The New York Clipper (December 1904)

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1002 THE NEW YORK CUPPER. December 17. TEENEWYOEKGLIPFiaR — <■» . THE FRANK QUEEN PUBLISHING 00. (LlnlUd. runpniBTons. ALBERT J. UOE1E, Editorial and Business MiMAon. SATURDAY, DE CEMBER 17, 1904. RATES. Advertisements—12.80 pet Inch, »in*!e col- Advertisements «t with border, 10 psr •cut extra. SUBSCRIPTION. On* year In advance, $4; alt months, 12: three months, II. Cotelgn postal* utra- Single copies will be sent, postpaid, on ra- catpt of 10 centa. Oar Terras are Cash. THE) CLIPPER la Issued every Wednesday Boning. The laat four (advertising) pages OO TO PRESS en Saturday at 11 A. v., and the other pases on MONDAY and TUESDAY. Tho Fortns Closing; Promptly, Tues- day, at 10 o'clock; A. Jf. Please remit by expreaa, money order, cheek, P. 0. order or reglatered letter. All caah em- closed with lettor la at the rlik of aender. Address All Communication, to TUB NOW YORK CLIPPER, 47 west 28th Street, New York. Rteitttrtd Cable Address, "Acthomix." 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ALL I.N QUEST Or BUCH SHOULD WB1TB TO THOSE- WHOM T1IET SEEK, IN CABB OB THE CLIPPER Post Omcs. All leticbs who. DU AUVKHIiatD ONE WEEK ONLY. Ir TUB BOUTH OF ANT THBATBICAL COKPANT 18 BOUGHT, BBPE1I TO OUB LIST O* ROUTES ON ANOTHKR PAOB. fll CANNOT SBND BOUTBS •X RAIL OB TBLB QBAPK. DRAMATIC. II, It, Zaneavllle.—Wc liuvc no knowledge of tbo present whereabouts of the party. Address u letter In our cure aud wc will ad- vertise It In Tina Clipi'EU letter list. O. 11. 'A, D. Pun. Co.. Boston, .1. T., New York, C. A., Munsllcld, A. \Y. fit Riverside, H. ». 8.. New Yolk, .1. M., Lakoport, ll, M. W.. Princeton, playing off the tic, tbo bet will be decided on the result of the game. CARDS. K. II. II., Merldeh.—A win*. W. E. O., Baltimore.—D wins. (i. O. W„ Waterlown.—We cannot under- take to answer the question. With a peck of cards you enn demonstrate It to your own satisfaction. "Who's llnowx" Co.—It Is Cs first bet, as the privilege ef the .ige does not pass. F. L. P., Marlon.—The one who played low wins. MISCELLANEOUS. It. <'.. La Fayette.—H Wits* J. C, Htreator.—Wo have no Information un the subject. K. D. II., Bridgeport.—B wins. It. and It., Spartanburg.—lie Is entitled to second prlxe. K. O. 8., Buckstown.—Address the Key- stono Kennels, Philadelphia, Pa. "Escaped from the Uarcm" produced many sensations for tbo large audiences which were In attendance. JtCHit Thmplh TitE.\rnB (Elizabeth Sctiro- Oin CHICAGO LETTER. KKOJI OUB OKS CORRESPONDENT. II. II. C„ Uennccsey, .1. T. B. J"-. Philadelphia, J II. T, New York, B. L., Bt. Louis, MltK. F.. New Loudou, J. T. W, New York, B. D. K.. Pawtuckct, J. W„ Chicago. ■ E,-G., Luvelaud, 8. It. II.. Adams. J. B. W„ New York, and A. & 8., Clinton.—See nuswer to B. EL, above. A Reader.— -Watch our route list encb L.' M.—Address Lew Dockstadur, as per route In this Issue. . (J. C. C Muttlluck.—Address the parties themselves. . •'. „ _ _„ , J. B. L., ItocheBter.—Address Prof. Stlrk, East Boston, Mass. ... , ,., D. M., Albany.—Letters arc still in this office. 1 H. J. C, Syracuse—Address tlio Columbia Copyright Co.. Washington, D. C. C. J. 8., Now Haven.—I. Oct permission of some local ninnuger to give a trial per- formance. 2. From 190 up. 3. No. X. Y. Z., Philadelphia.—!. You can only tlnd out by trying tbo.exporlnient. 2. The managers nt tliOBC cities can tell you. tt. As tbo class or shows to which you refer Ik usually booked direct with the house wo can not ssy. -I. Try Calm's Guide, pub- lished hv Julius Cahn, Empire Theutre Build- ing, New York City. fi. Salaries vary from $25 up. accordlug to merit. 0. Wo have no means of knowing;. • A. B. C. Providence.—Having no knowl- edge of your adaptability wo can not advise you. L. T.. Corrv.—I. About O.U00 words. 2. Ho does. !l. From 000 to 1,000 words. B. It., New York.—Wo huvo no knowledge of any such Institution. J II. C, Toronto Address the maunger of the house you mention. X. Y. K., New York.—Yes, James K. lUekcit appeared In the play. 14. B.. TiOUlMvlllo.—1, I.cltei'B have not been claimed. 2. Yes. 9. Not for six or seven mouths. L. M., New York.—Wo bnvo uo means.of knowing. ' _ ' M. Dm L., Now York.—Address Chaunooy Olcott. as per route In this Issue. T. F., Jersey City.—'Advertise In Tun CLIPPER. _ ,. • K. D„ Chlcagu.—No, I he Ru ratlin A Bailey Ovens did not appear there lust year. If. M., Pittsburg.—Address party In enre of Belnseo's Theatre. New York City. T. W. B„ New York.—-Watch our routo list. J. B. 11., Chlcnijii.—Adtlrpss the Mbrnrlan of Congress. Washington. 1>. C, ou all uint- tera pevtalnlliB to vonvrlghis. G. R., North Adams.—Mako uppltcnllon to Home of the local or Iravollng stuKe hnmls In your city. .G. W..D.— Address John P. Uogiin. Elks' Hall, Majestic Theatre, New York Clt.v. 3. B.. Gloversvlllo.'-Address P, C. voege- Uu & Bros., no W«st Xtventy-Uiuth Street, Now York City. DASEUALI.. H, J. K.. Snn Francisco,'nud F. O. F.. Tn- coma.—Wo'huvo received two versions of that bet. Now, If !,os Augelcs aud 't'acunia dr> tied for tint plucc as you state, and.Intend Western Bnrenn, Of the New York Clipper. Room SOS, Ashland .Block, Chlcssjo. Niiveltles predominate In the down town offerings for the week of Dec. 11-17. At Powers' Theatre Margaret Anglln appears In Chicago for the first time as n star, pre- senting "The Eternal Feminine." At the Illinois Theatre we have Bam Bernard, In "The Girl from Kny'B," given now for .tlio firm, time "here, and at the Great Northern Charles Crnpcwin Is seen locally for the Hrst time In "The Awakening of Mr. PIpp." Mme. Rejone bnds her fortnight nt the Grand Opera House with n week of repertory; "Fantana" remains at the Garrlck; "The i.'lngalee" continues at the Btudebaker; Blanche Wnlsb stsrts upon her second week at McVlcker's, and "IBs Highness the Bey" remains the offering nt the La Salle. The Week stands sinning Sunday afternoon. 11, name: "The White Tigress of Japan." nt the Criterion : "Sweet Clover," at the Colura- bus: "The Charity Nurse," nt the Alhnnibra; "Only n Shop Girl." nt the Academy of Mn- slc: "Hearts Adrift," at the Bijou: tlio Itentt'Stintley Co., at the Trocndero, and the Merry Maidens, nt the Folly. May Howard mtcr.s nt 8nm T. Jack's as.the feature of the liurleBipic otock, and the dramatic stock offering) at the Bush Temple of Music nnd People's Theatre ate "The Wife" nnd "For Her Sake." rcohectlvcly. Our vaudeville showing wits cut down by the closing of Cleveland's Theatre, Inst Sunday night, leav- ing the Chicago Opera House, Hyde A Beh- iitnn'H, the Olympic ami Haymarket to pro- vide variety hills fur the present. Saturday night. Id, .Minnie Adams departed from tho Illinois, after n week of "The Little Minis- ter." Illinois Thr-atbr (Will J. Davis, maun- ger).—Sam Bernard, with Ilattlc Williams In chief support, opens Sunday ulght. 11. In "The Girl from Kay's," seen then for the first time In Chlcugo, and following one week of Maude Adams, In "The Llttlo Minister." Business was excellent durlug Miss Adams' engagement. Pownits' Tiieatih: (Ititrry J. Powers, man- ager).—After hnvlng been dark nine nights, since tho death of Mrs. Gilbert, this house reopened Mouduy, 12, with Margaret Anglln, In "The Eternal Feminine," a piny new to Chicago, and a star wc have not seen before. Robert Diouet Is MIbs Anglln's leading man. Grand Ol'Kia Hodsr (Harry Askln. busi- ness manager).—"The Forbidden Land" plays litre Sundiiv night only, 11. Then Mme. Rejano resumes her fortulgbt's engagement, In French plays, presenting, for tho current days, "Ma Couslnc," "La Hobo. Rouge," "Amoureuse" nnd "Lolotte," "La Petite Marquise" and "In- toguito," "Sapho" nnd "L'HIrondelle. Dur- ing tlio pnst week Miuc. Itelane played to cnpacltv business. On Sunday night, 18, Tim Murphy will give n single performance of "Two Men and a Girl," and on Mouduy, ID. Otis Skinner will begin a fortnight's en- guuement. U.\nniCK Tiibatbb (8nm P. Gcrson. busi- ness manager).—"Fantana" continues pros- perously, bo much bo that the engagement line been lengthened another fortnight. It will run here past the New Year, with every Indication of continued prosperity. McVickkb's Tiibatob <Ueo. C. Wurren, business manager) .—Blanche Walsh scored n ureat success with "The KreuUer Sonata" during the past week, and will keep the play In evidence during the remaining fortnight of her engagement. Business has been on tho dor, manager).—The Players Stock Co. Is seen this week In 'The Wife," led by Mabel Montgomery and Geo. Alison. The bill iBHt Week was "Rupert of Ilentzuii." • Pcoi'LK's Thkatbh (hredG. Conrad, man- ager).—Eugene Moore and Lillian p Nell lead the slock compnny. In "For Her Sake, (his week, with "HbM Lynne" In prepara; tlon. I/«Ht week's bill wins "The BtarbuckB. Olympic (Abe Jacobs, manager for Konl & Castle).—Excellent bills and line busi- ness are predominating features of the sea- son here. Opening Monaay afternoon, J2: Geo. W. Leslie, Lam I* rt and Pierce, Campbell anu Selkirk. Kcnyon and De Gnrmo, Itobert Nome, Jennings and Renfrew, Hellmnnn, the Misses Delmorc, Oulgley Bros., Trovollo, Felix nnd Barry, Josephine Sabcl, Delmore and Lee, Rynn and Licbflcld, nnd Geo. h. Spoor's klnodrome. CliiCAno Opeba Iioubb (C. B. Draper, mtinager for Kohl ft Castle).—Prosperity continues to smile upon this popular nouse, and the vaudeville continues to be high class. Opening Monday afternoon, 12: Ash- ton and Earle, Josephine Coles, Pat Touhey, the Juggling Mathleus, Clark nnd Duncan, Uowley and Leslie, Marcus nnd Gnrtelle, Lcs Olopas, Talbot and Rodgcrs, Hsrry La Robc and compftny, La nolle Carmen Troupe, May Vokes and Geo. K. Spoor's klnodrome. Haxmaiikbt Thbatsb (W. W. Freeman, manager for Kohl ft Castle).—West Side de- votees of vaudeville keep this house filled most of the time and the bills are always excellent. ' Opening Monday afternoon, 1U : Little Mildred, the Qulnn 'i'rlo, St. John nud Lefevre, Mlctt's dogs, Campbell, Dillon and Campbell, West and \'an Slclcn, Senator Frank Bell, Rice and Cady, Knight Bros, and Sawtelle, Slnon and Paris, Lewis McCord nnd company, Henry Lee, and Geo. K. Spoor's klnodrome. Htdb & BBnMAji's (Archie Ellis, mana- ger).—The Six Musical Cuttys are retained ror a second week ns tbe lenturc of the bill, opening Monday afternoon, 12. Rose Cogh- lon and Grade Emmett are also retained for a second week to present sketches. O Hana San and company will present a novelty In Japanese living pictures. Others in the ■cur- rent bill will be Laura Millard, Charley Ernest, the Italian Trio, Paul Klelst and Uarrigan, tramp Juggler. Sam T. Jack's Theatbb (Sidney J. Euson, manager).—May Howard begins an Indednlte engagement as Ibc feature of the burlesque stock company on Sunday afternoon, 11. She will be the feature of "Mile. Flu," the chief burlesque. The curtain raiser will be "Chlng- a-Loo. In the olio Renfrew and Jansen, Wheeler and Hall, Boeder and Lavelle, nnd the Wangdoodle Four will appear. Business is excellent here. Tbocadebo Theatre (Robert Fulton, mnn- nger).—Abe Lcavltt's Rentz-Santiey Co., Ducked bv the excellent Impression tbe com- finny made during Its earlier visit to "Tbe levee," is sure to do a big week at this popular bouse. They opeD Sunday after- noon, succeeding the Rose Hill Co., which on Friday evening, for tbe Orst time on any stage a new ttMJS*!f**j£ ftTWSS tletl "Senators of Grldley." Otis B. DM id Gertrude Bondhlli. who play tijis ami capacity order during tho v.cek ending 10. Studebaker TlfKATnE (It. 15. Haruieyor, business manager).—"The Clngalee" enters upon tbe fourth week of n most successful engagement Monday night, 12. Business has been excellent, and another success can be recorded for this theatre of successes. La Salle Tmeatri: (Albert Campbell, man- ager).—"Ills IMghuess the Bey" enters upon tbe fourth week of a very successful run Sunday night, 11. Al. Shenn has won n per- sonal success, and Olive Vail aud Ursula Murch are noteworthy for their cleverness. Will M. Hough and ■Frank R. Adams, who wrote tbe boolc, and Joseph IS. Howard, who composed the music, have compiled a divert- ing offering which seems worthy of a long success at this popular resort. The principals lire cast ns follows: Luuie. Wurtselheinmier. Al. Shcun; Abad Khnu, .Tumes C. Marlowe; Count Casino, Cecil Lenn; Hartley Duvlcs, Walter Ware; All Bea Grouchl, George Mack- uy; Scrgeaut O'Donnell, Wm. RobluBou: Muataf Beit Bnttl, Fred Wnlton; lsse Klld Agcn, Harry Uodds: Loris Buttinski, Earl Stanley: Buion Vermouth, Hurry C. Frauds; Georgia, Olive Vail; Dott'.c Dlmucl, Phry- iiuttc Ogden; Gladys Coyne, Ursula March; Mrs. Hnutou, Frances Kennedy. Oiicat Nobtiiuhn Thkatbh (Fred C. Eberts. business mnnnger).—Charles Grnpe- wln brings "Tho Awakening of Mr. P'pp" to this house for ono week, starting Sun- day afternoon, 11. Pltty and star are new to Chicago In a Joint capacity. Next Sun- day, 18, Georgo Sidney, In ''Buesy Issy." During tbe past week Bort Leslie, Robert Dnlley nud Tomn Hanhni were seen ns prin- cipals In n company which presented "Paris by Night," and afforded excellent entertain- ment, to goodly crowds. CuiTBHtoN TiiHATtiR (Hen M. Glroits;, busi- ness lusuuger).—"The White Tigress of Japan" leaps to this bouse Kunday afternoon, to begin fourteen exhibitions of her prowess ii» a "thriller." Iflst week's attraction was "Hearts Adrift." and goodly crowds eujoyed the heart Interest and sensations contained therein. Academy of Music (Wm. Roche, business manager).—Lottie Williams appears Sunday afternoon. 11. beginning a week of "Only a Shop Girl." nnd following a profitable week of "McKadden's Flats." The next nltrac- tlun will bo "Why Women Slu." Aliiamhiia Theatre (James II. Browse, business maunger).—"The Charily Nurse" la the current attraction, opening Sunday after- noon, 11, to he followed. IS, by Selmn Her- man. In "Wedded, But No Wife." During the past week "The While Tigress of Japan" entertained ami thrilled large audiences. CoLrMius Theatre (Weber Bros., iiiann- MS).—Oils B. Thnyer and Gertrude Bond- hilt bend the company which this week pre- sents "Sweet Clover." starting Sunday after- noon. It. The ensuing attraction will be "Wedded nnd Parted. Last week Walter Ed- wards presented "The Sign Of tho FOur" to the customary Columbus attendance. JitJfif TiiL.vriu: (Wm. Iloche. business Iivumgerl.—E. L. Souder plays the lead 111 "Hearts Adrift." the attraction opening hero Sunday afternoon. 11. for fourteen per- fot'iuniieop. The ensuing ntrnctlon will be •The Spaa ot Lite." Durlug tbo past week attracted flue business nud pleased immense- ly up to Saturday night. Mile. De Leon, the 'girl In blue," Uulshcd her third and last week nt that theatre, In 'Sweet Clover, will give the play this trlnl production, with a specially engaged coiniuiny, for the purpose of determining 11b value ns a (-tar- ring medium.... Rftckett nnd Hazard write me that they sail for Europe Pst.jn._AlM; a month on the continent they will open nt the Bardesley Palace, Birmingham. Eng, Jan. 30 next, booked for a protracted season In English vaudeville. Mr Backett was recently offered nn engagement js trap drum- mer with Boiisa's band, for n European tour which commences Dee. 2s. hut he decided to stick to vaudeville, as Rockett and Hazard nre booked until Him!..... .Manager Dine B. Levis has returned from his European pleasure trip, which terminated abruptly upon receipt of news that Mrs. Levis moth- er was very 111 at their home in Chicago. He tells me that his new star, Elwyn Strong. Is winning coin nnd laurels In "Dr. Jekvll and Mr. Hyde." Torcat and D Allztt left here fsnturdny to begin sixteen weeki of vaudeville In the Northwest, opening IJ in Denver. They will go to Paris for n brief visit at the termination of these bookings. The State factory Inspector is waging a vigorous war upon children of the stage who appear In Chicago. It seems to bo a settled determination to allow no children under sixteen years of age to appear upon the stage In Chicago Every theatre Is under close espionage, and the laws nre being rigidly enforced. Ibis Item Is of Important to professionals who are ■In any wav concerned In the appearance of stsge children In Chicago Leopold Conn. father of Richard Conn, manager of Harry Von Tllzer"s Chicago olHcc, died nt his home In this city, nfter n llagerlng Illness, last Bundav, 4. nugo Conn, another boo, mu- sical director of tbe Imperial Burlesquers. came up from St. I.ouls to attend the funeral, tt On Jan. 1 John D. rinrton will move to New York, and will represent tue Amer- ican Amusement Association nnd the Na- tional Printing Co., with nn office in the new- Times Building I. »'. Btrelblg arrived In Chicago Inst week nnd Immediately began the work of giving publicity to tbe Boer Wnr, which opens for five weeks at the Collsuem. Friday evening 10 Rome nnd Ferguson tbe first In the field with holiday greetings to the Western Bureau of The Clipper, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged with thanks General Manager Slartln Beck, of the Or- pheum circuit, left Chicago for New Orleans, with Geo. Mlddlcton, C. E. Kohl nnd M. Mey- erfold Jr. ns his guests, for n visit to the Or- phcum in the Crescent City. Mr. Beck has made some changes In the executive staff nt the Orpbeum. nnd more nre contemplated. Jnck Raymond lias been engaged as manager of the Minneapolis Orpbeum. to succeed F. B. Henderson, who will liecome Mr. Beck's traveling representative. Mr. Reck further assures me Hint an Orpbeum In St. Taul will be constructed In time to open next season, the deeds conveying the property having been executed during the past week, ♦♦■» MASSACHUSETTS. week us a special attraction at this house 10. Follv Theathi: (Itobert Fulton, munu- ger).'—Tho Merrv Slnldeus began a week's engagement Suuday afternoon, featuring Nel- lie llnnley as the leader of the burlesque hosts. During tbe past week Robert Man- chester's Cracker JackH pluyed a return en- gagement on "The I*vee" and pleased the customurv Folly audiences. Cl.mik Stbket Mlmkcm (Louis M. Hedges, manager).—In the curio hall: \& Loo and La La, one head and two bodies; E. W. Martin, living skeleton: Lit Lu, tattooed woman; Chliiulta, Philippine midget, aad others. On the Btngc: John Pcvl, Irene Ly- tcll, Caldwell and Thomas, Frank nail, Oracle Kochler, Elsie Dcvere, Sanloro and Marlowe and others. Loxnoy Dimh Mi'skum. —In eurlo hall: New York Dutch, tattooed roau; Barney Nel- son, armless mun; Ycno, magician; the maid of tbe rapids, and tho Williams Sisters, rcrobuts. On the stage: Clarke and Clarke, Clara Clark, Trlxlc File. Tom Howurd aud Hull's motion photographs. Aftermath. — Orchestra Hall, the new home of the Chicago Orchestra, will be dedi- cated W'ednesduy evening. 14. The orches- tra, assisted by the ApoiiO Club and the Men- delssohn Club, will furnUll the programme. The new structure Is located In Michigan Avenue, and has been built especially for tbo ii6e of Theodore Thomas' Orchestra. ....The Grand Opera House will be the scene, on Thursduy afternoon, of a special mutlnec performance In old of the Christmas tree fund of ouc of our dally newspapers. Professionals from both the dramatic and vaudeville ranks, Including au offering by Mme. Rejaue, will contribute to tbe perform- ance Kittle De Lornie, Tedd Bracket t, Leo Beggs, Jcnulc Callff, Sam Bransky, Andy Wuldron. Lorcna Tolsou and Will Conlon arc members of a stock company playing the Calumet Theatre, South Chicago. Their bill for this week Is "Roannke.'t Bookiugs at Schwartz Tlieatrc, Wnukegan, a Chicago suburb, Include: "Over Niagara Falls" 11, "Busy Izsy" 17, "The Royal Chef" 11), "Dr. Jckyll and Mr Hyde" 20, "Human Henrts" 25, "Arizona"' 20. At Towlc's Opera House, Huniniuiul, Ind.. another suburb. "Uncle Josh PerkTus" Is billed for 11, "Dr. Jekyl nnd Mr. Hyde" pluys 17. "Arizona" 18, "At the Old Cross Roads" 25. At the Warrington Opera House, Oak Park, the American Stock Co. Is billed for week of 12, in repertory Otto Schoessllng Is now the scenic artist at the People's Theatre, succeeding L. E. Doul- gan Lew Speucer, nn old time and well known minstrel comedian, dropped dead In the cafe under the National Hotel early Wcduesdny morning, 14. Ills last appear- nnce upon the stnge wns at Sam T. Jack's Sunday afternoon. Nov. 27. when he was compelled to abruptly terminate his specialty through loss of memory nud consequent In- ability to get through with his turn. He had suffered from the slavery of alcoholism for a long time, nnd his death wns directly due to excessive uao of liquor. The Actors' Fund tool; charge of the remains, and they wcro shipped to Baltimore for lntermeut George Cnsile and Max Anderson returned from n pleasure trip to New Orleans Satur- day morning. 10 Ralph Stuart was In Chicago Inst week Jerry Hart and wife, Beatrice Leo, ncomuunled by their only son, Jem- Jr.. nrrlved In Chicago Friday, nfter an absence nliroad of several years' dura- tion. They will visit their old friends in Chicago, nnd In January will return to England to take up a aeries of vaude- ville bookings which will keep them awny from home for n few more yeors Jftnies nnd Bonnie Farley, nnd Senator Frank Bell substituted, nt the Olympic, last week, for the Gotham Comedy Four and -Walter C. Kelly, who were hooked, but disappointed Joseph E. Howurd Iibb succeeded John Muson ns stnge iiinnnger of "His Highness, the Bey." at the La Salle llobeit Fulton relumed from three weeks at Hot Springs. Friday night, much Improved In health Vrthnr l'ublsb, of the VVcslern Vaudeville Associa- tion. Ik cnslodlun of n bunch of tickets which Arthur Kberns, of Kherns nnd Cole, has sent him to dispose of. A benoilr performance will be given In Mr. Kfaern's aid at Hamilton. 0.. In the near future, Mr. Kherns liuvlug been compelled, through illne«, ro take an euforced vacation for nn Indefinite period ...... On Saturday morning n woma i t.H from a win- dow at the Revere House, striking Hie brick Vnvenieiit below, and win instantlv killed. t Is believed that her name was Myra De- luro, a sluger of Illustrated rong There will be presented, at the .Columbus Theatre, Boston.—Local playgoers this week are offered several attractions new to Boston. Wm. II. Crane comes to the Colonial, in "Business Is Business : I'lie County Chair- man" is at the Trcmont, nnd "Plff 1 Faff '. '. Pout!!!'' occupies the Majestic. Amelia Blngiium Is sccu In "The Frisky -Mrs. John- son," In her second week nt the Park, and the Sotbcru-Marlovve combination at the Mol- lis offer "Hamlet" its the bill for third week of their engagement, other changes are: " 'Way Down East," at tbe Boston ; "Twlrly Whlrlv," at the Olobe: "Sky Farm," at tbe Grand Opera House; ."Richelieu," at the Cas- tle Square, aud "Wages of Sin," nt tbe Bow- dlon Square. Attractive bills are offered at the vaudeville ami burlesque houses. Msr- ?iret Wychcrly, who has been presenting cat's plays at Chlckerlng Hull, will give a series of special matinees ut tbe Majestic ou Tuesday, Thursday und Friday of this week, with "Tbe Countess Kallilecu" as the bill. Colonial Theatre (L'nus. Frohmun, Rich & Harris, managers).—Wm. II. Cruue, In "Business Is Business," opens Monday, Dec 12. n fortnight's engagement. The pluy is new to Boston, but conies well recommcuded nud a prosperous engagement should result. Mine. Scbuiuiiun-llclnk, In "Love's Lottery," proved one of the seuson's successes, ending her two weeks' atay Saturday evening, 10. Kat C. Goodwin, In "Tho Usurper," la an- nounced for Dec. 20. the local engagement of Viola Allen having been temporarily post- poned. • TnBMO.NT Theatre (Juo. B. Scboeffcl, man- ager).—Geo. Ade's "The County Chairman" has Its first production in this city on Mon- day evening. 12.' The company Is a strong one and the advance sale of seats has been heavy. The end of the engagement has not yet been announced. "The Yankee Consul," with Hay- niund Hitchcock as tbe star, hud capacity bouses all last week. Park Theatre (Chas. I'rohman, Rich & Hurrls, managers).—Amelia Bingham enters upon the second week of her engagement Monday, 12. Bhe will be seen In "The Frisky Mrs. Johnson," a play new to Boston. Last week "The Climbers 1 ' was wed received by good sized bouses. Next week will be Miss Bingham's tiual week. Henry Miller follows, 2U, lit "Joseph Entangled." IIoli.isj Street Theatre (Issue B. Rich, manager).—The third week of the Sothern- Marlowe engagement, commencing Monduy, 12, will be devoted to "Hamlet." Last week "Much Ado About Nothing" was presented to the usual S. R. 0. business The last week, beginning Monday, 10, 'will be divided be- tween ''Romeo and Juliet," "Hamlet" and "Much Ado About Nothing." Boston- Theatre (Lawrence McCarty, manager).—The attraction for the -four weeks openlug Monday. 12, Is " 'Way Down East." it Is the eighth annual engagement of the play and another successful run Is expected George Primrose's minstrel com- pany packed this large house for the fort- night ending. 10. MuRHTic Theatre- (Stair & Wilbur, mna- ngers). — As musical shows are few, tbe current theatrical offering, "Plff! Faff!! Pout!!!." should be well patronized for the two weeks commencing Monday. 12. The company includes many favorites, among whom arc Eddie Foy, Alice Fischer. Vlnle Daly and Robt. E. Graham, Bertha Galland, lu "Dorothy Vcraoa of lladdon Hull," closed a fairly prosperous stuy of p fortnight Satur- day, 10. Rlchurd Carle, in "Tbo Tender- foot," follows 2(1. Globb Theatre (Stair & Wilbur, mana- gers).—Tho attraction for the current week Is Ross nud Fcnton, la Weber & Fields' "Twlily-Wblrly." -"The Ninety and Nine" jvoved a populur card last week. Next week, lllly B. \an returns, in "The Errand Boy." Graxo Opera House (Geo. W. Msgee, manager).—The offering for this week is "Sky Farm." which should draw large audiences at this popular priced house. Tbe production Is under the direction of S. T. King. Last week. "Fast Life In New York" was shown lo lurge putronage. Fur week, of 10, "A Working Girl's Wrongs" is the Dill. Cash* Sot-inn Theatre (L. S. Delnnd, maunger).—The stock company the current week presents Bulwer Lytion's pluy. "Riche- lieu."' With {lowell Hansel IB the title role. Ben A. Field returns to the company the pre- sent \vis-K. l.ast week's production of "The Cilvuller" was Well received hv tho ustiul pa- frouiige. Next week, "The Si-bOol for Scnu- du!.'" Bowihu.v Squab* Theatre (G. E. Lotbrop, mauugcr).—The Rev. Wilson S. Frltch. who recently came Into prominence In Attleboro, Mass., will utnkc Ills professional debut this week, In "The Wages of Sin." He will be supported by Charlotte Hunt and the others of the stock company. Last week "Monto Crlsto" was ably presented. "The Children, of the Ghetto" Is announced for week of 10. Keith's Theatbb (B. F. Keith, manager). —The current bill Is a strong one, and con- tains more tlinit the usual number of feature acts. The cards: Harry Gllfoil, Paul Spa- donl, the Mowats. Cole and Johnson, Barrows- Lancaster Co.. Dlgby Bell, Basque Quartet, Mouller Sister?. Adair and Dahn, Matthews nnd Ashley. Dudley and Cheslyn, Jamen- Herr Co.. the Cbadwlck Trio and the bio- graph. Business continued good laat week, with Delia Fox, Bose Stab), Cnllahnn nnd Mnck, und Murphy nnd Francis ns favorites. Coliaibi.v Uuaic HALL (Harry N. Farren. mnnnger).—A new musical farce, entitled "A Night In Dreamland," is offered as a part of the current week's bllL The cast In- cludes: Gertrude Holmes, Mattlc Lockett. Dora Devere. Beta Florence and others.. The vaudeville end of the programme mentions: Ford Bros.. Dot Davenport, Cassmore and Florence. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gordon, Will Cohen, Kelly nnd Reno and the Bush-Do Vcre Troupe. Last week "The Japskys" was well patronised. ,„_,-■ Mistc Hall (C. W. Anderson, manager). Under the new management this resort Is steadllv gaining favor with amusement seekers. The bill opening SLonday after- noon. 12, includes: Isabel Irving and Wilfred North, la a sketch, by Israel Zungwill. called "Six Persons:" Jas. Richmond Glcnroy, Sparrow. Itappo Bisters. A. r.,Bostow. Al- rcont nnd Dainont, Katharine Nugent, Stan- ley and Wilson aud tho kinctograpb. Lust week's feature was the first appearance in America of Paul Conchas, In feats of Jug- gling and strength. Howard Athenaeum (Carl D. Lothrup. business manager).—Another array of strong cards Is offered at the Old Howard this week Tbe Tooioonln Arabs, Piccolo s Mid- gets. Lew Hawkins and Dixon and Anger head the list Others are: Gilbert nnd Bert, F Allen Coogan. Nettle Fields, Rlvn Bros.. Mathews and Haverly,- YVllllams nud Der- niodv, Cnrollne Rlchings, Madison Bros., Morse Bros.. Sheppard and Ward, the klneto- graph and the burlesque company, in 'Town Talk" Last week, the Japanese Guards. Nora Bayes, Holcombc, Curtis and Webb and Le Roy nnd Woodford pleased the usual capacity houses. " • Palacr Theatre (Chas. H. Waldron r mnn- ap , r) .—The Blue Ribbon Girls arc enter- taining at the Palace this week. Two new burlesques are: "Caught with the Goods" and "A Tip on wc Derby." and the fun- makers nre led by Wm. H. Ward, Stella till- more and l'carl Bradburn. The olio com- prises: 1.0 Loy and La .Vanion. Ward and Bradburn, Low Palmer the Ten OattUiig (Jan Guards nnd Fox's Blue Ribbon Zouaves, Miner's Bohemian Burlesquers were with us last week, and the smoking concerts still continue to be popular. Lyceum Theatbb (G. H. Batcbcllcr, mnn- nger).—Sam Devere Is at tbe Lyceum this week, heading his own company of bur- lesquers. The show opens with "Everything Upside Down." utter which vaudeville is fur- nished bv: Gertie Le Chair nnd ber "Picks." L'bus. and Alice Schrodes, Marion aud 1'enrl, Avon Comedy Four, and McCrea and lWe. The closing skit Is "Unrnm Scaruui." The American Burlesquers held the stage lost week. Good business rules. Austin k Stone's Museum (Stone & Show, managers).—The big curio ball attrac- tion this week Is Titan, the gluut, who is seven feet and eight inches tall, and weighs over three hundred pounds. Other rurlos nre: Nulon, musical eccentric; Big Fingered Joe, Chauncv Morion, fat man: Mme. Sulu- ku's troupe of Hindoos, MMo. Colin, trapeze artist; Tills MarlOBCttcs, Trlxlc, the snuke queen, and others. Stage show: Bella Ar- nold. .May Morris, Marie Girurd, Hull and Prav. Erie and Leo, Alabama Comedy Four, Sclmtt nnd Smith, Lorraine nnd Miller. Three Dally Sisters, Lacy nnd Earle, nud the first production on any stage of A. B. Whites "Singiug Portraits." Nickelodeon (L. B. Walker, manager).— The soubrettcs' convention holds over as (he leading feature lu the curio hall current week. Other novelties arc: Edlo Turney. wire artist: Nam Gibson, tattooed Indian princess; Sellm Sid, the Hindoo conjurer, und others. In the theatre: Harry Jordan, Castletou und Stewart, Ed. Slocuui, the Nas- niyths and Molly Blosoon. Walker's Stab Vabdhvilmw (L. B. W alkcr- muuugcr).—Continuous vaudeville is present- ed this week by the following: llazcllon and Connors. Kittle Hart. CeclT Beverly, Zauo, the liulberls, Llllle Jerome, und "The Lost Child," on the bioscope. Kulzo, tbe self hypnotized man, Is on exhibition In the lobby. Business continues good at Oils new resort. Stage Happe.vinos. —Sunday concert bin*. Dec. 11: Globe Tlteatrc— Robt. Hcury Hods? and Co., Grilly and Rogers, Geo. C. Davis. Auirphy and Francis. Flood Bros.,. Mario and Aldo, Curew and Hayes, Savoy and Sea- brooke, White and Ward and the Globescope. Oruml Opera House (transferred from the Boston Theatre)—Fields and Hanson Alf. Holt, the Filipino-Girls, the Dciuacos. 1'cte Grlflln. Jennie De Usne, the Plcos, Monroe and Parker, Kccfe and Ccughlln nnd the klnetogruph lfusfo Hall— Paul Conchas. Amelia Summorvllle, Dick Temple, Sundor Trio, Golden Gate Quintette, Stlnson and Morton and the klnetograph. OolnmMu —Alf. Holt, Fields ftnd Hansou, Uie Two American Macks, Yeager. Perrln and Yeager, tbe Webb Family, ltltchlo Duo, Llbblc Hlondcll sod the kinctograpb. lloicdoln Square —Inpancso B Imperial Guards, Nora Bayes, I.cw Hawkins. Holcombc, Curtis and Webb. Mclntyro and Rice, Lawrouco Crane. Gllderslcevc and Towiiscnd. Gnlday and Fox, Margaret Scott, Walton Sisters, Grade and Reynolds, the Macks. Harry Jordan and Mike Scott The Trcmont aud Boston Theatres wre granted licenses for tho season of HMi4-l!i0.i. all differences with the Board of Aldermen having been amicably settled Manager White, of Austin & Stone's Museum, was presented with a watch and chain by the members of a dining club, of which he is a member. s Sprlnsrneld.—At the Court Square (W. C. Le Nolr, manager) Henrietta Crosman. lu "Sweet Kitty Bellalrs," Dec. C, created a fnvorablo Impression. "The County Clmir- man." 0. 7. entcrtulned good houses. Do Wolf Hopper, in "Wang," 8, scored heavily. "The Isle of Sulce," 0, pleased. ' Mnio. Sclm- mann-Helnk 10, Melba XL New Git.Moiii: (Sylvester V. Cnllannn,man- ager).—"The Child Wlfo" drew well, nnd "Born Thorne" had well filled houses, "bast Life In New York" 12-14, Black Mnsk" 15-17, "Game Keeper" 19-21. - ■ ,„ Poli's (Chas. W. Fonda, manager).—IBM for 12-17: Four Mortons. J. G. Nugent una company, Carl Damann Troupe. Colby and Way. Three Gardner Children, Mr. and Mrs- Davrow,< Snyder and Buckley, and electro- granh. Good patronage last week. Nelson (55. T. Damon, manager).—Sam Devcre's Own Co. last week pleased. The act of McCrea and Poolo was the star specialty of the sbow. Majestic Burlesqners 12-17, Bon Tons 10-24. Notes. —Sylvester V. Cnllannn, manager of the >New Gllmorc Tlieatrc. was elected worthy president of the local order of Engles Inst Sunday. The other offlcera were: Vice presldeut. John M. Everett; worthy chap- lain, T. K. Edgar: worthy secretary, Rob- ert Ilsndyslde: worthy treasurer, John I >uley: worthy conductor, Frank Rndford : worthy Inside guard. J. T. Holland; worthy "inside guard, T. J. Riley: worlliv (nutters. It. J. Finn, J. P. Gaffney. George H. Croiiss; worthy physicians. Dm. T. F. Ucnrdcn. C. F. Kennedy and K. C. Syrott The Spriug- Held Lodge of Elks held Us annual memorial