, 1873-06-01

fairly good company, and as for stars, Lawrence @
Barrett is the only one who really deserved
that title. The situation was perhaps
a little too far Houth for general convenience,
merciless owners Of public. conveyances who
preyed upon the public at the doors. Business
had not quito grown up in the nelghborhood,
and the theatre stood almost upon tho southern
OF all this, whenever the attractions were really
| good the house WAS filled The Thomas and
I Rubnstein concerts, the brief opera boufe sca-
SONS, and Lawrence Barretts engagement,
| the situation it was made worth their while to
do 90. During the next season it will bo worth
their while, as already suggested in these col
| umns.
The theatre Was opened on Oct. 8, 1879, the
anniversary OF our destruction aa city, with
Theodore Thomas concert the first Of Ave given
| by this famous orchestra
On Monday, Oct. II, hrs. James A. Oates and
| her comic opera company commenced an en-
| gagement OF two weeks, and met with con-
| The following weok ssThe Ticket Leave
Man with Frank Aiken in his specially Of Bob
| Briefly.
On Nov. 4. George L. Fox, the original
the entertainment, playing for four weeks
On Monday, Dec 2, commenced q short sea-
son Rubinstein aud Wieniawsh NTH FIVE grand
concerts and one matinee The latter concerts
The following week Wag signalized by the en-
gagement Of Lawrence Barrett, who opened
with 81 Hamlet, which was continued until FRI
day, when 'Othel1o "was presented. At the
matinee :. Hamlet" again, and on Saturday even.
ing tho: frat. week closed with "Othello."-
1.Jullus Caesar was played during the whole Of
the week following, and the first four evenings
and Wednesday matinee Of the following week,
the engagement ending with 'Rosedale." Mr.,
Barrett played against heavy odds. For the first
two weeks be had to contend with Jane Coombs
at McVicker's, and for the third with Chailctte;
Cushman as Neg Ae'7ilies. In tho face Of these
heavy disadvantages he drew largely, and his
season was one Of the most fortunate at Aiken's.
During the following week !. The Long Strike"
was given BY the company with only fair results,
together with "Maval Engagements and Don
Cnsar do Razan." =
On Jan. 6, 1fr. Joseph Proctor appeared in
The Red Pocket-Book," highly-aavored SEN
sational piece, which was kept on during the
Woods"
. The Aimee Opera-BouTe season followed On
:" La Grsnde Dnchesse;" Tuesday. $40 Petit
Faust;" Wednesday, "La Belle Helene;"
Thursday, "Geuerieye de Brabant; !" Friday, :,
Ia Per1chole !" Saturday, matinee, and oven
crowded to its utmost limits, standing-room be-
:. Poverty Flat livery appropriately followed
this brilliant week, with Mr and Mrs: J: ". A.
DauEQ. an0 q EtEean Oh real Wh[ar I3ll1nE the
entire height of the bui1ding." This virtually
closed the season at Aikens, but it still remained
a place Of amusement, as may bo seen from the
following record: - 1
On Friday, Saturday matinee, and Sunday
evening, Feb 81, %, and %, farewell Rubinstein
March "a to 20, inclusive, with Saturday matt
nee, Aimee in opera bouffe.
March 81, Mckee Rankin and Kitty Blanchard
in rip yaa wphe and foF eight nighta aaa
for the remainder OF the second week.
Monday, April "A. Stuart Robson for one week
in Law in New York, - and for the second week
" Little Emily"
On April IS, Mrs. G. {. Howard for one ueek
in g Uncle TOMS Cabin"
= Monday, May S, Mrs. Oates for one week in
comic opera-
On My 12, the San francisco Minstrels for
On May 10. Laura Keene and her excellent
company for two weeks, opening with {" Our !
American Cousin" played tor the first week |
" Hunted Down and s. She Stoops to Conquer" /
for the second. And so ended the season.
THIS WEEK- !
During the coming summer season, as an
nouncel last Sunday, Miss Katie. Putnam will
take McVicker's Theatre, commencing to-mor-
TOW evening in piece written expressly for her
by T. G. Dc Leon, entitled 'Bet; or, Through /
Tire aud Water" - sensational drama OF Ameri- !
can life. From the hattering notices which
Miss Putnam has received abroad, there is every
reason to believe that this talented lady, whose /
experience is considerably ahead OF her years,
will meet with 3 good reception in Chicago, where
she in still pleasantly remembered. The cast
Of characters includes Katie Putnam, Edwin
Browne, ". B. Power, 8. 4. Ellis, q. B. Nor
man, james Fl. Rennie, Flint Kennicott, J. B.
Eyerhan,, Agnes Brennan, Harry Jones, F. q.
Ellison, Miss 11audo Hilton, Mrs. s. 4. Nash,
and Mrs. J. E. Hartel. Among the dramntis
persona may be recognized by anybody who !
has seen those gentlemen, Capt Schuyler and
R{fTepo nj f3,ea ss prnirfa
some mixed characters such as are usually to be |
found IN various uncomfortable, not to say un-
heard-of, situations in tho sensational drama. /
after obg nfs72 Of M IT,
spectacular burlesque "The Gentle Savage"
modified and FURNISHED up from John Brongh-
ANS "Pocahontas.", It is. seldom that an
adaptation to local requirements meets with
state that Mr. BARLEY Campbell has re-tonched
and adapted the original in such an artistic man
ner as to add brilliancy to what Was
brilliant before, and to charge the
all over. Puns without number; local hits
fresh, crisp, pointed, and witty; jokes of real
merit with nothing that can offend the most
refined sense, are centred here. The mounting
of all the plays produced at Hooleys during tho
season has been unexceptionably S1ich, and, as
the ''Gentle Savage" depends to a great extent
upon such accessories, the public may rest we'll
assured that nothing will be wanting in this re-
spect. The music. too, has always been good,
and there will assutedly be no change in this re-
spect. With John Dillon and Miss Glover in the
lending roles, aud with company 30 we'll
adaF tad to comedy characters as Mr. Hoo1ey's,
it is safe to predict season OF me11iment while
the piece remains on the stage. It will be pre-
ceded every evening: by 9 comedy, to be decided
upon hereafter, produced ina manner SO well
understood at this theatre. -....
From this date and for aome weeks Aiken's
Theatre will remain closed in order that
the extensive preparations ,neceasary for the
production Of the summer spectacle may not be
The title OF the new feature is
IS Zoloe," founded upon the famous opera La
Bayadere." The role OF Zoloe will be filed by
who has been engaged ct great e1-
artists Of the highest ability. The scenery OF tie
opera is being painted by Mesars. J. e. HALEY
and Louis Ma1ruaha- There is to be grand
scene, which the management
promise to make the most dazzling ever given in
he city. The costumes are also to be in Keeping
With the other liberal preparations The date Of
he opening is fixed st June 16.
Moran & Manning's MinstrelB will appear On