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New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
LIBERTY THEATRE.

The first performance here OF a play. by Miss
Margaret Mayo. called Polly. of the Circus. Will
occur tomorrow night at tho Liberty Theatre, and
Miss Mabel Taaferro will emerge therein a
star The device of "a play within play Is
an extremely old one. and il has often been sue
cessfully used-as in ''YoriCk's Love and The
Royal Box" Many years ago the device OF intro
ducing a show" into a play occurred to some one
and was successfully tried. On December %. 1891,
that idea vas revived and of the most potent
theatrical firms in existence-then unniuen-
tlaI known as 60 Y. Jefferson. Klaw & Eranger'
began to accumulate wealth by the use OF II. The
piece employed called "A Country Circus" "
and the principal in IL represented n per
forrnauce by ..one-ring' travelling circus: a huge
mirror was placed the of the stage. to re-
feet the actual audience in the theatre, as the
audience In the tent, and that play.-produced at
the New York Academy Of Music.-met with abun-
daut favor Miss Mayo appears TO be acquainted
with that venture. for she has concocted a story
involving a daring circus rider. named Polly.
who, while performing In small country town, Is
thrown from her horse. in the ring, and injured
Being conveyed to the home OF a neighboring cler-
gyman for care. presently suffers the disemper
Of love, a reciprocal attack of which affcts the
divine Temporary absence and estrangement are
brought about 10y meddesome interference OF
bigoted parishioners (was not play called The
Little Minister once current in this cityD. ana
presently the MISUNDERSTANDING is dissipated and
love finds the way.
portance It suffces for the introduction of the
show" and II is upon the show" that reliance Is
chiefly placed. attract and please the public.
Miss Taliaferro is one OF many young women who
OCCUPY positions Of theatrical prominence which
have not been gained by positive dramatic achieve
rnent but rather by chance or good fortune. She
however is young and charming. and youth.
charm frolic and innocent pquancy are always
welcome The stage Of the Liberty Theatre IS not
well adapted 10 display of spectacle. but Mr..
Frederic Thompson is manager or experience
and resource. in handling shows. and, presum-
ablv he will contrve 10 display his piece effective
ly, even in restricted space The scenes that are
trusted to insure success one in which a circus
caravan is shown leaving IA little town. by moon
light and that presents a performance in the
circus Besides the performers whose services are
enlisted in 1.-The ring, Miss Taliaferro Will be
assisted by John Finday, Joseph Brennan, Herbert
avlinp J. w Benson. Miss Jennie Wethersby, Miss
Matte Ferguson, Miss Mathilde Wefiing and Miss
Desiree Lazard.
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THEATRICAL DIRECTORY.

HERALD SQUARE, Broadway and 35th st.-2:l5--S:I5-
Behind Counter.
HIPPODROME, 9Th ave. and i4h st.-2-s-JTho Auto
Race and The -Four Seasons.
HUDSON. West 44th st. near Broadway--2 :15--s Is
Her Sister.
IRVING PLACE Irving Place and 14th st.-German
stock company.
KNICKERBoCKER. Broadway and 3sth st.-2:15-s:I5-
The Talk OF New York.
LIBERTY, Ard st. 7th ave.-2:l5-S:15-Poly
Circus.
LINCOLN SQUARE. Broadway. S5th st-2:l5-s15
Christmas Panto.nime.
LYCEuM West 45tk ST.. Broadway-c:15-s:2O-
The Thief
LYRIC 42d st, 7th ave.-215-s:15--The Secret
Orchard.
MAJESTIC. 7th ave. and 5oth st.-2:i5-s:I5-The Ton
tn World
NEW AMSTERDAM. 42d ST.. 7th ave-2:15-s:i5-
The Merry Widow
NEW CIRCLE. Broadway and 5oth Playing the
Ponies
NEW YORK Broadway 45th st-2-s: :sO-vaud.vi,t.
oNF, HUNDRED AND TwENTY-FIFTH STREET near
Lexington ave.-Vandevle
SAVOY. 34th ST, Broadway-2:15-s:16-The Man
OF tha Hour.
STUYVESANT, West 44th st. near Broadway-2:Ib-s-
David Waried In A Grand Army Man.
TONY PASTORS. 14th st. and Sd ave-VaudsyiIe
TWENTY-THIRD STREET. 23d St. near 9Th ave-
Vaudeville.
UNION SQUARE, 14th st, near Broadway-vaudeviIie
wALLACK's. Broadway and Both st.-215-S.l5-
Knight for Day.
wDBER,s-2:15-- -s15--Burlescue of the Merry Widow
opens ecember 80.
WEST - t26th st.-6hore Acres
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
LYRIC THEATRE.

Mr. Pollock's play relative to the forbidden
fruit that grows IN the secret orchard of every
mans life' (which seems rather comprehensive
arraisnment of mankind. will be acted through
out the week at the Lyric Theatre. The acting Of
Mr. Mawson. in that drama. is particularly worthy
critical observation and respect, because II
shows both fine spirit and a fine method a
theatrical Of uncommon importance VIII
occur at the Lyric Theatre December 90
being the re-entranCe of the admirable actress.
Mrs. F'iske. The play. already announced. VIII
be adaptation OF Mr.. Ibsen's RosmershoIm
Mrs. Fiske will impersOnate the character or
Rebecca West Mrs Fiske's company includes
George Arliss and Fuller Mellish and. as usual IL
is a we'll chosen and potential organization
The Lyric Theatre has. this season. been the
scene of several dismal theatrical exhibitions not
the least dismal OF which Is THE Secret Orchard.
and that painful picture of marital infdelity
and basely cruel conduct not hailed with adj
miration in the metropolitan press. it seems sin
gular that the dramatic scribes of New York have
not already suffered OF their corpatrots
did in Chicago. where The Secret Orchard was
first produced. Not long go a somewhat startling
decision emanated from one of our courts. to the
effect that a manager lawfully exclude from
his theatre any person, professional reviewer or
otherwise, with whom. for any reason. or for no
reason. he happens to be displeased. Mr.. William
Hubbard, of The Chicago Tribune and Mr..
Burns Mantle. of The Chicago Inter-Ocean.'' who
ventured to express disapprobation of The 5
Orchard were promptly deharred from ent,
the theatre where il had been produced. We do
indeed live in land of freedom. since. at least.
free TO do what hidden TO do! In
New York Mr.. MetcaIfe. of Life Mr. Acton
Davies. of The Evening SUM-" and. 1t is under
stood. other newspaper writer's. are excluded from
certain bowers of theatrical bliss devoted 10 spec
tacles that those audacious persons have vent
ured TO censure. Storm signals have not yet
been displayed at the Lyric. but, in these parlous
times. anything and everything is possible. In the
Chicago episode of exclusion there was. according
to report one comic incident, too good TO be lost:
is said that Miss Amy Leslie. of The News
hearing of the dire misfortune that had befalien
her brethren of the quill, demanded that she too
should be favored with the privilege OF being
cluded. Cruel managers seem not 10 have reflected
that one of the greatest of blessings would be the
boon OF absence from clinical Investigations and
the washing of dirty linen that. sometimes. are
proffered as PLAYS
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
WEST END THEATRE.

A revival will be effected tomorrow nisnl a. .,a.
West End Theatre of the popular doiiies''1
drama of shore Acres" by the late JAM
TJerne and MIR. Digby Bell will appear ID s .A,.
,raI character-orignaIly acted here oy ihe -,,r..
That plav contains one authentic dramasS -.
tion-the situation. namely. wherein 'h a.,
father attempts to extinguish the beacon - 90
order that the ship which bears his daus
he cast away, and is prevented BY the ~ M s,,.,r
of his brother Also il contains much Oh 'ho -
photographic detail which is supposed 10 ra-,r,
..naturaIness'-a real Christmas oiinOt, 9
turkey real cranberry sauce 'reai chiiu
ing held by their real noses ana 'oiu :,
bIov" etc Mr. Herne indeed. when la'. %,
this n,ay. carried the natural me,hou -,
that he nearly set fire 10 the sea. VI .'1 u, ,,t
trousers with the real flame OF the I.y
,,nc,arded bedroom candle. However, ~ za,ht
has been much admired. and there - =" a, -as
q, it's reality TO the audience Tor ""i'. ~ ~.ned
written Mr. Bell has, il is unde's' "a the
Golden onipions for his performance IN A. "a be
success of the revival at the West En-" ,,,es
assured The company supporting MI De,. Yen, Gates
Iomes r Galloway. who appears as .o Miss
leslie stowe. Edwin August. stephen .'e .,;s. Dor.
Alice HAYNES Miss Helen Whitman ana w y -
othy Hcrne-
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VARIETY THEATRES.
ALEXANDRIA THEATRE.

Mirthfui May Irwin will be a feature or tS>
amusement at the Alhambra this week Miss Irv,n
mas some new songs and also recitation that
causes merriment wherever heard. Dan Burke and
his School Girls on the BILL and they are sura
to bring good cheer to the AIhambra during thi,
joyous season Mr.. Burke is a good dancer Fred
Bond and his company will present the laushahls
farce of Handkerchief Nc. 15." Shields and
Rogers. Matthews and Ashley. group Of acrobats.
and Princess Trixie, the trick horse complete ths
bill.
COLONIAL THEATRE.
Mr.. Williams has provided a number of exceilens
acts for Christmas week at his Colonial Theatrs
There will be the usual performances afternoon
and night, at both of his Manhattan theatres Ths
chief sources of amusement at the Colonial will
be Laddie Cliff. boy who has some reputation
abroad dancer: Horace Golden with new
series of illusions; the Six English Rockers headed
by Nellie Florede: Ollie Young his three broth
ers. in exhibition of hoop rolling; Rice and Pro-
yost comedy acrobats; the Dollar Troupe in "Or,
the High Seas; and Kelly and Rose.
DEWEY THEATRE.
The New Century Girls will try to drive dus
care away from those who attend the Dewey this
week. They to appear twice every day in
mirthfui sketches. There will be exhibited an
extra feature pictures of the Burns-N1oir fight
EDEN MUsEE.
A sacred concert will according announce.
ment occur to-day at the Eden Musee. Professor
Karl Kapossy will give violin solos. Mr. Arthur
will perform on the Hungarian musical instrument
called the Tarogato; and members of the Royal
Blue Hungarian Orchestra will provide violoncero
and cymbaI solos. celestial influence should
exude from all those harmonies, and doubtless il,
Will.
FIFTY-EIGHTH STREET THEATRE.
The principal features Of the bin here will b
Robinson Crusoe's Isle" Julian Eltinge female
impersonator: the Basque Quartet. q group ot
japanese acrobats Gardner and Stoddard. Jimmy
Lucas the Martin Brothers and Mckay and Can't
well.
GOTHAM THEATRE.
The Champagne Girls will sing and dance hero
this week Pictures of the Burns-Ifoir fight will bs
thrown screen
NEW YORK THEATRE.
The novelty at the New York this week will hs
Harden announced as the Wizard of the Hand
cuffs" He is a brother of Houdini. who has been
seen at other music halls His feats consist os
releasing himself from trunks supposed 70 bs
thoroughly secured by lock and key. bursting fet-
ters etc. Trixie FriganZa, who Will be remembered
for her merry performance in The Orchid" viii
be A pleasant feature Josephine Cohan. Fred
Nfb1o Frosin JeweIrs manikins, Hill and Syl-
Cont inued third page.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
SAVOY THEATRE.

Mr.. Broadhurst's interesting and practically sig.
ni1cant play of The Man of the Hour Is ap-
preaching the end of its present run al the Savoy
Theatre II presented at that theatre On De-
cember 4. 1895. and il will be removed on January
IS 1875. It's career has been continuous, and !:
has given much pleasure and done much good ID
the advertising of il right custom has been. FOR
some time. folIowed-one that promoters OF pub
Mcity'' might wisely initiate; the custom, namely,
OF telling the truth Some advertisers are only
too ready TO proclaim OF piece that runs from
November into January that IT is "in its second
wear" All such devices are dshonorable. and
they cloud the record No person interested ID
the drama should neglect the opportunity OF seeing
TIE Man II the Hour for it presents nooa
ideal of character and. without ddactctsm. II en-
forces right doctrine of manly conduct ana
stanch allegiance duty. On January % tha
Savoy stage will he devoted TO a new play. an
nounced as farce. called Twenty Days In tha
do
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
LINCOLN SQUARE THEATRE.

At the Lincoln Square Theatre the first perform
ance hero of a holiday ''panton1ime and extrava-
ganza" called The Bad Boy and His Teddy Bear
will occur tomorrow afternoon. This. it is an
nounced is a fabric of grotesQue animal min1icry.
music. dances. singing. and variety features. and
doubtless it will found appropriate to the fes-
tiyal time and will afford amusement. especially
to children. "Ihe sports of children satisfy the
child"-and to many other persons those sports
are far more interesting than tawdry, sophisti-
Gated tainted discussions, in theatrical form, of
problems" that not problems at all, but only
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
MAJESTIC THEATRE.

The merry jumbo called The Top o. tn World
maintains itself in favor the Majestic Theatre
and it especially merits the practical attention OF
persons who wish to make the Christmas season
merry for children. The play is all mirth. Per-
formances are given every afternoon and every
night On Christmas Day a Santa Claus will dis
tribute dolls to the little girls of the audience
who are SO fortunate to draw tickets for them
Two dolls of hfe size. among the prizes in
this ingenious lottery.--these being described as
made in France. of the finest material and
dressed for the OCCASION
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE.

This cosey and cheerful theatre will be reopened
tomorrow evening. by Mr. Lawrence. with Anne
Warmers play. The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary"
lately visible at the Garden, in which Miss May
Robson will repeat her clever amusing. and some
times touching impersonation of the New Ensland
spinster. Aunt Mary is. at first, provincial and
grabbed. but eventually she is made young again.
by being whirled into the sports and foles of the
metropolis. The piece has already been described
in this place The spirit of 1t Is genial and merry.
and the acting of Miss Robson admirably exempli-
tja, h,Iptn
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
NEW AMSTERDAM THEATRE.

In spite of the holiday season diversion of inter-
est in theatrical affairs and in spite of the pres
ent general tendency to curtail expenses, an eco
nomical drift that always affects the theatres first
the career OF THE Merry Widow goes on at the
New Amsterdam Theatre. in unabated prosperity
and probably, it will continue to do so for many
months. When the measure of recognition and
SUCCESS has been husd to overnowius, It is I'm
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22

Public interest II Is pleasant and ausp'cious 10
hear continues to increase. with reference 10 MI.
-rbor,se.s fro comedy OF The Witching Hour,
now successfully current at the Hacket 1heauN-
That is an admirable play. In every respect anu
II Is admirably acted. No one can see H. WIN
apnreciation of what II contains ana "hat II
means and not be delighted and benefited Fer
-,e r-ho love the art Of acting ought to see and
consider the acting OF John Mason ana russ
Whvtal especially in the second act OF mo
7Vitchlng Hour" II is beautiful. alike IN spnlt
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
STUYVESANT THEATRE.

Mr. WarfeId as wes Bselcw. in "A Grand Army
Man" remains a conspicuous figure OF interest, az
the Stuyvesanr Theatre. giving performance tnas
interests the mind by It's symmetry and IT'S MI
merous strokes OF seemingly unprecedented ar''
and deeply affects the feelings by it's simple pathos
Mr. ReIasco has been fortunate in this play. and
this play has been more than fortunats IN the caSs
With which 2 is represented.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
HARLEM OPERA HOUSE.

Christmas week at the Harlem Opera House VIII
be devoted to the well remembered play. by MI
Eytcb called ..Uer own Way."-orginally pro-
duced E>v Miss Maxine Elliott At the Garrick Ihea-
tre That play begins with scene showing party
NJ children about twenty in number and Tor that
reason il is deemed appropriate 10 tn" hoiidays.
Miss Reatrice Morgan will act the chief part; ana
49, oos, otbcru,ise will include John Craig, as
Lieutenant Richard Coleman; William Norton. as
Sam Coast; Dudley Hawey, as Steven Car'ey;
caoree Howell as Moles Robert Hin. as loot
man: Emile Melville. Mrs. carley Grace Scott
as Mrs. Stephen carlcy; Ethel Nf'eht' dS i'NAi''
and Louise Randolphe. Belle Shindle
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22

possible to add it. Therefore. all that IS neces'
sary here is record of the fact and commendatioa
Of the play aud its performance. In order to visit
the New Amsterdam Theatre il will be needful To
engage seats some time in advance. As the pieca
is primarily. music. critical comment upon 1t Is
not in order here. Ample consideration to that
subject has been given in the musical column oa
Trfh
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
NEW CIRCLE THEATRE.

The New Circle Theatre will be reopened tn-
morrow with u merry musical affair called Playing
the Ponies" In which YOrke and Adams will bs
the leaders. There is numerous chorus and there
will be extra afternoon performances during tbs
week Including Christmas Day
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22

srIv Nn.-especiaIIy that of the first act declared
~ t,e an exact copy of market place IN AnisIer
dam. The conspicuous figure in the prooucuoh VIII
ho the bli1he and dainty singer, Miss Christie NC
ronaId who will be associated with MI. Al
Teech Mr. John McClosksy. Mr.. William "ooo'
Miss Georgia Caine: Miss Florence Nash MISS
,,,-lerine Cooper and Miss Marion Little
pALYs THEATRE.
MI Hackett making his remittance on the Ne"
York stage will appear tomorrow night at Day
Theatre in a play by Alfred Sutro, called Johh
C;lavdes Homer first acted, last spring al INC ot'
lanes Theatre London, where IL was received Win
general favor Il tells stcry of u1ihappineSs IN
the state of matrimony: of a husband VINO nesiec1s
his wife though fond of her and true TO her; OF a
wife who is unfaithfu 10 her husband ana OF 'he
ultimate conduct of that husband toward That "1fe
and her lover The purpose of the play appears to
he conveyance of a warning TO husbands-that they
should not neglect their wives; and also 10 paiate
n not to Justify faisehood and treachery as the
natural consequences of neglect The motto pre-
fixed 70 this choice Joy is a couplet from George
Meredith:
How many thing which cast 70 the ground.
others pick II UP becomes gem
Mr. Hackett will enact John Clayde. 1heTe VIII
he a Christmas matinee. The cast of parts is ap-
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
WALIAcK'S THEATRE.

The musical farce called a Knight for Day:
produced last Monday at Wallacks Theatre seems
TO have charmed the fancy Of many persons. 10
is chiefly notable for its MISUNDERSTANDING q
leaIthfuI attribute and especially welcome IN Ins
holiday season. The incidents that parJcuLarJ
promote laughter the Ladder Eiopement' ,"a
Drunken Scene. and the Stage Door episods'
Among the songs that have found favor are 'hoSo
called The Little Girl in Blue My Very OWL
Life Is n See-Saw' I'm Afraid 10 Go Home ID
the Dark" and 'HuTrah. ITurray and Hurroo lVE
That" Spectacle effects. much approved are tu'
giant see-saw and the Electric Glow-Worm CuE-
tain The company performing in this farce ln
cIudes John SIavin. May Nokes. Salhe FlSher W.
T.. Carleton. Percy Bronson. sherman "ane hUt
tic Kendall. Maymc Taylor and the Eight 6efA'
MadCapSl
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
lYCEUM THEATRE.

There is no new word to be said regarding the
canItaI NAV of THE Thief" long current at the
Iyceum Theatre Mr.. Daniel Frohman, manager
of that theatre. recently made known his opinion
that the comedy teaches a great moral lesson
Perhaps It does. There is faculty. noticed ny
Shakespeare, that finds tongues In trees. BOOKS IN
the running brooks and sermons IN stones. IL
there is lesson in The Thief IL is like the lesson
OF the sun. that sunlight is lovely The person
who would visit the theatre for intellectual pleas
derived from seeing good play well acted
NAV 60 to the I.yceum without dread of teach
ing IL there IS "a lesson inculcated there 1t
must be deduced by individual analysis. for there
is no obtrusion of didactic impartment,-that in
veterate bore so frequent and so wearisome in the
rontemporsry theatre The comedy is skfully
constructed and admirably acted. especially by MIR
I<vrle Bellew Miss Margaret Ellington. who was.
for more than a fortnight. I'll with cold, has re-
covered and has resumed her place in the cast, as
LOysiu
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WEBER'S THEATRE.

Mr. Weber will reopen his cheerful little tnealIo
Monday night. December so. producing for l-a
first time on any stage, 4 Burlesdue OF Ins
Merry Widow" This has been made for MN =.
Mr. Herbert H. Hall. and the purpose IS 10 - nv
it with fine scenery. adorn il with rich cos'u =,
and act il with brilliant spirit MI Nepet 70
play a leading part and his principal aSSoei ~ r
the representation will be Lulu Glaser' Fe.sI -,
D,uav pessie CLAYTON Charles j. Ross. Mars
Fenton and Albert s. Hart In revertins 10 90. -
lesaue as a standard entertainment Nr- =.
follows the policy of the favorite music haL
Weber & Fields at 18th street and Broaa"aS' a.
he established himself in the puohc iaNo a
Hart il will be remembered was tho SN
De Wolf Hopper. In Wang
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22

"vexation and wearness" Mr.. Blaney and Mr.
Coleman have co-operated In making this play, the
former being author of ths book. the latter OF the
music Four Of the principal characters represent
hears and one scene shows the subterranean home
of those animals. In another scene more than
hundred Teddy Bears slide and tumble on the side
OF n mountain. The will include, among other
players Harry Picer. Willie Barrows, Josie Bar
rows the Six Dancing Bellies. +. 7. Scott. Wlillam
PIatt Doyle and Ingles Rhodes and Ensle' ana
I'D Burton.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
NOVELTIES OF CHRISTMAS WEEK.
MONDAY NIGHT.


Dali Hachet, in "John Glaydes Honour.
Under the Greenwood Tree
;herv rh.a.reMabel "Polv of the Circus
Souare Bad Boy and His Teddy Bear
nd Bell. in shore Acres
TUESDAY NIGHT
Erpr. Theae-Naude Adams. a revival OF Peter Pan
WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
Hudson Theatre-Ethe Barrymore in Her Sister"
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HACkEIT THEA1RE.

face ir William Cameron. Knute Erickson. Roy
AtweIl David Bennett. and La Petite Adeialoe
New-York tribune., 1907-12-22
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Eddie Foy in the musical farce of The Orchid,"
which had long run at the Herald Square Thea
tre will be the source of amusement at the Grand
Opera House. Mr.. Foys associates include Fiavia
Arcaro Rose Bott, Florence Martin. Ada Gordon.
Marietta di Dic, Jean Salisbury. George c. Boni'