New National Theatre, W.H. Rapley, manager, T. Arthur Smith, treasurer. Mr. N.C. Goodwin and Miss Maxine Elliott presenting Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice." Costumes designed and made by M. Herrmann, New York. Under the direction of Klaw & Erlanger. Overture to Shylock, arranged by Mr. Frederick Ecke, will precede the play, and all the incidental music for this production has been composed and arranged by Mr. Ecke.