The New York Clipper (April 1905)

APRIL 22/ THE NEW YORK CLIPPEE. .-.Iredt Grace George, la "Abigail.' 14. was ncecrded; i royal welcome by a good home. ■I'Len HoldeiC l".' was-well received, to -Si returns., !fAl .Larimer• 17-22.'Dock- cratn" 23. "The Isle of 8|ilcc 27. ' jK* UlMtoRB (.T. 8. Fitch, manager).— •■Tlit Two Johns," 1U-12, pleased. -Must Be- fore Da*"." 13-10, enlojed literal patronage. BlackfEWw 17-10, "A. Wife's Mistake" * I'ut.i's (0. W. Funds, resident manager). —An excellent bill „rrk Bill week of company. Four Casting. Dunbar*, Maddoi snd Prouty, Tvnbrooke, Lambert and Ten- brookc, Searl and-Violet Allen. Ford aod Dot Wwt, Attlllo Bros, and electrograph. Xblson (Z. T. Damon, manager).—The Tiger Lilies, 10-13. played ,to good returns. which It fully deserved, being one of the best burlesques' on the* road. La Veen and Business week of m WHB exceptionally good. ■»«» PUNNSVI.VANIA. 1 bllaurlpliia—Kor tills, one nf the |K»r WesJka of the veur nt the theatres bcrc. a goodly array of offerings has been arranged, two novelties being Included in tUe list. The Broad Street Theatre and the Bon Ton The- Dill drew good returns last alr e remain closed during the week. Bill week of 17: Valerie'Bergerc and Broad Hirkkt Tiikatbe (Nixon k Zimmer- man, managers).—This bouse remains closed curing the current week, but reopens next week with Mrs. Patrick Campbell, In "The Sorceress." MBry Mannerlnc, in ''Nancy Stair, attracted eiccllent bosses last week, but her vehicle came in for considerable ad- verse criticism. (UauicK Tiikatrk (Frank Howe Jr., man- ager).—Edna May begins a fortnight's en- gagement at this house this week, in "The School Girl." Fine attendance was accorded Joe Wooers Stock Company last week, and the company earned liberal applause for pre- senting a clever entertainment, ahead of'file* and Barton; A. C. Abbott, hi . Chrstnct Strew Opera Housh (Nixon the Interest of "The Isle of Spice;" 4«e Fe- * Zimmerman, manager*).—Business con- ■ tlnucd excellent last week for James K. Hack- "The Fortunes of the King." This I'rlniroaes Minstrels bold the boards. cross scored heavily. lUco k Barton's Co. 17-18. Vonlty Fair 24-20, Wide, Wo Song 27-29 ('omen and Votes-— -Among the advance men In town f* e recently ware C'bas. Jordon and William Hall, »"« ' wllli "The Shepherd King;" Harry Webber, eenti ahead of nice, and Barton; A. C. Abbott, in *-l the interest of, "The laic of Spice;" Joe Fe- 8 '■ . Ian ahead, of 'he Black Bostonlans, and tinned ex« Frank Eldrldgc. heralding "Eben Hoiden." e ». In T . .SamMcCracken, qfRingllng Bros., has week Prim been-In this Vicinity the past week while next week we have the annual perform- The itlsh School Girls, booked for the Kelson ance » >>J' the Mask and Wig Club of the Unl- rheatre. the last half or last week failed to vewlty of Pennsylvania. appear, tbe company having disbanded.. .... LniWTJiUT Street.Tiikatrk (NUon k Zlm- "laue Cod Folks," wblcb was to have ap- mermau, managers).—The prosperous en- neartd at Court Square 29. bas canceled, as gagement of Frank Daniels, In "Sergeant the show Is not to be produced this season. Bl ' u , p - , came to a close laat week, and this Andrew McLeod appeared at Poll's *J{* begins a fortnight's engagement for made for "Simple Simon Simple," which la to he produced here, by Nixon * Zimmerman. In a. few weeks: Burt Howard and l.eona Wand, Jerry Sullivan. William II. Mack. Mac lliclps, Uattle Arnold. Trlxle Cadis. Fred Clare. H. S. Austin. May Orlftlth, Ma- nclla Taschr, Jeanne Solomon, William K. Chamlierlalu, Horace Wright and diaries IngulUsUy. s INttabwric—At the Nixon (Thos. K Kirk Jr., msnnzeri "Ben llur" began Its second week April 17- The bouse Is sold out for the week, Itoger* Brothers 84.-20. New alvin (Harry Davis, manager).— The Uarry Davis Stock Co. will present "The llply City" 17-22, Last week, "The Two escutcheons" brought out tbe patrons In largo numbers. The cast Included Annie Irish and Charles Ttlchtnan. Next week, "Trilby." with Sarah Truu, formerly lead- ing lady of the stock company. Duoi'BSN'R (McNulty k Gullck, managers). —"The Silver Slipper" 17-22. Last week. Mason and Mason did fairly, well. Stella Mnyhew. In 'The Show Girl/' 24-29. i Irano (Harry Davis, manager).—Bill week of 17: lienry Miller, Qulgley Brothers, Toby Claude, Howard's ponies. Charles Mil- flare. Monroe, Mark and Lawrence, Leigh Brothers, Splasell Tiros, and Mack, John Le Clair, Kara and Stetson, Brazil and Brazil, Itlrli and Harvey and the kinctograpb. Laat week the house was packed at each, and every performance." Oavetv. —Dark this week on account of "The Country Girl" Co. closing. Last week "Smiling Island" played to good business, nnd gave a very tine entertainment. "Tbe Sleeping Beauty and the Beast" 24-28. Bijou (McNulty i Gulick, managers).-— •Wedded and Parted" 17-22. Last week "Tracked Around tad World" gave an Inter- esting entertainment. "Nobody's Darling" chairman; John C. Tansey, William J. Barry Tbotftsi -F- ■Cullen and James J. Cor- rlvean. The ledge will celebrate Its nut anniversary with a banquet at the Cooler ■Hotel,- May .6.. There Is a great deal of activity on tbe part of -those interested in- Bummer parks justiat urcsent. It has been decided not to lease Forest Lake, Palmer, this season, but instead,-tbe electric road. Is to continue to mamtgc affair*, and ChaB. E. Fish will have i-barge of the resort, while J. J. Flynn will do l lie booking of vaudeville features for tbe tncatre. The new owners of the Berkshire sir»et Hallway, are to continue to run Berk- shire -Park, 'Plttsflc-ld, and Fountain Park, Ileiusktonlr. bdtb of wblcb are to be looked after-bv Manager Page. Vaudeville will be run at'both parks. In srmc of rumors to tbe coQIrtry. Brookalde )»ark, Orange, will be operr for-tlle Sumuler. Supt. W. 1>. Smith, ot- the Albol nnd Orange' Street Kallroad, snnouneea that the theatrical season will <in*n Juno'12..... .George Carorl Is with the advance forces ot■ FocepnughSells Bros. , i - » _ . ■ W'dr>e*iite>r.—At the Worcester Theatre (Jas.'f. Hoi*. reglUent manager) the follow- ing arc booked: .April 19, "Woodland:" "Buster . Bfuyn"' 20, Dockstadcr's Minstrels 'Si. - Last .weelt "The Sign of the Crosa,'.' 10, 11,'hidfair/ returns. Grace (Jeorlfe waa well ^SSS}?.--*? .? Pl .¥v fe c .^v 0 ' Si? r v?' Schleslager, marjagcr).—Howard Hall 1 Ktiddcsa-Tbe Counterfetttrs" U>. The New pe ^iag this week.ln "Tbe Millionaire L Wk Players Will «!»« the Ijomtnei.- season K ,. * Dd , uU , aBtl011ttced w tne Rnt May.lu, undeKtrle mahagement of Messrs. presentation of this melodrama. "T.ie "ftKAirlSJSii. ,«i,„. * B.A „,.„« ward Son" played to excellent business .„„. JSgNtSg. "A^riloner^ War ' ffSiSSSg^ ^ """^ ness continues large with every promise of many moro weeks of profitable patronage. Casino (Ellas. Kbenlg <fc. Lederer, mana- gers)-.—I-ast week's perfoimances of "The Sambo Olrl." by Kva Tangaay and her com- pany, met With favor at this house, and tbu audiences throughout the week ' were both large and enthusiastic. The performances are continued throughout this week, with the return ot "Smiling island" announced to follow. . Pabk Tmrathe (F. g. Nixon-Xlidllngcr, manager).—The current attraction at This house Is- Arthur Dunn, In 'The Runaways," "(iulncy Adams Sawyer" ceded a profitable engoj-ement last week. Next week brlngrt Thomas E. Sbea and the first production of "The Great Adventurer." National, Thkatbe (Joseph M. Kelly, man- ager). ^-"In the Shadow of Darkness'' holds tbe boards at this house this week, while tiext week brings "tier First False Step." The puii-ons turned out In force last week for the performances of "The Gypsy Girl." Grand Opkra Houbh (G. A. Wegefarth, manager).—"The Awakening of Mr. Plpp," presented by Charley Graperlii Rnd his com- pany, last week,' seemed very much to.the llklni; of the patrons of Ibis house, for they tilled tlie house Ht each performance. This week "Arizona" is tbe bill. Next week, "The Seminary Girl." Bu.vi;i's Ascii Street Theatre (M. ,8. " is ap- Detec- .. local presentation Of this melodrama. ''Tile Way- Ward Son" played to excellent business last liens. The Hummer stock companv, headed by Malcolm Wlllltims, will open Its eugUKc- ment with J 'TMe Liars," 24.. . ' i'AiK (AIL T. WUton, manager).—Week <j( 17:-"Jametf 1. Moflbd,' CheVldaVh SlihiWon, Killpli CiimQilngs atid eorripany, Three Ma- teenos, Tiiivullo, tbo NortSHes, Heiiry .T. Waltt Ahd' tie blogfapli. Ndfa Biyes marie a dvcldM lilt last week. Business continues excellent.' '•- '■ I'aUai.'l';— Week of IT thl> Merry. Wldbws Bilr(c6dlier«. -Tho olio includes: O'Brien and llelfnont. tthodes and ItlleyV Chaa." F.. Dicker- son, 'James arid Babe Twlv 'and' Nelly L>e Grasse. Wrestling on Wednesday and Fri- day, Kbd amateurs, Thursday. Fall River.—At The Academy of Music (CaUn & Grant, managers) the Fenlirirg Stork Co. put-In.a profitable week April 10-15, and give general Katisfacllou. Corinne :Kun- kle Co. \\-tl, exeunt "18, when "Babes In Joyland" comesi Wlllon Lai-kayc 25, "The Filibuster'! 2H, "The Awakening of Mr. Plpp" 28. Kellar 21). Ker, -manager).—Tho,current offering atjhls ouse Is. Billy Clifford, In "How He Won Her." The announcement for the comlrig week Is "Sign of the Cross." "A Haco for Life" was welt patronized last week. GiRAHb AvKNtK 'Tkea-iiie 1 Miller <fc Knuf- nifltr, Thunagers).—The patrons were out In forte last week, and t bey appeared to eujoy ^mcnsely i.ttte i^rforulances of "Sis Hbp- l;ins.'"by Rose. Melville nnd cotauauy. Dur- ing the present week the • Russell Brothers hold the boards, presenting "The Female De- tectives." "Princess Cblc" next week. ilAnv's New Thmthk (John W. Hart, manager).—Mamie Fleming continues to bold the boards at this house this week, present- ing "Carmen." Her performances last week of "The -Way to 'Frisco" were heavily pat- rotilied and • thoroughly appreciated. Next week brings "The llanrh Knur." FlMlKPA.t'UK'K Tiikathk (Miller * Kauf- niaji,' manngers).—"»Hza" Is being presented this .weelf by Eugeble Blair and her com- pany. "Charlotte Corday" was admirably jireseuled by tbe same star and company Kjipibe " (E. J. McCullougb, manager).— 'The Gunner's Mate" 17-22. I^tst week "Darkest Itiwsla" did well and gave a good show. Barney Gllmore 24-21). " r *' Avenl'i; (Harry Durls, maaager). — The Avenue Dramatic Co. prescnls "Ten Nights In a Bar Room" 17-Z2. last foeek "My Part- ner" brought out large patronage. "Tbelma,' first time In Pittsburg, 24-25). AiADBitr or Music (Harry W. Williams Jr., manager).—Carr's Thoroughbreds wesk of 17-22. Last week tbo Cherry Blossoms gave a good entertainment, and the olio was an especially entertaining feature. The Bo- hemian Butlcsquers 24-2V.. • * LauciMter.--.At the Fulton Opera House (Chila. A. Teckcr. manager) Hose L'Oghlan, In ."Dlplomae/," badii good bouse -April 10. B,th«! Barrvmore,,in "Sunday." drew a large audience 14. "The Fr)rtutic Hunter" dirt well 15: "The Prlneeiw Clilc" 18. "Girls Will Bo Girls" 20, Lyman'Holre's moving pictures 22. Family (Ed. Mozart, manager).—Current attractions Include: Stlnc and Evans, Chas. McDonald, Will Dofkray, Four Emeralds, Marlon.and Deane. Eddie Cassady. Roof Gasden- (J. R. Peoples, mauager).— Season opens 24. First week's bill Includes the Magic Kettle, Clnderella-Up-to-datc, Ital- ian Trio, Olxon and Anger, the Misses Dei- berg, Great Chick add kthetbgrapn, etc. Noteb.— Walter A. Halbach, of 'The For- tune Teller" Co., visited his home while here with his company'15.' The 8lg Sautolle and Welsh Brothers' United Circuses arid Menagerlfes are heavily blllM for their opch- Ing, at Mcflrain's Park, April' 24-27. Trie paraphernalia Is ait entirely new and aa ex- cellent prograrntrte has been prepared. » ' ■ ' Serantoiii—At the Lyceum (A. .T. Duffy, rrunascf.) "Mlas Bob.Wb'lte" April 17. Nat M. WUIs came;. 14,' to a good house. Rose 4'ojttlitai, lh "Diplomacy," 10, wis well re- ceived.. • !. • ■ : ■ ArfADtsiv (A. J. .Duffy. Bianogcr).—The Klfta Rrtjwn Co.. week of 17.' "Oullio Bridge at Midnight." 1,1-15, tame to good houses Mtatt'(Alf.'G. Harrington, fflinaifer).—Tlie Rori Tons 17-in. Fred Irwin's t!o. 20-22. Tlie Koke IIIII Folly Co., 13-15, played to Otic houses. . , ..CbhiiT .SoKabb . (H. R. Kcllejr. manager).— The llorllraer Srlow Co., in "The Holy City," week of I". VThc Prisoner of Zehda," week of 10, was received by largo and appreciative audiences. . •' ' SilLBbY's BtJott (C. R. Cook, manager).— last week, and.brought liberal patronage and Last ; week's business was satisfactory. BUI applause. "Carmen la underlined for the week"-of 17 Clara Ballerina.' Mr. and Mrs. Nell T.ltetifleia. Harry V. Fltzgerafd, (he Em itmlllojj, Gorman and West, Hughes and llaielton, Mildred Hanson and the vltagraph. Vsiidevlllc will then be discontinued until September,' (he Bufrlnton Stock Co. opening April 24 for the Summer, the opening bill being "The Land of the Cajuns." Canto; (At. Hayncs, manager).—This house closed Its season last week. Nrkixoiilmn (D. It. Baffin ton, manager). —Good business rilled last week. BUI week "f 17: Carroll and Raker, Geo. Wbalen, Hrlgcs and Hazard, the Grahams and Vila- graph. ■ . , '. » Lynn.—At the Lynn Theatre (F. G. Har- rison, manager) the Jem SlcAulilfc Stock < p. came April 10, and did a fair business. nhc Pholan Slock Co. 17, for the week. 'Rnwer Brown" 24, "The lailbuster" 25, Tbe Show Girl" 20, Dockstader's Minstrels 2i. "Tho. Pit" 28, "Peck's Bad Boy" 20. Manager Harrison will, open his Summer seasonwith bis stock company May 22. and this will be headed by Florence Hamilton and J. Frank Burke. The company will pre- sent two plays each week, and Manager Har- rison' will feature It with a big specialty act for a'lieadllner. . . Otsu (C. W. SheAfe, manager).—Business continues fair. Rill week of 17 : Holies and Jan Dcrhoff. Annand Mclnotlc, Wally Clark, utiles and Wesley and Thomas and Payne. Salem Tiikatrk, Salem (G. If. Cheetham. iitHoager).—Tbo K. V. Phelan Slack Co. did g<»od business week of 1,0. "Ward k Vokea 1<. Colonial Slock Co. 10. Notb —Bert Goldthwaltt. nianaoer ot the Gem Theatre, coming week. STASDAnn Thkatri: (Darcy * Speck, man- agera:—The stoi'k company at. tills bouse Is this week appearing In a spectacular produc- tion of "Devil's Island," while "I*>rd Ed- ward." n melodrama new here. Is In rchearsnl for the comlug week. Kxcellenl perform- ances of '"ITie King of Tramps" were given Inst week, and they were thoroughly appre- ciated by the tilled bouses. Saakk's Bijou Theatre (Carl Saakc. mBn- nger).—The German stoi'k company Is this week appearing In "Love's Carnival" and "Luck with Women." Kk irii's Nkw Tiikatrk (H. T. Jordan, resident manager).—The patrons continue tn keep this house tilled each afternoon and evening, and the appreciation of the line vaudeville performances is shown by the liberal applause bestowed. This week's pro- crummc Includes: Mary Sbaw and company, In "The Silent System;" Homer B. Muson and Marguerite Keeler, the Three Kcatons, Ullleltc's dogs, Lucy Uurkc, Ssm Klton, I'lercc and Mulzee, Wm. II. Wlndom, Rice Family, Dick l.vnch, Wood and Ray, V. P. Woodward, Del Vines and tbe biograph. Bon Ton Theatuk (Bon Ton Amusement. Co., managers).—This bouse Is closed during (ho current week. The vaudeville perform- ances were well attended last week. Eikvknth Strkbt Opkra Hochh drank Dumont, manager).—"Get Itleh quick,' "Na- poleon at Wanamaker's" and "The Tradloit Stump Grocery" are all continued this week, and with the new songs and gags Ihey MM up a very attractive programme. Last week s audiences were of large sIkc and they tho- - " " „i„_» rouEbly enjoyed the performances. ,^e wr?tes y fr?n5 8 LVCKU.t THBATM! fjoUii O.Jmmm ■ 'IV w H2i rl 15„ 8 agerl— EnUrtaldment Is. provided this w man- eek Hnrrl.bnra—At the Lyceum (M. Hcls, managed business continues very gratlfvlng. Mlllati Itnssell drew a fair sized audience April II, and "The" Volunteer Organlkt" had good business 12. A baseball team connect- ed with" this company defeated the All Stars bv a score of 14 to 8. Thn week closed with Kthol Barrj'more, to good business. "Tho Fortnne'Toller" 17, 18, "Princess l.hlc" IP, "Miss Bob White" 20, "Girls Will Be Girls" ,,., ... ..... , ... frrnRji House (M. Rels, manager).—The .liiincs Kennedy Co. drew big houses week of 10. "flic Innocent Maids 17-10, "A Guilty Coneclcnce" 20-22. Notes. —The cirrus season will open here May 1, 2, with the Sig. Uaulclla k Welsh Brothers' Show... , I'bll Harris was hero 10, nnd Vic Woodward 15... .The Barnum-Bnlley Show- comes May 2t) Veruo Churchill is putting.his Dreamland Park la shape for opening on Decoration Day.. Paxtang Park, with Felix M. Davis, maaager, will open May 27. « Altoona.—At the Eleventh Avenue Opera House (I. C. Mlshier. manager) "Tho Volun- teer Organist" pleased a full house April HI. "The Strollers" bad a big house 11. "The Girl from Kay's" drew a full house 12. The Black Crook Burlcsquers, 13; "I,ord Chum- ley." II, and "Why Girls Go Wrong," 15, pleased. Coming: "Girls Will Be Girls" IP, Innocent Maids ifl. "Out of tho Fold" 22, •Two Married Men' 1 24. Noti:. —The old buildings on Ibo sllo of Mlshler's new Twelfth Avenue Theatre arc being rapidly removed, and work on tbo ex- cavation will start In a few days. Kan (on .—At the Able Opera Rouse (W. K. Detwlller, manager) Do Wolf Hopper, la "Wang," played to good business April 11. West'B Minstrels. 12. enjoyed fairly good lmslness. Due: Maude Adams 25, "MissRob Will to" 27. iJAiiKL-M & Baiijsi'h Ciacu8 will show May 5. s "«t le Is 1 ToJated In St JosVnh Mo agcrlT-Kntertaldment Is, provided this .week W«!Ha.,..port._At tbe Lyremlng, Opera where i.e i« S V J»1S i? ■ ■ •- " "***' U0 " bv Ihe New Majesties. In a varied bill of House (L. .T. Klsk. manager) Hadle/s mov- > Ing pictures pleased a fair house April 10. engaged Kevr Pedford.—At the New Bedford hurlesflue and vaudeville. The Merry Maidens furnished good fBre last week, and were rc- f^taV^sEKfca* \ tn S-, >''W Hcdtord fflin ied with largo patronsge. t«m.- r. Cross, manager) Flynn Stock Co. Tiiocahkro (Flovd Mumon, manager).— I'lllM. In MnH li,„l,u. l>,ll 1H.I-. Cmni" .. ' *"1. ' """ » * _ "• U_J I.... —X.1, I.,- Jehl s .laps, Gracio Kmmctt. Cal Stewart Ht UDgc Brothers. Mr. and Mrs. Ale*. Beran, the Beanos, Milt and Maud Wood and vita- graph. . . iTKiia.—Mrs. A. d. Miller, the popular treasurer of the Nov Bedford Theatre, has sertired "The Awaktnlng of Mr. Plpp" for her annual benefit Bdna Earlle Llndon, of the Flynn Stock Co.. formerly leading wo- man of Hie local Summer stock company, had i big reception during her week's engage- ment Tlie Summer stock company opens its season, at ITatliawsy's Theatre; onMuyS. s Lawrence.—At jthe Opera House (Grant A Csbn, managers) tho. James H. Hunter t>tock Co. held the boards week of April 10, t» fair lmslness. Rooked: "The Filibusters' 1 IT, "Tlie Fnlnl Wedding" 18, Ward and J "Ms 111, "Hake* In Tuvlniid" 2tl. "Husier llr<i»-H" 22. Colonial (Weber it Hnsb, managers).— hold the boards. Ninth ano Aiich Mlskisi (C. A. Hraden- burgl), manager). : —The ossltled man con- tinued to be the main attraction at this house where large crowds were In attend- ance every day last week. Tbe Alabama Minstrels are still furnishing entertainment, and In the theatre an excellent vaudeville programme Is given. Notes. —Frsnk Kelly, nsslstant treasurer at tho National Theatre, has a benefit at that theatre Friday evening, 28 'Hie Phila- delphia Orchestra had Its moat successful seasou last Winter, and the executive com- mittee has decided to renew contracts with FiiU Scheel and practically all ot tbe mem- bers of the orchestra, thus retaining ebe same personnel The company playing "A Country Olrl" disbanded here, after tbeir pngniteinenl nt lh» Casino. The business done liy Ihe company here was excellent, but It Is understood that 11 wns poor on the roncl. Tbe tollvwlug eugugcuieuls have becu .Tie Isle of Spice" was well patronized 11. May Irwin thoroughly delighted a large au- dience 12. "Queen of tho While Slaves" 15. Chicago Slock Co. week of 17, "Girls Will Be Olrl«' p 24. Loin miila.—At the Columbia Opera House i John R, Ilisslnger. manager) "Qulncy Adams Sawyer" had good husloess April 10. Inno- cent Maids Ruriesquers 15, "Babes in Toy- land" 20. "Miss Bob White" 21, Nat U. Wills, In "A Sun of Rest," 34. ♦ . « . » ,: MAl'DB 1'Ctl.V, Who Is well known throughout the countrv because of her (pielltlcs as an actress anil her personal charm, is pictured on our front pago Ibis week. New 1'orkers are familiar With her work In the numerous productions In which she has appeared here, and tbo press has been warm in Its praise of bet. Miss Kealy appeared In the metropolis last season as leading lady for Robert 1111 Hard, In "That Man and I," and also played In the brief run of "Hearts Courageous," Her most Important Ptigr.Kement recently was n» R. 8. Wlllsrd's lending lady. . ' " • ' » WtXiW* Urhiobb has closed her Minneapo- lis, allnu., engagement. Miasouni. 81. Loul*.—The admirers of John Urow will-have an opportunity of seeing lilni In "The Duke of Kllllcriukle," at thu Olympic this week. "Mother Uoosc" comes to tbe Cculury: "Mrs. Wlggs. ot Iho Cabbage I'Slch. to the Gnrrlck; "My Wife's Family" received Us Prat local presentation nt Iho Grand: "Nellie, ihe Ncwsfftrl," Is at llav- lln's: "Over Niagara Falls" nt tho Im- perial: tho Dainty Duchess Co.. at tho Standard; "Tho Holy City," at the odeou, and the USDs 1 vaudeville at Ibn Columbia. oi.TMi'ti: (P. Short, manager).— I), S. W'li- lartl April 10-15. The extraordinary versa- tility of (be gtar was well displayed In the range of characters presented. Mr. Wll- lard's own nrrangemcut of "J>>ni Pinch" was the most popular bill uf the week, nnd scored Immensely. Big business ruled. John Drew 17-22. . CEMTurur (C. S. .Cavonaugh, ailing mana- ger).—This week, the big spectacular pro- duoujon of '.Mother Goose.' .Last week, "Checkers." Thomas W. Ross, Kntherlno Mtilklus.-Lydla Dickson. Harriet Worthing- ton, David Brabam Jr. and M. Hemlock did clever work. GAxrICK (J. J. Bliubcrt, resident niana- KerL—TWa week. "Mrs. Wlgga, of the Cab- ago Patch." Last week, "Tho Royal Chef" did fair business. Odkom (U M. Crawford, manager).—This week, "Thn Holy City." Ust week, "Trilby" was fascinatingly presenting by Mr. Craw- ford's excellent company, w. V. Carleton, Georao Parker, 11. P, Rogers, Kvclyn Vrttighau, Maud f<ovo and Marlon Pollock Johnson were happily cast Big business ruled all week. Giuku. Opkra Housr (John G Sheehy, its rrand tiiiANii opkra HQVsn (John ll. stieeii, local manager).--"My Wife's Family" th week, Last week Billy Van, In "Tho Krran Boy." Sullivan, Harris fc Woods aavo the show an especially lavish setting. Mr. Van scored heavily. Big business ruled. CdtrcAtBiA. (Frank 'J'atc, mahager).—This week: Prcvost and Provost, Smith and Ful- ler.' James F. MacDonald, Armstrong and Holly, Lavlnc and Walton, tho McConne 1 ! Ulsters, Fay and Lola Dnrbycllc. the Bowery Nowsboya* Quartette, Wilson and Do Mon- vllle, Shields and Panl, and the klnodromn. Lnst week Lulu Tliels, singing soubrctte, si-ortd splendidly. Standard (Leo Rolrhenbach, manager).— This,week, Weber's Dalnly Ducbcss. tAst week Fulton's Jolly Grass Widows drew crowded ■ houses all week. The two burs lesques, "The Widow's Wedding Night" and "Down thn Line,":are capital. In the olio were: Suits and Moore, Charles liurkliardt. Carleton add Term. Gruetand Gruet, Miillln and Corel II, Jeanetto tJiilchurd. Til lie Store, Mily Yulr and Alice Moscr. It was a great show and big business was done. Monday night. Leo KelcJienbavh, the affabtri'and en- ergetic manager of this popular house, will b*°"bencflted" •• - Imperial (D. I,. Uussell, local manager).— "Over Niagara Falls" this week. Last week "Hsi-aped from Sing Sing." Frederick Mon- tilgtic, the'leading man, proved himself to bo ufi actor of unusual versatility. During the progress of the play he appeared In-soven different chafaetei-leutlons, every ono of which was a carefully studied effort and widely differing 111 type In the support the foRtrwIhg deserved especial mention: Udw'n S,'Phillips, Charles.R. Burrows, Walter Ver- non, Ann Miagleton, Margaret Kohrko and Miss Fredericks. dttMi . (0. T. Crawford, manager).— Ths-.weok, Hilly Kersand s MliiHtrcls.. Last we*K, "Mldhlght In New York." Tne cdtt)- pa'rty, presented the play In a manner that utdmped It bh onli of ilic best tliftl Is pfo- BoUtliig melodrama. . . .• IIavliN's (Wni. Gin-en, manager).—"Net- tle,tho News Girl" this week. Tho scefllc utltl'electrical effects are said lo bo hetl0r than the ordlnufy, and Iho cast la ihbsl ex- cellent. ' .Gt.oiu; til. K.nicc. niaiisger).— Bill lust we^k: Cherry Slslcrs,. the Herrnmnns, Agnes iMtllutidH, l.iiln llreaselmitriH, Bally I.eOn, the Sl.etroiiolltan Quartette and theklnctogruph. Good buslneis. •'• • JlnrMbWAV (II. 1*. Hill, local inanagcr)i— Malsdh Bros." moving pljitures 111-10, "Hap- py Hoollggh" 18, "llie (stir, of Splco" '.III. Gkkuan (Helnetnan & Webb, managers). —"Der Doppclgaenger" ("HIb Double") 10. M«rli> V/ellliolin, character actress, was bene- fited oti this occasion. . . Hamii.an's, Park (E. W. Handlan, nmna- P)--April 24, Carl llagcnbeck's Circus;. ay 1, Foropaugu-HcIlK United Shows. B Kansas Gits'.-- At the Willis Wood i Wogdward k Burgess Amiisemein Co., liutn- ngers), last week. Savage's Kugllsh Grand Oileru Co. gave "IioherlgFln." "Tahnhsusef," "II Trovatore;*' "Carirwn," "La Bohemc," "Othelio" and "1m. Tows," to largo audiences. Madame bctuimunn-llrlnk and Paul GUraorn divide week of April 17, "Mrs. Wlggs, uf tbo Cabbage Patch," 24-20. Grand Ol'KRA IDil'sk (Hudson k Juilali, iiianagcrs).—Last week, Nun nolle Comsloclt and u splendid supiwriliia; company gave ono of tne best performances of "The Crisis" ever witnessed hero. Business was splendid. William II. Turner, In "David Hurum," 17- li'i, "Texas" 24-20. Oiti'iiEi'M (Martin Heck, mauager).—Ex- cellent houses last week. Bill week of 17: Delta Fox. In her pleasing specialties; Pow- ell's electric marionettes, llio Four Sensation- ill Uolscs, In their wonderful casting act; Geo W. Day, Godfrey and Henderson, La Vlne-Clmaron Trio, and Lea Alilas. (i'ii.lih Ot'Eiu HoiiHc (Iv. S. Urlgham, man- nger).—Last week "More to Bo Pitied Than Scorned" drew good bouses. 'i;hls week, "lla- caped from King Sing." Next week, "For Fame and Fortune." AfuiToKit.'H ( Woodward ft llurgcss Aiilitsc- ment Cu., managers).—The Woodward Stock CO. was warmly welcomed last week. A lino performance of "Tbo Christian" was given All tho members of the company did excellent work, add, Judging from the llrst week's business, the company Is duo for a, long run. 'lliln week, "Shenandoah." '"Tbo Bella of Richmond" next. Ckntoiiy (Jos. Barrett, manager).—Last week.the Fay Foster Co, burlcsoued In a man- ner that, brought Joy to tho audiences. Tills week,, Fulton's Jolly Grass Widows. Dainty IMriKM Co. 24-20. Ci.im'luiniis.— Htewurt Muslin and Jack I moil, known la vaudeville as Polk and Collins, are resting In the city. Thcv were entertained lust week by Dreunon and Mor- een, -who wore formerly a well known acro- batic teum. Polk aod Collins open In Minne- apolis 22, and piny one week In Oinuha, und then come to Kansas City...'. ..Hoffman and I/imliard are rehearsing a new sketch, en- titled "Fishing for Miss Fish." written for them by Harry Jackson. They open at Leavenworth May 7, play at K. C. 14, and then go to tbo coast. J. T. (Doc) Porter and wife leave here next week to Join tho Mundy Carnival Co., which opens at Tex- urkona May I. Miss Murphy, thn famous gold toothed monkey, accompanies them. Co.. urovid an excellent allrHcllim week of o, nnd crowded houses ruled, "Tun Younger Rrolhers" week ot HI. cuvKTAi, (Frrd Casmon. inaiiagarl-—• Hns'ness last week was highly HHllsfaolory Weck of HI: ls>ulo HateH, Mario, Hatch Bros . tlie Fries Sisters, La Drew aud La Zone, null Ciisuihu's moving pictures. < > ■ HHODi: ISLAND. St. .Joseph,—At tbe Lyceum Theatre (C, V. I'bllley, manager).—t'sderewskl appeared for the first time April l'j, and drew a large and very appreciative audience, Panl Gil- mote. In "The Mummy and Ihe Humming Bird." did well 13. "David llariim"Mill, Savage's lOngllsh Opera Co. 18, "A Trip lo Kgjfit" 22, ''Escaped front Slug Hlng" 23,24. OnniKi.'M (Woodward k Burgess Amuse- ment Co., inunsgers).—The chasc-Llsicr Stock Co. opened a line week's engagement 1), and gave n gixal nerfcirinance of "A Itim- nwny Mulch" to ralr returns. "Slrlckcu lllln.I'' Is the bill Hi. Lvim: (It. Waiter Vun Dyke, mnnnger).— "A Life's Mistake," by tbe Van Ojko Stock rung of tbe engagement of William Com lelglt and Florence Rockwell. 'I'bese ne principals open 17, In "Borneo and Juliet." Providence,—-At the Provldeiiiii lipera House (!•' II. \Vcndel«i1isi'.(cr. uiaiiager).-. George M. Cohan. In "Little .Iiilinule Junes," played to good business week of April It*. House dark 17-111. "Woodland" plays a -re- turn engagement 20-2'.'. "Pegky from Paris" and May Irwin will divide week of 2-1. KMPtm: (Spitz & Nathanson, managersi. —George Sidney. In "Busy I ray," pleased week or 10. "Confessions of u. Wife" 17-22. "Ulght Belts" 24-211. Imi'L'iiiai. (Wendelicliaefer. Sullx k N» tbanson, uianagera).—"Our Roys" was given by the l'rovldeme Dramatic Stork Co. in 15. during tho Interim between the departure of Malcolm Williams, Florence Heed anil others of the old company, and the begin- ning of the engagement or William Court principals open Khith'h (Chas." Lovouberg, umuagcr),- Tho closing week of the seuion, t7-'J.', pre srnts: Peter F. Pulley and his ICIghl Lulu Girls, In "The Police Inspector;" Mr. unil Mrs. Howard Trucsdell, |u "Auut Loiilsn'S Advice:" Cellna Ilolie, tho Umpire Comedy Four, "A Night In Venice, tho Tltrco "Vos- enrrys, Cook and t'llulou, Ullln Young ami Brother, Itrlolso JOrdenals. Lillian Shaw. Waller Daniels, the Pryors, Bennett aud llicii, Araminta aud Burke. Park (W. J. I'lluley k Co.. managers).- - BUI for week of 17: Paulino Rhodes. Prince Athene aod Miss Le Brant, Roys anil Roberts. Juniper Bud Hayes, William II, llurke, and the Park Stork Co., In "Tbo School Maim," Westminhtkr (G. II. llstcheller, mann- ?pr).—Tim IxjiuIoii Belles gave a good show 015. Tlie Transatlantic llurlesipiers 17-'J2. » Woonsocket.—At (he Woonsockcl Opehi House (Josh K. Ogdcu. manager) "I'cguy from i'arls" 15, dark week of 17. 'Peck's Had Bo/" played lo fair business 11. Ilrln- dnmotlrq 24, "A Ulrl of (ho Slrecls" 27, "1110 Show Girl" 20. HUB (Jan. W. Conklln, manager).—The Transatlantic Specialty Co. week ot 17. Last week's bill enjoyed good nverngo business. i ' Newport.—At the Newport Opcrn Hutisn (Calm k Cross, uiniiugora) Corinne llimklu Slock Co. hud fair business April m-i.v Dales ahead : "Buhek In Toylaud" 17, "Wood- land" IS (return cngngement), Wlllmi Laik aye 21, "Arrah-na-l'ugiio" (iiiuulciir, re Mated)' 20. <♦■» LOttHIANA. Kim* Uiir>nua,—The Tula no Tlii'iilro (W II. Rowles, mauager) closed Hit season April 15, K. H. Sotlioru nnd Julia Marlowe rut nlshlhg tho H it ft l utiiiicllon. The stiirn ami thn splendid company answered ninny cur tain, calls. 'Ciikhckkt (W. II. ltowles, malinger),— "Hunnlng for Office." wllh a good comtstny. drew big bouses 0-15, "Vivian's Pupaa' IB- "". ""Grrbnwai.b (liy. Grcenwahl, ninnage'r).'— "Olieen of thn White Slaves," by Ihe Raid wfti Melville Stock Co,, had big buslnesm week of 0, and pleased. "A Iloyal Khtvn" 10-22. Git an p OriutA llniiHK (II. C. FiMll'tun, mini ngor).—The Grand Stock Co., after a most huceessfiil season of thirty-four weeks, closed 15, with "The Ticket of Leavii Man," and all tbo nlctubors scored heavily, Fahanta'm (Slg. Fa til ma, luiniiigcr).—Tile Dliilley-Aiibroy Co., In r«|ierlory. enjoyed g(«xi lmslness week of 10, and pleusutl. "Thil MWaaVni" 17-22. Inllli- (Dnvlos A U'litiinnu, inaiingers).— 'Hie Great Uifiiyeilu and his Show tuystl lied 0-lf), und won iiiiich nppluiiae. Tin* cbitlpatiy will rniniiln over for week of 1(1. FlUBNlill Ol'BllA IIUUHK. — "I'arslflll" U bimked for one itfrforiniitu-u 24. at Hdvnticcil prices, aud boats ui-u now neiilug at a pre-,' mlum. *• npi'JIK.UM (MarlIII Heck,p.'iiorul uianaguri. —Uood business ruled week of ll). Thu lillu of thn week were : "Lu Julio Tltisnuh," John Birch ami the Nichols Sisters. For week or 17 the bill Includes: Fergusim and I'asH more, Frederick Hunt. liustlnjiH nnd Burns, Hayes and llenluy. Mulio) McKliiley, "Pe wltt," the llnyniutid Musical Trio and new animated pictures. Notb.— A. tflo of hustling theatrical em- ployes uro at tbo New Orleans R. II. I'ark. Gus WfirrJer, former treasurer of Iho Or- phetini Theatre, la now secretary und treas urer ot tlle.New Orleans II. II. C, while Mor- gan' Dowllng und Pole Lutlerndo, known pro lesslonnlly UH the "Italian Count," of Ihe Tiilutio und i'rescout 'Jliculrtis, urn nfUclnting us ticket Bgculs. ♦ »» DISTRICT OF rOLl'MIIIA. W'o.hloitloii—At tho National Theatre (W. II. Ruploy, manager), this week, Muude Adums, lu "J'ixi l.itllo Minister." Last vim:k, Filna May. In "Thn Sclnml Girl," hud fair business. Frauds Wilson, In "Cousin Hilly," "4-20. CoMiltlllA (Joseph K. Lllckett, uiHIIMgeil. —•The curreut iillrnctlon Is Frank Daniel,,. In "Sergeant Hrtie." laist. week, Primrose's MlusltclM pluyed lo good sl/.eil Iioiihoh, "Tli'.i Slio-Gun" 24-20. I.ai'avi'.tj'b (liu .1. La Mid to, iiinunirer). - 'I'hlH week, Lolllu WIIIIbwh, lu "My *IV>iu bur Girl." Ijist week, "Princess C'blc r ' hud fnlc patronage. "Arl/nuu" 24-20. Acadc.my (J. w. LyoiiH, muniiger).--Thl« week, "Trucked Around Itin World." "After Midnight" had large audiences 10-10. "A Race for Life" 24-20. Ciiahu'h Miss If. Wlunlfred Dn Will, muiiuger).—Tills week : Amiln Ablailt, OcHTga W. MonMo, Chrlslo, Ihe wreslllng ls>nr; K«-k erl anil llerg, llurke aud liempsey, the Misw, 'I'obln, t^elpzig and tho vllagruplL llnslucs:: good. I.rt'hiiw (KuKCiin Kernuii, malinger).-- This week, the RoheiiilHns, Last week, Ibo 1'horoiiglibrrds had fair lmslness. Sum Do vcro'a Co. 24-20. 4 1 4 KArVHAs. Wichita.—At the Crawford IK, L. Mart ling, tnanuger) Lyman H. Ilowe'ri ino'doc nil lures drew a good house April 10. IVtil. H. Turner, lu "David Uaruni," plensnd it big buusc 11. Toi.kh Ai.'KiToiui'it (Toler k Sons, pro ?rioters).—Toler Slock Co. presented "Na ore's Nobleman," to uood sWd niiillnnce:;, week of 10. Lvnic (Lewis k Lake, managers).- -Douie las Stock C». opened for a si-skoh'm rim, l'i. in "North Carolina Folks." The bill will be changed twice each week. The people nre: James Godley, (irraldliie Oodlev. Chn». 1i. Douglas. I. N. Douglas, Jcauette iioiiglus, Iioretlu Mchoupo, Albert Palnu and tho Doug las Children. ' ChyhtaI/ (I^'wIh k Luke, inaiisgurs* -• Week of 10: Warrnii nnd lleiihlniw, Wilbur nnd Wright. Rlehnrd Wild, Jon For, suligi and moving plcliires. a X » F. K. I'Hofrroa Is at the head of n ayndl cate which contemplates the erection of a vaudeville tln-nl r,« lit Troy, N. V. If the project hi broiiglil to u successful Issue Mn< iilrtictilre will be built ill n cost of iilooil 925H.INHI, mill Will be provldeil Willi u ruof gurdeu. l < m U s I I-