The New York Clipper (November 1904)

November 19 THE TSHETW YORK CLIPPER. 899 ti a children's play, although lta successful appeal to as older generation is assured. The piece la In three acta, and Into these the au- thor has Introduced a Teln of richest fantasy. Drama of the most itrennoui description also holds a place In the scheme. Mr. Bsrrie, In abort, has on this occasion given the freest rein to his Imagination. Last week Martin Harvey delivered a lec- ture to the members of the Edinburgh Phil- osophical Institution, under the title of "Some Thoughts on Acting." The Scottish capital, has, according to all accounts, received with conspicuous favor Mr. Harvey's performance In his new play, "The Breed of Treshams," Hans Andersen and Max Behrend begin their season of German plays st the Great Qneen Street Theatre, Nov. 7, with "Die Grosstadtluft" a four act farce, by Blumen- tbal and Kadelburg. A week later that piece Is to be replaced by Hauptmann's "Elnsame Menscben," In which Else, Qademann will make her reappearance. "The Walls of. Jericho," Alfred Sutro's new drama, was given Us first production at the Oarrlck Theatre last Monday night, by Ar- thur Bonrchler and company, and was re- ceived with much favor. The story follows: Jsck Froblsher Is a manly fellow, who, after making ■ fortune In Australia, returned to England and married Alctbea, the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Steventon. Ale- ttes, at the time of her marriage, was genu- inely In love with Jack, but the follies and smartness of her set were too much for her, so that sbe was presently drawn once again Into the citadel of Jericho. One of her fash- ionable amusements was to carry on a flirta- tion with Harry Dallas, an Innocent flirtation so far aa the woman was concerned, less In- nocent with regard to the Intentions of the man. One afternoon Jack comes into his wife's boudoir and discovers Dallas In a declaration of love, Dallas leaves hurriedly, and Fro- blsher believes that Alethea has encouraged him to pass the boundaries of mere flirtation. After forcing from Dallas a confession of his passion for Alethea, Jack decides to return to Australia, taking his little son with him. Alethea is torn between pride snd the dread of losing both her husband, wbom she loves sincerely, and her boy. At the end. however, sbe gives way, and agrees to exchange the unhealthy atmosphere of Mayfalr for the purer air of Queensland. Thus does Jack Kroblaher succeed In throwing down the walls of Jericho. Nevil Maskelyne has, with the assistance of David Christie Murray, transformed Lord Lytton's novel, "The Coming Race," Into ft magical drama, In a prologue and three acts, and It Is with this that he will open bis new "Home of Mystery" at St. George's Hall, at Christmas, The production promises to be aa remarkable for Its elaborately mysterious ef- fects as for the genuinely dramatic Interest of the story. Arthur Roberts, well known In America as having been with Mrs. Leslie Carter and other American stars, la to appear at the Palace In about a fortnight's time. In a new sketch, called "Brummagen Jem" (A Traveler's Tale), specially written for him by Captain Basil Dan Leno, the popular English comedian, died Monday morning last at his home In this city. The Immediate cause of bis demise was failure of the heart, but for some few weeks past his condition, aggravated by the mental trouble which formerly afflicted him, bad been causing grave anxiety to his friends. He dropped out of the bill at the London Pavil- ion, where he made his last appearance about a fortnight ago, In order to take the reat he needed before undertaking his engagement at Drury Lane for the pantomime, for which he was to receive over twelve hundred dollars a week for bis work to mske the people laugh. Mr. Leno, whose right name was George Gsl- vln, wsb born In London on Feb. 1, 1801, and made his first professional appearance at the age of four as ft dancer. To reach the top of the ladder the late comedian had to struggle hard, and he came through years of disap- pointment and misfortune that would have daunted many stronger Individuals. He hsd become an Institution In this city and was one of the sights of the town that could not on any account be missed. In 1901 Mr. Leno was commanded to appear before the King and Queen at Saudrlngbsm. It was an unique honor, and the royal audience enjoyed to the full the comedian's eccentricities, the king marking his appreciation by the gift of a valuable scarf pin. Several years ago Mr. Leno appeared In New York, but did not make the success expected, and it Is said that he has never been the same since hla failure to strike the Americans as a wonderful comedian. The original Dumond Minstrels recently re- turned to London after a long engagement In South Africa and Australia, where their work was very highly spoken of. At present they are working on a new act, which they expect will greatly excel the old one. McPhee and Hill, who have been In town about a week, open next Monday at the Em- pire, Newcastle-On-Tyne. Heeley and Meeley sailed for New York last Wednesday on the Oceanic. After filling dates on the other side they will return to this country. Marshall, "The Mystic," necromantic hat juggler, has been in London since Saturday, sod states thst be Is over on a vacation, but will do a little "performing" If given the chance. As comedy Jugglers seem to be al- ways In demand In London, there Is no reason why Marshall shouldn't prolong bis stay. Last Monday Swan and Bambard opened at the Palace, Bordsley, and It Is reported that their act was a success. Winona Winter has been so successful In tbls country thst she has been booked up to next September, and could go beyond that month, but Is unable to break a profitable contract with Martin Beck. She, however, will return after the American tour la ended. In speaking of Miss Winter, I have to men- tion her talented father, William H. Banks, who was formerly known as Banks Winter. As he wishes to have hla clever daughter get all the credit be does not figure very big In the billing, and does not take the centre of the stage very often. I saw the act at tbe Empire, Hollo way, last weeek, and although following a big English favorite, the act was the most applauded one on the bill. Jordan and Harvey, who laid off last week, because the former lost hla voice, are all right now, and are grinding out the parodlea In great shape at Sadler's. Frank whitman, tbe dancing violinist, who srrlved last week. Is a frequent Bureau caller. He has nothing In view as yet, but hopes to fet an engagement at the Palace very shortly, he trip was taken principally for a rest, and he Is not exerting himself much In a business way. I understand that some of the folks over here couldn't understand bow anyone could play tbe violin and dance at the same time. If given the opportunity Frank will show them that It can be done and done well. The Four Lukens opened at the Empire last Monday night, and to those who hsd seen their act In America, the performance was not a very creditable one. Everything seemed to go wrong. They were not given time enough to get their apparatus In shape, and as a re- sult were nervous when tbe curtain went up. To add to their troubles one of the brothers had a severe attack of cramps, and aa a fin- ishing touch to their hard luck their appar- atus went all to pieces. Notwithstanding all this the act Is put down as one of the great- eat of Its kind, and has opened the eyes of many who thought they bad seen the best In this line. The Lukens are to play the Colis- eum when it Is completed, which will be the latter part of December. The following Is from the Tossing Austins: This la a most enjoyable week for the Toss- ing Austins. The weather Is fine and our act la going away beyond our expectations. We Joined the Artists' Railroad Association this week. Every day contracts have been cemlug la from our agents, and our time Is tilled np to next September. We received TH> Clippii and It wis • great treat Kath- erlne Dahl (Mrs. Austin) appeared at a Wed- nesday matinee for Mr. Barrasford and at once got a twenty weeks' contract. I don't suppose we will get to see yon until we) corns beck from Germany." Sam Elton returned to tbe United Stale* last Wednesday, but will come back after he has played some of tbe big cities. A bill that might be called an American one Is given tt the Empire. Those hailing from the States: Charles T. Aldrlch, Morris Cronln, Four Lnkens and Whistling Tom Brown. The Three Meers might also be in- cluded In the list, aa I understand Mrs. Meers was born In America. Kleln-Ott Brothers snd Nicholson sent me the following by telegram of their own manu- facture : "Yes, we open at the Hippodrome, London, July 17, 1005, for four weeks." It Is rumored that Lord Chamberlain la about to Issue an edict decreeing that all theatres that have lately been converted Into variety houses shall forthwith return to their theatrical dramatic conditions. In my last letter I spoke of R. G. Knowles returning to America In December. Mr. Knowles called the other day and I am now able to say more regarding bis American trip, rie Is now on a provincial tour and will take steamer at Cherbourg for the States. Before sailing be will play once In rarls, and this one performance will be ft greet novelty, aa be Intends to present an act In French. Mr. Knowles will play for rercy Williams In America and the engage' ment will not be a long one. A trip around the world on a lecture tour will follow Mr. Knowles' retirement from the vaudeville stage, which Is likely to occur after next year. Captain Bonavlta and Harry Tudor, of Dostock's Show, were Clippie callers today. They were on their way to Paris, where tbey expect to open shortly. The former, who was very badly hurt last Summer at Coney Is- land, still carries his right arm In a sling, but hopes to be In shape by the first of the year. jjjjjtc and Soitge Notes from the Csstleton Opera Co., No. 1: We ere now rehearsing In Chicago and will go oat Nov. IB, with one of the strongest organisations which bsve toured tbe country for years. Aside from s high class cast, In- cluding some of America's most prominent operatic stars, an unusually excellent chorus of fifty pretty girls and twelve men will be a strong festure. The costuming will be mag- nificent, and the complement of special paper, lithographed and block, will range from one- half to twenty eight sheet stands In great ? refusion. Two Pullman cars are used for be accommodation of tbe company, which numbers seventy-five people. Including the Norma Porter Ladles' Orchestra of Boston, one of the finest In tbe country. Every de- tail has been perfectly srraoged and every- thing that money can provide for tbe proper conduct and advertising of a first class opera company has been arranged for. Tbe business ' iff © staff consists of B. Drexel Csstleton, Eir: E. F. Higgles, business manager; Harry eller, general advance director; I. J. Camp- bell and Charles E. Arnold, advance repre- sentatives, with s full and efficient working crew. Among recent additions to the com- pany are Louise Moore, prima donna; Mae C Kllcoyne, Metis Sylvester Cornish, char- acter contralto; Joseph W. Smith, tenor; Ed. Flsvelle, comedian, and Frank Yost, basso. The Sparrow Amusement Co., controlling a circuit of music halls. Including Montreal and Toronto, bave made an exclusive con- tract with the Wltmark Music Library to furnish all their musical productions, In- cluding the Weber A Fields shows, wbleh bave been used with great success In the West Big song successes of the Weber at Zleg- feld All Star Stock Co., In "Hlggledy-Plg. K" dy," are: "Nancy Clancy," ''Game of ve,' "In Gay Parse," "Miss Watermelon Sweet" "I'm Bo Lonesome'' and "A Great Big Girl Like Me." V,;.' \-r : ["-KV : -i*- : ¥-'" ■" '•>-: . ■'■■ ;■'■*• ■ ■ A • m ■ - -. •. j *.. - - • ■ • '•■ '•■:- .-:. ■■ . it*--:. • ,■; - ■ :t ■ ■ v.: ' : -i:.-»P-' *:.? t W: . - --~. .'- : '-' '■ ;>-, . • • :■■■<;■?.■ ■ ■ . ■ ' - ■• - ; & TROBA i* ft clever manipulator of cannon balls, billiard balls, cues and projectiles. The picture above shows him In the act of catching one of the latter on bis neck. He Is not only a Juggler, but Is also a man of great strength. One of his tricks Is to carry "a soldier In a eentry box" on his teeth. Troba was a headline card at the Oxford Music Hall, London, for four weeks, and Is now touring the provinces. He opens in engagement on tbe Keith circuit Jan. 16. GEORGE H. PRIMROSE AMD JAMES B. DECKER. Mr. Primrose entered the profession over thirty years ago, and has since been Identi- fied with several of the leading minstrel organizations. He was one of the founders of tbe Barlow, Wilson, Primrose A West Min- strels, which toured this country with great success, At the termination of the partner- ship between the four principals of the or- ganization the Thatcher, Primrose A West Minstrel troupe was formed, and this a'so found great public favor. Later Primrose and West headed a company, which became one of the most popular minstrel organiza- tions that ever toured this country. This company continued before the public for many seasons, and upon the dissolution of partnership between Messrs. Primrose A west, a few years ago, Mr. Primrose asso- ciated himself with Lewis Dockatader, and success again resulted. This partnership ended In 1003, and Mr. Primrose then re- tired from minstrelsy snd plsyed In vaude- ville with the Foley Brothers. Recently the act waa known as Primrose, West and the Foley Brothers, which was continued until the recent formation, by Mr. Primrose and Janes H. Decker, of the George Primrose Minstrels. Mr. Decker, under whose sble management Mr. Primrose appeared for seventeen years, while associated with bis former partners, will pilot Mr. Primrose's company this season. The company will be extremely large, numbering one hundred peo- ple. The scenic and electric productions are said to be of as costly and elaborate a char- acter as though tbe management proposed rivaling the great spectacular extrava- ganzas. The season opens on Monday, Nov, 21, at Syracuse, N. Y., and tbe tour will In- clude engagements In the first class theatres In the large cities. Tbe Train of tbe Century ls the 20-hour train between .few York and Cbicaaro Tim the Hew York Central and Lake Shore, '-The 20th Century Limited."—Adr, Bob Cole and the Johnson Brothers bave furnished tbe music for Klaw & Erlanger's production of "Humpty Dumpty." Their numbers will be used exclusively In tbls pro- duction. In their new vaudeville sketch they are singing three of their songs, "Gimme the Leavings, "Pretty Little Squaw from Utah" and "Ushlng." Eva Mudge, "The Military Maid," Is feat- uring tbe march song, "Decoration Day," In her act, with success. The High Rollers Ex- travaganza Co. also feature tills song, the entire company singing It Clarence Powell, of Richards A Prlnglea Georgia Minstrels, Is singing "I'm Next to Yon" for a closing num- ber In bis olio act Both are published by the Buffalo Music Co., Kansas City. B. A. Lorlot bass singer, hss signed with Manager Decker for tbe big Primrose Min- strels. He will feature three baas songs by H. W. Petrle, "Davy Jones' Locker," "A Thous- and Leagues Under the Sea," and a new song being written by Mr, Petrle especially for the production. , Among tbe new publishing companies Is the Imperial Music Co., of Muskegon, Mich., wbo this week make announcement of their first production, "I'm Building an Ice House for You," an Arctic song with a catchy semi- Indian air. The new bouse will shortly open Rrofesalonel rooms In Chicago, and later In ew York, Jack 7. Cremer Is the manager of the firm. Frltsl Scheff will not return to Europe next Bummer. Her manager, Charles B. Dillingham, has completed arrangements whereby the prima donna will be seen In New York, next Spring, In a revlvsl of sev- eral operas. Including Floto.f's "Martha," Balfe's "Bohemian Girl," 8uppe's "Fatlnltxa" and Auber's "Fra Dlavolo." Ludwlg Englander bas now four operas en- Joying successful road tours, all of which ere published by Jos. W. Stern A Co. Tbey com- prise tbe "Two Roses," In which Frltsl Scbelf Is starring ; "Tbe Madcap Princess," Id which Lulu Glascr has a big success: "The Office Boy," which Is tbe vehicle for Frank Daniels, snd "Tbe Jewel of Asia." In which tbe star Is Miss Mlchclana. Grace Cameron, the Little Dotty Dimples of "PIS I Pari 11 Pouflll" has gone Into vaudeville. Miss Cameron Is earning en- comlnma with "LolIU" and "Bessie, 1 Love Too.** "Let's All Go Dp to Maud's," the new waits song, and successor to "Meet Me In St. Louis, Louts," words by Jos. C Carroll, author at "On a Good Old Trolley Ride:'' music by Kerry Mills, composer of "Meet Me In 8t Louis, Louis,'' hss been placed with some of the beat singers In the country. It Is published by F. A. Mills. Another ballad from tbe Mills catalogue la "When the Bees Are In the Hive," sung by William Redmond, tenor, during the New York engagement of Dockstader'e Minstrels at the Herald Square Theatre. Mr. Redmond also sang the waits ballad, "Just for the Sake of Society." "Der Rastelblnder" ("The Mouse Trap Peddler"), the comic opera which bas made a success In San Francisco, Is dupli- cating Its foreign success In the American cast presenting the opera In Ban Francisco, are: Kate Condon, Edith Mason. Thos. Persse. Wlllard Blmms end Ferris Usrtman, all of wbom scored. The book of "Der Rastelblnder" Is by Victor Leon, And the score by Frank Leber. M. Wltmark A 8ons own the American rights to tbe opera. Harry Yon Tllser, the music publisher. Is well represented In Ted Faust's Superb Min- strels Win. R. Patbe Is singing "When the Under tbe tents, WHERE SHOWS WINTER. Frost la on the Pumpkin, Maggie Dear," Billy Heard Is using "Hannah, WonT You Open Dat Door," tbe Herald Square Quartette nses "Un- der the Anheuaer Buach,' 1 Daly and Kelso sins "What a Beautiful World Tbls Would Be, Prof. Smith's orchestra plays one of his medleys, snd Prof. Bowles plays one of his medley overtures la tbe band. A. Baldwin Sloane has placed with bis pub- lishers, Jos. W. Stem A Co.. the new opera, entitled "Lady Teftile," written for Lillian Russell. Mr. Sloane declares It will be a most sumptuously staged production. John W. VoieCs Minstrels are meeting with great success. The ballad singers are: New- ton See, who Is making a success with "Good Night, Beloved, Good Night;" Jsmes A. Pur- vis, who Is rendering "Sonny Boy" snd 'The Girl Who Carts for Me;" Edmond Bali, wltb hla favorite selection, "I'd Lay Down My Life for You," and Lyle Gardiner, who Is receiving greet applause for bis singing of "Goodbye, Little Girl, Goodbye." The popular march song, 'Glory," continues to evoke fsvorable comment when given as an overture In tbe fl^t part All of the above are published by the Witmarka. "Game of Love" snd "Nancy Clsncy," by Maurice Levi snd Edgar Smith, from tbe Weber A Zlegfeld "Hlggledy Plggledy" Co., are now being played by many orchestras throughout tbe United States. Chas. K. Har- ris, the publisher. Is receiving congratulatory letters from orchestra leaders upon tbe ac- quisition of this music to hla extensive cata- logue. "Come Take a Trip la My Airship," Geo. Evans and Ben Shields' popular song, Is a success In tbe West "Make Yourself at Home," by Pst Rooney, Is a waits song that Is going well throughout the country. "His Highness, tbe Bey," Joe B. Howard's new musical comedy. Is now In active rehear- sal at tbe La Salle Theatre, Chicago, All ths music will be published by Chss K. Harris. Loula 0. Munis, of Stern A Company's Stan*, did remarkable work in making tbe piano arrangement for publication of Smith and Brown's new song, " 'Taln't the Kind of Grub I've Been Getting Down Home." The song was taken down over the long distance tele- phone, and arranged In 1'4 Vj minutes Anna Driver has Introduced wltb great suc- cess In her specialty Cole and Johnson's "Bave It for Me," snd Heluzman'a Irish character song, "Esmeralda McCann." The Berth Family Orchestra, of Los An- geles, Cal., send s programme of fifteen num- bers, out of which thirteen are selections from the Wltmark catalogue. Mas Rendlx, wbo has been the first violin- ist In various city orchestras, was appointed last week by Mr. Conrled as concert master of tbe Metropolitan Opera House Orchestra, lie Is to be assisted by Eugene Bregner.. Dsnlel Frobmsn sailed last week to spend a week In Europe, whore be will make tbe final arrangements for tho tour of Franz von Vecsey In tbls country. Mr. Frobmsn will select the pianist to onpesr with Von Vecsey. "I shall also arrange for the tours of Jan Kubellk here next year," Mr. Frora- rann said. "He Is under contract to come here again under my management" ai?^——■———— OLH AUSTRALIAN LETTEIt. (raoti otra own coibssfondint.) Syd.nii, Oct 10, 1004. The chief theatrical eveut recently was held at Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney, when the beautiful martial and poetic drama, enti- tled "L'Algloa," was produced by J. C. Wil- liamson's Co., headed by Tlttell Brune, wbo achieved a great success. There sre, strictly speaking, only about two good acting parts In the play. One of them Is Flambeau, "who fought for glory and dry bread," represented by Iloy Redgrave, wbo played It admirably, snowing all the brusque gaiety and fearless Indifference which belonged to that rough old soldier. Tbe other was placed In theiiands of Gaston Mervale, who ployed I'rlnce Met- ternlch. This actor exhibited very careful study of the Inflexible statesman, giving It the proper air of authority and reserve. Tlt- tell Brune held firmly tbe dIUlcult situation of a delirium arising to a climax, and sbe was encored many times In tbe course of an en- thusiasm which Included not only everybody in the audience, but even those who assisted her In front and behind the footlights. If tbe way the production was featured counts for anything, it will have a long and prosper- ous run. At the Theatre Royal, Bland Holt revived "One of the Best/' which Is one of bis trump cards, to s packed bouse, and It was received with tbe enthusiasm It certainly deserves. At the Criterion Theatre "Other People's Money," featured by George Stephenson's American Comedy Co., headed by Chss. J. Stlne and Olive Evans, Is attracting large audiences, and owing to previous arrange- ments snd booking, is In Its last nights. The bouses are packed every night, and undoubt- edly Mr. Btlne Is seen at bis best In tbls hil- arious piece. On Saturday they revlvo "Mams's New Husband," which wss their Initial production bere early In tbe year, and tbe season closes on Oct 21, when, sfter a few days' sojourn, the company sails back to America, with the exception of Ralph and Reba Blcknell, wbo have been engaged for the coming pantomime by J. C Williamson. At tbe Tirol 1 Theatre tbe new performers are the Bisters O'Meers, wbo bsve furnished quite a revelation of what can be done on the tight wire. Tbe Krasettls played some One solos on the violin, harp snd xylo- 8 hone. Tbe other newcomers, the Cadwalder peratlc Comedy Co., consisting of three gen- tlemen and one lady, made ft hit In an amus- ing musical sketch, which tbe audience en- cored several times. At the I'alace Theatre Harry James' Ameri- can Travesty Co. finished Its season, of twelve weeks last Thursday. Tbe farewell night wss the most complimentary send-off that has ever been witnessed on the Australian stage. All tbe company have endeared themselves to the audiences, snd flowers and presents were Suite numerous, not only st the end but also urlng tbe performance. They left by Fri- day's trsln for Melbourne, snd opened on Saturday to a packed house. *s» — V. A Varney has been engaged by Burke A Boyer to rehearse snd stage their new rursl comedy, "HI, 81 snd I,' which takes the road about Dee. 1. A strong company bas been engaged snd some new snd novul vaudeville features secured. The company, Including a band snd orchestra, will nam ber twenty people. Time Is booked solid until May 1. We append • partial list of the Winter ?uarters of tent shows concerning which In- ormatlon Is at band. Corrections and addi- tions are invited to enable the publication of emended lists In subsequent Issues, as It la our desire to catalogue tbe permanent head- quarters of all tented organisations: Ament's Muscatine. Is. Barnnm A Bailey.....:. ..Bridgeport, Conn. Office. 28 W. 34th St., New York. ilv.chanan Bros Des Moines, la. Busby Bros Pans, III. Ronheur Bros Augusts, Ok. Ter. Buffalo Bill's Wild West,.Stoke on-Trent, Bng. Buckskin Bill's Wild West Paducah, Ky. llartlnes', Chas Connersvllle, Ind. Burke's Big Show Lincoln, Neb. Brown's Combined Little Rock, Ark. Colorado Grant Oswego, Kan. Clark Bros Atoka, Ind. Ter. Clark's United Shows Alexandria, La. Campbell Bros Falrbury, Neb. Crawford's, Col Hox 577, Red Key, Ind. Downlesj Andrew Medlns, N. Y. Dock's, Sam Fredericksburg, Vs. DsshlngtoD Bros Danville, III. Kly's, fleo. 8. Harrlaburg, 111. Ewers Bros West rolnt, Is. Floto Shows Denver, Col. Forepsugh-Sells Bros Columbus, O. Prlsbee Bros Detroit, Mich. Fox, Rolls Terre Haute, Ind. Gentry's Dog and Pony... Bloomlngton. Ind. Gray's, Jsa N Luverne, Minn. Clollmar Bros Ilaraboo, Wis Maag, B Bhreveport, La. Hairs, Geo. W., Jr Evansvllle, Wis. Harris' Nickel Plate Vsldosta, Ga. H»fgreavee' Chester, Pa. Hairs Shows Fond du Lac, Wis. Howes Great London Macon Ga. Illbbard's, C. A Newbury, Vt Indian Bill's Wild West. ...Clifton Forge. Vs. Kennedy Bros Perry. Okhs. KnTght. C H Dunkirk; a Lambrlgger's, Gas Orvllle, 0. Lee Bros Cranston, IL L Lowery Bros Shenandoah, r*. Lemon Bros Argentine, Kan. Lee's Great London Wllkesbarre. Pa. Lucky Bill Box 202, Quenomo, Ksn. Main, Walter L Geneva. O. Mead Dog and Tony Show.. .Brooklyn, N. Y. Norrla A Howe's San Jose, Cal. Noble's, Cbfta Danville, Va. Orton. R. X Ortonvllle, la. Pan-American Show Dodson, Mo. Pawnee Bill's Wild West Carnegie, Pa. Heed's, A. II Vernon, Ind. Hlngllng Bros Bamboo, Wis. Boblnaon's, John Terrace Park, O. Hobblns. F. A 110 W. 84th St., N. Y. nice's Dog sod Pony 81 vws.New Albany, Ind. Heed's European Shorr Cbllllcotho, O. Smith's B. U Buckstown, Pa, Sliver Bros Acme, Mich. Sells A Downs Topeka, Kan. Stewart's, Capt Fort Wayne, Ind. Bun Bros Norfolk. Va. Silver, Hart Btaodlsb, Mich. Belbel Bros Wstertown, Wis. Todt, Wm Cberrlton, Vs. Tcets Bros Charlotte Furnace, Ky. Welsh Bros Gordonvllle, Ps. Wallsce Shows Peru, Ind, Wlntermute Bros Hebron, 0. Whitney llros Attica, O. Wheeler, Al. F Schenectady, N. Y. Notss raou tub Main Circus. —Tbe show closed Oct 18 st Cnnriestown, w. Va.. after a remarkable season, Including In our Itener- ary States from Vermont to Idaho and back to Virginia, shipping to permanent Winter quarters, Geneva, o, The show arrived homo on Oct 20, and 22 saw every employe paid off, tbe books closed and business Bn> ished for tbe season. Monday, Oct 22, • complete force of painters, blscksmltbi, har- ness makers snd wood workers were sll busily engaged preparing tbe show for Its tour of 1005. During the entire season there was only one horse snd not another animal of any Importance lost Tho stock never looked bet- ter In tbe history of tbe Main Show; further more we had not an accident of any note, and not a single wreck. In preparing for the season of 1004. on account of tbe slight de- pression and looking forward to csmpslgu year and the 8t. Louis Fair, we laid our plans for • poor season, and more of a bridge over season than anything else, fig- uring that If there wore no losses the man- agement would be content We opened about the middle of April, at least a week too early. Our Drat week's experience with rain tod mud was something fearful, but we never missed ft performance, and gave several parades. It might be well to mention bere that whenever we arrived late at any date where we thought we would lose time by flvlng a parade or would soil wardrobe or Ire our horses, we eliminated same, and looking st our books ws cannot discover where our business wss any better when we ?:ave s parade than when we did not there- ore we favor omitting parades. The figures show In tbe last two or three years sons emormous snd some turns way business whin there were no parades. During our second neck's business the weather cleared up, and for several weeks our Spring business was splendid, ss ws were playing terltory where the Main Show is well and favorably known. Our business In far Western territory wss not good, but when ws returned to Ohio and Virginia where the Main Show's reputation of former years Is unequsled, and where we tepcuted nearly every town from last sea- son—and almost every one In tbe last namsd Btates we followed sometimes two snd three shows—our bualness was the limit, and wi closed In a blaze of glory. Two brother cir- cus owners saw us the test day and aver that tbey never saw so smooth s settlement and aa quick s "get away" In tbe show bual- ness. We left the closing stand at exactly 12 o'clock with everyone paid off except about one hundred working meu wbo went to Win- ter quarters. Since arriving borne tbe weath- er has been beautiful and very good for storing tents snd other paraphernalia awsy In the dry. The baggage horses were all taken to one of Main s farms, seven miles south of Oenevs, and tbe rirst of tbe property was stored at tbe commodious Winter quart- ers, one mile west of town. Wltb the excep- tion of about a dozen new cars, which were added during the past season, there being no room at tbe quarters, all were stored five miles esst on the L. 8. A M, 8. tracks. The executive stall have all gone, with ths ex- ception of Mr. Doud, secretary, and Mr. Main, who is superintending the Winter quarters In person. Very few cbsnges were made In the staff during tbe sesson, except on Labor Day, when Colons! Harrison re- signed and w. W. Power succeeded him ss assistant manager, which position be filled to the entire satisfaction of Walter L. Mala and bis five hundred employes. Looking tuck ov.-r tbe season of 1004. and. In face, tho past nineteen years wltb the red wagons, the Main Show Is Indeed satisfied with tbe results." Notes rnon ths Fbsmk A. RoDnms All Nbw Gueat Fbstubb Snow.—Tbls is a bis new circus wltb a promising future, backed by aucb capital and experience as to make Its advent noteworthy In arenlc enterprise. It Is s stock company organization of which Frank A. Robblns Is president and Fred Beck- man vice president end general agent Soma Sears since Mr. Robblns was proprietor of a rat class snd popular menagerie and circus, which during ft Winter season st tbe Ameri- can Institute In tbls city, waa s famous met- ropolitan fsvorlte. Thst he bas lost nous of his old-lime prcstsgs snd wlde-atresd popu- larity ai a leading and successful manager.