The New York Clipper (May 1905)

May 6. THE ISTEW YORK GLIPPEE. 277 ^prll 21 The local aerie of Eagles cele- brated tbelr fourth anniversary 27, at the Highland Hotel. Worthy President S. I'. Cufinnnn presided at the banquet. The work of the past fonr yearn wna roup over, and It was shown that the ncrlc had enjoyed u bealthy growt h In members. Wort-ester At the Worcester Theatre (Jon. F. "Itock, resident manager) Nuuce O'Nell will plav a return engagement May U. (.resenting "Ellxaltetb. Queen of Knglund." Maude Adams 10. Messers. Hunter and iirudford will open tbelr fourth Summer sea- son 16, with the Near York Players, In "When We Were Twenty-one." Miss Hlandlek and I'dtnund Hreese and nearly all of the old favorites are to return, wist week, "Mr». Temple's Telegram" proved good April 24. 1 ow Dorkstader'B MfnstrclH was very well received 2ft, "Peggy from Paris" drew well Franklin Square (Shea & Hurke, inana- - en \ —Week of May 1 Malcolm Williams and his Brondwny Stock Co. will present "The Man from Mexico," "The tray Lord Quel" 8-13. Last week the company pre- sented "The Liars." The Summer stock ven- ture here has caught public approval, and Malcolm Williams and Florence Heed, nnd, in fact, the entire company, have scored big. Park Thbatre (Alf. T. Wilton, manager). Week of May 1 W. H. Murphy nnd Blancbe Nichols, In "Krom Zara to Uncle Tom;" How- ard Bros, nnd their flying banjos, Mile. Ches- ter and her statue dog, Charley Case, Lew Wells, Hathaway nnd Wnlton, Breakaway Harlow* and the American blograpb. Last week provrd a banner week, the work of Mr. and Mm. lid ward Esmonds and ftearle and Violet Allen being especially worthy of men- tion. Business was to rapacity. ' Paiacb ThbAtbk. —Week of May 1, the (ilympis Burlcsquers, In "Chinatown at Mid- night." The olio Includes Vlclorellls, Harry and Lllla, Mackle and Wnlkcr, Marlon Blnke, snri Eldcns, In "Troubles In a Wnsh Hoiirc." Kred Bcell. wrestler, will appear In conjunc- tion with Harvey Parker. , a - • Sew Bedford.—At the New Bedford Theatre (Wm. B. Cross, manager) Irene Mey- ers Co. came to 'fair business April 24-20, except 25. when "The Awakening of Mr. l'lpp drew big business, this being the occa- sion of the annual benefit of the popular treasurer of the house, Mrs. A. 0. Miller. ■•The Show Girl" May 2. Hatuaway's (T. II. Bayles, manager).— nig business last week. Hill for the last week of vaudeville, May 1-0: Illckey and Nelson, Italian Trio. Fred Jlond and com- Pnnv. Hewes nnd Hnsclton, (treat Lowe, rank iAwreuco, liotentot Minstrels nnd vltBgrapb. Xotbs. —The Summer Stock Co. opens at Hathawny's Theatre on May 8. under the direction of Fred W. Strong, with Ida Glenn and Chas. Balsar In the leading roles. Others In the company are : Itobt. Meriting, Frank Thomas, Burton Churchill, It. Fulton Rus- sell. Lilllnn Rhodes, Olive West, May K. Abbey and Kntherlne Kent Two spe- cial trollies were chartered by New Bedford People to visit the BulHagtoa Stock Co., nt all Itlvcr, on April 24, to greet the new company, at Shoedy's Theatre for the Sum- mer, Gertrude Dion- Maglll, Ann Singleton, Margie Fletcher, Marcclln Forest, Wm. Rnr- wald. Nat Leftrawell. Everett Aldrlch and M. II. ltyan having all been located In New Bed- ford In Summer stock In other seasons. HEW YORK STATU. KnII River.—At the Academy of Music > I'uliii & Grant, managers) the Seward Stock Co. pleased April 24-211. "Peggy from ParlR" was enjoyed by n fair audience 27. "The Awakening of sir. I'lpp," 28, came to fair returns. Seward Stock Cn. played to good business 21). Booked: Eagle Minstrels May 1. by local Aerlo «70: Nance O'Noll IS. 'The Show Girl" 4, Irene Myers Stock Co. K-13. except 0, when 'The Prince of I'llscn" comes. Sinriiv's Bijou (Chas. K. Cook, mnnii- gpr).—Dufflnton Stork Co. opened the Sum- mer season at this bouse April 24-20, wllh "The Ciijun, - ' In pml business. Bcrlrudc Dion Mngll and J. r'rank Burke, in the lead- ing roles, were most prominent, while the Murk of Raymond Bond. elms. H. Bloomer and Florence Plnckney was worthy of men- tion. The company Is excellent for stock work In dramn. anil excellent performs nces were given. "Tbo Home of Honor" May 1-0. Nickeumibojj <M. I>\ O'Bt'leii, niumiger). —Lust week's business was good and the show offered greatly plensed. Hill week of Mar ] : Gerard Sisters. Uilly and Doran, Lillian Newton, Villa Parker, thirry HanseiL and the vllngrupb. ■ Lynn,—At the Lynn Theatre (V. G. Har- rison, manager) "Buster Brown" nppearol before a fulr house April 24. and "The Show lilH" did fair business 2(1. Dockstndcr's Minstrels pluyed to a packed house 27, nnd "Peck's Had Hoy" had two big houses 21). Fen- berg Stock Co. opening 2. for the week, Mny Irwin playing 1. May Flake Co. 8-13, with Nance O'Neill evening of HI. Gsxi (C. W. Sheafe, manager).—Business continues good. Hill HI: The Four Marsha, Marlon. Geo. W. Snow, the Great Platte, Don anil May Hoydell and the bioscope, pre- senting "Dog Wanted." Sai.km Thkatiik (G. H. Cheethnm. mana- ger).—"Busier Brown" drew a big audience April 211. "Peggy from l'nrls" May 1, "The Fatal Wedding*'(I. N'otex. —Fred Mower, who lias been out with "The Village Postmaster" ull the sen- sou, bus returned to his home In this elly. Mrs. Mower accompanied htm Manager Sheafe, of the Gem Theatre, has gone to his Summer residence In Nubunt. ■ Tnuntoii.—At the Taunton Thentro (t'uhn & Cross, innnngers) the only attrac- tion of the week was "The Awakening of Mr. l'lpp," April 20, for Hie benefit of Emily Gurney, treasurer nnd resident mnnnger, There wns a Inrgc and 'fashionable audience present, and the annual benefit was n suc- cess In cverv particular. May Irwlu comes Mny 2, nnd "The Show Girl" 3. Lawrence.—At the Opera. House (Grunt & Calm, malingers) English Social Club Min- strels (local) drew good liouses April 20. 2(1. "The Show Girl" drew a fair house 27. Lew Doi'kstader had a good bouse 28. Hooked: May Irwlu Mny 2. "Peggy from Paris" 3. •-•-•» LAST TOUR TO OLD POINT COMFORT. RICHMOND, AND WASHINGTON FOR I Hi: PIIBSKNT SEASON. Slx-iIny Trip via Pennsylvania Itnllrond. The last iH-rsonally-conducled tour to Old Point Comfort. Richmond, and Washington via the Pennsylvania Railroad for the pres- ent season will leave New York and Phila- delphia on Snturdny, May It. Tickets. Including all necessary expenses for a period of six days, will be sold ut rate of $:tt;.()(i from New York, Brooklyn, and Newark: s:u.."ii from Trenton: J.TUiu from Philadelphia, and proportionate rates from other stations. : • Tickets to Old Point Comfort only, cover- ing luncheon going, one nnd three-fourths days' board at Chnmhcrlln Hotel, slid good to return within six days, will lie sold nt rate of $17.00 from New York. Brooklyn, nnd New- ark: Mft.ftO from Trenton: $14.50 from Philadelphia, nnd proportionate rates from other points. For Itineraries nnd full Informal Ion npply to ticket ngents: C. Stildds. E. P. A.. 20'J Fifth Aventic. New York: ft42 Fulton Street. Brooklyn : 7M) Broad Street. Newark. N. J- : or Geo. W. Itord. (lenernl Passenger Agent, Jirond Street Station, Philadelphia. Bnirnlo—Al the Sliir (P. C. Cornell, inniinger) K. s, Wlllard and Lillian Itnssell divide the week of May 1. "She Sloops to Conquer" s. "My i-viend the Enemy" 0, 10, Francis Wllann 11-18. William Favenhnro presented. April 24-20. for the first time on any stage, a comedy drama bv Edwin Milton lloyle. 'The Sqhawiuan," and a positive success was scored. The jilay wa« beauti- fully Blaged by Llebler ft Co., and Ihe large cast was excellent. Lulu Glaser did fairly well In "A Madcap Princess." Park (M. Shea, manager).—The Wm. Kar- nutu Co., week of May 1, appears In "Lord nnd Lady Algy." Wm. Farnum assuming the part of Lord Algy nnd Jane Oaker that of Lady Algy. "The Soudan" week of 8. "Tho Three Musketeers" was capably given last week. Tuck (W. S. Baldwin, mnnnger).—"A Royal Slave" Is offered Ibis week. "The Ijist Days of l'ompell" was a most potent card Inst week. Lakaykttb (c. M. ling*, mannger).—Tho Blue Ribbon Glrla week of I. Ruble's Knick- erbockers follow. Miner's American Bur- lesquera scored 'nat week, the radium dunce being featured SttrA's.—E-.tdle Koy and company, Ade- laide Herrmann, Chua. F. Semon, Burton and Brooks. JJnryea and Mortimer. Tierce and MnDee, John Le Clair, Floor Bros, and the klnetograph are current. Buslnesi very large. Lvcki.'M (J. Laughlln. manager).—Nanette Constook, In "The Crlals." this week. Billy H. Yan. In "The Errand Boy," next week. "In. Old Kentucky" had capacity houses Inst week, the street parade being a, dally event. Acadkm* (C. G. Stevens, manager).—"The Span of Life" Muy 1-0. "Over Nlagarn Falls" next. "The Confessions of a Wife'' proved Interesting, ana was generously re- warded. Notes. —Padcrewskl had to abandon his dates In London. Can., April 28. owing to an attack of neuritis John C. Dempsey was soloist at the closing Saenscrbund con- cert'May lVAtrtihf V. rlagge, conductor: ■ Rochester.—At the Lyceum (M. E. Wolff, manager) Montgomery and Stone and the same excellent supporting compauy as seen here before did Immense business April 24-20, In "The Wtxard of Oz." Anna Laugh- Hal nod Joseph Schrode again scored heavily. "Babes In Toyland," 27-20, drew fine audi- ences. Tho company was up to Its usual standard of excellence. Ignaclo Martlnettl, Bessie Wynn and May de Sousa duplicated their hits of last season. Fifty-fourth Ilegl- ment band concert (local) .10, Ireland's Own Band May 2, Wm. Faversham, In "The Srjuaw Man," ft, 0. National (Max Hurtlg, manager).—Ma- son and Mason had line attendance In "FrltJ nnd Snltt," April 24-20, their work being thoroughly appreciated. The company and production were adequate. A bill of vaude- ville 27-29. bended by Henry E. Dlxey and Co., Including Howard Bros., McCoy-Fltzglb- Imns Trio. Gillette Slaters and Wolf nnd Mil- ton, hurl fair patronage. "In Old Kentucky" May 1-3, closing the regular season at this house. May 6 Inaugurates a season of Sum- mer stock at this house, the opening play being "Mary of Magdalu." Roster of com- pany : Jessie Bonstelle, leading woman; Fred- erick Lewis, leading man (both strong local favorites) ; Hurdee Klrklnnd, heavies: Fred Ket'l'.v, second man: Julian Noa, Juveniles: Nomina AlncDonnld, characters: Lndwlg Ledcrer, second Juveniles; A. 11. Stuart, old man; Adelc Richardson, second man; Julia Varney, character woman, and Eva Grau, Ingenues. Kred Eric, the well known stage director, will have charge of the stage. Frank Cumbria will be scenic artist nnd Hugh Rlcker electrician and mechanic. Baker (J. B. Boyle, manager).—"Down by the Sea did big business 24-26. the com- pany being excellent. "When the Bell Tolls," 27-20, closed the regular season at this house. It wan rewarded, deservedly, with fine houses, us It proved to he one of the best attractions given here this season. The compauy was far nlsive the average. Cook Oi'BRA Houbk (J. II. Moore, mann- ger).—The Summer slock opeued April 24, In "Prince Otto," to a record breaking house. s. R. O. business ruled throughout tho week. The company of old favorites was welcomed with open arms, and the show moved with wonderful smoothness for a first perform- ance. Bert Lylell, Caroline Franklin, Mnrl- lwl Seymour, Lillian O'Neill. Florence Bus- ley, Belle Gnffney and Tommy Shearer thor- oughly established themselves with our the- atregoers. The outlook for a most promising season Is bright. Local Manager MucCulliim and members of the rompnny received al- together over u hundred congratulatory tele- grams on the opening perforinnnco. "In Mix- zourl" May 1-li. CoMXTiiiAX (Fred Slruuss, resident mana- ger).—Clark'B Rumtwny Girls hud S. It. O. business week of April 24. The company nnd equipment proved llrst class, nnd a rattling good show was given. Miner's American llur- lesquers May 1-0. ■ ■ Albany.—At llurmnuus Bleecker Hull (II. H. Jacobs, munager) Dnulel Itynu, sup- ported by a capable company, cutcrlnlncd good nvernge audiences week of- April 21. "The Mild King," ,r Montc Crlsto, "A Unyal Lover" and "The Lady of Lyons" were the fnvorlfc plays. The company will coiitlriue another week, producing "Macbeth" and "VirginIns." Richard Mnnslleld comes to I Ills hall for one night, Mny !>, In "Ivan, the Terrible." Wm. Courtomiy Summers' Slock Co. begins May 22, with "A Fool nnd Ilia Money." K.ui'tin: (H. K. Jnrohs, manager).—The McLollnn-Grlflln Slock Co. continued another week with uniform large uiidlcnces, pre- senting "At Valley Forge" and "The In- dian." (in Friday night Ysnye, the violinist, played licfore u line audience for tho benefit of a local charity. Comtneuclng Mon- day, May 1, under the management of Wal- ter .1. Pllmmer, a season of vaudeville will lie Inaugurated. The llrst bill will Include: Mnrle .lansen. Hurry Lu Mtirr, Mil I more nnd Leigh, Erie anil Leo, Win. I^ibelle and otbera equally prominent. PniicTiin's i Howunt Graham, resident mnn- nger.)—Easter week brought out great crowds to this theatre, the bill being eicep- tlnnallv good. Including: John T. Kelly and companv, In "Senator McPhee." kuiI 1 la Hen and Fuller nnd Willie Zimmerman. Muy 1 iiiicl week: Slnley and Ulrbcck. Ihe Dolliir Troupe, the Four Huntings. Mr. :iml Mrs. Jimmy Barry. Cherldah Simpson. Shungii- pnvl, the Three Itnmonlers, OTIrlen and Dnnlo and the Proctorscois 1 . The Summer season of slock will liegln May 22. with Ernest Hustings, Alison Sklpwortb, Herbert Ayllng, Wllllnm Lew»rs. Helen OlniMbcr, Henry Frnnklyn. Hesslc ly-stlna and Florence Auer. I'nrlvle Moore will be stage mnnnger. G.mktv III. II. Nichols, minagen.—The nrst half »t the week, April «4-2«, Al. Reeves' III,' Show was Ihe burlcsipic offering, giving un excellent performance. In the com- pany were: Andy Lewis. Cherry nnd Bates, Hilton and Williams. Murphy and Uolnn, Louise Auber and Dan Gallagher. The Gay MiiHciueniders played n return engagement 27-2X lenewlng tlic favorable Impression they made earlier In the season. High Rollers Mny Ml. Ilellly & M'oud's Show 4 0. Notes. —Albania Grcheatru gave n concert at Odd Fellows Hall, Wednesday. April 2(J, which taxed Its capacity "Htinipty Iiumptv" tinder canvns. Is announced for Mnv 4(1. I SclieiKctndj At-the Van Curler Opern House (C. II. Benedict, manager) Joe Weber's All Star Co. bad capacity April 24. Blanche Wnlsh fnred well 2.",. I,oiils Morrison. In "Fnusl," hud fair icluriis SH, "Mrs. Tem- ple's Telegram" 27. Charles K. Chnmplln Stock Co.. In aelect repertory. May 1-8. Mohawk Tiikatrd (Joseph Weber, mana- ger).—Tho Mortimer Snow Stork Co. opened week of April 24. with "Tho Charity Hall." S It. O. algn was out at every performance. This atyle of performance seemed to rapturo the people. "Mary of Magdala" May 1-ti. NorKs. — The Summer Stork at the Mo- hawk has more than made good It li rumored that Oscar itnmniefstrln Is to build a theatre here. Ills representative, lias looked over several available sites Harry Claphnm, nn old theatrical manager, now located here, enjoyed a vlBlt from old acquaintances; recently..... .Mrs. Karle. of Earle and Leo, musical performers, was taken suddenly III recently Frank A. Robblns' Circus Is duo here May 0 William Cook, of local fame, was given a "try out" una made good. He played the entire week of April 24, and his vocal selections were well rendered. His success seems assured. Ilinalia niton.—At Stone Opera House (J. P. E. Clark, manager) Stetson's "Uucle Tom's Cabin" Co. bad S. It. O. April 24. "Habes In Toyland" drew large business 20. Hartley's moving pictures pleased Immensely 27. "Qulncy Adams Sawyer" had largo attend- ance and gave good satisfaction 'JR. 2I>. Blanche Walsh, In "The Woman In the Case," cornea May 2. Jamrntown, — At the Samuels Opera nouse (M. Rel>, manager) Earn Kendall had fair business April 20. "Lord Chiunlcy," matinee and night, 22 (return date). "The Liberty Belles" 29, "My Friend the Enemy" Mny G, "York Slate Folks" 0,.MUdred Uolland 10, "Holly Tolty" 22, ending the season. Klmlra—At the Rlalto IV. W. McCon- nell, manager) the following people are draw- ing large crowds «t this popular resort: luinforth nnd Bmce. Forrest and Urllne, Victoria Diehard, Ltlltnn Biirdellc. Ira Don- nettc, Dot Collins nnd Mny Nellsoii, » I » NEW JGRSBY. Newark.—At ihe Newark Theatre (Geo. VI. Robblns, manager) ttic opportunity to again enjoy Maude Adams, In "The Little Minister," May 4-0, Is creating a large nd- vance sale. Good aitdtencea Inst week re- ceived James K. Harkett, in "The Fortunes of tho King," "Back In JerBcy" 8-18. Emi'iue (II. M. Ilyams, manager).—A capable company presents "At Old Point Comfort" May 1-0, for the first time heto. "At the Old Cross Honda" dixw fairly good audiences Inst week. After thirty-six weeks of good business Manager Wagoner announced the close of the company's season Saturday, April 21). "Down Our Way" comes May 8-lS. Com-. urn a (M. J. Jacobs, manager).—The patrons here are anxious to see Jane Ken- nark, In tjhe character of Trilby, and Mr Kolker ns Svcngiill, this week "Tlielraa" Was well given last week, to fairly good au- diences. "The Cowboy and the Lady" 8-13. Blankt's (J. II. Bucken, manager).— Blanche Hhnrley, appearing In "Just Before Dawn," gives the patrons a novelty In thrlllB Mny 1-0. "Tho Wayward Son" did fairly well last week. "A Guilty Conscience" Is due May S-i.'i. WalMiann's (W. S. Clark, manager).— The Merry Maidens Co.. headed by Nelllif Ilnnley, display originality lu entertaining IhlB week, and the Flying Hatlilmns arc feat- ured. 'J'hc Itnsc II III Co. satisfied inrgc uiidl- cnces hist week. Parisian Widows 8-13. PsoctorV (J. Auatln Fynes. general mnn- nger).—Careful selections continues to hold Interest In the bills offered here. Rill week of 1: Henry Lee, Lewis McC'urd and com- pany. Techow's cats, Expo.sltit n Four, Mel- ville nnd Stetson, Chr.rlcs Mlldnre, Mile. I,a- tlna and Mr. and Mrs. Eatnoiide. Huslncss holds good. N'otks. —An Imporlaiit chnnge occurred In the nranngement af Hyde & ;.tehinnn'* Newark Thcnlre. Tuesday, Anrll 20, when Lee Otto- li'iigul, who has been mnnnger of the house frr a number of years, went to Brooklyn m Mr. Hyde's personal representative, nnd Geo. W. Robblns. the former treasurer, assumed the management of the theatre. John Illlt, who has been connected with the house for n long time, received the trcasiircrBlilp, nnd Mr. Lomux is his assistant Mnnnger J. II. Bucken, of Hlanov's Theatre, will be given n big benefit Mav 21). FJIsnliclli.—At the Lyceum (Elroy ft Drake, managers) "Just Before Duwn" cuiuo April 24-211, lo fair business, followed by "Dnrkest HiisbIii." 27-21). Both attractions pleased. The regular himikou of this Ibcntro closed with "Darkest Russia," 211. Several weeks of vaudeville will be given under the direction of Manager Grant. "Ilollowecn," a one act musical sketch, was produced for tho first lime on any ntngo 21, hi conjunc- tion wllh a local amateur minstrel perform- ance. The sketch deals with a Ilollowecn parly before the days of George Washington, and the plot gives an opportunity to Intro- duce ye olden time Instruments and cos- tumes. The net elicited much cntliuslnsm and aroused patriotic twntluienl In the audi- ence. Several vocul renditions helped to curry ihe piece. 'Jacobs. —"Miss Dob White" April 21), "Benulv und the Ilcust" May 4, Blanche Walsh 15. Tll'N.—Drake ft Faulkner's Circus opened Ms season 111 Elizabeth 2t), to cupucllv. A night intrude, on the evening preceding tho opening, wns given. Both pit rude and per- formance proved excellent. Tho com puny went to South Jersey, showing Keyport 1, thenci; to Freehold nnd Multeivun. Trenton.—At Taylor Opera Housc(M»nt- gomci-y Mobcb, manager) "Ixinl Chuuiley" April 27. onnccled; "Mrs. Temple's Tele- grain" 21), Maude Ada ins May 2. James K. Iblckett i>, "Ebon Holden" U, local II. "Girls Will Be Gills" 12. TnKN-r (Edward Iteuton, ninniigcr i.—An- other good bill picked the house all week. The bill for Mny 1 and week Includes: Twelve Navajo Girls. Charles T. Aldrlch, Josephine (iassmnn and her pickaninnies, Three Broth- ers Melvln, Harry Thompson, Frnncelll and Lewis and hlograpli. Statk Stiikkt (Frank Simitars, mnnnger). —James J. Jeffries, April 24, 25, had good business. "Miss Boh White," 211, pleased a good sized house, "The Spun or Life," 27-211, did well. Ward and Vokes May I, Williams and Walker 2, "Two .Jolly Companions" .'I, 4, 'Down Our Way" !», I), ''The Smart Set" 11- 13. NfiTK.—This week closes Ihe regular vaude- ville season al Ihe Trent. The slock company, with Ivlrk Brown ns lending man, opens there May S. •Jersey City.—"The Smart Set" hud an excellent week at the Academy, closing April 21). At tin; BIJou the police, pension fund had ii series of packed houses. The Morning Glories did fairly well at the Hon Ton. Acaui:mv IF. E. Henderson, malinger).— Kellar, May Mi ; Hose Melville, lu "Shi Hop- kins." S-Kt. Buoi: (John W. Holmes, proprietor).— "Tiro Wayward Sou" Ml, Lottie Williams H- 13. Hon Ton (T. W. Dlnklus, manager).—The Tiger Lilies Ml, lllce ft Burton's Gaiety Co. 8-13. Notkh. —O. A. Schiller, manager of the Whlttaker altnicllons, has secured the Park Theatre, at Huyonne. Will Hlnkley, of tbo BIJou. will be advertising agent Mrs. Hlnkley, of the Naomlc Sisters, has been severely III at her home In (his city, and It la doubtful If she will return to the stage again Manager Frank E. Henderson Is at Long Hr.-ui'-h. N. .1.. mnklni; preparations for his Summer sojourn. Atlantic City.—Al the Ssvov (Fred R. Moore, manager) "David Ha rum ' had good patronage April 24, 25. "Tha Rollicking Girl," headed by Sam Bernard, proved about the largest anil best production of Its kind presented here In some time, and parked tho nuiisd for four- performances, 2U-20. Met- ropolitan Juvenile Opera Co.. In 'Tinnfore." Muy 1-3; Williams nnd Walker 4, Blanche Wnlsh ,">, James K. Ilackett (I. Youxn'R I'IKR TitKATnii (W. V. Shnrkol- fnrd. manager).—"The Fortune Teller" hud good business last week. Bill for week of 1 : Colby nod Way, Itnyinond nnd Cnverly. Mlll- inau Trio, the Musical Crnlgs, Murray nnd Lane and the klnetograph. I Cniiiilen.—At the. Camden Thentre (M. W. Taylor, manager) "In the Shadow of Darkness" played hero April 2-1-2(1, to. good business, nnd deservedly so. II was nn ex- ceedingly good effort in the melodrama line. nnd deserves success. "An American Tramp,' 27-21), llnlshed out tho week to good busi- ness. "The Two Sisters" May 2, St, Notch. —Wtiodtync Park (II. La Cnlo, mnn- nger).—Flo Irwin and Walter llnwlcy are ihe headllners Manager Le Cato has selected to open this park on May 27 Will C. Murphy lias Just completed a melodrama that promises to rival hia "Why Women Sin." Tho scenes arc laid In New York City and at Palm Beach, Fin. It will he produced early In the Pall Hargrcsvci Circus pluyed to capacity April 24. a Itohoken.—At tho Lyric HI. P. Soulier, mannger) fair business has been tbo rule. "McFaddeu's Flats" April 30-May 3 (return date), "Just Before Dawn" 0-12. Notkh. —The Empire cloaed the season April 30. An attraction added to Inst week's offerings. Glnnett'a net, was a real novelty, and original In every respect. It Is nn Eng- lish Importation, requiring tho services of six men, one woman aud four liorstw. This was tbelr llrst appearance In America. 1 ■ » IOWA. Dea Moines.—At Foster's Opera House fWm. Foster, mnnager) Mine. Schumann- Helnk, In "Love's Lottery," pleated an ex- cellent house April 13. Viola Allen,' In "A Winter's Tale," filled tho house to capacity 14. 'IPs Absent Boy" was presented by Harry Corson Clarke, to a fair audience, 18. "Mistress Nell," with Henrietta Crosmnn, showed to a large al«ed audience 24. Hny- mond Hitchcock, In "The Yankee Consul," 80; "A Trrp lo Eirypt" Muy 1, Diistln Fnr- num. In "Trie Virginian," Ii. AiJUiTonit'M (Wm. Fos(er, mannger.—Hav- uge's English Opera Co. presented "Lohen- grin" April 25, ''II Trovaloro" nt tho mati- nee, 211, and "Carmen" evening of 20. All Ihreo productions were enjoyed by large nil- illences. GnANii Opera IIoiirh (Wm. Foster, maun- ftrr).—"The Midnight Flyer" drew top heavy iohrcs l.T-10. "The Old Clothes Man" played to big business 10-10. The German Slur Oncrn Co. showed to large slued audiences 21. 22. "A Runaway Match" gave two per- formances, to capacity, 23. Tim Chase- Lister Co. opened a week's engagement, lo good business, 21. "Kscupcd from Slug Slug" 30-May 4. Buoi; (Fred Buchanan, manager). — in spile of warm weather, capacity Is still tlui rule nt nil performances. Foster and Fnnter, Mitchell and Love, Tom Ripley, Marvelous Spnuldlug, Jack o'Toole, Warren und Iten- sliuw, and "Tom, Tom, the Piper's Son," on Ihe klnodromc, were the iittractlons week of April as. Bill week of 30: Davis nnd Dnvla, Dixon, Hurt and Leon, Nettle Fields, Richards, mid Zuro/ull and Do/nil. llnveniiurt. —At the HnrllB Opera House (ChnmhiTlIn ft Kindt Co., malingers) "Mid- night In Chinatown" came to tho usual crowded house Sunday night. April 1(1. Mine. Scliiiiminn-Ileluk drew n very appreelatlvo audience 21. "The Old Clothes Man" 22, "Tho Midnight Flyer" 23, Paul Gllmore 2(1, "The Yankee Consul" 27, grand opern, "Loh- engrin." 28; grnnd opera, niatlneo and oven- Ing, "II Trovulore" nnd "Ciirnicn," 20; "Tho Heart of Chicago" 30. Unique (H. A. Sndlnl, mnnnger).—Bill week of April 24 presented: Andy Rice, Hebrew comcdlnn; the Denontns; Monte, O'Neill, Dutch cnmedlnn : Illustrated songs by Chas. Little, the Cnrletun Children nnd moving pictures. a ' Oiilniiiiii- .At (ho Grand Opera House (Wm. T. Itoehl, manager) "Tho Midnight Flyer" had u fair house April 21. Mine. Schiimunn-llelnk, In "Uive's Uittery," sup- ported by ono of the best companies ever seen here, was greeted by a good house, 22, mid delighted everybody. "Sweethearts" hud fair attendance 21. '"Ilii! Yankee Consul" 2ft. BlJUO (Jake Rosenthal, manager).—The usual Mondiiy night uiidleiico attended 21, the hill presenting, on tin; klnodronie. "Par- sifal," with lecture und miotic; Wcrdrn and Gludlsh, I lie Brothers Do Van, Renor Mnceo, Will lam Howe, the Threu Graces und Fluuu- gun and Ciiincroii. s KcoUuk.—At. Ihe Keokuk Opera lloiiss (E. Jaeger Jr., local iniiungrr) "Tho Isle of Spice" iittrnctcil n Inrgii mill witll plensed hoiisa April 21, Miller Briat.' Htis-k Co. opened a week's engagement 24, In repertory, and drew good anil well pleased houses. This engagement closed Ihe regular season. Cahino Tiikatiik (A. S. Groiiler. manager). —Tho Mono' Stock Co. opens for nu Inde- finite stay la repertory May 21). IIimunukii Park (A. S. Grenler. manager). —Patterson & 11 mine id's Curulvul Co. Is bunked for week of May 22. Tin; W. P. Ham, Unitkh Shows, will ex- hibit here Mny 20. Harry K. Anderson, ad- vance, conlruellng agent, was here April 24, making preliminary arrangements. ■ Kort PaiKS. Al Mia Midland (A. P.. Heall, inanueerj the F. B. Inline Co., In re|ier- lory, opened a week's engagement April 24, to a fair sized house. AuijitobiPM (II. J. Price, manager).— The Flfty-Hlxlh Regiment Baud, Carl Oulst, director, In concert, 24, did good business. f'Ml'FKBH.—The cll.v council bus passed an ordinance requiring nil places of amusement with a seating capacity of two hundred und over, containing movable scenery, lo main- tain a Urobilin In uulform at every perform- ance The Midland Theatre has been In- spected by the lire couimlttee and Kiiveral ilisiigi'H worn ordered to Isi mnde 111 the dress- ing rooms und exits. ■ Ct-iliir IImiiIiIn. —At Greene's Opera House (Will S. Collier, business malinger) the Frank E. Long Slock Co., April 18-2». did well, 'lite Snvnge English Opern pptscnled "l/ohoiigrln" 27, to capacity business. Raymond Hitchcock, In "The Yankee Consul." 2H, fared very well. "The Heart of Chicago' 20, Clinse-Msfer Co. .'10-May 14, except 0, when Dunlin Farnuiii apw'nrs. In "The Vlrglnlnli." I'Kni'l.K's (Edw. Currun, uinnngeri.—Salls- fnclory biisliirss greeted this good bill week of April 24 : Win. De Hoc, Ralotnnd and Good, Tom Chrlsly, Ray W. Fay. Win. K. Illlllurd, tho slock company und the polyscope. a liorllriKioii. —Al. the Grand (I'linmbcrlln, llnrrlngtoii k Co.. managers) Paul Gllmore pleased greatly April 24. "The Midnight Flyer" had fair business 2.1. l/n-nl Minstrels packed Ihe house 20. "Ills I Ugliness, till Hey." 27; Guy Hickman Co. week of May I, Schiller Is-nellt 10, "Kgyplu" fiscal] II III. Season closes with "The Factory Girl" 20. GUrrick (Victor Hugo, proprietor).— Business continues good and the management ran'Pinplnti's cnlnr([lng the present house. Hill week of Mny I : Cnsad mid Dcverue, Ralmnnl and Good. Horella, the Great ll«-n< ley. elms. Hay nnd hlograph. loss*. Klrby. managers) ltrluton Entertaining t» drew good houses, April 17-10. with moving filetures, "An Arlstorralic Trnnlp" plnyell n a good house 27, giving splendid sntlsfu- —At Aries Opera House (Wiley A nngers) ltrluton Entertaining to .,1 [« a good nrmse *i, giving npu mil saiisui'' Hon. House dark 2S t» May 2(1. Coining: May 27, Wm. Owen, In "Othello." * i » nilODB |SI AM). Prot Idcut'c. — At the Providence Opera House (Felix It. Wendelsrhnefer, manageri tho regular season nppenrs lo have entered upbn a decline thus curly In the Spring. Fob luwlilg "Peggy from Paris," and May Irwin. In "Mrs. Black Is Back." which divided lh« week of April 24, there are ten wurklug days nnd nklits wllh no ut tract Ions at the clly'ii leading theatre. Maude Adams is slated to play "The Little Minister" for Ihrce nights. beginning May II. Kkitiih (Cbnrles l^ivcnlierg, munngen. 'lite Allico Slock Co. opeued Its llflh senson April 24, with a production of "HaMuiix Frletchle," which was well staged. Chryslal Heme nhd Gardner ('nine are tho new lend Ins people. In "Are Yo-.i a Mason?" Toiu Wise, wlio Is to lie n regular member al ln> company, has a Icaillng role May 1-tl. "Sol dlers of Fortune" 8-H1. Imperial (Wsodelnchncfor, Spllz A Ns thsuson. managers). — "Nathan Hale ' was given by tho Providence Dramatic Slock Co week of April 24, to Ihe satisfaction of local critics. In "Northern Lights," May 1-0, Wll limn Cnurtlclgh, the company's lending num. has r congenial role, In which he has stored rnrller success, "The Princess nnd the But tarty" H-13. EMi'tiiK (Spltx & Nnthnnsnn, ninnugrrsi.- Jlyrne Hnithors' new "Eight Hells" made Ms annual visit hero April 24, playing lo rule houses. "A Girl of (lie Streels," with Lilllnn Mortimer In the lend, May 1-0. Howard Hall will be Been, In "The Mlllldnnlrn Delecllvi'.' 8-I.T. WBRTMiNHTKlt (Geo. II. Ilalchi'ller, tun nn ger).—Tha Indian Maidens plensed piilrnn.s 2120. Al. Reeves' lllg Show Muy 1-0, the High Rollers SHI. W«ion»oeket.--At the Woi.iisocket Oim-iii IIoiiso (Josh E. Ogilen, manager) "The Show Girl," April 20, two jierfuriiinnceu, (or Man tiger Ogden's -lu-nolll. Nnnco O'Nell will he seen In "Queen. Elisabeth," May 2. Local ft. (I. 'The I'.iml Wedding" 11. May Irwlu 17. Brlndniuonr drew good business April 24. "A (Hrl of tlui Hlrcela" played 27. in fnlr business. lira TllHATRn (Jns. W. Conklln. niHinigeii. — Clarke's Specially Co. opened for week or Mny I. BiisluesH remains ut the same stall da ril. Newport.---Al the N'cwporl Opern House (Calm & Cross Co., innnngers) "Arrali-.S'a rogue" '(amateur), April 2ft, gave a good priTnrnuiiiro lo a good hoiiHC. "Tho Awnk cuing of Mr. l'lpp" (Chas. Grnpawlli) pleased a lurgi! aitdlenec 27. "Peggy from Purls" had Bund business i»n. Irene Meyers Stock Co. May .14, "The Show Girl" ft, Niiiiit O'Nell (return engagement I 8. »»» I.OPIKIANA. IVrw Orlcnns. -At the Crcscenl | \V. II. Rowlcs, manager) "Niincy Brown." us pre seated by dainty Mary Marble nnd a miIiui did supporting company, week of April 2!l. drew good crowds nnd won much anpri'elti lion. Miss Marble Is qnlln a favorite with Crescent City patrons, and was given n llilc reception, others In Ihe company deserving of special mention worn Win. c. Mniidevllle, Geo. Duinarcl, lieu Lodge, Kulln Allen Fox and Roberta Pnlno. llRBCNWAi.i. Tiihatiih (Henry Grecnwiill. manager).—Tho Haldwln-Melvlllu Slock Co., In a most able manner, week of 2,'t, present ed "Tin, Convict's Duilghler," In good business, and pleased. Tho offering for weak of All, liv (his company, U "tin H«;ret Dlspulch." Faiianta'h TiiHtTtit: (Hlg. Fiii-auin, iiiiiuu ger).-Tho Harris Parkinson Co., In reper lory, week of 24, drew good crowds, und won applause, a ciiatign of bill Is promised for week of .TO. FliK.vcn Oi-KiiA IIoiihk. —"Parsifiii" pluved lo the capacity at tills historic old playhouse for ono concert, 24, and proved alio of ltn> hlggiHl: lilts of the seasxm. (JRI'llKUil (Mnrlln Reck, gi'iioi ll Mliui'igeri. —A good viindevlllti bill drew largo crowds week of 21, anil was much appreciated. The Lu Ilankiirs Convention nt tended |„ „ i, m | v 2ft, and a tilled huime loudly uppliiiid"d Ih'e clever ncls, Irf.cill Muiniger Tom Wlnslnti bad Ihe house bcantirullv decuraled for Mi" occasion. For llm closing bill, weak of Mnv 1, III" bill Iih-IiiiIoh: Clayton While, Miul'e hltlnrl. mill company, Al. CiirleUm, I|<k,|j nnd Mceley, Greene and Werner, llm Brother, Sofl, Mabel Caseily, ami Wahiiiiil nnd Ti-khi. IsHiil Muniigu Tom SMtmlon Is well sails lied with the past sinsoii. LKK Ciacr.lt.— -Prof. O. R. Glelson, Ihe well Known harm lamer, began a w,v);' t i engage iiinnt nl MiIh well known gfiiiinil 27. Notkh.— t'hus. K. Ilruy, Ihe well knunii Ibenlrlciil iiuiiuigcr of tho Orphi-uiii elieiili. bus secured tin: lease of Weal End for Ihr coming Benson, which will open iiImiiii. Mav 14. Mu anger Bray promises a llrst. clum vaudeville show, moving ph lures nnd a run rort blind The New Orleans Symphony Orchi-Klrn. under Mm direction of I'lnf, |-;. Si-iiwriirk, gave a grand uiiislcal coniert nt Ihii Puliine Thou I re, 2ft, to a parked house Among the pupils urn two liivciilln musical wonihTs- Master M. I.atnliour and Miss C. Reddy. Their work on llm violin was uinsi rruiarkiihln nnd llnlshed. ♦ I » M\ ItVI,A NO. Ilnlllmort,. —. Al. Ford's Opera llmtso (Cliarh-sj K, Ford, uiiiuiigeri Grace lisun* begliiH ii week'B cngageiiiciil May I, In "Aid gall." lie Wolf Hopper closed a si ssnil week, with "Wang,'' April 20. Ellis .Icr I'reys comes 8, In "Loudon Assurance." Acaiibmv (Nixon A Zimmerman, iiuiiui gers).—'rint house Is dark 1-0. dun lo iirepu rntloiiM for "Ben llur," 8, FrltKl Schnfr was provenled, by Illness, from appearing bist week until Friday night, when she was heard In "Boccaccio." Her part In "l-'iitlull/.n." earlier In Mm week, was acceptably filled bv Ida Iluwle.v. Ai.Iiiriiiili'.M (James L. Kcrnnii, nmiingeri, —Stella Mayhew, In "The Show Girl," opened 1. Florcncii Bindley did well Insl week, wllti "The Slreel Singer."' A vaudeville hill, In-ad cd by May Vohe. Is billed for 8-HI. MtitYi.AMi (JnuicH L. Knrnaii, innitSRvri. -"The Persian Lamb," a new comic opeca, by Wilfred Hrrbert mid Arthur Kiriib. lu iiiigiiralca the Smiiiuer season M. Tin- prln eliiul members of I lie coinpanv arc: Intra Lfnck, Lniirit Hemic, Hurry Trims, Wheeler Karle, Viola (.Tiiylon, W. II. I'rlngle. John Swlkerl Jr., Jesslf Jerome and M. V. .Murphy "Thi! Mikado" Is uuderlliiisl. IIoi.i.iiiav Stiii;i:t (Hi-urge W. Rife, mini ugeri.— "The foiifesHloiiM of it Wife" I I! "Wedded and 1'arlill" closed li RW*I wees April 20. "Wedded, bill no Wife," Is due s Itl.ANllv's (Chillies K. Illauey, llllllingel I --"From Rags to Riches" III. "The Jill Hoiuilre Delcellve" had it good weck'M bust Hess April 21-20. "Nobody's Darling" Is blllitl for H EL Mo.vbMi:.vrAi. 'Jiiiiii'h L. Keriinii, inan.i ger).—The Bon Ton lbirles<|UeiH oja-u I. fol lowing the MuJckiIc llurlesi|iiers, who drew well last week. Fred Irwln'a l.'o, i-oincs K. Notkh. - A new burlesipie thentre Is lo b- erected ut Baltimore Street nnd Post CUV" Avenue, by the Columbia Aiiiimeiuent Asw elation of Now York, lo Is- ready Oct. 1 The plain are not yet completed.