The New York Clipper (January 1907)

120(5 TECE 2ffEW YORK CCLEPPER. JAtftJifeY 5. THE NEW I0RK CLIPPER " i n THE FRANK QUEEN PUBLISHING CO.fLlmltid.) , PROPRIETORS. AiBEE'f J. BOEIE, BpiTontAL and Buaryasa MAmata. 8ATCEPAT. JAHtJABY 5,1907. RATE8: Adrettlacmests—(2.B0 per Inch, ilnjle col- DD1D. AdTcrtlnmrati let with border, 10 p*r cent, extra. SUBSCRIPTION. One j«r, In advance, M; ill montrm, $2; tliri-e mnnlbi, fl. Por.ljn postage tun. Single roplM will be lent, postpaid, on re- ceipt of 10 cents. Oar Terms are Cash. •i'hE CUM Is Ismied eterj Wednesday morning. '1'be list tour (advertising) pages U'J TO PRESS on Saturday at 11 a. m, and the other pages on moxday and TUESDAY. The Forms Closing- Promptly* Tues- day nt 10 o'clock A. M. Please remit by express, money order, check, P. O. order or registered letter. All cash en- closed wl tli letter Is at ttie rlak of sender. Address All Communications to TUB xnw YORK CLIPPER, IT West 28tb Street, New York. Registered Oasis Address, "Aothormj." 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"A. 8., Pittsburg.—We have no Idea where such'a list can bo obtained. N. K., Xew York.—Our advice Is that you continue at school until you finish your edu- cation. J. W, L, DaosvlUe.—We never answer fineries relating to the private life of any one. Q, II. J)., Pittsburg.—Address Chas. Froh- rnnu, F.tuplre Theatre Building, N'ew York Citv. I* A. It., ttoibury.—Cnhn's Guide, pnb- IMietl by Julius Cahn, Umpire Theatre Build- ing. Now Vork Clly. cAnns. S., Kftslo.—If yu-t were playing under "house" or "club" rules we can not decide tli-' tiuestlon. According to all standard rules, A do, 1 * not lone Ms hand. J. K.' C, Iln'tchlnsiin.—-A'Hush beats iliree of :i kind, However, as A .iporied the pot in 1 ilie cuse In (picatlm., lie must hav* split n ff Blfir a (aw Up tin-w one card), and dolus no, he sIiaiiJiI hnvo declared himself and laid the iwtnl to <me. side where lie could pr.nhii'e It: on (he show of hiindt. Failure ti> cither declare himself or lo show hi* dlsciirdert curd bars him from (he pot, urd he loses all he put in tlU' pot. The lii'Kt iK'rit inuul wins, IV R Writ., Atlanta.—While the bund would usually he good for more than one uuliil, there U not ii sure point in It. I.. 1). I., Klitdlny.—The build of Q's could not be luiltt to any other. The player putting on the four xpot hud uo right to do HO. It. A. ^V., Monmouth.—Whenever straljrlits :ire played, nnv straight flinh Is better tliaii any four nf a kind. ■ Rl\(.. Ci. T, II.. Johnstown.— 1. John I.. Sul- livan defeated Juke Kllmlii fur the i'Uaui- liluushli) of the world July R, IKRtv, nt itlcli- Imrg, MIks. 2. .Inmes .1. Corbett won the title by defeatlntt Sulllvuu, Sept. 7. 1801', M Xew OrlcimK. Lit. M. ItolMTt 1'ltKslm- tnons. In turn, -won the title by defeatltiji t'urbetti and James J. .letTrlcs brcniue clmuv pton hy rtefentlng l-'ltgwlmiuotts. MAINK. OUR CHICAGO LETTER. rjtOlt 0L*B OWK COHRE3P0SDEST. 1'iirtlHiul, —At the JciYersuli {>[. J. iiar- flty. vesiilcut uiuujpcii ntteiuUiice, Dec. '-'-I- 2l», was excellent, the Aduni Utwd Stork t'o. ■liferlug n very niirncilve repertory, with Hiiecloluvs h.v: ftr.nity SIIihuoiis. Bessie Overton. Dm Mnlloy. and .letveU'ri Manikins. Viola Allen. |»rescot;: "t*yiiibrllnr>** ;:i. .inn. l, Maude Illlliunti Stock Oft. L'-sY IVniTi.ANH (J. K Moore. insiiAKer).— lUiokcd ;n nnd week: The Ksi.urdiloa I'our. SMyinuur ami Hill. Alexia and Sohell. Itolnnd W'rst and company, Avion t'omeily Tour, and ntlior acts. N'tiTKs,—"l'lte tslant? Hub nuil T.llln Ormond ppp-'nr In the Kills <iiurse nt t'lty Hall, Jim. ^ Meltm nnd concept rompony s:i. ■"■»♦♦-■ JteiitV llAitr send* news from Australia Unit he Is tourliig Hio world. Western Bnrenn(i of the \cw York Clipper. Iloom 1.IH. An.ilimit Block, Chlcatzo. 9-intn Claus'ltfl' faded into obscurity tor naoiher year, and many tnousands are hap- pier for Bis-visit, not the least among these eolng ili'! tttefltre managers, who reaped generous t'eworda Inst week. A careful can- \ns of the down town theatres Christmas nla-lit allowed that the majority were entirely *old ou: before the rise of the curtain, and the others put up the "house cold out" sign shortly after. The matinee performance* were all of good she, aud in some Instances the house was sold out. The only house not giving a Christmas matinee was the Illinois, where Krttii SchelV is appeoring. The houaeB la the outlying districts were packed to the doors, and nil the arcades and catch-penny theatres were obliged to turn awny nickels. Wednesday business, assumed more nearly It? nor am I proportions, and will probably stay there until New year's eve. Already several bouses, report everything Rold out .'or that iJociiHlon, with heavy advance Rale for the two performances of P<ew Y'ear's liny. Tho woniher on C'hrlstmsH T>ay was almost too pleastint to permit of the business ex- pected nt the matinees, as the air was brac- ing, with hardly n cloud in the sky, and the walking was fine. The threatened snow dlil not appear, nor In there any Indication nf anything hut nn "open Xew Vcnr's Day." The Western Bureau remained open nil day. nnd several people dropped in to pay their respects to Tut: Old Rcliable. William Gil- lette presents "Clarice," nt Powers', Dec. 31. Otis Skinner, In "The Duel," opens Monday, 31, replacing .Tames K. Hncbctt and company nt the Grant!. "Dora" Ik the new hill at the Xew, on the same date. James J. Corbetr, In "The Ihirgiar and the I.itdy," comes to the Great .Northern. "The Girl with the Green Eyes" Is the etock hill at the Chicago Opera UiMiee, and the <tber down town fhentres make no change this week. At the combi- nation nnd burlesque theatres the usuai weekly change occurs. Iixinoib TunATnB (Will I. Davis, mana- ger).—Krlu! Scheff returned to her own Inst Monday night, in "Mile. Modiste,*' play- ing to a capacity louse, and turning many rt way Christmas Day. The company is an excellent one.'and the old favorites, William Pmett<?, Claude Gllllngwater and others, were Riven a hearty reception. Xo matinee was Siren Christmas. The engagement will end no. .'i. and there Is every reason to think that there will, he n .succession of sold out houscn during the term. Ethel Rarrvtnore follows 7, In "Captain Jinks," for two weekv, and will be succeeded by Henry "W. Savage's production of "Madame Butterfly." rowEits'TitnATRK (Harry .1. Powers, man- ager).—Henrietta Crosmaa. in "AU-bf-a-ftud- cten Peggy," closed 2t). a successful engage- ment. William Gillette, In "Clarice," opens 31. tlAttiiiCK Thkatri: (Herbert C. Duce, man- ager).—"The Social ..whirl," which. In Its original form, and known as "The Winning (HA," received its premier In this elly"over a. year ago. .came, back . In Its new iindim- proved gam. opcplng. to ,good lnuises.'-Sun- day. Dec. 'J.'I, mid. packing them Christ inus night. -Some, of the memhersof the'New .York cast are still-.with It, and-Kllxabeth 'Price, Charles J. Boss and Fred Bond were given warm welcomes. The engagement will terminal'.'.Jnii: 12,aud will be followed by "The.Tourists." openlng-13. .- *** ''' - (.'olokial Tht.atbk . (George i W. Lederer, -nannger);~"Thc Grand ifogal",continues to draw 'Hue h mi set, and its duration of mel- ody will, only be .terminated by the forth- r6mlbg engagenient of Richard Carle. In "The Spring Chicken." who is due shortly. The house was completely sold out for New Year's eve nearly two weeks ago, 'and representa- tive Geo. II. Woods *has been obliged to re- turn many mall orders for seats on that night. Hti'pebAiCer Theatre (R. R. nermeyer, manager).—"The Flower Girl," though In the holght of its popularity, must resign its >jnailers Jan. »"• ns Lena Ashwell is booked for the week of 7. in "Mrs. Dane's Defense," She will bo .supported by Guy Standing. The Christmas business at the bouse was im- mense, nnd the beautiful Bongs were applaud- ed to the echo, It was one of the most time- ly enfertalnmenta In the list. McVtcKen'M Tiiratiis (George C. Warren, manager),—"In Old Kentucky never seems to wear out Its welcome, which, at the open- ing of the engagement, was a most hearty one. and the good old comedy drama was well presented. Jan. ."> will see the last of It for this seancn, and Kellar will open 0, for a week, to bo followed In turn by Jessie BiiBley, In "The Bishop's Carriage," for two weeks, Grani. Oruiu Hotrsi: (Harry Askln, man- ager).—James K. Hnckett closed bis four weeks' engagement. In "The Walls of Jeri- cho,"-Dec. 20, having played to steadily in- creasing business. Beside the star, Mr. Glass- ford and May Blayney came In for special commendation from all quarters for their excellent Impersonations. Otis Sklaner, In "The Duel," will open a two-weeks' stay 31, being supported by Keith Wattemna. Gitn.\T NoicriiEKS Tm.ATiu: (Fred C Eberts, mnrniKet).—"Hup" Ward. In "Not Yet, But Soon.' hod a vehicle which pleased the hnnit ues of the house last week, nnd "Hap" was his merry sel(- throughout. The business was line. James J. Corbett, In "The -Burglar Hint the Lady." 30, and the week doubtless will he a lilg one. "Arlxomi" follows. Ni:w TmiATio; (Sam P. Gersou, monnger). —"Sweet Lavender" was lit most lustiinces well played, and the hnslnesK for the holiday week wan very good. "Dora." a literal trans- lation for the original innnuserlpt of Vic- tories Sardou, will ho presented :u, for two weeks. Thin play is more famlllnv to us under the guise, of "Diplomacy.'" Chicago Opbha llousi: (11. D. Hunt, mnn- agei'L—Firm an a ruck seems to be the excellent company which Manager Hunt has nsKcmhled, nnd Bessie llarrlsculc Is proving liorself n worthy little iietress in stock work. "All the Comforts of Home" delighted ca- pacity houses-Christmas week, and tiro work nf Wllllaiu Bramwell. .Tnhn Daly Murphy, Herbert Ltreuon. Bcnsle BarrUcale, Helen Itelmer and Klcnitor Gordon was I'spcclnllv eoninicndalile. "The Girl With Hie t'lreen llyes" opens 30. It is of n different tjrna from the usual offer lug here, arid tho cxperl- meut seems to have met with favor, judging from the sale. L\ H.uu: Tiik-vtuk (Mort II. Singer, man- ager >.-—"Tin' Time, the Place nnd the Olrl." has leapeil past the secoud century mark, with u long run stilt In view, and everv pros- iiL'ct of heating-all records for local rims. The boom is nold out at every performance. Xew liushicss juiil songs arc continually being tuterpolifted. so that n second visit Is always well worth the lime spent. Itirsit TBMi't.t: TiiiiArin; (I'.llzahetli Rcho- Is-r. iniiiiHger..'—The crowds wblcli gathered here last week uttested to both the merit of the .vmpaiiy and the lino product km made of "Wl»en KnlglithiHul Was in Flower," which was then sien for the first time In this house, Kxcellcut acting by William Kowe. George Karven and others, made tho entertainment « very enjoyable one. "Peaceful Valley" is the offering for stew Year's week, ami should receive good patronage. For week of 7, "A Contented Wonmii." Ivrcu.VATlONAt TllS*TM (Kills P. (Jltck- maii. mntingcr,.*--Last week was n banner one at this honse. opening ;M with thcJcw- i*h "Hainict," played by request. "The flol- ilen Wedding" Christmas nmtluee aud night. '■The Wnndering Ji-w" 20. "The Homuniilim Jew" 27, "Satan In Paradise" ii,H-:m, Com- inemlii^ 31. mill for the week, "The Gvpsv Baron," su-jiuss" opera, will be circa, Vita I PARODIES. I | SO N*w Ones Jast Oat, g&c. Sach. I I Nketel.es, Acts, Mttnolog*. Jt.tc. List] J for Uc. Stump. No Postals. International VauavlllB Supply Co ' 1 COLl.KQE TLACE, BCFFiLO, st Y. y the full strength of the company. This is only another means of showiag the versa- tility of this really tine company. jfcMMLM Tiii.'atur (Jos. Bransky, man- ager).—"The Two Orphans" drew fine houses last week, and the ulterritte weeps and smiles were welcomed be the audiences in a very demonstrative mn'nner. That old atand-by. "i-'aiist,'* Is the current attracllon, and every indication points to thj fact thai the resi- dents of tlint section of the city have not .Ired of the world-famous piny. Next week, •"Hast Lynne." I'i-oplk's TiiRATim (Joseph Pilgrim, man- ager).—"The Dairy Farm, with all Its'ac- cessories nnd thrilling scenes, together with the warm farmhouse and nigged outdoor views, was warmly greeted n't this stock house ns a Christmas attraction. "The Lady of Lyons" Is the current hill, and the unfortunate lovers of Bulwcr'H sterling drama Kliould bring out the patrons In large numbers. Next week, "Hnzel KIrke." Pbkix Theatpb (Kobert T. Motts, mana- ger!.—-"Count-of No-Account" Is now In its third w.-'ck. Tiw husluess is big, and the patrons like the offering in every wny, for trjey are full of the essence of darker humor, nnd Uk* performers heera to take life as a huge jnk". Will Marlon Cook Is directing ■.be rehenrsalB of the new offering. Howard's Tiieatb.: (Lorln J. noward, manoger). — "A Millionaire Tramp" did a very good business during Christmas week, and Is followed this ween by "Through Fire and Water," which has a number of thrills to interest the audience. Calumet Titratbi:. South Chicago (John T. Connors, manager).—"The Man from Mexico" Is n jolly offering at any time, and last week It brought a lot of laughs to add to the Christmas cheer, nnd was played by ihc stock company. "Lost Ktver" Is the. current bill, and the Booster play wlB prob- ably prove of great Interest. Next week, "Dora Thome" Mablowk Tkkatrr, Rngelwood.—The Mar- lowe Stock Co. gave "Too 'Much Johnson" during ChrlstinaK week, and the large mi- ■ clleuce laughed heartily as the lies were rap- idly (old, nnd as rapidly added to the con- fualoa. The sttmctlon. week of 31, is "The Village Postmaster."' Majestic Tiiea-ihk (Lyman B. Olover, manager), — Tho business done Christmas week was most gratifying, and the big bonne resounded with applause. The bill for week of 31 ■ Includes: Anna Bva Fav, Junle Mc- Cree and company, the Five Saivaggis, Beau- mont and Wayne, the Aribos. Itlee and Cadv. Johnny Johns, WIKon. Bros., Xoblette and Marshall, Lindsay's dogs and monkevs, Blos- som-.Robinson. Bcahan Sisters, the Columbia Serenade rs, and thekinodrome. ;. Or.vMPic Theatiie (Ah? .Incolrs. maaager). —The Kadctte Orchestra headed a gi*eat bill liisi week which drew capaoltv houses nearly all the week. ,The bill week of.31 Inclildes: The Three Sisters Camaras, McMahon's Min- strel Maids. James Thdrnton,-Norton and Mcholsoo,- WaterbUry. Bros, and Tennv, 31c- Mabon aadChappelle,' Flood Bros, and com- pany, Connolly and Klein, Bert and Bertha urant. Espe-Bros., Loa and Kay Durbvelle. Thompson Sisters, George and Libby Du'nree, andthe kioodrome. Haymahket Thbatbk (William P. New- Idrk, manager).—This West side house did excellent business last week, and offers a floe bill week of 31. Including: Waiter Jones and Mabel Hlte. Clifton Crawford, De Haven and Parker. Nat Haines, O Kobe Japs, Allan Shaw, the Two Cartmelis, Howard and Ruth- erford, Moos. I,a Gette, Davis, and. David, Fox and Pox, the HIrschhoras, Paragon Comedy Four, Beatrice Carmen, and the kluo- drome. Acaup.mi (William Roche, manager).—"A Woman of Fire" did well laat week. "A Millionaire's Revenge" opens 30, for week. Nest week, Lottie Williams, In "My Toiu- Boy Olrl." ' Bijou Theatre (William Roche, mana- ger).—"The James Boys in Missouri" drew large holiday audiences last week, and the many exciting situations brought forth storms of applause. "Bertha, the Sewing Machine Olrl,' Is the attraction New Year's week, and will probably do well. 'The Man of Her Choice," one of last season's products, will have a beating Jan. (1 and week. Cort'iiBi's thkathb (Weber Bros., man- agers).—"A Millionaire's Revenge" did well last week, and the company was competent. "Sky Parm" is the current attraction, and the simple, rustic play should meet with good attendance. "A Woman of FJre" Is the underline. CniTBRioN Theatre (John B. Itogan, mnnager).—"Bertha, the Sewing Machine Girl," was the Chrlstmns week attraction. "A Woman of Klre" opened 30, and will probably do well. "Custer's Last Fight" next. Ai.itAMnnA Theatre (James II. Brown, manager).—"$10,000 ltewsrd" did n good business Inst, week, uad the big scenes brought forth greaL applause, Joe Sunt ley, In "Hilly, the kid," opens 30, and everything seems to warrant a big week, as the «lnr Ik a favorite here. -When Ihc World Sleeps'* Jan. 6. Stau Theatre (James L. Lederer, mana- ger).—The bill here is a good one ns usual, and this house Is tusking rapid strides tuvvardri a deserving popularity. Those seen Include: 'Brrlanna Oilberl. sonbrette; Mal- colm nnd Sbevette, comic acrobats *, Lew Leover, tenor: Bovlnce nnd Craig, eccentric blackface dnncem: the Arcnrls Trkt. kulfe throwers: the Byronx, musical 3longollnns; Chrlsnum'fl Drass Druid and Ihc Utnroscope. Ku son's Tin:vnti: (Sid J. Rnaon. mnna- freri-—"Porty-live Second.-* from Clark Street iridgc" 1s the en tea line Which this enter- prUlug mnnugee has adopted, and It. bears good results. The Pnrlidnu Widows nppeured last week, in "Tnttl-Frutll," nnd presented a good oMn. The llrenter New York Stars oiwn MH, with neirlj everything sold out for New Year's. The luirlrMpte. is good, the cntn- 1«ny Is strong, ami the olio includes mutj feature ads, prlnilrmi ninong which Is Murv- land Tyson and iter Pony Bnllet. Others are: Hitch Bios., Busch-Ue Vert Trio, C«ln, Hume and Hoey, atul others. Fiii.lv Thkathe (John A. Fenoessv, mali- nger).—The London Gaiety Girls dill a great liiiNlnes* Inst week, mid mi Christmas mnny wsra turned away. 'Cswy's Vacation." by Pat While, hi which Ihc comedian played the lead, opened the show, and giive tots of opportunity tor hm work. "Skld-Do-De-O." nuother of Pat White's contributions, closed the bill, and was «f milllclent merit to get ■ lo| .jf laumJaa, 'J'be olio included: tratlln nnd Young, In rung mul dance: Wnshbmn ami Austin, "two uf n kind;" the 1'nmous Cpaldeniown Zaruldas. Lewis and Orrcn, In eomed.v and sung, and the MiuJcal Bella, a clever musical Bet The Hlulto Itoundcrs open OH. with all sttnietlve offering. Wat- son's l.urlpsiitiers toUow, TufM'AiiKiin TttfMTtu: (I. M. Wclugartcn, manager).—Hyde's Blue lUMmn Girls, direct fi'uiu 'Conquests on tin; Narth side, held sway 'vera last week t«i audiences which tested tht» eapnchy at overv performance. 'I he ParlsWn Widows follow, 30. and prom, ise to reueat the MWticiH of the former week, tflilclt they did on the North side. .Mana- ger Ed. Rush was In town last week, strengthening the shew, nnd added the cele- brated Kuropcaa aensatlosal act, Stuorlta La Sola, assisted by Sesor Garcia, In a clever alory told in pantomime, entitled "La Danse de la Bcvenge." Thi Lid Lifters fol- low. WosDERLASU (G. B. Mills, manager).— The children, and even the grown up chil- dren,' had a great time here last week, when the midget Snnta ClanB made* periodical ap- pearances, coming down the chimney In tr.e curio hall.with presents for.the little ones. They seemed to enjoy hearing bis deep, bass voice, and couldn't understand bow such a "little chap" could have such "a big voice." The attractions, both in the curio nail end the theatre, are continual!v being changed, aud (lie bouse Is one of the most popular la the city. LoxDox Dike Mcreim (Wm. J. Sweeney, manager).—Christmas boomed the business In tfalfl place, and the crowds made merry with ell the curious things on view. The following are is the curio hall: Zelton, sword swoliower: Irene, bag puncher; Mungo. X'lln prince: carsello. one woman band, and Veno, magician, la the theatre : Madge Mart- ley, Alice Hart, Clare Keating, and the Mid- way dancers. Clabk RTKtcr Mcsr.t'M (T. Ranklne, man- nger).—Many Improvements have been made la this famous old museum In the last few weeks, principal among which was the clear- ing out of the lobby, which has been painted and redecorated, and new curios placed there, so that the entrance has a much more at- tractive appearance. This week there are many changes In the attractions,, both la The theatre and la the eurlo halls, and while some of the older features remain, these are confined to those which have a steady draw- ing power. The list of attractions is not available as 1 write. Apt&buatii. —Cot. C. W, Roberts, former- Iv manager of "A Boyal Slave" Co., for Gordon t Bennet, was a Clipper Bureau caller Dec 21, while on his way to New- York, to assume the management of the Cor- don & Bennett atiractions, with heodquarterji In that city. Just before leaving the West- ern company, In Portland, Ore., the colonel was called upon the stage, and was present- ed with a very handsome gold watca, upon which was Inscribed oa the inside back- cover: "Presented to our manaper. Cot. W. v. Roberts, by the members of 'A Royal Slave' Co., a token of high t?sttem ..-vi valued friendship. Cortlnnd, Ore.. Nov. 7. HHrtl." The employees of the Great Northern Theatre will give a masquerade boll oa New Year's eve... ."Yank" Newell was la town -'7, looking after fhe iaterests of his several niiractluns, which are playlns la this territory, and which, be tells me, nre doing nicely..... .Two hundred and twenty employees-of the Oliver Typewriter Co. were guests of the directors of the company at a theatre party, at the Garrleb, L'8, ro witness "The Soclnl Whirl." Charles J. Ross? wrote ji short sketch which was introduced in the second act. for their special benetlt Kobert Lowe, of the Bush Temple Stock Co., sustained a painful injury, 20, during a per- formance or "When Knighthood Was In Plover,'' when, during a duel, fought with George Par ten, the rapier held bv tue latter, slipped, cuttlhir Mr. Lowe's Index fllnger to the bone. There was considerable excite- ment In the audience, which was allayed, and when the wound was dressed, 31 tv linre went -on with the performance........ Students of the St.-Ignatius College (School of-.Awing Department) :gave very creditable performances j3T.;38, at --Powers', of "If. 1 Were;King;," Daniel Ub* Lord, appearing ns Villon.-and Thomas P.i O'Conner as Loals XI. Prederlck Carr superintended the.pro- ddction .John B.Hogan, manager of the Criterion'Theatre, was presented with a handsome gold watch on Christmas Day, by the. employes and. staff of the theatre Lincoln .1. Carter, according to custom, went down town last week in his touring car, ac- companied by Mr. Hogan, and bought al»ut S5uu worth of presents, and one hundred and eighty turkeys, which he distributed to the worthy poor In the district about his theatre. The scene about the big touring car, as it went f'om street to street, with the generous hearted manager and his assistant In It, and followed by hundreds of children and grown- ups, was a sight to warm the hearts of all. ....'. .The ventilating system of the Garrlck has recently been completely overhauled, and with the Improvements made, the nit* is changed and - purified every ten minutes. The employes of the Trocadero The- atre care Manager Weingarten a hand- some library lamp ns a token of their es- teem, on Christmas Day The annual mask carnival of the theatre employes oc- curred 1M>, In the Coliseum Annex.. .".-.Leon Wnehner's company of German players will give "The Bride of Sdessina" at a mntlnee nerform'unre at Powers', Jan. 7 Donald Robertson, tbe'welf kuowa nctor, Is the director of the dramatic art department of the Cosmopolitan School of Music nnd Dramatic Art, in the Auditorium Building. Chas. A, Bird, formerly manager of the liarrk-k Theatre, and now assistant gen- eral manager of the Shubert enterprises, is In the city, looking after their various prop- erties Che road company of -"fhe Time, Hie Pinco and the Girl" .opened to two ca- pacity houses In .Toilet, III.. Christmas Day, and hundreds were unable to gain admission. Arthur I*eagon made n great big bit, nnd en- tire company ama very iatlsfartory. The season Is well hooked, and there is everv reason to believe thai the road company will lie as successful as the one now In Chicago. . . 111•-' following companies laid off bert; the week before Christmas: Prank Daniels, l-rlntf Sch.fr unci "The hoclnl Whirl." Che star Theatre Is sending nut sachet pow- der In envelopes, as n meraenio of the holi- day season, mul the Clii*j'i;» Kurenti re- eclved one, with the compliments of the sen- •**"» The Yale Glee, Banjo mul Mando- liu Hubs piryetl and snug to n tremendous house Dec. $| Pnsquellnu De Vi»e. u young Italian nctrcss, will be seen at the Alhnnibi-,1 next inonlli, ns the Is starring lu "When the World Sleeps."..... .Mrs. James A. Heme has been engnged to since the pro- ductions nt the New Theatre, but it Is an- nounced that Victor Mnpes will remain I-dwnrd Frolhorgor.a well known Chicago newspaper man, has boon uppointcd iires^ representntlve of "The Wnlls of Jericho" ........ Bennett's Dramntlc Exchange has mm Ihesp engneements recentlv: P. Q Mr- l*eau. with "Prince Karl;" Margaret Kav- moud, with North Bros.; Alvrih Slmms, Snnijiel irles and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hrtghinn. with the Aihtnis Stock Co.,Tam«n b hi.: iTtink Jnbln nnd Corn Lnndls, with "Ouster Brown;" Burl list llollcnbeck, wttit 1 osf- ('oghlsn; Geo A p. Johnwm, nenrv Uiesterileld otid Win Burnett, with Chicago Oiie-rn U«af Stock Co.; Butler MaudevuFe, w t' ,»\ Il 1i'" fo1 ' n w '*»w: M Geo. Lionel with "The Bronco Buster;" Chaw. O. Wolfe iinilAl.Mnrdn wllh "That Little Swede:" \V A. Data, \ intent McCarthy and Kdwln Dor ng, with Uobert Wayne.-ami J. B s t , \rnln, In stock, in EvanfiVllIe; II. E. Ma'c- nus nnd wife, with "Sweet Clover" Co..'and Mntlldn Mnrtf. with the Russell Brothers - Henry KuhkcI: bns decided lo eelcet by liopulur vnti; two of thcoperns lo be given during iIn* run of the Snn Carlos Opera Co ut the Auditorium. Postal enrds will be nineed !n the proRrnnimes of the Thoiutis Or- theMin, and pat rubs Will be renuestc-d to shritify their eholrc In wtltliig i>u lite card nnd thru mull it .Manager John A. [■eiuirssy Oi;nlI'M file report fctcntlv c ! rtu- laietl -Hint application had been made for a receiver for the Polly Tbostre The ^P, ft, \r ,0 ! , I K? t *. a , lua * alfl ^ nt fonditloa of Die aloKsinlt Chrlstuins night, and on 27, before crowded homes. Genevieve Clark V Ihwn wis the soprano, chrlstlue Miller, etmtrnlto; John B. Miller, tenor, nud Wll' llam Harper, has?. Harrison M. Wilde con- dueled, nnd Arthur Dunham presided at the organ The hm-lsel •gtiarlette will give a chamber coacert la Music -Hail Jan. 8... Walter Damrosch and his New York Svin. pHony Orchestra will give a performaoce at Hympacnv Hall Jan. y.. "Delrdre" Michael Eiposlto'a cantata, will be glvta for the flrst time In America at Orchestra Hail Peb. .1. under the direction of toe '.-<<.,' Choral Society Mme. Olga SamarofT wni give a piano recital Snnday afternoon, ,r T , lil George Hamlin, who will return in January from a. trip abroad, will give ■ recital at "Sluslc Hall, '£7 The Boston Symphony Orchestra of ninety-eight plect* Dr. Karl Muck, conductor, will tmke Its ; -,'. pearance at the Auditorium Jan. 30..,. Lthel Gllkey -was a Clifpeh Bureau caller 24 Helen Harrington joined, ibe ,i Zjj-." Co. last week, at short notice, to play Alice Bad word comes that she Is meeting wlni great fluccers Al. Kranz.- a member of Sara Bernard's company, in "The Hicb Mr Hofgenhelmer," sends me his photograph wit a a Merry Christmas; also a verv ornat^ calendar for the ensuing year, done In wat*>r colors by nimself. Besides being a clever actor, Mr. Kranz has done considerable paint- lag In water colors, several of which hang upon the wails of the Western Bureau Other Christmas greetings came from Helen Harrington. Herbert II. Winched and Waller ji. Hoi'o. of Lottie Williams' company, in "My Tom-Boy Girl;" from Charlie Prlnc* and from Lucille Spinney, leading ladv of the Clayton Legge Stock Co., Worcester, Mass Frank C. Payne, agent for llearr W. Savage'R "iladame Butterfly" Co., passed through bere 14. on his way to in? coast, and left much billing matter for the engagement at tbe Illinois, Jan. srj. Car No. 1 nnd car No. 'J, went through last week, and the blllers already have tbelr hands full Mary Elisabeth Forbes, who has been playing a small part In "Tiu> Walls of Jericho.' played Lady Westerbr. 17. with one rehearsal, and wis so meats* ful that she will play the part during tho rest of tbe tonr Howard C. Hickman. formerly of the forces ot the Bush Temple, Is now a member of the Chicago Opera ILm* Stock Co., and appeared for the first time with that company la "All the Comforts of Home." Nearly all the Chicago paper* had mention of the Christmas performance which Tdny Pastor gives annually to tbe stage children, and it la surprising to> kaot.- how many people know, or know of, the "Dean of Vaudeville," so far from' the scene. of-bis triuraobs and good deeds. ... .."The Golden Butterfly" Is the title of Kellar's new mystery, which be will Introduce to chlcagoaus next week, at McVIcker's James K. Hackett proposes to give the c!tr tbree bronze tablets, to commemorate the city's early thentrlcsl enterprises. One will be placed on the building at 15 Market Street marking the site of the flrst the- atrical performance-ever given in Chicago; another on tbe old Rlalto.Building, 8 Dear- horn Street, will show where Joseph Jeffer- son n.-ade his first appearance, the building then being known as the Rlalto Theatre. The third tablet will be placed at $4 Randolph, where the first thealre ever built In the rftv. was dedicated to the public. Juae 2S. 18t7. The Actors' Protective Union has se- cured an Illinois charter, with headquarters at- l,i."> Randolph Street.... Clipper Bureau callers Included: Frank Sehweck, W. V. Petty, Frank Hilton. Prank Cirtoll, of "The Beauty Doctor" Co.: Frank Fordham. L. J. Raich. Stltb and Htltn, S. A. RJcardo nnd Billy Beard ., ... „ J .- * ' »» j . ; .' ... .,■ ■■ MASSACHtJ SETTS. . Boston.—The principal new bills for week of Dec 31. are:-E. II. Sothem and Julia Marlowe, in repertory, at tbe Boston: John Drew. In "His Hdus'e in Order," at the Mol- lis Street, and Kyrle Bellew, in "Brigadier Gerard," at the Park. Attractions to coa- tlnoe are: Bertha Kallch, In "The Kreuner Sonata," at the Majestic; George M. Cohan, in" "George Washington Jr.." at the Colon- ial, and "Coming Thro' the Rye," at tbe Tre- rnont. Krnest lloean. In "Rufus Itastus." at the Globe, and "The Volunteer Organist," at the Grand Opera House, are tbe popular priced offerings. The umial weekly change of bill Is .made at the'stock, vaudeville and burlesque houses. All amusement places re ported bnslness nt top notch during Christ- mas week. . Boston (Lawrence McCnrty, manager).— Monday evening, 31, marks the opening of the annual fortnights' engagement of B. H- Sothem and Julia Marlowe. . The repertory for the first week Includes: "John tbe Bsp tlst," "Jeanne 0'Arc,'' ."Romeo and Juliet.'' 'The Sunken Bell" and "Ha-mler." "Mr* Wlggs of the Cabbage Patch" closed twu weeks of satisfactory business ^D. IL'it.i.is 8THKKT (Isaac B. Rich, managfr). —Joan Drew gives "His House ha Order" :tl, then l>eglnnlng a two weeks' engagement. Hi' follows Viola Allen, who enjoyed good Iwsl- ness, la '•Cymbellnc," during tbe past fort- night. Park (Chns. Prohman, Rich it Harris managers). — Kyrle Bellew, la "Brigadier tlerard," 31 aad week. Clara Bloodgo^d* fortnight, in "The Truth," resulted in ex- cellent financial returns. Lulu Closer.' In "Th? Aero Club," Jan. 7. Majestic (A. 1+ Wilbur, manager).—TkH is the second and llnal week of Berths Kaltcli, la "The Krentzer Sonata." A very favorable rrlrlcal verdict was liacked by line liuj:lne*s during the past week. Jaine* f- Powers. In "The Blue Moon." will follow. Colonial (Chas. Frohn.no, Itlch &. HarrK r-"-gerst.—George M. Cohin scored a d' p ; elded snecesa In "George Washington Jr.. L-. .vt-est, nnd wilt eoniinue this week, u* will be followed, 7, by Henry B. Irving aw Dorothea Balrd. Tkkmonv Una. B, Bchoeffel, manigerl.— "Coming Thro" ibo Rye" proreil an exclieiu fiitractlou during the past fortnight, it wl'l remain until 5, fliAiat: (Stnlr, Wilbur & Klcolal. rnana- gcrst;— The Xew Tear's nttnii-llon Is Krnest lU\K*u, m "ItufiiM Rastus." During the nasi week "Pniilnsmn" pleased me.nieo nouses. Grace Cameron, fa "LIU le l»oii> DlniplV* next. GtjUKA OrERA IIot.Ki: (Geo. W. Mcgw- mnnager).—"The Volunteer Organisl" iiiw week, following a wvck uf fine business tor "The Confessions of a Wife." Next week, "Chlnamwn Charlie." _ . , Casti.i; Siji'ahk f Boston Stage Society, mnungersi.—"Twelfth Mght" la the offeiiuj, of the bouse stock tills week. "Sberiorn Uolnit-B" was finely presented.to big IKEW" last week. "Leah Klesclinu'' 7-12. _ lluoi: (John Cmlg. innnnger).—"Jackno. Jill & Co." will remain the bill during tie; current week, having- attracted excellent crouds last week. "A Poor llclution is '■■ prpjinmtluu. Bownoix Soiauk (O. K. IsOtbrop. nisns- per.)— "Goldllelds of Nevada" Is the »t« Yoar's offering. H follnweil "Kidnapped I" New York." which attracted great through "(^ttystiurg'' nest week. , ,„„ Kkitii's (B. P, Keith, manager).— Mastf Gabriel and companv bead the bill this week. Newcomer* are: Unman 1 Octette and we Girl with the tin ton, Klfsmtira Japanese Troniie, Soiu Walsoii'rt Fiinnyarit. ,t I rtriei'- llavcn and Eftle Lnwrclice. Tnylor Ilol»i<f>. tbe l'lcnuays. Fields and Wollcy. the Kit tons. Ifslley nnd Mrrhnn. Ksrtt's u«fe 'Wise Mike;" Brooks and Vedder. Alvln -;"" 1 KftdneJ*. and hew motion pictures. Duruw Christmas week the tMqb»:tt» packed. OrtriiBPM (Tercv Williams, maahter).-^ Charles Warder, in "At the Ttlephour heads the excellent hulldav bill. Other sirofl*- carde are Kllie Fay, Coran, Grace sSSSt and company. Sydney Grant, Toy Hol.a"; 1 ; Kddle Mack. Herlterfs dogs, new ritiigrrpp 1 ' views aod others. Big crowds wlltresscd ■■■ e'ltertnlnraent last week. . HnwAnn (Jav Hunt, business manneerj-: Opening Dec. ;il: Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hughe," Famous Faust Family, Iloss and^bewls, im