The New York Clipper (December 1907)

1212 THE NEW GliEPBEB. December 21. A flat belonging to-Alice Gone*, the opera singer, was raided oy the landlord, for rest, which he claimed to be In arrear. Madame Gomez contended that the seizure was arbl- . trnry, and that valuable furnlturo and an- tlqultlea were carelessly sold. The courts upheld this view, and awarded the singer $1,760. Hero Is a bunch of pantomime engage- ments: Barry Lauder goes to Liverpool, Tom Murray to Bristol, Brausby Williams to Lon- don Hippodrome, Harry Randall to Camden Town (a North-London district), Malcolm Scott to the London Adelphl, Clssle Loftus" father, Ben Brown, to the London Lyceum, Carlton to Edinburgh, Millie Legarde and Happy Fannie Fields to the Adelphl, May Lillian Levey to Kennlngton (In Southeast , London), Ella Shields to Camden Town, Lll Hawthorne to Feekham (In Northeast Lon- i, don), Odeyne Spark to Brighton, Josle Col- lins (a daughter of Lottie Collins), to Edin- burgh, Ma iloey to Liverpool. Carrie Moore to Birmingham, and Brett ana Oxford to Hull. , . Leipzig, the conjuror, was one of the con- tributors to the entertainment ordered by ex- •■ Empress Eugenie, of France, for the delectn- receptlons, and the offering Is better equipped than ever to last out the season. It was stated through a typographical error last week that the two thousandth performance was close at hand. It should have read two hundredth. ' Wjiitnei (Sam P, Geraon, manager).—"A tlon of tbe king and queen of Spain, on tbelr visit to her at Farnlngham. Leipzig says: "Young King Alfonso Is as smart as they make em. He watched me like a hawk throughout my tricks. When I asked for some one to bold the cards he was the first to come forward. He said, 'I thought I had you. twlcel' But he hadn't" When the Coliseum reopens, on Dec. 16, It will feature a mysterious ball—a vast globe, - which rolls, bounces, mounts a staircase and performs on a tight rope, without any appar- ent manipulation. On Wednesday, the new Egyptian Hall, in Piccadilly, will be opened by Pathe Frercs, with a permanent exhibit of moving pictures. The wonder Is that London 1ms waited so long for a show of this kind. Our specula- tors have only Just caught on to the poten- tiality of amusement parlors filled with slot machines. _ . , George Star promises to boom the Crystal I'nlace with QlAeno'3 Circus at Christmas. Tony Wilson and Helolse were last located nt the Circus Cronselll, Warsaw. _ Tbe Harmony Four are at the Scala The- atre, Antwerp. ■ „ Qcnaro and Theol spend December at the .1 establishment I.elbig, Breslau. The Three Hood Brothers, on the comple- tion of their engagement at the London Em- pire, proceeded to the continent. They are now at the Tlvoll, Bremen. Alice Raymond brings her Interesting mu- sical and spectacular sketch to the Empire, Malloway, next week, Cinematographic reproductions of tbe Molr- liiimn light, at the National Sporting Club, were promptly Installed st the leading variety theatres, and have proved the popular attrac- tion of the week. t >» OUR CHICAGO LETTER. FROM Otm OWN COnnESroNKNT. M cKiern Bnrcnn of the N. Y. Clipper, 504 Ashland Block. CuicAOO, Dec. 14, 190T. Several events of Interest will occur in the tlieutrea the coming week, notable among which ore the local premiere* of Francis Wilson, 'in "When Knights Were Bold," at Powers', and Margaret Anglln and Henry Miller, in "The Great Divide," though the latter play waa first seen at this same bouse under the title, of "The Sabine Woman," some threo years ago. "Just Out of College" comes to the Great Northern, and the customary changes occur nt the weekly oliango houses. During tho past week society has been In fine fettlo with tho tableaux vhanti at Orches- tra Hall, presenting celebrated paintings of masters of various countries, which object was liberally patronized. Winter and Fall weather have been at hide-and-seek to such un extent that the majority of people have bad colds, and some of tho performances have suffered thereby, as the actors are not Immune from this annoying trouble. Illinois (Will J. Davis, manager).—"The Follies of 11)07" will begin Its last week of success, Dec. 16, with nil the stars and good people In It, ond with Hb wealth of scenic changes and beautiful costuming, Elsie Janls, in "The Hoyden," follows 22. Powers' (Harry J. Powers, manager).— James K. Hackett has met with a most cor- dial reception. In "John Gloydc's Honor," which has been well deserved, Francis Wil- son will bo seen 10. In "When Knights Wcro Bold," ond tho advance sale betokens tho usual amount of Interest In this Immensely funny man. GAuaicK (Herbert C. Druco, manager).— E. M. Holland, In "The Houbo of a Thousand Candles," has made a most marked Impres- sion, and business has l>cen excellent. Mar- garet Anglln and Henry Miller, In "Tho Groat Divide," como 10, the former play remaining over Sunday evening. The advance sale for the joint star offering Is said to be heavy. The engagement Is for three weeks. Colonial (George W. Lcderor, manager).— "Tho Merry Widow," with Llna Abarbancll, George Dcmarcl, Robert E. Graham, Fred Frcur and tbe many other excellent singers, comedians and dancers. Is forging along on tho blub road of record breaking business. Thus far not a vacant scut has been seen at any performance, and wltb tho house virtually sold out weeks In advance, the chances are that the record will he established In a very short time, and that at increased prices, this being the only house In the city at the pres- ent which Is charging |2.00. No greater mu- sical success bus ever been chronicled In this city. Studehakbh (Edward J. Sullivan, mana- ger).—"The Man from Home" Is about to Hturt Its last weak here, which will mako fourteen In all. making a new record for a purely dramatic entertainment at this bouse, and capacity business has ruled most of tho time, bo great 1ms been the success of the piny, the star, William Hodge, ond tho ex- cellent company, thut Debtor ft Co. have strenuously (ought until thoy have secured nnother local house which to transfer tbe company to, end It will bo seen, 23, at the Chicago Opera House Indefinitely. Kolb and Dill, hi "Lonesome Town," 22. McViCKKn's (George C. Warren, mana- ger).—"The Clansman?' has had ji week^of I nod business here, and will remain until 21. ■'rnnklvn Ritchie remains of tho original cast, as Is very line. "In Old Kentucky will return for Christmas and New Year's weeks, which term It 1ms filled at this house for many years, and always to capacity. Git and Oteiia Houhb (Harry Askln, man- ager).—Eleanor Robson has been warmly greeted as Snlomy Jane, In her offering of that name, and next to the star In Impor- tance comes George W. Wilson, whose per- formance nf tho old man has been such as to moke every one who has seen him pralso the excellent work of this sterling old actor. Tho company Is a good one in tvery portion, and merits tile line business which It Is doing here. The engagement has three weeks to run. . Cheat Nobthbtin (Fred C, Eborts. mana- ger i.—The Four Mortons, In "The Big Stick," mire been causing largo audiences to laugh heartily this week. "Just Out of Collrgn" will lie seen here IS, for the first time nt popular prices. "Hap" Ward, in "Not Yet, But 8oon," follows 22. La Km,lk (Mnrt II. Singer, manager).— "The Girl Question" Is running on gaily to lis two hundredth performance, which will occur 28. Gcorglc Drew Mcndum grows bet- ter all the time as "Jo," If that Is possible, and her acting Is applauded to tho echo, Lee Kohttnar, as the Baron Max, Is another veri- table "find" for tbe management, and bis per- formance would he hard to Improve. Tbe three new numbers havo been accorded great has the appearance of being able to go for several "centuries" more. A burlesque of "The Merry Widow" waits is a great bit now. Com.eoe (Elizabeth Schober, manager).— "Monte Crlsto" has been playing to splendid business this week, and the company has given a fine performance all through. Wom- an Against Woman" 10, "Cricket on the Hearth" next. Bush (Edwin L. Barker, manager).—"The Shulomitc" gives Adelaide Kelm an excellent opportunity to display her emotional ability. and Will Corbett and Mr. Haas are alto good as the Boer and the Englishman, respective- ly. "Leah, the Forsaken," will be seen 16, •"Moths" 23. International (Ellis F. Gllektnan, mana- ger).—"L'EllsIr D'Amore," which was sched- uled for presentation this week, has been postponed, and the company has been seen In several of tbe old operas which they have Klven before, business holding up well. The st for week of IS Includes: "La Traviata," "Otelto," "Lucia" and "Rlgoletto." No per- formances will be given 18, 17, as tbe com- Sany will appear In Milwaukee on those ates. Peoplb'8 (Frank Beal, manager).—"On the Stroke of Twelve," one of the popular melo- dramas which has played tbe circuit for several years, was well given this week, and the audiences appreciated It thoroughly. "Kanho" will be given 15, "The Night Before Christmas" 22. Howard's (Howard ft Kllroy, managers). —"SI Holler" was a good laughing bill this week, and the audiences enjoyed It, the com- fiany appearing to especially good advantage n It. Marlowe (Charles B. Marvin, manager).— "The Lost Paradise" gave tbe company an excellent chance this week to snow Its ability In fine acting parts, and the audi- ences passed the judgment that tbe people had not been found wanting. "Sapho ft will be given 10, "A Stranger In a Strange Land" Pekin (Robert T. Motts, manager).—"Tbe Man from Bam," having bad a most success- ful revival, will be withdrawn, 16, In favor of "Panama," a tbree act musical comedy which will have Its premiere on that day. The book Is by Marlon Brooks, lyrics by Charles A. Hunter, and music by Jas. T. Brymn and H. Lawrence Freeman. The en- tire company, with an augmented chorus, will be used, Harrison Btewart having the principal comedy role. Matt Marshall, the grotesque comedian; Shclton Brooks, Jerry Mills. Marlon Brooks, Lottie Grady, Mae White and dainty Nettle Lewis will assist In the fun. Alible Mitchell will be retained ns a special attraction, and will be seen in her singing and dancing specialties. HtrtmoLDT (Powell & Colin, managers).— This house reopened 8, wltb May Kosmer and company. In "Roanoke." and will be seen in "The Two Orphans" 15. Majestic (Lymnn B. Glover, manager).— BUI week of 10 Includes: The Colonial Sep- tette. Houdlnt, Herrmann the Great, Inez Macauley and company, Watson and Mor- rlsey SlBters. Sunny South, Eleanor Falke, the Bakers, Mile. Toono, Msrzella's cockatoos, Clark and Temple, Josh Drcano, and the klnodrome. Olympic (Abe Jacobs, manager). — Bill week of in Includes: "The Futurity Win- ner," Bobker's Arabs, Mosher, Houghton and Mosher, Mile. Czlnks Panno, Murphy and Francis, Fred Bay and company. Looey Has- kell, Lloyd and Dale, Grace Hoopes, Howard and Esber, Walter Beehmer and Girl, bud" the klnodrome. H.it market (William F. Newklrk, mana- ger) .—Harry Bulger, the 8lx Musical Cuttys, Edwin Stevens and company, Olympla Des- val's horses and dogs, ValazzI, Kelly and Vio- let, Kathleen l)e Vole, Casey ond Craney, Dave and Perele Martin, Callous and Smith complete the bill week of 10.' Chicago OrniA House (Frank S. Rivers, manager).—BUI week of 15 Includes: Ned Wayburn's "Side Show," White and Stuart, Press Eldrldge, the Gllnserrettls, Relf Broth- ers, O Hana San and company, Leeds and La Mar, Jeanette Adler and company, Mu- sical Stlpps, Quion Trio. Joe Marsh and the klnodrome. Vaudeville will close its reign here 22, and oo the following date, "The Man from Home" will come In from the Studebaker, from Its phenomenal run of fourteen capacity weeks, and will remain here Indefinitely. There will, be no change In tho east, and the production will remain intact, . . Auditorium (Mllward Adams, manager). —Bill week of 10 includes: Vesta Victoria, Prince Kokln, tho GeorgettyB, Jean Clermont, Le Roy and Clayton, John Birch, Rawson and June, tbe Four Lesters, and the motion pictures. Maker's (Thomas Maher, manager).—Bill week of HI Includes: Jeanette, violin playing and Ringing; Mlzzlniponl's Italian Street Singers, Al. Barnes, magician, and the mo- tion pictures. Murray (Thomas Murray, manager).—BUI week of 10 Includes: Ben 8. Meyers and com- pany, Horrlsoo and Smith, Capt. Treat's seals and sea lions, and the motion pictures. North Avenuh (Paul Slttner, manager).— BUI week of 16 includes: The Great Santell, the Hart Trio, Ralph Cumralngs and com- iany, Brooks Sisters, Taclns, Howard and "■avis, Mayo and Gray, and the motion pic- tures. Sciiindlgr'S (Ludwlg Schlndler, manager). —Bill week of 16 Includes: Barlow and Nich- olson, Carloca and Olga, Velarc and Clark, M'ebb Troupe, the Kings, Walmslcy Brewer and company, and tbe motion pictures. Iola (Powell ft Roth, managers).—BUI week of 10 Includes; Tbe Delzaros, Lavardo and Howard, Morcland and Leigh, tbe Kooncys, tbe Smiths, Jennie Goode, and tho motion pictures. Tbout. (Geo. Powell, manager).—Bill week of 16 Includes: I^mont and Mllbam, Geo. and Pauline Ktdd, Crawford and Gardner, Dixon and Ernest, Dorothy Vnughan, Walker and Wells, and the motion pictures. Imperial (Fred Schullcr. manager).—BUI week of 16 Includes: Moore and Vaughan, Itoy Lee Welts, Flora Mitchell, Leo and Sulky, Bob Horaola, Mae Hall, and the motion pic- turuB. Crystal (E. Trott, manager).—BUI week of 16 Includes: Santaro and Marlow, Le Condc and Le Claire, Pete Loose, and the mo- tion pictures, National (C. A. SVenning, manager).— Bill week of 1U Includes: Jackson and Sparks. Cora Youngblood Corson Sextette, May Ward and company, Brown Brothers, Jock Key, Jen- nie Grace, and the motion pictures. Academy (William Roche, manager).— Lottie Williams proved this week, lu "The Little Madcap," that sho wis a great fa- vorite, and business held up well. Will J. Kennedy and Barbara Douglas ore deserving of siKcIal mention for tbelr excellent Imper- sonations of Dick and Julia. "Tho Ninety nnd Nine" comes 1C, "Broadway After Dark" Si'*. ""huoti (William Roche, manager).—"From Sing Sine to Liberty" gave Cunning, "tbe Jail Breaker," a chance to show his histrionic abilities to throngs of Interested admirers, "The Millionaire Tramp" 10, "A Child of the Regiment" 22. Criterion (John B. Hogan, manager).— "A Knee Across tbe Continent" proved a Crcnt thriller this week, and enjoyed good uslnees. "Little Heroes of the Street" 15, "Through Death Valley" 22. columuvs (Weber Bros., managers),—The Smart Bet, with 8. H. Dudley, mode thou- saqds laugh this week. The company is a Rood one. "The Lost Trail" 15, Lottie Wil- ams. In "Josle, tho Little Madcap." ai.hajibha I Weber Bros., managers).— "Through Death Valley" had everyone sitting up and taking notice this week, and proved o good drawing cord. "Panhandle Pete" 15, "IIO.OOO Reward" 22. . Calumet (John T. Connors, manager).— "McFadden's Flats" and "Buster Brown did a great business here this week, and business right along has been holding up well. "The King Bee" 15-18, "Broadway After Dark" 19-21, "Little Heroes of the Streets" 22-28. , _ Epson's (Sid J. Euson, manager).—The Golden Crook Burlesquers had line business this week. The company Is good, and of- fered Borne fine novelties. Rome's Knicker- bockers comes 15, wltb an entertainment which Is said to keep tbe spectators on edge throughout the performance. "Murphy s Mishaps" la ibe • burlesque, and will show forth a group of comedians, singers and One looking cboras women. Flo Elliott and Clyde Darrow are the women who lead this contingent, and Jack Reld Is the fun maker In chief. The olio will Include: Neff and Elliott, Held and Gilbert, the Great Christy, Jennings and Jewell, Louise Willis and Fannie Wood. Follt (John A. Fennessy, manager).— The Oriental Burlcsauers gave a fine perform- ance tbla week, and tbe house was crowded on every occasion. The Avenue Girls, an organization which has played here many times, Is the attraction 15 and week, and there Is little reason to doubt that lovers of this form of entertainment will be satisfied with the offering. "Tom, Dick and Harry" will be tbe burlesque, and as It has been seen In the popular priced houses wltb great success, It should do well here. Tbe com- pany Includes: John Hanson, Dave Conroy and Joe Emerson, tbe stars, who were seen last year In this piece by many thousands. Llbby Blondell, Jeanette Sherwood and Carrie Thomas arc tbe leaders of the femi- nine portion. Mile. Irmn Lorraine, "Tbe Human Statue in Gold," will make her first local appearance, and will uo doubt create a sensation. Sam Devere's Own Co. 22. Trocatif.bo (I. M. Welngarten. manager).— Tbe Casino Girls played to good business this week, with "The Girl in Red" as a special feature. Tbe Trocadero Burlesquers, in "Donley's Drug Store" and "Down on the Panama," both under the direction of tbe chief comedian, Frank Finney, will bo seen 15 ond week. Assistants of Mr. Finney in- clude : Pete Dunsworth, Jack Burke. William McEvoy, Onus and Radcllffe, and Ramsetter and Lyman, with Anna Hill in the leading female part. Others will be: Grace Toledo, Maggie Rounds and Mamie Kent. Tbe Wil- sons (Alf and Mabel) are others besides those mentioned above, who will be seen In the olio. The Gay Masqueraders 22. Emi'iiib (William Singer, manager).—The Imperial Burlesquers have had a fine week of It here, and the attraction has proved en- joyable. Tbe Yankee Doodle Girls ate billed for IS and week, and will present an excel- lent round of fun, Bong and dance, with a number of clever people in tbe burlesque field. Next, the Merry Makers. ' • Notice to Correspondents All matter Intended for Inser- tion 1st CLIPPERS dated Dm. US and J»n. 4 mast reach this office ttst later than the mornings of Dee. HI and Dee. 88, respectively, to Inssurs Insertion. n 1) London Dime Musf.um (W. J. Sweeney, manager).—Business Is fine at this.popular place. Tbe following are In tbe curio hall: The Bays, Albino' Family, Navoty'a Italian Band, Julene, snake.c'larmer, and the Norse- land Giant. In the theatre: Muybelle Ray, Llllle Carter, Dabs. Herro, La Belle Rosa and moving pictures. . Clark Street Museum ' (L. M. Hedges, manager).—Every tiling moves along nicely here, with business and attractions both good. The various shows which have been held in town of late at the Coliseum and other places, have brought lots of visitors to this bouse. ArTEBUATn.—A slight tlrv, which occurred In the organ loft of the .Chicago Col- lege of Music, during performances which occurred in the Studebaker Theatre (next door) and Music Hall, caused some excite- ment, but prompt action on the part of offi- cials and employees of both places stopped any chance of there being a panic Fred Douglus is in tbe city at present as company manager of Lottie Williams, In "Josle, tbe Little Madcap," and reports business splendid for the company. His wife, Barbara Doug- las, Is playing the rolo of adventuress In tbat play.... .'.Will J. Kennedy is here, playing tbe role of Dick Crawford with Lottie Will- iams, and does a splendid piece of 'work.... Mayor Busse was authorized, 0, to appoint a. commission of seven experts to compile and recommend a complete revision of the building ordinances, which were hastily drawn after the Irlquols Theatre fire, ana which have hampered bdllders to a.great ex- tent ever since. Commissioner Downey as- serted that because of tbe "temper of tbe popular mind and the appalling nature of the disaster the ordinances not only Include nearly ull precautions, but were mado un- necessarily severe in manv instances," and continues: "Tbe result Is tbat it Is Imprac- ticable to enforce the strict letter of the code as it now exists. Tbe building commissioner stateB tbat If It were strictly enforced it would necessitate the closing of more than one-halt of that class of buildings la which large numbers of people congre- gate. It Is not desired by citizens In general, by your honorable body or this administration, that such an enforce- ment of the ordinances be made. The situa- tion is, therefore, that the building commis- sioner shoulders tbe responsibilities of a lenient attltudo with regard to the enforce- ment of these ordinances.' Lee (Marvin) and Bestor have written some new numbers for "The End of the Trail," that excellent musical melodrama by Will Joeser, staged by Lincoln J. Carter, and say that they are get- ting good reports from them ,A film In a moving picture machine at a five cent the- atre. 3748 Cottage drove Avenue, caught.fire evening of 8, and the peoplo made a mad rush for the street, several being bruised. Matthew Garllck, the operator,, was badly burned about tho bead and face. Only the box which enclosed the machine was burned, but the Ore department was called '.. Chandos Brenon, who left this city last Spring to become connected with a stock com- ?any In the South, writes from Weathcrford, 'ex., tbat be is ahead of tho Gertrude Ewing Co., in the tall grass of the Lone Star State, and that thu company Is doing a splendid business with'a good show. He also states that tho money stringency docs not seem to havu affected that part of the country Will Splltard was a caller 0, and stated that be would go out shortly In his original bketch, "Fads and Fancies, In wblch he gives an excellent Imitation of Raymond Hitchcock —la fact, Mr. Splllard's llkencsB to tbe popu- tar comedian Is so great tbat It 1b spoken of by every one who meets him Carlba. "The Girl on her Toes," writes from Mexico City, Mex., that she had just arrived there iDec. 3), twenty-four hours late, and that una Park, where she Is now appearing, was to open 5. She speaks of the beauties of the Mexican, capital. Sho has been very suc- cessful everywhere In her .dandngvact and is constantly Improving It. •_».•.; :£« H« cago, Theatre .■ W(oy«»' Asaocbv^ will glve'lts annual carnival and MaskedI ball.-at Coliseum Aonex, Christmas Eve, vritb.muic by Franko's Orchestra, at which I BgVfHW Wa arisesi will be liven Judge Barnes re- K" 7. tommv a ■ temporary Injunction, restraining "The Clansman*' from being pro- duced at McVlcker-s, this week; the request was made by some local colored people... • • • Oswell L. Jickson writes that be Is now with the Sullivan Stoc* Co., having Joined them shortly, after having c osed with Lee^.D. Ells- worth; In "A Poor Ueintion." lie Is plajIPg leads and directing. C. S. Sullivan mana- ger of the company, has an "ce'ent llstof plays, Including: "Deserted at the Altar, "Why Women Sin" "Thornc and Orange Blossoms," "A Man's Broken Promise,' "Tho Counterfeiters" and "Dora Ihprne. The company Is at present playing in Michigan. ......G. W. Dunstan, former soloist at St. Chrysostom's Church, this city, has been signed by Henry Russell for his Ban Carlo Opera Co., for three HHkVi'M. Myra Collins, who hss done much, good act- ing In this city and othersjs a valued mem- ber of the new Humboldt Theatre Co.,,whlCh opened 8, In "Roaaoke." ;A benefit per- formance was given Edward Payson Weston at the Garrlck, afternoon of 8: ho Is tho man who has Just completed a walk from Portland, Me., to this city. Several vaude- ville acts oppeored, and Weston gave a hu- morous talk about his pedestrlamsm...^.. Slg/ Manuel Bonlvento, of Milan, Italy, gives nn organ recital at. the Auditorium every performance during tbe vaudeville pro- gramme, alternating with the orchestra. Tho Auditorium Is said to have the largest organ In this country, having 7,291 pipes andbells and 175 stops......The Theatre L'Alllance Francaise gave Mollere's "Le Bourgeois Oen- tllhomme" nt Music Hall, matinee and even- ing 10, under the direction of Lucie Val- court This Is considered to be one of the masterpieces'of dramatic literature, and the Alllonce Is entitled to great credit for-pro- ducing It....... "Helmatb" ("Magda") was presented at Powers' 8, by the Wacbsner Co., with'great success. These Sunday perform- ances call out all the art-loving people of the city, and are a great success both 'from an, artistic add" financial viewpoint Joseph Sheehan will be heard la song recital at Orchestra Hall evening . of • 2U. .'.'.'.....Donald Robertson and his floe Slavers gave a splendid performance of Jornsou's "The Gauntlet," at Music Hall evening of 11, to an appreciative audi- ence.'. ..... .Tho Apollo Cltob will give two performances of "The Messiah," 25, ,27, with the. following soloists: Sybil Sam mis, Arthur MIddletoh, Christine Miller and "Reed Miller..... .Qeorge Fuller Golden, who has been appearing at tbe Auditorium in vaude- ville, had'not 1 been seen In this city pre- viously for several years, and was wm-nly welcomed...... Josef.Hbfinann will be heard at .Music Hall afternoon, of 22. Herbert Wltherspooij, basso, tfns heard In song re- cital at Music, Bah, afternoon of 8, byan en- thusiastic audience.......-Scandinavian so- cieties will give a concert evening of 10, at Orchestra Hall,. celebrating the'sevebtyififth birthday of BJomsterne Biomson, the Nor- wegian plet: there wlll.be UOO in.the chorus ..... .The. Hugo. Hecrmann Quartette gave Its second concert evening of 11 at Music Hall, wltb Bruno Steindel as 'cellist, and MfB. E. N. .Lapham, pianist......Jan.Kube- tllc and Mark Hambourg will give a recital afternoon oM5 at Orchestra Hall, this being Kubellk'a lest appearance this season In this city..... .Will Rqastter has blossomed out as a publisher of reading matter, with his "Push Cart," a small pamphlet which contains fine information and a great deal of humor which Is dispensed in a harmless manner, and with malice, towards no one ....Lou Hanvey. Billy Clark and Steve Prideku, of Han- vey, 'Clark -and 'Prldeau, "The Boys Who Can- Sing," were callers 12, and .an- nounced tbat they would open at Battle Creek, Mich., 16. Hanvey and Clark.recently cloned, wltb'the Girls from Happylahd Co., and have been playlng-Bome time on the Sul- llvun-Consldin'c circuit since then, but are nqw, booked, by the Western Vaudeville Man- agers' Association. Steve Prldeau; late of the, Trocadero, Quirtelte; joined Hanvey and Clark, and together they form one.of'the best sliiging acts in vaudeville to-day,'In which they uo a high" class comedy' singing turn. .;*.-.'•. .Sing Fohg Lee, In bis own country.a Chinese, nobleman, was a visitor, 12, .and showed toy bis bearing and bis actions tbat he vi'a s a nobleman (a every sense' of. the word.' He is a. violinist, not as we - under- stand Celestials :who play the Chinese-fiddle, but; a virtuoso on our own five stringed in- strument, woo'has been making people ap- plaud Mm to the echo for exquisite playing of sucb classics as the Intermezzo from Caval- lerln," Schumann's "Traumerlc," and others of like note. '.He is booked through the West- ern Vaudeville Managers' Asseclatlon.and ap- pears In the robes of a Chinese nobleman, which give . added plcturesqucness to', the act: He bas played before .the crowned heads of many countries, and always with (be same result of Unstinted' praise..'. : ..:.;. Margaret Severance writes from St•• Paul, Minn., that' she' has been repeating the success lp that section of the.country, Wblch she won. In-this city for her remarkably clever triple Impersonation iu' "Nowadays,!* - in vaudeville, and will return to the city in a few days. .Miss Severance Ib ; always eumest In her acting, which gives much value to the character she plays, and she does not know what It means to "kid" during a performance. ..... .Beatrice Herford gave a. reading in Music Hall, evening of 0, before an enthusi- astic audience Pauline De Vera Litters I writes from Winnipeg that she remained longer there than she Intended when sho wrote several weeks ugo, but that she would ra week at the Savoy, Grand Forks, N. 10, and would then come on to Chicago. Miss Lltte'ral has been very successful In her musical comedy.engagement In the Canadian city, and added greatly to the enviable repu- tation she already possessed of being a most valuable singer and dancer for enterprises-of that kind.' The box office has been kept open until 11 p. m. at the Studebaker of late, to accommodate tbose who wish to buy stats for "Tbe Man from Home.".....7. Jack Dresden was a caller this week, ■ and stated tbat rehearsals bad already com- menced for the musical production in which be Is to be' featured, and thot It looked as though the piece would bo a big success. .......T.C. Williamson, the Australian Im- presario, was a visitor in the city recently, and looked over the local situation, taking In one or two performances*.. ..;Tbe'Italian Orand Opera Co., which has been.giving such flno performances at tbe International the past few weeks, will try some of their better work on Milwaukccans,. 16, 17, and if the performances arc successful tbey will make an occasional Invasion of the city that "was made famous/'... .Blanche Crozler and Mary Hill will Join the BuBh Temple Stock Co. Dec..23, and as both are well known stock aetrcsscB, .they sre sure to give added volue tp.the already efficient company. MIsS Cro- »lerls one of tho cleverest of stock ingenues, and besides has played many Important en- gagements In road companies, notable among which Include the characters of Prlnceas Flatls, In "The Prisoner of Zend»:" both tbe Ingenue And leading roles In "A Cavalier of France;.'. leading ingenue parts. with Tim Murphy, ond for the past foUr years or -bo has been connected with tbe Thanhouser Stock and Brown-Baker Stock Cos.. both of Milwaukee, In which city she has long been an Mtahllshed favorite Eugene McGlllan played Echlln r. Gaycr's port In "Tho Man from Home," evening of 10, being called on at short notice. He is under- study for all the male characters' in the 5>'*r* ""Jj Y* 8 f ?. rnlfiri J\ manager of the College Theatre, Alma Bolwyn Is understudy for • the • female - roles.'.. .Mrs. Frieda P. c, Hall Is hard.at work, on lav opera, for which she Is writing muelc, lyrics and book, and wblchwlll be given a hearing by the Masons the,Knights of-Pythias, Knights Templars* and Red Hen, In tbe Spring. . Mrs. Hall baa one large success to her credit already In this, line, for her comic opera, "The Voy- agers," was a'bit when produced at the Ln Salle. Theatre a couplo of seasons ago. She has written a number of songs which arc favorably known, and Is well known ns a magazine, writer. She will hove ■ charge of tbe staging of the new piece and will lead the orchestra. She Is a Chicago woman, and Is looked forward to with Interest, as being of great promise In the field she has chosen. She Is tbe wife of a well known dramatic edi- tor on one of -the local dallies.... ..Other cullers during the week■ Included: Jeff T. Branen, John P. O'Meara. W. Y. Perry, Wll- lord D. Jobes, Ponchceta Sanchez. Fred Smith, Will SplHard, Nellie Leonard and C. Dickson . Ott tbe Road, . —— m For Scrpplemental List See 1 Another Column, DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL. ;"■ " 'A : " Adams, Maude (Charles' Frobman, mgr.)—Brook- irn. N. Y.. 16-21, N. Y. City 24, indefinite. Allen,' Viola (Charles Alien, mgr.)—Washington, D..C, 28-28. ■..-. • Aborn Opera (Milton & Sargent Aborn, mm.)— N. Jf. City 10-21, Brooklyn. N. Y., 23-28. Arthur, John ICoIetnan,* Follsner, atgn.J— Frt- moat, Kebr., 18, Schuyler 19,-Central City 20, Kearney 23, North Platte 25. American Stock (Aitbur B. JHerbst, mgr.)<—Nee- nahl-Wls., 19-21, Osbkosa 22-28. . -• Aubrey Stock (D. Otto Hltner. mrr.) — Fort Wayne, Ind., 1521. Battle Creek, Mich., 2228. AnxelW .Comedians, B (Jack Emerson, mgr.)— flobart, Okls.,-10-21. .-. . . Anxeli;« Comedians. D (Cbas. ManvUte, mgr.)— Kingfisher, OUa... 16-21, Watonga 23-28. "Antlkan" (John Cort, mgr.)—Ban Francisco, Cal., 15-21, Astoria, Ore.. 23, Centralis, Wash., 24, Aberdeen.25, 26, Tacoma 27, 28. "At the Old Cross Roods" (Arthur 0. Alston, mgr. I—Salt Lake • City, IL, ltnlB. .. "Awuiia tbe Clock,". Gus Hlll's-r-Rocbester, N. Y.,- 10-18,-Syracuse 19-21, Montreal, Can., 23- 28.'.. •:-.-' i ■ ■■ ■■ • "ArUoaa". (David . J. Banuge, mgr.)—Oakland, Cal., 15-18. Ban Jose 19, Stockton 20, Sacia- ndhto 21,' 22, Tacoma, -Wash., 25, Olympla 2s, Hoqolam 27, Aberdeen 28. "At^Yale," A (Jules Mutry, mgr.)—Buffalo, N. V "23*28 "At'-tal*;" ^ B'(Jnles ;Mnrry,' mgr.)—Dow ague, Mich., 18, Kalaaiasoo 10, Elkhart. Ind., 20, South Bend £l„ Hammond 22, Munclc 25, An- defSon 20. Lafayette 27, Lb-gammon 28/ "Along, the Kennebec," Southern (N. E. Tucker, mir*)—Newton, N. 0., IT,' Oasthnio 18. Rich Hill, S. C 19, Chester 20, Union 21, Clinton 23,- Newberry 24; Columbia 25, Winnaboro 20. "As'Ibid in the-Hills;" Eastern (Nesblt Scovllle, rnir.)—Cincinnati,, O., 15-21. "AS^ToM'ln the Hills," Western (Macmlllan* Karjey, nigra.)— Valley City, N. Dak., 18, Bis- marck 10, Dickinson 20, -Glendlve, Mont, 21, Billings '23. Big Timber 24. Livingston 20, Bbzeman 20. Butte 27, Hamilton 28. "At the Wayside Iml" (MUler & Whipple, mere.) Moravia, la., .18, Ottumwa 19, Hynes 20. Box- "At n CrlpW Creek," B.i 3. Csrpenter's-^Kansai "Arlriou'a Mason'?"—Little .Bock, Ark.. 21. ' "»■•• i ■' Blanche Bates (David Belasoo,. mgr.)—Pari;, TVnn., 18, Jackson 19, New Orleans, La., 28- Barrymore, Ethel (Charles Frobman. mgr.)—New Orleans. La., 16-21, 9. Y. City 24, indefinite. Eellew, Kyrle, and -Margaret'- Illington (Charles Frohinan, mgr.')—N. Y.Clty 10, .Indefinite. Bernard, 8am (Charles Frohtpan, mgr.)— HarrU- burg. Pa., 18, -Beading 19, Easton 20, Allen- town 21, Brooklyn, N. Y., 23v£8. Bell.Dlgby (8an> 8. * Lee. Sbubert, Inc., tngrs.) Hln^tmm, 'A^la— lilt Late City, C, 10-18, St. Burt,T.a'ur», "and 'Henry-Stanford (Ernest. Ship- man, mgr.)—Cincinnati. O.. 16-21. St-.ThomM, Onr., Call., 20, Woodstock 20, Hamilton 27, OUel|ih'28. - ■•■•-. • '. ■ - '' — ' .' Beresford. Harry—Marlanna, Tex.. U . Wys ns.tt. Batesvllle 20. Jonestxiro 81,'• SprlngneW. Mo.. 22; Joplln 25, Independence, K«a., 20, Cof- ,fe>vllle.2T, .Bartlesvllle, Okb«.. 28. Blaiiey, Harry Clay (Chas. E. BUoey Amnse. Co., mtrs.)—8t. Faul, Minn., 16-21, Minneapolis 22-28 ' '• - , ■ . Brighton. Albert (fleo. Mitlner, ni*r.)--New H»- iea. Conn., 16-18. Hartford 19-21. Bridgeport 23,' ?4, South Norwalk 20. . . •' Brown, Hairy—Lawrence. Mass..; 19. —' Banting,' Emma—Burgess * .Hlmmelelo's (Itoy A'pplegate.mgr.)—Ban Antonio, Tex., 10, hv dennlte.' '• ' >-•"'-" , —,„ ., Brown, Klrk(J. T.. Macauley, ;mgr.)—Dtici, N. ,Y„ ;16-21. Blnghamtou 23-28. . Bennett-Moulton (Geo. K. Boblnson, Burr.)—Pal- myra-., N. Y., 10:21, Niagara Falls 23-28. BenaeltMoultou—Bockvllle, Coon., 16-21, uani- ner, Mh'ss., 23.28. . -'. Bennett-Moulton (Ira K Newhall, mgr.)—New- port, K. 1., 23-28. . _■ , ... .. BaitesB^^Enfl) Co., Burgess *'Hlnuneleln j (A, IF.- ■ droybill. mgr.)-i-Camdea, N. J., 10-81. Bridgeton 23-28. . '. • • .'.•... ._„ Butieas (Earl) Co., Burgess & Hlnraielein s C». V, '.Holiday, . ntgr.)—-SteubenvUlc., O., 10-^1. Erie, Pa.. 23-28. .. •'■ , ,.._,„ lo Bursas'(Earl) Co., Burgess ft-Hunineleln i (L. O. Hilton, mgr.)—Schenectady, N. Y., «w>« Cohiies 23-28. ' • _. ... tM . BurkSs (Karl) Co., Burgess & Hlnuneleln'!1 (IJW flTllen, iui(r.)—Coxsackle, N.Y., 16-21. Mlddle- :tK»u 23i28.' j„ . «„ Blstiop. Chester (G. U. Helmr^dt. mgr.)—New Castle, Pa..: 1621, .Cumberland, Md.. 2M'28' BiiriresB Stock 1 (Jos. D.. Glass. . mgr-)—Quincy. Black Paul" Troubadours (Voelckel . ft Nolan, niKrs.)— McKtnney, Tex., 18. Sherman 18, oalnesvllle 20. Ardraore, Okls., 21. Okjahooa Oily 22, Shawnee 23, South MCAleater ii. Vgf ioBee 25. Fort Smith, Ark., 20, CIsrksvltle JT, Rusat'lltllle 28. ■ ■, "BrcWsler's Mtlllons" (Frederic .Thompson, mgr.) —,Brooklyn. K. Y.. 10-81, Itocbester 25-28. "Brewster's MUllons" (Cohan ft Harris, mgrsj— Rlcbmond; Va„ 18, Newport News, 18. ■KJJ5 1 '20,-21, Lynchburg 23, Itoanoke 24, KooxvitJ'. Tcan., 25, Aibevllle, N. C 26, Cbarloltc J7. atveuvllle, 8. C, 88. _ . „-, "Brewster's Millions" (Charles Frohmao, mgr.l —London, Eng., 16-21.' ■ ■ , _..,„,. "Beii-Hur" (Klaw ft Erlanger, mgrs.)— Colum- bus. O.,' 10-81, Wheeling, W. Vu.. 23-38. "Belle of.Mayfslr" (Tpomas W. Byley, ogr.)— Ditrolt, Mich", 16-21. , ._ "Brown of Hdrvstd" '(Henry Miller, mgr.)—L™ Angeles, Cal.,'10-18,..Bakenfleld 19. Fresno-1). StiHiiton 21, San Francisco 22-Jan. 4. "Busier Brown," Eastern (Buster Brown Aniusc. Co.;.mgrs.)—N. Y..01ty 10-21, Pittsburg, Pa-, 83-28. "Bjis&r Brown. Central (Buster Brown Wf* Co.; mgra.)—Jancstllle, Wis., 18, Freeport, 111-. 10, nockford 20,' 81,- Aurora 25, Ottawa 20, La Salle 27, Galeshunr.38. i'. ■ .'_ "Buster Brown," Western (Buster Brown Anuje- Co.. Bgrs.) — Deuver.- Oolo.. . 18-21,,Cripple Cre*kT2, Conon Olty 83, Pueblo 84. 25, Boclty Ford.20,-Baton, N. Mex.i 27, Las Vegas 28. "BMfoM's Hone" (Stair ft Havlln, uw?l'— Blrmlnghum, Ala., 10-31, Montgomery,8i>-28. "Bfrtha.tbe Scwlag Machine Girl.*' ho. LA. 11. WoiodV—Newark..'N.' J.. 16-21, Screntou, I'*.. K3-23, Wllkes-Barre 80-28. ■ „ . "Berths," tlio Bewlng Machine Girl," ffft.Vjg" II. Woods' tn. Victor Lelgbton, mgr.)— Lews- town. I'a.7-18, Northu'raBerland 10, Bloonntnirt 80. LewiBburg 21..0bambcraburg 23. Carlisle M Lebanon, 85,. Pottstown 20. South Betblebem » "Bonnie Barter Busb" (8hlpman ft Colvln, MOW -iKeijiiH. Assa.. Can.. 18, Mopse Jaw 10. M«u- elbe B»t UO,.Calgary 31, Dldsbary 83, lap" F,, ll s 24. ...... "Burgonaster" (Wm. P.- Cullen, ■gr .lrPgB K. Y,. IS, North Adams, Mass.. 10. I'lttsfieW 20, Great Barrlngton 81, Wltialed. Conn., ;J, Derby 24. Hartfonl 25, gprlngflcld, Mass.. i* Holyoke 27, Waterbury. Conn., 28. ,,._,- "Broadway After Dsrk/' A.. II. Woods' JW-Jf Irons, mgr.)—Toleilo, O.. 15rl8, 800th cni- cago, III., 10-81. Chlcngo 22-28. _,_ "Big Hearted- Jim" -(Harry Jackson, mgr.) Bherldnn. , Wyo... 18, 10. Billings. Mont. SO- Big Timber 21. Livingston 23, Bosenan Si, Anncon.la 25, Boulder 27. Helena 38. _ "Banker'g Child" (Harry Shannon, mir.)—"'