates, Kosai'lo Fauchctto hud Karl of Uloomflbury, Ethel Levy. . Kew York Theatro (Klaw A Erlnnccr, managers).—On Tuesday night, Nov. L/tuc ultcinnto cast of Mr. Savage's company Ming "Paralfal" In English and another eon- ducTor led tho orchestra, the latter bolng Mollis Grimm, who conducted with much feeling. Mme. Manna Mara was satisfactory lh. the role of Knndry. Mme. Maru poshck- ki-h u voice of largo range and good quality nnd used It to good advuntagc, Francis Msclennnn, who sung the title role, was also r.ffeeilvo In his singing, his voice being of excellent quality and well trained. His act- ing, however, lacked naturalness and spon- taneity. Fran* Egenlcff gave a most capi- tal pel-fqnqanco of AnjfortuB, his singing and acting lielng of high class. Ottly Cranston, ns Gurueuians, and J. Parker Coombs, as Kllngsur, deserve praise for tbclr singing. All tho singers were new to this city. Tho chimin was tho i.aiue as on the previous night and was excellent Tho cast! Kun- ilry. Mme. Hsnna Mara; Puralfal, Fran- els Macleonan; Amfovtas, Franz Egcnleff; Gumetnnnz, Ottley Cranston; Kllngsor, J. Parker Coombs; Tlturel. Kohert Kent Parker; A. Volvo, Florence Wlckhani: Tho Grail Rearer, Eva W n "ace. ' Manager Savage changed tho time of the commencement of tho performance ulght of Nov. ti. Tho curtain now rises at 7.IP. the lutcrmlsHlons are short- cried and the performance ends at 11.35. Tho matinees begin at 11 o'clock. The second week began Nov. T, to good attendance. The engagement closes 21 and will be followed by "Woodland," another of Mr. Savage's productions. Fourteenth Street Thrntre (J. Wes- ley ItoscnmicHt, manager).—This house held ii big audience on Monday night, Nov. 7, to welcome Andrew Mack, In tho first Now York city production ot an Irish drama, entitled "The Way to Kcnmarc." The play Is by .Edward E. Roso, and waa first pro- duced at Stamford, Conn., on Sept 1 of the present year. It Is In four nets, which nro full ot action, aud tbo lines given to Mr. Mack aud his company nro bright. The story hunts upou the lost proofs ot Dan Magulre'a mother's marriage nnd the search and diffi- culties In getting possession ot tbom furnish the plot and gives to Mr. Mack opportuulty of doing the nest work of his professional career. Me also bas tbo best sunportlng company that bas appeared with him here. Tho engagement la for four weeks and It Is safe to predict much success for Mr. Mack and "The Way to Kcnmarc." He sang four new and pleasing Bongs, which were encored many times. They ore written In Mr. Mack's happiest vein, and will likely become very popular. Below is the cast In full: Dun Maguli-c. Andrew Mack; Captain Clem- rut Full-ley, Hugo Tolnnd: Roy Donald, Wm. J. Townshend; the Earl of Kenmare, Georgo W. Deyo; llentley Harden, Myron Cnllce; Baron Gustavus Hergogengnrten, Richard Gorman; Martin Keen, Edward J. McQor- mack; Con O'Nell, Luke Martin: Mul- kcnuii Ilogan, Eddie Heron: Patrick O'Shalo, Thomas E. Jackson: McSbuno, John Naplei*; Jerry. E. Constance; Rose Donald, Margaret Robinson; Miss Honoris Malouov, Annie Mack Bovloln: Met™ Doolan, Gertrude Toland: Julia. Mae Stovonson. Executive staff for Rich & Harris: Edward W. Steele, acting manager; Robert Mack, business mart- ligevrLuke Martin, stage manager; Wm. P, Brown, muilcal director: Robert McKec, master mechanic; Jtron Fte«s>' propa-tles; ClnNiice Snnbonl. elecltlelHb. ' "• ' ' 8sW-»y TheatiV (Frank McKee, maunger). ~t"Mm. Wing* of the Cabbage PnlolrMii-guu lts^chth week of k»ihI hnsluew Nov. 7.' . i.rtc.i.-H Th«>uti-«- (iieurv W. Savage, angKeil.-r"The Collego Widow"begauNov. Uo-cightU irtckjvf otptcltybusl^etst r Proetor'sj Flfty-elvhth Street The* •tre (J. Austin Fynes, general manager).— For Election Week, beglnnlpg Monday, Nov, 7, high class vaudeville Is offered, the strength of the bill serving to crowd tho hbUso in every part by an audience that was thoroughly appreciative. Edward Hat- rlgnn, supported by ■ Robert Flttgerald and Alloc Brabsm, recalled old Harrlgan and Hart days In tho presentation ot his quaint little comedy, "D'A^cjr McGlone, Authot," ' tho net scoring; Henri French was another turn to win approval, his clever specialties finding favor: Jiimes Tnornton mohologued Jn bis usual takinc manner, the many-tell- ing points ho made being quickly grauped nnd abplauded by tho audience. Others were: t/reeac nnd Werner, In "Babes In tuo Jungle;" We»t and Van Slclcn. in "The Mu- clsal Gymnasium;" Ireno La Tour and her (iog, Kara: Singer's trained monkeys, and Collins nnd Hart, eccentricities. Tho motion pictures aro continued. Sunday's concerts, 0, attracted the usual paying crowds. Next week, "The,Heart of Maryland" will be pre- sented by the David Betasco Co. Hnjeatte Theatre (John S. Flaherty, manager).—Hamlin, Mitchell & Fields' first joint production, "Bird Center," made its bow to New York Thursday evening, Nov. 8, having been given Its Initial production at tho Grand. Peoria, HI., Aug. 22. The houso re- opened 3, after hqvlng been dark since the preceding Saturday. The play la a three uct comedy, by Glen Macuonougb, based upon tbe cartoons by John T. Mc- Cutchcon that were published In The Chicago Tribune. Tbc production Is under the direc- tion of Julian Mitchell, who won more credit for the work he contributed than did Mr. Macuonougb, whoso efforts to dramatise cartoons resulted In this Instance most un- happily, tho play being disjointed and lama in construction and generally lacking In tbe elements which would entitle It to come un- der the classification of comedy. The laughs which were gained on the opening night >e- longed to tbe players, who struggled man- fully with material that fettered them mora or less and gave few opportunities for good work, its story tells of bow the heroine Ib persecuted because sho is accused by a hard hearted banker of stealing five hun- dred dollars, which he has appropriated plmself. . Her father comes to her rescue nnd offers to sell his meagre earthly belong- Isgi f<> save her. Later It transpires that the fathers land, wblch has been washed up Ms flB Mississippi River, covers a sunk- en bdflt laden w(th liquor, which went down years before, and when a well Is dug this liquor Is "Struck and tho characters ' wax hilarious upon Imbibing It. In tho course of events villainy' receives lta usual stngo Suletus and virtue reigns supreme. George ilchnrds did creditable work under the cir- cumstances, and William Burress contributed some good acting. The success of tbe even- ing, however, must be credited to Will Archie, whoso "kid" work waa capital. Ipba Dalil was another youthful member of tbe company whose bright work was. a distinct pleasure to witness, while Rosa Cook, Blanche Chapman and Sue Kelleher, In the well drinking scene, were excellent Mabel Strick- land scored a success as tho heroine, and Frank Tanaehlll Jr., George Ober and Ed- ward J. Connelly also won honors. The cast: Captain Roscoe Fry, George Richards; Cy- rus Hornbcck, William Burress ; Riley Peters, George E. Mack: Ous Flggey, Frank Tanno- hlll Jr.; Smiloy Green, Louis Payne; J. Mil- ton Brown, George Ober; Tom Hornbcck, Clayton Lrfggo; The Mysterious Stranger, Edward J. Connelly; Florence Nightingale SSIW Mr* S 061 : Sheridan Gran" Gre'no, Will Archie: Detective Black, Frank Todd: &!f2 l 'U' Mnbel Strickland: Mrs, Alonxo SWithersby, Virginia Ross; Mrs. J. Milton rown, Blanche Chapman; Mrs. Smiley rocne, Ilosa Cook: Amanda Manners, Sue Kelleher: Mnrtha Cousins. Katharine Black: Loretta Bernard, Helen Nelson. Arniiemy of Masic (Ollmore & Tomp- £",?' , I ?.l" lns . erfl l-T A . n o'nnorato rovival of The Wlznrd ot Oz" was presented at this houso night of Nov. 7 to a largo audience. The presenting company Included David C. Montgomery, Fred A. Stone, Anna Lauglillu and otherrt of the original cast. Dorothy Gale, Anna Lauglillu; the Cow, Joseph Schrodo: Tommle Top, Josephine Clayton Mar Top, Lena Stevens ; Simon Slick, Cath- erine Carson; Antonla, Sadie Emmons; So- phronln. Loin Gordan: Prcmonla, Lillian Dc- jore; Malvonla, Stubby Alnscoo; Semponta. S5IJ b . aw; ft 1 ?'" 1 " Gynch. Allene Crater; the Witch of tho North. Ella Gllroy; Sir Daahemoff Dally, Albcrtiue Benson; tbo Army of Puslorln, Maxwell Sargent: Pas- torla II, t'bss. E. Mitchell; Tryxlo Trvlir. Lotta Faust; Brigadier General Itlskltt, Har- old P. Morey; tho Scarecrow, Fred A. Stono; the'Cowardly Lion, Arthur Hill; Nick Chop- 8er, David C. Monlgomery; Sir Wiley Gyle, co, B. Field; the Poppy queen, Josephine Clayton: Snow Queen, Catherine Carson; Leo, Captain of Relief Guards, CIibb. Hob- klus; Captain of the Patrol, Sadie EmmoiiB; Aion-io, Irving Christen: sulcus, H. Devlin; Sophocles, Geo. Young; PerlcleB, S. Van Bib- ber; Diogenes, W. C. Vnn Brunt; Bsrdo, Alice Alnacoe; Ox, tbe Wonderful Wizard, 1'oBt Master of Magic, Charles Swain; Al- berto, Hurtle Emmons. Dewey Theatre (Sullivan A Kiaus, man- agers).—There was not a vacant seat here on Monday, Nov, 7, when tho curtain rose upon the first New York appearance this season of Robert Fulton's Jolly Grass Widows Co, Judging from tho liberal amount of np- planso bestowed throughout, the opening burlctta, entitled "Tbe Matrimonial Club," was a success. The ladles appear In very pretty costumes, and the skit abounds with wit. The olio included: Jack Gruet and Al. Gruet. In their sketch, "Sain Substitute;" Geo. Muller and Edward Corclll, comedy ac- robuts; Carlton un<l Torre, comedy duo, nnd George Garden and Pcrrln Seiners, expert .\yloulionc soloists. Tho final farce is called "In the Merry Month of June." Jeunette Giilehiii'd and Snltz Moore have the leading roles nnd are assisted by a capable company. Following is the full cast: Lady Bountiful, Jeanctte Gulchard; Her- maud Dlnkclsplcl, Baltl Moore ; Izzle Smooth, cims. Burkhardt: Boggle, George Mullen; Charles Rail Bird, Al. Gruet; Mr. Conolgv, Jnck Gruet; Swipes, Wlllard Torre; Woolen String. Frank Carlton: Scout, George Gar- den: Blow Hurd, Pcrrln Soruers: Louie, Fid- ward Corelll: Miss Touch. Tittle Stroke; Miss Hold Fast, Mac Yulr: Miss Grab All, Dora Denton. Next week, the Dainty Duchess Co. Atlantic Garden (\V. Krnnior's Sons, managers).—tlarvcy and Co., heavy weight balancing; the Elite Comedy Four, Martin nnd Balno, acrobats; tbo Gulubacks, Russian sliigerB and dancers ; Saverlo Bcnlgac, Italian tenor, aud Madge Anderson, descriptive so- prano, are tho attractions for this week. Casino (Sam S. A Lee Shubert mana- gers).— "PUT! Pall I Pout 111" began Its thirty-second week and last fortnight Nov. 7, Belasco Theatre (David Belasco, mana- ger).—David Warfleld began his seventh week, In "The Music Master," Nov. 7, to rupsclty business. Empire Theatre (Charles Frohman, manager) .—John Drew, In "The Duke of KUlleruukle," began his tenth week ot ex- cellent buMnoss Nov. 7. Weber Mnnlo Hall (Wober A ZlegUold, msnagerB).—"Higgledy-piggledy" began Its third week of capacity onsfness Nov. 7. Prices have boon reduced to }1.50 tor Tues- day matinee performances.' ' New Atnalerdam Theatre (Klaw & Er- langer, managers).—.Mrs. Patrick Campbell began bet- Ithh and Inst week Nov, 7. "Iluinpty Duniply" follows }£. KnlcKerbnoKfr Thentre.- r -.(AI. (lay- mm), manager).—E. 11. Sotheru and Jttlfa Jiarlow'o began their second week lu "Much Alio About Nothing," Nov. T. to cxcollcpt tuslmiBs. ;'^}er-«o«ow«'.£«. .. - I'rortor'i Ts(nt) -third Street The- atre (J. Austin Fynes. general manager).— John C. Rice and Sally Cohen bead this week's bill, and onNov. 7 their clever acting brought "All the World Lores a Lover" to n big laughing success. Edward Harrljjan, as- hI ted by Robert Fitzgerald and Alice Brahani, kayo a ojio act comedy, by blmielf, entitled ••D»rc> Tllcdlone, Author,'? got « great re- ception, and tbo human nature in his little play, which had all tbo famous flnrrign.i touches', brought It to a complete triumph. Others on the bill were: Tbe Gascb Sisters, in their great acrobatic act; tbe Six Reed Birds, who have one of tbe best acts in vaudeville In "Dodging the Dodges;" Clara Ilalierlnl, on tbe trapeze: Loney Haskell, In his clever talk; Kennedy and Rooncy, whoso net. "Tbc Happy Medium," Is a clever one; Dick Temple, English entertainer; McGrath Bros., banjolsti; tbe Hollands, "The Clown nnd tho Doll; 1 ' short and Ed- wards, musical comedians; Castlo and Col- lins, black face singers and dancers; Till'a Marionettes, tho ileolys. In "The Wrong Man,' 1 and the -motion pictures. Pastor's Theatre (Tony Pastor, mana- ger).—This popular playhouse was well filled Nov. 7 to witness a bill beaded by Reno and RlcliArds, In their well known and clever acrobatic comedy act. They would Improve It by cutting out the excess horse play at tbo finish. Rome and Ferguson appeared in their melange of fun, song and dance, and won much applause: MarlInl and Max Mllllao, in their eccentric Illusions, caused rounds of laughter. They have a clean, enjoyablo net, ahd work well and quickly. William Cahlll has materially Improved his act since last heard, and the result is pleasing; Madge Fox, flip-flap, lady; Delpblno. and Del- more, grotesque musical act; the Fruser Trio, novelty dancers: Lavlne and Leonard, the automoblllsts; Kennedy and James, "Doctor Daffy;" Golden and Hughes, black face specialties; Hunter and Mooney, danc- ing club jugglers; Max Wlnslow, coon shout- cr; tbe wandering artist and the vltagraph filled out a good bill. Kelth'a Theatre (E. F. Albec, general manager).—Claude Gllllngwatcr aud bis ca- pablo little company bead the bill here this week, In his one act sketch, "The Wrong Man." Besides being well enacted It Is one of the best sketches seen here In a long time. Marcel's Baa Reliefs hold an import- ant position of tho hill with success, and the bill also Includes: Press Bldrldge, In his black face monologue; Frank Gardner nnd Lottie Vincent, In ''An Idyl of the Links:" Nichols Sisters, In their songs; Mr. and Mrs, Allison, In 'Minnie from Minne- sota;" Vera King, In songs and stones; Harper, Desmond and Bailey, assisted by Walter Robinson, In songs and dances; H. V. Fitzgerald, character changes; Will Cun- ningham and Mabel Lord, singing and danc- ing duo; Great Marlnellas, gymnasts; Ken- nedy and Quatrelli, jugglers, and tbe Amer- ican blograpb. Circle Theatre (Percy G. Williams, man- nger).—The usual big Monday audience filled this house Nov. 7, when tho following bill for the week received its first presentation. It Is headed by tbe Imperial Japanese Guards, In a military drill and wall scaling. The extra feature of tbe bill is Gustavo Kerker's musical satire, entitled "Very Grand Opera," which received favorable commendation In these columns recently. The programme also includes: Dolan and Len- hnrr In their sketch. "A Hlgh-Toned Burg- lar; Bice and Provost, comedy acrobats; Lew Bully, monologue; Violet Dale, comede- enne; Herbert's dogs, Chas. F, Semon, In music and comedy; Mons. Albany, Parisian fnntnlaist; the Major Sisters, novelty danc- ers, and tho vltagraph. Yorkvllle Theatre (Meyer R. Blmberg, manager).—This new house, now in Its sec- ond month, has been successful with high c obh vaudeville. The bill for this week In- cludes: Robert Ullllard and Co., presenting tbo dramatic sketch, "07a;" Helena Freder- icks, soprano; Mr. and Mrs. Jlmmlo Barry, la "A -Skin Game;" tho Tbren Westons, Georgo W. Dsy, Cartwell and Harris and others. Graiia Opera Bouse (John H. Springer. malinger).—Joseph Santley began Nov. 7 a weeks engagement In "From Rags to Rich- es, and everything points to a good week's business. Tho piece Is well staged and tho company competent. Tbe cast: Edward Montgomery, Joseph Cusack: Robert Brown, Jean Clarendon; Herbert Bostwlck, Frank Norton: Charles Montgomery, Carrol Daly; Bella. Laurence Santley; Mlko Dooley, Sid- ney Olcott; Chinese Sam. Joseph Cusack I Handsome Jack. William Ganc: Louis. Jean Clarendon : Harry, Tom Mansfield; Mother Murphy, Olllo Irving; Albert Cooper, Harold \0Bburg; Gertrude, Anna II, Rlsher; Flossie, MM Weston, and Ned, Joseph Santley. Next week, Richard Carle, lu "Tho Tonder- foot" Miner's i:i H H(li Avcnne Theatro (Edwin D. Miner, manager).—Roblc's Knick- erbockers opened a week's engagement Nov. 7, to a splendid house, aud furnished au ex- cellent evening's entertalurocnt. Reiley's Speech," a musical comedy, in two acts, formed the bill, and It was liberally inter- spersed with vaudeville numbers. Including tho Mimical Babies, Church City Quartet, the Arnolds, La Dunne do Surprise end the Jewel Ballet. Tho staging and costuming were excelleut. In tbe afternoon Mr. Roble took the entire company around the city on n big sight seeing automobile, and they paid their respects to the different newspapers. The cast: Tim Riley, Frank Finney: Cordelia Hlley, Marguerite Wagner; Llda Riley, Clara Hillsdale; Mike Murphy Sam Green; Spuds, Oscar Lewis; Chub, William F. O'Sulllvnu; Percy Featherbrain, William I'atton; Miss t'oii, Mario Richmond: Glovunl. A. Amato; ilia Beaut, Mvrtbo Hecker; Stela Cookoo, Lady Starr; Iina Wanda, Corrlne David; May Maybe, Emma McVcy. Next week, Harry Bryant's Extravaganza. London Theatre (James H. Curtln, man- ager).—Tho Moonlight Mulds provide an ex- cellent bill this week. It Includes: "The Mun Behind," Wyniau and Boss, Reldy and Currier, Mills nnd Burns, Carrie Ezler and Josette Webb, the MacBannB, un exception- ally clever team of Jugglers, and "Ch II Siiuce." Next week, the Guy Musoucruders. Miner's liuwery Theatre (TboB. W. Mluer. manager).—The Vanity Fair Bur- lesquers present the following programme this week: "Ladles' Nlgbt at RelllyV' Ward and Raymond, the Clemenso Brothers, Held and Buckley, Imkoff. Conn and Corlnne, Henry and Horn and 'The Femalo Drum- mers." Joe Bernstein Is au added attrac- tion. Next week, tbo Utopians. Windsor Theatre (A. II. Woods, mana- ger).—"Fast Llfo In New York," a four act play, by Thoo. Kramer, was presented Mon- day with the following cast: Sammy lken- steln, Julian Rose ; John Drew, Francis Yale ; Guy Standing. Louis J. Cody; Buck Bpeedy, L» Roy E. Summer; Harold Proctor, John L'onnely: Bill, Harry Scott; Joe. Louis Wal- lace ; Mike Hennessey, Albert Wilson; Bel- mont, James Grant; Gaston, Jewels Forrar; C«pr. Winter. Mat. Walters; Clahcey, Bam Thomas: Angolottl, H. Bo Rosa; Rubin, Al- fred Doll; Allen, Hugh Dossier; Gentleman, Harry Kohu -, Marker, Alfred Hutcblngs; Maude Irving. Bertha Wlllsea: Lea Silver, Blanche Henshaw; Madame ltichcpan, Teesle Lawrence: Nana. Frances Camoron; Mrs. Harvest. Grace Lo Roy: Mrs. Dooley, Julia SOnnmajfleld; Mrs. Vennotto, Hannah May; Ellta Proctor. .Virginia Drew Tretcott. Next week. /'Dealers in White •Women."' Irvlnar Place Theatre (Helnrlrh Con- rlNl. manager).—"Alt Ho|delb*r«J' waa pro- united Nor. 7. Harry Wnlden govo a capital nuvriirmance as Karl Helmlch. iledwig Ton nafaHUiw -made her usual success as Knethle. Max HqetiBeler, as Dr. Jnttner, nnd all the piker players lu the. support «vB({ibute4 wjce|l«Bt 'trerk. . j Ty .« American Theatre (Klaw. Erlanger A weis. managers).—David 11 logins appean-d Monday, Nov. 7. In the first New York city production of "His Last Dollar," a play, in fivo'aets, by himself and Baldvln G. Cooke, tt deals with tho efforts ot (I millionaire, a former jockey, to: win. tin; woman of big heart, outwit villainy In the -form of bis most trusted friend, nnd sen that Justice la done to all. David nigglns, as Joe Brax- ton, the former Jockey, gave a well rounded nnd sympathetic performance, bringing out the strong points in n manner most accept- able. His was by far the best work of tho evening. Eleanor Montcll, as Eleanor Downs, was delightful In ber Ingenue work, but failed to reach tbe climax in the third net. Thomas Reynolds, as Kaufman, did some very good work; Katharine Miller, as Viola Grayson, gavo a conscientious per- formance ; Isabel O'Madlgan, as Mrs. Giles, was sympathetic, and portrayed the feel- ings of the banker's wife well.' The others of tbo cast were more or less adequate. The play was beantlfully staged and reflected 3rent credit on the management The cast: oe Braxton, David Hlgglns; Tom Llnsen. W. Burt Cartwrlght; Kaufman, Thomas Rey- nolds; Ned Penn, Wm. Bolforl; Clarence Lonsdale, Chas. Fleming: Norman Ullea, Allen Bailey; Johnnie Hill, Wm. I'. Glad' stone: O'Connell, 0. Frank; Bob Brocket, Guy F. Evans: Mark Hood,;A. V. Snecd; Old Sport, F. T. OwenB; Jim, C. E. Rath- burn; Tout W. F.Petrie; Judge, W. tt\ Wilcox: Horse Dealer,, Charles La Vally; Ephralm, Taylor Parks; Eleanor Down;., Eleanor Montell; Viola Grayson, Katherlno Miller; Mrs. Giles, Isabel O'Madlgan: Alicia, Maud Alice Lee; Julia, Emma Salvatorc; Baron Rothcblld, Baby Reynolds; Little Abraham, Baby Nagle. On Wednesday even- ing, Nov. 2, "Bebe," a comedy, In three acts, by Najac nnd Hennequln, was presented by the French Comedy Co., to a medium sized but very appreciative audience. The piece bas been given here before, and is a typical French comedy of the past decade. Gaston, the grown up "baby," a remarkably sophis- ticated youth, was excellently played by M. Maury, his buoyant spirits carrying tho play far on tbe road to success. M. Pcrrln did splendidly with the thankless part of the baron, baby's father, and the same may be said of Mme. Bcbuller, as tbe mother. M. Dorban appeared to great advantage as Kernanlgous, a sort of country cousin; M, Dane created a most excellent Impression In tbe eccentric character ot Pelillon, al- ways In the way; Mme. Sartres. as Tolnette, was easily in the lead among the ladles, by her natural work; Mme. Derhtnge was pleas- ing nnd easy as Diane; Mme. Deroechc, as Aurelle, was vivacious and helped the fun along; the other members of the cast were) good In their various parts. The play borders on tbe rlstue in many places, and In the bands of an Inferior com- pany could not be accepted. Tho can- can, in the second get was delight- fully done, and could not have offended any one. The cast: Le Baron d'Algrevllle, M. Pcrrln; Gaston, M. Maury; Kernanlgous, M. Dorban ; Petition, M. Dene; Arthur do Beau- vert, M. Desplas; Le Coiffeur, M. Vallee; Un Donieetlque, M. Chalets: La Baronne d'Algre- vllle, Mmo. Schuller; Diane, Mme. Derlange ; Tolnette, Mme. Sartres; Aurella, Mme. Dc- roBcbc: Roslta, Mmo. Dasprsmont "La (.lendre de M. Polrler," a comedy. In four acts, by Em ii Augler. was given Its only perform- ance Friday evening, 4, having been present- ed bore several tunes before by other com- panies. Tho play sparkles with wit ond amusing situations, though lacking notion, and there are few long BpeecbCB. M. Perrin, bb Polrler, was given an enthusiastic greet- ing, and his splendid work brought several curtain calls at the end of tbe second net. It was his final appearance, and the demon- stration In his behalf at tbe close was loud nnd long. M. Charny, always dlgolfied and scholarly, was most Interesting as Gaston, nnd gave one of his best performances. M. Cosset, as Hector, was sympathetic at all .times, and M. Petlbon proved an excellent foil to M. Perrin In their humorously Irascible scenes. Mme. Arnaud, as Antoinette, prac- tically the only female part, was equal, to tha small amount of emotional work which fell to ber lot, though having rather a mono- tonous delivery at othor times. The other members were excellent In minor parts and showed the result of their careful training. The cast In full: Polrler, M. Perrin; Gaston M. Charny: Hector, M. Cosset; Verdolet, M. Petition; Vatcl, M. Rose; Cbavassus, M. Jou- bert: Un Portler, XL Mazor; En Domcstlque, M. Chalals; Antoinette, Mme. C. Arnaud; Enc Fcmmc do Cbambrc, Mme. Danza. "Ma- rio Jeanne," u drama, In five acta, by Adolph d'Ennery, was presented matinee and night, Nov. 5, the latter being the closing perform- ance of this excellent company. The bouse wbb well filled by a representative and wildly enthusiastic French audience, which availed Itself of the many opportunities to demon- strate Its appreciation of tbe excellent work of tho entire cast. The piny has been given here before, and though old fashioned andtlvo- some at times. Is interesting when well pre- sented, as it was on this occasion. Mme. Ite- not, In the title role, surpassed herself aud won unstinted approbation through excellent emotional work. Sho ranks easily among tho well known actresses of today In that line. M. Dulac created a most favorable impression throughout, giving ■ a more finished and rounded performance than heretofore. M. Dane, as Rcmy, wbb delightfully amus'i.g and tho part afforded a marked contrast to the sombreness of tbo other characters. M. Raymond gavo a finished performance as the oily and villainous Applane, adding to his well won laurels: M. Beranger upheld the dig- nity of Theobald well; Mme. Arnaud rather lacked sympathy aa Sophie, falling to Impress upon her hearers the goodness of heart ot the rich woman. Tbe other members of the cast were fully adequate. After tho second act M. Charny, tbc stage director, appeared before the curtain to read a well written let- ter of thanks to the public from M. Cazellos, the manager, stating therein, that following their engagement la New Orleans they would return for • supplementary season, an an- nouncement which gained much applause, The engagement baa been an nrtistlc triumph, and that In tbe Spring should he remu- nerative. The cast: Bertrand, M. J. Dulac; Homy. M Dane; Theobald de Bussleros, M. Beranger; Applane, M. Raymond: le Doe- tcur, SI. Joubort; Gulllaumo, M. Mazer : Kur- il nguot, M. Desplas; Grosmcnn, M. Pctlhou: 1,'n Inilrmler, M. Vallee; Un Domestlqiie, M. Chalals; Marie Jeanne, Mme. D. Renoi: Sophie de Busslerep, Mme. C. Arnaud; Cath- erine, Mme. D'Honiy; Marguerite, Mme. Bar- thlen; Charlotte, Mme. Deroche. Victoria Theatre (Oscar Hammorsteln, manager).—The bill for week of Nov. 7 Includes: Delia Fox. Frank Bush, Florence Troupe, Pewltt, Klein. Ott Bros, and Nick- Olson, Mldgeloy and Carlisle, Meredith Sis- ters, Josephine Goasman and Co., Prof. Aliens and bis monkey, the Groat Lapage and the vltagraph. Third Avenue Theatre (Martin J. Dixon, manager).—"The Wayward Son," n tour act comedy drama, by Nell Twomey, drew fair sized nouses Monday, 7. It was presented with the following cast: Tom Uanford. Nell Twomey; John Drowue, Bert Carbor; Ralph Hapford, J. Fltzpatrlck; Sleepy BUI, Wm. L. Itavnore ; Heinle Scbnltz, Edgar -T. Bhooloy: Mlkn Canny, Frank M. Allan; Bob Wilson, Arthur Young; Frederick Jones, Goo. Ed- Wards; Martha Barnard, Florence John- etoue; Tousle Dirks. Alice Nichols; Mrs. Rstph Hsnford. Viola Keene; Gwen. Little Edvthe Raynor*. Next week, "The Stain of Guilt" Criterion Theatre (Chtrlea Frobmau, manager).—Win. H. Crane, In "Business la Business," began Nov. 7 his eighth and hint week. Fit Davis, la "flM Bleb. Mrs. Ben- IPfclMsaV iiis ' Iain-Tim' ' "' .