The New York Clipper (December 1905)

1130 THE TSTE"W YORK CLIPPER. December 23. NEW YOHIC CITY. Pro,lor'* 1-1 rili Avenue Tlientre (I'. V.' Proctor, manager i.—Tin: house stock I'vmpaiiy refl vo i llie peroiinlnl "Hast Lynnu" t his week, with Amelia ItlnKlinm In tlio lend- HiK roles r,t every performance nave ill (he nmiln-ws on Tuesday, Thursday nnd Friday, when IKfilu'llo Kvesaun appears In Hie iinriH. t'jti present production Ih the hrst render- fill? of ihi! rumllltir piny In It* new form, lawronrc Mars ton having condensed tin; win]; Into four-nets unit live soencK. lie mceeedtd In making n clever rcarrnngcmeiu of tile story. incorporating more modern methods of dramatic, action and giving the jibsre n NaHno of freshness by his re- ud.lustiin in of Hip speeches nnd Judicious limning liri'f unil there. Tin; .tuigc sellings were things of homily, nnd Ihe entire pro- iliK'tlon was well worth the warm rommendn- I Ion given 11 in Deo. IS. Amelia llltighuili pldycil Lady IhhIicI mill Madame Vine Willi ' illstliictlon, nnd Harder Klrklnr.d scored n lilt .'in Hit' FrnuclR Lcvlsun. TIioh. Mneljir- »ile wiik particularly liupgiy In IiIh lnterprc- 1 niton of Archibald Cnrlyle, unil Itohort Cum- inings, who excels In the iHiiiroytl of middle nged or elderly rharnclcrs, was remnrknhly flue iik Loiil Mount Scvt'Mi. Frances Stun wiiH tin: Ilurbarit 1 litre, nnd Khe wax cupllnl In the part. Mnlhlldi' Deshon, (ieruld Grlf- llii. James K. Wilson nnd II. Dudley llnwlcy were n clever uuurtctte of players, nnd their work I'onnli'il lor a grcut deal. The cast: Sir Frauds Levlsnn, Hardee Klrkhtnd: Archibald Cnrlyle, TIioh. Mnrl.urnle; l/ord Motii't Severn. Hubert Cuiniiilngs: lllrhnrd Ilarc, II. Dudley llnwley; Mr. Hill, licrold lirltlln : Olllecr, David Thompson; liellicl, Jus. i:. Wilson ; Lndy Isabel nnd Mndnine Vine. Atnellil Hlnghnin; Harluirn Hare, Friin- ■'I'M Kturr; Miss Curlvlo, .tiilln inane ; Joyre, Mnihlldc Desluiu: Wilson, Mabel Crawley: Suzanne, Fdhii West; Little Willie. Zylluli si inn lion. Next week, I he one Act. play, "A tJiiccn'M Hwnmnfl." and "The Cricket on the Hearth." /Manhattan Tlicntrc (Harrison Orey Flake, manager).—(lu Tuesday, Dee. IS, "Be- fore nnd After." n llirec net farce, by lioo lltfrlchstrln, was presented In Now York for llie firm time. It wiik presented for the first i lino on nny stage ut Ciiisons' Theniro, Hnrt- I'ord, Conn., on Nov. (i. Tlio plot of the atory hangs upon the wonderful properties of a clrtiK, called by (lie Inventor, "Sunny Jim," Clint. changes the nature of the Inker Instant- ly, nut) rankos the morose, melancholy or nhgry person jolly mid hllnrloiiK.'v guy. Dr. I'hlllp l.allmni. the Inventor, mixes one of I be powders In a glass of water, without flic knowledge of Dr. Ceo. face, who nflcr- wiirda drinks (he potion and Is transformed from a surly specialist lit female complaints, Into n Jolly i:»od fellow, nnd while under Hie Hilarious inlliienee of Hie powder kisses the wife of a Frenchman, who demands to be firesoiilcd to lite doctor's wife thnl be may hiss her, ami so avenge himself. The doctor wen res a substitute girl to niisipteradc ns lils wife, and then follow complications gnlorc, till of which are straightened out by I lie wonderful power of tlio "Sunny Jim' powders. While Hie plot Is meagre, the hurtm fairly scliillllulos with humor from beginning In end, nnd il was rnlhualustlciilly received by I he large nudlenei! Hint wit- nessed Its llrst New York prodiK'tlnit. Fritz Williams added to his popularity ns n light I'ulaedhiii by n capital Impersonation of Dr. J'ngc. Mr. Dllrlrlisleln, as Col. I.arlvelle, tlio tulseliievoits Ficucliiuun, w.is nil that enuld be desired. TIioh. A. Wise, ns Jnntos .lerfreys, wbo is invariably miKtukeii for Hie well known pugilist of Hull: name, was very •■lever. Kenyoii lllsliop scoretl n Kiieecss In her reuillllon of Corn Hell (who lins done I'Vcrything on the stupe from "The Holy City' to a split), nml received well merited iipplniise for her clever work. (Jeorgle Law ivmi! iiNn Is de.iervlng of jiralse for her Im- licrHoniilliui of Ddelte De Yere, Hie Hpiirlons wife. The oilier elmruclers, liielndlng Ivilth- prise Florence, t'ne Kpeclallsi's wife; (Ico. C. Ilonlfiic! Jr., us Dr. I'hlllp I..i Ui.ini : Itoy 1'iilrclilld and Mabel Kludley were well re- i-elved. While Mr, Dltrli'lmleln limy hnve wrltlen belter plays. It Is doubt fill whether lie lins ever prepared u better im'.ldnlc for n "lit of the blues" limn "Itefore and After." The ensl follows: Hr. I kw r w I'ngo, Frit* M'llllamu; Dr. I'hlllp I.nthniu, tieorgc ('. ltonlface Jr.: .Iiiiiies .IvITre.VK, 1 lionntH A. Wiw!; t'tdoiiel Larlvelte. Ik-o Dltrlchstelii; Mdgnr llrlseoll, Itoy F.'ilrclilld: Antony. John Italy Murphy: CiikkIus, John Daly Murphy: Mrs. l'nge. Kitlherliie Florence: Odette Do Vote, (ieorge Dnwrence; Cora Hell, Kenyim Ulshop; Mrs. Taylor, Jenn Newcombe: TmiIhg, Helen Wnrren; n Shop Hlrl, Slnbel Flndlny. The serond wwk In'gan IK. Fourteen! Ii SI reel 'J'lieul rr (J. Wesley I'osimiptesl, aiiiniigei'l.—The llrst taetropoll- lini prodiictloii of "A Crown of Thorns," a I'niir uel comitly ilrnuui. by Jay Hunt and Hal Hi hi. occurred here Dee. IS. II was presented fur I lie llrst time t>a any stage. II. at Hie Ilowilolu Siputre Then lie. Huston, hv Hie l.oihrop Slock t'o. The story: lxiril Asltntoie and a girl of the middle class elope lo America, and a child, Dorothy, Is born. Aslunore ivltirns to claim Ills esiale and Do- inthy Is left In care of it farnier. Lemuel Dean, mid bis wife. Samaiitlui. Itenlrlee, Itomlhy's nml her. is routined hi nu Insane asylum, ami her liuslianil Is killed In South Africa. Hie estate passing to his half-brotlier. The littler, known tu Dunbar, plots to kill the mother ami child, the former having •'neaped from the asylum, but Dr.ve Spatild- ing. Dorothy's lover, rescues her. unil lumbar ami Ills partner arc brought to justice. The development Is hasty and uneven, hut at that there la cotislilerulile ialeresl in Hie phiy. Frank Manning, ns the uhhpillons Aliriibiims. hud a large share of work cat mil Tor hhn ; Minnie Church did nut al all times meet Hie requirements of the character at' Dorothy; Catuellu t'euiae presented a line nppeninnee as Madge, an assist- ant in crime; William Fnrrou. ns Dick Crouch, gnve u virulent performnnce, ami iilfereil, pcrhu|is, llie best chni-iu'terlmi- Hiui of llie evening. The engagement Is for •me week. The cust : Have S|iauldlng, I.like t'ouno's: Wllinii Dunbar. Kilwln lUillatid: Isriiel Abrahnins. Frank Mniinliig: Sherlfl' HUT. Cluirles Sunders: l.cnniel Dean. Harry Fielding: Dick Crouch, William Farreu: Du Hub 1 . Fdgar Mason: Haggles. Huge Karris; Dorothy Dean. Minnie Church; lleatrlce AhIi- inei'e. Kale llojlaml; Madge Moray. Catuellu ii'iiuo: I'ai'iillnii. Magirle walker: Samiitdlia Dean. Martini Chester: Madame Dn Hols, Fanny Woleoll. Next week. Selniti llertimn. In "t,Miecn of the Convicts."' \ li'lorln Tlienlre (ftsear llaainiersle!:i, niapiigeri. -A big audletic" en.loyed. an Mon- day, Dec. IS. the list of leading vaudeville ael.s which form the bill olVoivd l.v the innn- iigeuu'iil lor Hie eiilci'ltiliiuienl of t lull- pn- Irniis Ibis week. The d"but here of Joe linn and Ids lalcnleil wife, Carrie lie Mur. Is a fcitiuri' of the bill, pn-jcntlng Mr. Ilnrl's Kparkllttg roini'dlettii. In which Ids original smigs, rendered by Mr. Hurl ami Miss De Mar. were applauded ami encored iiciuy times. Harry Tate's "Motoring" began a re- turn I'lliuir.oiuoul. IS. and the humbler bl- inked was ns hMriy as before. Inber I'xeel- b'til acts on the tdll were: The 1'iillv Itros.. In wonderful bend acrobat Irs: O'ltrlcu anil Havel, llrst time here this season. In it comedy skit: the Itussow midgets, la acrobatic feats rail luiMtu:: A. U. Daiicau, In bis ever pleas- ing vcnlrlloipibil acl : llie Cniuill" Trio, rum- edv bar acl : I he Misses Toblli. relined musical act : Cbnrb's HoSsow. dhtilnutlie ismiedlno • —• " '•. wllh a new series or litins in life motion. - i Tlilrit Avenue Theittre (A, II. Womls. ltiaimgfri.--"l-'or Ills llrolher's Crime." wllh Hubert linlllnrd In the dual role of Victor nnd lu-ii sterling. Is this week's id Inn I Ion. Next Mick, I'uilcis in IVhilt WlltllVll." Proctor's Flfl>-el«blli Street The- atre (K. K« I'roelor, mannger).—The execl- lenre of the offerings this week at this house should. Merve us n strong drawing magnet, the bill being headed by Toledo und Price, KViunaslM, foiloweil bv Foster and Foster, In I he skit. "The Volunteer I'lanlst :" l>c Hi ere. clever Illusion 1st. wis n strong card. Nlejiols Hlsterg. ns the "Kentucky Itelles." scored n lilt. Hill and Sylvian! were good In I heir bicycle riding. The Iteno-Illclinrds Co. gave n verv clever nerohnllc turn: Mr. niol Una, Sidney Drew, assisted by .1. II. Wills,,n. Fred ljuimby and J. i». Hewitt, pre- sealed n ane net piece. "The Yellow lirnion." and come In for plenty of nppluuse; Murphy nail Frances sang nml danced Into the good ftrnres of the crowd present. Clllfc llerzite icpin the first of n two weeks' engagement III tills house, his ponies evincing Intelligence, of a high degree. Hie net causing a decidedly favorable Impression, the uarldnble donkey coining In for s|s>clal nllentlnn. The inotloii plelures wen- continued. The orchestra tit this house, under the (llrectloii of Hurry Col- lins, Is n pronounced feature. Sunday's con- cells plliytsl lo good louses. Metropnlltun Opera llonse (Ileinrlcb Conrled, innnngerl.—The opern bills Inst week (fourth weeki Included: Monday night, Dec. 11. "l,n Fnvorlln." east ns before; Wednesday night, lit. "Siegfried." for the first lime this season, with Ibis cast: Jlraeiinhllde. Olive Frctnstnd: lOrda, I^ulse Homer; Stlmnir lies Wnldvogels. Helta Allen: Siegfried, Mr. Mimic: Der Wanderer, Mr. Van Ituoy: Alberlch, Mr. Oorllz; Mime, Mr. Helss; rafoer. Mr. Blass. Mr. Hertr. conducted. This was Miss Kremslad's first ap p e ara nce In the role of lli-ucnnlilldc. Fri- day night, IS, "Iji Sonnambtila," cast lima: Amlnn, Mme. Sembrlch : Lisa, Mine. Jnmelll; 'I'cresn. Miss Hauennelster; Klrlno, Mr. Ca- ruso : II Conic llodolfo, I'ol Flnncou. Mr. Vlgnn, conducted. Saturday afternoon, 10, "Tito Queen of Slielm," mat aa before. Sat- urday night. 111. "La filoL'ondn." cast thus: La tlloeondn, Llltlnni Nnrdlcn; Lama Adorno' Louise Homer: j,u cicrn. Josephine Jncoby; Miizn (irlmnldo, Mr. Dlmtel: llarnnbn, Mr. Srottl: Alvlse lladocro, I'ol l'iancon : y.uanc. Mr. Ilegite; I'n Cnntorc. Mr. Dufrlche; isc- pu. Mr rnroll. Mr. Vlgnn conducted. Timlin Tlientre (Sullivan & Wooils. malingersi "When the World Sleeps" opened here IS. for (he week, wllh (be following <nst: Hubert Cnrlysle. F.dwln McKlu: Luke Hardy, Arthur J. Pickens; llencdlct stroug. Arthur V. Johnson: Hick Hardy, IHchard iiurle: Mrnesl Cnrlysle, James Vincent; CriKinle. Charles Wirlb: Cnelc /aid Tucker, Thus. Norton; Old. Snldeman, Arnold Alex- ander: Doctor Calvin. J. J. Llberman : Deters, Wnt. iKinyscy: Virginia Virey, Margaret llower: iillen Hardy. Louise (illcbreest; Trlpbenln Tucker, (ieorgla Munsun; Mnr- gari't. Sarah Ward: Mrs. Janie Wcutherby, Hose nuilgman. Harry II. Hancock Is lannii- get- for Millennial lirolhcrs: C. W. McC'lln- toek, business inanuger; Arthur J. Dkkens. stage iiianager: (jeorge Taylor, mechanic: Win. Deniixsey. props. Next week, "Queen of the White Slaves." < (.Inula I 'I'benlri- (I'ercy «!. Wlllliitns, manager I.- -There Is :i capital list of etiter- tiilncrs progrnmuied to auiuse Manager Wil- liams' pultons Mils week. The opening mat- lui-e. Monday. 111. found very few vacant seals lu Hie Ih>uiiHIiiI theatre, and pnlrons were enjoying every act on the bill. I'ol. Ilordeverry. the great rlllu nml pistol ex- part this debut at this house), created no end of enthusiasm by his really remarkable frills of shooting ill objects, especially bis rapid tiring feats. The Wulkowaky Troupe of Ittissian danecrf. nlso made an auspicious •'chill here on .Monday. Lee Harrison did not fall lit ercatlug roars of laughter: Trovollo accomplished new features In ventrlloulsin: Hal Davis and Inez Maouuley gave their., draioulh' little playlet. "I'uls," which met with marked favor; Searl nnd Violet Allen nppenriil in I heir new skit, "The Hepeater," nnd scored a hit : Hotter and I Inn well dis- played i heir ctiulllbrlslle fents to their ad- vantage; Leo Nino Introduced his "talking violin:" Carlisle's dugs and ponies pleased everybody, nml the vltagrapli showed new lllllls. cirole Tlientre (Cluis. A. WllllnniK. iimn- nger).—Al. Iteeves' lllg lleailty Show began lis llrst up I own nielropolllnn engagement al Hie regular .Monday mat luce here, Dec. ill, Willi a Urge ititdlcucc lu attendance. With (he prestige of a week of big business this season si a down (own (healre. II Is safe (o predict llinl (he sumo good fortuue will in- tend It at (he cozy Circle. Next week, (lie World Drillers, management of J. Herbert Mark. Huln-r's Museum (John II. Anderson, iniuingcri. - An excellent bill Is given lu the curio hall for week of Dec. IS. and included: Lionel, the lien face boy: South African, headed by John Tevls. the Dahomey chief: ti.d Zip, Crelghton's trained roosters. In won- derful tricks: Lis"/, the Moiininin Maid, and (he Happy Family, lu (he I heat re high eluss vaudeville is given several limes a day, to croivdcd bouses. liernlil Kiiimre Tlienlre (('buries Froli- nuiti. malinger).—Olgn Nelhersole begun Dee. IS her wound week wllh 'Carmen" still Hie bill. Next week. "Sapho." HeliiHco Tluulre ( David Hclnsco, man- ager!.—lllaliche Hales started her sixth wees; Der. IS, I I'he (ilrl of Hie (ioldeti West." llljou Theatre (II. II. Sire, niiiniigcr).— David Wnrllehl began his sixteenth week Dec. IS, In "The Music Master" The four hun- dredth pei i hi ■r.in uce occurred H. Veiulcioy of MumIv (tillmorc & Tomp- kins, nufiuiget'L—"Ilnbi's hi Toyland" wui- meiiccil Its fourth week nnd lust fortnight Dec. IS. Lyceum Tlientre (Daniel Frohuian. iiiniiiigerl.^—"The l.lou and (lie Mouse opened lis IIfib week Dee. IS. llroinUvny Theatre (A. W. Dingwall, managerl.—"Vcrouiouo" liegtni Its ctghlh week Her. IS. Wnllnck'N (Mrs. Thro. Moss, innuager). —.William Fnvershiim oiicucd his ninth week Dee. IS. lu "The Sipiaw Man." KiiiInoii Tlienlre (Henry II. Harris, manager).-- Hubert l.iuaiiie stalled Uls six- teenth week Dec. IS, III "Mail and Super; man." Snvuy Tlienlre (Frank McKce. uinuit- gerl.—James K. I lucked and Mary .Mannec- mg begun Ibelr Ihlrleeiilh week, In "Thu Walls of .lerlrbo." Dec. IS. Liberty Tlienlre iKIaw & Krlniiger, inniingersl.---Thus. W. lloss. In "A Fair Kx- cbniige." ciimiucuccil his third mid lasl. week Dec. IS. Next week, "Tito Gingerbread Man." Miner's RlirMIt Avenue Theatre (1-kl- win D. Miner, malinger!.—The Dainty l'aree Iliiclo-.iiucrs I'omtueiiced an eiigagetuent here Dw. IS. Next week. Fny I'oster. (jritiiil iiperii House iJ. II. Springer, ma linger i.—Aruold ihily and conipaiiy «|i- iicnied bore ih'c. IS for a week's engagement, In "You Never Can Tell." Next week, "It Happened lu Nordlnnd." »• in a He i.icilen iW. Kramer's Sunn, luanugersi Tile Rrlwhrrl Qiiarietle (May 1>|||iIimui. soprano: Isabel Maai.llelil, con- li-iilio; Walter Miulern. tenor: llorton Ken- licily. harllove) : tac Kcanaru Itreibers. coni- eily uitiIiiKk; llie Xarncs. gyuiunsis ; Allen r.ml Delk. In a skcicii: Helen Hrav. <ipeni(lc Miprauo: La Male, luaglcluu. und the elne- nialogrnph are llie at I rail Ions for (his week. Sew Yurli Tlienlre i Klaw & F.rhiuger. maimgersi. -Itlcluird Carle opened his third week 1 !:•••. Ls. Ill "The Mayor of Toklo." I'rliii'i'ss Tlienlre i lletirv Miller, man- ager i. - Mmvaret Aiiglin oumueiiciil her loin li-elilh week l)«v. IS. In "Zbei." Casino i Sam S. & Lee Slml-ert. uuin.i- geral.—"The Karl ami the Hlrl" began Its seventh week Dec. 1-S. Florence Silicon en- d-red (lie cast matinee of 14, nppenrlnc ns lislsy Fullowlleld. nnd scored an Immediate ■access. I'roctor's Twenty-third Street Tlie- ntre (F. F. I'roctor, manager).—Lc Domino ltouge Is heavily featured on Hie enrrent bill, and on Der. 18 her remarkably effective act. wllh Its Impressive cHe-.-is, won a triumph most emphatic. Her wonderful toe dancing whs heartily applauded. Tom Nawn nnd eom- jmny. lu.llie lasting hit. "Cat and the Uenll," one of the prettiest offerings on the vaude- ville til age, were received with the acclama- tion Iluil Hie act richlr merits, and the F.lght Shetlnnds were una of I he biggest suc- cesses of the hill. Iiiniiii" Cotton nnd Nick Long, presenting "Managerial Troubles." were great favorites, as their reception proved, and their worl: wns clever, us li al win * Is. lllnes aud Itouiington, a team of entertainers Hint -New York should see ■Timer, had plenty of bright material and knew how to use It to Hie best nilvantnge. The Fire Mowatls, wIMi Hielr remarkably effective net of club Juggling,-were eusy win- ners In the mutter of iiiiiturlng unpin use. and the singing of Arlln Hall, the well known coon (boater, was greatly enjoyed. Her song. "Nlcodemns. Won't You Come Hack Home''" wns cleverly rendered, nnd received Hie enthusiastic nppluuse of au auillenc-' that plainly appreciated Miss Hall's line work. Sylvnno, an enulllhrlst of unusual merit, had hut full reward of npplnuse for some spkndldly executed feats, which branded him ns a master in bis line. The motion pictures continue. Lyric Theatre (Sara S. A Lee Sbnlmrt, munngcrs).—During the past week business has been to the capacity of the house, and (he snme condition prevailed Monday night, Dee. IS, when Mine, llcrnhnrdt begnn the second and last week of her engagement, giving the second performance of her awn version of "Adrlenne Lecouvreur." Tills version omits (he prison scene, and thereby lessens, lo some degtee, the work of Adri- enne, but it nevertheless contains opportuni- ties for the star to shine In some of her best work, and Mme. Bernhardt takes full ad- vantage of her opportunity. Her wonderful power" was displayed through every scene In which she appears. In the Muni scene, which ends In the death of Adrlenue, she held bcr audience spellbound, and when falling of the final curtain dispelled Hie Illusion, the bouse rang with n storm of applause. Her coin- puny gave ber able support, M. De Max. M. Decocur, M. Hnbay, .Mine. Itarblcr und Mile. Se.vlor deserving special mention. The cast In full: Adrlenue Lecouvreur. Sarah Bernhardt; I.e Iteverend i'erc Dominium 1 , Confcsscur de la Coitr, M. De Max ; Maurice de Saxc, M. De- coeur: D'Argentul. 51. Dencubourg: I,e Due de noillllon. M. Ivniuss : M. dc Voltaire. M. Mallilllon; M. Du Mnrsay, M. Cnurny; I.e Donteur I'lerrefcii. M. I'lron; Qulnnult. M. bury; L'Abhc Knuret, M. Ilnltay: Lo l'rlnce ue N.. M. I'liylngnrde: Le DurbeaM de Roull- loii. Mine. Ilarbier: Marguerite Lecouvreur, Mile. Scylor: La Mari|iilse, Mine. Itnulnnger; Sylvln, Mile Maclean. Last week's bills were: Tuesday night, 12, "La Dame Aux Ctimellns; Wednesday afternoon, 13, "Adrl- enue Lecouvreur" Hirst time In America of this version i : Wednesday night, "Angelo, Tyranl of r.idmi." Voclor Hugo's live net play: Thursday night. M. "Sappho;" Friday ri-jli'. lo. 'Fedora;" Satiirduy afternoon. Ill, "I'bi'dre," live urt. tr.igedy; Saturday night, id. "La Fi'inmc de Claude," Alexander Du- mas' three act play. Yorkville Tlienlre IM. It. UinibrTC. manager).— The third mid lust week, for the promt ul least, of David Hclasco's tenancy hero wllh his road nil rue: I our. began Mon- day. Dec IS. wllh the presentation of "The Heart of Maryland." with Odette Tyler "» Maryland Culvert, and other important roll's In tlie bauds of such capable actors ns It. D. MacLean. Orrln Jobuson, John K. Kclleru and WjIIiicc Fdilluger. As Mlnrylnnd Calvert, Miss Tyler filled every repulrement of the 'fole. and, speaking collertlvely of the cast. It wont! be dlllicult. indeed, to conceive of a more capable or heller balanced one. The production, as Is the cnsi of nil the Hclnsco plays, wns sumptuously ►tuged. The large audience of Monday night was most liberal with Us appli:u-:e for both the actors and the play. The cast In full: Cien. Hugh Kcndrlck, K. I>. MacLean : Col. Alan Kcndrlck. Orrln Johnson: Col. Fallon Thorpe, John K. Kel- leril: f.leut. Hubert Telfair, Wallace F.d- dlngcr: I'rovosl Sergeant Itlout. It. J. Mur- phy : Tom llounc. Wilson Melrose; Lloyd Calverl, Hegiiu HuKhslmi: Uncle Dnn'l, Hubert Mclntyrc; (.'aptniii Ia.'!gblon, Joseph J. O'Nell; Captain Hlnlr, Waller Tbouipson: Lieut, llayne. It. M. O'Nell; Aides de Camp of (icn. Kondrlck's staff, Clur- ence U Kinkier. Cloyd V. Lntl; Dludsoe, K. 1». Sailer: Corimral. Harry S. Norton; O'llnrn, Alf. L. lilc'taall: Haggles, Jones 0. Walter; ForlH-s, Arllair Turner: Johnson. W. A. Jeirerles; I'lill. Howard II. Miller; Mrs. Culhoiimc. Florence Foster: l'limbe Vaucy. Mury Kaber; Nancy SlcNalr, Inez I'luninier; Maryland Culvert. Odette Tyler. Kxeciillve slnff for Mr. Helnsco: John W. MrKliinpy.manager; Clarence T.Uoyken.busl- netis manager: II. J. .Murphy, si age manager; William Fooks, master of properties: c. A. Liiudjack, stage cnrpenlci'; Will lam Holland, elei trlciun: John A. lliirrett, assistant car- penter. Next week, "Mrs. Temple's Tele- gram." Murray IIIH Theatre (Win. T. Keogb, manager).—"Wnlded and Darted" Is (he at- traction here this week, and wa« presented wllh I he following excellent cast : Jerome Cameron. Louis K Miller: Herbert Dixon, John Morrlssey ; Harry Snider. Fredk. Alyn ; John Kennedy, (.'bus. L. Alexander: Jmues, Walter Vernon; Thompson. James Shea: Ollicer Itounell. Johnslon Stewurs; (llllcer Frank. Maxwell Ileera; Ponehinnii, Walter llurger: Servant. John (Hlson; Hev. Charles Allen, William Stowe : Marlon Cnnicron. Ann Singleton : Nanette l'iancon, Joxlc Slsson ; Sallie McNeil, Louise Austin; Mrs. Kennedy, Florence Haeey : Mrs. l.upteiiberg. Kllzubeth lllnes: Little Kllle, Anna Johnston: May (ioodwln, Lotiie Johnston: Mrs. Arlington, llessle Lewis; Nom Fnrlelgh, I'ulh Jlac- Cauley. Next week, Joseph Murphy, in "llie Kerry Cow." American Theatre (Wm, T. Kcogh, nianngeri.—"Me, Him and I." recently pre- sented by Sullivan, Watson and WhIIclaw In u down town bouse. Is the nil ruction for (he current week. Special luentlou enn he inndc of n niuuber of catchy sougs, well rcudered by Xelile Nelson nnd Henrietta I*c. The company Is Hie same ns when Inst seen in this ellv. jc««t week. David lllgglus, hi "Ills Lnsl I Ml In c." liurrlek Theatre (Sam'l W. Cumpertz, matiiiL'erl.—Hrnce (ieorge encned her llflli nnd last week Dec. IS, In "Tlio Marriage of William Ashe.' Next week, llenrleltn Cros- man. la "Mr.rv. Mary. QuKe Contrary." KuleUerhoeker Tlientre (Al. Hnyinnn & Co.. manilgers).—Virginia llameil o|N>ned her fourth and Inst week Dec. LS, In "La l'elle Marseillaise." Next week, Frltzl Scheff, lu "..tile. Modiste." Italy'* Tlienlre ( Daniel Frohuian. mmin- gerl.—Viola Allen started her fourth week nnd lnsl fortnight Dec. IS, lu "The Tomst of the Tuwn." Joe Weher'a Tlienlre (Joe Weber, man- agerl.—Cyril Scott, In "The l'rlnce Chap." commenced bis Iwelflh week and last fort- night Dec. IK I'MoIiIn' Tlientre (Dncar Hanmierstelii, lnanncerl.—I'eler F. Dalley. in '"llie I'ress Agent." started his fourth week Dee. LS. Criterion Theatre (Charles Frohninn, managerl.— William Collier her.au his foiirlh und Inst week Dee. IS. lu "On I he Quiet." Next week. Klhel Itarrynioiv, In "Allre-Sll-by- tbe-Flre." MnillNon Sunnre Tlienlre (Walter N. laiwrence. rine.airerl.- llcury K. I'lxer slatt- id his Iwell'lh week Dec. IS, lu '"llie Mau on the Hox." Mnlcsile Tlientre (John R. Flabprty, mnnnger).—"Wonderlaml" entered Its ninth nuil las' week Dee. 18 Nexl wepk, Marie t'ablll, 111 "Mouuiihlue." Sew Aumteri1*m Theatre (Klaw k Lr- langer. manajera).—E.' S. Wlllard began on Dec! IS-the second of his three weeks en- gagument at this house, with Ihe Introduc- tion of "The Mau Who Was," a one act dramatization of Kipling's story (produced ou the nbove dale for the first time In this country/, and "A l'nlr of Spectacles, ? the Svdaev Unindv comedy, which John Ilarc made us familiar with. In "The Man Who Was," which was dramatlxed by Klnsev 1'lele. Mr. Wlllard gave a thrilling piece of acting, that was vibrant with nalse-iiiilcken- hig luterest nnd Intense In Its nppeallng pathos. As the unkempt, half-wild creature, who returns to his comrades In arms, the While Hussars, after n twenty years' ale ■tare In Siberia, Mr. Wlllard showed tell- ingly, at Una. the abject nnlmnl fear of Ihe man, who has lived awny from hla kind for so long that he has even for- gotten his own language. Then, us ihe glimmer of awakening memory Ib aroused by fumillnr scenes und objects, the lssir re.iture's guttural sounds finally take the form of Kngllsh words and phrases. and the g-adual return of full reason, with all the accompanying touches of pathos, was depleted with wonderful coloring by the actor, whose voice has never beeu uissl to belter advantage than In these heart-rend- ing scenes. The acting literally held a big audience hi a s|s>ll, and the warmest com- raendatlou of It was beard ou all sides. The little play Is grewsome, nnd of no particu- lar constructive cleverness, but the strength of character drawing shown In the principal role ls stnflclent excuse for Its being. In "A Pair of Spectacles'.' Mr. Wlllard made his tlr.it appearance ns Benjamin Ooldfineh. and completely captivated bis auditors as the grent-bcai-tcd but temporarily erratic character. The brother, Uregory, was a bril- liant piece of work In the hands of Ernest Stellard, whose makeup was a work of art, and whose acting was of distinctive merit, winning hhn special marks of approbation. Alice I.onnon was excellent as the young wife. Cost of "The Man Who Was:" Austin Llmmaron, Mr. Wlllard: Col. Dur- ban. Frank Dyall; Capt. Bassctt llolmcr, ivau F. Simpson: Capt. Denne, J. W. Lau- rence: "Little" Hlldred. Walter Edmunds; Dennis C. Sullivan, Krncst Stailard; Hugh Gordon, It. Sawyer; Sergt. Colson, H. Cane; JIliii Singh. William Mauter: Col. Dlrko- vltch, II. Unrfoot; Mllllcent Durgun, Alice Lonnou; Sybil Mason, Ituth Bnrry: Mrs. Denne. Leila Hep tun: Daisy Desne, Gladys (Iranger. Cant of ."A l'nlr of Spectacles:" Benjamin Goldfinch. Mr. Wlllard; Gregory, Kraest Stailard; I'ercy. Walter Edmunds; Dick. William Siintcr; Mr. Lorlmer, Ivan F. Simpson; Bartholomew, IL Cane; Joyce, II. Unrfoot: Another Shoemaker, J. Vv. Lau- rence ; Mrs. Goldfinch, Alice Lonnon; Char- lotte, Nelly Angell; Lucy Lorlmer, Ituth Barry. New York Hippodrome (Thompson & Dundy, managers). — Darkness prevailed at this house Dec. Jl and 1". and on Wednes- day nieht, 13, "A Society Circus" wns given Its Initial production. The piece is in two acts nnd live scenes, nnd was written by Sydney Hosenfeld, while the musical numbers are the compositions of Manuel Klein. The scenery wns painted by Arthur Voegtltn. and the production was staged by Edward I 1 . Temple, llie work, which ls primarily In- tended ns a vehicle for the Introduction of circus and specially acts, lias sufficient theme to hold interest, and the various acts arc cleverly worked into 11. IL Is, however, the production, ns a product iou, that commands the attcutlon. It is u fairyland and a won- derland rolled Into one, and Its beauties ltalllc dcsrrlpiion. It Is beyond all question the most gorgeous spectacle that New York has ever seen. II Is miraculous la coucoplinn aud la fulfillment. The scenery hi by far Ibc most cluborute of auy mat nas heretofore graced u New York stage, and the costumes worn by the enor- mous i horns iu "The Song of Die Flowers" ballet arc beautiful beyond words. In.this ballet the color effects produced by the commingling of the (.bonis In their various costumes, are inarvelously beautiful, and the final scene, entitled ■■Thu Court of the liohUn Fountains'," Is wonderful iu Its grandeur. Nothing approaching It In mag- nificence has ever been attempted In this country, and It Is very doubtful if its eqnil lias ever been seen in auy other couutry. The music furnished by Mr. Klein Is pretty, and one or two of the numbers. particularly the one emitted "Moon Dear," promise In become p. miliar. This song was rendered with a novel moon effect that added to Its attractiveness. Marcellnc. Frank Silvers Oakley and Felix Huney were all given roles In which they could show their able fun making abilities, and Francis J. Boyle and Hose Lit Hurle snag aud acted well. The full cast was: Bolesla. Francis J. Boyle; Draga, Leila Homer: Esmeralda. Olive North : l'aul I'asky, Edwin A. Clark ; Katb.ky. James Cheirv: Ludsky, Harry F. Siegfried: Bndsky. Thomas J. Daly: the Ladv Volututila. Hose !.u llnrlc; Flxz Fluka. Marcellnc: Cage. Hlla Dean: the Major Domo, Felix Ilaney: Ills Sbndow. Frank Silvers Oakley; Walters, Messrs. Bennelt. Scott and Soley: Florette. Miss Hlnno. In scene one of act two n burlesque on a trained Hun act wns excellently given by the Four Itiniios and company. The circus and spe- cialty acts Include : Claire He Hot and her lions. Miss Mnnpils nnd iter ponies. Margue- rite and llaiiley, equilibrists;Cnleedo. "king of the Initialling wire:" Slslers O'Mccrs, light wire [lerfoncers : Sisters I'owell, eques- triennes: Albert Crundall and his donkey, Ihe Herns Family, acrobats: August Family, Higglers: the Four Marnos, acrobats, and the Four Hlanos. Keith's Tlientre (H. y. Rogers, resident manager).—A bill which compares well with liny former offering at this house, was of- fered Dec. IS. resulting lu two capurltv audiences on that date. "The Sunuv South 1 ' (first time here I justified the claim to origin- ality. The Four Famous I.oadons (first time here) were really marvelous, and called forth many outbursts of applause. The F.lluore Sisters relumed, ufter a long absence, und scored ns strongly as ever. Frauk and Jen Lntouu were roundly applauded for their neat, funny nnd excellent offering. Bornnl and Nevarro. In "Weary Waggles, the Daudv 1 little Trntr.p," kept the laughter and an"- plnusc lu continual evidence. HI. F. Key- linrd. with his wonderful mechanical figures, made a pronounced Impression us a Ten- trlloquht. Sydney Grant offered his usual slock of songs and stories. Others were: Milt WomI. Fierce nud Opp, the Ahcarns. Kdwlnn Mereler nud Morton, Temple and Morion. 'I'he kinctograph showed some In- teresting pictures. 1'usinr'n Theatre (Tony I'ustor, mana- ger).—For the week of Dec. 18 an excellent hill attracts. Charles and Edna Harris, In "The Herman 1'olKlclan." serve to win lunnv laughs, and the Ainphlon Four. In "The De- bulimic." caused plenty of amusement. others who were successful were: Adamlnl und Taylor. In n musical act; the I'n tit kit Trio. In "A Cvmnasl's rarlor Amusement:" Geo. II. Alexander, lu monologue: Mills mid Morris. In black fare: Dim J. Ilarrlugtou, ventriloquist ; Allen and Da 11 on. In music nnd comcil.i : Kimball nnd Donovan, banjo players: the Denuicos, gvmnasts: Artorg Sisters, dancers and acrobats, and Gus la'onord. Ihe magician. The vltagrapli closed the bill with good pictures. MInerV llnwer.v Theatre l Edwin D. Miner, malinger).—The Fay Foster Co. Is the attraction this week. ami. combined with the Nelson-Hrltt light pictures, drew largo bouses Mondny .-ifiernmui and evening. "Echos of Miude Hull How" was Ihe brief mortice which opened llie show, the usual first part baying been dispensed with. The olio presented: Vivian, who sang several linrllone selections well; cushhian and St. Clair, in "Uoollgau's Troubles," a stilts of comedy effeefs; Herbert nnd -Willing, black face conrersatloniHlBrM, * singers -inJ dancers, who were encored: Louie Dacre, wbo made herself a favorite Immediately by her magnetic stvlc and presence, and Ken,,, Welsh .nnd Montrose, In their clever acro- batics and comedy. Their "bridge" work v.ob encored especially. "A Night at Kelly's Hotel," with Miss Dacre ns Mrs. Kelly, gave a line opportunity for gisiil work by the company. Oco. McFnrlnnd, Ilcrt Her- bert and Charles Willing took good care of the comedy. The others were: Louise S(. Clair...Wm. C- Cushman, Tom .Welch, Joe Keno. Alma Vivian. (Irai-c -La TMerro. Eva Wheeler. Margaret Krueger. Margie Webster, Lom Crelghlon,. Anna Kelly, Mcdellnc Co.- preltn, Mabel Aulston, Sti-liu Anderson, Cora Hunt. Dena i.'utnleiio, Violet Horlock, and Jeunle Stanley. "Under the -Banana Tree" and "My Hindoo Maid" were handsomely staged, and warmly.applauded. The ..tight pictures made'lip the rest of a long-pro- gramme. Joe Oppenhelmer is proprietor and manager, Julius Meyer, business mana- ger: Entile Cauileno, musical director: Charles Aitkcns, carpenter:, Charles Wesl, stage director. Next week, the Merry Maid- ens. Dewey Thentrc (Sullivan & Kraus, mun- ngcrs i.—A cordial welcome was given, llie Parisian Widows. Extravaganza Co., under the-management of Weber & Hush, ut Ibis popular bouse, at the matinee, Monday, Dec. 18, tills being their first New York appear- ance this season. - The performance start*! with a musical melange, called 'The Carnival at-Monte Carlo/' which employs-the wholo company. It is. full of bright comedy and up-to-date music, and there arc handsome cos- tumes, 'llie following appeared to advantage: Ben Welch, John I loan 11, Pat Kearney, Shi Kelton, Florence Hawkins, Kslherlne Handull, Ned Kelton, Mildred Valmorc, Buth Wright. Marion Florence, Lou Wheaton, I.ylc Mel- rose, Alice Munn. Nan Hyau, Marguereitu Murphy, Llllle Rmythe, Mike Murphy, Lulu Valmorc, Little Kelton, Edith Leroy, Millie Klorlne. Maude Folsom, Lizzie Snyder, Mnrth -Munn, Carrie Hyau, Jennie Francois, Tom Owley. Tben followed an olio which succeeded admirably In entertaining the large audiences. It Included: Ilonun nud Kearney, talking and - singing comedians; Sisters Vulihore, novelty • singers und danc- ers: Ben- Welch, Hebrew comedian.; Threu Musical Kellobs, lu an up-to-date musical act. and Owley and BandalL hi a sketch, called "Tumbling Tom." A most enjoyable farce, entitled "A Day In Camp," brought to a conclusion a capitally entertaining pro- gramme. Executive staff for this company: Ben-Harris, manager;.Ben Welsh, stage di- rector ; Joe Pomerantz, musical director, and Mlrhnel Murnhv, carpenter. Next week, Hose Sydell's Loudon Belles.-. London Thentrc (James U. Cur tin. manager).—The Cherry Blossoms are repeal- ing on the Bowery thli week. From the lively and sbowy opening of the first part lo tbe rousing finish of "Quarrelsome Neigh- bors," Including the strong array of special- ties, the show again gave entire satisfaction. Tbe bill, which has remained unchanged, Includes: I.oro and Payne, Frank Boss, Mr. nml Mrs. Edward Evads. Lydla Carlylc nnd Lillian Ferry. II. V. Fitzgerald, and the Mali- lmsset Comedy Four. Next week, the Briga- diers. Empire Thentrc (Charles Frobman, man- ager).—Mnudo Adams entered ber seventh week Dec. IS, iu "I'eler Pan." iinriem.—At tbe Harlem Opera House iAJcx. Llcbtensteln. manager) Marie Cablll, In "Moonshine," was warmly welcomed by w large audience Dec. J 8. The play caused continuous laughter from first to last. Thu cast Is the original oue, and the entire pro- duction the same ns presented down town. Next week, Edna May, In "The Catch of the Season." lVt:sT Esti (George A. Blumeuthul, man- ager).—"It's Up to You, John Henry," with Charles E. Urnpewln and Anna Chance shar- ing honors, opened to a good sized uudl- encc IS. aud gave 11 most pleasing perform- ance. The stars are surrouuded by a most capable company. Next week, James O'Nell, la "Monte Crlsto." ...-., AluTii'ji'oi.is (Henry Uoscnberg, manager). —"The Curse of Drink." an exciting melo- drama thai proved a success ut one of (be Harlem bouse a few weeks ago. Is tbe al- (racllon for (bis week, and opened to a fair sized audience 18.. It ls well staged and bus merit. Next week, "Tom, Dick und Harry." . Stak (Win. T. Keogb, manager).—"Tlio House of Mystery." a sensational melo- drama, Is the attraction this week, it Is the first Harlem presentation of this play, nml u good sized audience welcomed It is. The production evidently pleased, us en- cores were numerous. The ■ stage effects were novel lies In their way. Next week, Chas. T. Aldrleh, hi "Secret Service Sam." Proctor's Onb HuNnur.n ami Twbstv- Pirru Stiieet Thkatrk (F. F. Proctor, man- ager!.— Kdwlii Arden's drama, "Haglau's Way." Is the attraction for this week. Its several interesting features, particularly tin; duelling scene In tbe first act. were most Impressive. The play held the audlcuce throughout, and the house favorites scored. Win. T. Kelley, as Guy llaglan, the -wronged husband, and Beatrice Morgan, as Vivian, the wife, did clever work. Others wbo par- ticipated in the success were Paul McAllister, Sol Aiken. Hubert Hill. Agnes Scott, I.lttlo olive McVlne, L\ K. James and Julian Heed. The vaudeville presented Helehen's dogs. Tver and Jeruitm, Harry Pllcer and moving pictures. AuuMiniA (Percy G. Williams, manager). —Last week came near being a record break- er. This week started with a crowded house. The bill Is 11 most excellent one, and In- cludes: Wuyburn's Minstrel Misses, wllh Berlle Heron: While and Stewart, Matthews and Ashley, tbo Three Meers, Alclde Capl- tulnc, the Kalian Trio, Jas. F. Donovun and Beta Arnold mid company. Criss Smith and the Two Johnson, and vltagrapli. Hi'imu & Skauu.v's Music Had. (Ben Hurtlg, muuuger).—This house Is crowded nightly. The prescut week started well 18. the house being filled at both iierformuncrs. The Krcole-Arlnzu .Troupe made lis llrst vaudeville appearance ou the ubove dale Tac act needs no comment, as It has proven Its worth with "The While Cat" Co. The others of the hill: Mr. and Mrs. Mark Mur- phy, Kdgar Allen nnd Emlln r.u Croix and company, Sabel Johnson. Martin Brothers, Llbbey nnd Trayer, World and Kingston, and Otto Brothers. KUttur (Al Onkcn, manager).—The bill for this week ls a good one, and held tli» audience until the dual curtain 10. •• in- cludes: Ed. Boyd. Shungopnvl. Singer's dogi and monkeys, Jennings an 1 Webb, May Ward, Cyclone aud moving pictures. I'.u.wi: if. Ilerusieln, mnnnger).—A fair sized nudlence was In attendance at the opening performance IS. The bill for this week Includes: Ivnhler and Davis. Hie Three IIHIycrs, Epps and Harrington, Joe Mnrd. l-i 1.lair and West, Cotton's donkeys uud muvlug pictures. Brooklyn.—At the New Monlnuk (Ed- ward Trail, manager) "It Happened In Nord- lnnd" Doc. 18-i':t. Last week "The Educa- tion or Mr. Plpp" did line business. Next week, John Drew, In "Dc Lnncev." SiivnKirr (Lee Parker, manager).—Week of 18 the house Is closed. "The Heart of Maryland" 20-30. Last week "Happyland" scored well. MAjESTtc (Dudley McAdow, manager).— "Oliver Twist" ls presented bv Eugeule Hlair 18-23. Last week James O'.Vell, in "Monte Crlsto." drew crowded bouses, Next week, Kllle Fay. finAxn Opera novsn (M. T. Mldilleton, uauogcr).—"The Queen of tbe Convicts" IS-