The New York Clipper (December 1904)

December 24/ THE rNEW -YORK CLIPPER. . iQ2q James" bafl a good slxcd audience, 13- ."The Missouriaus" did well 14. "Qlrls WB1 b6 Girls" 15, Cbas. A. Loder 16, "HoninHatti" IT. the Great Baldwin 19 and week, B. B. Manteil 20, Adelaide Thurston 27, Daniel sully 38. "A Devil's Lam" 20, "New York Day by Pay" 30, "Winsome Winnie* 1 31.. , \>i'e.— Glessoor's Opera House, in Hallt- diytbnrg, was not so badly damaged by tbe lire there 9 as was first reported, The Are was mo9tly confined to the lower part of the building. The "Jesse James" Co plays there 14. ■ » Lnnenster.—At the' Fulton Opera Hotise (ChaB. A. Yeeker, manager) "Girls Will Be clrlR," a return engagement,- packed-tbe limine, Dee. 13. Henry Miller, In "Joseph Entangled," did well IB. 'The .Merry Shop Girls" had a good house 1ft. Howe's moving pictures had good business 17. Murray 4c llackey Comedy Co., In repertory, ll>-24. Oranqr Btrert Oprra Hoii.se. —The first week's business was very good. Current at- tractions Include: Bryant and Savllle, Gil- bert Sarony, Lyons, Juggler; the Hollands, tbe Notes and Mr. and Mrs. Tennant. ■ :——— > WIIHnirmport.—At the Incoming Opera House (Lyman J. FiRk. mnnnger) Adelaide Thurston, In "Polly Primrose," thoroughly delighted two good bouses Dec. JO. F.mm* Bunting, who Is n favorite here, bad her usual large patronage week of IS, Dne: "Can- dida" 10, "Bell Boy" -CI, Howe's moving pic- tures 21, "From Rngs to Riches" 22, Goldwla Patton 24, Corse I'nyton week of 25. Buxton.—At the Able Opera House (W. K. Detwlller, manager) Henry Miller. Dec. it, was greeted with a fulr sized and very well pleased audience. - "Merry Shop Girls, 1 ' 14, played to fair business. "A Poxy Boy,' reported booked for 31, has been canceled. CALIFORNIA. Los Angeles.—At tbe Mason Opera House tH. 'C Wyatt, manager) Florence Gale, in "As Yon Like It," Doc 8-10, did light busi- ness. Miss Gale being out of the cast four oerforraances, 0,10. Mnxlne Elliott* In "Her Own Way," opened a week's engagement 12, to n crowded house. For performance of 17, the Nobles of tbe Mystic Shrine bought out tbe entire house. "The Silver Slipper" la booked for 20 and week. Monosco's Bubbaxk Tiif.atrs (Oliver Mo- rosco, manager).—L. B. Stockwcl), supported by the Burbank Stock Co., attracted fair booses. In' "The Octoroon," week ending 10. Grace reals, In "She," supported by the Bur- bank Stock Co., .11 and week. Underlined, "The Suburban." Bblasco's TnxttTnn (John H. Blackwood, manager).—The Belasco Theatre Stock Co., in "A Lady of Quality," attracted good slued audiences 5-11, and opened, to good business. Id "The Great Diamond Robbery," 12. Un- derlined. "Winchester." Grand Opkba Hours (Clarence Drown, manager).—"The Fatal Wedding" drew fairly 4 and week, and was followed by "The Show Girl," 11 and week. Underlined, "The Sliver Dagger." Casino Thiatkb (H. C. Wyatt k Oliver Morosco, managers).—After a brief closed season this bouse reopened 11. with "l-'lntil- can's Ball," controlled by Ollle Mack & Joe W. Spears, presenting Gnllngber & Barrett as stars. onr/HEun (Martin Beck, general manager). —Features 12 and week: Saru Elton, Mar- guerite Le Boy, Big. O. Rii-cl. Clement De Lion, Three Joselyns, Webb's seals. De Witt, Burns and Torrence, Tyce and Jet-man, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew, In "When Two Hearts Are Won." Unique Theatre (Hcntz * Znilee. pro- prietors) .—Features 12 and week: Satuson and Zacho, in feats of strength: Mr. and Mrs. Carl ■■ Carter, musical sketch: Enric nnd Hampton, in "A Deep Dyed Villain;" De Pratnpins, cornettlsts; Devoy and Perl, song and dance, and tbe Unlnue-o-scope. Broadway. Theatre (A. J. Morganstern, manager).—Good features and good attend- ance prevails at this house. Noras.—M. A. Yack, noting rannazer for Chas. B. Dillingham, is renewing old ac- quaintances during the engagement of Max- ine Elliott In this city... ...Paderewskl ap- pears at Temple Auditorium Dec. 30, under The local-direction of Len rhymer Blanche Hall has been engaged ob leading lady for the Burbnnk Theatre Co., commenc- ing Dec 18 .Ellery's Royal Italian Band gave successful concerts at Temple Audi- torium 0, 10, and will take up Its regular Winter engagement at Chutes Park Dec. 18. ......There is n movement among local theatrical people for organizing a branch' Of the T. H. A ;The new Igo Marslno Theatre was opened in Ventura, Cal.. 0. with a performance of "The Show Girl." under management of O. Meniel The thea- tre Is said to have cost about 112,000, and arrangements have been made with a vaude- ville company for a performance each Thurs- day evening. Han Dlesro.—At the Isis Theatre (J. M. Dodge, business manRger) "The Fatal Wed- ding" did good business. "For Her Sake" was presented to a fair bouse Dec. fi. Flor- ence Gale. In "As You Like It," 12; "The Show Girl" 19, Blnck Pattl 23, 'The Silver Slipper" Jan 2. ♦ «» DELAWARE. Wilmington.—At tbe Grand Opera House i Nixon & Zimmerman, managers).— S. S. Baldwin, the "White Mahatma," gave excellent performances to fair business week of Dec. 12. Booked, Elizabeth Kennedy 20. Dockstadkr's Gapiuck (W. L. Dockstader- manager).—Fair business ruled week ending 17. For week of 19: Howard Bros., Chas. Bradahaw and Co., In "Fix In t Fix;" Four Mistletoe Girls, Gllderaleeve and Townseud, Charles Carlos. Howard and North, Connelly nnd Rowe. the Mnginlers and tbe klneto- pi-aph. Booked, Helen de Serrls and Paris- ian Models, Barnes' animal show. LTcrnsi (Daniel Humphries, manager).— Robert Fltzslmmons, In ,r A Fight for Love," came 15-1. Coming: "Slaves of the Mine" 19-21, "Who's Who V" 22-24, "A Woman's Struggle" 28-28. "At Bisk of His Life" 20-31. «i> AMERICA'S WINTER RESORTS. m UK Bill Poilm. .. SS! frol » iaci) No. 17. Boston—More than five hundred members of Boston .BUI lusters and Killers' Union and Its gdests were In attendance at the second artlversary banquet of the union, at Paine Memorial Hall, Sunday night. Dec. 11, and all had a royal good time. The fraternal -feeliag which exists between the members and their em- ployers was demonstrated by tbe presence, as guests, of many of Boston theatre managers and representatives. Seated at the bead table, a* guests, and proving tbe barbony nnd pleasant relations that exist between tbe union and -the theatrical managers, adver- tising agents nnd theatrical representatives, were: Manager Geo. Magee, of tbe Grand Opera House; Manager cbas. Waldron, of the -Palace Theatre; Geo. Mathews, of the Colonial r Gen. Cnrran, of the Columbia; Frank Cauley, of the Park, and (leo. Walker, of the Museum. Among the speakers were: Bros. It. F. Penny, of Denver Local; Ralph Clark, of Springfield Local, and Edward Le Fevre, of Manchester Local, who were dele- gates to the International convention at Pitts- burg, and Bro. Ceo. Collier, the Boston Lo- cal's L'glon delegate. A musical entertain- ment was tbe'main feature of the evening, this being furnished by Manning nnd Ijug, Belmont and O'Brien, Ward anil Ilradlmrn, Hilly Kent, Ira.iKester, Nevlns nnd Arnold, Lew Palmer, Leroy and La Vnnlon. Chas. McAvoy, Dines nnd Dines, Pet' tirlffln, Nat Dyer, Jack O'Brien, the Alpine Quartet, nnd Manager Jack Singer, of the Blue Ribbon Girls Co. Too much credit ennnat be given to the chairman, Bro. James Clnmmon. nnd his assistants, Bro. Sandy Munro. Joe Vokes, John Hnlplu, Abe Rlcb, Theo. Wehrle, John Ells, Martin White, Billy Bailey, Dave Su- perior, Joe Olynn, Geo. Collier, Win. Hale, and tbe toast master of the evening, our president, Frank- Lloyd. A pleasant feature of this social was the presentation, at the Palace Theatre, Friday evening, Dec. 10. to Manager Jack Singer, of the Blue Ribbon Girls Co., by the members of Local No. 17, who attended In a body, wltb a hand- some gold' headed cane, suitably engraved. .Inmes Russell was elected president of the T.' M. A., and Wm. Gnrtland. president of Aerie No. 45. F. O. K., of Boston. Bros. Watson-nnd Burke are still on the sick list. Bro. Penney, of Denver Local, Wis entertained during his stay In Boston, by lira. Collier. Bro. Pcnney's speech to the committee, after the social, on unionism, was one of the "hits" of. the evening. Bro, Joe Glynn, our busi- ness ruient, lins contracted for tho following meu to do The ttontan lltrnlil work this Winter: Bros. Jewel], Spear, Ranfllllo nnd Hlmes. Bro. James Orr haB Joined the "Boer War" Co. i^ical No. 2, of .Now York, held a regular meeting on Sunday, Dec. 11. and had a large attendance, on account of the election of odl- cers for the coming year, and the report of the delegates who represented the local at the convention, at Pittsburg, Pn. The following orncers have been elected for the yeur 100.">: President, J. Pine; vice-president, W. J. Kelly: financial secretary, W. McCarthy; recording secretary. Bert Adams; treasurer, C. Mangle: sergennt-nt-arms, Y. Sullivan: assistant sergeant-at-arms, J. Connelly (all re-elected). Delegate. \V. J. Murray, assist- ant delegate. P. Corrie; trustees (three to he elected) : T. A. Sheeban, W. J. Kelly and Dan Meyers. A merry-party of delegates left tbe clly for Pittsburg on Dec. 8. Among them were members of Local No. 2, of New York: Bros. Kelly, Meyers. Wilds. McCarthy, Ooley and Billy Murray. Local Xo. 4, Phila- delphia, was represented by Bros. Stiplee, Moss, Jones and Edwards. Local No. 30 was represented bv J. Fitzgerald; Local No. 20, by J. Hynle; Local No. 18. by A. Roberts; Lo- cal No. 15. of Sprlnglleld, by Bro. Belmont: 1/jcal No. 21. of Troy, N. %, by R. Mackey, and Local No. 17, of Boston, Mass., by George' Collier. When the trala stopped at llarrisburg. Pa., the boys got off to get some refreshments, as they were told tbe train would remain for ten minutes. When train started on Us way to New York, it was found that Bro. Kelly had missed ,tbe train, but Bro. Murray made arrangements with the conductor so .that Bro. Kelly could take-the next train out of Harrlsburg. Bro.. Jerry Donovan, of Cincinnati; Bro. Penny, of Den- ver, and Bro. Snowhlll, of St. Louis, spent a few pleasant days with the New York boys last week, they being on the circus com- mittee, cane to New York to interview the circus managers. . ■ _ Notes from Local No. 24, Buffalo, N. X— The first death in Local No. 24 was that of Walter B. Brown, which occurred on Nov. 29, at New Castle, lad. He was the son of Ben F. Brown, manager and lessee of tbe Alcazar Theatre, at New Castle. His death, was a severe blow to bis local It was known that he was ill, but bla Illness was not regarded as serious. Ills death was due to heart trouble. He had many friends, hotli In New Castle and among tbe theatrical profession, as he has been connected with several show companies. as advance agent. At tbe time of his death he was treasurer of the Alcazar Theatre He was born Nov. 1, 1880, at Union City, and came to New Castle wltb bis parents In May, 1804. He lias lived there since that time, except the time he spent on .tbe road. .The funeral oc- curred on Tuesday, at Union City. Notes from Local No. 28, Manchester, N. H.—Bro. Herbert Is the blliina agent of the Park Theatre here; Bro. wm. Croucber, agent for tbe "Whea Women Love" Co., re- ports success wltb the company, now tour- ing New York State. Bro. Sullivan Is In Michigan with the "Two Johns" Co. Bro. D. J. Le Pebvre, delegate to the Pittsburg convention, was elected vice president of the Alliance. He is grateful to Locals Nob. 3, 4 and 17 for the courtesies extended him while In tbelr respective cities. Bro. Gam- mon, of Local No. 17, was a recent visitor here. NofeB from Local No. 24, Buffalo, N. Y.— Bro. Martin Connors, of Loral No. 24, who was working Inst Summer In St. Louis, re- ports thlngH In excellent shape In that dis- trict. Bro. M. II. Wilkes, of Local No. 24, of Toronto.- Can., has started there the Canadian Distributing Agency. On Dec 11, at our last regular meeting, we nominated the officers for the coming- year. Every- thing Is going along finely wltb Local No. "The . Four-Track Series" of books and pamphlets of travel and education, Issued by the Passenger Department of the New York Central, Gas become a standard series with traveler!, containing as tbey do such a large and varied amount of information. No. 5, "America's Winter Resorts," just re- ceived from the press, is especially valuable, at It contains a map of the entire United States, a portion of Mexico, and Central America, as far as the Panama Canal. It also gives sections of the Panama and Nlcarnugunn Canals. There Is also a map of the Hawaiian Isl- ands, and an outline map of North and South America Including the West Indies. There Is also a map of the Pacific Ocenn, including various American routes from tbe Lulted .States to Australia. New. Zealand, the East Indies, the Philippines, Japan nnd China, ivltli n large amount of information in regard to winter resorts to visit, with' tbe rotes one way and round trip, and a brief description of some of tbe principal points. A copy of this folder will be sent free, Post paid, to any address on receipt of a two-cent stamp, by George H. Daniels, Gen- eral Passenger Agent, Grand Central Station, fiew York. 24. The boys are working hard for tbelr first grand concert and ball, to be held Jaa 10. at International Hall. Notes from Local No.. 3. Pittsburg, Pn.— At the meeting of Dec 4, the day before ihe convention, we bad tbe. honor of having wltb us about twenty-five of the delegates from tbe East and West. Several of them made abort addresses which were of great Interest to all present. All visitors spoke of tbe brotherly feeling now existing among the boys, showing tbey are working In har- mony. Our. meeting closed early to allow the boys plenty of time to meet the Eastern delegation, after which the evening was spent In talking over old times and funny happenings while on tbe road. Tbe con- vention was opened Monday, Dec. li, at 10 a. m., by Local President Bfchord W. Pierce, who Introduced City Solicitor Lereln, <rbo represented tbe city of Pittsburg, and Di- rector Scrandrett, representing tbe city of Allegheny. Both gentlemen made short ad- dresses of welcome, after which the con- vention went Into session till 12.30. Mon- day night tbo boys attended tbe Dunmsne Theatre In a body; Toesduy night tbey went to the Gaiety Theatre to nee "Tbe Etcrual City," at tbe Invitation of Managers Sulli- van and Orr. After the performance tbey attended tbe banquet given by Local No. 3, In honor of delegates to the conven- tion. Tho Invited, guests Included all the theatre and lewpiiB* managers lu tbe city, many from other cities and ultto a uuiuber of the oHlclaJa lit.the two cities.lueiitlooed. From all teport* the ijffair wa» very en- joyable. Wedne«day night, at the Invitation of Mannger ILiU. QullcRi of tho Bljnu The- atre, and. Manager IV. II. Lester.- of "The. Fatal Wedding." we attended the perform- ance, and afterward -. several deleg.ites left for their respective homes, as all wanted to be at home meeting* . Sun- in y. ri - Bro*. Ik* KHne, of < Omaha, worked hard to rapture the next conven- tion, hjjt failed, find the convention was.slveo to Denver. Rro. Kline then presented the delegates with loaded Pittsburg stogies, and In n short time there was a grand nrework* display. Bro. F. L. Ilahr, of No. 3. gave ft performance .In the Hotel office with bis dog nnd monkey sho.w for the benefit of the dele- gates, .and received promises • from '■ seyera 1 Western delegates fo iiiruNh'lilm with more nnlBinls. Bro. Thomas Walsh, of Xo. 33. left Pittsburg Dec. 7, with Ihe Eastern del- fntei, having been' here about two' months. iro. Fred Maurerj of No. 3, and Bro. Barker, nf No. 27, were Visitors during the. week. Bra. C. M. Ciinnor. of No. 3. und agent of "The Fatal Wedding;" Co., helped receive the delegates on their arrival. Bro. Al. Nor- rlnglon. of No. 3, passed through Pittsburg Dec. .14. lie Is ahead of lbs ilieslei- D<> Vnnde Co.. this making bis .third season with It.. Bro. Walter M. Roles, of No. 3. passed through Pittsburg Dec. 14, ahead of ihe Mildred Holland Co. Be always takes advantage nf n chance to spend a day with us. Bro. National .President Chas. Jos-.-.ili left Dec. 14 with Bro. ft. P. Penny, of No. <!. for Chicago, on business for the alliance. All members nf No. ;i not having stent in their ballots will do so. and those not having received any will send address to Secretary (L W.Lowery lit once. Notes from Local (I, Denver.—Delegates Bros. L. S. Springer and ft It. ilersnn nrrlved home O. K., Jtrn. B. P. Penny going to New York and stopping nt Boston, Chicago and other cities on his return.. A smoker was given this week In honor of the returned delegates. Urn.. Harry Cooper Is able to be nt work again at the Orphenro. Bro. Joe Kennedy is working for \v. R., Hall, adver- tising the Broadway and Tabor. Bro. V. Dawson is.working Hie Sugar Beet, circuit for the Curran Co. Ceo. I'. Hopper, advance of Mason: and Mason, wns made an honorary member at our last meeting. The Floto Cir- cus arrived last week.and went Into Winter quarters at the old, paper mills. Eight thousand sheets nf paper were put. out last week and this, advertising the billposters and hitlers hall Christmas Eve. ■ It Is to tie Ihe big event of the season, nnd the nail Is being decorated with Christmas greens. No. 0 tenders n Merry Christians and a Hnppy New Year to all sister locals and to all members of No, 0. ,..; The regular meeting of the local National Alliance nf Bill Posters nnd Millers of Ameri- ca, was'held In Humboldt Hall, 18(1 Newark Avenue, Jersey Cliy. N. J.. Sunday. Dec. 11, nt which there wns a large attendance. One new memlier, George Nelson, of New York, was Initiated. President Fitzgerald returned from the Pittsburg convention the previous Saturday, and occupied the chair nt tha meeting. Ho reported Ihe convention ns lielng entirely successful and of much benefit to the local. The following were elected offi- cers nf Newark Local for Ihe coming year: President, John B. Fitzgerald ; vice president, William Hlnkley : financial secretary . and treasurer, Howard Newton; recording secre- tary, Henry L. Storms; business agent, John S. Moore; marshal!. John lloach: sergeant at arms. Charles Mark: trustees. N. Anderson, H. Wolf. I. Waketleld. The next meeting will be held in the same ball Dec. 18, at 3 p. >i. !rf *»» CANADA. Montreal. — At His Majesty's (IL Q. Erooks. mnnnger) Raymond Hitchcock In "The Yankee Consul, played to crowded houses Dec. 12-17. House dark 10-24. "Tbe Sleeping Beauty and tbe Beast" 26-31. Ac aw my or Music (H...C Egerton, man- ager).—"The Liberty Belles" came to fair receipts week of 12-17. Boyal Llllputlans 10-24, Billy B. Vao, In "Tbe Errand Boy," 26-31. Fkancais Music Halt, (F. Hnwortb, man- ager)—Vaudeville nnd "Pousse Cafe" 12-17. Vaudeville and "Hurty Burly" 10-24, Lon- don Gaiety Girls 20-31 Tiieatiie Royal if, W. Le Clair, mana- ger).—"For His Brother's Crime" had fair attendance 12-17. "The Child of the Slums" 10-24. Trbatbr nes NouyEAUTEB.—The permanent Preach stock co., In-"Chamlllac," had good business J2-17. "Lea Faux Bonshommes" 19-24. TtlBATim .National Fbancah (0. Oan- vreau, manager).—The permanent Prench stock co., lit "La Cioserle des Genets," 12- 17. "La Vengeance D'Un Itol" 10-24. a " Winnipeg.—At the Winnipeg Theatre (C. P. Walker, manager) 'Tbu Tenderfoot" opened for two nights here 12, to big busi- ness, and put up a first class entertainment. "The.Sign of the Cross" 14-17. Dominion* Tiiratko (IL Kyle, manager) opened 12, promptly at 8.30, and Madame Deschamp came forward and dedicated tho house by singing "Ood Save the King" and "The Maple Leaf Forever." the entire audi- ence rising and joining In tbe chorus. Tbe opening bill was as follows: Bartlett nnd Collins, In "Everything Their Own;" Pox and Foxle, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kelcy, In "In Trust;". Brununell and KImberly, oper- atic vocalists; Claudius and Corbln, banjo- lets: the LovcttH, In balancing ana acro- batic feats. Every net was good and caught on, but tbe pnlm must lie given to Mr. and Mrs. Kelcy for their finished presentation of "In Trust," which was a treat. Manager Kyle was very, proud of the success of the opening night, every one of the eleven hun- dred seats being occupied, nnd crowds nnv- been turned nwny. ■ i ■ i St. John.—At the Opera- House (A. O. Skinner, mnnnger) tbe Unlley Stock Co. re- turned Dec. 8, in "A Runaway Match," to good business, giving a tine performance. They opened.-week of li In "Jim, tbe West- erner," to a very good house. Bill for last half of week was "King of the Opium Ring." Week of 10, "Tbe Danltes" and "Current Cash." Yontc (Robr. D, .Hyde, manager).—Vaude- ville bas given way to the Myrkle»Harder Stock Co., which opened a two weeks' engage- ment 12, in "Sly Jim," to it One house, giving b pleasing performance and fine specialties. Myrkle and Harder made a big success in a comedy skit. The week's bill: "Tide of For- tune." "At tbe Risk of Ills Life," "The Slava flirl," "A Quaker Tragedy," "Fisherman's Daughter" and "Along the Kennebec." Notch. —A. 0, Skinner, manager of the Opera House, bas been nominated for tbe Provincial Legislature Albert Perry, leadlug man of the Bailey Show, closes 17. .Chas. E. Booth, leudlng man last sen- son with Odette Tyler, joins the Dalley Stock 10, making bis first appearance In "Tbe Danltes." llniullf-iii.— At tho Urniid ■ Ooera llouso <A. II. London, manager) Lewie Morrison, in "Faust" Dec 10, did.good business. - "King Dodo.'' 12, had n large nnd well pledteo Au- dience. Alberto Joan? piano recital 18, "The Little Outcast" in. 17. The only nttrnetlon Looked for the holiday season Is Al. Wilson, In "The Watch on the Khlne." Stah (J. 0. Appleion, mantlet).—Tllg buiiMss was done week of 12 with a clever cnmpanv, hoadsd by Alf. .Holt and, Rackttt nnd nnr.anrd. For week of 10: Jnnson, Herr nnd Co., Joyce and Wllleita. the Three Jack- sons, Oardner, West and Sunshine, flregory and Worn), Suauldlng, Armstrong nnd Verne, ana Vlrdvn and Dunllip. I '. I .I * Quebec—At. the Auditorium Theatre (J. V.. 'Turton, ln«ong«r) "The Fortune .Teller" Slayed, lo great business lice. 12-1-1. Elate* mils proved to lie a strong exponent of tho [eodlug role, and her Impersonations of lend- g theatrical people were heartily encored. lie Oaieneuve French Stock Co., In "The Iron Master," drew largo houses 10-17. Berlin.—At the Opera Mouse (Frank Ford, manager) A I. Wilson, In "The Waloli on tho llliitn.," plnyed to u large house Dw. 14. Booked: "The Fortune Teller" 24. »»» OHIO. Cincinnati. -The antc-hollday business Is calculated to assume bulging stockings for nil Ihe managers when Santa ClniiB turns out for his unhurt! visitation. Gran'u oi'i'.iiA Hot.si: (Hurry Rnlnforth & John II. HrvIIii, mniiugersj.—"Babes ln.Toy- land" is this week's offering, nud provides n- great Christmas prelude In a show way. l<nat week Henry W. Snvnge's Knglfsh Orand Opern ,Cn. provided a week of melody, offer- ing a great Array of stars nnd choristers and nn atigme-ntril orchestra. The audiences were nf magnificent sine and the week the most lir'Illnnt of the M>nsnn. "Othello" was put nn first, nnd "Carmen." "II Trovntare," "I,oh- engrin." "l,n llohcnie," "Tnunhnuser" nnd "Cnvnllerln, lltmtlcnnn" and "I Pagllaccl" fol- lowed In order. Mme. Itejnne is due an. Wai.mit Htrkrt Thkatuh (M. C. Ander- son, mnrtngorl,—The Weber A Fields success, "Holty Tolly," will open IN, following the successful engngeinent of J. II. Htoddart, In "The Bonnie llrler Bush." "Klug Dodo" will reign ".'. ■ Hki'c'k'h Opera norsr. (Ileiick, Fennessy & Stnlr. managers) .—"Thou Shnlt Not Kill," with Franklin Gale and Waller II. Newman In the cast, will lie put nn IK. Last week's nlny, "Her FlrHt False Step," appealed in lovers of the nielodriiinnllo, and business wns big. "The White Tigress of Japan" 25. ItoBixsoVa Opmia Hoi sh (fleorgo y. Fish & L. F. Pish, ninnngers).—The Porrpniigli Stock Co. will stage "The Bells" and "Nan, tbe Good for Nothing," 18. The company was seen Inst week In "Tho Middleman." "A Oentlemnn of France" 23. Lyckuji Tiikatiik (Henrk, Stair & Fen- nessy, managers).—"Why He Divorced Her" will open IK. A stirring melmlramn, "When Women Ltrvev" was a great drawing card Inst week. "Two Little Waifs" are due 23. Com -mis i a TilUATRR (M. C. Anderson, manager).—l'nt llooney's Fifteen Street Ur- chins are the headllnei-n for the bill m, nnd the Melrose Troupe, the Four Huntings, Josh; De 'Witt, Burton nnd Brooks, Weruen nnd Oladlsh, Russell and Lock, and tho Parleys wlii.be ro-enterlolners. ijist week's bill was enjoyed and the act nf the Prosper Troupe one that was appreciated. . 1'Eori.E's Thratrr (Hubert Heuck, man- ager).—Rob Manchester's Vnnlty Fair la booked IK. Lust week the Rice le Burton (Julety Co. played to audiences of splendid ■lie. Oay Masquernders are to open 23. Oohsii- w the Lonnv.—Mannger Arnold, nf Edlflonla, has secured tho Oklnaka troupe nf Jnps from the Pike. HI. I«uIh Under Jennie Mnnnhelmer "Hazel Klrke" will bo staged at the. Odeon, with Nana Bryant In the leaning role Dr. Pachmahn was the soloist nt the last Symphony Orchestra con- cert Norma Schoemer has been engaged to join the corps of widows In "Babes In Toy laud," Louis Ballenberg was robbed of bis dress suit case and a diamond slud In cult , iro John J. Farreli, of the Fore- pniteli Stock, expects lo return to duty In "The Bells." William J. Strobel nnd Ed- ward Hummel are trying to form, an alli- ance of all the amateur dramatic companies. ....Base Cecelia Hhsy, (lie Cincinnati prima donna, Is with the "King Dodo" Co., and will enjoy her Chrlstuns nt home. s ' Cleveland.—At the Opera H,onse (A, V, Hertz, manager) Grace van Studdlford pre- sents "Red Feather" Dec, 10-24. Mrs. Pat- rick Campbell nnd her strong, well balanced company gave us "The' Sorceress" week of 12. Mrs. Campbell brought the best i-om- ny and tbe best piny of Ihe kind Ib.-it lias been here this season. Attendance wns very gout!. "Billion In Toyland" week of 2B. Colonial (Drew & Campbell, malingers'. —"Lend Me Five Shillings'' nnd "The Arnli- Ifln Nights" lire the offerings by the Vniigliun (ilnser Stock Co. tho current week. "Wlion Knighthood Was In Flower" packed tho house nt every perfnrmnnco week, of 12. "One of Our Girls" week of 2(1. Emi'iiu: (Max Knelkenlieiier, manager).— Tho Farnunt Stock Co. gave "Camllle" the current week. "Hold by the Knemy" jammed the houae at each performance week of 12. "Spurtacuu" week of 20. Lvcei'M (J. K. Cookson, manager).— Brother* Ilyrne nre playing "Eight Bulls" Ihe current week. "Louisiana" had. fair business week of 12. -Wm. I tram we! I, lu "Captain Harrington," week of 20. i.'i.Evi-LANii (J. K. Cookson, manager).— "Alone In the World" week of IB. "The Fatal Wedding" had good business week of 12. Russell Bros., In "Tho Female Detectives," 20 nnd.week. ■ Kkitii'h (L. M. Brick, manager).-Annie Irish, the Three Keatons, Eddie Glrard and JcsMie Gardner, Kidney Drew nnd company, Stniii-i lliii'iii'H, Wilton Bros, and Newell and Nlhio compose the bill the current week. Elile Fuy unci Clifford and Burke were, the leaders, so fnr us merit nnd appreciation wept, -.reek of 12. Business for that week was big, ns usual. Star (Drew A Cninpliell, managers).—The High Rollers weok of 111. Al. Beeves Show had IiIk business week of 12. The Cracker Jacks week of 20. s ■ Coinmi»nn.-,-At the (irent Southern The- atre (O. M. Heffuer. manager) tbe attrac- tions for the past week suffered, owing to tbe approach of the holidays. Richard Gold- en, In "Common Sense Bracket," drew lo fair business Hoc. 12. Ada Italian, III "Tam- ing of the Shrew," drew a fair house 13, "The Forbidden I.nnd" drew good business 14. I.ulii. Glnser, In "The Madcap Princess," 10, <)layed lo n crowded house. Due: Rejano, In "/,n*fl." 23; |ei Kendall, In "Weather- beaten Benson," 20; Grace Van Bttiduiforil, In "Red Feather," 27, 28; Tim Murphy 30, 31 Ncnrn.—Field's- Minstrel* will lay over here for a vest during week of ID, reopening 20 at Zanesvllle. ;.,.... Inspector of Work- shops and Factories Morgnn hai Issued an order that the ronnngern of theatres In Ohio must not offer for snio any more stand- ing room II. A. Weinman, managsr of ihe Empire Theatre, nnd Frederick Harold, n former member of the Empire Stock Co., have opened a preparatory school for actors, -. ..-'— n -. '» . ' . —f , DAyton.—At the Victoria Theatre (C. O. Miller, manager) Ada Itchnn, In "Taming of the Shrew," drew well Dec. 12. "Tho For- hidden Land" was presented K,, to good busi- ness.: Tha DAvls Bros.' production, "Prjafes- •er Napoleon," with local talent, drew big bonces HI, 17.. Coming: Mine. Rejnne, lu ."/.:!sa," 22; "The Mummy nnd tho Humming 'Bird,' 1 2(1. • National TmtATnn (Gil Bnrrows, mana- ger).—"lUichel Goldstein" played to splendid business 12-14. Tho Ureal. Lnlnycttc Show d'splsVed the s. It. O. sign during tbe en- giigeiiiciit 15-17. Coming: "El Capitan" 19- 21, "Child Slaves of New York" 22-24. ■ SoMlir.wC 1I»ME TiitjkTltE.—"A Trip to Ciiii-.tunwn" did fair business in. Coming) "Kntsenjammor Kids" 2:1. . ... ; OoLiiN Tiikatrh (Jss. T. Curran, raana- I'.eri,— The bill for 12 nnd week Included: The.Ortnt Frnncelllns, r. w. Thompson, La* lehii Kiiern.i, Itohliisdii and Palmer nnd Ward nud Brown. Business Is good. AHNiii-i.vrtoN 11 all. —Bllwood, magician, enter till nod a largo audience 17. Toledo.—At Hie Valentine Theatre (Edw., 1>. Fix, manager) "Tho Mummy nnd tha Mnld" mtnn Dec. (1. 10, to crowded houses, nan mnde nn instantniieoiis success, "Tha forbidden I,nnd." Dt, found much favor, Ada lieiiurt 14, Lull) Glnser 17. Lycrijm (Frank Burt, mnnnger).—"The Street Singer" drew big houses 8-10. "Tha Heart o( Maryland," 11-14, repented Its suc- cess of former seasons. "The Sign of the Four" lli-17, Ward & Vokes 1H-21. Atti'Aio: til. II. Lnmkeu, manager).—Tba bill offered last week wns ilrst class. Henry IMxey nnd company and Four Huntings ,vent big. For 18 and week, the Great Lafayette nnd company. ' K.vi'itiB (Abe Shapiro, mannger).—Tbe High Rollers inndn one of the big successes of the Benson to good audiences 11 and Week. For 18 and week, the Cracker Jacks. RiinT'B (Frank Burt, mnnnger).—"Only n Shop Girl. 1 ' 8-10, and "Why Womon Sin," 11-14, parked ilio theatre. "Alone In tho World" ir.17, "The Fnlnl Wedding" 18-21. ■ ■ ' cnntnn.—At tho Ornnd Upnrn Housn (M, C. Barber, manager) Ernest I,unison, In "Young Tone Hoxle," drew a fair audience 13. "III. 81 nud I" 17. "Tbo Denver Im- press." Ill, Dan Darlelgh 21. "Why Girls Leave Home" 24. "Thou Kluilt Not Kill" 27. Fields Minstrels 28, "Tim Royal Chef" ;a. gaiuhin TiiRATnn (M, Manning, manager). —The people here 111 nnd weok nre: Stone mid Lliul, tho tlynns, Helen Coulaon, Edvths Murry 11ml the slock cumpniiy. Geo. Teed has succeeded 13d. La Verne ns stage man- ager. Siirlmrflrlil.— At tha Grand Opora House <L. J. Dalle, mnnnger) "Our Now Man" enmn to fair business Dee. 0, "Tho Johns- town Flood" 10. Ward nnd Vokes, in "A Pair nt Pinks," filled the house 14. "Tha Porhlddon Land" 10, "Roauoke" 17. Oiipiiriim (Orpheum Theatre Co,, proprie- tors).—This limine continues to do good busi- ness, playing to n full bouse each night nnd mntineo- Bill far week of 10: Crawford and Fanning, James llnrarill, Harry Love, Jean Raleigh. Otto P. Hull and Vlctorelll'a Orphltimoscopp. pa Iia MniiBllvlil.—At Memorial Opora House (Bowerr & Mlckley, managers) "(Jueon of tbn While Slnves" pleased a well filled house Dec. 10. Tbo rural play, "Youug -Tobo iloxle," met with fair Inmlnoss 14. "Qulncy Adams Suwyur," 10, pleased a full house. '1,'hci Giih Sun American Minstrels bad good attendance 17. This house will hn dark week r.f 18,' from present ImWcntloiis, owing to several engagements having been broken 011 account of fnllutoH of companies. /nnesviiio—At Wellcr Theatre (J. 0. England, manager) John Preston, In "In- gotnnr," pleased Dec, 13. Creston Clarke, 12, was well received. Howe's moving pictures, 10, did well. "Tho Peddler," 8, Cad a fair Ivuiso. Lawrence D'Orsay, In "The Harl of Pawtticket," 14 :. Ada Rehnn IB, "Tho Ilanslcr 'Girl" 17, van Dyke & Baton Co. week of 10. ■>«»■■' ■ DIDT1II0T OK COLUMBIA. WuNliInirtnn.—At the National Theatre (W. II. Hitpiev, manager) "Mother Gooso" enters upon Its second und last week with a continuation of good business, as Inst week tho house was kept constantly full. W, II. Crane, In "Basinets Is Business," noxt. Count niA Tiikatiik (Joseph 11. Luckett, mnniger). —This weok, Savage's English Grand Opera Co., In "La ilohoina," "Tuno- linnscr." "Carmen," "II Trovatoro," "Otliollo," "Cavnllerla Biistlcniia," "I Pngliacci" nud "Lohengrin." Lust week Clmuncoy Olcott, In "Terence," had largo nnd delighted aud'enceu. "The Oilier airl" next, Lai-aykt-jt oi'kua Housn (Ira ,T, La Motto, manager),—This week, "Running for Offlce.' 1 Last weok W. II. Turner, In "David Ilurtini," bud good business. "Buster Brown" next. Acaiikiiy ok Music (J. W. Lyons, mana- ger).—This week "More to Be titled Than Scorned" is the attraction. Last week Tboi. E. Shea, In his repertory, packed the houae with pleased patrons. ''Tbo Way of the Triuisuressoi-" uext, Cijahb'h Thhathb. (Miss II. Winifred De. WJlt, manager).—This week:. Smart, Fanny Rice, Grand Opera Trio, Cnrleton Mary nud M11111I Edna Hall, Russell and Buckley, Mills nud Hassan, Hnebnch and the vltngraph. Last week C'bnrmlon was a special feature, and Odette Tyler and Co.. C. IL Bradtbaw and Co. and others packed tbo auditorium et each of tbo twice a day sessions. Lycbilu TiiL-ATfiH (Eugene Kernan, mana- ger),—This week, Rcllly A Wood's Big Show. Last weok tho Gay Masnucraders made goud to large returns, The World Boaters next, Convention IUt,r, (David Belasco, leasee). —Mrs, Irfsilo Carter, In "Adrea," for the Qr»t time on any stage, Dec. 20-81. Tbe ball has beon fitted up with scenery, etc., tor the express purpose of producing tbe play In Washington, us no other tbeatro was available, *•* MAINB. Ottavrau—At the Russell Theatre (P. Gor- man, manager) "Tbe Liberty ltelies" did good business Dec. II. If). "Tbe Girl aud I be Ban- dit" bad capacity 12, IS. , The new Governor General was In attendance. ■ ,. ....■•. V-i ■• • Giuxn Opera Houae (a W. Ulnlwhlette, manager).—'"llddle Dee Winks" • played 'to good nouses 1,3.. The DufDn-lttdcay Troupe were tbe success of-tbe show. Iloyt and Burke, Cole and Warner, Teddy. Hlnunouds and Co. and Mclntyre nnd Primrose, In the first Tiart. nil scored big. Coming: "Hurly Burly" 10, 17. K.viPiRf! TfieATnn (II. A. Welsman, mnnu- Hex).—"At the White Horse Tavern" drew to good bouses and was well received week of 12. Frank Camp, who has been reen- gaged for light comedy parts, made his first appearance 12, nnd was cordially received, Week of 19. "Tho Senator." "Tho Wrong Mr. Wright" 20-.ll. , (j iia.no UPRIu House IA. G. Ovens, mana- ger ).—"flolty Tnlty" and "A Pair of Pinks'' divided week of 12. to good business. "Mr. PlpjV.26-2C."l«i7W llai-um" 3ft-.11. high Htiirkt 'i'HKATiii: <A. G. Ovens, man- ager).—"Wedded and Parted" and 111 Hen- ry's-Minstrels divided week of 12 In good business. "Child Slaves of Xew York" 111- 2t, "ITie Falal Wedding" 22-24, "The Booster Ulrl" 2H28, "Itachel Onldslein" SD- SL Portland. — At the Jefferson Theatre (Culm & Grunt, managers) the Ilarcourt iromecly Co. wns well patronized and ottered an entertaining repertory, wltb specialties, throughout week of Dec. 12-17, with the ox- fi-ptlon of 13. Mme. Hchtimann-IIelnk appear- lug on that dnte In "Love's Lottery." before an nitdlenco that completely, filled tho houso and thoroughly appreciated the performance. Hooked, M und week, "Tho Sleeping Beauty and the Ileast." PokTi-AND TRCATBf] (James B. Moore, mnnnger).—Tbe attendance continues of tbe best it this vaudeville house, tbo bill last week being up to tbe'average excellence of Mannger Moore's weekly offerings, For 18 and week,. Burrows-Lancaster Co., Matthews and Athlcy, tbe Basque Trio. Armlntn and Burke, Jnrfscn Herr Co. nnd Wood and Bay. city Ham, (Ira Htockbrldge, mnnnger).— In the C. A. Rills course, the Boston Sym- phony Orchestra appears 20.