The New York Clipper (March 1907)

MakcH 30. THE ISTEW YORK CLIPPER. t;>7 raj gje and minstrel ~T~~rm«iabj> DlLLTN will shortly go to ••■ tnrhL B C, In order to Tl«lt the grave VhS totter * n <> dled '? 1889 ' Mr P ,U Z, n "..included his Beattle engagement He "™rts having met in Spokane, Burt Haverly, re h P n toi been 111 there for several weeks. *¥„>, gillen bos returned to New York «« flinng time on the Keith circuit. He 1 hi ow" it Des Moines, la., April 1, for • "LVir of the Western houses. 1 the DovtB and Emerson Tbio Including ■JSSl Doyle. Louise Brown and Bob Km- ld „n at present featured with the Or- "l" ™'s?ock Co, announce that they will C to vaudeville for a short period dur- e i ?he Summer months. Their comedy DS .ii n J act will be seen at Pastor's New IH at an early date, for the first time In ? h °r£ v«aS. In which' time: they have been Jbrcugu the West with the above named "'Ivome'Seldon, comedian, and Kid Evans, .hi* "Snn with the Educated Feet," have Sined hands and will be, known hereafter )0 . Icldon and Evans. Mr. Seldon writes: •■„° onenlng net will consist of double rag- ff.''tambourine work, also singing, talking, .Si single nnd double roUer skate dancing, , _ n A,r° g u ve ry strong act. We close with, the Sir "Britain Co., at Blnghamton, N. \iSfch 23. We have six acts, and have been „»»rin? with big success." Gemgb E. Wualen, novelty^ entertainer, .« 8 ,f ,K 5f'. F*H5 1SD Co - n * Te "turned to the States after a very prosperous season ^..l* 1 !.™*?. 1 :*'. touring the vVest India Islands with the Flying Jordans Circus. ^1"> WWM I" In 8t. Peter's Hospital, charlotte, N. C. He was operated on Tuet- day, March 13, and Is doing nicely. Bam Morris. Dutch comedian and bur- lesque writer, and Richard C. Maddoz, now with the "Nettle, the Newsglrl," Co., under the Arm name of Morris and Maddoz, will offer, next season, a one act Dutch comedy, entitled "Morris and Maddux on the Boule- vard." W. C. Young, of Young and Brooks, was a Clippeb caller last week. He stated that they are located on their farm In Suffern. where they will spend the Summer, starting work the last week of September, being booked solid for thirty weeks with the Vaude- ville Association. Linmb O. Sakfobd, female slide trom- bonist, sailed from New York, Saturday, March 16, for London, to remain for one year. The Musical Bbennans write: "We will terminate a season of forty-nine consecutive weeks with the New Era Floating Theatre, April 6, having traversed ten states, em- bracing ten rivers, nine bayous and three lakes. Including the famous Bayou Teche In Loulsaula, made historical by Longfellow, along whose banks the poet laid the Bcenes of the story of 'Evangeline.' After closing with this company we will pay a visit to Topeka. Kan., our home, for the first time In several years, after which we will resume " fcu , I Mmi «p*k on the Keith circuit. m 8eT e ral years, alter which we will resume ^•ftffiSJTS,IS.^uSirS^.ii ™&X* We have dec,ded t0 8Uy ,n r T i|%alaik>ns, aerial cyclists and tight wire performers, write: "We played Merlden ronnfiast week and were one of the hits of £.show Mrs. Valadon's sister will ar- rive from' France M in May, and will join us '"the'rouerts Four played the Olympic, chlcaeo week of March 4, with, their act -The Doll Mnker's Dilemma." They have surrounded the act with a complete set of nf scenery, and In addition to Mr. and Mrs. Roberts aid Miss Pearl (the doll), they Irve added Charlotte Tompkins, a singing B D d dancing sonbrette. They write us that thev have several new mechanical and elec- trical surprises, and that their stage setting Is complete In every detail. This quartette of fun makers were with a musical comedy company the early part of the saeson, but the/are ngaln In the continuous. The Boi'ohtons write that the special scenery and mechanical effects are nearly completed for their new act, "A Bar of Music." Llltle Helen will be featured as the musical bar maid. Allen and Dalton have dissolved part- nership, Mr. Dalton having retired on ac- count of III health. Joe. M. Allen will re- main with tie Hentz-Santly company and, later, will Join hands with P. A. Dale, for- merly of the Dale Brothers, as Allen and bale, comedy musicians. Cauille and Fona, contortionists and equilibrists, week of March 18, played a re- turn date at the Howard, Boston, with St. John, N. B., to follow. Tbey are booked solid till next Winter, and report great suc- cess with their act. Cuaubeblin AMD Davenpobt write: "We will take the road again April 30, with our new act 'The College Rubes,' which Is a novelty of the first order. We have some excellent time booked, and are fast filling our work for the Summer season. The Old ItELiABLi calls on us weekly, and Is warmly received." Ghace Hess has been singing at the Casino Theatre, Tonopah, Nev., for the past eighteen weeks, and will close there May 1. Frank Tbaynob, a vaudeville performer, has been seriously 111 at the Cook County Hospital, Chicago. He has been suffering with a severe attack of Inflammatory rheu- matism. He would be pleased to hear from friends. 11. W. Gaubett writes: "I closed on Feb. 25, a pleasant season of sixteen weeks with 'The Foxy Boy' Co., and have signed for this season with Le Boy A HazeltotTs Float- ing l'alace. I wilt again use my upside down piano and musical act (that made good last season) this year, adding a few more musical novelties. We open April 1, In McKeysnort, Pa." Al. Anderson and J. H. Goines will soon close a forty weeks' contract with Harry Taylor's Big Stock Co. Tbey report a successful season, also that they have many new things to offer In vaudeville next season. Tub Three Lester Bros., formerly the team, Ryan, Lester and Ryan, and the Three Crelghton Sisters, write: "Although we lost everything in the fire at Harrlsburg, we are getting along finely. We have everything re- t laced with new and beautiful costumes, etc. ittle Susy Evelyn Crelgliton lost all her Christmas gifts In the fire, and she misses them very much. We are making a big hit with the Chos. K. Champlln Co., which Is doing an Immense business. We are now booking all our Summer work." Jake Rosenthal, manager of the Bijou Theatre, at Dubuque, la., bos arranged to furnish attractions and companies for parks and county fairs In the West this coming Summer. Alice Rich, wife of Harry Rich, mourns the death of her mother, who died Feb. 25, at lioston, Mass. The funeral took place from Trinity Church, Boston, Feb. 28, of which church she was a member. TheHippodkomeTheatre, now being erect- ed in Cleveland, is to become a part of the Klaw & Elnnger vaudeville circuit. The Hippo- drome Is situated on Euclid Avenue, opposite the star Theatre. In addition to the theatre the plans call for two large office buildings, one facing each of the streets mentioned. When completed the structure will represent mi Investment of over $8,000,000. The audi- torium will Beat 4,0<>0, and the stage Is in tnuuy ways similar to tliat of the New York Hippodrome. It will be the only theatre in Cleveland included in the Klaw A Erlanger circuit. J. Aldrich Libbv, of Llbby and Trayer, n* recently Initiated Into the Brooklyn Lodge of T. SI. As., No. 30 Okville and Frank were put on as an extrn act last week nt the Dewey, New York, aud their act was well received. JlA.NAOKit James H, Cubtin has been li: nt h|s home In New York for some weeks. I-ast week he left for Mt. Clemens, Mich., to take the baths. Andy Lewis has been 111 at Germantown, 1 a. He expects to be out agnlu after this week. Lio.v IUmblt Is at the Snrariac Hotel. New >ork, thlB week. In the Interests of Walter Jacobs, of lioston, assisted by George Bted- .Mildred Flora, eccentric comedienne. In- forms us that she did not play the Atlantic <>ardeu. New York, week of Feb. 28. A r, tig performer was billed there under that name. > Alele Pubvis ONRr and Co. played the Uulck, Wilmington. Del., week of March li • [. was i,l8a Onrl's first engagement at "mt theatre, nnd she writes In compliment- ary terras of the cleanly dressing rooms and xcellent stage management, whereby she ■ "s enabled to use all of her handsome and p'sily gowns during the engagement. Miss "nri s act met with Its usua' success. harry Thompson, "The Mayor of the "owery," has finished successful weeks nt hecney's Brooklyn, N. Y., and New Britain, win., theatres, and Is now kept busily em- IMaelu* ClnbS and SanaB 1 u '8 ht work lD TkeGrbat Altora has been re-engaged wot the Golden Crook Co., for next season, "inking his third season under the manage- ment of Jacobs & Jermon. Victor Vajiont notifies as that he re- cently finished an engagement of three months as a feature at the Whitney Opera HouBe. Fitehburg, Mass., and continues with big success. The McNeil Sisters. Kittle nnd Nellie, acrobatic dancers, have again joined bands after a separation of over six years. They will play the leading parks this summer In an entirely new act. The Curzon Sistbbs have postponed their departure for Europe owing to the an- nounced Intention to close Bostock's Hip- podrome, Paris, France, where they were to have appeared. Harry Le Clair- Introduced last week for the first time a new character In bis special- ty, as Shylock, In a travesty on "The Mer- chant of Venice," specially written for hlro. It was presented In excellent form by Mr. Le Clair and made a big hit as the finale of the act. Habxy Uooci.eee was a Clipper caller last week. His tour this season wsb very success- ful. Ho Is now devoting his time to his hotel nt RIdgewood, N. 1. Fritz Houston, comedy cartoonist, has Just concluded a successful engagement with ihe Partel'.o Stock Co., wllh which he has ijten appcnrlne as a special vaudeville feature for several weeks. While playing Lancaster Edward Mozart gave Mr. Houston Immediate booking over bis Family circuit. Allen and Dalton have dissolved partner- ship owing to Mr. Dalton's Illness. Mr. Allen will remain with the Rentz-Santley Co.. and later on join bands with P. A. Dale, formerly of the Dale Brothers, and do a comedy musical act. Kittib Houston and Kittie La Bell are playing an engagement at Prescott, Ariz., and will leave, April 1, for Los Angeles, Cal., to take a two weeks' rest, after wblcb they bave a alx months' engagement In Nevada. Tub Db Von and Kennedy Trio, report meeting with success In their new act, which contnlns new and original features. Tbey are booked for several weeks in parks dur- ing next Summer. Bernard Klinc, author, writes: "I bave Just written an act, entitled The Star Actress,' for Emma Lambert and company. The ace includes: Emma Lambert, Luverne Morrison, Victor Lambert, Sadie Richards i.nd May Lambert. I am also rehearsing the act personally, and It will be ready the latter part of April. I bave also written an act for the Meads, entitled 'The Senator's Visit,' which introduces some burlesque magic: •Brains To Let,' for Whitley and Bell, and Handing Out Hot Air,' for Elliott and Ned; also have a few acts In preparation for other prominent performers." Alfbbd Lysteb joined the White Rats, March 14. Lyster and Cooke sail March 20, for England. Blokdell and Milleb report meeting with pronounced success through the West, with their new line of work. Fleubn and Miller, who are In their eighteenth week on the Keith A Proctor circuit, were forced to cancel Chase's at Washington, week of March 11, on account of .Mr. Flcmen's Illness. They have taken up a residence in Brooklyn, and Mr. Fle- inen's father, mother and brother arrived here on Saturday, March 23, from England, and will make their home with them, which will be their first meeting In fifteen years. Allen and Kenna are playing an Indefi- nite engagement at Oscar Cook's Family Theatre, Sandusky, O. Ei>. C. Hays, minstrel comedian, Is In his sixty-ninth consecutive week, and Is booked solid uutlt next September. He says that be is featured on every bill, and Is meeting with big success everywhere. He reports playing seven return dates this season, and will put ou big act next season. Notes from the Gordon Vaudevillb Co. —We have been out all Winter, and have done u good business. Marie Hayes has beea the feature of the show, making a hit In every town, with her fire and serpentine dnue'e and trapeze act, for which she has received sumo very flattering press notices. It. Gordon continues to bewilder and mys- tify the people with bis sword act and Orien- tal juggling, balancing and legerdemain. Enos Bomberry, blackface musical moke, is making good, singing Hnviland's latest bits. We have six In the company, all told, and will stay out until the last week In March, tben we will lay off to get In readiness for our tenting season, taking out a small wagon show and touring through Canada. We have already engnged our band, which con- sists of ten Mohawk Indians. We will open about May 24. We receive The Old Reli- able every week, and we are all feeling well, and looking forward to a prosperous Sum- mer tour. Cole and Clemens, Marie Glrard, the Lamonts and Prof. Burke and bis dogs, while play lug at the Bijou Theatre, Kankakee, Ill- week of March 11, gave an entertainment to the Inmates of the asylum of that city, and, after the show, were banqueted and shown through the institution. Eow. Le Baron, of the Toledo Troupe, at Clrco Columbia, writes from Cardenas, Cuba, under date of March 11, as follows: "The following American performers have been touring Cuba for the past fifteen weeks with ihe Grand Circa Columbia, and business has been exceptionally good. The Arizona Troupe closed March 10, and will Join the Forepaugh-Sells Show for the coming season. The Borlslnl Troupe close 20, and open with the Rlngllng Bros." Show. The Toledo Troupe, Sid Toledo, Matt and Frank Shelvey and Ed. Le Baron close 24, and will leave for New York, where they will fill some high class vaudeville time. Slg. Franz Troupe close April 10, to open on the Mel- ville park circuit early in May. Dan Du Crow and Jack Abbaco, acrobatic clowns, pantomlmlsts and barrel Jumpers, are furn- ishing the principal comedy with tbe show, and keep the audience in continuous laugh- ter. Mr. Du Crow Is sole representative of tbe American people for this show, and will snil for New York sometime In July, to engage several high class American and European acts for the coming season. All sre well and join In best wishes to Tub Old Reliable." Zibo, a dog well known on tbe stage as "the dog that could sing," died Feb. 10. He belonged to Joe. Oppehhelmer. the wel' known theatrical manager, but for the last seven years had been In the care of Cunning- ham and Smith, and appeared wltb them witb great success In their sketch, "The Shoplifter." Wilbur Mack, who recently closed wltb the "Lovers and Lunatics" Co., returned to vaudeville, March 2R, and will present his original one act comedy, "Tbe Bachelor and the Maid," Introducing three new singing and dancing numbers, which were also writ- ten by blm. The Ross Sisters, In their refined sing- ing act, have been playing the middle West nil season, and are at present working with big; success over tbe Gus Sun circuit They will go borne for a rest tn May when their little sister, Lena, will join them. They will pnt on an entirely new act the coming Sum- mer, In which tbey will Introduce singing, dancing and music. The Siddon Brothers in their new act, "George vs. Ellc," open on tbe Keith circuit, at Providence, B. I.. March 25. The Wilsons write: "Owing to tbe fact that there are so many acts In the business working under the name of "The Wilsons,' hereafter we will be known as 'The Aerial Wilsons'" S. R Temple, of tbe Temple Theatre, Cleveland, O., writes, under date of March 10: "Have found business extra good through Lent, playing to full bouses. This week we bave Anna Darvllle, soubrette; Sadie O'Donnell. singer and dancer; Master Kee- gan, singing Illustrated songs, and Fox and Carber, In "Stage Struck," doing tbe old English stunt, playing here, catching a cab with their mnke-up on, and playing the Arch Hall of this city, on the same evening." Louis Worth and Jennie Delmab opened a four week' engagement at Peralca's Oar- den. Memphis, Tenn., on March 11. Zazell and Vernon bave been playing dates successfully. They hold contracts In vaudeville up to June, 1908. Jack Davenport's "The Garden of Mix- up" will be one of tbe new offerings In vaudeville the coming Summer, and will soon bave Its Initial performance at tbe Orpheum, Kansas City, Mo. Jas. Hamilton, Ruby Queen, Beatrice Munroe and Jack- Davenport, tbe author, are In the cast. Dave Debden, musical comedian, was especially engaged by Manager Maurice Cun- ningham, of the People's Theatre, Leaven- worth, Kan., for tbe opening of bis new house, week of March 3. Billt Robbins, formerly of Henry W. Savage's "Madam Butterfly" Co., has Joined hands with Frank Dunham, late of Dunham and Saunders. They will be seen In vaude- ville In a new sketch, written especially for them by Albert Stevens, entitled "Tbe Actor's Dream." They are booked right through until Sept. 1, when tbey will be seen in burlesque on the Empire circuit. miscellaneous/ Professor Baldwin. "The Royal White Mabatma," was recently compelled to close In tbe progress of a very successful season, at Ashevllle, N. C, owing to a very severe attack of la urippe. From Ashevllle be went to Richmond, Va., In order to get medical attention, and at the same time re- organize his company. The disease Anally settled In his ear, giving blm consider- able pain, and, on the advice of hla physi- cian, be was operated upon, resulting In some relief. He afterwards bad a relapse and was confined to his bed, and finally to the hospital, where a second operation will be pel-formed on tbe Interior of the ear, which Is likely to keep him there for a number of weeks, or very likely months. Profesor Bald- win has already engaged a company of very clever performers, and had also booked up bis route for tbe remainder of tbe season, but owing to his Illness he has been compelled to cancel everything until he regains bis health, when he will start booking tor tbe Fall. Dr. H. D. Ruckeb writes: "I left New York Jan. 20, and bufflted heavy seas for fourteen dnys. Since leaving American sol) I have visited Funchal, Sladlera Islands, (which belong to Portugal); Cadiz. Spain; Seville, Granada, Malaga, and Algiers, Afri- ca; Genoa and Rome, Italy. I am having a fine time, not mlsalng anything that I know of. I will leave Naples on Feb. 23 for Egypt. Expect to return to New York about April 10, 1 never miss a show when on shore." . Prof. Adams' Carnival of> Novelties and Concert Co. bave been turning tbe people away, Uiey report. They carry two cars—one palace and one baggage car. We have a fine team of ponies. The roster Is as follows: Prof. Adams, Faslg and Adams, the Greene Family Orchestra, Chester Conner, Minerva Jagers, Thos. Grey, and Gus Sbedman. Tbe people gave a supper In honor of T. J. Greene, father of the Greene Family, It being hlB flfty-flrst birthday, on March 5. Capt. N, D. ament writes: "I will soon open my new skating rink In the New Con- vention Hall Rink, wblcb Is just being com- pleted at a cost of $40,000. I will open a big Summer theatre, under a waterproof can- vas, In tbe heart of Oklahoma City, June 1. This will be the finest outfit money can buy, and will bave a seating capacity of 1,200 to 1,500 people. The Bohemian Glass Blowers and Car- nival Co., under the management of I'rof. Harrington, opened their season at Hartlnnd, Me., Feb. "5. Tbo company Includes: l'rof. Hnrrlngton. manager; Fred E. Benden, Helen Benden. Gladys Nlckerson and Little McGlnty, dancing wonder. Business Is fair. The Dreamland Amusement and Carni- val Co. will open Its season Mny 20, wltb three weeks In Frankford Pa., for the benefit of the hospital management. Notes from Hart's Medicine Show Boat. —Everything about Pittsburg has been under water for four days, and all connec- tions from outside world cut off. The Old Reliaiilb arrived late Saturday night. Mr. Hart's show boat was a welcome nifalr, as many families were taken aboard, also their furniture, and kept until they could reach their homes safe, and tbey Bay: "Hart's ark was a Godsend." Tbe Bryants Comedy Co., who or* Wintering here, with tbelr hotel and gaeollue tow bout, was the means of aiding the people In their need, and moved them and tbelr furniture to safety. Hart's left March 21, and Bryant's boats leave In April. Mr. Hart has painters, carpenters and decorators at work, and will go out this season better, bigger and brighter than ever. This is our fifth Beason on the Monongnhela, It being the only medicine show on the river. His company will consist of the following: Dr. W. H. Ilart, manager and lecturer; Mrs. May Hart, treasurer and door-keeper; Harry Vincent, stage manager and comedian: Mur- rey l-'ov, pianist and electrician; Master Han-v Hart, banjolst, comedian and contor- tionist. . Frank C. Bostock and family arrived from Europe March 11. Bert H. Davis, trap drummer, of tbe Pal nee Amusement Co. and Roller Skating Rink, at Brockton, Mass., will close an eight months' engagement June 1. Capt. J. w. Price has returned to Ameri- ca, after a trip to China and India. Mrs. Whitney, the well-known authority on style in dress, tells of tbe remarkable vogue of brown sboes among tbe fashionable women In Paris. Mrs. Whitney Is now In Paris attending the openings and exhibits of Felix, Redfern, Worth and other famous arbiters of style. There 1b no doubt that golden brown Is the correct shade for wo- meu's footwear this season. If we may Judge by the talk of tbe best shops. - Notes from the Metropolitan Entertain- ers.—We are now'In our fifteenth week and business has been good. We are at present playing tbe best towns In South Dakota. We remain, out tlK May 1. Our roster I* as fol- lows: J. T. Leytem, manager and Dutch comedian; Earl wheelor, operator and nov- elty performer; Edna Plnkerton, pianist and Illustrated songs; Col. W, B. Aivord Is In a dvance, and ne always gets ua good busi- ness. We arc always glad to get Tna Old Reliable every Sunday, a. m. Roster of the Klock ft Thompson Comedy Co. (S. C. Klock ft F. II. Thompson, mana- fers) : S. C. Klock, Dutch, Irish and eccen- rlc comedian: Grace Thompson, soubrette and pianist; Frank H. Thompson, Juggler and operator. Business Is good wltb us In Northern Wisconsin. World ol Players. Arrangements have been completed be- tween the entertainment committee of tbe Theatrical Mechanics' Association and Man- ager Pat Short, for the use of tbe Olympic Theatre, St Louis. Sunday evening. April 7. The occasion will be tbe benefit perform- ance of tbe organization, which embraces nearly all of tbe attaches of the local the- atres. The entertainment, as outlined, will be one of the largest ever presented In the theatre. Two bands, besides the regular house orchestra, will discourse tbe music. Arrangements are being made for the pre- sentation of one act from every visiting com- pany, besides two big minstrel numbers and a score of performers picked from home tal- ent. The proceeds of the show will be used to further the interests of St, Louis Lodge, No. 6. The Theatrical Mechanics Associa- tion was originated by stage employes, and has since taken In as members all members of the profession, who make a living regu- larly therein, ihe motto of the lodge Is: "Charity, benevolence and fidelity." The entertainment committee Is made up of President Lee Springer, of the Olympic The- atre, chairman; Joseph Pazen, of West End Heights, treasurer; H. E. Gleason, of the Gerrlck Theatre, secretary; Sam Lederman, of the Century, and Edward Norderman, Lawrence Thomas and George King, tbe lat- ter being with the Grand and Havlln Thea- tres. Among the honorary members are: Adolphus Buscb, Louis Lemp, Pierre Chou- teau, Charles 8. Crane, A. E. Faust Jr., Henry W. Townsend, John D. Hopkins. Col. Pat Short, Frank McNaery and D. Billings. St. l*uls has been selected by the grand lodge for the annual convention of the organiza- tion July 8 to 18, Inclusive. A large number of delegates will attend from every city In the United States and Canada. One of the principal features taken up at tbe con- vention will be tbe admittance of a ladles' auxiliary to be known aa "The Thespian Sis- ters." This movement has been advocated by n great many Western lodges of the asso- ciation. It Is expected that all of tbe fifty- two cities represented at the convention will favor this movement. The rostea of the Price-Butler Co. In- cludes Win. G. Price, George Butler, Fred- erick Earle, Robert Gray, Horace Greeley, Samuel Price, Tbos. Price, Josephine Worth, Anna Thornton, Lotta Chase, Corda Hughes, and Robert J. Boenme, business manager. The first cbange wc have bad to mnke was March 11, when our heavy man closed on ac- count nf Illness. The season Is booked solid until Mny 10. Tub next comedy to be presented by the Rogers Brothers, will be entitled "Tbe Rogers Brothers In Spain." The hook Is by Edgar Smltb, und tbe music Is by Max Hoffmann. An elaborate production will be made at tbe close of Hie present season. Oi.i.ie M. Cooks, formerly leading lady of the Toier Stock Co.. at Wichita, Kan., has been engaged for the rest of the season to play the leading role of Lady Anne, In "Richard III," wltb John Griffith. Haiivei and Montfoiid, after closing wltb the Bennett-Moulton Co., under the manage- ment of A. V Rud. at Parkersburg, W. Va., laid off for four weeks at tbelr home at Chicago, then went wltb the Ferris Come- dians, and doing fine business through Illinois. Notks fsom the Winnipeg Theatre Co.— On Thursday, March 7, the two hundredth performance of tbe Winnipeg Company, a high class stock organization playing at the Winnipeg, Man., Theatre, was passed. During tbe season tbe company has pre- sented the newest and best of stock plays, and hns made Itself the theatrical sensa- tion of tbo Northwest provinces. Its pro- ductions have stimulated a remarkable In- terest In dramatics, and theatre parties have come from as far West as Cnlgary and Ed- monton, 1,500 miles distant, to witness Its performances. The company, wblcb was re- cruited last Slimmer by Drew ft Campbell, of Cleveland, and W. C. Lawrence, owners (and tbe latter manager of tbe theatre), In- cludes such well known stock plnyers as George Alison, Rebecca Wnrrcn, Frank K. Camp, James Hester, Frank MacDonnld, Tbeo Johnston, (stage director), Charles Carver, Charles Ilayden, Wm. K. Allen, Arthur Richie, Gertrude Rivers, Blanche Moulton and Ethel DnviB. Recent bills were: "The Climbers," "Marll," "The Prisoner of Zendn" and "At the White Horse Tavern." The stock policy will be continued at this theatre next season. Amy Ricarp has been engaged for one of tbe principal characters in James K. Hackctt's production of Ramsay Morris' play, "The Girl In White." Rehearsals of tbe piece are being held dally at the Uackctt Theatre, New York City. On Account of sickness, Eddie Walkup closed wltb tbe La Verna Moore Stock Co., where he was appearing In bis specialties, and la now at bis home at Akron, O. An uNHiaNrn communication Informs us that "Tbe Sweetest Girl In Dixie" Co., closed Murch 0, ut Rocky Mount, N. C, owlug to the serious Illness of Freda Blemons. Miss Slemons Is now ut the High Street Hospital, Fnyettdvllle, N. C. This company has hud a very successful season of thirty weeks, and will open early next August at Kansas City, Mo. "Brewhteb'b Millions" will be played by seven companies, In five countries, In four languages this season. Besides two companies In tbo United States, Charles Fronman will have one company each. In London and the English provinces, Franz Relcber will organize a company to play In Germany, and the rights for France and Italy are now being negotiated for. The "Chinatown Charlie" Co. will close tbe season Mnrch 30. Tbe Brownings have been re-engaged for forty weeks next season. Harry Fields Is negotiating wltb Mr. Woods for a five years' renewal of contract, Fletcher Smith has closed a successful season of twenty weeks with the Brownlee ft Reed "Uncle Tom's Cabin" Co,, and Is spend- ing a brief vacation at Syracuse, N. Y. He lias signed for the Summer season with 3. W. Stilpiniin, and will be busy at tbe Winter- quarters, at Homer, N. Y„ after April 1. On Ai'iiil 11 there wilt be added another modern theatre to tbe Northern New York circuit, at Carthage, s bustling paper mill town, which has been closed to the fraternity for over six years, since the old bouse burned. It Is named tbe Now Temple The- atre, and will not be lacking in any par- ticular. This makes the Jumps In that sec- tion shorter, and tln-ro Is now Oswego, Watertown. Carthage, Lowvllle and Ogdens- burg, all with modem playhouses. Hii.lib Lackaye and Ciiiiystal Bbnhon are In their thirtieth successful week as prin- cipal comedian and Ingenue, respectively, with the Nellie Kennedy Co., playing tbe best Eastern time. Arthur G. Snyder, business m'uuiigcr of the ChRuncey Keller Stock Co., writes the following: "This company, featuring Urace Rellter. since the opening of Its season, at Pottsviiio, Pa., week of Aug. 27, has done a phenomenal business. Although tbe show Is young In years In the theatrical world, It has quite a fow bouse records to Its credit, due to the efforts of Manager Fred C. Chaun- cey, whom house managers claim is giving more for the money than any other stock company In existence. Grace Keiffer, the leading lady of the company, has made many new friends with patrons, and carries one of the most complete wardrobes in tbe country. Tbe following productions are being used : 'Tho Kidnapped Bride,' 'In Louisiana? 'Ward of France, 'Thelma,' Slave Girl." 'Du Barry,' 'Dora Thome,' 'Queen of Arl- rona' and 'Deadwood Dick.' The roster of tbe company is: Fred C. Chauncey, proprie- tor and manager; Arthur G. Snyder, busi- ness representative: Wayno Darby, stags manager; Herbert Kclcy, properties; Edna Carson, musical director; waiter Ebel, Jack Ilrownelle, Jack Vaughn, Frank Claytou. Wayne Darby, Kiigcne Lane, Viola Brownellc. Mary V.y, Bessie Fairfax and Grace KclflVr. The specialties wllh the company are: Ku- fene Lane, singing comedian; Frank Clny- on, musical act; Montambo and Falls, com- edy acrobats; tho Great Demontlno, 'King of tbe Slack Wire;' Mons. Hurl, hand tin" sneer -. Illustrated songs, and Herr Janseu and company, magicians and Illusionists." Rohtbb or The Kdsall-Wlntbrope Stock Co., tbe "Monarch* of tbe South:" De Loss li. Kdsall, manager: C. Joy Sutpbeo, ad- vance repreaenlativo; Wnrclso Alvarei, stage director; Prof. Wm. Sangnlly, musical di- rector; Joe Metrnlf, muster of properties; Edward Abbott, Rex L. Klngdon, lllllv Ford, Jlmmle Ilrattun, Jack Leslie, Rbea Rrntton, Martha Edwards, Welly Lyona aud Healcy nnd 1'enrl Wlnthrope. Darrell and Juliatt, who bave been wltb the Wren Bros. Stock Co. for tbe past twenty- one weeks, were called to their home at Rich- mond, Intl., by the sudden Illness of Miss Jullatt'B father. Klaw ft Erlanoer and Joaspn Brooks have entered Into a contract with Sir Gil- bert l'arker nnd Eugene Prcsbrey, under which tbey have secured tho right to pre- sent a new play by Mr, Presbrey, founded on Sir Gilbert's widely read novel, "The Right of Way." Mr. Presbrey has completed Tils Sir Gilbert's widely read novel, "The Right of Way." Mr. Presbrey has completed bis dramatic version, and the attraction will lie Produced early next Autumn at one of Klaw Erlangcr's New York theatre, with a well known leading actor In the principal charac- ter. A. E. Jicobs writes that he has lust com- pleted the cast which Is to support the vaude- ville team of Hockey and llocy. In tbe new musical comedy, "A Full Moon." In which they are to be featured, under bis manage- ment. The comedy Is In two acts and five scenes, and Is a musical enlargement of the sketch that Hockey and Hoey have been presenting this season. Mr. Hockey will as- sume his old role of A. F, Moon, Esq., and Miss Hoey will appear as Mrs. A. F. Moon. Mr. Jacobs' Interest will be looked nftrr liy James Ward, who will mnnags the company, and IlHppy Powers wilt be In advance. Mr. Hockey will personally direct tbe staging of the piece. John Woodkohd and Jeankttk Marlboro write from Milwaukee. Wis.: "Wc have becii here six weeks, nnd hold contracts fur ten more weeks. We have a small slock company of five people, and arc producing playlets, comedy aud drama, at the Grand Theatre here." Marie Lozat writes: "I nm In my tenth week with the 'A Country Jay' Co.. playing the female character lead, also making good In my old maid specialty. This company Is playing some of the best time through In- diana and Illinois. Mr. Bnuinnn Is bunked through Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michi- gan and Denver, and to the const, and Is booked solid for tbe rest of the season of 11107-08. Itoster of company: ,1. Howard Ilauman, owner and manager -, M. J. Ken- nedy, Fred C. Morgan, Burt Hc-cray, Ben Til- son, Dutch Walhlser, Tim Coan, Ailelnln Des- mond. I'M I th Marlon and Marie Lozny. All are happy, and Tub Old Reliable never falls to appeur." Geouue M. Cohan's latest musical piny, "Fifty Miles from lioston," will be pre- sented for tbs llrst tlino at tho Court Siiinire Theatre, Springfield, Mass., on March M, Clark Hosm writes: "I inn In my thirty second week with Georgia Mack. In the rul- ing drama, 'Ruled Off the Turf,' originating the character of Dopey Jones, the hobo, nnd have mot with continued hiiccpkh with both my role and specialty. Nest union I will work In vaudeville, with a well known sis- tor team." A. F. BnaiiLEii and Fanchlon Joynes Hoi'hlor, closud with "The 'IViitlurfoot" Co.. Feb. 23, and Joined Ynrkc A Adams' "Hunkers und lirokors" Co., In St. Luuls, Mnrch 10, for the rest of Ibis Benson. The Tuuuph of Kngllsh girls, known oh Alfred 10. \\arons' Kugllsli Ponies, wboss cimcmble aim solo dancmg, has contributed greatly to the success of "ills Honor, tho Mayor," will remain wllh that piny. They will, however, be billed as Alfred E. Anion's Imnclng Dolls, for the next live years, dur- ing which they are under contract to Mr. Anions, we are Informed. ICnmi Mauion has closed with JoHeph King's "East Lynno" Co., nnd Joined "The Country Jay" Co., fur the roimilndoi' of the season. Janh Coiirtnky has signed wllh Ihe Hi-own ft Roberts "East l.ynue mill "Tail Nngllts" Co. for the season, to piny Ludy Isabel and Mrs. Morgan. Mil. a.nii Muh. Ciiah. E. Hart (PJIiel Till- hoii) milled for lliivitiui, t 'libit, ou nn extended concert tour, and will open at the National Then lie, March 18. Jim Duuiiiikiity Informs us that lie will open bis slock company season April lfi, and Is bunked solid until next Christmas. Jack Fhahkr, agent for the F.iiNlcra "Qulncy Adams Sawyer" Co., closed wllh that company on March '£&. Jkhhami.nb U'uoim, who innilo such a lilt nt i'lilersoii, N. J., ill the part of Louise, the blind girl, 111 Ilia "Two Orphans," Is playing the snmc part un the riiiid and receiving the most favorable comment for her acting and appearance In the purl. IIaiiiibn Lkktkiitm liiia Joined tbo "Uncle Josh Hpiucehy" Co., to play the part of Uncle JohIi. Tim company Is under the management of Hanks & Fraxcc, and Is doing u line IiiinIiiukh. Mrs. Levcrton (Arognit I'ltou), Is doing the lead, mid Mr, Ixivcrton tbe heavy, and both ore receiving the best of notices both by press nnd public, Tho company hns been to the const and expect lo play all of tbe Eastern cities before closing. Notes from tub Ni:w Giiand Opkha Hoi.'sh, Linton, Inij. — Tills house opened Saturday night, March HI, with "The Mini ou the Ilox." Sidney Boolb nnd Elizabeth Stewart appeared In tbe lending roles. The company was a splendid one, und responded to numerous curtain calls. The audience was a representative one, Including quite a num- ber of out of town people. A special train from Terre Haute, lnd.. brought 107 visitors to the opening, some of tlicin from Chicago, Indianapolis, Brazil, lilooiriilcld and Terre Haute. The local Elks, which have elegant quarters In the theatre building, entertained the visitors wllh a nice spread In their Imnqiiet room. Many compliments were passed on the theatre and performances, and con- gratulation* were extended to the manage- ment by many on tho success of the opening. It may be truthful! v said Hint the opening wns a decided success In every respect, noil prospects arc bright for tin; continued huc- ceBs of the house. W. II, Piitton appears In "The Slow Poke" Ut, "Tho Hidden Hand" April 1, und "Riilllcs" Z