The New York Clipper (November 1903)

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876 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. November 7. World of Players. — Notes from the Conroy A- Mack Enter- prises 1 "The Lights of Gotham" Co. Is doing a bltr business id the popular priced bouses, and, with the excellent cast and new scenic "effects, Is one of the melodramatic successes of the season. Conroy and Mack, In "The Blslng Generation," will open In December, and are booked solid until May 15. Conroy A Mack's Comedians did in enormous busi- ness it Mt. Holly, it being fair week. On Saturday, Oct. 10, the entire lower part of the town was flooded from the continuous rain of Thursday and Friday, and at the close of the performance of Saturday night nearly half of the large audience present found It Impossible to get to their homes without the aid of a horse or a row boat, as the small streams wblcb run through Mt. Holly bad risen so rapidly that the streets, which were dry at eight o'clock, had from two to four feet oi rater on them at eleven o'clock In the whole lower portion of the town. Man; people were unable to reach their homes that night, and were compelled to stay with friends or relatives until the flood subsided. Manager Craft was tbe only one of our company vtbo stopped In the flooded district. On 8atarday night be was compelled to ride a hone to get heme, and, as the sidewalk had a couple of feet of water on It, be had to slide Into the parlor window. On the following morning be rowed In a small boat for several blocks In order to reach the station, and had to leave bis trunk In the hotel to be forwarded when the trans- fer man was able to reach tbe botel with his wagon. Ble Hassan Ben All's five whirl- winds of the desert are scoring, heavily, as Is tbe Great Robetta. At Reading, I'a., the entire company were banqueted by the local lodge of Efts, _^_ — Mortimer Kaphan, leading man with the Valeska Storbeck "Carmen" Co., closed his season with Miss Storbeck In Mattoon, III. Mr. Kaphan and his company will go on the road the first part of December, In "Wormwood." Marie Semple will again be with this company this season. — Warde Stock Co. Notea: We are In our fourth week, under the management of Chas. H. Perry, and playing to big business all along the line. Return dates are asked for everywhere. The utmott harmony prevails, Will 8. Beecber, our popular atage manager, tendered the entire company a banquet at Glrardvllle, Pa.. Oct. 9, the occasion being his birthday. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all, and the company dispersed In the small hours, wishing Mr. Iteecber many hnppy returns. All look forward to a pleas- ant and prosperous season, "for tbe better, not for worse." — "A Knlgbt of '08" Notes: We opened ft De Witt, In., Oct. 2. to fair business, which has Improved with fair weither, and we ore now doing good business. We carry all scenery used ln T 'A Knight of '98," and there Is none liner on the road. We have twelve acting people. The play Ib a romantic drama nf lore and war during tbe Santlngo cam- paign, and baa scored heavily. The piece had its Initial performance at De Witt. Chas. Ellis, author of the play, plays the leading role. The roster Is as follows: Louise Melka, Josephcne Dunbar, Walter M. Kills, scenic artist; Chat. Poyna, stsge man. ager; 3am Johnston, 0. L. Oliver, J. M. Dunbar, Roy Ellis, Wllirred Dunbar, R. H. Heeson. Tracy Magnlre, advance agent: P. M. Dunbar, business manager; Chas. Kills, proprietor and manager. — Jeffery Pendy, who has been suffering with a severe attack of tonsllltls, and has been arable to appear, le slowly recovering. — Paul Bardman, late comedian of tbe "81s Ifcpklns" Co., was a Cuitkr caller Oct. 16. He Informed ui of his marriage, on Juno 20 lost, to Kruim Belgel, at Ashe- vllle, N. C. — Creston Clarke has been engaged bv Llebler & Co. to play the part of Tallyrand, In their production of Conan Doyle's "Ad- ventures of Gerard," In which James O'Neill will star this season. — Rudolph Aroiison, who first produced "Ermlnle" at the New> York Casino, will have tbe management of the French veralon of that operetta In Paris, at either the Vaudeville or tbe Sarah Bernhardt Tbeatre, next Spring. • — Matt Nasher, business manager of Sulli- van, Harris 4 Woods' 'The Fatal Wedding" Co., writes from Staunton. Va.: "I am now heading for the far South, and will be In Florida In another week. Although the 'Wed- ding' has never been Boutbof Washington, D. C, It seems to be a household word right along the line. The success this attraction has met with the past tbree years seems to be well known throughout the entire country. At Annapolis, Charlottsvllle, Roanoke and Dan- ville the local managers all seem anxious for the company's appearance In their city, and from tbe attention our printing Is receiving It Is a foregone conclusion that 'The Fatal Wedding' will prove as big a success South as It has proven to be la all other parts of the country." — Harry Mestayer Is In Mrs. Boyle's 8tock Co., at Nashville, Tenn. — John Daly and Jatuea Collins and wife have left "A Child Wife'' Co. — George Murphy hni Joined "A Son of — Walter Adraln baa gone with "A CtalM Wife." — Marlon Francis Is meeUng with much ■access everywhere, and adding many new admirers to her list. JIlis Francis Is sur- rounded by a strong company, and manr clever specialties are Introduced; all of her plays are new and up to date, wlta special scenery for each. Thus far her season has been very successful. — Matt Kusell, formerly manager of the Garrlck Theatre, Chicago, writes that be has withdrawn his Interest from that bouse and disposed of same to bis partner. Mr. Kusell hss leased the New Grand Opera House, at New Albany, Ind. The house, be adds, Is decorated In white and grold, lias new scen- ery, and Is one of the prettiest theatres In the State. It ta a Sundry night town, en- abling attractions to play there prior to their orenlng at Louisville. The house scats 1,^00 people. — Notes from ths Myrkle-IIarder Stock Co., under the direction of lingerie J. Hall: We opened In Brie, Pa., Sept. 28, to tho larg- est opening over made by n stock company in Erie, nnd had the S. It. O. sign out every - night Our scenery this season Ta something out of the ordinary, aa ve carry spcclul stuff for every play. Our new fancy set Is pro- nounced to be- cue if the finest pieces of scenery ever carried by a traveling company. Our roster remains the mate, with Latlrtiore and Leigh as the vaudeville features: El. berta Ray, leading lady, and Sell Henderson, leading man. — Henrietta Crosman la to star under David Belaaco's management. She Is to ap- pear In a new play Mr. BcIbbco has written, founded on Kgerton Castle's book, "The Bath Comedy," and called "Sweet Kitty Dellalra." It will be produced at tbe Relnsco Theatre. New York City, about the holidays. Miss Crosman's husband will be associated with Mr. Delasco in tbe management of her tour. The supporting company will Include: John Si!!?" 1, JE d . wln „P t . e ™ 18 ' R - Peyton Carter, William Trant, Malcolm Dunn, James Carew. Stanley Drewllt, Frank Weste-rton, Kathar- ine Florence, Louise Moodlo, Edith Crane. Charlotte Klcoll and Antoinette Walker — "A Foxy Tramp," by H. Stanley Lewis, was produced, for the first time on any stage. at Olean, N. Y., Oct. 19, by the CarlcyLewls ..»7~5 llernB . ll, ! d „ Cole . U T* "too" 1 wl «h the "Zlg Zag Alley" Co. for the rest of tbe sea- son. Mr. Khcrns will platy the leading com- edy part In tie play. ■ — W. H. Gracey, manager for Mamie Fleming, writes: "We opened our season at the Kensington Theatre, Philadelphia, Sept 14, for two weeks, and played to B. K. O. at every performance, and our business through New Jersey and New York has been to ca- pacity. The company this season Includes: Walter H. Ktufl, Rachel Renard, Jane Tnrr, Nell Turr, Bertha Borland, Lydla Irving, Margie Fleming. Waller 8. Per- rival, Lewis B. Madden, W. F. Burt, Horry C. Myers, Theo. w. Cameron, Mas- ter Willie Barbour, Tboa. Snyder, John W. Gracey, Ernest Hoffman and others. Onr repertory: 'Hand of Fate,' Two Orphans' (scenic production), 'Lion and tbe Mouse,' 'Under Two Flags,' n beautiful scenic pro- duction of 'Resurrection,' 'Tbe Old Lime Kiln,' 'A Peculiar Predicament,' 'Her Little Highness' and 'Yankee Bess,' all royalty plays. We carry a carload of beautiful scenery, painted by Walter B. Perclval, which cannot be excelled In any way. Miss Fleming Is the owner of some of the moat beautiful gowns, and the wardrobes are a strong feature with tbo cempany, our pro- duction of Two Orphani' being cuf- turned more elaborately than by any other company." — Chas. K. Cbamplln Notes: Onr stock company Is meeting with grand success. We are now In our sixth week, and business has been exceptionally fine. In Saratoga the managers of the theatre and tbe newspapers united. In saying that we had the best at' traction thai had been there this season (barring none). Tie week of Sept. 21, at I'ougbkeepsde, we played to enormous busi- ness. While we did not stand them up at every performance, onr business was grand. The week of Sept. 28 we followed a big an- nual Catholic fair and broke tbe record for tbe house In Wlnsted, Conn. Last week, Oct. 5, we were at Torrlngton, Conn., and, although It was tbe week of the great rain and floods, we Jammed tbem at every perform- ance, breaking all records ever held by any repertory company alnce tbe history of tbe town. On Saturday night a big banquet wai given tbe company, and fifty of the leading townspeople were Invited by tbe house man- agers. All our plays are royalty pieces, and wo carry special scenery for every act. After tbe holidays we are booked solid In the very best houses In New England. Our com- pany numbers seveateen, and we have five big specialties with our show. — M. F. B. Ketcbum and Wm. B. Neff have Joined tbe Don C. Hall Co., playing the Metropolitan circuit to the coast. — John G. Atkinson writes: "My 'Volun- teer' company, all reports to the contrary notwithstanding, did not strand, nor were any members of that company left helpless In consequence. I closed owing to the fact that my booking representative Bad failed to secure for me suitable time." — Kittle Nice mourns tbe loss of her sister (Mrj. Florence Evalenko), who died Sept. 28, of tuberculosis. Her remains were Interred In Woodlawn Cemetery. She was a non-pro- fessional. — Lee Arthur, playwright, last week went to a private hospital In New York to b* treated for pulmonary trouble. — Boster of "A Runaway Match" Co., Eastern: Frank Livingston, business mana- ger; Harry Levens, agent; Louis Weise, mas- ter of properties; Harry Thompson, musical director; Teddy Taylor, stage manager; Julia Bell, Ethel Barney, Dorothy Horr, Marls Barney, Frant Burt, Harry Maxwell, Chas. Barney, Chas. Ford and Teddy Taylor. Tbe following specialties are Introduced during the action of the play: Chas. and Marls Barney, comedy sketch: Frank Burt, Yankee musical comedian; Little Athel Barney, com- edienne : Dorothy Horr, songs. Chas. Ford, German comedian, and Harry Maxwell, soft shoe dancing. — Blllie Price, monologue comedian, has Joined Clifford J. Ylene In bis comedy ver- sion of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," to play the comedy part, Charles Alexander Pop- plnguy. Esq. — "Tbe Way of tbe Wicked" Co. notes: We are now In our seventh week and doing an excellent business. We are carrying a car load of scenery. The cast Includes : Lawrence Williams, W. T. Boyer, Thomas McDonough, Lewis Mars, Charles Kllng, Nat Andrews, Eddie Lyons, Walter Bonnie, Lottie Bohme, Cecil Jefferson and Maud Truux. — Belcher's Comedians notes: At Pleasant Hill Is located tbe third largest green bousa In this country. HIM Clara was literally showered with red carnations while singing her specialty, This Is onr first visit here, but she has won them all. House fitted with private boxea, dress circle, parquet and "heaven." We are using tbem all. We are having very good time offered and ths show le making good and making money. — Will H. Gregory, manager of the Ac- tors' Society of America, was stricken with nervous prostration last week. He was or- dered by bis physicians to take a six or eight weeks' trip on the Mediterranean, and he will sail Immediately. — "Moloney's Wedding" Co. Notes: Every- body well with the company. We are play- ing to capacity In almost every town. Press end public pronounce the show to be excel- lent, and our baud and orchestra one of the beat. At Martinsville, Ind., Just after the parade, Manager McCoy was presented with a hnudsome watch and chain by tbe members of the company. At Newton, HI., Clauds Hadi'llffe and several other members of the company were royally entertained by friends. Recent additions to tbe com&any are: Annie Mitchell, and J-.mee Bowen, cornertlst. At Kntghtstown, Ind., the horses attached to a carriage containing several persons watching the parade, became frightened, and dashed down the street. They were captured and quieted by Fred Williams and Bruce For- rester. , —"Jerry from Kerry" Notes: The Patten k retry Co. played Attlcboro, Mass., to big business, and the fact of Its being tbe boms of tbe Three Pattens, and John Patten being half owner of the slow, the citizens gave 'as entire company a hearty welcome. Ths piano In the orchestra pit was literally cov- ered wll h the choicest of cut flowers for tho company's first appearance. The Jewelry manufacturers took the entlro company in their automobiles, from the hotel to the sta- tion, and the occasion Is one that will long he remembered by tlio Patten A Perry "Jerry from Ksrry" Co. The company Jumped from Attleboro to Yarmouth, N. B. — Notes from the Four Browns' "Presi- dent's Daughter" Co.: Our business so far has been capacity. AH are well with the company. Mrs. Viola T. Brown has re- ceived many comments on her new bat Just Imported from Paris, which Is a stunner. The entire company celebrate Miss Bud. Myers" twenty-first birthday tonight, and from the looks of the stock of refreshments and other good things it will be a great success. . • — Jud WIlllamB, who has been playing the heavy with D. B. Levla* "Uncle Josh Spruce- by Co., closed with that company in Dej Moines, la., Oct. 17, and Joined Evans & England's "Papa's Boy" company, a muBlcal comedy production now rehearsing at Dei Moines. His wife. Dolly Williams, will also Join that company. «,,—.Among tbe people engaged by J. M. \\ nrd for his production of E. Laurence Loos melodrama, "To Die At Dawn," are; nollle Theobald, for the soubrette role, and Ed. McHugh. to create the part of a tramp. Mr. Mrllugh was tbe original tramp In "Hu- man Hearts." Mr. Ward will feature Elsie Crescy In this new production. — Frits Sehelf, who la to enter light opera this season In the Harry B. Smith- Victor Herbert creation, "Babette." under Charles B. Dillingham's management, ar- rived In New York City Oct. IS. — Chas. Dorado Perry mourns the death of his mother, who died at Oaeonta, N. Y, —Notes from Mlnnclll Bros.' Co., pre- senting Mlna Qennell, In high class reper- tory : we dosed onr second successful sea- son under canvas, and are In our fourth week of the tegular season. . Our clever little star, Mlns Qenrell, Is making a bit in tbis territory, and packed houses are the rule. In Wapakoneta, O., tbe 8. R. <>. sign was taken out and dusted, as we broke all rec- ords of the house for paid admissions, and signed a return contract during tbe week. At Franklin, O., we stood them up all week, and Manager Seymour Tibials said: "The cleverest little soubrette and supporting com- pany that ever played my house." The sale here for our opening night Is big, and we look forward to a good week's business, ss Miss Qennell Is a favorite with tbe Hamil- ton audiences. Our opening bill, "Tbe Only Girl," a strong sensational comedy drama, written by Miss Qennell, la proving a strong drawing card, giving her ample scope for her versatility. Our repertory Is: "The Only Olrl," "Little Nugget," "On the Coast of Maine," "In the Whirlpool," "The Golden Cliff," "Cinderella" and "The Two Orphans." We nave some excellent time booked, and we are looking forward to a pleasant and profit- able season. — Notes from "Casey's Reception" Co.: We opened our season Sept. 20. Business has been np to the standard, and we find en Increase over last season. Following Is tbe roster: Harry L. Sperry, manager; Robert Acton, business manager; Harry A. Hicks, stage manager: Chas. Smith, orches- tra leader; John Herbert, Jack Slate. Wil- liam Edison. Carter and Long, Mrs. Harry L. Sperry. Edna McAlsster. Elma Feters, and the Eureka Comedy Four. We have eighteen different kinds of special paper and all new scenery for this season, making this one of the best farce comedy attractions on the road. — Tbe company engaged for Cleveland's new tbeatre, Chicago, left New York 19, and commence rehearsals 21. They open the house Oct 81. The company Is ss follows: Leon Hall, Robert McWade Sr., Msttle Earle. Ids Glenn. Balpb Cummlngs, Jobn Suther- land, Florence llodena and George Holland, stage director. Trios. Keogb, who was en- Siged as comedian, has canceled. Nance 'Nell opens a stock stsr engagement with "Macbeth" Oct. 81. Jobn Sutherland plays the old men parts. — Edward Elltch Is with "Through Fire and Water." — A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beresford (Emma Dunn) In this city, on Sunday, Oct 18. Mother and daughter are doing well. — George D. Parker and Charlei F. Gott- hold, well known actors, have Just completed their sensational melodrama, which Is yet un- named. They have signed contracts for Its production with Mayer & Grashelm. — Jack H. dayman Is In bis eighth week with the Lymsn Twins' "At the Races" Co., Co, and reports that the season so far has been most prosperous. — Lloyd Heuson writes that be has been engaged for tbe Famous Troubadours Co. lo do the tramp, and to understudy Salen. T. Whitney, the leading comedian. — J. 0. Stutti Notes: J. G. Stnttx's "Wss 8he To Blame" Co., Is meeting with all the success that a manager could desire. The company includes: J. G. Stuttz, George 01- ml, Leo Harman, Arthur Olml, George Rush, Joel Wlllard, Beatrice Gordon, Aggie Marlon Stuttz, Elenor Morton. Baby Lorn and Jessie Howard. Mr. Stuttz has the Southern terri- tory for this popular play, while Jed Carl- ton manages company No. 2, In tbe Northern territory. Both companies have been doing a land office business, and are booked until June, 1904. Mr. Stuttz places company No. 3 on tbe return dates, with Hex Jordon as manager. — Clarence L. Heath, manager, Is in Chi- cago, attending to business for Leroy J. French's "Mugg's Landing" companies. Mr. French Is now in St. Louis, where his com- panies are booked as different theatres. — Edna Earle Llndon, leading woman of the stock company at Sheedy's Tbeatre, and John M. Hamilton, stage director of the com- pany, were married at Taunton, Mass.. re- cently. — Notes from "A Messenger Boy" Co., Geo. D. Sweet, proprietor and manager: The com- pany remains the same, with the exception of C P. Coast, our old heavy man, having Just Joined, taking the place of L. N. Starr. Vie have been out since Aug. 4. Business has been very good, snd the show Is getting very flattering notices. We have a number pf house records to our credit in North Da- kota. We have a few more nights up here, then we take tbe new Walker circuit In Canada for twenty-four nights on a guaran- tee. The company Includes: Geo. D. Sweet, C. P. Coast, Paul Hudson, L. D. Sweet, C. B Roberts, D. C. Pinmlelgh, W. J. Mead, R h' Karrar Will Inman, Seymour Fosse, Beatrice Terry, Marie Blair, Edna Baldwin and Baby Irene. Tbe band and orchestra are a feat- ure. We have our troubles getting Thu Old Rblublb, but we menage to get from three to five most every week. — Emma Slegel, who has been playing In Taudevlle, Joins Gus. Bill's "Alphorise and Geston" Co. as principal soubrette. «nCZ P xu t l , i er . SB,H t, wr U es tnat the Wilson Ten Mgbts In a Bar Boom" Co. has been going a remarkable business In New York Stale, and is giving good satisfaction. Although the company had no bookings, man- agers have sent in open time sufficient to fill the aeasoa In good houses. J. Boss Wilson, the owner and manager, has provided an en- tirely new scenic outfit since the tour opened, and has enlarged both the band and orchesl & ^ e .L lt f le ^ l,80n cnlldren are making a hit with their singing, and Henrietta WilSon Is earning praise In every city for her clever work as Vehltable. We recently purchased more than a ton of paper and printing ma- lerlal. which was used by Mr. WIlBon last winter on tbe Pacific coast tour of the com- pany, then owned by Mr. McPbee. Prof Davenport e concert band and Prof. Burton's orchestra are playing a fine line of classical and popular music and both are features of the show. Judging from present business the aeason will run until late In May. ., ~~ N ?I ca „ from George Fawcctt's Attrac- tions : Mr. Fawcett Intends to go out Just be- fore the holidays for a brief tour In a ma£ niflcent revival of "Othello." He will be seen principally in tbe Southern territory, where he Is moat widely known, the tour opening at (Newport *<«»». In a recent production of this famous trsgedy at Chase's, In Baltl- Jl°re. the homo theatre of this organization Mr. Fawcett scored a tremendous BucceBS as the Moor. He will carry a company of Borne forty people and all the scenery. Percy rjaa- well, who Is starring In "The Favor of the Queen, under tbe management of Mr Faw- cett. hnr< thus far met with a remarkable suc- cess. This is tbe second George Fawcett prlre play, and has attracted national atten- tion both ns a literary production and as a novelty, In that it Is written about the first Sroductlon of "Romeo and Juliet" and Intro- uces V, illlam Shikespesre as a character In tne play. Walter Seymour, formerly leadlna man with "When Knighthood Was I* E. lower .'. ]? B0W * member of the George rawcett Co., permanently playing Chase's, — Fred T. Whlpp hss resigned his position as treasurer of Chatterton's opera houae at Springfield, III. Mr. Whlpp will be the man- ager of the new opera house that Is soon to be erected on the old Talace Hotel site In that city. — Ksthryn Kidder closed Oct, IT. Tweaty Boars to Chicago. The_trsln on the New York Central and Lake Shore, making the 980 miles between New York and Chicago dally In twenty hours. 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