The New York Clipper (February 1905)

Febbuary 11. ■V«4 ~i%k THE NEW YOEK CLIPPER. 1197 Ulorld of Players. — Mrs. H C. De Mllle has completed arraDirraientb whereby her son, Cecil Da Mllle, Is to UMBO tbe Dc Mllle-nolasco pity, ••I onl Chumley," one of E. IL Sothem's urrntest successes. It is Intersstlng to nolo that the father wrote the manuscript, the tnctber Is to produce It. and the eon to play it Mr. De Mllle was leading roan for Virginia llnrned at one time. Maurice Campbell ha* engaged Frederick Lewis tOvPlay Rubeck, a sculptor, In Ills production of llenrlk Ibsen's "When We I)eaa Awaken.'' — Notes from tbe Flora De Voss Co.. No. '• • Wo are now In our twenty-fourth week and business continues good, even better than n-e expected, as we have run up against gome very cold weather and several big snow storms. The company took a two weeks" vacation, for the holidays and everyone seems to have enjoyed It, and we are once more back at work. The roster remains the same as when we opened, with the exception of Mr. Sterling, who Joined New Year's week for the principal comedy. J. B. Itotnour, malinger; James McBrlde, advance representative; Walter Ryder, stage manager; Kilwln Brink, J. C. Livingstone, Loren Sterling. N. K. Russell, Clyde Veaui, Florence Mick, Mabel Henderson and Ruby Itotnour. — Adeline Revenna, of the Ina Lebr Co., writes that she baa fully recovered from a severe cold, from which she has been suffering for tbe past two months. — Lyman R. Abbey writes: "'Way Out West' Co., which my wife, Louise Jordan Abbey, and I were with, closed Dec. 24, In Nebraska, and we went to Chicago. My wife opened with 'Weary Willie Walker' Co. Jan. Ill, at Ft. Wayne, Ind., and I opened Jan 16, with 'In the Far East' Co., at Clinton, la." — Juliet Atkinson, who played tbe role of Auren, and Harry Dornton, In the role of Kane, with Jeanne Towler, In "Iris," hnvo joined Bessie Toone's company, now presenting tlic play through Texas. — The new theatre at Concord I'ark, Natchez, Miss., which Is being built by M. M, Irwin for a Summer stock, will be one of the' largest and best Summer theatres In the South. For the past two seasons business Ht that resort has Increased to such an extent7 that the old theatre was not large enough to accommodate tbe patronage. — Ttotea from the Edsall-Wlntbrope Stock Co. ; This company Is now playing to 8. R. n. M every stand. At Stntesvllle, N. C, and Anderson,. 8. >'., we broke all records In the two houses for n popular priced repertory show. At .Statesvllle. J. M. Overstreet, general agent of the I'lcrco Amusement Co., Joined as advance and press agent for Ave weeks, and lias given us crowded openings ever since, with double the spuco of press notices of the past. The roster of tbe com imtiy Ik as follows : De Loss Edsall and 'earl Win th rope, sole owners: Edgar Varney, leads; J. B. Drlscoll, heavies: Howard Nugent, Will C. Davis, Arthur Price, Ollle Hluvln. Margaret Nugent and Louise Price. Specialty performers : Thomas and Powers, mi Irly sketch team : EfOe P. Nor, dancer : the Connors, acrobatic marvels, and animated pictures of the clneograpb. Darcy Campbell Is musical director. — tflob. the Outcast." Notes : E, II. Flalg has recentlv joined this company for tbe light comedy. The cast has also been strengthened by the addition of Master Sydney Carlisle, to do the title role of Bob, the Outcast. — Notes from Jns. T. McAlpln's "Hans Hanson" Co. :,We hnvo not closed, sb whs reported, but arc only laying off for three weeks, having closed on account of Illness mid changing our route. .We will reopen for the rent of the season at Earlvlllo, III., Feb. INK iind our show will be better than ever. We had been doing a One business sines our opening, on Aug. IS, 1004, until our closing Jan. 2,T, 1000. Our band and orchuKtra will be stronger than ever. Th* company will 'be scattered until our reopening, every one going home for a visit. Martin Bowers, stage manager, will spend a few days In St. Louis, thence to Chicago lo visit his folks. Louis Itels, our business manager, will go to his home at Sheboygan, Wis,, for one week : Mr. and Mrs. McAlplu will rest In Chicago until the reopening, then "linns ' Hanson" will continue Its seuson until .hi ue 1, iiui.-.. — ''Happy Hooligan" Notes : On account or the tremendous success which "Happv Hooligan" has won Gus IIUI anticipates sending the Eastern company to Australia at I ho expiration of .the present season. This ciunedy Iuik won greater laurels this season i huh ever, 'The comedy wna strengthened tiiis.sensim by new lines and a company of lU'tors who have won a signal victory. This Is the company, which Mr. Hill intends sending to Australia, and recently plans hnre been formulating In such a way as to assure Hie tour. The company will In all probnbllHy opcin'ln Melbourne during the Winter season I here, which comes at the same time us tbe. Bummer here. Tbe date of departure wllrbo decided upon later. — Justice Keogb, In the Supreme Court, at White Plains, N. Y., on Jan. 21, handed down it 'decision. In the suit of Frances W. Jackson ugalh.sr Kntc Claxton, In which he held tbat Miss Cluiton is the sole owner of the play. "The Two Orphans." Mrs. Juckson claimed I U)lt n -renewal of the copyright of "The Two • U'lilmns" was worth $L>0,00O. A judgment was asked for an Iniunctlon restraining Kate Claxton from producing "The Two Orphans." 1 — ; Helen Frlndlvlllc, an nctrcss, was married Jan. 24, to George Francis Griffin, a nonprofessional. ' — Charles Frohmnn has gained possession of both the English and American rights of the comic opera. "La Petite Boherae," the music of which is by M. Henri Hlrscbmann "hil the book by M. Paul Ferrlcr. It Is Mr, r rqhm'an's Intention to produce It simultaneously In London nnd New York in the Autumn. .' — Ilmli'iilne Comedy Notes: We opened our Western tour at Boulder, Col., Jan. IT, ii nil are doing finely. The following new people Joined ua nt Boulder ; J. SI. Mired, louiler; 8. O. Lecpty, advance; M. Y. Bnnns, comedian, nnd T. Bonegames. property man. >vo have, added the following .plays: "A l|ookcGama;" "The Law, of Life" and "Remnants." 'We get our favorite paper, Thb t f.it'pK|>, every Saturday. — Frederick Baker's new pastoral play. In tour acts, entitled "By the Old FlreBlde," will he produced the coming Spring by the Mi WfTsylor Amusement Association. , — II. F. Stone Is engaged for next season w|tb the "Girl of tbo Streets" Co. ■Ir-Sarg MaeDontild has been engaged aa loading lady for the Chas. Mortimer Co. — 'Maude Leone, who has been meeting with great success as Jeanette Logan, with Hie Western "Human Hearts" Co., has been transferred by W. K. N.iukevllle to tbe Southern company, on nccount of the closing of the Western organization. ' — Notes from Ln Vernn Moore Stock Co., luster IIutehliiH, manager: Wa opened at l nniuigo, HI., to fair business. Jan. 28, In spite of cold weather, and tbo 8. It. O. sign was conspicuous the laat three nights of the week. Week of Fob. fl we play Latham, 111. I'.veryboily Is enjoying good health, and prospects nre bright. „.;— Susie Howard will Join Washburn's Uncle Tom" Show Feb. 10, to play Topsy. ■ — Florence Hadley, who was featured In 'Itorbel Goldstein," tins gone to Norfolk, Va., for her health. . '—James McDiiff goes wllh the "No Mother to Cphle Her" Co. next season. '—ll*frjts Hastings was granted a divorce from ' Ahrjn Israel on Jan. 20. by Supreme CourtJJuitlce Blscnoff, of New York. . . . — Notes from the Chis. Mortimer Co. : The "double alliance," planned by Mr. Mortimer, was dropped after a two weeks' trial, and after a Ave days' lay off at Du Bola, Pa., the tour was resumed at Falls Creek, Pa., and business has been excellent since. B. Frank Mitchell has taken the managerial reins, and bis long association with Mr. Mortimer qualifies him for the position. The reorganised company embraces: Sara MacDonald, Viola May, Lotta Chase, Helen Bancroft, Ralph Menslng, Jack Hose, George Hettinger, J. A. Sheehan. Frank Kendall, Harry Brnlnard, John Morrlsey, with B. Frank Mitchell, manager; John liusch. agent, and. Kathryn Waring, musical directress. Our specialties are: Tbe Great Kane, Joe Morvello. Carlton Sisters. Viola Mny and George Dettinger. Our route is booked South and East. — Helcne Relcka and Harry K. Hamilton are In their twenty fourth week with tbe Unman Stock Co., touring tbe South. — Notes from the Berry Stock Co. : This company, which Is composed of sixteen people, opened the season at Richmond, lnd., Dec. 20. Miles Berry Is proprietor and manager, nnd Col. W. II. Fremont, advance reprceeutntlve. Mr. Berry is a well known circus agent nnd manager, who devotes his time lo the white tents In the Summer nnd thentrlcnl business in tbe Winter. Col. Fremont is a carnival promoter. Our business has been good. — C. K. Beyerle clos*l his "Flmdnle Farm" and Daly's "Ten Nights" Cos. Saturday, Jon. 21, and Is now In Kansas City having bis cars repainted and finished up for tbe coming season under canvas, when he will ngoln go out with the two old reliable Burk's "Uncle Tom" and Daly's "Ten Nights." Fred It. Pllchcr will manage tbe "Ten Nights" Co. __ « — j _ mA». -^ ,m ^v^W'srasTj? Uaudtvilk and minstrel. 3£ows Tw*» r ? -Tfc #rs i T i at ■tovY+.gM 3«*k*.W the Burk's Beverlo acts as general manager. Brockwny has been with the Beyerle forces eight years and Pitcher six years, which speaks well both of tbe Individuals and show management. The shows open at Kansas City, Mo., April 1. — A. G. Delamater informs us that he recently concluded a fifteen weeks' engagement us business manager of F. C. Whitney's "Dolly Varden" Co., and on Feb. 10 will produce a new and original four act musical comedy ' drama, entitled "The Typewriter Girl," which he believes Is a decided novelty. — Bruce Richardson has been engaged to do the comedy In Hal Beld's new play, "Nobody's Darling," under tbe management 'of Sullivan, Harris & Woods. — Notes from Chase 4 Listers "A Runaway Match" Co., with Clint nnd Bessie Ilobblns : We will take a two weeks' rest, In order to give us an opportunity to place our popular priced stock company on the road. The season will commence at Cedar Rapids, la., Feb. 18. Only high class productions will be made of some of the greatest successes, currying special scenery and effects. Extended engagements will be played In Sioux City, Sioux Falls, and all the larger Western and Northwestern cities. Clint nnd Ilcsslc Uohblns aro lo be featured, nnd among the people re-engaged are Emily Hoff, Don Mathews and Jack Krall. Chase & LlBter -ore making a feature of their specialties. — Notes from Gus Hill's enterprises: Preparations nre now ln progress for the launching of a new nnd powerful melodrama, entitled "ln Cruel Russia," being founded on Iho cruelties nnd tbo present uprising which Is now taking place. The company engaged v. Ill Include some of the best known performers.' The piny will bo mounted with new and realistic scenery, and special lithographic paper is In tbo hands of the artists. — Notes from the Myers Stock Co., 81m Allen, manager: We are now In our twentyninth week, and business with us continues excellent. Our feature, Rosabelle Leslie, and Hie company, are meeting with success everywhere we have played. There has been only one change In the cuBt since opening. The Three Gruccs have been added to the vaudeville contingent, and, uccordlng to the statements of tbe local munagcrs, tills company rontalus more Interesting features iluiii any popular priced attraction of the season, which nccounts for the Immense patronage we arc receiving. — Matt Nashcr, who has been managing Forrester & Mlttcnthnl's "Tbo Vacnnt Chair" nnd "The Woman Who Did" Cos.. is tilling the same position with their "A Prisoner of War" Co. — Louis Mortelto and C. F. Soutbwortb joined "Escaped from the Harem" last week. — Clurence Heritage has retired from the "Escaped from the Harem" Co. — Geo. A. Florida, business mannger of A. II. Woods' "Dangers of Working Girls" Co., writes : "I am no longer Interested In tbe iiimiiim Stock Co., with Wm. F. Mann and Geo. Rutbbun. At the close of my season with the above a It ruction I will launch a musical comedy, entitled "i'wo Odd Fellows,' playing Summer resorts in Maine." — Notes from "The liell Boy*' Co. : This company was reorganized nt I'lnlntleld on Dec. 27, 1004, under the title of the Johnny Galvln Comedy Co. Wc havo been well booked up In three night stands by Mr. Doner, of New York. Wc use the comedy "The Bell Boy" as our opening bill, also presenting "A Wild Western Rose" and "An Irishman's Honeymoon." which arc drawing well. The roster: Johnny Galvln, Ned Nelson, Jan. Harris, Jno. Kelly, Morris Hauber, James Grady, Jack Hamlin, Nat Orr, Irene Galvln, Ella Galvln, Muzle Drew, Henrietta Deshnnk, Ivy Drew. Towner Sisters and James A. Galvln. Our chorus and musical numbers are n big success. James A. Galvln is manager, Ned Kelson, stage director; 8am Morris, advance representative ; May Morris Johnson, musical dlrectreas ; Jess Johnson, electrician. — Notes from "In the Shadow of Night" Co., under the management of the Casino Amusement Stock Co., featuring Aimee Landis: We nre In our fifteenth week and have been playing to business that has been satisfactory In every way. Not In all towns has 8. R. O. been the rule, but have bad a few of them. We have played Canada and some of the best towns of the Southern States. and arc now touring Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York nnd Connecticut, playing three night and week atands. Our repertory consists of the very best plays, melodramas and comedies. • ■ ■ . _ — The success of "The Duchess of Danfsde" in New York has led George Edwordes to arrange with Klaw ft Erlanger for n tour of this country next season with the. entire company now iircsentlng the piece here, in addition Mr. Ijdwardcs has ugreed to produce "Vcronlnue" with tbe English company now presenting It in London, as soon as tliu English Benson closes. — Mrs. Patrick Compbell, the English acttress, who has been a patient at the University Hospital, Philadelphia, since the night of Jan. 2, when she Injured her kneecap, left tho hospital Jan. 81. She is now at the home of Mrs. Spencer Ervln, Philadelphia, where she will remain temporarily. — Lotta Llntbkum. the well known actress, was married Jan. 81, at Iter home In New York City, to Wm. Cantwell Strachou, of Montreal. Miss Llnthlcum will retire to private life, taking up her residence In Montreal. — Jobn Allen Reed, theatrical manager, filed a petition In bankruptcy Jau, :il, for tbe third time, his nubilities being $10,700 : asset*, none. The debts were contracted from 1001 to liion, for salaries, printing, costumes, etc., for two road companies. "One of tbo Itrtvesl" and "Her Ladyship." — The A rkwrlghl -Richmond Co., Hint closed just before the holidays, will reopen hi1 Southern Indiana Feb. 20, under thn man . ngement of W. Bellniotil. They will' play through to Colorado, opening n Hummer sea son at Glenwood Springs, under canvas. "' L. W. HucKf-KV, or the Thearle-Buckley Agency, states that the tlrm will, on May ]. occupy un entire building on Forty-second Street. New York. Some of the acts produced lately by the agency nre Liquid Air Demonstrations, "Cinderella nnd Her Butterfly Court, Itndlum. marvel act ; a military production, called "War;" the Mnglc Kettle, Thcarle's Original Nashville Students l.nd other similar feature sets. II. F. Taylor, who successfully introduced the Magic Kettle In Europe, sailed Snlurdny. Jau. 2S, for Londou. to open a branch bouse there for Iho Thenrlc-Bucklcy Agency. C. II. Norrls linmgon.0 to Australia to open a branch ofBce for tSTg llrtn. ■ Ruth Nklta. well known on the vaudeville stnae, was married nt Milwaukee, Jan. 17. to Charles Kohl, n non-profoslonal. Mr. ana Mrs. Kohl will reside In Chicago. A. II. Khkunh, of Khcrns and Cole, has recovered from an attack of Illness, nnd Is ready to resume work. Viola McGideny, of the Fadcttes, has Joined the Nose musical act, which is with "The Seminary Girl" Co. . Tin: TnnKK Gji.dkn -Sistkiih hnvo Joined Bert Itodney Stock Co., as a feature vaudeville act. Mr. and Mrs. Glldcn hnvo also signed wllh same company. The company Is playing over Its old route, and breaking all previous records. . ' Pottkb AXDllAirnvRi.i., formerly of I' our Sllvlnls, met with success In their head balancing net recently nt tho Grand Opera House, Pittsburg. Baiiney Final', eccentric Hebrew comedian, whu Is inecllng with big success presenting his new eccentric Hebrew singing nnd dancing act on the Western circuit, will open on the Kolil & Castle circuit April 17. Willie axi> Edith Haiit aro In their eighteenth week with the Billy It. Vim "Errand Boy" Co.. nnd report meeting with big success with their singing and dancing specialty. Edith Hart in playing soubreltc. Ilt:vi:iin Du Km a ft Co. write ; V We have Junt returned from California, mid are mulling a grent success with our Illusion act, being re-engaged all over. At present we me playing the BIJou circuit, with return dates all over." Pbluman ami 'Bam., dancers and singers, who nre ln their twenty third week as a vaudeville feature wllh Dick Ferris' Grnco Hay ward Co., Inform un thai their specially Is a success. At Rockford, 111., where thn company broke all records, they were forced lo respond to several curtain calls nt cjk.1i performance. They have In preparation for next season n mechanical dancing novelty. itKin Miu.nt closed nt Osbkosb, Wis., Jan. 22, having a very successful engagement over the IIIJoii circuit. On Feb. It) be opens on the Crystal circuit, playing return dates. Manaokh C. W. Bknnktt writes from London, Cun. : "The London Vaudeville Theatre, under my management,. Is no longer an experiment, but has coinc to stay. Tula beautiful playhouse Is now the leading place of finiusument for Londonltes, who during the mist week pucked the house at every per-' forma nee." . Harry O'Di.tx A.sn Ollih Haiit Just closed twenty weeks ut the Capital Music Hall, Helena. Mont., where Harry U'Dell was the manager. The learn opens at the Family Theatre. Ilutte, for four weeks, on the Goldsmith circuit. They have laid off but two weeksulA.tbrfte years, they Inform us. M.vuiit: IlncKWEl.t., operatic soprano, has been engaged for the stock at Fisher's Theatre, San Francisco. She will remain until Mny, then go Fast to play tbe lending vaudeville houses, The AitKiiNn, novelty acrobats, have Just flnlshed four weeks over tho Kohl & Castle circuit, nnd Jumped to Seattle, Wash., where they will piny rive weeks on the Lang circuit. On March 12 they open for forty weeks through California. They state that they have lost only two weeks In the past year, and their time Is booked solid until the middle of next December. Gko. W. Toiianso writes from Hot Springs, where he Is numnger of the Happy, llollow Theatre,' that business nt Hint bouse Is steadily Increasing.' Go'imviK and Goodwin have closed live months' of work In the South, and have gone West, where they have good time hooked. , IIaiiiiv RttnXH, Irish comedian, will appear In n trio net with the Ellas Sisters. They huve signed for n Summer season with Farmil & McWIUInms' New York Vaudeville Co. . John T. Fnrrell will do a monologue act, , written by Billy Van. • J. J. CijiXtqn has retired from the stage, . anil Is managing the L'uimie Theatre nt Los Angeles, Oil., for Flora K. Hentit and John W. Zalee. lie reports that the house Is meeting with continued success. Tim Feiin Comedy Fiu.ii write that their act Is meetingwith success. They lire playing return engagements, and are hooked solid until May lr>, when they join Marion k Pearl's Minstrels for a Summer season of fourteen weeks. Tub Casino, at New Britain, Conn., after a complete renovation, was reopened Jan. 2.1, and large sized audiences were In attendance ut both performances The bill contained: Jus. II. Burton's Dog Circus. Mc. I'nrthy and lienii. In "Coonvllle Courtship:" Ilohln, occenlric Juggler; a German inmedv sketch, entitled "Miss Ileno:" Phllbrnok anil , KevnoluH. May L. Bell's muslral turn, tbe liaison klneloscopc. TiioMi'MON and Hi;ain.i write: "Our new Irish comedy set Is a' big success. We are Imoked up to May 1, on the middle West circuit, after which we return Fast to Oil tlm» n-e list v « Iwokcd In Eastern vaudeville bouses anil parks. , llAtutv O. HiiAi'Kti. comedian, mourn* the iliuilh of bin mother who passed away at , Dorchester. Muss., recently. Til* BnoiHiirrr Sisters opened' on Hie , Kalth circuit Jnn. 2,'l, In Pittsburg, with Ilia Maryland, Baltimore. Md.. to follow. Their act, they write, Is doing well. MrCuNH ami Grant (Frank and May), ln their cnniedr nerohnlle nnd hnrlxntilnl bar net, Just closed n pleasant nnd successful un(tiiRomcnt of iwcnty-fonr consecutive weeks on the Ijing circuit. They will return West In a short time. ' KOTW FIIOM DONAIIAN'S I'LANTATtnS COMEDY Co. — The above company opcucd at lliei Temperance Hall. Rockland, Mass., .Hn. 2-1, to R. II. O., the people turning out mid facing one of the severest bllxinrds In yoars. We were billed at the locnl opera house, bur owing to Its being condemned, wo worn forced to toko Temperance Hall, tho oldest IhMtrt In Rockland. Our success was due to tho hustling of our hard working business manager Willie Mack. RoBter of the compnny : Wnllle Mack, mannger ; Wm. F. Donat;an. Prof. Henderson, Geo. Brown, Rllllo Wilson, Will Carrlngton, Tom Drake, Joe Henderson, Jus. De Costa, lidlth Uigan, Miirllm Unmet, Lena Wilson nnd Jvntlc Johnson Doniignn. Manaiikii T. W. Hinkinn announces that the Messrs. Klein Ilrothers, owners of Ihu Hon Ton Theatre. In Jersey CHy, have purchased a site In Futon Hill. N. J., and will, tills coming Spring, erect n hnndsnmo and commodious theatre nnd business block. Tho theatre will bo its near tlrcproof ns possible. Tho nudltorlum will sent about two thousand people, and will ho divided Into tin orchestra, Imlcony nnd gallery, nnd will be so iirrnniieit that no posts will obstruct the view. 'I ho slugc will be Hie lurgest In the State of New Jersey (seventy feet wide by forty fcut deep) , nnd big enough to at commodate tbo largest productions. Mai'mch Rknh Costk, French bnrlione. awl Hilly A. Ward. Into of tho Onn of Wood and Wurd, have Joined hands, and, a««lsted l»v Rcaslc Hnrvev. urn producing n twenty minute sketch, entitled "Hooligan and the Cop." They report suitress. Tim New Oi.ymnc Music Ham.. In Troy, N. Y.. opened Jnn. 2,'l. with Steve McCauley, proprietor; Dnu Manning, manager; Sydney c.iimoro. lender of orchestra ; Dan and Ida Manning, comedy sketch : Maud E. Harlow. Irish charni'trr. Biddy nnd dnnccr; Mabel lM.vcnnort. bnrlione ; Funny Mny, buck nnd wing dancer ; Mjihol Andrews, coon shnuter : Ilcsslc Newman, ballads, and the acrobatic Davenport Sisters. Business reported to bo good. Tub Ei.eotiiic Comedy Forn (Titos. Merrick. Kurl (lath, Chas. E. Stulzmnn nnd Geo. W. Kerr) nre In I heir Iwenty-tlrst woek with tho "Happy Hooligan" Co. (Eastern), unit nre the feature act with Hie show. They arc booked solid, wllh their own show, next season, in the New England parks. No'l-EM mow Peteiison'h IIiuii Cl.AHN E.NTRitrAiNftns. — Wo aro In our twenty-second successful week, touring New Mexico unit 'Texas. Business bus been at the top notch ever since our opening In El Paso, Tex., Sept. n, nun. Roster of ihu company: Gusiuvn Poterson, proprietor nnd manager; Clius, Merger, hoop roller ; the Youiits, comedy sketch ; Margaret La I'olnt. Illustrated songs ; Ilyland nnd Ilvlnnd, society sketch ; the Desmond Sisters, acrobats; Hie Feoby tiros., musical net, and moving pictures, Maviiick Iiownky, of Downey and Wlllnrd, wna taken III while pluylng tit Iho Illjou, La. Croase, Wis., with u severe attack of la grippe, hut will ho able to resuiuo work which the team huve bonked, opening on the Dunforth Illjou circuit Feb. ti. Tim Boyh in Bi.ub Company played a successful engagement nt Hie Emplro Theatre, Qtnaa, wiuts ano NtqrsuM write: "Our comedy musical specialty has proycu n greater succcoss than was anticipated. Ihu musical selections aro oxcellent, and tho comedv portion of the net hna met with derided approval." Koht.hko and Smih hnvo many return dales for their ncrobnlle net. They plnyetl two weeks at Ihu Proctor houses nnd return Ibis week to the BIJou Theatre, llrooklyn. I'lioinMi'ti, iho Juggler. Is In his twentythird week with Marks Bros.' Dramatic Co., nuikliii: his second season with' that coui Tiiii K. and May Goodwin write from ltcedvllle, Vn. : "Wo expect to go We-t from here, lo open In Springfield, III., '•"' d, If wo can get Hint far by that date. A s miss Tub Oi.u Tiei.iaiii.h of late issues, hut fall back on the old one. and feet satlailed." . James T. Ciiowley hna Joined hands with James J. Carney, Tho team will bo known ns Crowlev and Carney, and they will do tho Mime net that was formerly done by Cnrr anil Crowley, entlllod "My Wlfo's Husband's Friend.' Maiiiinb and I1ai.no, novelty Chinese combines, nflor n separation nf six months, I nve iiirnin .formed n: partnership nnd will produce their well known Chinese specially. They nre imoked fur tho Star Theatre, Now York, Sunday, Feb. 12, They will Introduce Mr. Marline's latest novelty act, "Turning the Tables." next senson. Tiih Tiihem Jackson* have just closed seven successful weeks In tliu East. Including His Howard, llnston : tbo Richmond. North Adams: Hie Shcn circuit and llydu ,t llelitiinn's, llrooklyn. Their uow act, they write. Is meeting with success. They open on the Anderson circuit March 27, at In dhina polls. »♦»» 1 ILLINOIS. ivnrlii. At the Grand (Cluiuilicrlln, Harrington & Co.. inanugers) "Arizona," Jim. 20, lllied the house. Billy Van UO, Dodge mid llowman Feb. 8, 0, "From Rags lo ltlihes" It), "Tho Poddlor" IS, Weary Wllllu Walker |4, Main Htukht .(Frnnk Du Alley, resident malinger i. — lluslncss was uniformly good Inst week. BUI week nf (I: Royer anil French, Oukui'fl, ' Ciirrolllou nnd Hodges, Louie Bnles, llc-no und Myrtle, I'utur J, Smith ami moving pIcllll-i'H. Wkast it*. !•'• Ilnrtson, manager).— Excellent nl tendance. IHU weak of It: Kennedy nnd James, Arthur Barrett, Itumsey Sisters. Itriunngo und Clark,' Jcruuios und moving plrliireH. Jai'iiiim' (A. F. .Jacobs, manager).— Fair business. BUI Current weak : Gnffy iiml Frascr, Mr. nnd Mrs. 'Phelps, Gordon unit IIiivh, Mldglcys'nnd moving pictures. ' ♦ « » I.KOHUIA. Hobokcn, N, J., week before lust. They piny several other dates before stinting on their Kuropeun lour. Biiuivn, IlAiinin and IlnowN write tint they have been playing the entire season und us yet havo not lost a woek. Their act, "Walt a Minute, Gen. Haul luck." will bo replnced next season for onn now In rehearsal, entitled "The Spirit of *7«." currying I set of scenery and nil props to make It a big production. Their tlinu is tilled up lo May lr>. Gaudgn .and Somkhm Inform us Hint lliey will not separate at the end of the present season, as has been reported, but will Join hands with Mr. Ernie. The name of tho . act will bo Garden. Soiners und Ernie, DsnoiiNi: AND Wallace report Una success with their new burlesque travesty act, nnd have good lime hooked ahead. They have also signed for next season. HltMTIII itr TUB W, M. FlIANKI.IN CO. — W. M. Franklin, proprietor and manager: Mrs. W. M. Franklin, Dr. Snow, Jay Sluwnrt mid wife, Master Dell Stewart. Smith and Myers, J. M. Smith Jr. and Alice Ohulllfl. .Iaohih and Van Tyi.k, who have Just finished nt Proctor's One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street, New York, nlKO tho Gaiety. Columbia and Unique Theatres. Brooklyn, will .play clubs for (wo weeks and then go on tho Western circuits. Notch. ;.nh Rohtkh or En. Am.'sj ni.i ClTV Snow. — This Is the most successful season Iho company has had for a number of years. Our paper Is of the finest typn, its Is our show. II Is strictly vaudeville. •Ilostcr of company : Ed. Aht, proprietor and manager; Mrs. Fit. Ahl. Irvusurer: Kit WMtlwInd. Indian novelty performer ; Topsy Turvy Trio (Smith. ISryun nnd Wallers '. singers, dancers end comedians : Georgia Ahl, singing cud dancing soiibrctte: Vndlr nnd Kelly, society sketch : .tunics T. Crowlev. erreniils Gci'iniin comedian, vocalist and wooden shoe dancer, and A. Conner, musical director. Salaries are paid In full evcrv Sunday morning, and our Clutkiih aro wel. come visitors every week. On I.khnaiiii. bile of the team of Leonard and Leonard, has formed u partnership wlHi , -.he musical team. Holmes und Dean, nnd will herepfter be known as Leonard, Ilolnes and Dean, The Odd Comedy Musical Trio, In' n new and original not. '.'The German Musical Professor utul Ills Two Pupils." Mil. and Mas. I'aiinon Job Ilcvr, who hnvo been III In liny tun, o.. fur Iwo weeks wllh Ibe grip, arc recovering raiildly, mid exjsfct lo bo utile lo resuiuo lilting their ' dates by Feb. HI. llAinir Daiii;, of Freda ami Dare, has recovered frotn. his .recent, Illness, suit reaumed work week of Feb. (I at Phllaaelphlu, P«., wltu X. JV. UlDklas' Utoplttua. ' ' Aiiniitii At tho Grand (II. L. & J. I* Da Give, manager*) Lew Dnrksludnr Feb. .'1, •1. "The Girl from Kuy's," Jnn. 2T, 2H. In gmiil liuslness. "Winsome Winnie" met. with I'a I r snci ess .'II. "Tliu Wizard '.( ()*," Feb. I, 2, Had appreciative houses. Walker Whiteside II. 7, 'Tim 'I'wo Orphans" H, l». ItMiiti (Juko Wells, manager). — "The Curse of Drink" was prosantud to K. It, 0. lust week. "Tliu Show Girl" Feb. 41-11. Htaii LI, II. ■Thompson, mannger), — lliislness continues good. Bill for Jan. 11(1 anil week Included : Walter Slocks, Karl Lumbcrl. J. It. Ilevnolds. Ilngot's uud Liivlne, Vun ami llodkcr, Helen Henry, Cucll Casey, Tlllle Filesun. Fsirllo Jnhnstono. Lou -ICvans, Garey and May, Downey and Thomas, B. L. Wells, A. Gonzales, Grace Mllburn, Ludlow Allen, Mac Keiinn and Lowniuu Sister Trio, «»♦ ■ KANSAS. wi.iiliii — At tho Crnwfonl (IS. L. Muilling, inuniiaur). "The Futnl Wedding" Jan. 2H. Tim Miirplty pleased !I0. Helen Grain ley presented "Her Lord and Muster" to n lurgu audience l''cb. 1. Tol.itu At:iiiTi)iiMJM (II. G. Tolcr A Son, i proprietors). — Ilticker's Kornk Wonder Co Is doing n nice business, "banging Ilia bill curb ulgh I. . • '■ Lviur (llnrry Lewis, manager). — llusliiess continues good. , , Oiivstai. (('. lull, manned'). — This theatre n|HMied week, of W Willi good IiiisIiiosh. It Is being ilecoralcd within und without. The lobby will bo studded wllb mirrors. • »» ItllODIS ISLAND. Winn ket, — At the WiiiiDBoeki't Opera lloiisu (Josh !■:. Ggilcn, manager) Hie lliircourt Comedy t'o.i In repertory, Fob, till stol 11, Nance O'Nell HI. Marks Urns.' Stueli Co. pleased last' week to good husliiesu. "Merry Shop Girls" Inst their way ill. Hooked: Joseph J. Flynn's Klerk Co, I »• 1H. lieu (Jus. W. Conkllu. manager). — Week of 0: Curler and Opp. Helen Purr, Mildred Morton, Florence Kappllllg, Kellidicr. ClicMn nnd Kennedy and WllsOn.i 'Last week's bill drew excellent business, — ■ ■♦■«» i IIKLAHOJIi, (lUliilmipa Cttr-— At Iho Overholscr Hid. Ovorhnlscr, manager i Thus. Jefferson. In "lllp Van ,Wlnkle.'r Jan. 22. did good business. Morey Stock f!n,, 2(1, In "ilu Civ cum Day." pleased. "Ifolty Tolty," 2H, drew lo rapacity: "For Her Kuke" made good ill, "The Fiilnl. Hear" (the .Frank James sbowi eaoexdad ' 27. "The Midnight Express" did aot arrive !I0. "BergQant Kitty" ill, llovt Comedy Co. Feb. 2-3, "Ibtllroad Jack" fi, Harry Corson Clarke % 1, "AHxoria" 8. NOllTII CAKMLINA. ciinrliillr. -At Iho Acmlcillv of Mimic IMark H. Nalhan, "tunnugur)' "Tbe Wliarrl or Ox" hud a big house Jim. 28. All stur "The Two .Orphans." plnyndtn splendid business Feb. L Walker Whiteside drew good business 2. "The Show Girl" 4. *»*«(n»