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December 21, 1895. THE ERA. 20 PROVINCIAL THEATRICALS. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.) AMUSEMENTS IN BRISTOL. (PROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Theatre Royal.

By the kind permission of Mr Ernest Carpenter the Bristol Histrionic Society gave a performance on Monday evening in aid of the Bristol Oddfellows' A.M. C. Fund. There was a large attendance, and the programme included Hunting a Turtle and Caste. Victoria Rooms.

Another of Mr Ernest Crichton's high-class and very enjoyable concerts was held here on Wednesday last, when Herr Moritz Rosenthal, the eminent pianist, made his first appearance in Bristol. A carefully selected programme had been prepared, including works of Beethoven, Weber, Brahms, Chopin, Schubert, Heuselt, and Liszt, and it soon became obvious that Herr Rosenthal possessed marvellous powers as an executant, while his interpretation of standard and well-known compositions evinced the utmost precision, accuracy, and refinement, his delicacy of touch and exquisite technique being quite delightful. There was a good attendance, including many professional and amateur musicians, and the applause was frequent, loud, and prolonged. People's Palace. Managing Directors, Messrs Livermore Acting-Managing, Mr Chas.

Gascoigne. The chief attraction here is Charles Bignell, vocal comedian, who is warmly applauded, and the smart turn of the Selbini Troupe coutinues to be much appreciated. Other artists are Miss Alma Power, a pleasing comedienne and expert acrobatic dancer Francis and Melli, musical eccentrics the Tissots, living marionettes Mark Melford and company, in a laughable sketch Desperation; Miss Norah Gordon, vocalist and burlesque actress Dan Paulton, comedian and Marzello Klepper, a marvellous contortionist. Empire. Manager.

Mr GeorgeHarrington; Assistant-Manager, Mr W. H. Griffiths. T. W.

Barrett, who heads the bill here, introduces some of his latest successes, and is well received the Mitsutas, a troupe of apanese, entertain with a marvellous exposition of equilibrism and the Misses Bulkeley and Edwards are highly successful in a Romany sketch, which is far above the average, and they introduce some capital songs and dances. The remaining artists are Fred Percy, Negro comedian the Espaliers on the flying rings and portable bars Sisters Ely, duettists Miss Childie Stuart, vocalist and dancer Dan Conroy, comedian the Cullens, variety artists and Tom Varlo, comedian. Tivoli. Managing Director, Mr E. Leon Acting-Manager, Mr W.

Davidson. Here we have a good entertainment headed by Prof. Albert Dickinson, in a smart tank show, assisted by Miss Adelaide Florence Mr Wilkie Bard is highly successful with his coster songs Mis3 Marie De Voy does a pleasing turn as a burlesque actress and dancer, as also does Miss Nellie Stratton, vocalist and dancer. Others here are Miss Minnie Parker, serio and dancer Miss Harcourt, comedienne and the Sisters Desmond, smart duettists and dancers. Benefits have been arranged during the week for the swimming club and the cyclists' club with special attractions.

BOOTLE. Muncastke. Proprietors, Messrs Pennington Manager, Mr J. W. Jones.

Mr Edmund Tearle opened here on Monday in Othello, giving an earnest and forcible rendering of the Moor. Very successful was the lago of Mr Alfred Paumier; and Miss Theresa Osborne was a gentle and winning Desdemona. Virginius, Hamlet, Ingomar, Julius Ccesar, and Richard III. were billed for succeeding nights Mr Tearle receiving adequate support from. Messrs A.

Paumier, Fred Scarth, A. Gow-Bentinck, A. R. Hodg: son, Fergus Robertson; Miss Osborne, Miss Naomi Hope, and others. BURNLEY.

Victoria Opera House. Managing-Director, Mr W. C. Horner. On Thursday a grand concert was given here.

There was an exceptionally good array of talent. Miss Fanny Moody and Mr Charles Manners were in splendid voice, and charmed the audience, specially in. the opera Philemon and Baucis. Mr John Child, tenor Mr W. Dever, baritone and Miss Osborne Rayner, contralto, gave an excellent account of themselves.

The instrumentalists were Mr A. Blome, Miss Gordon Munn, Mr John Ansell, Mr E. O. Adams, Mr Noel Johnson, and Mr Lawrence Hanray. On Wednesday evening Hardie and Von Leer's company opened with The Bandit King.

Gaiety Theatre and Opera House. Sole Proprietor, Mr T. Culeen. Miss Lizzie Boone's company is here, with My Sweetheart, Mr Wilfred Lyndon enacting Tony, and Miss L. Boone Tina very successfully.

Empire. Managing-Director, Mr W. C. Horner. The company here this week includes Mr Edwin Boyde, vocalist and humourist Miss Alice Cooke, transformation dancer; the Beanland Brothers, in their sketch Cartoons and Comedy Mr Tom Lloyd, comedian the Sisters Aindow, instrumentalists and dancers Miss Maud Distin, baritone vocalist; Kavados, juggler, and Miss Flo Hastings, serio.

BURTON-ON-TRENT. St. George's Theatre. Manager, Mr John Wood. Mr Montague Roby's Midget Minstrels are doing well here.

BURY. New Theatre Royal and Opera House. Proprietor and Manager, Mr F. W. Purcell.

The theatre has been closed during the present week with the exception of Tuesday evening, when Mr Purcell, with his customary generosity, gave the use of the house for a performance in aid of the Masonic charities. An interesting performance was given by the Minnehaha Amateur Minstrels, who have during the past fifteen years raised nearly for charitable objects. The proceeds amounted to about 130, which, after deducting the bare working expenses, will go to various charities. Openshaw's Empire of Varieties. The company at this hall include Tom Bassett, comedian Sam Shipley, comedian and dancer Dugarde, an amusing ventriloquist Carlotta Davis, burlesque actress W.

H. Smart, Irish comedian Eduardo, conjuror and the Continental Tricko, clown. Athen.eum. The Australian Bellringers and Vocalists have given four concerts here. They have good voices, and are clever campanologists.

CADOXTON. Theatre Royal. 5lanager, Mr James Morrella. Messrs Clark and Lester's Vings of Wealth company AMUSEMENTS IN KBWOASTLE-ON-TYUB. 1 (FROM OUR OWN' CORRESPONDENT.

Theatre Royal. Lessee and Manager, Mr Robert Arthur Acting-Manager, Mr Sidney Cooper. The successful engagement of Mr Wilson Barrett and company with his new play The Sign of the Gross terminated on Saturday evening before an audience that crowded the theatre to its utmost capacity. At the conclusion Mr Barrett said he was sure they would be glad to hear, not from mere money consideration alone, that The Sign of the Cress had been the greatest financial success at that theatre, and if so, probably in the history of the Theatre Royal, as the accommodation was so much greater now as compared with that of the old theatre. This meant more than the mere making of money the play was not written for that purpose alone and it had proved to him that the stage could be made the vehicle, not only for the amusement of the people, but for their instruction and education as well.

That had been proved to demonstration. He could not tell them what gratifying sensations it gave him to see these vast audiences, as in his view it showed the stage being put to its very highest purpose. He saw a letter in an evening paper from some person he did not know, and did not wish to know, in which it was said that religion had no place upon the stage. He did not care to mention the name of the writer he appeared to be a fanatic. Surely no more absurd proposition ever emanated from a human being.

Religion was the highest form of morality, and to banish it from the stage was to make it assume the immoral position to which it had been often assigned. He need not ask their opinion upon such gross stupidity, and he asked them to help not only this play, but any play that was ennobling and showing people how the better feelings of humanity could surmount and overcome temptations. He was not there, however, as a preacher he was only a working man, like the rest of them, working in a much-loved art, and for the support they had given him he thanked them most sincerely. Mr Barrett then bowed and withdrew. Empire Variety Theatre.

Proprietors, Empire Company (Limited) Managing Director, Mr Richard Thornton General Manager, Mr Frank Allen Acting-Manager, Mr J. W. Thornborrow. A very capable company is engaged this week, the principal attraction being Leo Dryden, who has had a most enthusiastic reception. The Fothergills are successful in their diverting sketch.

Tom "White's clever youngsters are, as usual, great favourites. Appearing also are the following Mis3 Louie Cassatti, serio and descriptive vocalist; the James's, in their sensational acrobatic entertainment Will Kearns, character comedian the Sisters Rosslyn, duettists and dancers Lester King, excellent baritone vocalist and Bella and Bijou, who are great favourites here. Olympia. Proprietors, Olympia Company, Limited General Manager, Mr Lindou Travers. Ail auspicious opening of the Great Christmas Carnival took place on Monday before a large and evidently delighted audience.

The entertainment is produced on a most gigantic scale, and it bids fair to be the most successful venture ever undertaken by the energetic management. An exhibition of wild animal training unique in every respect is afforded by Carl Hageubeck's "Happy Family," consisting of lions, tigers, leopards, bears, dogs, and other animals, who are all at oue time exhibited in an immense cage, their performance demonstrating the power of man over the fiercest beasts of the animal kingdom. There is also a very acceptable variety entertainment, besides numerous side shows." Charles Judge's flock of trained birds, Chard's Royal dog circus, Okita, Japanese lady conjuror Mdlle. Elise Vere, French chansonette a naval and military spectacle, For Queen and Country, in which fifty juvenile performers apppear and an excellent orchestra, composed exclusively of lady instrumentalists, under the able direction of Madame Levante. AMUSEMENTS IN LEEDS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Theatre Royal. Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr COLCHESTER. Theatre Royal. Lessee, Mr Charles Macdoaa. Manager, Mr Fred Macdona.

On Monday The Lady Slavey commenced a six nights' engagement. In the title-part Miss Bertha Cadman danced and acted very acceptably, and Mr Leverton as Lord Lavender was excellent, his eccentric dancing being one of the features of the evening. Mr Morris as Mr Evelyn displayed a capital voice. The other parts were adequately sustained. Gaiety Music Hall.

The following are appearing this week Miss Rose Sidney, Will Donaldson, lligg Marguerite, the Summersons, and Johnny O'Keefe. Mr and Mrs Gill's anniversary benefit on Thursday was a great success. COVENTRY. Opera House. Proprietor and Manager, Mr W.

Bennett. Mr Herbert Barrs and company are here with The War Cloud. The artists include, in addition to the actor-manager himself, Messrs M. H. Hoffman H.

Lyndon, M. G. Adams, F. Staples, C. Hammond) R.

Bedford, A. Johnson, R. Williams, Misses E. Blair-Staples, Rosalind Tate, Constance Medwin, and Edie Macklin. Corn Exchange.

Manager, Mr W. W. Curtis. The Field-Fisher Quartet gave their refined entertainment here on Friday last week. DARLINGTON.

Theatre Royal. Proprietress, Mrs S. A Titman Lessee and Manager. Mr Tom Jennings. Messrs Jennings and H.

Titman's company in The Hand of Justice opened at this theatre on Monday. The new scenery by Mr Featherstone, of Darlington, is very effective and the stage accessories perfect. Mr Fred S. Jennings (brother to the manager) rendered in a clever manner the role of Lord Harry Dudley Mr Charles Herriok (Jennings), another Darlingtonian of talent, took charge of the desperado, Resouf Al Hamed, with good results Mr Hy. George (of Silver King fame) faithfully portrayed the hero and Mr H.

Boyle was also very capable. Miss Grace Henri, the heiress, was exceedingly graceful, and Miss Amy Ellam acted with considerable feeling and pathos. DERBY. Grand Theatre and Opera House. Sole Proprietor, Mr F.

W. Purcell; Acting-Manager, Mr S. Pemberton. Miss Emma Hutchison's comedy company is here with Pink Dominos. Mr Horatio Saker's Charles Greythorne is an entertaining assumption, as also is the "VVagstaffe of Mr Harold Maxwell.

Mr John Russell is broadly humorous as Joskin Tubbs, and Brisket is well looked after by Mr John W. Mason. Mr Percy Hutchison gives a good depiction of Harry Green-lanes, and Mr Marly Colliers is the First Waiter. Sophie has an interesting exponent in Miss Hilda Clyde, and Miss Marie Clavering is excellent as Lady Maggie. MUs Lillias N.

Earle makes a sprightly Rebecca, and Madame Fanchette is capital as Mrs Tubbs, Miss Amy Kay being the ingenue. Mary's Secret is the curtain-raiser, and is ably performed by Messrs Maxwell, Mason, and Russell, and Misses Earle and Clyde. DEWSBURY. Theatre Royal. Lessees, Messrs S.

A. and W. Robinson General Manager, Mr Otto C. Culling Resident Manager, Mr B. Robinson.

The first visit here of A Royal Divorce has been successful. Mr J. H. Clyndes impersonates Napoleon with marked ability and Miss Edith Cole as Josephine employs ease, pathos, and emotional expressiveness. The scenery, stage accessories, and dresses are worthy of praise.

DONCASTER. Royal Opera House. Lessee and Manager, Mr J. W. Chapman.

The Neilson grand opera company forms the attraction here this week. On Monday The Bohemian Girl was given, when Madame Marie D' Alcourt appeared as Arline, and was well received. Mr Win. Hillier was an excellent Thaddeus, and a better Count Arnheim than Mr Edward Griffin it would be difficult to find. Other artists who appear with success are Misses Kathleen Maccabe and Florence Wykes, and Messrs Marshall Vincent, Charles Cowlrick, T.

P. Grisdale, and George Neilson. Maritana and Daughter of the Regiment are also announced. DOVER. Phoenix Music Hall.

Proprietor, Mr Joe Chevers. A strong company is headed by the clever instrumentalists, Messrs Coda and Gary. Other artists successfully appearing are Mr George Mayo, with new songs and dances Miss Lizzie Wells, Tyrolean vocalist; the attractive duettists and dancers, the Sisters Charies Mr Arthur Boyne, eccentric comedian Miss May Vivian, descriptive vocalist and the burlesque artist, Miss Nellie Gylmour. Town Hall. Poole's Myriorama of Sights of the World is attracting good audiences here thisveek.

Miss M. Marzella's performing birds and the Saleto acrobatic family constitute a pleasing variety in the programme. DUMFRIES. Theatre Royal. Lessees, Messrs Arthur and Percy Milton Manager, Mr W.

E. Potts. This week Mr Harcourt's At Duty's Call company is here, Mr F. C. Harcourt, Mr J.

P. Marchant, Miss D'Alroy, and Miss Maud Harcourt sustaining parts creditably. EXETER. Theatre Royal. Secretary and Manager, Mr F.

Pollard Acting-Manager, Mr Jas. F. Gait. During the first three nights Mr C. J.

Abud's company played to phenomenally large audiences Mr Potter's dramatised version of Trilby. The staging of the piece is eminently successful, and every character is represented with exceptional completeness. Svengali is impersonated by Mr Laurence Irving a clever study. As Trilby Miss Lizzie Ruggle3 gains no less favour by her most successful acting. GARS TON.

Theatre Royal. Proprietor and Manager, Mr John Hargreave3. The Weimars, in their novel entertainment, Sloper on the Wire, head the bill here, and have a cordial reception. Mr Pat Connor is as popular as ever Mr Fred H. Ho3tnan, ventriloquist, is clever and amusing Mr J.

E. Daniels, character comedian, is a good dancer; the De Roys, comic prestidigitateurs, give an original and pleasing entertainment and Miss Lydia Dudley, serio-comic Hildon and Grattan, comedians and Mons. Duly are also engaged, GATESHEAD. Queen's Theatre. Lessee and Manager, Mr Weldon Watts Acting-Manager, Mr Sidney Bacon.

Tbis week Mr Wm. Calvert, Miss Clara Cowper, and company are here. On Monday and Tuesday Ingomar was played with much success. Mr Wm. Calvert undertook Plots of Pantomimes must be kept very short.

Chief attention should be given to Principal Scenes and the Performers. Notices of Pantomimes should be posted as early as possible. A CORING TO If. Prince's Theatre. Manager, Mr John Ormerod.

Messrs Charles Harrington and Ethel Cabrow's company are this week playing Her Wedding Day here. The company does full justice to each character. Miss Zerlina Harrington and Miss Cadlow are worthy of warm praise. The piece is well mounted. ALDEESHOT.

Theatre Royal. Lessee and Manager, Mr Clarence Sounes Acting-Manager, Mr A. Yeoman. Mr A. E.

Drinkwater's company is appearing in Two Christmas Eves. Realistic scenery adds to the effectiveness of the performances. Mr S. A. Cookson undertakes with success the dual impersonation of Professor Stacey and Will Fane.

Miss Ada Mellon in the role of Marion does well. BARNSLEY. Theatre Royal. Proprietors, the Barnsley Theatre Royal Company (Limited) General Manager, Mr W. W.

H. Mitchell. Messrs Leonard Yorke and Chalmers Mackey's company occupies the boards here this week with The Shaughraun. Mr Chalmers Mackey gives a very clever impersonation of Conn, Robert Ffolliott has an able exponent in Mr Leonard Yorke, Mr Stephen Ewart is well suited in the part of Captain Molyneux. Corry Kinchela is forcibly portrayed by Mr Robert Forsyth, Claire Ffolliott is effectively sustained by Miss Dorothy Coote, and Arte O'Neill has a good representative in Miss Mary Hardacre.

Mr Harry Sainsbury as Father Dolan and Mr Tom Nerney as Harvey Duff are successful, and Miss Mariette Hyde as Moya deserves a word of praise. The piece is well mounted and good business lias been done. Public Hah. Proprietors, the Barnsley Corporation General Manager, Mr George Hoey. On Tuesday Mr L.

P. De Merimonde again provided Barnsley with a treat in the form of a military concert by the band of the 1st Life Guards, conducted by Mr Joel Englefield. The capacious hall was crowded. Madame Jessie Strathearn'3 songs were pleasingly rendered, and Mr Dudley Causton's musical sketch met with approval. BARRO W-IN-FURNESS.

Royalty Theatre and Opera House. Lessee and Manager, Mr Hugh Robertson Acting-Manager, Mr Geo. Stone. Mr Chas. Carte's company is here in A Noble Brother, and Miss Gray Langton makes an excellent Nana Leigh.

Miss Grace Edgar fills satisfactorily the part of Mrs Leigh, and as Jerry Mr Carte is resourceful and energetic. In an admirable cast aie found Miss Flo Hartley (Rosie Rapid) and Messrs Bryce Methveu (Colonel Richard Leighl, William F. Frazer (Henry Travers), Walter Urlyn (Jack Elsworth), Gerald Weston (Drayton Hanard), Robert Thatcher (Moss), and Harry Keith (Ned). Empire Theatre. Proprietor and Manager, Mr J.

A. Johnstone. At this house Mr Crl Norman sings some capital songs, as also does Miss Nellie Vance. Miss Alice Oakley is re-engaged, and Mr Arthur Farren mimics the fair sex with good effect. Yate3 and Emslie are also successful.

Others who contribute valuably are Mr James Ferguson and Mr C. H. Burns. Star Harmonic Saloon. Proprietor, Mr Robert Bell.

A welcome has been accorded to Mr R. J. Evan3. Miss De Vere is re-engaged, and others in the company are Miss Florrie Windsor, Mr Fred Davis, and Mr Dexter. BATH.

Assembly Rooms. Lessee, Mr C. B. Oliver. On Monday evening the Bath Choial and Orchestral Society gave the oratorio The Messiah.

The principals were Miss Esther Palliser, soprano; Miss Hannah Jones, contralto Mr Whitney Mockridge, tenor and Mr Llewellyn, bass. Mr Hy. T. Sims was the conductor. Lyric Theatre of Varieties.

Manager, Mr Geo. Harrington; Resident-Manager, Mr E. J. Clarke. A good programme this week, consisting of the Four Jollys, in a pantomimic absurdity the Funny Cooks Edgar Wilson, baritone vocalist Miss Maud Manchester, serio and dancer Palles and Cusick, comedians Mdlle.

Alpha, in a clever act on the silver thread T. B. Fayme, an amusing character comedian Alma Brunton, vocalist Fred Herbert, topical vocalist and the Ottoways (Frank and Edith), who produce wonderful effects upon the bones. BERWICK. Queen's Rooms Theatre.

Lessee, Mr W. M. Mather. On Friday and Saturday a new four-act play, written by Mr Charles Freeman, actor, was produced. The title is Fifty Fafty, and the author himself took the leading role, which he acted with abilitv.

He was assisted by Mr H. Morgan and Mr Travers" Heagerty, actors, the latter a Berwick gentleman, son of Dr. Heagerty, and the cast was completed by local amateurs. BIRKENHEAD. Theatre Metropolis.

Manager, Mr John Riley Secretary, Mr B. Henderson Howat. Mr Kennedy Miller's company is here with Lord Edward or, '88. The production owes much of its success to the amusing assumption of Thady M'Grath by Mr John S. Chamberlain.

Mr H. Somerfield Arnold plays Lord Edward Fitzgerald with befitting dignity, and Mr Frank Breen gives a capital character sketch of Francis Higgins. Madame De Sillery is ably enacted bv Miss Annie Hilton, Miss Monica Kelly is a capital Kate Malone, Miss Agnes Imlay does well as Pamela, and Mr Shelton and Mr Harry Richardson and Miss P. May nard are conspicuous in the cast. Argyle Theatre of Varieties.

Proprietor, Mr D. Grannell: Manacer. Mr D. J. lie cianc is a leading attraction here.

Edgar and Morgan, nu uauccrs, are lumumg a welcome engagement, and Miss Annie Ormonde, a halladiKt nf ovS. tional merit, is again meeting with success. Clarke anu tuenney, comedians, are cordially received in their act, The Haunted House. Miss May Morton 'is an accomplished serio. Letta and Minnie do a clever eo uili- bnstic turn.and Mr Walter Pace is an eccentric come- mi vv ai urace, actor-vocalist, remains from last week, BLACKBURN.

Prince's Theatre. Proprietor, Mr E. H. Page-Manager, Mr John Ersser. Mr Thomas Sennett and a company which includes Miss Polly Marsh are again appearing here in Redemption.

BLYTE. Theatre Royal. Lessee, Mr Arthur Jefferson Resident Manager, Mr George E. Good. Mr William Bourne, supported by a capital all-round company, has been here this week with A London Mystery, in which Mr Bourne appeai-3 with success as the Hon Arthur Chudleigh.

Mr Sidney Sterling makes a capital Lieut. Revenhurst. Ned Travers has a good exponent in Mr F. Gilbert. Mr B.

Hacking gives a commendable representation of Imhoff. As Count Kazelty Mr A. Eldon is seen to advantage. Mr W. Spencer contributes a meritorious portrayal of Obanotf.

Mr E. Preston is worthy of praise for his able representation of George Cameron. Miss Florence Maughan as Miss Delamere, an American heiress, has a hearty reception Miss V. March, Miss Clarrie Ash, and Miss A. Venimore render good support.

BOURNEMOUTH. Theatre Royal and Opera House. Proprietress and Manageress, Mrs H. Nash Acting-Manaeer Blr Charles Offer. Messrs Restall and Gilbert's Dorothy company is here again, with practically the same cast as on the occasion of their last visit.

Mr Walter Gilbert presents a robust and dashing Geoffrey Wilder and sings and acts with vigour Mr Frank Barclay 'is an equally satisfactory Harry Sherwood Dorothy Bantam and Lydia Hawthorne have excellent representatives in Miss Annie Craig and Miss Alice Rene Mr Robert Fairbanks is well suited in the part of Squire Bantam "s-v il-uih uir n. uarra way auu -mas i-iuineimt: narcourt Infuses humour into the character of Mrs Privett. much. AMUSEMENTS IN GBEAT GRIMSBY. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Prince of Wales's Theatre.

Proprietor, Mr H. J. Curry Manager, Mr J. H. Curry Assistant Mr A.

Loveday. The repainting and decoration of this theatre, which has for some time been in progress, is now complete, and the interior presents a bright and attractive appearance. The bars and saloons are beautifully decorated from designs, and under the personal direction, of Mr W. Stocks, scenic artist. Mr Frank Bateman and company opened a six nights' engagement on Monday with The Harbour Lights.

Mr Frank Gerald gives a careful reading of David Kingsley. Mr Frank Bateman's comedy powers are fully displayed as Tom Dossiter. Mr Arthur Murray depicts the villainy of Nicholas Morland in capable style. Mr W. S.

Hardy successfully portrays Mark Helstone. Frank Morland is well represented by Mr Harold Mead. Captains Nelson and Hardy have faithful exponents in Messrs Carter Bligh and R. S. Hayues.

Miss Edith Gautier deserves praise for her Dora Vane. Miss Alice Spry is effective as Liiia Nelson. Miss Glynne is amusing as Mrs Chudleigh, and Miss Ada Wallis makes a lively Peggy. The scenery and effects are capital. Theatre Royal.

Lessee and Manager, Mr Charles Woolhouse. A good company is located here. The Musical Regaldies give a capital entertainment with mandolins, banjos, kc. Miss Nellie Vance is a pleasing serio and dancer. Mr F.

A. Buruard sings some excellent songs. Mis3 Alice Townend's ballad singing is successful. Mr Harry Bent is a clever comedian and mimic, and Escamo, an expert conjuror. Mr Frank Galway, Miss Lottie Lunn, and Arthur Delany have also provided attractive items.

Corporation Concert Hall. Manager, Mr Josh Curry. Mr Ambler Nicholson, tenor, had a benefit on the 13th iust. The hall was crowded. Several well known professional and local artists assisted.

This week Mr Joe Tideman, a favourite descriptive vocalist, has met with much success. AMUSEMENTS IN DUBLIN. (PROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. Gaiety Theatre. Sole Proprietor and Manager Mr Michael Gunn Business Manager, Mr Charles Hyland.

On Monday the boards were occupied here by Mr Henry Dana's company with The Passport. Mr Charles W. Garthorne gave a remarkably clever representation of Ferdinand Sinclair, and Miss Marie Illing-ton was extremely good as Mrs Darcy, her acting being excellent throughout. Mr Henry Kitts acted humorously as Christopher Coleman, Miss Madge Johnstone made a good Mrs Coleman, and Miss Denny Fitz-herbert was all that could be desired as Mildred, Miss Lily Martin distinguishing herself as Markham, and Miss Jessie Burgwitz being charming as Violet Tracy. As SchmirkofE Mr R.

Bethell was capital, and Mr Thomas Verner did well as George Greenwood. The other parts were adequately filled. In an Attic, by Wilton Jones, preceded the principal piece, and was well received. Queen's Royal Theatre. Proprietor and Patentee, Mr Ellis Jones General Manager, Mr J.

W. Whit-bread. Mrs W. H. Wallace's company remains here another week with The Ttnmntyn'9 Rwrnftp urenvuie appeared witn success as Bobbie Bloom Mr Edwin Wilde did fairly well in the part of John Hope Mr Harry Fox was a capital Caleb Krul Miss Emma Stockley was very good in the double part of Lilian Hope and Elspie and Miss Violet Grenville made a charming Polly Pluck, Mrs W.

H. Wallace being an excellent Zamet, the gipsy boy. JMr John Ottaway' was well suited as Archibald Heath. The other parts were capably filled. Star Theatre of Varieties (Limited).

Managing Director, Mr Dan Lowrey. Professor Nobel onened here on Monday last with a good ventriloquial show Miss Marie Faudelle is a bright and pleasing serio. The musical and acrobatic feats of the Valdo Boys are appreciated, and the Sisters St. Lava on the high wire are well applauded. The following artists are also here The Avrigny Troupe, the Paddock Troupe, the Sisters Webster, Mr M.

T. Scott, and M. Paul. Larqe Concert Room, Rotunda. Mr Fred Smith's Pepper's Ghost company is playing this week Balfe's Satanella, and is attracting large and fashionable audiences.

World's Fair. Proprietor, Mr C. James. Mr Frank O'Keefe, Negro comedian, and Marcella, the Midget Queen, are the premier attractions here. Throat Ip.ritation and Cough.

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Moore, in his work on "Nose and Throat Diseases," says, The Glycerine Jujubes prepared by James Epps and Co. are of undoubted service as a curative or palliative agent." while Dr. Gordon Holmes, Senior Physician to the Municipal Throat and Ear Infirmary, writes "After an extended trial, I have found your Glycerine Jujubes of considerable benefit in almost all forms of throat disease." IAdvt. opened here to a full house on Monday night. Miss Adelaide Chippendale, as the result of good acting, evokes much sympathy for Elsie, wife of George Brandon, a character admirably embodied by Mr A.

H. Clark. Mr Frank Lester by his droll conception of the part of Ephraim Isaacs, the money-lender, contributes largely to the success of the piece Mr R. C. Vyner as Fergus Vavasour, the unscrupulous adventurer, is seen to great advantage Miss Flossie Clinton charmingly enacts the role of Betty Badger Mr T.

Davenport Daly as the warm-hearted Dr. Currie could scarcely find a character better suited to him Miss F. Mortimer displays merit as Lady Everdale the child's part is sweetly played by Little Violet Barley Mr Claud Merton as Alphonso Green is seen to advantage Mr William Parkes as John Mason, Mr Linton Douglas as William Brown, and other remaining members of the cast are iuiiy equal to tne requirements or their part3, The scenery is exceedingly effective. CARDIFF. Grand Theatre.

Lessee and Manager. Mr Clarence Soune3 Acting-Manager, Mr Quigley. Mr Hall Caine's attractively dramatised novel The Manxman has been submitted to us this week by a companv of which ing that we are within a few days of the holiday season, at which time engagements are not as a rule remunera tive to the local or touring manager, large numbers have flocked to the theatre to witness the nrndnnt.imi Prominent in telling the story of thi3 love tragedy we have Messrs Magill Martyn, Arthur Benedict, Harry Cane, A. E. Pringle, Cyril Houghton, E.

Skerrey, Mis3 Gertrude Evans, and others. The mounting of the play is complete and effective. Empire, Limited. Managing Director, Mr Oswald Stoll. Lady Mansell is the bright particular star on the programme.

The Brantfords, in new business, are ucaruiy appiauuea. Atlas and ulcana go through a strong show. Miss Eva Maynard in burlesime pffort.a popular. The Macdonald Troupe perform a variety of uauuess. uuuuuy wimore, a comedian irom the Antipodes, has a good style.

Laurence Raralr eccentric as he is clever, wins applause and Mezetti and uiora, atnietes ana triple bar performers, close a most luieresuiig programme. Panopticon. Manager, Mr Oswald Stoll; Acting-Manager, Mr Tetlow. Tute's Minstrels are still to be heard at this establishment. CASTLEFORD.

iheatre royal. Proprietor, Mr C. Gadsby; Manager, Mr H. Masterman. The Thompson Trio are rj iui ueio, auu rercy nonri, concertmist, is appreciated.

Amongst the company are Mdlle. Sara wire walker Miss Mildred Rod way, Will Motley, Miss Ethel Balfe, Fouston and Sterne, Mr A. C. Baker, and the Brothers Elton with their horizontal bar nerform-ances. 1 CHATHAM.

Barnard's Palace of Varieties. -Sole Proprietor, Mr L. B. following artists appear here EltraS' iaA Carriage Rtee and Us Mishaps; Sophie May, serio; Ernest Heathcote eccentric comedian Harry Foster, ventriloquist Nellie Lovell, male impersonator Sisters Sylvia duettists and Dora Nelson's Combination, in sketch Gaiety Palace of Proprietor, Mr uton lord. Tne comnanv i.nmj 1 includes Elsie Phyllis The of Lyons; the Olympian Quintet, the Three Sisters Payne, Pat Cashan, Irish comedian; Frank Aykner and Connie Melnotte, serio.

CHESTER. Royalty. -Proprietor, Mr J. W. Carter.

-Mr Toole and company opened here on Thursday in Paul Pry and The Birthplace of Podgers. On Friday Thoroughbred was staged. Friday CHESTERFIELD. Theatre Royal. -Owner and Manager, Mr Darbev Act n.Mn.i.

ivt 1 'TZ 0 num. jssy naa been presented here this week by Mr Lawrence Daly's com Mess wZZ. 01Z by juiTiju, juoiluii, ana Miss Vivinn Messrs VoS: Marie Ault. aura Ulxou and CHORLEY Grand Tbtuts i Teste SantrM: r-T e0- VS. Mr Edward Swnton is '-J -udutt otimng, ana Mr J.

H. Oakden snnnoaafnl Pa; i is a 1SS KoselIe xr I strong, ana Misi Kate Randolph plays Muriel Douglas feelingly. UlSf Geldard, Mr UJX jaaro.ti Wallace. vvalter Reynolds. There was a crowded house here on Monday evening last, the chief inducement being the fact that Mr Reynolds had promised to give particulars of his projected new theatre.

The drama presented was a new one to Leeds, from the pen of Blr Walter Reynolds himself, and entitled A Mother's Sin. The hero was very excellently taken by Mr Reynolds, who was frequently applauded for some really admirable acting. The part of the villain was in the hands of Mr Nelson Barry, who gave the character all the depth and intensity required. Princess's Palace. Manager, Mr Charles Weldon.

Charles Coborn opened a week's engagement here on Monday evening last, and met with considerable success in several songs new to Leed3. Ada Webb went through a clever and graceful performance in a tank, J. C. Rich was popularly received, Louie and Elba gave a marvellous athletic entertainment, Mabel Clyde sang herself into favour with some pretty ballads, Will Gilbert was funny in stump speeches, the Levardos went through a laughable and excellent performance on the triple horizontal bars, Maud Ross proved herself a capable serio and dancer and Will Mitcham. completed a good all-round company.

City Varieties. Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr T. H. Dunford. Fraser and Mac head the bill at this hall, and give a humorously clever turn which includes musical specialities the Alexandre Trio are also musical, but include some acrobatic displays Petrie and Elise are well applauded Fonda repeats the success he has previously att-uned here Alice Harveyis a wonderful mimic, and delineates several well known people.

Bessie Hinton is a clever whistler the Two Petries are juvenile wonders and clever dancers Herbert Nicholls sings some admiiab'e songs, and Maggie Day makeshei-self popular with Hibernian songs and nimble dances. AMUSEMENTS IN HANLET. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Theatre Royal. Proprietors, Messrs Charles G. and George F.

Elphinstone General Manager, Mr harles G. Elphinstone Acting-Manager, Mr George Fritz. Irish drama, typically and graphically represented by a new play entitled On Shannon's Shore, is again prominently illustrated here. Mr Fred Cooke, the author, holds a leading position in the cast, and shows that he possesses acting ability of a high order. Miss Nellie Navarro Cooke portrays JIary Shanaghaun with much charm.

Miss Beatrice Fitzhugh is very successful as Norah O'Riordon, and Miss Nelly Brash displays striking and effective comedy in the character of Biddy Brady. Hyacinth O'Neale is preseuted with earnestness by Mr Sidney Wilton. Mr Wilson Brash, to whose lot falls the realisation of the villain of the piece, infuses the necessary venom and fierce spirit into the character. The other parts are well represented. Empire Palace.

Proprietor, Mr Ernest Carpenter General Manager, Mr Alfred Edwards. Master George Elliott, the boy soprano the St. Clairs, acrobats the Holland Combination, in a laughable sketch New Milk for tsreakfast Charles Chard, comedian Urpheus, with a musical turn Mr R. W. Bentley, eccentric comedian Miss Katie Clay, vocalist and dancer and Miss Annie Casey, burlesque actress, form a good company here.

Grand Circus. Proprietor and Director, Mr Harry Luigi Boswell Acting-Manager, Mr C. H. Equestrian Director. Mr Rudolph Roberts.

At this popular resort there is a good show, judiciously varied. Apollo, the Scottish Hercules, executes some marvellous feats the Three Martinettes give a unique performance as knockabouts Mons. Fabian is a clever equilibrist and Neddy Vokes provides a well-rendered musical melange. Horsemanship is well shown by Miss Doretta, Mr Harry L. Boswell, and Mr Joseph Craston.

The clowns are Funny Little Bishop, Happy Jackles, Chips, and Mr Harry Dale. For the past quarter of a century there has been one continuous flow of letters bearing testimony to the truly wonderful cures effected by Clarkk's World-faked Blood Mixture, the finest Blood Purifier that science and medical skill have brought to light." Sufferers from Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood Diseases, Pimples, arid Sores of any kind are solicited to give it a trial to te9t its vaiue. Sold everywhere, at 2s. 9d. per bottle.

Beware of worthless imitations and substitutes. Adyt.) I the title-part and Miss Cowper was the Parthenia. rnu; -ii was louoweu ay tne poem Mary, yueen Scots," recited by Mr Calvert and illustrated by sir tableaux vivants. Faust and Marguerite was billed for Wednesday and Friday, The Lady of Lyons for Thursday, and East Lynne for to-night. GRANTHAM.

Theatre Royal. Business-Manager, Mr H. T. Sinclaire. On the 12th inst.

and two following nights, Miss Vera Harrison's company were here with Rights Right. Mr Leonard Robsoa as John Mayne was very clever, and Mr Harry Rousby as Burker was well cast. The parts of Mary Mayne, Cherry, and Spikes were well sustained by Misses Blanche Forsythe, Lilian Raines, and Louie West, other characters being ably portrayed by Messrs H. Dawson, P. Dawson, G.

Gordon, Reeve Denbigh, J. Westleigh, E. Dobbile, F. Oliphant, and Vincent Hana. GRAVESEND.

Public Hall. Miss Maei-iR Morton's company oecupied the boards here on the 14th inst. and on Monday and Tuesday with Is Life Worth Living Grand Theatre of Varietibs. Harmer-strket. Managing-Director, Mr A.

Thiodon. The principal turns here have been done by Mr Fred Harrington and Miss Bobbie Burns, serio and ballad vocalist, both ot whom have taken immensely. The other artistes are Miss Gertie Stanoliffe, serio-comic Mr Arthur Richmond, the Foxes, Miss Maud Melville, the Brothers Folkestone, and Miss Alice de Laine. JARROW. THEATRE Royal.

Lprbhb and Manas-er. Mr HuSn Robertson. Mr T. W. Ford's company is appermS here this week in The Whipping Post..