New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-13
RDENS AND REFORM
MANAGERS WONDER WHETHER THn
SEASON is TO BE WET OR DRY.
LAWS GOVERNING THE GRANTING OF LICENSES
THE p,-pnry OF DECIDING LIES WITH THE
MAYOR-ONLY "vOCAL AND INsTRC-

LAWS GOVERNING THE GRANTING OF LlcENsES-
THE nI-RpEN OF DECIDING LIES WITH THE
MAYoR-oNLY "vocAL AND INsTRU-
MENTAL MUSIC" MAY BE GIVEN
The managers of the various roof-gardens IN tne
CITY have food for reflection just now ihere 10
M u,tla anxiety among them to what the OUT
look for the present season really Is. "ith'n "
short time these gardens Will be thrown oPe'' CIV
the overheated populace will nave cha"ee o".'
more to fee 10 the breeze-swept roof where 'oe Sc
ductive mint julip holds sway and the blond song
and dance artist" Is queen OF the reVery' 1. "''
be the first under the reform adm'"'sra.
ton and It is feared that things VIII not De ~
they 49,.
Every one conversant with he law knows ina.
the statutes emphatlcay forbid the se'hhs VI
LIQUORS at such shows. roof-garden entertain
mcnt Is simply n variety show. with all the i"o''
dental Juggling singing. dancing. contorton acts
living pictures and other sketch pieces IL mas
been minated that inasmuch as the law ~ so eH-
plcit this point. Mayor Strong. VINO cohFo'S
the granting OF licenses for such places Will TO
fuse to sanction the shows II managers continue
the selling OF liquor Even should the places DC
licensed Il Is the duty OF the police 10 arrest all
yloators OF the law, and II IL expected that the
Commissioners will give strict orders THIS summer
that the roof gardens are to be watched.
One thing tina, makes II look bad for the man.
ayers is the recent action OF the Park Commits
ut the different roadhouses. There seems TO be no
denial of the validity OF the law. The sole Gues-
ton f. VIII the administration allow the law 10
be violated In the future 1t has been In the
past?
The licenses may be revoked by any judge or
court OF record upon proof OF violation OF the
law Section 900 says:
1t shall not be lawful sell or furnish any Vine,
beer or strong or sprituous liquors TO any person
in the auditorium or obb.es OF any place OF eS-
hibition performance mentioned In seeuon
1893, or In any apartment connected thereW.tn by
any door, window other aperture, except tnar
the Mayor may In his discretion. and subject TO
telmlne. permit the same TO be sold or furnisned
while concerts consisting OF vocal and nstrumentai
music only being given In a place duly licensed
by him hereinbefore provided. Such PERMISSION
shall only be operative SO long as there shall ne
A license from the Excise Commissioners for the
Gus LIQUORS ct such place. and may be revoked AT
any time by the Mayor.
Mr. Bond. manager Of the Casino. said last
night: There is only thing to do. and that is
wait Under the strict Interpretation OF the law
the sale of drinks could be prohibited The law
was made in the old days TO clear out some dis-
reputable places. and when the better class
OF theatres taking up the idea il seems PITY
| that they should be shut down on
! Mr.. MacDonough. OF the American ROOF Gar
dea said. 1T is simply question OF enforcing the
law There can be no faVoriisn ana II one Is pro-
hbitel 10 sell llquor. all Will be"
il is contendcd that Roster x Bials. as well as
| the Imperial Music Hall liable under the law.
! II the case Is ever pushed 10 an issue pretty
fght will result ths branch IL one Of the best
/ paying In he theatrical business.