The New York Clipper (August 1906)

640 THE NUW YORK CLIPPER. August 4. NEW YORK: CITY. Keith jl Proctor'a Pnlon Square Theatre (K. r. Rogers, resident manager). —An Interesting bill, on which Marshall r, Wilder appeared la big tvpe, was pre* eebted July 30. The little humor tat wan at his best, and won several rccnlls. The Ex- position Four (local debut), comprised of the Alexander Brother,* and .lames Brady, made n most decided lilt In their musical art. Their work In much mare appreciated when they hold to the classic form. -The KliuU.uizBi Troupe (first lime here), one of tlie greatest Japanese troupeH In tbe profes- sion, mnde a sensational lilt. Znssell and Vernon, In "The Elopement," repeated their former success In ninuslng fashion. Itixon and Anger tangled up "the King's KoglHi." to. the amusement, of the audience, Cmnn* bell and Johnson made their customary suc- cess in their acrobatic 'cycle net. Anderson find CioIneA wan latn or applause. rhfUHla Wprdettp and rompnnv kept everyone happy In' n neat sketch. Mnlvernc nnd Thomas danced excellently. Wallace Truemnn, Jug- gler, late of the Agnust Family (local debut os a single net), scored well. RIchv W. Craig received applause In bin novel act. Bean and Hamilton did some One high jump- ing. The klnetogrnph closed the bill. Hew York Theatre (Klaw ft Krlsnger, managem).—The regular Reason of this pop- ular bouse opened moHt auspiciously Monday night. July So, with an audience which filled tbe spacliHis auditorium to the doors. A royal welcome was accorded Mclntyre and Heath, tu "The Ham Tree," the vehicle which brouitht them much success ns stars last season. The beginning of llielr season occurred lnnt weelt. at the Savoy Theatre, Atlantic City, There nre two changes In this Benson's cast, Jeanne Towler succeeding MIkh Howlnnd, hh Mrs. Nlckclbackcr, and Frederick V. Uowers, who assumes the role of Ernest Kverhart. manager of the Georgia Minstrels, In place of RrtWftt Huff. The stars were In excellent: form, and oikc again proved that they huve no su|ierlors In their line of endeavor. Mr. Itowcrs acted his role very acceptably, and sang his al- lotted songs excellently. The big chorus helped materially to The success of the work. The engagement Is for four weeks. The '-ast: Alexander llamblelanlan, James Mclnlvro; Henry Jones, T. K. Heath; Sherlock UnlBcs, W. (.". Fields: Ernest EverhnV Frederick V. Bowers: Lord Spoteash, David Torrence; Lawrence Niekelhiickcr, Alfred Fisher; Mrs. Nickel backer, Jeanne Towler; Tessle Nickel- backer, Carolyn Obrdon : Ilesdennmii, Itellfi Uold; Jlpsey, Stephen I'aul; Ppnsonby, Otto F. Johnson: Molly, Adele Hester; Dolly Jones, Helen Whitney ; Bashful Nun, Jennie Meyei'H; Nuucy Drown, Inez Marcel; June, Belle faun: Winsome KIM v. Daisy Lrle; Daisy, Jane Lovell; Lola, Lizzie Smith ; Flo, Fellcltas Huttbcll; Nellie Metiownn, Hurriet Itehfeld : Llllle, Oorlnue Lincoln ; Sleepy Kate, Alice Way land. Executive sinfr for "The Ham Tree:" Acting manager, II. F. Mr- tneller; singe manager, l-'nmk Todd; iiksIsi- ani stage miimiger, Philip .1 nfile ; nuisfcul di- rector. Alfred LiiugwtiiR'; muster mechanic Kdwal-d Hooch ; electric-Inn. William I'rice; master of proper! les, Clarence Koliiiisoii; wuHrobe mistress. Miss C. !■'. Fuller. Third Avenue Thentre (Martin J. Dixon, mn'iiiKcri.—This house opened July -8, with "The King of Diamonds;'" n new ilvu net piny, by Fniley Pauley, under the direction of Lou In I Icinliiwuv. Frank Knr- rlngtou appeared In a double role, us John ilhplon, it convict, and ns Dick Downing, "The King." John Moore played Jim Fiisi- mau and Allntllu, Dick's lull. Oilier ehnr- uvtei'H mid plMvers'wero : I'hlllp Wentwurtli, Walter Montague ;<lussle Plilvlhsky. Ueorge. (I: t'lonnett ; .Vlnzettn. Joseph Cusuck: Felix ltandolpli, Itnyiiioml Fitzgerald ; Reverend lie Casta, Hurry-llartmanu ;'tiregpry, Nell t'p- ton: John Dlusmoor, Win. Ilttsseibrooke: Warden Colllus, Ilnrry Scoti ; untmpv. Jo- seph Citsack; Hooln. Pniil Poller; Fiddles, WIHIe Singleton; Siiperliiiendeiit of Sub- way. Ueorge Marshall: Subwiiy Moiormnii, C, J. BlugIe.ton; Hill llurnH, Walter Smith: Alice Dlusmoor, Phyllis .Morton : Mnv Hard- ing, Lynda Fnrle; Killv .Schneider, Mud no Wood ; Madnme Itlcnrd. Vluule Athertou; Sister Deal rice. Isabel! Marshall; Mrs. Dins- moor, Edith Curtlss; Mrs. Vaudcrmllllous, Bessie Douuell. The scenes nre laid In New York nad Arlzoim. Louis llemlnwiiy Ih manager; (Jccrge L. Marlon, business iimna- t[Pi'i Win. Nord, prtijm. The Third Avenue ins been thoroughly renovated, and presents iut, attractive iijipeuranee. Jan. U, SwurlH has been engngeu ns business manager, Next week, "Tbe MIssourlaiiH." I'urndlMc llnof (;nr<lt>n (Oscar Ham- raersteln, ninuageii.—While the Hummer sea- Hon Ih beginning lo wane in city theatricals, and 11 new season Is fust approaching, there dues not seem tn he any evidence of these conditions lit the ninllurc or nlghl perform- ances brie, elilicr hi Hie size of the audi- ences, or of the people uim compose them, ns the Victoria lias a distinct clientele of Its. own. There nre three acts In this week's hill which inude their llrst appearance for this Slimmer on Mondny, July :id, one of whom was also nn Atuerlenu debut. This la an Alaerlnn dancer, billed att Ihsrln. She eXecillinl four dunces. In Bohemian. Hussion, Huugiii'hin ami Hraztlllnn cosluiue. very nrtlBtlcnIly, mid was very capably nsslsted by ii male dnucer. Her tlelmt liere wns n fin- cess. Hru«'Ht Hognu intide his regular mid- Summer production here 30, of a singing nad dancint; specially, unit on this occasion bus icllpm'ii nil of his best efforts hi iliis line. There are thli'ly-Uve people In the net, mid Mr. Ilogim's welcome whs h cordial one. The Four Kurds, In their Kplcudld ditnclng iHiiulii'r, scored strongly. Acts which eon- ItMe tliolr very mU'ceHsful engagements are: Arthur Prince, Vi'iiiriloipiist ; Miichnow, Kus- bIqii ghint (last week) : ltlce and Prevost, In "Bituipty lluuips:" t'olilus mid linn, com- edy acrobats: Lulhi Selblul, bicyclist: Miss Hailing monkeys, I hi Plccido Mldgeis, ntnl .tbe Shiirp Bros. PnMtor'N Tlientre (Tony Pastor, mana- ger).—For week of Jnlv 30, llrockman. Muck untl, Belmont appeared In "The Count on Mother's Accoiinl." and Bcored easl'v. I^-s Jundlff, formerly known as the llratlls. did Foine guod ei]iillllir1stic work, Frank II. White and Lew Simmons again got a multiplicity of InugtiH In lliclv act. Tbe Three Ln totmn made n great ldg hit In their iiiunIciiI offer- ing, and no doubt was left of their positive HiiccesH. Hurry Boiler mid company (llrst New York apnenrancel raised a gale of laugh- ter, In "A Matrimonial llllzimrd," which Is one of ihe funniest sketches of tbe duy. AdaniK and Drew scored, us lisnal, In "A Bogus t'hnuffenr." N.irab Kelly (her local ilehuii created a favorable Impression In IrlMt songH. The I^a Belle Trio (Hrsi time here), in "The Slnglttg "lMione." were we!' re- fulved. and deserve conimendnilou. Muck and Dilgnt. In "A Strenuous Sprain," met with ftilceess, Otlterrt were: Frniicls Wood, hoop roller: Seymour's Comedy Dogs, and Corbelt timl Forrester. The vllagmph closed Ihe bill. Timlin Tbi'titre (Sullivan & Woods, nHJingeis). — "The (juccu of the White Slaves" opened this house July *_'S. The popu- lar melodrama drew crowded houses. The cast Im-lmted' May Lloyd Itoherts. Anna Stoddard. A. SI. Clnlr Fvers. M. J. Sheelian and Raw Uriiliam. The IVKstellc Sisters and &Um Roberta Inlroduccd specialties. Wallnek'H Tit en t re (Mrs. Theo. Moss, manairerl.—"Ills Honor, the Mayor," with Blanche King. Clarence Harvey, the original pony ballet and the sinne cast which bad iee» appearing further up Broadway for two months, opened n live weeks' engagement here July 30, the bouse owning for n Summer neimoii on Hint dilti*. Tbe regular season Win mien «n Sept. 1. RIhiIIkuh Siiunre Hoof (Inrilen (Henry rincua, mnnimer).—"Mile. Champagne "start- ed Ha sixth week July 30. Keith & Proctor** Twenty-third Street Theatre.—Virginia Enrle and her "johnnies" have the big type on this week's Jirogrttmnie., and the oeveral aonga they ren- lercd were well Uked by tbe audience, matinee of July 30.. Mr. and Mm. Perkins FMMff priaented the favorite.. "The Half- Way House," ond Marlon Gnraoa'a singing was so keenly enjpved that the audience was reluctant, to allow her to withdraw. Others we're; The Farrell-Taylor Trio, an act that l,i excellent during Its early stages: Harney Kagan and Henrietta Hyron, lu their bright net. "Idle Fancy;" Kugene Howard and Willie Howard, James V. fisik and Harry Modl^nn, Deimore and Darrell, and Dulmore and Oneida. The motion pictures continue. Wistaria Orove (Joseph Hart, mana- ger).—The newcomers on thin week's bill are Sum HI ton, comic Juggler, and ihe Vlama- turglsts, who expose the tricks of tbe Thau- maturgfsts. Mr. Kllon, wiio tumbles all over lue stage with on armful of unruly plates and three ordinary ben's eggs In his pockets, wns voted an out of the ordinary and clever entertainer, Tbe FlamaturglHU, made a blir fuicres* In their "mind-reading." appear- ing first to collate tlie questions, add then re- tiring for almost an hour, to reappear.and answer the ouestions which had been written jar auditors'ln various purrs of tbe house. Then followed an expianution «f the process. This exhibition, a moat entcrmlnlng one, held the audience Interested to the end, and gave all concerned a number of food laughs as well. It Is directed by l/aila M. (Irnnnt and Chniiacey D. Herbert. "Seeing New York" la now In Its ninth week, and Klein, Ott Bros, and Nicholson, Sylvester, JoneH. Prtngle and Morrnu, and "The Ualn-Denrs" continue. American Theatre (J. M. Ward, man- ager).—The season owned here most aim* plcloiislv Saturday evening, July 'JH, when. In spile of the heat and buinldltv. the largest Satttrdnv night audience In the history if the house iissemhled. AI. H. Wooda presented, for the llrst time on any stage. "The Humbler or the West," u four act melodrama, by Owen Davis. Mr. Woods has every reason lo con- gratulate himself, for success Is stamped ln clg type all over Ihe play. Tbe dialogue is crisp, snappy and exciting: the situations are well worked up to. and finally cnine like ii clap of thunder; Tbe coiniwny Is capable, and the piece la well mounted, with ex- cellent singe mnnngemeut. Viola! The gambler. Lucky Jack Gordon, runs a •table for honest plovers, which barn out Mike Clancy. Deuvcr Dick, a miserable adherent of Clancy's, has been sent to the West tiv Mabel tlray. his half sister, to find her little brother,'who had been captured by the Indians when n baby. Dick betrays his trust mid loses the.money at the gamine table. .lack befriends MnM on her arrival In camp, and la nssisted by Boston Jake, Little (irent Hear, Hiinset. Bridget Farley and llielr friends. Throughout tbe play Clancy and his cohorts endeavor to make Mabel 'llielr prisoner, but she is saved each time, and learns that Lltrle Great Hear Is her long lost brother. AH ends happily, of course. David Landau stood out In bold relief ns Lucky Jack, and gave n smooth, conscientious anil consistent performance He rose without an effort to every 'situation, and his nersounilly dominated everv scene. Jos. Slnylor was very good as the bully, Mike Clancy, and wns accorded much nppluuse. Paul Hums, as tbe Hebrew. Jake, was n tremendous lilt, mid although lie buffooued tbe part, was never In the least objectionable, and always funny. Frederick Seulon gave a fine Interpretation of Itcd Fox, as did lolu Poineroy. of Little Ureal Hear. Marie Puvey wns pleasing a« Mabel. Frances Newhall did all possible os Tenderfoot Sal, but. tbe part Is a thankless mid dlsngreenble one.- Hat tin Carmontelle was amusing as Bridge!. lOllsrta Hoy was effective as Sunset. The enst: I.ncky Jack tlortlou. Davla Liiudau: Mike Clancy. Jos. Sluytor; Denver Dick, C, II. Kelgnr: BasUa Jake. Paul Hums; Dnn Itenrdou. Clins. W. Frank: Ited Fox, Frederick Seaton: TUack Panther, Arizona Hill: Little Great Hear, loin I'omeroy; lllg Smith. Texas Cooper; Mmithev, Nebraska Bill: Wah-Wali, Fred W. Mnrslmll; Kansas Joe. Harry White: Mabel Grnv, Marie Pnvey : Tenderfoot Sal. Frances Newhall ; Bridge! Farley, llnttle carmontelle: Sunset. Kllierta Hoy : Dusty Kate. Hounding Pawn; Tememn. Blsle Murray: Le-Wnb. W. J Lyons; Miimiel Gonzales. Ben X. tilroux. Kxeciii.lv* slnff: A. II. Womls, director; Fred W. Husev. manager: Jubn B. Cnmpbi'll, busi- ness manager: Joseph Slnylor, stage mana- fer: W. T. Humes, stage carpenter; Harry .line, electrician: 1'ercv M'llson, asshtnnt electrician ; Harry Hough, master of proper- lies. The executive stnlt for the theatre' Wiu. T. Keogb, general manager; J. M. Ward, manager; Win. P. -Smith, treasurer ; John C. Lubv, nsslstiuit treasurer: W. C. McLeod. advertising agent : Sldnev 11. Horner, iiiusical director: George Flint, stage cnrpenle.': C. Fredericks, electrician; M. McNaiuee. prop- erlv nuiu. Next week, Howard Hull, hi-"The Mlllloiuiire Detective." lliiber'H .lliiHciim (John 11. Anderson, manager).—This popular family resort, under the ulile management of John II. Anderson, opened for the season Monday afternoon, July :t0. Tbe curio halls and handsome Utile theatre were packed at every performance. In the curio ball were: Cain. Illugiuuii, Kiiropenn novelty; lshinuel. Hindoo hypno- tist, who gave a very goud performance; the Itegiirelles, wire haired couple: Frances Dwlght, on the slnck wire, and Neol Jului- suii. bag puncher, in the theatre the hill Included: Connors and McKenzle, Pauline Sbisson. I'arkhurst Sisters, John Walsh, Prof. Sareiiclles mid company, Coin MM \M Hooth, and the BihM moving picture*. VorKvllle CiimDiimM. Nailglilon. proprie- tor!.—The bill Tor week of July '.M Includes: The Miirehands. In selections from higli .class oiienis: Thaler Slstci-s. high class singers; the Fnulas. hi comedy skeli-n ; Frank Golden, black race coincdlnn ami uionologlst: Nellie Lvllou, ciimedlcuiic and singer: Alunzo Lang, German character comedian. This house and loof garden, which Imr been open since Jane 1. Is doing a nice business, nix! food nets are presented. Mr. Nanghloii, proprietor, bus n verv handsome roof garden, bull room and cafe, and Hie entire building Is built In the most approved methods. Aerltil Garden" t Klaw & ICrlaugcr, m;m- ngersL—Oeo. M. Cohan begnn his thirteenth week Julv I'M, lu "The Governor's Son "* Lyceum Then t re l Daniel Frohmnn, innnagerl.—"The Lion mid Ihe Mouse" opened Its thlrly-sevonth week July B0. The three hundredth perfurnmnce will occur Aug. <;. riiNlnn (Sam S. & Lee Shuhert, managers). —"The Social Whirl" comiuenced lis seven* teenlh week July :H» Atlnntle (iiictieii i \\. Kmuier's Sona, uinn- ngersl.—The Laselhi Troupe, gymnasts and acrobats; Made* Muitliiiul. cbarncler come- dienne; Henry Frey. tramp coincdlnn; Har- low nml Nicholson, comedy -ketch team; Hanson and Jiunes, colored comedy team; the Albmi llrollii'rx. cmniHly JngglM-s; new mov- ing plciures, and the Klllu Lnily nrcliestr-i arc tlie intnicllniis for this week. vaudeville names Belle Veola and new Jiotlou pictures. Hl.'-i'trl & SEAMON'S GUI llKIDELnBBO lt'>OP sungti tliev rcn- Oauokn ban proven a greater success than, was anticipated, and I» now making good monev for Its inanagerti. The bill for thla weeb'lncludes : Lottie (JilBon, Voung America gulntette. Tom aud Edith Almond. Herbert Brooks. Hay Cox, Carroll and Baker, Charles and Fannie Van, and Pauli and Wells. Brooklyn.—At Bloney's Ampblnn (Morris 8. Bcnleslnger. manager) the opening per- formance here, under the ownership of Charles K, Blnney. took place night of July 28. During the fast six or seven weeks Mr. Blnney has had a forre of skilled mechanics at work renovating tbe house from top to tot torn. The result of their effoi is was noted with pleasure by nn nudleace that crowded the bouse on the opening night. It bad all tlie appearance of an entirely new the.itr™. It Is the inteniion of the uniiagement to prctcnt popular ploys of the musical comedy and melodramatic variety, and to make of It a family and home thentre. The scale of prices arc of the popular sort, ranging from 5ii cents to r»0 rents. Mr. SchJeslnger. who mnnnger the houne, comes from Philadelphia, where he has been managing. Mr. Blaney's bouse there, and where he ha* earned tor himself an enviable reputation ns n live the- atrical man who has the faculty of making friends wherever he goes. The opening per- formance was "Across the l'tultlc." with Johnny Hocv, well known hereabouts, In the fhnrm-ter created by Harry Clay Illaney. The follnwlne attraction Is "The Devil's Auction." Paytox'k (S. S. Allen, manager!.—The season opened here, nlpht of .10, with "The Mascjiieraders," with Corse Pay ton and Ktta Heed Payton in the cast. The pHmNMi of tbe slock is practically the same as last sea- son. Many Improvements have been made ln the bouse alnce the close of last season. There were so mnnv of Mr. Payton's old patrons on hand at the opening performance that there wns not even standing room for them. The following attraction is "Woman Against Woman." Lisa Park. —The skating rink, which opened a week ago, lias been largely patron- ized. New action and new characters have l**en added to "The Great Train Robbery." Mundv's Anlmnl Shew nnd tbe free circus nre big cards, DjiKAMi.ANn.—"Creation" ond the other at- tractions here are doing large business. Hostock's Animal, Arkva. —The trnined baboon, who dines, smokes n cigar and does acrobatic acis. Is one of the newcomers. An- other Hgcr has been added to the group pre- sented by Ilendrlrkson, and Gallnad's lions are si ill big features. Mayhattan ItKAcrr. — "The fllrl from Paris" h!»B another week to run at the Man- hattan Bench Theatre. Trlxle Frlganzn. Daisy Oreen. Joj-le Sadler and Alexander Clark are great features. Pain's llreworks still remain a big drawing card. ItnioiiTON RuAflt Park. —The Ferrl Ani- mal Show. Chhpiltn. Professor I>wls and his stinkps. nnd the ninny oilier nit ructions along tbe Pike all furnish their quota of amuse- ment. MuH.ttTiis- BtUCR Mt'sic Haix (W. T. (Jrover. manager).—This week's bill; Arthur Dunn, Henri French. 1-klwln SI evens, Um- pire Clly (Junrte'le. Meredith Sisters. Hilly Clifford. Herbert's dogs, Mnrle Gordon ond the klueingranh. ID:\iikhso.n"s. Cosnv Isr.Asn.—Rill week of :10; Hell-Prevost Troupe. Itnllan Trio, .'ocohs' does. Lee White. Carlisle and linker, Arlington Comedy Four. Four Melvlns, Volk- Colllna .inrt Carmen Sisters. Van Cleve-rete. nnd company, Leoiuird Kane, Mvrtle Ilyrne nnd company, Huckeyo Four, Three Perry Slaters. Juggling Homnnns, and Miller nnd Kresko. Xotk. —At Manhattan Beach Theatre. Hnn- dnv. Julv 'Jfi, was set aside for onp of the testimonial miisicol fer.tivals, In honor of P. S. (Mlmore. Slim audiences, owing to the hod woollier, attended Ihe matinee and even- ing performances. The fireworks, which were scheduled at the Pain Amphltheotre, had to be dispensed with. Among I hose who volun- teered to uitpenr in the theatre were: Trlxle Frlgmizn. It. K. Graham. l>amrosch's Peoule's Choral Union, Mrs. .Ins. Francis Cook. Julia Allen, Blanche Deyo. Ada Lew's. Henry R. Dlxey, Frederick Bond. Cecelia Nlles, and nuiny olliers. --Fdward K ltlce and Herman Perlet alternated us condurtors. lliirlem At the West Knd (Geo. A. Rlu- mcnthitl. manager) "Little Bed Hiding Hood" Is ihe offering for this week by the siock coinpuuv, with Mabel Shaw In the lending vole. The play was presented hi clever man- ner July -*m, and created a most favorable inuuessiou. It shoiiid have a big week, de- spite the warm weather. So far business hns been satisfactory during the Summer sennon. KllITIt & PlKH'TOH'H ONH Hl'MiRKn AMI TwKXTY-Fimi SriiKKT.—"The Hells" Is the iittrucllou for this week. A packet! house gave enrollrugrim-nI to (lie players on the opening tiny. Paul McAllister, as Mat bins, anil Agues Scott, os Soitcl, did clever work, nod were well supported bv Hobert ''11111- mliigs, Holtcrt Bill. George Howell. J nines Keiine, Mai bible DeBbon aud others. Tbe NEW YOHK CITY JOTTINGS. The Kouhtbestii Street Theatre will open Aug. II. with "Queen of the Highbinders." Bosh Staiil arrived from Europe July 27, and started In at once to rehearse on tbe new four act version of ■'The Chorus l*ndy," which will open ihe Savoy Theatre Sent. 3. Tun New Star Theatre will open Aug. 4. with "The Curse of Drink." It ih ansomnoeo that Wm. A. Brady, the present lessee of the Manhattan Theatre, has arranged with the owners of the property to build a theatre on the present site when the building and subway are completed. He says this will be the permanent home of Grace George. Tin: White Rats held an outing and shore dinner July L»0, nl. Pluier Park. Bath Beach. Tony Pant or was the luvlted guest. The nf- falr was a great success, nad everyone re- turned home well pleased. Baseball, water aerobatics mid other games were enjoyed. The Lincoln Tiikatiik, now approaching completion at Hroiidwuy and Sixty-fifth Street, was so named July ^tj by the Shu- borts, who obtained control of ft recently. It Is expected that one of Walter Lawrence's attractions will dedicate it hi October. The theatre will sent 1,001). About three thousand people laughed them- selves almost Into hysterics at ihe American League grounds, afternoon of July 'J.H. when hascbull teams from the aclors nnd managers did all .softs of thlugs In a fraoflc endeavor to show how little I hey knew nliout the game. IiicUb'iilalty, much nioiiev was filmed over lo Hie Xeiv ^ork.Home for Crippled Children. Afier ihe disturbance was over, nnd De Wolf Hopper had rcfiisitl to recite "'Casey nt the Hui,' because Sam llarrln wouldn't'let hliu hit the hall, some rash enthusiast announced flip score 12 to 4. In favor of the managers. The teams wore supisised 10 linn up as fol- lows : Actors—Geo. M. Cohan, p. ; Louis M111111. L'b.: Dave Montgomery, lib.; Nat Wills.- ss.: Thomas W. Ross, If.; James J: Morton, rf.: George Helton, '2U.: De Wolf llop|ier, 31a.a Fred Stone, c. Managers—Kr- htnger, rf.; Sam II. Harris, p.: Jack Gleason, c.: Win. A. Urn fly. If.; Terry McCiovern, 2b.; Jules Hurtlg, ef. ■ Sam Scribner. :ib. : Alf. R. Aacons, lb.: iOdgiir Selwn. sfl.. but with "Jim" Morton, the "mascot," llollls Cooley. ■the Iron clad umpire, iiirgnphnne-votced Joe Humphrey, mid other principals and supers scattered about the field, the effect was wurlby of the earthquake scene In "Babes In Toylund." Whenever the ball was hit every- body run for it and nottody gut It. Fred Stone wns the bright particular star, both as comedian and ball player, and Incidentally seemed to Is 1 working off n personal grudge on every manager who got within his reach. Ills boxing bout with A. h. Erlauger wns oae of the funniest things ever seen. Ue re- marked: "Come on. boys, this is the oulv chance we'll ever have to Hkln the managers,*' hut the chance wns not taken. Hesltle* Fred Stone, Sam Harris A. I- Krlanger. Alf. K. Annuls, Terry McGovcrn, Geo. Itchan and ChuR. lieliest played respcstoble ball occa- sionally. Three three-round one minute box- Iiik bouts iH'iwecn professional lexers drew considerable attention. Tlie Yankee Doodle Comedians mid the Green Houm Club then pluvil 11 gmnc. H.viTvi,ANt>. South Heacb.—Klrnlfv's "A Carnival In Wulee" is very popular. Hntiling, boiillng. skm lug and tbineini; nud a free vaudeville ate some of tbe other attractions. THB ACTOB8* CIBCU OF ClTII. WAA VlT- euass held a meeting July 2fl. and the fol- lowing were elected officers for the ensuing term: Officer of the day (president), Dan A. Kelfv: officer of the guaftl (vice presi- dent), Major Burk: orderly sergeant (atcre- tary), John A. HUI; quartennaster (.treas- urer), Jas. II. Curtis: sergeant of the guard ftyler), Wm. Henderson. The next mePting will be held Aug. 12. at noon. In the parlor of the Saranac Hotel. 14rffl Hroadway. All gentlemen In the thparrlcol profession who wore the bin* or grey In "01 to 0», nre In- vited to attend. „ . „«_ HUM Hahiuson Elmottr writes: 'On Jnlv 24 FiOiile ricchlanl. bnslnoBs manager of the'Eight Plcchlanls, European acrobats, cele- brated bis twenty-ninth birthday at the home of Mr and Mrs.. VlftceiiM Albloi, Leilngton Ave.. New York. Mr. Alblnl Is noted as one of the best Italian and French caterers n New York Cltv and at. thla bonquet fully proved the fact. The table wan overladen with evervthiug In season, and the wines and champngnen were Imported specially for the occasion. Those present were: Douie Plcchl- nnl PoliBsena Plcchlonl, Mmc. Mlrol. Edwin T. 'Klllotte. Mabel Harrison Klliotte. the ■Plcchlanl Family. Mons. De Croix. Mona. Pascal, Mons. tJlrardln. Madam Horeoee, of the Florence troupe of acrobats. The cere- monies were closed with a hearty toast and three cheers for Thf, Or,D ItEUABt.E, for ench Issue of which we look forward to with pleasurable anticipation. AH had a dehght- ' TiiiHTtiF.s ri.osKD ake: The Knickerbocker. Manhattan. Ill Ion. Belasco. Joe Weber s Music Hall, itudson. Gnrrlck. Broadway, New Amsterdam. Hippodrome. Majestic, Gardfln, I.vrlc. Academy of Music, Princess, Empire, Dalv's, Savoy, Madison. Square, Fields'. Herald Square, Criterion. Liberty, Grand Opera House. Murray Hill. Four- teenth Street, Colonial, Proctor's Fifth Ave- nue Proctor's Flftv-elghth Street. Yorkvllle, Irving Place, Circle, Miner's Eighth Avenue, Miner's Bowery. Dewey and London. "Under the Cents, W. L. Main gives the following reasons for wishing to dispose of bis Interest with the Cummins Show: "When the Cummins Wild Wesl Exhibition was formed, I Interested my- self In the company to the extent of eighty big draught horses, that were leased to the llagenbeck Show Inst Summer; also n troupe of performing elephants, known as 'rower's.' I also leased to the company my elegant Winter quarters at ileueva. O. Mr. Cummins was to furnish bis Wild West paraphernalia. Ktage coaches, guns, mules, etc., and tlie third owner some elegant sleeping cars and other proiK-rtv. and was also to manage tbe aggre- gation. The remainder of the property was to be hilled new. I engaged the general agent and financial representative, as I was tired nnd out of the show business, and never had any idea of travellng'jigala. Bat when Winter was over, one of the directors, who was to lie the manager, sold his luterest to me, and 1 traveled with the show, to get it organized, which I have done, and have left Hie show, and nt this writing am at borne. If I were aurlous and cared to travel, I wouldn't think of selling." Tub tiosTKK ov tub Xo. 2 Car. of the Sun Bros.' World's Procresslve Shows Is OS fol- lows: It. C. Woods, cur mnnager: F. J. Riley (Hnppvl, Bert Moore, Fred Bowers, D. A. Patterson. Tom Carroll, Win. Lanhani, Ed. Barton, Clias. Wltlmell, N. T. I^ewls, H. C. Benton. .1. C. McCiure. hill posters: C. J- Sulphco. Iltbos: L. Fee, programmes, and llarrv Davis, banners, while Samuel Snipe, of Savnnnah, presides over the kitchen. At Pontlac, last Tuesday, alx x of our men. took "French leave," making us short banded until new men can be secured. N'OTKS mil THE PA WXKE BflX'B Wlt.D Wkst axu Ghkat Far East.— Since taklug the road, after our engagement at Brighto.i Beach, we have been playing to ibe most phe- inui(-nul business In our history. At Kastou. Scran ton and Wilkes-Bnrre. PL, Lhojusandr. were turned away, and even at Catasauqua. Honesdnle. Cnrboudale and Plttston. Pa., en parity business has been the rule. The show this season h&3 Introduced a ■ number of novel oerformrtiices never before presented by nnv mem nnd the universal comments hearl on all sides If; "Tlie best Wild West Show ever.' The guttling gun drill !«: one of the most sensational military acts ever seen, tbe mintllng and dismantling of tbr gun and the rapid discharge of the gun while In Action completes an act that Is full of snap and vim from Ptnrt to finish, and never falls to arouse the audience to Intense enthusiasm. The privileges, since leaving Hrlghton Bench, have done uu Immense business, and H.G.Wil- son Is wearing the smile Hint w*»nt come off. The roster of side show is ns lollows: II. (',. Wilson, mnnager nnd orator, nssisted on the Trout by Allan Pearce, who makes second openings; Goo, linldwhi. box No. 1: Geo. Tar- box, box No. 2, and Harry Markwood, box No. 3. King Cole has charge of the inrifle, and the performance runs as follows: Wild Hose, tbe Yucaran wonder- Mrs. II. (i. Wilson, mind reader; Mrs. King Cole, strike irainer: T. A. Tofro, strongman : M. II. Untidy, Juggler; Tommy Hayes, aerial gymnast : Van Strom, on tbe hounding rope: South Sen Island Joe and wife, Heno. Jaya Mkaaalm Troupe of Singhalese, I^itnaarand Slnda's Chinese oplnni den exposed, Leon Foster, female impersonator: the Australian Boomerang Thrower?, Shnais nnd Heath. musical act. and King Cole, magician and ventriloquist. The front bus fourteen 12x22 pulutlucs, and the Immense patronage ibis department receives dully Is proof positive thai Mr. Wilson has secured ,1 series of at- tractions that appeal to the public. When the show again took the road at Jersey City there was rejoicing In camp, tbe inactive teat ores connected with long stand engage- ment, while It may appeal to some people, are not exciting enough for those who have followed the white lops for any length of time. The hustle nnd bustle was not there, and everyone, even the Indians, were odcc more hnppy when our road tour began. Itii'AitiHi Bkm,, of the Grand Clreo RIcardo Bell. Is In New York, making arrangements for tlie next season. J. Harry Allen Is book- ing acts for tli- 1 show. Notch fkom Debt Silver's Net Text Snows.—At Crysml Lake, Julv 20. while Stone and llninp were maklag the high wire nscenslun, the outside nitractlun with the show, the wire parted while Mr. Stone was doing a head stand In their passing act, and they both fell nearly twentv feet. Mr. Stone striklm; on his head and left shoulder, In- flicting quite serious damage to his l>ack, and breaking IiIf left forearm. We had to leave him ln the doctor's care there. At tlie last report he was getting along as well as could be expected. We did not show on account of the accident, this being the first perform- ance this show bus missed this season so far. The show hns been doing n phenomenal bus 111 ess. ltosTKK cab No. 2, Ilnrnnm & Bailey Show: Cur manager, Victor B. Cooke: excursion agent, AI. Hell; bos? bill posler, Geo Frjzler. Local No. 7 : excursion ronte men—Walter Kay. Local No. 11. steward ; Dick Armstrong, Local No. 3, corresponding secretary: Wm. Oorbett, Alliance: Ed. P. Tlce, Ixtrnl No. 17: II. F. Mcleod, Local No. 1: Oble Cohen, Wal No. 0. aad Mike Goodwin. I,i>cnt No. III. Banners, Wm. Croupe, Local No. 12: nsslstnnt banners, Mnrtln ipp, Loral No. 20; programmes, Geo. West, Local No. 24 : pasie maker, I.cm Wllkenson. Local No. IK; vhef. Arthur Fllchelt; waiter. Hoy Clnugh: por- ter. Geo. Carpenter.. We receive TttK Cl.ll'- vkii every week, mid "If makes cvervone hnppv. They say It Is "ihe only only." *«•-*—: Mav Tunis will star lu "Mile. NKouche" next season. CANADA. Montreal,—At Dominion Fark (H A Dorsay, manager), with the Royal Toklo Ja^ panese Troupe and Van Der Ueerschen-s Band, good business was done week of July "KtrgRSiOR Pahk (AI. E. Read, manager) —Good business week of 22. with Creo Sa" wada's Japanese Troupe, Darlon and Turenne Blssonette Brothers, aad the bioscope. Soiimrr Park (Lavlgne & Lojole, mana- gers)-.—Bill week of 22 Included : Hosll and bis horse, Gus Edwards' School Bovs and Girls, Sbennann and Fuller, the -losselln Trio. Lavlgne's Band, and tbe orchestro,- pbone, Bakncm & Bailey's Circds Aug. 1, 2. - ■ * — London.—At the Grand (J. R Tnrton manager) Sevengnla opened bis second week July 23. Black Dike Bond 27, Sbepard* moving pictures .10-Aug. 4. ffpRiNOBATtK Pare- (Stewart & Caho, maa- agefs).—Lyceum Srock Cd., No. 2, opened July 23, In a repertory. .Notes. —J. K Turion Is in Toronto, con- suiting with T^essee A. J. Small Baroum & Bailey's-Circus comes Aug. 10. Harry 1, Watklns, the general advance press agent.' was here 20 Artnur Holtnan, son of A. D. Horman, of the old Holman Opera. Co will start In the theatrical profession this season. He leaves next week for Boston, to Join the "Qolncy Adams Sawyer" Co., to piny the character of Zeklal Work Is pro- gressing rapidly on Bennett's new vaudeville meat re The new radial road has opened a new park five miles from London. Spe- cialties wilt be given there next season John Clark, a well known actor, Is visiting bis home here^ Toronto. — At Munro Park (William Banks, manager) week of July 30: Mr. and Mrs. Nell Litchfield, Howard and Llndeu, Richard Brothers. George Harrington, Mile. Louisa Schmltz and moving pictures. Toronto Isuvxn (K. L. Brooker, mana- ger).—Big business ruled for the entire week of 23, wl-h: Dixon, Bowers and Dixon. Mnv Neilson, Tom Hayes, Mike Haolou, and the Ozeon, jngglers. Notks. — William Park has been appointed the general manager 'of tbe New Shubert Theatre, which Is now ln course of construc- tion on tbe .old Upper Canada College grounds. Toronto. Mr. Park has been tbe treasurer of the Dally. Broadway, New York and Savoy Theatres, and Is well known lu the theatrical business. Tbe ground has been broken, and tbey expect to he la readiness for business Jan. 1. < BAhNUM & Bailey's Snow Aug. 10. <tueliec.—Bnrham & Kalley'g Clrcns comes Aug. 4. The city nnd surrounding towns are billed in good o'd circus srvle. Not;:.— J. Austin Pyncs has just reached our city from a delightful sojourn In the upjiey lakes, where be had excellent trout flshlug. ■—» #-•-• MISSOURI. Kansas City.—At the Glllls Opera House fE. S. Brlgbam, manager) tlie theatrical ceoBon started here July 28, with "Nettle, the Newsglrl." as the inaugural offering. Next week, "The Millionaire Tramp." Klrctbic Park (Sam Benjamin, plana* ?vt) . —Creators and his band played their ureweil week to Increased crowds last week. 'Jhls week. Sorrentlno and bis Banda Hosss. In the German Village last week Ihe ads were: Hathaway and Siege], llawley and Leslie, Summers and Winters, and Mabel Cansldy. .Korkst Pahk, (Lloyd Brown, "tannager).— Last week Lenge's Orchestra, assisted by Misses Delmore and HI ley, scored a hit. Ou the lawn; the De Gran Trio and the Bound- ing Gordons drew applause. In Old Heidel- berg, the turns were: Hocco Voeo, the boy with the big voice; tbe Great Westiu, im- personator; Pierce and Hoslyn, and Bern Ice sad her boy singers, la popular songs. This week, Lenge's Orchestra, with Will Dickey nn soloist. On the lawn.: Cbas. Ledegnr, "the -original Flying Dutchman," and the Prau- < cllos. In Old Heidelberg: Grace Hoons, Delmore and Carroll,-Laear and Lazar. Tbe tan. Francisco fire plctnres will be replaced \. .Hi the Nelson-Hrlit light pictures In Hop- kins' Theatre. r\\Riioi;xT Pabk (Ben Rosenthal, mnna- ?er».—Large crowds continue. Hefner s Military Band, Prof. Bales, balloonist; Chas. Allen, swimmer, and Mile. La Julian, soloist. are the principal attractions. CurPKniNus.—The Royal Hawaiian Band will open a week's engagement at Convention Hall Sunday Paine'a "Last Days of Pompeii" Is attracting large crowds at Ex- it Mltlon Park nightly Manager O. D. Woodward, general manager of the Wood- ward & Burgess Amusement Co., returned from New York last Wednesday, and an- nounced that tbe season at the Willis Wood will open Sent. 3, with "As Told la the Hills." with the Edwla Arden Co. He also announced that tbe Auditorium will rut lira, to stock next season, commencing Sept. 1, with "The Altar of Friendship." The mem- bers of the company will be Geo. Arvlne. for- merly of the Standard Theatre, Philadelphia. lending man, and Eva Lang as leading lady. Other membere: Mary Horn, Henrietta Va- ders. Louise Van Dorren, Elizabeth Aunou- dule. Josephine Leigh, Ernestine Mobrle, Frank Hollestou, J. Francis Kirk, Will Davis. William Whiitv, Wm. Phiunev, Edward Karte and George Butler. Priestly Morrison, will be stage manager. 4 1 I MICHIGAN. Detroit.—At the Temple Theatre (J. H. Moore, manager) Inst week'a bill was .firm class, and the attendance was large. Bill for week of July 30 Includes: Marie Wniu- wrlght, assisted by Frank Sheridan; Stuart Hn-i:ea, Josephine Gnsaman, Eckart and IWg, Meluotte-La Nole Trio, Columbia, Comedy Four, St. Onge Brothers, Dorothy Kenton aud kiuetogrnph. Ki.K.iTinc Park (Luis Myll, managfr).— This resort wns opened to tbe public a few weeks ago, and has been doing a good busi- ness, especially evenings. Tlie attraction for week ot 23 was Wiieelock's Indian Band, nnd It scored an emphatic hit. Week of SO. Wild's airship. Notrh. —The Whitney Theatre opens Its regular season Sunday evening, 211, wlfh "How Hearts Are Broken." Harry Wil- liams' Idenls will open the Avenue Theatre Sunday afternoon, Aug. 5 John W. Vogel's Minstrels open the Lyceum Siinduy evening. 12 The Brandon-Evans Stock Co. will open the Lafayette Thentre 12. Hay City.—At Wenona Beach CaHlno (U. W, Hlchnrds. manager) business continues very good, and audiences are thoroughly pleated. Mme. Valllclta and her trufii';d leopards: Hovd Coleman nod company. In "Hnater's Burrlar;' Wlllhim Tompkins. Lil- lian Ashley, Adair and Dahn. and ine klneto- scope made up the bill for week of July 22. Tun Washington <W. J. Daunt, mana- ger) will open the regular Fall season Aug. 7, with "Qnlncy Adams Sawyer." Note.— ningllng Bros. Circua Is due Aug. firnnrt Rnplda. — At Romonn Thentre fLou Delnmater. mnnager) for week of July 2»: Giliibnti and Perry, Six Proveanies, Itose and Kills, Six Samols, Jtayraond Teal, and tho Three Tronicdours. OotiPHOY's- Pavilion (Cbas. Gndfroy. mon- agen.—Week of 21): Addison nud Livingston. niwuuu nud Beeson. Mart Mai toy. Massey aud Kramer, and Malbleus. Note.— Hlugllag Bros.' Circus Aug. 0,