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New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
AT THE HIPPODROME.

The Hippodrome is with the city. 1t is a
part of the citys amusement When people make
up their minds to visit the Hippodrome they know
where TO find 1t. This season there is no cessa-
tton Of interest in that institution, at least not
enough to cause any alarm. The spectaces OF
the -Four Seasons The Auto Race" and ..Tbe
Battle OF Port Arthur" amusing. Recently
there has been added TO the circus features an act
called The Living Bullet There are two per-
formances every day. This will be an anniversary
week at the Hippodromc.
week from tomorrow night there will be an
other new feature in the circus, Onaip a Hindu
performer His specially according to description
at hand, Is playing piano that appears to be
floating in the air
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12

Master" a regular attraction, and incidentally,
on the Saturday nights. Mr.. Warield In "A Grand
Army Man! The presence of Holy Week and the
arrival of Easter probably affect the business of
some of the theatres;-not many. The Stuyvesant,
perhaps-snce from first, 1t has been the resort
OF wealth and fashIon.-s one OF the houses less
affected. No doubt there will be large attend
Easter Monday. a special afternoon per
fornance of The Music Master is announced for
April o. to show remembrance Of Shakespeare's
Birthday. Mr.. Warfelds engagement at the Stuy
yesant Will terminate on May p when he will re-
peat his fine performance OF Wesley Rigelow. on
May THE Warrens of Virginia will he moved
from the Belasco 10 the Stuyvesant Mr.. Warfield,
already announced. will shortly sail for Eng
Iand-purposing appear in London. The heart
lest good wishes will attend the admired actor,
WIN e
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
THE PLAYGROUND ASSOCIATION.

The Playground Association OF America which
now has members and officers in practically every
city in the United States. started barely ono
year ago. Its president Is Dr. Luther Halsey Gu
lick director OF physical training in New YORK
Among it's officers and supporters are such Men
and women as Jane Adams, OF Hull House, chi
cago: Mrs. Humphry Ward. Richard Watson Gil
der Kate Douglas Wiggin. Jacob Riis and scores
of sociolosists educators and settlement workers
the mayors and aldermen Of many cities. and many
organizations working for civic betterment.
The objects OF the association are 10 arouse In
terest in municipal and state legislation for ade-
quate Fairgrounds. to collect data and disseminate
information about playing places. to devise model
apparatus, to supply model courses OF study Tor
Fairgrounds and for playground workers and 70
establish central library and museum OF play.
Last summer. In Chicago, the association held
play convention which attended by thousands
OF delegates from all parts OF the country. IL is
interesting note that partly result Of the
interest aroused in the question ny this associa-
tion hundred cities last year for the first time
took steps TO provide adequate Fairgrounds.
The movement In New York City. where the
association has its headquarters at No. 624 SIadi-
son avenue, has been greatly stimulated by the
fact that fashionable society Is becoming inter
eSted in the proposition. The Duchess OF MARI
borough. al the recent dinner given by the asso-
ciation for Mrs. Humphry Ward. at the Waldorf.
heartily indorsed the movement, did also num-
ber of other we'll known persons who among
the guests.
The association moreover. has the approval Of
the Russell Sage Foundation the trustees Of which
met the cost Of the play exhibit at the jamestown
exposition and recently have granted addi-
tional funds the association CARRY on it's
work of extension. In New York il is expected
that the newly awakened interest in the
ment among wealthy people viii probably lead to
campaigns which will in time give the metropolis
the most beautifully equipped and best manag ged
Fairgrounds in the United States.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
WEBER'S THEATRE.

This house Is devoted to the popular burlesque OF
The Merry Widow,''-a subject Of which. in what
ever form presented, its votares seem never to be
come weary. The original music. by Franz Lehar.
is used and the mirthful efforts of Mr. Weber,
Miss Glaser. Mr.. Daley. Mr.. Har: and Miss Fen
ton made with Intring zeal and energy, elicit the
cheerful response of hearty laughter. More than
that is not sought and could not be desired.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
DIANA OF THE DossoNs"

son had been engaged for Charles FrOhman's pro-
ducton OF Diana Of the Dobsons." and that it
will be presented early next season. The Garrick's
season is TO he iUaugWated with a play called
THE Mollusc." in which Joseph Coyne and Alex
andra Carlisle Will be the chief performers. Miss
Billie Burke, who was recently seen with John
Drew In the comedy OF My Wife will open the
season at the Lyceum. appearing in a comedy from
the French called "LOve's Watches"
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
VICTORIA THEATRE.

Adele Ritchie. who vas last seen at the Casino
in Fascinating Flora" has been engaged to amuse
this week those who will visit Mr. Hammerstein's
Victoria Theatre. She will sing and dance WILL
lam Rock and Maude Fulton will remain i'm the
Dill for another week. Joe WEIGH, the Avon Com
edy Four, George Lyons and Eddie Parks will per
form Rock and Fulton will be the chief per-
formers at to-day's concerts
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
GARRIck THEATRE.

Mr.. Cyril Scott now begins the second week Of his
engagement at the GarTick Theatre, performing in
the new play called The Royal Mounted" That
play has gained "a success Of esteem" It is one
OF many dramas OF situation, current at all
times.in which theatrical effect attained by an
arrangement Of more less startling incidents at
variance with reason and probability. Mr.. Scott
and Miss Clara Blandick play the principal parts
in 4, and they have been received with favor
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
HERALD SQUARE THEATRE.

Musical farce. exempliied ny The Girl Be
hind the Counter" has proved abundantly success
full al the Herald Square Theatre. and Mr.. Fields
Miss Conness and their professional comrades will
disport themselves and dance and sing in that play
until the summer heat arrives. 10 enjoin repoSe
Their business continues TO be good and there is
purpose of provincial travel. NJ. Fields ana
Miss -Conness in the Soda Fountain scene and Miss
Dressers song II want to be loved like Leading
Lady" are among the gems of the entertainment,
according the verdict of public rapture.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
MAJESTIC THEATRE.

performers, now enter on the last week of their
long engagement at the Majestic Theatre. They
will sgnalize, by unusual festivities their Tooth
consecutive performance next Thursday evening
Their play called ''Bandanna Land" reflects South
ern plantation life and abounds with merriment
On April 90 a musical play called The Flower Of
the Ranch" will be presented the Majestic by d
company OF seventy performers, led by Miss Mabel
BarrisOn and Mr.. Joseph Howard.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
LYCEUM THEATRE.

It IS officially stated That the demand FOR seats at
the Lyceum Theatre, where the deeply interesting
and sympathetic play Of The Thief" had its goth
consecutive representation last night is as large
it eight months ago-at which time
the demand active. That play has been sue
cessful in London. Berlin Vienna and other cities
we'll in New York. Mr.. Bellew and Miss
Ellington will shortly go TO San Francisco 10 pre-
sent The Thief" and persons here who wish to
see their performance should, accordingly, improve
the Immediate opportunity,
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
oRPHEuM CONCERT GARDEN.

The more the widow" is seen the more charm
ing she appears. II you her at the New Am
sterdam, you will surely consider her at Webers
and should not fail to gaze upon her in the Ger
version at the Orpheum, in Third avenue.
near 14th street This IS the seventh week OF the
German version at tho Orpbeum There are con-
certs Sundays
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
FOOD SHOW SOON TO CLOSE.

The Pure Food Exposition at the Lenox Ly-
ceum viii close Thursday evening. The good
attendance has made the show success from the
start. Mrs. Lilly Haxworth Wallace holds atten-
tive audiences at her cooking lectures every after
noon and evening. The concerts arc by the 7th
Regiment band. The exposition is open from one
O'Clock until half past ten each day except between
six and seven, when demonstrators are resting
and cleaning I'D for the nights work
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
MISCELLANEOUS MENTION.

There has been much .fuctuaton in theatrical
business this season, evidenced 10y the somewhat
frequent opening and closing OF theatres The
Madison Square Theatre flickered for some time
between open ana shut before it finally was closed
The Garden Theatre has several times been closed
So has the Bijou. In those cases the suspension
Of business compelled by failure OF "attrac-
ton Days Theatre Weber's Theatre and tho
Lyric Theatre have been closed for longer or
shorter periods-genera!ly for rehearsaIs The
Savoy was closed for one week. The Criterion is
closed now. The persistent of the theatre as a
shop,-depriving it of the aurements of romance
is. possibly, accountable for some part of the COM
paratvely disastrous business of the season now
drawing end.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
I DRUMMER" FOR
MORE FAIRGROUNDS
TRAVELS IN INTEREST OF
CHILDREN.
He Doesn't Sell Anything-His
Mission Is to arouse and Help
Public Sentiment.

Sending man out on the read 20 make children
happy and to advertise the educational and phys
c.! benefits OF outdoor play for them is one OF the
latest ard most novel activities 10 be undertaken
By New York organization This man might be
called play drummer commercial travel
Ter with a complete line of play Of all kinds were
it not for the fact that he has absolutely nothing
to sell. although he IS ready provide extensive
samples of his
He has no wish 10 make his expenses or salary
all that his "hrm'' demands is that az the end
OF the trip the salesman" shall report that so
many thousands of children in the cities he has
visited have gained a place where they can play
hall or dig in the sand without fear OF being
chased by policeman or being killed by an auTo-
mobile. This play promoter or advance agent TOT
Childrens joy is 10 start on his spring tr1p'
which will last until July, and which will take
him to at least sixty-two cities, including New
Orleans. San Francisco. Omaha and Duluth
The people or municipal officers in each OF these
cities have asked him to visit them. In each place
he Will aid clubs and committees formed 70 arouse
demand for municipal Fairgrounds or VIII ac-
wise as TO the laying of n play system, or
genize Fairgrounds and show jus. how they can
be managed most economically and with the best
results for the children.
This play agent is Lee Hammer field secretary
OF the Playground Association OF America wnicn
will defray all the expenses of his trip. so that
every city interested may have the benefit OF his
experience. Before he took up this field work MI
Hammer was director OF athletics for the New
York Board OF Education and had been organizer
of games for the Public Schools Athletic League
which in two years succeeded in getting one hun
dred thousand boys and a large number OF girls
Interested IN healthy sports IN spite OF New forks
lack OF adequate playing places. In addition. Mr..
Hammer has inspected the Fairgrounds OF many
cities, and has collected complete data as TO the
methods OF operating such places to give the
greatest benefit to the largest EuH,ber
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
COLONIAL THEATRE.

The particular attraction at the Colonial this
week viii be Zel!e de Lussan. the opera singer.
She will head Il bill of varied interest. Mr.. ana
Mrs. Jimmie Barry. Hill and Sylvani Irene Frank
lin and Bert Green win contribute 20 the anuse-
ment There will be two concerts to-day.
Bijou Fernandez and William L. Abingdon VIII
appear at the Colonial Theatre on Monday after
noon, April 90 in the pay-which has been seen
before now-called Captain Velvet"
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
TENT SHOW AT coNEY ISLAND

Ihe Coney Island Hippodrome Company has ar
ranged to open its circus at Coney Island an
Memorial Day The show will be in Surf avenue
between 10Th and 2lst streets. Arrangements have
been made TO scat several thousand under a huge
tent The tent it is said viii be 43O feet long and
ioo iee' "'ne The company interested has already
engaged numerous novelties and several wen Know,
performers to amuse ths public during the summer
Asy
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
STAGE AFFAIRS
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

Mr.. Faversham closed his engagement al the
Academy of Music last night. 1t has been pros
porous one. and that actor has strengthened hlm-
self in public favor. This week he will act at the
broadway Theatre. Brooklyn.-still appearing as
Jim Carstan. in The Squaw Man Next Satur-
day night he will act that part for the last time:
and it is mentioned that he viii then have acted
II about twelve hundred times.
The Academy of Music will. this week, and prob
ably for considerable time be devoted to the art
Tor which Il was established. The Italian Grand
opera Company begins engagement there to-
morrow night
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
HACkETT THEATRE.

Mr.. ThOmas's intellectual and brilliant canned,
Of "The Witching Hour will have its 1921 cor
secutiVe performance at the Hacitett Theatre To-
morrow night. That play is the best new one that
has been produced in New York this season and
u Is permanent addition TO the literature our
stage Al every performance this week a souvenir
VII be presented 10 each member Of the audience
that token being a handsome book-mark An ex,ra
afternoon performance OF THE Witching Houru is
announced for Easter MONDAY AnriI %
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
EDEN MUSEE.

A prominent and attractive feature of the current
entertainment AT the Eden Nfusee this week Is a
group in wax, called Prominent Persons. Past and
Present 1t is placed in the centre Of the large
hall, and 1t includes figures Of Governor Hughes.
Joseph jefferson. and Sarah Bernhardt. Concerts
are given as usual by the Hungarian Band.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE.
Alice Lloyd will lead the merriment here this
week, singing new songs. Richard Golden and
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
HUDSON THEATRE.

The popularity Of Mr.. Skinner as Colonel Bridau,
in The Honor Of the Famy,"-current at the
Hudson Theatre and apparently destined TO remain
there for the of the seasOn,-shows no sign
Of abatement Mr.. Skinners performance is buoy
with humor spirited with audacity, predomi-
nant in will, fluent in delivery. and firm and free
in execution; and since there is sympathetic
quality in the reckless, daredevil personality that
he assumes WELL he has attracted more practi-
cal attention in this part than has been accorded
him in several better parts that he has acted
fully well. The prosperity that attends him
is deserved. and all observers who know his esti-
mable character his fine talents and his earnest,
studious, devoted patient glad TO it.
KNicKER6ocKER THEATRE
Mr.. Victor Moore's engagement at the Knicker-
booker Theatre will come to an end next Saturday
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
HARLEM OPERA HOUSE.

Eariem will be edited, this week by q revival
OF 'Puddn' Head Wilson, that well known ex-
ample Of the humor OF Mark Twain. The parts
ere cast as follows:
Dave Wilson CPudoln' Head'} John Craig
6orsxa Fen6rook.s Robert Leo Hlu
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
EMPIRE THEATRE.

Mr.. Crane. actor, long ago passed beyond
the point where he could be thought to require
recognition. For many years he has been estab-
lshed in public favor. He has acted better parts
than the he is acting now, in Mr. AIDES
comedy of Father and the Boys; but at present
he is accommodating popularity at an extraordinary
rate. giving buoyant, hearty, humorous imper-
sonation OF an elderly parent suddenly transformed
from sober gray TO radiant red.-from the com
posure OF commonplace quietude TO the tumult of
frolicsome and expeditions action. Somebody has
discovered that Mr.. AIDES play has "a splendid
moral purpose" Mr.. Crane will be delighted TO
know this-'moral purpose being his right bower
In the time he is a comedian and his rich
humor IS delightful.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
GERMAN THEATRE.

For tomorrow night the management OF the Ger
man Theatre announces another performance OF
'Hedda Gabler." I'm Weissen Roessl' will follow
on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and at the
saturday matinee On Thursday a new comedy by
a dramatist named Raoul Auernheimer entitled
The Grand Passion" VIII be produced for the
hrst time here. 1t has had measure Of success
In Vienna, Hamburg and elsewhere
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
VARIETY THEATRES
ALEXANDRIA THEATRE.

yorkc and Adams will be the chief performers
here this week. presenting condensed version or
their funny piece. Playing the Ponies" Benja-
min Chapin. Emma Francis. Edward t. Reynard'
the AIarno Trio and Stuart Barnes aro in the BILL
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
SAVOY THEATRE.

The official puffer of THE Servant in the House"
seems desirous to have the information promul-
gated that this fabric Of quasrelgous prattIe has
caused excited discussion: also (mindless OF the
vastly superior plays OF The Witching Hour" and
THE Thief') that the seemed In q fair
way to close without genuine dramatic novelty
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12

Miss Kitty Cheathsm. whose vocallsm and dra-
matte recitals have found much favor. will appear
at the Lyceum Theatre Monday afternoon April
@-furnishng a programme of thirty-seven pieces
Her themes. alike in and music will be such
as relate to springtime Musical compositions by
Liza Lehman Sydney Homer and Carl Engel are
promised. Verse. ranging through many KEYS
from Christine Rosett to Lewis Carroll will be
recited. Miss Cheatham is always earnest and in
teresting a few days after her farewell recital
this performer will sail for Europe intending TO
remain abroad for some time.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
LINCOLN SQUARE THEATRE.

Edna May Spooner and her company will present
mere this week a revival Of that popular old play.
Uncle Toms Cabin There will be the usual
afternoon performances during the week and con-
Certs to-da -.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
NEW YORK THEATRE.

Sill The Soul Kiss" and still the delicate grace
full, artistic dancing of Mile. Genee! A perform
ancc for the benefit of Mr. r. D. Marks will occur
the New York Theatre tonight, incorporative Of
portions OF The Soul Kiss" Miss Hook Of Hol-
land" THE Girl Behind the Counter" and The
Talk OF New York. and inclusive OF several vaude-
Yle acts.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
WALLACk'S THEATRE.

Repetitions of "A knight for Day continue to
attract and please the public at Walacks Theatre.
The piece provides for a frolic. and the actors
IN 1t. taking advantage Of that provision duly
froliCsOme.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12

night, and that performer will convey The Talk
of New York" to other places. On April 20 Mr. G.
NJ. Cohan's latest fabrication Of nonsense and
melody, called The Yankee Prince" will have it's
first representation in this city, at the Knicker-
booker. It was recently produced Hartford and
It has been performed in Philadelphia The quality
OF Mr. G. NJ. Cohan's compositions is well known
and II need not here be specified
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
GARDEN THEATRE.

Mr.. Edward Vroom who IS remembered as hav-
sng been at time member of Lawrence Bar
retts stock company and having appeared al
Walacks Theatre in one Of the poeticaI plays
OF F. Coppee. will begin an engagement at the
Garden Theatre on Monday. April 20 in a drama
OF which he IS the author. entitled "MacGregor's
Luck" Mr. Nroom is actor OF talent and ex-
perience, and a conscientious careful performance
by him will, doubtless reward the public atten-
ion
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12

Numerous well known performers will be IN the
bill arranged for to-night's Bohemian concerts at
the New Circle Theatre. The management will
soon announce new production for that theatre
Meanwhile, the Bohemian concerts are amusing
md may he loved avery Sunday ,ioI,+
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
LYRIC THEATRE.

Mr.. sotherns character production OF Mr.. Kester's
play on the subject Of Don Quixote occupies the
Lyric stage and be expected 10 occupy it for
the of that actors engagement.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
FIFTY-EIGHTH STREET THEATRE.

Ethel Levey Will be the chief performer here
this week. Robert T. Daley and company Frank
Fogarty. the Six Nosses. the Spissel Brothers. the
Naldare troupe OF acrobats and the Knight Broth
ers and sawtele among those engaged TO amuse
the audiences.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
LIBERTY THEATRE.

There will not be any change here this season
The interesting, pictorial heathfui play of Polly
of the Circus" in which Miss Mabel TaIiaferro
has obtained popularity and auspicious prestige
will be continued here till the end of May. when
probably it will be found expedient TO close this
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
TONY PASTORS THEATRE.

inese performers viii be IN the bill arranged by
NJ Pastor for presentation at his theatre This
week: Laura Burt. Henry Stanford and COMPANY
Gardner and Colder. Clifford and Raldn, MolIie
Walsh and Mr. and Mrs. Mock Hughes There
will be concerts to-day
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
125TH STREET THEATRE.

Eva Tanguay will begin weeks engag cement at
this theatre tomorrow afternoon. Maurice Levi
and his band the McNaughtons the Finneys the
Brittens, Belle Teola and Murphy and Nichols will
perform. There will be concerts to-day at all tho
Keith &. Proctor theatres
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
DEWEY THEATRE.

A company of performers known as The Thor'
oughbreds' comes TO the Dewey for week begin
ming tomorrow afternoon. Harry lie Clair is II
the company. There will be concerts to-day. as
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
CASINO THEATRE.

Mr.. Bernard and his co-mates disportng
themselves right uerrilv at the Casino Theatre in
ril- farce Of Nearly q Hero and their pranks
and songs received with favor by the desultory
titidc. y has been intimated that this
1ai~Ient win be-re.ained the Casino throughout
= considerable part OF the approac ching summer
Miss Ethel LeYsy win retire from the piece after
The present week has ended. and April 20 will
the realm Of vaudeville; her place will
fiil-d by Miss Nora Bayes.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12

company, Ida Fuller. Shean and Warren wynne
and Lewis, the Willard Sims company and Mat
thews and Ashley are announced.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
GRAND OPERA HOUSE

The Foies of 1867" viii be the attraction hare
this week II is announced that all the old ia
vorites" are in the cast. There will be concerts
to-day.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
DALY'S THEATRE.

Mr.. Fitch's fmsy and coarse farce called
'Girls w hich however, is not devoid of udicrous
3ucidert,-enters its fourth week Daly's
Theatre. and il appears he sufficiently attractive
10 warrant expectation OF a protracted run. The
conspicuous performers in il are Laura Nelson Hall
Amy Picard Zelda Scars. Fanchon Campbell and
Ruth Mayclife.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
NEW AMSTERDAM THEATRE.
NEW CIRCLE THEATRE,

The Merry Widow"-Only that-and nothing
more What would you have?
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
CRITERION THEATRE.

Tho pleasing musical play OF Miss Hook OF Ho
land" has ran its race. the Criterion, and It Will
be seen there more. The final performance o
il ~ that house occurred last night. The Cri
Theatre viii remain closed for the present.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
BROADWAY THEATRE.

Comment on the gayety and bIithe currency and
continuous popularity OF ~ Waltz Dream" at the
Broadway Theatre must TO a close some
where. As Powhatan remarks TO Captain Smith in
Frsueharl's ever green burIesque, You must die
ca-ly-5o you can't diIate" All that remains is TO
ear the same comm nendatory word that has been
said alrcady. IN attendance on a Waltz Dream
the spectator secs a pa geant, hears merry music.
and IS pleased and refreshed.