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New-York tribune., 1908-02-04
STAGE AFFAIRS.
Garv1ck Theatre Has Novelty Cdlted
eFifty Miles from Boston.

There is another musical show in town In fact
the capital plays st the Hackett, the Beiasco ano
The Stuyvesant theatres excepted there is nothing
else but shows in the town. and their prosperity Is
ample manifestation of tho public temper Ihe
novelty which arrived last night and was put on
the stage of the Garrick Theatre. is called F1tty
Miles from Boston Edna Wallace Hopper mace
her re-entrance In II, and cordially received
Only George NJ. Cohan could have written that
piece and the fact that 1t is labelled in the pro-
gramme play with music need not cause
the slightest apprehension in the minds OF those
who are seeking nights hilarity for IL Is esseh-
TALLY laughabe. whether 1t is looked upon as
thriller" with music, taken for what II is an
uproarious musical show. There is not a oui
moment in It, and the characters represented are
& pleasant lot Of people-rural sentry-even me
good looking villain. More than this need not De
said here. James H. Bradbury and James G. Mar
lowe exaggerate actual conditions in their inper-
sonatol of the characters OF Nathan Nestcott ana
Tim Harrgan, but nevertheless they are types
visible in any prosperous village outside OF New
York. Miss Hopper appeared Sadie woods. the
postrnIstress, and not the least pleasing OF ai
those who participated in the show. Hazei Lowry
contributed to the merrinent by her impersonation
Of the village gossip. AS usual, there are num-
ber OF songs and dances Mr.. Cohan was calied
before the curtain and made one of his character
istio speeches AS curiosity. Fifty Miles from
Boston is worthy Of inspection.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-04
MUSIC.
AT THE OPERA HOUSES.

-na repetition OF Tristan und Isolde st The
Metropolitan Opera House last night was to have
cr,a distinguished by the frst appearance In the
,,~rx .his season of Nine. Gadsk; and Mr.. Burg
caller Nine Gadski. who Is not In the habit OF
s.eso,osnting the public In any way. placed much
-o-. than credftable performance her credit but
~ Rures;ailer failed the management for the sec
cns time this season. The accidental fracture OF
a., s-r, was the unlucky the first time. a
.,srreosss last night Fortunately. Mr.. knote
u.so is 10 sail for Europe to-day. willing to
corne 20 Mr.. Conrieds rescue. and the result was
,e which brought pleasure 10 his admirers and left
disappointment ;s the breasts OF the lovers Of the
s-suas lie contributed large factor to the sum
20 a very excellent performance. and Nine Gadsld
.,ofher the few drops Of bitterness In the cup
,,.,,r those placed there by the chorus and
81. stage pictures Nine Gadski Is growing
-sni5iy in the part OF Isolde. which is yet
,oruua-atsreiy new TO her Her American ex-
r.5ences have innbued her with the notions Of
-,usscal propriety which have prevailed IL. New
xo-k for e long tine IN respect OF Wagner's
-usio and since similar notions. occupy the
-.,d az III. Mahler touching the instrumental part
,,s-e was 8 lovely cooperation OF the two ele-
,asyrs Speaking OF the representation whole
:. :. scarcely TO be denied that II somewhat
s,-;ar IN elemental passion. and special analysis
:, .-s singing Of Nine. Gadski and Nine. Homer
,-is have found IL deficient IN declamatory
80 e-d distinctness OF textual enunciation. per-
80. hut for compensation there was that sersu-
,rs delight which is generally absent when every
,,,.ouani is hunted TO the death and power Is
sought at the expense OF beauty OF tone ano just
= re .n-onatIor- The parts Of Kurweaal, Marke
- u,,ot were as the earlier occasions. IN the
- hands OF Van Rooy. Biass and Muhmann-
ss--,sfs.. had fs last representation at the Man.
80 opera House last night After singing at
,,s performance OF Les coates d'Hoffrnann," for
-. s.rps. Of the German Press Club, this evening
:, p.-au6 Will depart for his native France. He
- rssn the strong artistic prop OF Massenets
r-z and without him il would scarcely be worth
-, - attempt 10 keep It before the public longer
-. season How well il has served its purpose
= a. how large & measure he has won the ad-
-, of Mr Haumerstein's patrons was evil
&c nv the size ana enthusiasm OF last nights
zuSser
New-York tribune., 1908-02-04
OBITUARY NOTES.

CHARLES 3. ELLIOTT, mechanical and elec-
trical engineer. who had plant at No. 81 Sussex
street, Jersey City. died in St Francis Hospital
on Saturday. He the first general electrical
engineer OF the Pullman Palace Car Company
and had charge of lighting plants on Pennsyl-
vania Railroad express trains between New York
and Chicago. Later he was electrician at the
Brooklyn navy yard
MAJOR CHARLES W. ANDERSON. aged
e!ghty-two years. member Of General Forests 8
staff and general freight agent OF the Nashville.
Chattanooga & st. Louis Railway, died yesterday
at his home Florence Station. Tenn.
JOHN HAYDEN vISSCHER died Saturday at
his home. No. 427 Clerrnont avenue Brooklyn. from
Brights disease. Mr. Visscher born at
Vtsschers Ferry. n. Y, and for the last fortyfve
years a resident of Brooklyn. He was past
master and trustee of Affair Lodge, F. and A NJ.
and was former president of the Brooklyn Ma
sonic Veterans Association. He a member Of
the Holland Society Of New York. During the
greater part of his residence In Brooklyn Mr..
visscher connected with the Oswego Starch
Company, but for the last few years had been In
the wholesale coffee business IN Manhattan He
leaves q wife, and two daughters
JAMES RAYNOR WHITING. retired manu-
facturer. Of Waterville n. z. died Sunday at
Bridgeport, Conn. aged seventy-one years. He
went to that city seven years ago. In the Civil
War he served as a captain in the 9Th New York
Infantry. Hawkins Zouaves- He leaves two sons.
DR.. ]. r. Whiting and A H Whiting, Of this city,
and a daughter. Mrs. A L. Riker. Of Bridgeport
LIEUTENANT AUGUSTUS J. BODINE. quarter
master OF Elias Howe Post No. 9. G. A. R., at
Bridgeport, Conn, died here Sunday. He was
born in Orange County, New York, and In the
Civil War served first lieutenant of Company
c, 127th New York Volunteer Infantry. After the
war he settled in Bridgeport. He conducted a
stationery business, supplying banks and mercan-
tile houses with checks and other material. He
leaves q wife.
EDWIN WELLES died Sunday at his home,
in Newington, Conn. from pneumonia. in his nine
tieth year. He hneal descendant OF Gov
ernor Thomas Wees OF Connecticut and a grand
of General Roger Welles. Of Revolutionary
fame. He leaves three children-Charles, a New
York banker; Miss Fanny, who lives at home. and
Mrs E. B. Eddy, of New Britain.
MISS ELIZABETH G. PORTER died at Farm
ington, Conn, yesterday, where she born
eighty-six years ago. She was daughter of the
Rev Loren Porter. With her sister, Miss Mary
Porter. who died in February, 1eoO she conducted
young womens seminary IN that place which drew
students from all over the country.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-04

Henaud to Mr. Hammerrtein.s first and second
cons that 1t Is not easy realize how few In num-
Der have been his roles. His American debut was
made on December S. 1aos. the Jester in "Rigo-
letto." one OF his most appealing presentations, in
which the substance OF the character is never OBJ
scured by its accidents-the larger outlines easily
reach the observer. and the details true and telling
as they are play they should, q merely deco
rative and subordinate part Then came Mr.. Re
naud's Don Giovanni, recalling the best traditions
oy Its superb ease and elegance. Its vocal grace
and charm. its delicate yet viriIe and potent
poets. Ills Giorgio Gefmont In La TTaviata" WIS
lesson Ii courtiy courtesy OF style: his Escamflo
II Carmen vocally the least satisfactory
thing Mr.. Renaud has done here
The present season has brought three, perhaps
one Should say five. and perfectly distinct ad-
oItons to MI Renaud's American list In La
Damnation de Faust his Mephistopheles sounded
the note OF subtlety with strangely haunting sus
sesuveness- This was veritable type Of the evil
principle. and not merely the single instance of
malignant individual 1t had the Influential quality
OF general. not special, realization of the root
ioea; 1t was almost impersonal in its breadth and IN
its quiet assumption of irresistible powers.
The three characters successfully set forth by
MI Renaud in Les Contes d'Hofmann'' have been
too recently discussed here to need further word
at this time; at every repetition OF Ofenbach's
opera, the relentless growth Of the spirit of de-
structve malice, in the personages Of Coppelius,
Dappertuto and Dr.. Miracle. has been portrayed
with cumulative and uordant insistence by the
French barytone.
''Thafs,' with its classic voluntary as heroine
and its monastic hero whose passions finally wreck
his asceticisrn. has been Of the Manhattans
most positive achievements this year. ami for
this fact, thanks due from Mr. Hammerstetn
and bis patrons. much to Mr.. Henaud for his
Athanael. Is to Miss Mary Garden for her vivid
picturing OF the Alexandrian woman. In his sing
ing and his acting Of the fanatic savior OF Thais.
the barytone has added to the acquaintance Of
New Workers an operatic parsonage not soon to
be forgotten. Last evening. in recognition OF Mr..
Renaud's final appearance before his departure
for season Of opera at Monte Carlo. Miss Garden
forced him to receive alone the generous applause
following the first curtain The splendid audience
gave repeated evidence, then and thereafter, Of
It's keen enjoyment The honors were also shared
by Mt. Dalniores and by Mr.. Canlpanini. who con-
Quoted with unfatling sympathy.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-04
THEATRICAL NEWS,

Eva Tanguay Is the leading performer this week
at the Alhambra. Clayton White and Marie Stu
art In their enjoyable farce Of "Cherie'. r. g.
Knowles Clarence Wilbur, the Exposition Four
and the Four Dainty Dancers aid in the amusement
Williams's Imperial Company IS the special at
traction this week at the Dewey Theatre The
performance presented yesterday was enjoyed by
large audiences.
The special curiosity at the Eden Musee is
group showing the leading witnesses in the Thaw
trial 4 troupe of Japanese acrobats and the gypsy
band are features OF the amusement
The Empire Bur1esquers began weeks engage
r1ent yesterday afternoon at the Gotham Theatre
Roger Irnhof is the chief performer, and, usual
succeeds in amusing. There are two performances
here every day.
Robert Hilliard leads the list of performers at
Keith & Proctor's Fifty-eghth Street Theatre. He
presents his one-act play of LAS a Man Sows."
Harry Tilzer and Mr.. and Mrs Gene Hughes
in the bill
The pretentious spectacle OF "A Night on House
boat" is the chief attraction at the One Hundred
and Twenty-dfth Street Theatre and may be en-
joyed there all this week. Cameron and Flanagan
and Mr. and Mrs Howard Truesdale participate In
the performance.
The McNalIys group of wire performers are
features of the bill presented this week at Tony
Pastors playhouse Edward McWadel Jack Stock
ton and Bob Tip and company in dog and aero
batic sketch contribute TO the entertainment.
Horace Goldin B. A. Rofes company. in Para
disc Alley: Whit Cunliffe. the Wilson brothers
and jolly Fanny Rice contribute to the merriment
ct the Union Square Theatre. There two per-
formances daily.
THE Gay White Way is the source OF raerrf-
ment this week. at the Grand Opera House. Miss
Blanche Ring, Jefferson De Angels and William
Carr in the cast
The stock company the Harlem Opera House
revived last night the farce OF THE Earl Of Paw
tueket-" Miss Beatrice Morgan and Mr.. John Craig
essayed the principal parts.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-04
GRAND OPERA HOUSE, BROOKLYN
"The Tales Of Hoffman,"

II applause IS any measure Of SUCCESS the produc-
ton last evening OF "Hormann's Love Tales for
the first time tn English. by the Aborn Opera Com
pany. ct the Grand Opera House. Brooklyn, was a
success The audience took the long waits between
the acts with good nature, and was rot slow In ap
preciating the points Of what was ali things
sidered, excellent presentation of q difficult
work The English version differs from the French
il that the third telling the story Of Giulieta
is omitted, and she Is only alluded to In the epi
logIe incidentally. As II was. The performance
lasted well after II O'Clock much Of
being taken up by the waits almost inseparable
from first night. Ely Barristo. the prima dorna-
met all the requirements OF her three parts in
manner which won the warm approval OF the house.
and the male trio, in the second act, with Henry
II. Barron as Hoffman,. Homer Lind Dr. Miracle
and Henry Voge as Crespel. was loudly appiauded
Fritzie Busng made dashing Niciausse and
Phil Branson, Andrea, Cochenle and Frantz
funny Some OF the faces and
voices which became familiar during the company's
stay earlier IN the at Baney's Lincoln
Square Theatre missing. but Il is safe to
that Brooklyn has had q treat which ii will ap-
preciate and the performance wears little
smoother will keep the big house full for the rest
Of the week.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-04

At the Church OF the TRANSPORTATION 1.-The Little
Church Around the Corner" the funeral of Mrs
Ellen NJ. Yznaga. widow OF Antonio Yznaga and
grandmother of the present Duke of Manchester
was held yesterday morning. The Duchess Dow
ager of Manchester and Lady Lister-Kaye were
the chief mourners Among the friends present were
Mr.. and Mrs Ogden Mills. Colonel and Mrs. John
Jacob Astor, Mrs. J. P. kernochan. Mr.. and Mrs
Frederick w. Vanderbilt Harry B. Holland, Will
lam K Vanderbilt, Mrs William Post and Alfred
G. Vanderbilt
The Rev. DR.. George Clarke Houghton. rector OF
the church. read the Episcopal burial service After
the reading OF the Gospel, the choristers marched
from the choir stalls, while singing the hymn
Peace Perfect Peace" and formed about the
coffin which rested in front of the chancel steps
Flowers from the Duchess Dowager of Manches-
ter. Lady Lister-Kaye, and Miss Emily Yznaga
rested the coffin Dr. Houghton made ad-
Dress but read the hymn beginning Now. the
Laborer's Task Is Oer.' Abide with Me- was
sung as occasional.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-04
MAURICE RENGUD's FAREWELL.

y s one q Tie eFldences OF an enIlgiltl1eo
fsaAc taste IN this city that Maurice Renaud' VINO
as9e ms farewell for the present season last night
a. The Manhattan Opera House in '"ThaIs." has
created for himself an exalted place In the esteem
" local operagoers When barytcne whose voice
q not by any means irnpeccably beautiful can by
ne Sheer force Of his vocal and histrionc art es-
.@uilsn SO large and intensely appreclauVe foi-
4"Hans IL is time 10 make especial record OF the
A-sTtening fact Seldom in recent years has a
personal operate success Of this sololty and mag
ii7de been built up and this without the heip OF
.~eouous or sensational elements. Nj kenauo mas
-ea the theme Of no idle gossip; has donSs nave
.'sfsileo little news of the trivial kina GEAR 10 d
cfiain type Of mind. He has spent portions OF i"o
eEtEa seasons in New York and his course, so far
~ the public has had occasion 10 know. has peeh
Sssys and solely that of 6 serious artist
- marked i've been .hs contributions OF Hr-
New-York tribune., 1908-02-04
col iONEI 7. c. IAWJOR.

Rockford, ILL.,, Feb. 3.-Colonel T. G. Lawlor.
postmaster of Rockford. and former commander In
chief OF the Grand Army of the Republic died TO-
day from bronchial pneumonia
Colonel Lawlor was commissioned postmaster OF
Rockford by President Hayes, and had held the
Office In every Republican administration since He
had served as commander of Nevius Post No. 1, OF
the Grand Army of the Republic continuously since
1872 record unequalled in the history of that or
ganization. In 1894. at Pittsburg. he was elected
national commander defeating his opponent by four
teen votes Colonel Lawlor served in the Civil War
with Illinois regiment private. His namo
appears In the roll Of honor established by General
Rosecrans of soldiers who had distinguished them
selves by bravery and sodierIy conduct in the
Civil War. He colonel of the Sd Regiment.
Illinois National Guard for six years. and was also
a member of several Masonic bodies.
Colonel Lawlor born in Liverpool. England
April 7, 1914. He leaves a wife. The funeral Will
be held Thursday. His winding sheet will be a
flag given by the citizens of Louisville in 1895, when
he and General Buckner, Confederate soldier.
were guests of honor at a dinner IN the city.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-04
PERSIAN RUG AND CARPET SALE.

General Socrate Khan, who for fifteen years was
aide-de-camp to the Shah OF Persia and who Is
NOW on n visit to the chief commercial centres of
America with view of strengthening. extending
and giving fresh impetus to Persias commerce
with this country, has brought with him from Per-
sia q lot of rugs and carpets from the private
collection OF fskender Khan. wealthy resident OF
the Persian capital. They will be offered for sale
by James p. Silo at the Fifth Avenue Art Caller
les No 546 Fifth avenue, tomorrow afternoon. at
2 o'clock and on Friday and Saturday at the same
hour There will be sale OF high class oil paint
ings belonging to the late Samuel G. Courtney on
Friday evening, at $50.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-04
COLONIAL THEATRE.

Marie Lloyd heartily welcomed yesterday
afternoon when she appeared on the stage OF the
Colonial Theatre to play return engagement. She
is pleasing performer and has number Of songs
in her repertory that in high favor with mixed
audiences Miss Josephine Cohan shares with her
the honors in the bill. She presented one-act
play entitled "a Friend Of the Family" Her per-
forrnance is always amusing 1t is made known
that Miss Cohan will be seen in new nlusi-
cal piece An extra feature Of the bill here is Mr.
Charles Leonard Fletcher IN new sketch entitled
IAN Evening with Mansfield Mr. Fletcher gives
acceptable limitations of that lamented actor he
appeared in several Of the moro important plays
in bis repertory Willard sinms, the TourbiLon
Group. Fred Niblo, Brown and Nevarro and Ollie
Young contribute to the hilarity.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-04

tries. This action was taken with view 70 pre-
venting other managers from presenting the piece
In the German language.
II learned that A Waltz Dream was about TO
be produced in German In several cities In the
near future" said Mr.. Mckee yesterday; there
fore cabled to Berlin to Felix Bloch Erben, who
is the representative of Oscar Straus, the COM
poser and secured the rights for the opera In the
German language. The Interstate Amusement
Company now has the English and German rights
for all English speaking countries. Charles Froh-
has made arrangement with us for the
production Of "A Waltz Dream in London.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-04
MAJESTIC THEATRE.
Williams and Walker in "Bandanna Land. !"

That clever pair Of negro performers Williams
and Walker cordially welcomed last night
when they made their re-entrance here, at the
Majestic Theatre, In a highly amusing piece called
"Bandanna Land" the book by j. A. Sh1pp ana
the lyrics by VIII Marion Cook 1t is entirely
different from "Abyssinia,' the vehicle which
they used last year, and gives more latitude to
their playful fancy. There is the usual chorus
Several of the musical numbers that found favor
were "Kinky" Until Then" Late Hours and
''Bonbon Buddle." George Walker and Ada Over
ton Walker introduced q burlesque of THE Merry
Widow" Williams and Walker are always sure Of
G hearty greeting. They especially welcome in
their new source OF nlerrinent ''Bandanla Land"
New-York tribune., 1908-02-04
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1905 Susan Baldwin Nichols. aged ee years Funs-.i
oweso. Tosa County. \. Y. Tuesday. February s AZ
daughter OF Elizabeth J. Andrews and Philip Pfclsr-
aged s years Funsral services At her
late residence Io4S Brooklyn. Tuesday
evening. s o'clock. Intermenc AZ cocvsntsncs Of
family
PoRTER-A, her home in Fsrm,nsson. Conn. Tsern.y
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cousin Mrs !. T keteha, No 40 East f1Ssh ST.
Martha Thompson. widow OF william Shears. aSe6 -
years and friends. also the managers and
directors OF the Methodist Episcopal Church H0na s2d
Amsterdam ave, and the directors OF the Five
Mission respectfully invited attend the
Methodist Episcopal Church, No
223 East 9th ST. Wednesday at O'Clock ln2er-
Greenwood
SNrTH-On Monday February g. after long rlueoA ~
residence Of her sister. Mrs James II. Herc7 No
Lucy A Smith daughter OF the lafs
B. Smith. Portland. Conn Funeral private.
Portland. Conn Hartford tConni psperD
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VAN BOsKERCK-on Sunday. February 1908. Miss-
Elizabeth Boskerck- Funeral servtcs q her
late home. 542 West 1th Plainfeld. ". T., O.
Tuesday. February 4. at Ills n Intsrr1su- AZ
Woodavn IN the afternoon
New-York tribune., 1908-02-04
VICTORIA THEATRE.

The Victoria Theatre filed from the pit to
the gallery at both performances yesterday. and
the audiences showed a hearty appreciation Of the
unusual bill provided by M Hammerstein. Ellie
Fay well and favorably remembered for her per-
forrnance in THE Belle of Avenue A. led the
merriment, and succeeded in making everybody
happy. Miss Fay sings well. and her limitations
and droery have made her popular with music
hall audiences. Clifton Crawford. Frederick Bond
and his company, Barney Fay. Henrietta Byron
Nellie Wallace. the Six American Dancers, Galando
and the Big City Quartet in the bill.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-04
MAXINE ELLIOTT DOES sALoME DANCE
"Myself-Bettina, by Rachel Crothers, Pro-
duced in Baltimore.

Baltimore Feb. 3.--At the Academy OF Music to-
night Miss Maxine Elliott presented for the first
time on any stage "8iysef-Bettina," q play
by Rachel Crothers, author of THE Three OF Us"
The play has many of the domestic characteristics
Of THE Three of U.s.
4 scene In the second act represents the rehearsal
Of part of sn act from "Salou1e." Throughout
the rehearsal music from Strauss's opera Of the
same name is played the piano. and Miss Elliott
executes some of the movements from the Dance
Of the Seven Wells" The scenes laid in a
email town in New England, and atmosphere of
country life Of the better class is sustained through
New-York tribune., 1908-02-04
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE.

The entertainment provided here this week by
Messrs. Keith 6; Proctor is attractive one. and
is headed by julius Steger in his one-act play Of
THE Fifth Commandment" That play has been
seen al every music hail in the city Mr.. Steger 9
performance is especially pleasing. George Evans,
the Honey Boy is in the bill. He always be
relied upon TO provoke a hearty laugh. Rice and
Provost, Felix and Caire. the Waterbury Brothers
and Tenpy and Gus Edwards's typewriter girls
participate in the amusement.