The New York Clipper (April 1905)

144 TflE NEW YORK CLIPPER. April l. THE NEW YORK CLIPPER • » » THE FRANK QUEEN PUBLISHING CO.(Llm»td.) pnorKiKxoni. ALBERT J, BOHIE, Editorial ah d Bobinesb Maitaoh. SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1905. RATE8. Advertisements— f2.80 per Inch, tingle col- am n. Advertlsementa let with border, 10 ptl rent, extra. . StBSCRlPTIOIf. One year In advance, |4; fix montbj, $2; three months, «1. Foreign poatsge extra. ■Ingle copies will be lent, postpaid, on r> celpt of 10 cents. Onr Term* are Casta. TUB CLIPPEH la latued every Wednesday morning. The lost four (advertising) pagea (10 TO PRESS on Saturday at 11 A. u., and Ibe other pagea on MONDAY and TUESDAY. The Forma Closing Promptly, Tues- day, at 10 o'loek A. M. Please remit by express, money order, check, P. O. order or registered letter. All caBh en- closed with letter Is at the risk of aender. Address All Comniuuicatlona to THE NEW YORK CLIPPER, 47 West 28th Btreet, New York. Kegitterei Oolle Adirui, "Aotuobiti." 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All in qubst on- buoh should wbitb to tMorh wuom tiiby bkbk, IN CAB1 0» THH CLIPPER Post- Orrica, All lswdbs will IB ADVERTISED O.NU WEEK ONLT. If THB SOUTB OB 1 ANT ■THEATRICAL COMFAM IS BOUGHT, REFER TO 0UB LIST Or SOUTIS ON ANOTIISU I'AGE. WE CANNOT BIND SOUTH • X HAIL OB MLE OBArH. DRAMATIC. T. I)., Illinen.—We have no knowledge of tin; present whereabout h nf the piirly. Ad- dress a letter In our care and we will ad- vertise It lu Tub Ci.iri'Kit letter list. Mum. E. F. U, Atlanta, S. II., IhlUlscy, l). SI., New York, li M(.'<'., Cincinnati, N. II. U, Sun Diego, T. M. D., Brooklyn, Constant Rkaihm, .Newark, A. A., Morrlstown, hihI _ „ (I. It. B„ Avoadale.— Dm answer to T. D., above. C. II. P.. Lake City.—Address manager of the show. In cure of Tub Ci.ih'hii, nud we will advertise Ibe letter In Mir letter lint. INiiriiiEii.--"Eagle's Nest" paper In en- tirely exhausted. G. a.. New York.—Harry Snlllvnn hiRt visited Aiuerlen In IS'Ii, and bin lust New York I'llv appearance wns made at Booth s Theatre, Aug. flu-Sept. 18, of that your, lie died May It. I8H1. .1. K. E.—1. From $40 per week tip. 2. You cull not tell what can In! dime until you try. it. Address any of our music publish- ing advertisers. 4. Address the Enterprise .Music Supply Co., -Ill West Twenty-eighth Street, New York t'lt.v. J. M. D.. St. I.mils.—The meaning of Iho term Is uukiimvn to us. D'A. StsTKits.—We liuve not heard nf tho hand for some lime mid have no knowledge of lis whereabouts. A letter In rave of Tim Ct.iri'Kti nilghl reach the party. Mils. I,. II.. llliffillo.—Personal npplleatloil to the innnngerH Is the only wny. A IIKUIXNKU, Clinton.—.1. Miller, 204 West Twi'iilr-llili'd Street. New York City. V. V. M., Jersey L'lty.—See vaudeville routu list In this Issue.' Mas. S.. Denver.—Watch our rout.! list each week. "I.tlti'lrrv."—The show Is now exhibiting In Purls, France. (5. II. ,1.. Plymouth.—The company has been closed for some time. The parly Is not playing at present. t\ W. II.. Henry drove.—Address L. .1. K. Hell, IBM Third Avenue. New York filly. ,1. It. U„ Chicago.—Addriss (he Librarian of Congress, Washington, I), c, for all In- forinnlion ivgnriling copyrights. T. J. it.. Boston.—Adilress the parly ns per route In this Issue. Lli It F. II.. Brooklyn.—I. We doubt If there would be an ins'iilng In nn.v reputable resort, us n knowledge of music Is n e a w ii a iry. 2. From SI"' l»'i' week up. .1. F. 1!., Sun Antonio.—Jmncs A. Ilerue Is -orrert. A. A..l)rs Moines.—Address I', A. Hawkins, IIS Eust Thlrlcintli Slrc-.'t : or, I. Stein- berg, 211! Must Eightieth .Sheet; both Now yort lily. A. It. «'.. Wlrhllu.—Address Hie seeretiiry of Hie American Driininlle Club, New York City. II, Met'., St. Jolmsliury.—Any good gym- nasliitn. H. II. M.. Montgomery.—Address Hie iinin- iigor nf the Hieaii'u In your cliy lu which the eoiupnny played. L. (!.. New York,—1, Hilda Spong played the lending female role. 2. The Princess Theatre wns fnriucrly llorrninnn's Theulre. 11. A. II., Erie.--Watch our route list, or address parlies In raw nf 'I'm: Ci.tri'Ku, and we will advertise I lie letlers hi nnr letter llsl. O. F. II., Anderson.—A copyright Is good for twenty-right .veins ami. If renewed six months prior to Hie expiration of Ibis lime for fourteen years more, or forlv-two years in all. II. S. W., Toronto.—Wat eh our route lists. iiAsi:n\i.i„ .T. A., Mexico t'lt.v.—A loses. The New York National Lengtie tenm llulshcil Inst In the pcniiiilil nice twice hi the pnsl live yours. Olid- hi llioti ami ukiiIii hi llili'J. CARD*. 8. C Chlraejo.—It was a typographical error. The baud counts with clubs trump :i.'pii points, divided thus: ISO trumps, 80 kings, 00 qiieena, 20 diamonds, 20. hearts and 20 spades. With diamonds trump the 40 plnoenlo makes the total .11)0 points. L. H. & Co., Brooklyn.—He Is only com- pelled to show the openers. II. J. II., Brooklyn.—See answer to L. S. & t'o. J. r,. 8., Altnnnn.—B In right: the hands are dead bemuse Hie deck Is Imperfect. B Is also right In IiIh contention about the pre- vious bands. "KoirocK," New York.—B. Ih right. He must make the declnrntion that he lias "split" his openers. H. B. s., Newark.—A and B should cut the cards lor decide upon some other means), the winner In take first and the loser sec- ond prize. C and D should pursue the same course, aud the winner Is entitled to third prise. M. S. L.. Albany,—As both players nrc out. and neither claimed out before the tak- ing of- the Inst trick, the game should be extended to 1'iOh points. .1. I. Km Chicago.—A player ran always meld his -10 trumps before lie melds ino I rumps, but not nfterwurds linlesn ho holds the other klm; and iiueen of Irumpn. In your case, therefore. I he player wns entitled to meld the extra king and queen either be- fore or after melding HW trumps. A trick, of course, must be taken before each meld. Ciiiiipaiu:. — I. 1) can not count three for n run because the other t) had been played after llie .'. 2. No. TCHF. Si'tiiNo.—In 18IHI the Spring rneet'ng at flravesend Is'gan May IS, Thnt nt Morris Park began -May 31. MIS( cn.wiioi s. ('. K. M^.. Halt Lrtke City.—There were so many ennipl lent Ions over the contest that It is difficult lo determine Which wns legally elected. We. therefore, think It would be fair to decide Ihe liets off. A ScimciiinKit, Port Wayne.—We'hnve no knowledge of the gnme. OIH CHICACiO LIOTTER. Rag OfII OWN COIIKKSI'ONDENT. Wcsil-rll llur.llll. Of tlie Neiv York Clipper, Room Ti(fj, Aslilnnd Illock, CbleaRO. At the Illinois Theatre Manager Will J. Davis will present, for the fortnight alart- lug Sunday evening, March 20, "The Ilogers Hrothers lu Purls, this particular John .1. McNully lane being new lo Chicago. On Siiliirdny nlgbl, 2ii, Oeo. M. Colinn and Ills clever coninnny deimrled, after two weeks' ca- pacity business for "Little Johnny Jones." Powkiih' TiiEATUK (Harry J. Powers, mnn- nuer).—I-:. S. Willanl begins his last week on Monday nl«h(, 27, presenting "The Middle- man," for the first four performuuees : "Tom Pinch" Wednesday night, "Tho Brighter Side" Thursday night, "The Professor's Love Slory" Friday night aud Saturday matinee, and "David Onrrlck" on Snturdoy nielli. John Drew, hi "The Earl of KllHeraukle," will follow. Leon Wnebsner's (ierinnn stuck Co., from Milwaukee, has the house for Hun- day night, 2fi, ns usual. tiiiANK Oi'tuiA llni'HK (Hurry Askln, busi- ness inntiiigcr).—llzia Kendall begins a week of "Wentherbeiileu. llenson" Sunday night, 2i>, and will he succeeded, April 2. by .lames II, Powers, In "Una Toy," booked for a fort- night. Henrietta I'mminn closed tier three weeks of "Sweet Kitty llellalrs" Saturday night, after a Hiierenslon of enpiiclty houses. liAimiiK 'I'iikatiih. iSiiiu P. < lemon, busi- ness iniiniiKer).—"The Earl and the tllrl" enters upuu Us second week Sunday night, strong In favor, worthy of putrouage and seemingly In line for it long and prosperous run. McVtc'KEii'a Tirana. (Geo. C. Warren, business iiinunger).—"Iloiue Folks," wlilch was produced lieie last Sunday night, has won Imiucilliiic favor, mid Its iiidelmlte en- gngeineiiL gives promise of mueli proUt to .Its promoters, The presenting company lias come In for much commendation, and the play It- self seems to please Ihe patrons Immensely. SrtiPKiiAKi'ii TttRATKK (It. K, Ilarmeyer, business manuger).—Raymond Hitchcock, lu "The Yankee Consul," who prospered splen- didly during the past week, enters upon his Inst week Monday night, 27. Next Mon- day night Beu Grevt's Elizabethan plnyers take possession of the house for three weoks of Sluikespeurenti revivals, llvim & ltnu.MAx'K Tiin.tTiiK (Archie Kills, manager).—Joseph Hart, and t'urrle De Mar enter upon their third week, continuing "Mama's Pnpn" to splendid business. Mali- nger David Trull el. who represents Win, A. Brady, seems to luivo brought on uttrnctlon which lust suits the house, nud the two clever stars are revelling In their customary Chicago popularity. Al.'iiiTotiiDM TllKATKH (Mllwnrd Adams, manager).—The Metropolitan Opera House forces closed their week of grand opera Sat- urday night, after some business of record breaking proportions. "Piirslfal," nt Its ev- ening performance, broke the house reiwd, playing to Mil,0:i.". limes and his band tire hilled for two concerts next Sunday. April 2. Cheat N'oiitiikiin* Tiikatiu: (Fred ('. Kberts, business nniiiiiger i.—Johnny mid Kiniini Buy give us our llrst oiipartunllles lo wander with them "Down the I'lkc," opening Sundny.af- ternnon, 2ti, for n two weeks' ntn.v. It'ckel, Waumn and Wrotlte closed n prosperous fort- night of "Me. llliu iind I" on Salnrdiiy night. i,a S.u.i.i: Tiikatiu: (10. II. Mnckaye. busi- ness manager).—"The Isle of Hong Bong" seems to'huve conic to stay. Al. Sheun and the other popular members of the house forces are happily cast, and the show is giv- ing great snlisi'acllon. to caimilty business. CiiiTEittox Tiikatiu: i Bon M. (Bronx, busi- ness manager).—"Die Fatal Wedding" opens Sunday afternoon for the eusloinnr.v fourteen performances, with lierlrude Ilnyues and her "Choir Cclcstmi" billed us a special feature. During Ihe past week business was line with "Dangers of Working Hlrls." Ai.iiAMiuiA Tiikatiu: (Jmnes II. Browne, business miinagerl.—"The Lighthouse by Hie Sea" opinw for n week's eugiigeineiil Sun- day nflernoon. JO, to be followed by Barney llllmore, In "Kidnapped in New- York." Mur- ing llie pnst week cxcellenl business resulted from Ibe engagement of "I'hc lireut Automo- bile Mystery." Mam.owh Tiikattik. EiiglewiKiil (W. 1). Bussell, nmlinger).- Illiiiini-lcln's Imperial Stork Co. Is the uttraetloii here this week, opening Sunday afternoon, "The Lost l'liiu- dlsr." "King of Hie Desert" and "Slaves of the Mines" will be Ibe bills presented. Dm* lug the past week Daniel Sully appeared In "Onr Pastor," the play being then presented for the tlrsl (hue In CIiIcubo. AoAliKUV in- - Mfsic (Will. Itnche. business imumgerl.- Nina Morris Is featured lu "The (heal Aiilnmoh'lt Mystery" which Is the ill l tact Ion here, opening Sunday afternoon. iind siieceeillng ti week of gisid luisliiess for "A Race for Life." .Next week, Robert Fllz- sliinnons. Cui.rMiil s TiiMTin: I Weber Bros., innnii- gersl. -The at I ruction n|icnlng here Sunday iiflermsui Is "A Trip to Africa." In which John Lnrkhis Is feutured. During the pnst week "The Ninety and Nine" attracted splen- dlil business. ttl.tiir Tiikatiie (Wilt, Itnrlie. business man- ngerl.—Terry MWSovern closed a httsv wepk Saturday night, elvlng way to "The Flaming Arrow." which will hold Ihe stage for four- teen performances, starling Sunday after- noon. Next week, "The Wny of the Trans- gressor." Rrsii Trajplk Theatre (L'lh.nhcth Schro- ller, manager).—The Tlayers' Stock Co. will present "The I161y Clty' r this week, follow- ing n profitable week for "Mr. Barnes of New York,'' which ends Sunday night, 26. "Jane" Is Ih preparation. . / Peoitb'b Tiieatbh (Leslie Davis, mana- ger).—The Leille Diivls Hfock Co., headed by Joseph O'Mern and flra'ee Hllbert, are pre- senting n series of melodramas, to excellent business. "Hearts of the IRue Ridge," which ended the week Saturday night, 25, was par- ticularly attractive and well presented. HoWAiin'M Theatiir (Chns. W. fttirrlll, manager).—"The Ticket of Lenve Xlnn" Is the slock company hill here for the week starting Sunday afternoon. "Turned-Up," Inst week's bill, attracted line business. TiiiRTV-nnsT Htxeet Tiieatrb (Millie Willanl Nejson, manager).—May llosmer and her slock forces will be wen this week In "The Army Nurse," with "Knst Lynne" In 'preparation, l^ist week's hill wns "Fan ebon, the Cricket." Avkni'k Tiikatiik (CIuis. II. Marvin, mana- ger).—The Sam Morris Stock Co., bended by Willis Hall and Hlanclie I lazli-iun. were seen Inst week In "Quo Vadls." There is a week- ly change of bill here, nnd neighborhood pa- Ironage Is exclusively cnlered to. Olympic Tiikatrk (Abe Jacobs, manager for Kohl k Castle).—Opening Monday after- noon, 27: Madge Tarletou. Ben F. Imhoff, Lulu Tliclss. Bowery Newsboys' Quartet, Add Iloyt, Emerson nnd Omega, Fay and Loin Durbyelle, Don and Thompson, the Four Marvels, the Three tllensons, James P. McDonald, ltlee nud Cohen. Warren nnd (lordlier, Ihe Bedouin Arabs and Ueo. K. Spoor's klnodrome. L'ltK.'ACO fiPKBA Hni'SK <C. B. Draper, man- ager for Kohl Jit Castle).—Opening Monday afternoon, 27: May tirennell, Stoddard and Wilson, Hurry Brown. Williams and Mel- bourne, Luvltie and l.eotini-d, (leo. W. Day, Vernon. Snyder and Buckley, Sam Elton, Ford Sisters, the Hlrl with the Auburn llnlr. Murphy and Nichols, the Nelson Family, mid (?eo. K. Sissir's klnodrome, H.vvmabkht Tiikatrk (>Y. W. Freeman, manager for Kohl & Castle).—Opening Mon- day afternoon. 27: The Wilsons, Downey nnd Willanl. Iiacey nml Chase, Allen and Dehnnln, Lester and Moure, I'oy and Clarke, lilnns Iti hum and Uluns, A. 0. Duncan, 1'hvl- !ls Allen, Hubert llilllard anil company, Tyce and .lermahie, Alcldc Capltalne, nnd Ueo. K, Spoor's klnodrome. Sam T. Jack'b Theatbe (Sidney J. F.u- non. manager).—"Chamnngne nnd Oysters" and "A Warm Reception' are the slock com- pany llrst part and burlesque for a second week, starting Sunday afternoon, 20. Frank Finny, the producer and chief feature of the company, will lie the principal fun maker. In Ihe olio Don and May tlordon, Trnvelle, Lllllnn Landers, and Ileniilngs, Lewis nud Ilejinlngs will entertain. Tnocvnmio Tiieatrk (Robert Fulton, man- ager).—The Bowery IlurK-sipiers will furnlsli the current enterlnlnmeut, opening Sunday afternoon, 2U. 'iliey are sure of good busi- ness as the company has great popularliy locally. During the pnst week ('lark's Run- away (iirls gave n lively show to appreciative audiences of good size. Foi.i.y Tiikatiik (Robert Fulton, mana- ger).—Miner's American Rurlesipiers will be the current offering, opening Sunday after- noon for the accustomed fourteen perform- ances. During the past week Harry Bryant's Extrnvngumui Co. gave u line performance to excellent business. The Watermelon Trust scored particularly heavy In the excel- lent olio presented. Ci.auk Stiiukt Miisiti'it (Louis M. Hedges, manager).—Mobnmmeil. a Hindoo magician, will be Ihe curio hall feature. Other inter- esting nets will he sbown- by Axarls nnd Bonn, Impalement specially: Anno Stuart, song Illustrator: Al. Mastiff, ventriloquist, and a vaudeville show, brief but oft repeated, London Dime Museum (\V. J. Sweeney, manager).—There Is sure to be the usual In- teresting display at this resort for the cur- rent days, although the details arc not at hand. Business Is excellent. Aktbiisiatii. — kingllng Brothers' Circus have begun billing nnd otherwise advertising their season at the Coliseum, which begins April 8. and lasts until Master Sunday night. Martin Beck and .1. J. Murdock leave for New Y'ork Sunday to book attractions for the Western Association of Vaudeville Manngera My reference to lleeley and Murbu Inst week was unfortunate, as I had intended to mention iieeley and Meely, who are now filling vaudeville bookings in the West, booked here until Fall Will II. Barry and Charles II. Duflleld, who have been on the business staff of the Mnntelll Grand Opera Co. on Its twenty weeks' Pacific coast tour, returned to Chicago last week. Man- telll's season closed In Emmas City on March 18. Both Mr. Hurry and Mr. Duflleld will be connected Willi the executive stnff of the I'aln firework spectacles this season Viola Allen begins an engagement In "The Winter's Tale." at the Illinois, on April 17, following the Rogers Brothers. .. .Mrs. Flske will lie. nt the Grand Opera House, present- lug "Lenh Kleschna," April 17 Frank Kliinegnn, a Chicago newspaper man, Is work- ing upon a revision of "The Earl nnd the lilrl." Me linn comnleted Ihe first act Joseph Weber will bring his music hall stock company to the Illinois for a Spring en- gagement, following Viola Allen Anna Hoyd retired from '"Jlic Furl and the Hlrl." nt Ilia Garrlck. Saturday night, Violet noils replacing her. Miss HoIIh Is In turn suc- ceeded by Margaret Nellie, n Chicago stage aspirant "A Heart of Cold" Is the stock company bill at the Ciihnnet. South Chicago, this week The First Regiment llntul. direction of .1, 1\ llostrnwser, will he the musical feature ut Suns Souil I'urk this Sunnier, it Ir suld that Loriu .1. Howard will have Ihe nuinngemeut of the I beat re C. K. Eyles and the "Sweet Clover" Co. pnssed through Chicago on the lly hist Sunday, making n record breaking run from lies Moines, in., to piny flrnnil Itaplds. Mich Col. Whnllen. of Louisville; Cot. Butler, of St. Louis: Col. I'eiinessy. of I'lnclninitl. nud Geo. ltlfe and .fames Kermia. of Biilttinore. comprising the limuugci'M of the Empire circuit of "wheel" burlesque houses, held llieir iiiiininl meeting nl Troendero last Thursday Edward C. Haviimu has reliirned to the employ of the Western Vaudeville Managers' Associa- tion, in ihe Ashland Block, the firm of Day- man & (Backer having retired from llie repertory show business, permanently II. Slimton, manager of Helena Frederick, lias sent ine n very ntlracllve colander, ad- vertising bis coming opernt Ir slur Mose Gamble came on from New York last week, nnd Jerome licmlck joined him. coming In from Unroll, to further the music industry of the Reinlck Hem In Ibis vicinity The old Lyric Tlient re will soon he lorn down to mnke room for a mercantile building. This will eradicate one of the West side's oldest thciil ileal landmarks Neil Nye nnd Ills Whirlwind (ilrh left Chicago snlunlay to Begin u limr of the Hopkins houses at N'nshyllle. booked In Western vaudeville for several weeks Arthur Khertis arrived lu Chicago last week from his home hi Cincinnati, whither be went some mouths ngo to recuperate. He Is much Improved hi health, nnd Kherns and Cole will soon return lo vaudeville Tom ,1, Mor- gan, manager of Ihe Ciiiindhin Jubilee Sing- ers, was n caller at the Western Bureau of Tin: New Y'oiik Ci.it'i'Eti Insl Thursday, e« rnitlr for Ids Summer viu-allon nt his home In Oklahouin Territory Dell and l'otnhi are In Chicago for n few weeks Barney Rosenthal, treasurer of the recently burned Grand Opera House, Akron, C Is hi Chicago for a few days (leo. Claneey has engaged Nisi Nye fnr the Summer season, nud will presold him hi a revival of "The Man Behind," at parks and reaorta B. E. Gregory,, manager of l'nln's CMetja offlces, returned from Nash- ville a few days ngo, la which cltyjm cloaed contracts for the prodactlon of Palni ndw siiettacle, "Port-Arthur," opening ■»» " 11. B. Thearle, general maruiger *t tta Pain fireworks spectacles hi the'.Uiilted States, was In Chicago Inst week, m rmilc to New York from the New Orleans MariH Ciroa. . a ■» THE HOIXAJiD BENEFIT. Al! records for benefits were broken at the Metropolitan Opera llouae, afternoon of HW- day, Morch 24, when the monster testimonial to Joseph ,L Ilollnud wns given, with the nld of every manager and practlcully of every player la the city. .Many professionals cntae irom other nearby cities to ploy and to aid In Ibe work, nnd a star performance was given on Ihe stage. Remarkable prices were puld for sents, and programmes und flowers were sold In the lobby nt foucy prices, while candy and anything and everything that could possibly swell the fund for the unfortiuinte actor was disposed of by enterprising ac- tresses and their assistants. Mr. Holland will receive, after all expenses are paid, about S25.0IHJ. Taken nil In all, the testimonial re- flected great credit, upon all those concerned lu It, and allowed the world how Indefatigable the people of Ibe stage are in tbelr efforts to uld n stricken fellow player. Victor Herbert and an urchestra of seventy musicians opened the programme by playing selections from "linbes in Toy-land," and "It Happened in Nordlaod." Then followed "The Mu- sic Mister," a travesty upon "The Music Mas- ter," written by Edgar Smith and staged by Hugh Ford, In which the following players appeared : William Courtlelgh, George Ma- rlon, Alfred Hickman, William Darrens, Brnadon Hurst, Herbert Carr. Stewart Hrke, Sxtn Kdwanls, llnrry M. Blake, Morgan Co- man, Cluules Bowser, Charles Butler. Theo- dore Bemllx wns musical director. Then Mrs. I^slle Carter read Joseph Jefferson's letter to Mr. Holland. Next followed a fantasy, en- titled "The Frightful Prcdlcument of Sher- lock Hulines," in which uppeared William Gillette, Ethel Hnrrymore, Harry McArdle, W. R. Walters nnd Frank Andrews. Then Evle Oreen appeared In a specialty, ac- companied by John Lund. Joseph Weber und his slock company, Including Marie Dressier, May McKcnaie, Aubrey Bouclcnult, Charles A. Ulgelow nnd Frank Mnyne gave "The College Widower." Incidental to scene two. the football elevens from "The College Widow" and "Strongheurt" ap- peared. Frederick Truesdell led the first eleven, while the second eleven was headed by'Robert Edeson. After the Intermission Julian Kdwanls conducted a grently augment- ed orchestra In (.elections from "Love's Lot- tery." A playlet, by George if. Broadhurst, called "The Entertnlnment Agency," fol- lowed. In this appeared Lew Fields, Blanche Bates, Blanche Walsh, Amelia Bingham, Phoebe Diivles, Hat lie Williams, Francis Wil- son, David Wnrfleld, Dlgby Bell, Henry Dlxey, Jefferson D'Angells, Peter F. Daly, Henry Woodruff, Vincent Serrano, Joseph Coyne, Joseph Wheelock, WlHIuin Courtleigh, Robert Lorraine, William I'u arteney. Ernest Lnwford, Francis Carlyle, Hilda Spong, Nelln Bergen, Dorothy Hammond, Jessie Bitsley, Grace Ileyer, Louise Closser, Dorothy l>oniiell.» nud Dorothy J'cnnniK. In the course of Ibis sketch Prailda Wilson and Dlgby Bell nppenred In a scene from "Erinlnle." David Wnrfleld gave a burlesque Imitation of Srilflnl, nnd Jeff D'Angells and Battle Williams con- tributed singing numbers. The general stage managers were (leo. Marlon, Whichell Smith, Franklyu Roberts. Frunk B. Hatch and Lewis Hooper. The executive committee consisted of - Joseph II, Grimier, chairman : Arnold luilr, Joseph I rooks. Glen MacDonough, Dlgby Bell, W. 11. Gray, Henry II Dlxey, T. I). Frawley, Bernard Beinold, Clav M. Greene, Wm. courtleigh, Walter C. Jordan, George Marlon, Frank Worthing, James llahies. Hugo 'Poland, Henry Woodruff, Harry J, Evetull, IlugU Ford, Vincent 'Serrano, William Raymond. SHI, Fdward Alleles, Lewis Baker, John Grlllln, William Mcl.'on- hell, Frederick Perry, Victor Herbert, (.'ban- ning Pollock, Edward C. Unltt and Alfred Bradley. Tea was served in the foyer back of the parterre boxes by the following named members of Hie Twelfth Night Club: Alice Fischer, Amelia Bingham, Grace .Living- stoti Fiirness, Myrtle Winston, Eleanor Bohsou, Sallle Williams Rlegel, Vldn Croly Sidney, Clara Blootlgood, Louisa Drew, Genevrn Ingersoll Nosh, Dorothy Donnelly, Maud Mini roe, Derondn Mayo tireen, Ida Coaquest, Harriett Ford, ltuth Holt, Selene Johnson, Ina Hammer, Felice Morris, Minna Gale Haines. Leila Ellis Mc- Blrncy, Surah Perry, Elizabeth Tyree, Lon'so Galloway, Helen Ashley, Ada Dwyer, Mrs. Arnold Daly, Eleanor LuwBon, Selena Fetter Boyle, Lillian Thurgate, Rosamond Busey, Louise Closser, Grace Fllklns, Davenport Sey- mour. The programme, flower, confectionery and other committees included many members of the Actors' Society and Professional Wo- man's League. ♦ »» M \ Ss ACIIUSF.TTS. Boston.—There ore few changes In (he iheiitrlcul menu of the current week. Rob- ert Kdesoii presents "Stronghenrt" at the l'urk, for the tirst time in Boston ; Maud Adams, In "The Little Minister," is the at- traction at the llollls. and "Siberia" Is Ihe alTerlng at the Boston. Other chuiiges of lesser Importance nrc: "Queen of the White Suives," ul (be Brand Opera House; "Cur- nien," nt the Castle Square, and "Why Wo- men Sin," nt the Bowdoln Square. Business was ram-ted good all along the line last week. The committee on probate aud clmu- eery of the Stale Legislature bus voted to report a bill, the passage of which will do away with nil such shows as are given at Boston theatres on Sunday nights. Paiik 'Piieatiik (Chas. Frolnnun, Rich & Harris, mn augers).—Robert Edeson, In "Stronghenrt," (q«>ns his engagement on Mon- day evening of the current week. It Is a story of college football life aud bus aroused much Interest in this locnllty. Charles llnw- irey, In "A Message from Mars," closed a very successful fortnight's engagement lost Sulurdity evening. Holms Stkket Tiikatiib (Isnue 11. nich, manager).—Minnie Adams. In "The Little Minister," Is the uttrnctlon for Hip current, fortnight nt tills house. Bee success in this play when seen here live years ago Is well remembered. Miixlne Elliott, In "Her Owu Way." had two weeks of ciipucllv, ending Saturday evening. March 30. Mrs. Patrick Cmnpucll wines April ]0, In "The Sorceress." Boston Theatkk (Lawrence MeCnrly, nintiagi'i').—Commencing Mondiiv evening, .March 2.1. W. A. Brady and Joseph It. Grls- mer present a revival of Hartley Campbell's "Siberia." The lending purls are taken bv Fdward Miickny, Franklyu Rnberis, Jiunes Brown, Edward Holland, Helen MncGregor. l'enrl Landers and Marian Cluipninn. U'he engagement Is for two weeks. Chauucev 01- cott. In "Terence." ended Ihe Inst hnlf of his fnrliilglil's stay lust Sulurdiiy night. Good houses ruled. "The Pit" Is the next at- traction. April 111. Coi.oniai, Theatre (Chns. Frohinan, Rich ■ Harris, managers).—"llumpty Dtimptv" Is now In lis second week at this house. "Thin spectacular piece was witnessed bv large audiences last week. Frank Moulnn. John McVeigh, (leorge Schiller, Maud Lillian Berrl, Nellie Linly and Lllllnn Coleman shared the honors as favorites. The end of tho engage- ment is not announced. MairstIc TliEATttfi (Stnlr ft Wilbur, man- agers).—"The Filibuster," which received Its llrst prorcsslonol production at this house Monday evening. March 20, was voted a suc- cess by both press aud public. The special favorites of tie large audiences were Louise (Binning, fcSUtel .lohnaun and Albert Mnbnr Indications point to a long and successful run. , .Tjiemont Tiieatre (Jno. B. Schoeffel nmn nger).—This Is the second and last week uf "The Clngalee" nt the Tremont. The muni- cnl numbers of this piece are of the ealcliv kind, and the fun ninklng of the comedluiis delighted crowded houses Inst week. Nnini. O'NeJI begins a three weeks' engagement ncxi Monday evening. The llrst week will be if,. voted to "Macbeth" nnd "Elizabeth." Gtamj Thkatbe (Stair & Wilbur, mana- gers.!.—Williams and Walker are now j„ their second and last week In "in Iin- hoiney." Good business was done last week .Tattles .1. Corbett opens a week's engagement next .Monday evening In Ihe dramatic com- edy. "Pals." OnAsn Oi'eiia Hophb (George W. Magen manager).—The offering for the current week Is ihe melodrama, "Queen of the White Slaves." The company Is a gaol one :n,,i the scenic effects are said to be above the average. "After Midnight" had a very nroflt- ulile week. Next week, "Shadows'of n"(ii-ent City." Castlh Sqvare Tiieatiie (L. S. Dclnnd, manager).—The dramatic version of "Cur- men," as played by Olgn Nethersnle n few years ago. Is being presented here this week bv the stock company. Lllllnn lieaible has the title role, and all the favorites are hi the cost. "Romeo and Juliet" wns well pre. seated last week. In preparation for next week, "A Talc of Two Cities." Bimviioin- .Socaiie Tiieatiie (G. E. Lotlu-op, manager).—The Lothrop Stock Co. Is seen this week in "Why Women Sin." with fhnr- lotte Hunt, Eugenie Du Hols, Charles Miller nnd Wllmer Waller In the principal parts During the past, week "Her Only Crime" wan a well liked production. Next week, "The Montana Outlaw." Kbith's Thbatiib (B. F. Keith, manager). —The current bill Is a particularly well l,u|. mired one. nnd Is headed by Eddie Fov, In a skit. "The Man Behind the Gnu."' nnd Valerie Bergere, In "Ills Japanese Wife." The other cards are : Mldecley and Carlisle, Kelly nnd Vloletro, James Hnrrlgun, ('litis. Mlldurc, Stanley and Brockmnti, Trelour and Kihin Tempest, the Vnldlugs, Ibe Prynrs, Marie Laurent, Rich and llnrvey nnd the Wood- wards. New motion pictures are seen, In- cluding "Winter Bathing at. the L Street Until Mouse, South Boston." Excellent pat- ronage was reported last week, the Six Mu- sical Cultys, Knufninn Troupe nud Pnullue Hall being fenUires. I'lMi-iiiE Theatiik (C. W. Anderson, man- ager).—Another strong list Is offered by Hie management this week. The programme: Julie Mnckaye, Watson, Hutellings. Edwards nnd company. Orn Cecil nnd her performing leopards, Wills and Hassan. Mitchell nod Mnrron. Sullivan and Pnaqueleiui, elms. W. Littlelleld, Ford and Dot West, the Three Kamoiilem and the vltagrnph. Last week's show was enjoyed by tilled bouses twice dally, nnd the favorites were the Hawthorne Sisters, Billy S. Clifford nnd the Four Bards. Howard Athenaeum (Carl 1). Isitlirup, manager).—The usual sterling hill of vari- eties Is provided this week, nnd the custom- nry crowds will be on hand. The bill: Mat- thews and Ashley, Dixon, Bowers and 1iIm.ii Cliff Gordon. Avon Comedy Four, Mile iji- Una, Mcliityre and Hire, Ferrell Bros.. Three Mitchells. Wood Bros.. Con Ion und llnsllngs. Anger nut) Hunley, James Welizel. the klnrtn- graph. Geo. B. Alexander Is featured In Ibe linrlesniie, "A Spring Tonic," hi conjunction with the house biirlesquers. Palace Tiikatrk (Chns. II. Waldron. man- ager),—Weber's Parisian Widows Co. In the attraction for the current week. "Down the Pike" nnd "A Hay at West Point" are Hie skits, which show the company to excellent advantage. The olio names: Ben Welch, Kennedy nud Fvnns, Nelson and Mllledge. Arnold and Valmore, Rose Cnrlln und churies I'nIk. Sum Devere and his company gave n good show lust week to good returns. Lvcei-ji Tiiratre (G. II. Hatchi'ller, man- nger),—The New Majesties furnish the en- tertain ment this week. Larry McCabe bends the. company In two burlesques, "In the Ten- derloin" and "For Girls Only," and vaude- ville Is given by the Five Hallatzer Sisters. 1'nrron and Fay, Harvey and Walker, Three De Fay Sisters, Anderson nnd Wallace, Wil- ton and Bart-lson and Billy Noble. The Merry Maidens Co. prospered last week. Comimiua Xante Hall (Harry N. Fan-en. manager).—TTie Bnmblers Burlcsouei-s are visitors at the Columbia the present week. • The show opens with the following olio of attractive acts: Imperial. Japanese Guards. Zuru and Stetson, Irene Young, Merrltt nnd Roseln. Corbley and Burke. Hlfl nnd Hill nnd Johnson, Davenport and Lorelln, in nn nc- rohiulc skit, 'Tlfgb Jluks." Dan Barrett and Louise Purcell heud the company In the liur- lettn, "O'Grady's Troubles." The capacity of the house wns tested last week, the Kings and Queens of Burlesque Co, being the attraction. Ai'RTiNft Stone's Mijsecm (Stone ft Shaw, managers). — Chas. Gllpati'lr.k, Ihe ossified man, holds over this week ns a leading curio hall feature. Other novelties are : Francis Lentlnl, the three legged boy; the Austins, inrabourlne Jugglers: Aline. Myers, the wlsk- ered lady: Ciiffrev nnd Grant; Harvard, the aerlnllst. and TBI's Marionettes, Stage show : "Casey, th» Piper," one of Col. While's one act operettas; Ilergln and Beverly. Morris and Daly, Ida Campbell. Erie and Leo, llarr and llnrvey, Benedict and Powell. John Knrle, Tom Bryant. Alice Thornton and others. Walk nit's Mcskim (L. II. Walker, mana- ger).—Week of March 27: Curio hall—('apt. Sidney Illnninn's life saving dogs, Kid John- son, bag puncher: Prof. Cunipbell, magician: Waller Wentworth, contortionist, ami Mile. KitR, palmist. Stage show—Hartford und Campbell's Tyrolean Biirlesquers, Including Hlanclie Hartford. Bene Campbell. Joe La Roux. Frank Collins. LUBe Garvin, Lulu Hen- derson, Kdnn Gordon. Rose Morris. Mabel Sllvu, Dollle Clifford, Gertie Lynch aud living pictures. Nic-KKi.niiKON (L. H. Walker, manager).— t.nrlo hull current week: Carl FrllsPs dog circus. Miller, broom emperor: Fannie 'Paul- son, inonodlgltal wonder, and Ilarrv Harri- son, human ostrich. On the Rtnge: Frothlng- haiii anil Denlinni, Ed Howard, Day and West, Ltiiira Free. Viola Hatchings and Edllh May. Notks.— Sunday concerts March 2(1: Olnhr —hour Casting Meters, Itulph Cmmnlng'' nnd company. Carter and Hluford, Mr. and Mrs. Triisdale. Hoyt and Burke. Crouch and- Richards, Oft and Marlowe. La Pel Be Bianco. Monti Ciirrlngton and Globcoftcope.' Kmpbrt —Hawthorne Sisters, Billy S. Clifford, Grand Opera Trio, Mansfield and Wilbur, Four Bards. Buy Cox, Miller nnd Klesko, Welsh and Esles. Drummer's Quartette and vltn- graph. /loii(fof». tiiiiimr— Three Joscnrys. l-.mplro Coiocry Kour. .Murphy and Willanl, i huiles Kenan, Williams Gllliim Trio, Gor- man and West, Humes and Lewis. Coiiltm and llnsllngs, Henry T. Walte nnd IJeorge and Harrington The beiielll for the Bos Ion Lodge of Flks, No. 10, was held Ihuisdiiy nflernoon. 211, nt. the Boston The- atre, ond wns a -success In everv way PadrrrwNkl will give n rocllal at Sympl V Hall Siiuudnj' afternoon. April 1 It Is reported that "The Royal Chef" will be pat on at Ihe Boston Theatre for u Summer run, ...Lli,.,. k. Smith, widow of WII- lani.ll. S. Smith, of the old Boston Museum jin., died nl her home In Dorchester, on .March 22, aged sevenl.v-foiir years. ■ I.ovj-ell,—At Ihe Lowell Opera House J,V")' "'Pt-jk Hosford. managers) the J. J- iiynu stock Co. had n prosperous week, offering a pleasing list nf well staged plays, with clever flpeHultlefl. "The Little Out- cast March 28. "The Sign of the Cross" -'». On the lellowstonc" 30, "Thou Shalt Not