The New York Clipper (February 1905)

1174 THE NEW YORK CXLEPPEB Febbttaby 4. THE NEW YOfttOUPPER TNE FRANK QU.lt eUBtttnfNfi CO.ltlmlhU.) TtOTUWlOtM. ALBEET J. BOREE, awrrosui. ahd Bcsmeas Manaorr, ■ I ,' i, , ' '" ' I SATURDAY, FEBBUABTt i, lflOt, RATH. AdvutlMmaots— J2.80 per Inch, singi* col AdmUaemeot* Mt with border, 10 pet cent, extra. ■ UBrCBU'TIOH. One year In. advance, Hi «>* months, |2; throe month*, $1. Foreign posUfo extra. Single copies will be sent, postpaid, on receipt ol 10 <wnbi Qor Terms ire Cuk, THE CLIPPERIs issued every Wednesday moralgg. The left four (advertising) pages 00 TO PRESS on B»turday at 11 a. m., and lb* other page* oa MONDAY and TUESDAY. Tho Forma Closing: Promptly, Toes dar, at 10 o'loclt A. M. . Pletst remit bj express, money order, check, P. O. order or registered letter. All caab en» cloeed with latter la at the risk ot sender. AAAaess All Communications to TH« NEW YORK CLIPPER, 47 West 28th Street, New York. mgUtend Ooola AMrtu, "AuthobMi." THI WI8TIRH BUREAU Of THB CUPPEK la located at Room S03, Aihland Biocr, Chicago; Walter K. Hill, manager and correspondent, where advertisement* and Bubacriptlona are received at out regular rate*. THB LONDON BUREAU Located at 48 Cranbonrna 8t, London, W. c, John B, Carney, manager and correspondent, where advcrtlscmente and subscriptions are received at our regular rate*. THI -Curt-an oi'lf bi obturro, wholbsalb ahd bstail, at our agents; Brantano'a new i depot, 87 Avenue 'da 1 'Opera, Paris, Prance; M. Lllieathai, Frederick Btraaaa 101 (Terminus Uotcl), Berlin, N. W., Gobmany; Diamond News Co., 07 Prado, Havana ; Manila Book and Stationery' Co, 128 nacolta, Manila. P. .1.; Albert A Son, 187180 King St, Bydnoy, Auatralla. TUB NSW YOHK. CHll'EB pnbll.hea only one edition, aud that la dated ' jjfflBJgjgi; --.. C. v. I„ Red Bank. — We can only advlae Sou to tako a courso of study at one of the ramatlc school*. Maai Q. K. L„ Troy.— See route Hat In Ibl* lakue. • Ev II.. Hartford.— 1. Not If the book.lt copyrighted. 2. There la no sucb publication. Q. B. P., Baltimore. — 1. Addreaa beadquarters of the Buffalo Bill Wild West, 25 Went Thirty-fourth Street, New York City. 2. Address the party In care of Tna ci.irr-SR and we will advertise the letter in our letter list. . W. I.. II., Birmingham. — We bave no knowledge ot the present whereabouts of tbo company. W. D. F„ Bensonhiirst.— "Tit Willow" is In the comic opera, "The Mikado." P. M., Manhattan. — There is no such school. CARDS. M. II. II., Salem.— A wins With high. It. V, IL, New York.— We are not familiar with the doings of any ot the gambling resorts, i I) N... New York.— D wins with low. C. v,'., Plainwell.— Any straight flush is what Is termed a "royal dusb." The latter term finds, no place in any standard work upon the game of poker. , P. C, Pawtucket.— B wins with high. s. V., Indian River.— B wins with high. RING. ETC. 3. V., Milwaukee. — The records do not show that he was. 2. They did once; at Carson City., 3. Opinions differ. 4. it was not. o. Newspaper reports said he did. 0, We can not say. 7. McVey could best answer that question. 8. We do not deal In books of any kind. Address Dick A FitsHerald, 18 Ann Street. New York City. S. K, Montreal. — Address parties In care of Thb Cui'i'Eii and we will advertise the letters' la our letter ,11st. HI8CBUUANBOV8. I. w. 6., Worcester. — To the proprietors of the various resorts. B. lo. C, Taunton.— Address any of the wholesale dealers In pipes. •■ ;i':4'» ! . ' OIH CHICAGO LETTER. raou oun own corrrbpondbnt. QUERTE8 ANSWERED. No Replies by Mall or Telegraph. c' ob wBiaxAsoota no* airem ! or SUCH SHOULD WBITB TO TBIT BERK, IM CARS OB THB IT Omen. All lbttbrb will IMP ONB WIBK ONLT. Iff TUB ANX THEATRICAL C0MFAMT IB nut TO oun, UBT Off ROCTRR BB FAOB. Wb CANNOT BIND BOOTBfl B TBLBORATII. ,.. DRAMATIC. 10. N., Ainerlcus. — We hnvo no knowledge of the present whereabouts of the party. Address a letter In our rare and wo will advertise it In Turn Clipi-hii letter list, Mrs. J. 0. C, Columbus, L. H., Rock Foils, u. H., Memphis, UP. IL, Plymouth, Mas. M.. Baltimore, WTg. M., .Denver, 11, o. H„ Lyjm. R P. C, Brooklyn, I. It. M.. Dunkirk. C...a. 'C, Brooklyn, T V. T., Hcrauton. and Mum A, IT., en routt.— See answer to 10. N., above: A. W., New York.— Address party aa per route, In this Issue. , . ,.. D. It. D., Montgomery.— Address either tarty In caro ot the Flayers' Club, New York Jlty" "MacKbnmb."— The company Is not out. 0, K. B.i Ptovldonce.— I. We have no means of knowing. £ and 8. Make application «o 4 yagdevlflbngapcy. ■bsbJ M. r.,,Prpyidaace.— The party ia In Boaiaud. (7. M., Phllftdolpbln.— Watch our route list ouch week. IliC., i3t ' PauU-Bnlph Stuart Is starring In tbo "By Right of Hword." See route list IntnU. tasuc. ,, OTHl. V.. Oak Barbor.— 1. Mrs. Tiske was playing In "Ileddu Oabler," at the Manhattan Theatre-, New York City, Nov. 18, 1004.2. Mrs. Patrick Campbell wao playing. In "The Sorcoress," at tho Harlem Opera House, New York City, Nov. 18, 1004. MlSB L. L. Cm Swcadland.— Address heodOttha, Buffalo. Bill Wild Weat, 26 !|tj.tourth StKMt. N6W Ydrk City, _.T.7stanford.i— Watch our routa list *f£. W^1jCo«no|l Bluft.^^ocordlng J* Utc CbtrtgO Hlatorlcal Socloty Alkan's Theatre WW ancttd'ln that city in 1807-8.. It.wiM dedicated In January, 1800. In July, 1800, tho namo of tho theatro was changed to the Ijearborb Thoatro. , ... , _ N. W7 M., Philadelphia.— Tho routea of th'g.Eaatorn and, Wostern "A Chinese Honey. tuoon'r coinpnnlos appear In our route list from week to. week, but we novor havo the bookings of any company for moro than two weeks ahead. You will thereforo havo to watch our route list each week. Wo have no nioana of knowing, when or where the company will. close. P. J.. »e Rldrter.— AddresH tho secretary of the American Dramatists' Club, 114 West fortieth Street, New York City. , 0. J. B., Buffalo.— 1. It hns not as yet been announced., 2. James A. Bailey. R,' IlT 8.. Turners Kalla.-^-The parties themselves are best fitted to answer your query. B. M„. Oreoly.— Wo linvn no. kDOwlodge of tho pri'KOnt quarters of tlio show. Address tho taauatfer In care of Tin; Ci.irrnn, nud we will adviTtlKo the letter in our letter list. DR. J. M. W., Mcrldlnu.->-Address Col; T. Allston Brown, 1US8 Broadway, Now York City. Hinkjci Den Mako application to the Librarian • of UongrcsH, Washtngtonv • D. C, and you will .ascertain all tho requirements tor securing a copyright. njjHCAMi.'— Tho. stock of tha firm to. whom you refer was sold separately. There was no suecaiaor. « L. K., Brooklyn. — We have no record of the titles, "Tito Doctor's. Wife" or "Ths Princess and tl|o Jew." The others you mention have uppu used, h T. K. J., TfiUmjiih Bllen Terry was .lu t'ngland on, that date. 2. Ada ltehan was playing repertory, i oponlus; Nov. 14. In "Taming oft tlio Shrew, at tue Majestic TheaUe, Boston, Mass. • Western Bnrean, Of tlio New torlc Clipper, Room BU2, Ashland Block, Chlcaifo. The week of Jan. 20 finds novelty absolutely lacking In the down town offerings, nave at the Illinois Theatre, where Virginia Darned will glvo the first Chicago presentations of "The Lady Shore." Ads Rehan. at the Qnrrlck Theatre ; "The Olrl and the Bau•lit," at the Studebaker; Wm. H. Crane, at Powers', and "Girls Will Be Girls," at MrVtcker's, begin tbeir final weeks. Richard Mansfield begins the concluding fortnight of 1i!b highly successful Grand Opera House en Sngcment Monday night, Jan. 80. At the rent Northern the weekly change of bill brings IIonlODs' "Supcrba" Into view ; "Ills Highness the Boy" continues the La Salle's offering, and the final week of vaudeville at Hyde A Bebmun's Theatre starts Monday nlghcr The stock and combination burlesquo house* provide a weekly change of bills, there will be a shift In dramas at the stock company theatres, and Kohl ft Castle's three vaudevllls theatres will present their customury excellent bills. To the outlying theatres come, at the Criterion, "No Wedding Bells for Her;" at the Academy of Music; "Eight Hells;" at tho Columbus, "From Rags to Riches:" at tho BIJou. ''Why Girls Leave Hcmn." and at tbo Atbambra. "After Midnight, the last named "ihiillnr ' being new to ilit local circuit. Cold, blustering, weather, real Winter prevailed most ot loot week, with an attendant depreciation la tho box-office returns at most ot our places ot umusoment. ! Illinois Thkatiih (Will J. Davis, manager*.— Virginia Horned will, on Monday night, Jan. 110, glvo us our first views of her new play, "Tbo Lady Shore." William Oillotto ended three weeks of "The Admirable Crlchtoa" Saturday night, excellent financial returns and complcto satisfaction having been a gratifying outcome of tho engagement. Grand Opkua Housu (Harry Askln, business manager).— -The third wcok of Rlohnrd Mansfield's engagement ended Saturday night, 28, his presentations of "A Parisian Romance" and "King Richard III," which divided tbo week, having attracted a sucecsHlon of capacity audiences, and elicited unbounded praise from critics and auditors. His fourth week, starting Monday night, 80, will lie devoted to repertory, tho opening bill Monday bcliiK "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." James IC. Hackett follows Mr. Mansfield. Powers' Thhatub (Harry J. Powers, manager).— William H. Crane continues "Business Is Business" this week. Dtirong tho past week flue audloncos approved of Mr. Crane's latest vehicle, and added renewed testimonials to his popularity. On Sunday night. 20, Leon Wacbsner'a German Stock Co., from Milwaukee, will, aa usual, occupy this stage. May Irwin Is duo Fob. 0. , ' GlRRtcK The A'i mi (Sam P. Gorson, business manager). — Ada Rcbnn begins Jan. .'10 her Inst week, changing tho bill to "rkhool for Scondnl," In which Chns. Rlchmau will play Charles Surface 'to Mlsa Rohan's Kathciriiie. The Pullman Band will give one concert Sunday. 20, On Feb 0, "The. Royal Chef" will play another return fortnight. McVickrr'n Thkatbk (Geo. C Wnrrcn. business mnimgcr). — Al. Leach and tho Three Rosebuds continue, "Girls Will Be Girls" Into Us sccoud ami Inst week, starting Sunday night, 2f>. During the pnst week large audiences liuve been In attendnuce. Andrew Mock, la "Tho Way to Keumare." Feb, 5. SrunuiATvRR Thiiatrk (It. IS. Hai'iioyer, business manager). — "The Olrl and tbo Bandit" enters upon Its fourth week Jan. 80. The original engagement may be extended a fortnight, although. "The County Chairman" is booked for tho tlmo required for on o.tteniilott of tlio prolltnblo and merry run of tbo Porley Optra Co.'n clover offering. Goxat Nobtbbrn TilBATRB (Fred C. Bbf arts, business manager).. — Haalons' "Supnrha" takes up the entortnlumont of theso audiences Sunday afternoon,' to remain for Coi.L'UBUS Tiibatbb (Weber Bros., manager-i>.— "From Itags to Riches" finds Its way to this resort Sunday afternoon In making Its rounds of Chicago's popular priced theatres. During the past week tbe Brother* Byrne prcnentcd "Eight Bell*." and provided tho usual feast of acrobatic pantomim* and Jollity which altrnj-s attends their performances. Next week, "Sherlock Holme*" Hunt. THBATRr tWm. IU.-cIhv business innnager). — "Why Girls Leave JioDie," on; of the greatest social problems of the period, will be elucidated licte, twice dally, starling Kunday afternoon, 20. During the past week Louise Benton presented "Rachel Goldstein" to large and friendly houses. "Darken!. Russia" next week. Rush Tkhi'lh Tiibatrb (Eltznbeth Schroher, manager). — The Flayer's Stork Co., led by Geo. Alison and. Mabel. Montgomery will present "Tholmn," starting . Monday night, BO. "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" wa* iost work's offering, and "Romeo and Juliet" I* la preparation. People's Tiikatbb (Leslie Davis, manager).—The Leslie Davis Stock Co. will be seen in Little's "World," starting: Bandar afternoon, 20. This stirring melodrama Is bum to meet the approval of West side thoBtMgoers. "The Lost Wife" played to good business during the past week. Howard's Theatre (Lorln J. Howard, manager)— "A Daughter of Corsica," engaging Joseph D. Clifton and June Angotf in tbe leads, will be tbe stock company offering, starting Sunday afternoon, 20.' The new company opened In "Me and Mother" Inst week, attracting line business. Sam T. Jack's TnBATKB (Sidney J. Euson, manager). — May Howard starts upon ber eighth and final week as the feature hero Holiday afternoon, 20. "A Minstrel Carnival" and "Tbe Sporty Count" will be continued from last week. Tbe vaudeville numbers will employ Frank Finney, Campbell and Johnson, Armstrong and Vern and Hammond and Forrester, Excellent business continues to be the order here. CfltlCAao Opera Hodsb (C B. Draper, manager for Kohl ft Castle). — Opening Monday afternoon, 30: Rose and Llveley, the Wad. dells, Bruno Miller, Whelan and Searle, Cliff Dean and company, Louise Brehaney, 0111c Voung and brother, Iiedrix and Prescott, tbe Pour Huntings, Glrard and Gardner, Jessie Ilnrtlett Davis, Boranl and Novum, Haines and Vldocq, the Four Madcaps, and Geo. K. Spoor's klnodrome. OLXMPia. Thhatub (Abe Jacobs, manager for Kohl ft Castle). — Opening Monday afteri:ooii, 80: Bessie Baus, rhinitis and Mcrrltt. Fuuuy Kecnc, Barry and Wolf ord. Wood and Ray, tbe Robinsons, Duffy, Sawtelle and Duffy, Winona Shannon and company, Augusta Qlose, Barry nnd linkers, tbe Fadette Orchestra, Press Eldrldge, Ad. Carlisle's ponies and Geo, K. Spoor's klnodrome. IIatuabkbt Thbatrb (W. W. Freeman, manager for Kohl ft Castle). — Opening Monday afternoon. 30: The Becmers, Barth and Krsge, Prof. Hellman, Apollo, Blanche Sharp, Plsbor and Johnson, Nlbbe and Bordeaux, Do Witt, Burns and Torrcnce, Dorothy Russell. Bcltmarm and Moore, the Two Fucks, Stalcy and Blrbeck. Lew. Sully, the DufllnKcdcay Troupe and Geo. K. Spoor's klnodrome. Hyde ft Behman'h, Thbatrb (Archie Ellis, manager). — For the last week of vaudeville nt this theatre, starting Monday afternoon, 30, tbls bill will entertain: The Lovelnnd Family, Barry and Johnson, Adumlnl and Taylor, Burke and Dempsey, Mons. Albany, May Belfort, tho Rlva Brothers, Cooper and Robinson, and tho Wood Brothers, on Feb. 0 the policy ot the house will be changed to dramatic combinations, Hyde ft Ilohmnn retaining tbo management and the name of tho house remaining the same. "Smiling Island," one of Geo. W. Lcdcrcr's productions, will be the Inaugural attraction under tbe new policy. 'I'uot'ADi'no Tiieatar (Robert Fulton, manngei). — The Guy Masnueroderi will jplay their first Chicago engagement of the present sonion at this house, starting Sunday afleinoon, 20. During the past week the Imperials gave the customary fourteen performance* to oxcelleut business, in uplte of Inclement weather most of the time. Folly Theatre (Robert Fulton, manager).— Ham Scrlbner's Gay Morning Glories came to this house for their Chicago return Nnmliiv afternoon, 20. to bloom for. the current days. The excellent show provided by Robert Manchester's Vanity Fair Burlcuquers during tho post week was productive of better than average business. Clark Biuret Muhevii (Louis M. Hedges, innnager) ,-r-Aola Eome, anlgorrotte, escaped from tho St. Louis fair; Princess Lulu, tattooed woman ; Chtis. Itnlston, snuko charmer, nnd other curio hall features will be seen here this week. Chat Moran, the Linns, Winters and . Homers, Jenulo Stuart, Pearl GUmoro and Joe Gear* will be tho vaudeville entertainers, London Dime Museum (Wm. J. Sweeney, rnaiiugcr). — In curio hall: Elmo, Virginian giant; Princes*. Monro's trained alligators, Mine, jieverc, bewhlskered woman.; Verno, magician, and Albert,, a tattooed man. On tho stage : Cora Seabrlght, Suslo Cariello, liulia Paige, Madge Hartley and Hull's motion photographs. ArrtRttATH. — The United States Amusement Association, recently organised in 'Chicago, will have offices with the National Printing Co., in Tho Tribune Building. Tbe corporation claims a paid up capital of $100,000. Dave B. Levis Is president; Eugene II Maco.v, Vice president, and Carl <i. MncVltty. secretary. Besides these gentle nii'.ii, J. D. Barton, Col. Wm. Foster, Cbau. Bi'iinird, Thus, lingua and Louis E. Cooke ere members ot the association. Over a hundred theatres In the smaller towns of the middle West have already been organized lata s booking circuit, and the association will add to. thus number as rapidly as thentr«h can be secured. It 1b the purpose of tho association to book attractions, represent theat res, route shows and transact n general theatrical booking business along tbe same lines, but on a more moderato scale, In con. fortuity with the methods of Eastern firms engaged In. tho earne business and with a view to establishing more firmly, tho center of ill. wife, reached . Chicago lait .week o*rwilc from New Orleans to Mlhneapoll* to.comr.lete a successful tour of tha" entire Orpheuto circuit whlChTends In thrss; weeks at_0«aah* • J. C. and M. Morris, mnnuger* of the ililou Theatre, Aurora, III., were In town met week Tliey are conducting tltehouM asahlghclas* vaudeville theatre, with dally ntatlnecs. Within tbe next few weeks the Messrs. MOrrls will have a circuit of four theatres, playing vaudeville, In thl* vicinity. mSm Bros.. Brooks and Ualllday passed through Chicago last week c» rWanM for Umulia to begin a tour of. the Orubeum clj coTt General Manager Martin Be-.lc left t'h'aiKO Saturday for a tour of inspection of the l'nclflc coast Orpheiims. Mrs. Beck preceded lllm to Los Angeles last week...... May Howard will, on next Saturday night, Feb. 4, end an eight weeks' engagement as n star feature of tbe.burlesque -stock -company n t Snm T. Jack's. During her sfay she has costumed nnd produced four burlesques, played the leading roles uxid superintended the rehearsals of each change of bill.. . .Norman. the frog man, Is In Chicago/ after a few weeks of Western vaudeville engagements. .. .Prom C. E. Eyles, manager of Otis B. Thayer and Gertrude Bondhlll, in "Sweet Clover," comes the Information that the Messrs. Shubert have made an offer, which has been accepted, for tbe production of "Senators from Gridley," at tbo Garrlck Theatre, St. Louis, March 8. for two weeke, to be followed by a New York presentation of the new piny. Mr. Thayer tried out the piece one night during his recent engagement at the Columbus Theatre, this city, for the purpose of determining ita value as a starring medium to replace "Sweet Clover." Jessie Maclachlan wos the feature of the annual Burns Concert, nt the Auditorium, Jan. 25, given In old of the Scottish Hospital Fundi , , Robert Fulton, manager of the Folly and Trocadero, will, accompanied by bis wife, make, a trip to Carlsbad early in the forthcoming Spring, in search of permanently Improved health, which, bis close attendance upon his various business Interests is at present denied to him Starting Feb. 0 Klaw ft Erlangcr will present their production of "Ben Hur" at the Auditorium Theatre for a Rlx weeks' engagement. An augmented company will be seen at prices ranging from no cents to $1.50. Thl* w II be tbe first extended bid of the Auditorium tor dramatic patronage In many yeare, and the outcome of the venture Is awaited w'th considerable interest.. ...Frank Finney, who Is doing his specialty this week at Hnm 1. .lack's, remains for the rest of the season as principal comodlnn In the burlesque stock forces... -Jo Palgo 8mlth made the round trip from New York to Milwaukee lost week, stopping two dnys In Chicago .May Hos mcr will reopen the Tblrty-flrst Street Theatre Feb. 12, with a stock company, Fredcrick Boggs will be ber leading man, and Cecil Owen nnd Dolly Davis will be In the company. The house will be somewhat: altered and repaired to meet the requirements. .......Jay Rial, lately returned from Australia, Is now In charge of: Hyde ft tlnhman's department of publicity.. .The Apollo Musical Club will give Its third concert of the season nt Orchestra Hall Feb. 13. Mrs. Maude Fenlon Hollinan, Gertrude May Sieln, Holmes Cow per nnd David Blspham will be the soloists. "Frlthjof" and "Stabat Mater" will be rendered Einll Paur's Pittsburg Orchestra will give concerts at Orchestra Hall Feb. 0 and 8 The Henry W. Savage production of "Parsifal," In English," will bo the attraction at tbe Illinois Theatre for two weeks, beginning Feb.. HI. Ned Nye la preparing a new vaudeville act In this city, to be styled "The Bachelor Girls," In which lie will be supported by Mabel McCain, a promising young prima donna The Chicago Orchestra, directed by Frederick A. Stock, will, In Orchestra Hall, DO, 31, give tbe concert which was postponed because of the death of Theodore Thomas. • i ..«.'» — rr OUIl LONDON I-HTTICn. audiences Sunday afternoon, to remain for Western theatrical Interests In Chicago, ii week, following a profitable engagement The Hasterlllk Brewing Co. has pure! for Wni. Tumor, In ''David Harum?' nnd sans Sifucl Park. Tlio monagement will preceding one week of "Tbo Girl from Dixie," which starts Sunday afternoon. G. La Salle Tiieatrr (E. R. Mackey, business manager). — "His Highness tbe Bey" starts upon Its eleventh week Sunday night, 20. Al. Sboan continues to grow lu popularity with these audiences, and Clara Tbroop nnd Al, II. Wcatou, tho new recruits, are finding; favor. There Is no Indication of a wane Ha the drawing powers ot the present nock vehicle, nor has any definite announcement, of Its successor been mndo. Criterion Theatre (Ben M. Glroux, 'manager),— Tho attraction opening hero oil Sunday afternoon for tho fourteen current perforninncos Is "No Wedding Rolls for Her, a Melodrama new to tho North, side; During the past week stormy weather had a natural effect upon the business or "A Factory Girl," but tlio punnlurlly of this resort prorcd profitably equal to tho emergency. Ai.hamriu Theatre (James II. Browne, business manager). — "After Midnight," a sensational play new to Chicago, opens Sunday afternoon, to remain throughout the present week. , "Why Girls Lenvo Home" was Illustrated to goodly crowds. In spite of the severe weather which prevailed Inst week. "Shadows of u Great Cliv" UOXt week. Aoahkhy on1 Music (Wm. ilache. business muiiiigei-1. — "Bight Bella" will be smirk Similar afternoon to cluing* the melodramatic witfch at this house from "Tlio Futal Wedding," which,. In spite oftho wealhOr. drew' well Inst week. Next week, "Child Slaves of New, York," ^ .._. v _._ . ._,_ ... based ■m _a .=.,,. .._ ,. „ , ,„ „..l thus puss from tbo control of Maj. Alfred Russell, who has for many years conducted tbo resort aa a high-class place of Summer amusement, and established It on a high plane of popularity ...... .'John • M. Ward ran down from Saginaw, Mich., last week to book some attractions for Frank burl's Northern circuit of theatres... ... .. The one hundredth performance ot "His Highness the Bey" was ' given at tbe La Salle Friday evening, 27, with souvenirs mucking the occnslbn Wm. Nowklrk IS again looking after the "front of the house" at tha Bijou Theatre, under tbo direction of "Billy" Roach, who row spends moro of his tlmo at the, Academy of Music Euimctt Corrlgau was In' Chicago last week. . . . t . . Charles A. Bird, who was tho first manager of'tliO Garrlck Theatre, for tho Messrs, Simla-rt. Is renewing old acquaintances and ft lendslilns or manager for Ada Rclmu..,. . .' Lester, McCoy & Co. arc organizing several vond companies (it the office of Fred Wildman, lu tho Grand Opera House Building, for the purpose of farce comedy and dra matic presvutittlons Iivtho middle West. JolYti ami Nellie McCarthy are resting 'In Chicago for u few weeks. . . . Itlvorvlew Park Clipper Bureau, is Cranboarne Street, Leicester Siiuare, London, w. c. Jan. 21, Philip CUT. son of J. Comynn Our, tbe young. English manager, wbo presented to the public the excellent revivals of old English plays at tbo Royalty. Theatre, London, Is about to take a bold step. At Easter time he will open In London what will virtually be a repertory theatre. For years tbe leaders of tha theatrical profession and a large body of English playgoers have wished for' such a theatre, but no manager seemed willing to undertake what all were saying waa a desirable thing. It has been thought, therefore, that only a national, State-aided theatre would supply tho want. A few days ago Mr. Carr gave an outline of bis Intentions. "I have, as a matter of fact," said Mr. Carr, "been organizing steadily for a couple of years past, and now, so great was the general Interest shown fn my old English revivals, and the encouragement .given from many quarters, 1 think the tlmo has come for putting my scheme Into practice. I am glad to be able to say that I have already a very long and Important list of supporters. My purpose la to form a permanent stock company of capable players, and to Inaugurate n repertory theatre and a school of acting. I shall probably open at Easter at the Royalty Theatre, although that may not be the permanent home of tbe company. Wo shall do as Is done at the great municipal theatres in Germany. Special actors and actresses will come ns our 'gueatR' for special pieces, aud our own lending players will give up the parts to them. Last season we restricted ourselves. to old English plays. The scope will now be greatly enlarged. We shall give frequent productions of Shakespeare and revive old Kngilsh comedies,, We shall also give revivals of modern ploy*. Wo shall reproduce those plays which' were' extremely popular at the lime of their production. Anotbor feature will be translation of. the bast plays from, the repertory of the. Theatro Francals. In one respect wo shall differ from what Is the general notion of a , repertory theatre. Wo shall not give several plays each week. The Idea Is to produce one fresh play every week, .nud to revert occasionally to those pieces ' which prove especially attractive. At first wo snail give two seasons In London, from Easter to July nnd from September to December, In the Intervals we shall visit the leading provincial townB." Ellen Terry, who has boon staying over the Christum* at her delightful little cottage at Wlncbllsea. Is looking forward with pleasure. It ' Is ' enld, to appearing as. tincentral figure In the new comedy which Mr. Barrio has written. Nothing has yet. been absolutely' nettled In regard either to tbo place or date of production, the author not unnaturally desiring to have "Peter Pan.' or tho »oy Who Wouldn't' Grow Up," which Is now having n successful run uLtliovDiika of York's Theatre, fully off his mind before getting tot work on tlio details of the now piers. George Alexander has decided not to nllot himself any sharp In the representation of the new. comedy, by Alfred Sut*o, which la to txi Ills next production nt the St. James Thrhtt-A "Mollentravo on Women," ns the piece is called, will have 'Its central character ployed by Eric Lewis. . ., .Last Wednesday: night Terry's Theatre has pasted under new management, and will •Bi opeued May 27 will) Paul W. Cooper In htttiluc-sw control. The Rlvervlew-Shnrnsliooters Pnrk Co. hns been organised, with Win. ScUniUI, president,;, Geo, Goldiunuu. vice president : Geo. Sclffflltt, secret nfy and treasurer, and Paul W. Cooper, general iimnngrr. j... Vernon, the ventriloquist, accompanied by was reopened by Mrs. Langtry, with "Mrs. DeCrlug's Divorce." The following players are associated with Mrs. Langtry In the pro duction : Beatrice l-Yrrar, Keith Lytton, Flora Iti-riiliiii-d, Com tuev Thorpe. Frank llelllne. Leonard llnvim nud Noel McGucklli. The play bus beeh altered a great deal since Us AmeYledii presentation, j. Henry Irving or Jiiu. 2(1 Rtnrts His provincial tour ut Portsmouth, to be followed In succession by appearances at Southampton Buncombe, Plymouth. Exeter. Bath, Woi»r hsmpton, Ha-nlcy,. Staffleld, Bradford, Hull HarroMt*, ftitty, ROchdale, Preston, 'south.' port aifiTVflgan. At all of these towns the actor wUIbB paying hla farewell visit * Beeroobm. Tree's policy In regard to »h. Shakespearean festival has taken deflni in shape. Having found It Impossible to urn duce two DlayB In one day owing to the oil gencles of tlio scenery, etc., there will hn three evening performances each week anri three afternoon performance*. The following plays will tie presented during that time. "Hamlet," "Richard II," "The Merry Whjm of Windsor." "Twelfth Nlgbt," "Julius c» sar," "As You Like. It" and the tragedy nt "Othello" or "Macbeth," "Much Ado About Nothing" and "The Tempest." Ia some of these Mr. Tree has already been promised the co-operation of several of bis brother managers. A curious venture Is promised at tbe Avenue Theatre for tonight, when a Russian couipnnv will give the first of nine performances of ''The Chosen ■People," a well known drama dealing with tbe 111 treatment and misery of the Jews In Russia. This play ns presented by Herr Orlenoff's company, has recently been commanding some attention in Berlin, and' the arrangement whereby be is to 'produce It In London la doubtless inspired less by the bone of Its Interesting a public unfamiliar with the Russian language than of Its arousing sympathy with the cause so earnestly pleaded by Its author, Eugen Tschlrlkoff. Tile Gorman company gave at the Great Queen Theatre last Wednesday night the first performance in London of "Eln Itabenvater," a three act farclal comedy, of which Arthur Bourcbler holds the exclusive English rights, as well an the right of production In German, and Andressen and Bebrend, therefore, are Indebted to him for his courtesy ia allowing them to produce It. "Hearts Adrift,'1 which had a prosperous run In America, will be put on next Monday at the Grand Theatre, Fulbnm, by Arthur Bertram. Tbls will be Its first' production In London. Mme. Suzanne Adams will again be a member of the Grand Opera Company at Covcnt Garden during tbe fortbeomlog season, tbls making the eighth consecutive year she ha* been a member of tbo organization. It Is rumored on tbls slue of tbe water that Mrs. Flake and her own company will be seen In London In tbe near future In her New York success,; "Lenta Kleschna." I understand that Beveral London managers tried to secure this play. Blanche Ring was In town last week for a few days. I understand Miss Ring crossed the ocean to have a look at tbe part she Is to play in tbe American production of "Sergeant Brno," a vehicle In which Frank Daniels stars next season. She. Is la Paris now, and will return to America by way of London. Inst Monday night, at the Alhambra Music Hall, Brighton, Mr. Grnydon Inaugurated tho two shows a nlgbt policy. A bit of news for Americans, now In the Stows, but wbo are booked on that tour. It would not surprlio me very much to seo all tbe West End music halls give matluees In the near future. The Empire Is now holding two afternoon sessions and great success has attended this experiment. I think that the success of tho matinees at the Coliseum and the Hippodrome hits brought this feeling for moro afternoon amusements in tbls big city. I see no reason why two afternoon shows a week would not be a success. 'Some will tell you that it Is not the custom, but I notice that It does not take long to bring tbe playgoers around to something they havo not been used to. If tbe Coliseum can give a show at noon to fair business there Is no reason why other houses cannot attract tbe seekers ot entertainment to a show given two hour* later. O. K. Sat o Is playing at the Wintcrgartep, Berlin, tbls month. The Potters are on too same bill, I am Indebted to W. C. Fields for a vory neat and attractive calender, on which Mr. Fields Is represented In his tramp mako up, chalking n cue. Other articles In tbe plcturo am a pool tabic, revolver, three balls, bat, feather and Mr. Fields' assistant, who Is making for the pool tabic garbed In English flunkey's clothes. Mr. Fields still continue* to amuse those who go to aoe the pantomime. at the Prince's Theatre, Manchester. Cooke and Miss ltothert, who were on tbo bill nt the Coliseum for four weeks, loft London for Moscow, Russia, last Tuesday night, and will play an engagement In that Rata Kaufmann, tho young American dancer who has created a Bonsatlou ut tho Alhambra with ber chic ..American style, I* now In demand for other halls bcsldo her Alhambra engagement. This, week she also plays Sadler Wells. Next week, Forresters, Bow and the Alhambra. ...» .,. Tho Troubadour Four sailed for Now York Inst Wednesday on tbo Baltic, having concluded their eight weeks' stay on tbo Stoli tour. They were four weeks In tlio provinces nnd four nt the Coliseum. They return next December to. finish the tour. Tho Four Lukcns are in town again for another long stay, this time the Coliseum being their abodlng place, but It makes no difference whether the house bp the Umpire or the Coliseum, the applause is always tno same. A good act Is llko the man who has an established business— his customers secRIng him out no matter where he puts out dm "shingle." Two other acta meeting wit h ueserved approval on the BBmo bill are tnosc presented, by Dolph and Susie Levlno ana Manning's Entertainers. ■ . ... Herbert Lloyd finished last Saturday night n very successful ten weeks' stay at tho London Empire He left Immediately for Dusscidorf, Germany, where be, shows for tour weeks, nfter which he plays tho continent for a few. months. Before leaving for Germany Mr. Lloyd' Informed me that he Ma been hooked for a return engagement at tue Empire. _ _, The Harmony Four's original engagement of one month has been prolonged RuotS" four weeks at the Lyceum, and even another four would not bo too much. Judging from the way the act la going. It Ib the best quartet I havo seon for many days. I BgJ tho slx-thlrty show iRBt Tuesday, and tno act was tho moat abplauded one on tho oiil After three boW* crlos of "More «nn "Bravo!' were heard. Wheu I heard this l felt like: yelling "Three chcors for America. The first Issue of! the post cards to bo sent to friends by Ross and Lewis have arrived, and is a very neatly arranged ntrair. It represents Mr. Rogs aB the messenger boy, with long tailed coat and high' silk hat. and Miss Lewis, In tho bnckgrouad, In ban costume. In colors It' makes an attractive card, and will be kept by those who nro ravored with one. Credit Is duo Mr. Rose lor the drawing, etc., of tbe cord. • , ,.„ Al. Lawrence Informs mo that ho ill nw European -representative for Charles II. »aidron, nnd that ho has booked for that gentiemnn's burlesque company Brlnu, "tlio on gInnl.-nrqiy Hercules." Tho engagement is. tor thlrt.v-s.lx weeks nnd will commence In August. 1005., Mr. . Lnwmure'H ending to Ui» eilstlc laqulto good and worlh rapt'utlujtIt. Ik "Comlc-Al,. Goul-AI, Jovl-AI. Origin A' (not) Crlmln-AI und Amnrlenn-Al Lawrence. Lew Wells, now n feat nro at tho l'ulaco Theatre, Is being uniquely advertised nt tno top of the bulldlug In which tho Ci.ippbr Bureau Is located. It Is done 'by a changeable etectrlcalr algn. andi nvery few minutes the following Is flashed : "Don't fall low Low W*tN nt the Pa Idee Theatre." ' This novel. Idea of advertising himself orlgluateii •n MK Wells'* bnlln. • Tin' sign hv wotrbed by. UinusunUR during. the evening, and outside or the one' at the Coliseum. Is the only •Blgnjfif Us klitd. In. London, , During the past week I Tiuvc noticed Mr. Walla gaaing Intently at the* top of. 'Tub CUTltlsV Building