The New York Clipper (October 1904)

800 THE new;yoek clipper. October 22. CHAS. t r»AUkTJ3u: This is to certify that CHAS. K. CHAMPLIN and his Stock Ccmpany played my theatre the w eelc of Oct 3, 1904, and BROKE ALL RECORDS for week's business ever done here by a repertoire company. HUNDREDS WERE TURNED AWAY from several performances, unable to get even standing room. I have played almost every repertoire attraction that tours New England, and I can truthfully say that the CHAS. K. CHAMPLIN STOCK COMPANY is by far the strongest and best repertoire organi2ation that has ever played in this city.—FRED A. SHEAR, Manager Taylor Opera House, Danbury, Conn. ly Company hag been oat HIRE weeks this season, and this is the FOUBTH House Record for week's bnslnegs.»-CHAS. K. CHAMPLIN. OUR LONDON LETTER. (FBOM ODX OWN COBBE8FONDXHT.) Clipper Bureau, 48 Crnnbourne Street, Leicester Square, London, W. O. Oct 8. "Hit Majesty's Servant," a romantic play. In four acta, by Sarah Barnwell Elliott and Hand Hosford, received its first production last night at the Imperial Theatre. The new play opens with a charming scene, represent- ing Boicobel Wood, where the king Is seen escaping from the Cromwellians by climb- ing up an oak tree, History Is adhered to for a time, but afterwards fiction steps In to concoct material for a love story. The king's fortunes are mixed up In a strange way with the adventures of Mohun, an actor, and his lady love. It is rather bard to fol- low the complicated story as unfolded In tbe four long acts. In the course of which Crom- welllana and Cavaliers come and go with no great Influence upon tbe current of the story. What remains clear amidst the mass of de- tail Is the persistent pursuit of the unhappy monarch. Mohun, for some unexplained reason, Is closely associated with the fortunes of the king, aided In bis schemes by a wo- man who loves him. He does not return her affection. Out of revenge she plots his de- struction. This leads to a lot of buttling adventures, In which tbe hero, now Colonel Mohun. tabes a prominent part and emerges triumphantly from every attempt upon bis life. By nn artifice the king Is enticed to Holland House, where Cromwell's soldiers arrive suddenly, but a secret panel In found nnd the king escapes once more. As all ro- mantic plays end bapply, this Is no exception. nnd In the last scene tbe king It restored and l ho lovers united. From tbe first tbere was ilttlo doubt of the success of tbe piece, not- withstanding Ita disjointed and weak con- Btruct'on. ft has no pretentions to literary merit and Its rather crude devices are apt to provoke a smile. But It baa a hustling tort of action which seemed to please the audi- ence. Lewis Walter plays the part of the hero, Mohun, with all the grace and boldness of a Dumas bero. Tbe builders of tbe play are Americans. Mrs. Brown Potter has promptly and with courage accepted tbe verdict of the critics and first night audience with regard to "The Golden Light." which was produced at the Bavoy on Thursday night of last week. Tbe piece was withdrawn on the following Saturday night, and aa Mrs. Potter Is not prepared with another play she brought her season to a close with this three nights run. It It understood that In spite of tbe abort notice given to tbe company, everyone has been treated In a satisfactory manner. It Is possible that Mra. Potter may now accept tbe offer made to ber some time ago by V. P. Proctor, of New Vork, to appear at his houses. An enormous salary was mentioned at tbe time. Other ploys that have bad short runs tbla year are: "Love's Carnival," 8t. James', four performances; "Who's Who?" Savoy, seven performances, and "Tbe Sword of tbe King," Wyndham's, eight per- formances. Seymour nicks and Ivan Caryl! are writ- ing a new musical comedy, which, when finished, will succeed "The Earl and tbe Girl," at the Lyric. Bcerbohm Tree will give, on Oct. 25, a special matinee of "Trilby," at His Majes- ty's Theatre, for the benefit of the Actors' Benevolent Fund. Fred Terry and Julia Nellson have signed contracts for tbe production by them In this country of "Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall," Wblcb Is an American success. Although Henry Irving made bis first ap- pearance on tbe stage In a theatre known at the Old Lyceum, at Sunderland, he has never visited that town since. He will play a three days' engagement tbere In October and the occasion will be a noteworthy one in tbe history of tbe town. Frank Curton hat arranged for George it. 61ms end Cecil Raleigh to collaborate once again after a long separation, and they are to write a musical comedy for production at the Strand next Easter, orposslbly later. Tbe music will be by Howard Talbot, who was re- sponsible for the score of "A Chinese Honey- moon." Much Interest Is attached to the production of Mr. Plnero'a new play at Wyndham's Theatre next Wednesday night. It It entitled "A Wife Without a Smile/' and Is officially described as "a comedy In disguise," In three acts, which Indicate a striking departure from Mr. Plnero's later style. The management it responsible for the following notice which Is rather odd: "As It is quite uncertain at what point, If at any, tbe Interest In tbla piece commences, the audience It respectfully requested to be seated at tbe rise of the cur tain." Eleanor rtobson has made such a personal hit in "Merely Mary Ann" that ber engage- ment has be™ extended to December. In order to extend her London sojourn, an en- gagement nt the Powers Theatre, Chicago, had to be canceled. Charles Cartwrlgnt, who had one of the principal parts In tbe comedy, hat left the company and will soon return to the United States. Last Monday night, at the Kennlngton Theatre. Olga Notlicraole appeared for the first time In London as Paula, In "Tbe Second Mrs. Tanquerny." She It also play- ing "Bapho" and "Maitda." It la stated that '"The Schoolgirl" Co., now playing In New Vork, and which was tucb a London succcts, will be taken to the Paris Renaissance next March. Marie Tempest It to have a Sanson at the Criterion at the close of the run of "The Duke of Killlcrankle," which waa trans- ferred from Wyndham's to that house on Monday lait. Miss Tempest originally in- tended to nppcnr nt the Avenne, after her successful American tour, but she was per- suaded to postpone her season until she could secure a comedy house like the Cri- terion. It is understood that her opening p'ece will be "The Freedom of Suzanne," a comedy, by her husband, Cosmo Gordon Lennox. "Viimn" It the title of a new play to be produced at the Queen's, Manchester, next Monday by Mra. Lewis Waller. It wts writ- ten by M. Pierre Berton, who wrote "Zais," and the scones are laid In Russia. "The Prayer of the Sword," at tbe Adel- phl, has been compressed Into four acts, and now playa much brisker and closer than on the first night. A great many who criticised the plav very severely on the opening have changed their opinion and now think there thing to ft "SMILES" ATOOTH MAKEUP!) Temporary Ivory Finish for Gold and Dlicolortd Tooth. No Acid. War ranted absolutely harmless. Applies Quickly. fides Immediately. Removes Easily. Mailed, postpaid,$1 BARRA SMITH. Pr* 881 W. 48d Street, New York, K.T. Patent Allowed. rovk *..' i Teeth *" AND-.. sJ5 "Smile"* * A conference of tbe Francalse Alliance was held In London recently and an Interesting lecture on "Le Theatre de Demaln" ("The Theatre of Tomorrow") waa given. The lec- turer lightly, but comprehensively sketched the past and present position of tbe French drama, but drew a' rather gloomy picture of up to date French dramatic art, with Its li- cence of thought and depravation of morals. He pointed out bow the sentlmentallsm of an earlier generation bad died out, yet he ac- knowledged that the "theatre of tomorrow" would nevertheless be that of yesterday, see- ing that the passions and emotions that the stage depicts are always tbe same, whatever the epoch of tbe dramaturgy. He proclaimed the needs of a wider and more humane out- look in tbe drama of the future, and repeat- edly expressed bis sincere conviction that tbe "theatre of tomorrow" would take Its place as a great social factor; a strong and deter- mining Influence in tbe life of the people. The respective popularity of well known operas among residents In one of the suburb! of London It shown by the following ballot taken by the management of the Richmond Theatre: "Yeoman, of tbe Guard," 958; "Mi- kado," 846; "Gondoliers," 817: "Patience," 801; "Princess Ida," 824; "Iolanthe," 818, and "H. M. 8. Pinafore," 608. Kate Hardten, who was the New Orleant girl in tbe song of tbe cities, In "Tbe Prince of Pilsen," did not return to America with that company. She la having a sketch writ- ten for ber, to appear In the London music halla. The Two Bees have Just started upon an- other circuit of the Stoll tour. Hart and Leo finish a long and successful engagement upon the Most tour at the Em- pire, Birmingham. Billy Gould tailed for South Africa last Saturday to play a four months' engage- ment In that country. Lizzie B. Raymond is at the Tlvoll, Cape Town, and Is a big card. Jordan and Harvey returned from America laat Weduetday and open In a fortnight a provincial circuit. They had a pleasant trip over and are devoting their spare time in looking over the otber American performers who are here. Mason and Keeler are at Shepherd's Bush this week and week after next they are booked for an ocean trip. They return to America to fill contracts made some time ago. Harry Stewart has severed bis connection wltb the Adonis trio and Is now working alone. A three years' booking shows what the playgoers think of him. The following Americana appeared at the first dinner of tbe season at the National Sporting Club last Thursday night: Johnnie Qulgley, Jessie Merrllles, Jlmmle Sullivan, John Callan, formerly of the Electric Three, and Anreuameyer, the cowboy. Gllllban and Murray sailed for New York Yesterday on the Arabic They did well In be music halls but got homesick. Heeley and Meeley, who have been here for some time, are to sail shortly for Amer- ica. They caught on with their eccentric comedy and could remain for many months lo come, but believe a change in climate will be to their advantage. Eva Westcott. another member of "Tbe Prince of Pilsen'' Co., who did not return to the States with that organization, Is rehears- ing a sketch which she Is to appear In at the Palace In a few weeks. Her husband, Tom Browne, gave me an Idea of the sketch, and as It Is original and a novelty, I see no reason why It will not be a auccess. Melr and Mora are at the Canterbury this week with the Palace, Bow, to follow. Young America Quintette It at the Empire, Holloway, tbla week. Empire, New Cross, fol- lows. Tbe following members constitute tbe quintette at present: Mattie Boorum, Harry Robinson, Joe Kaufmann, Jim Nugent and Albert Lenta. Tbelr act Is a great favorite. Alt Holt, the mimic, who Is tunny on and off the stage, is billed as an added feature at the Chelsea Palace next week. Tbere are a great many English perform- ers who are billing themselves as Americans, as the latter are always sure of a good place on tbe bill and seem to carry off the honors. The deception, however, 1b quit apparent to Americans. Charles De Camo and his dog play the Hip- podrome, Hastings, next week. George II. Webster has changed tbe name of his act, "Electro," to "Zutka," and opens nt the Hippodrome for a long run on Mon- day next The new name was suggested to Mr. Webster by Frank Allen, general mana- ger of the Moss tour, and as the act Is a most mysterious one, the name Is more be- fitting. A small box, two feet long, two feet high and eighteen Inches wide It placed In the arena, and from this box there emerges a gigantic representation, In every detail, of o human Pierrot. The remarkable point about It It that the figure Is six feet four Inches in height, and the performance up- sets the theory that It Is Impossible to put "a gallon Into a halt pint pot." Thursday afternoon a huge motor car made a Journey through the city bearing the actual box so that the public might see the else. The Tosdng Austins left Australia Aug. 27 and arrived In London Oct. 8. Tbey went to Australia from Ban Francisco with Tom Nawn't company, which closed after a few weeks of unsatisfactory business. They Im- mediately booked a twelve weeks' engage merit with Harry Rlckards and made a tre- mendous hit with tbelr specialty. They In- tended to eall for America at once, but are now considering an offer for one of the big tours, which they will probably accept Carrie B. Jones, for tbe paat three tea- sons a member of the Seth Weeks' troupe, .touring England and the continent, died In tbla city on Sept. 24 and waa laid to rest ORIGINAL FEATURE FILMS: The Moonshiners. The Escaped Lunatic. The Widow and the Only Man. The Pioneers. Personal. Battle of the Yalu. Great Train Robbery. The Strike. Indians and Cowboys. Annie's Love Story. Christopher Columbus. 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Whistling Tom Brown, after playing In Paris for four weeks, Is back again at the Empire, this time for an Indefinite period. He reports meeting with big success In the ftay rfty and It Is needless to say that he a still the ssme favorite at the Empire. James Marts, of Marba and Verity, writes that they have recently returned from South Africa, where they were very successful. They are now on the Moss tour. "The Mysterious Kettle," which opened at the Hippodrome last Monday, closes tonight I understand that two or three kettle acts have thrown up the sponge. Tbe original one, "The Magic Kettle," slnunera merrily on at tbe Palace. « t» INDIANA. Indianapolis.—At English's Opera House (Ad. F. Miller, manager) "Mother Goose," Oct 8-8, did big business. "Who's Brown?" 11. 12, gave an entertaining performance, to moderate business. Eva Tanguay, in "The Sambo Girl," 18, stood them up and scored a tremendous success. Chauncey Olcott, 14, 15, Arnold Daly, In "Candida," 18. 10. 1'akk Theathe (Dickson & Talbott, mana- gers).—"The Child Wife," Sept 290ct 1, waa a new one that made good. "A Midnight Marriage," 8-5, filled the house twice "a day. "A Desperate Chance," 6-8, and "Queen of the White Slaves." 10-12. gave an artistic performance, to very big business. "Hearts Adrift" 13-15, Hector Puller's lecture, en- titled "Imprisoned in Port Arthur," 16; "Her First False 8tep" 17-10. Gbano Opera Holbe (Shafer Zlegler, man- ager).—Week of 10, Primrose, West and the Foley Bros., Hatch, Elton and Co., Reno and Richards, Agoust and Weston, Empire Comedy Four, Maxwell and Dudley Musical Klleaf, Louise Montrose and tbe bioscope filled out a good strong bill that drew capacity business. For week of 17: Marguerita 8ylvla,Four Fly- ing Dunbars, the Bully Family, Three La- ments, Bruno and Russell, Oille Young and Bro., Claudius and Corbln, Hathaway and Walton and the bioscope. Eupihs (Chas. Zimmerman, manager).— The Transatlantics gave a good, lively show week of 8, to very big business. Kentucky Belles, week of 10, did the banner week'a business of the season. A). Reeves' Co. week of 17. Nxw Ukioob Thkatm (R. B. Tharbus, manager).—Thia pretty, new vaudeville the- atre had a successful opening week of 10. Tomlisson Hall. —The Grenadier Guards' Band gave two concerts 10, to fair sized au- diences. were encored to tbe echo. Coning: "To Die at Dawn" 15 and matinee, 'Tta the Shadow of tbe Gallows" 20, "Bandy Bottom" 21, 22. Bbook (Dngan It Cahlll, managers).—The Brook It enjoying packed houses nightly and the attractions are giving the best of satis- faction. The bill this week Includes: Dot Castle, May Lawton, the Dalys, the Kurt S'sters, Margie Moore, the Two Hobos, Emma Stewart ana Perry and Prary. For week of 16: La Verne and Russell, Jeannette Mar- tello, the Sawyer Sisters, Dot Castle, the Dalys and Katie Moore. Notts.— Pawnee Bill's Wild West pitched Its tents here 8, and drew two Immense audi- ence* Marlon la to have a new high claas continuous vaudeville theatre. It w'li be called the Crystal and Is to be opened to the public on Oct 24. John Amnions, a Marlon boy, for years well and favorably known to the vaudeville world, will have charge of the new venture. ■ EvansTiiie.—At the Grand (Pedley A Bnrch, managers) Chauncey Olcott was the attraction Oct 10, and a large crowd greeted htm despite warm weather. Howard Stock Co. week of 11. "The Liberty Belles" 27, Frank Daniels, In "The Office Boy," 28; "A Girl from Dixie" 29, Amelia Bingham 81, Frederick Warde and Katherlne Kidder Nov. 1, Maude Adams 3. People's Theatbb (Pedley A Bnrch, man- agers).—Stetson's "Uncle Tom's Cabin ' gave two performances, to crowded bouses, 0, Some good specialties were introduced, Geo. Sidney played to 8. B. O. 10. "Busy Ixzy" continues to be a drawing card. "Sandy Bot- tom" had a fair sited and well pleased audi- ence 11. "Tbe Walf'H Paradise* 17. Notes. —"Why Girls Leave Home" broke all lecords for attendance at tbe People's, and play a return engagement this season Manager Pedley Is spending most of bis time ■n Owensboro, Ky., and has appointed Arthur Dunn assistant secretary and treasurer. He Is personally attending to the erection of the new $50,000 opera house. ■ Anderson,—Tbe Grand Opera House (C E. Foor, manager) has had some big suc- cesses since opening of the season, "My Old Kentucky Home," "Why Girls Leave Home" and "A Chinese Honeymoon" all playing to Sacked bouses. "At Cripple Creek*' 14, "was he to Blame" 15. Coming: Downing Co. 17, "A Breety Time" 18. '"Her First False 8tep" 20, "Buster Brown" 22. Nona.—Harry Guerrndy and C TJ. Her- bert were here ahead of their respective com- panies. "At Cripple Creek" sad "Fogg's Ferry." C. U. Finney has resigned the position of press agent with J. B. Dickson's "Humpty Dumpty. snd has taken s similar Slace with Gentry s Dog and Pony Show.... ames liefferman and Big Bert Cannon have joined Out Hill's "Hsppy Hooligan" Co. « Frankfort.—At the Btlnn (E. Lauger- brake, manager) Porter J. White, In "Faust." Marlon,—At the Indiana (E. L. Klnne- man, manager) the only attraction at tho Indiana last week was Dr. Arnold, the med- ium, who occupied tbe bouse matinee and night, Oct 0, and packed it to tbe doors at both performances. Billed: "Everyman" 18, "The Holy City" 22 and matinee. Guand (E. L. Klnneman, manager).— "Dora Thome" held the boards 7, 8, with two matinees, and was liberally patronised. Cuba Nlblo carried the name role In a very pleasing manner and was assisted by a well balanced company. "At Cripple Creek," matinee and night 11, brought out two fucked houses and gave excellent satlsfao Ion. Standing room only houses greeted "A Chtrago Tramp" 12 and matinee. 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