The New York Clipper (February 1908)

m\ M ".-' • -V . I 8$ %. i : .? MM x"i II 141, fffl HA ■', Eg? IP ejx»*f '(J:' '> , ' MP 1410 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. .FEBBtJABY 15. i^55 Clipper^ lisedote^ Personalities anil Comments, coxcraura STIGE FOLK and Some times OTHERS BY J OSEPHINE OSLO. Joseph King, whose production of that per- ennial play, "But Lynne," U booked through ft long Hit of Eastern towns, recently re- ceived ft postal card from an enterprising proprietor of one of the "opry" house* where hla company waa to play. Evidently the local manager la a man of several occupa- tions besides looking after hla playhouse, and be purposes to make hie theatrical adver- tising cover these Interests alao. After ex- ploiting the coming attraction, "East Lynne," he adds: "Notice. I have furnished and unfurnished Lodging Booms to rent Alao a very desirable Low-down milk wagon for sale. Coming— Toymakers, Dot Karroll, Holy City." 9 B. O. Knowlea, now circuiting the New York City vaudeville houses, telle this of his friend, Bert Bhepard, whoae general clever- ness aa an entertainer la commensurate with hla rotundity—and hla girth la great Though Bhepard spends moat of hla tune In European music hatla, where he la a great favorite, he croaaea to this aide frequently. A day or two before hla return voyage to London recently, he decided to invest In a ault of clothes. Because of hla weight, alee and shape, he la obliged usually to have hla clothea made to order. On this occasion there was no time for this, ao he went Into one of the leading clothiers to purchase a.ready made suit. Going up to a salesman, Bhepard outspread hla anna with an expressive ges- ture, and with ft resigned expression on hit round face, exclaimed: "Bet you can't P* "Bet I can 1" was the unexpected reply, aa laconic aa Shepard'a declaration, and In ft few mlnutee the comedian was really well fitted. While settling hla bill he, In facetious mood, eald: "I want to.aak your advice about clothea. When I go back to England In American- made clothea, they guy me; when I come here attired in London styles, they alao guy me. Now, under those conditions, what la ft man to do 7" "Stay on the steamer," was the reply of the salesman. In the same humorous way that the question was put t Knowlea relates an experience of his recent Australian tour, where he paid "collect" chargea on • telegram with considerable re- luctance, A part of hla bill at thla time In- cluded one of hla humorous and Instructive lectures, with moving pictures, similar to the course which he la to deliver at an early date at the Carnegie Lyceum. Those who have-played In Australia are aware of the fact that the best theatrical business Is done on the evenings of the days upon which race meetings are held. Conse- quently performers book for those dates, If possible. Knowlea, wishing to play a three night stand, which he had been told was open. In one of these towns, sent ft local man ahead for Information concerning the house. Thla was In order to ship on a screen and other appliances of a else to suit the place. It had been understood that the man was to tele- graph back the necessary Information. A day later a telegram was received by Knowlea, and one In a similar situation can Imagine hla disgust at being obliged to pay for the number of words—particularly the last two. It read as follows: "Kent, 10 pounds; capacity, 950; popula- tion, 2,000; 10,000 during the races; length of stage, 80 feet; depth, 20 feet; height of proscenium opening, 18 feet; datea filled." The last Item, which rounded up the long, unnecessary sentence, took away Enowles' breath for an Instant, making him exclaim: "I bet I felt that 1" Later he found that Dan Barry, a> great favorite in Australia, bad assured the coveted date. The next man he sent on a like errand he distinctly instructed not to wire particulars unless the date was open. Often It Is the player or the alnger that makea a play or ft song ft success. Then ■gain, It la the play or the song that un- expectedly carries the performer from an insignificant position on the bill, directly to the top. An Instance Illustrating thla happened last week to Eugenia Barker, while making good her booking on the Majestic circuit Mlis Barker, who though most excellent in her line of work, failed to reach the top line on the programmes—that goal for which all vaudevllllana aim. However, her ambition waa gratified last week, and all through • song composed by Caro Roma, the gifted California writer. Caro Roma, who was prima donna at one time at the San Francisco Tlvoll, la the com- poser of more than a hundred popular songs. Her last song waa written under very trying circumstances. The previous days had been full of suspense and anguish concerning rela- tives who had gone through the earthquake- Ore In 8an Francisco, and anxiety concerning her own personal losses thereby. Besides, she was weary and worn out from her arduous rehearsals of "Mexicans," produced a little later by the 8huberts. In addition, two or three kinds of bad news were received by letter that same day. Some Southern friends dropped In upon her at tier cosy studio, and found her In tears, the usual culmination of feminine wees. One of them, cognisant Of all Roma's heart- breaking experiences, patted her shoulder, end in tones reminiscent of the warm, sunny South, said consolingly: "Don't you mind It, Honey, It all ends right" Ber Instinct fer good things pertaining to her art caught at this sympathetic exclamation, and quickly drying her tears, replied: "That's so, everything always does end right; besides, I'm not living* up to my phlh osophy .when I sink under troubles. You've given m« an' idea for a song that I'll work out this very night" In speaking about the song, the sentiment and melody of which goes straight to the heart and emotion of the always Impressiou- able vaudeville audiences, Roma says: "I'm glad I was In trouble, for It resulted In my good fortune -with the song, which wouldn't have been written If I bad been gay and happy at the time." ' The titles of several comic operas and mu- sical comedies night be died ss examples where a more easily pronounced name would have added to Its popularity, and In some cases prevented failure. They need not be specified here, however, as this la not a column oi criticism. Only recently. In the bearing of the writer, occurred an Illustration of this very point One man said to another: "What theatre shall we go to to-night?" His friend turned to the theatre advertise- ments of his paper and began reading off the list of effractions. When he came to one of them, the title of ft musical comedy, tie stumbled a bit at it, for It was possible to pronounce it two or three different ways. He had never heard the word pronounced, and not earing to show his ignorance of the cor- rect way, passed over the uncommon word and suggested 'The Merry Widow," which was more easily comprehended. This point concerning titles evidently has struck Arnold Daly. In speaking of the suc- cess of Mary Garden, Id Hammerstela's pro- duction of "Louise," an acquaintance said to the actor: "I'm glad that the opera, 'Louise,' is a success." "Besides the attraction of Miss Garden's work," said Daly, to reply, "la the fact that the opera bss a name that can be pro- nounced." « i > CHICAGO LETTER ADDITIONAL. ArxniuiB.— Will Bossiter, the Chicago publisher, has refitted bis suite of offices In the Grand Opera House Block in. Mission furniture, and they present a very handsome appearance. Harry L. Newton and Hamp- ton Durand are In charge of them,- as here- tofore. .. .Jack .Dresdner was a recent caller and stated that he was booked solid In bis monologue and Impersonations through the South by WWUm Do Vrles, and will leave for that vicinity Feb. 1 Harry L. New- ton was a caller 27, end stated that he and his partner, Hampton Duraad, had been very successful of late, and that they have one or two more surprises which they will spring on the unsuspecting public In a short time in the nature of original Ideas In song writ- ing WUI Bossiter states that Ms Pu»h Cart, the little publication which appeared for the second time a week or so ago, is meet- ing with great favor Pauline De Vera Lltteral will be teen for the first time on any stage at .the Grand, Hammond, Ind., Feb. 10, in her new vaudeville act, "Love's Antidote," and will th'jn work around Chi- cago for a few weeks, following which she will lake the act Boutii lira Ost, mother of Diane Ost, was a recent caller, and stated that her daughter had lust closed a success- ful engagement with May Hoamer, In "The Two Orphans," In which she had played Henrtette, and had Joined the EdsBll-Wln- throp Stock Co. at Balem, O., 20, to play leads. Miss Ost Is only sixteen years of age but is remarkably clever, and has climbed rapidly to the top. Her mother has 8ut aside her business Interests to look after le welfare of her daughter The Press Club gave a luncheon in the clubrooms 28, In honor of Booth Tarklngton. co-author of "The Man From Homo," which was most successful and was attended by about three hundred people, including members and their friends. The guest of honor made a delight- ful speech, at did also George Ado and Wil- bur D. Nesblt, while the speech of Will Hodge, the star of "The Man From Home," was one continuous roar of laughter, wind- ing up with a most beautiful tribute to the honored guest Among other people of the theatrical profession who A-crc present were: James J. Brady, Ouy V. Steeley, George S. Wood, Alonxo P. Daniels and John T. Prince Jr., representing The New Yobk Clipper. The affair will do memorable from the fact that wit and good humor flowed profusely, and was ably started and upheld by Richard C Little, president o>f the club, and that no luncheon which this clever club has ever given has been more successful In every respect While "The Gambler of the West" Co. was playing at the Calumet The- atre last week a fire started, which threat- ened to destroy the theatre. Towards the end of the performance Hattie Carmontelle, a member of the company, spoke to stage hands, saying she emellea eraoke, but they IH1UIA BUJ1UBJ BUC bUIUlVU OU1VB.C, UUt bUBJT thought not It Is supposed that the Are was started by a shot tired during the play, and that a portion of a gun wad o truck up in the files. The fire was discovered about 4 a. si. 2D, and though some of the scenery of the company was destroyed, the performance was given at the matinee nnd at night None of the costumes were destroyed, though como were badly damaged by water. Mr. Rich is business manager of the company Miss Carlta writes from Progresso, Yucatan, under date of Jan. 10, that she and ber partner were to sail from there 23, for Mexico and* Mexico City, where they would tako up their bookings, but bad no Idea "when they would return North Daly and O'Brien write that they closed with "A Romance In Ire- land" Co., Feb. 1, and return to vaudeville, in which they are booked solid. They form one of the best known dancing acts In this end of the profession, and have splendid en- gagements. .... .Eugene Wellington has been appointed general manager of the Gregory Fireworks Co., with offices located at 115 Dearborn Street, and is rapidly recovering from his recent Illness and meeting many old friends, who are congratulating him on his recovery George S. Wilson, of the Mu- sical Wilsons, who form the feature act frith the Monarch Stock Co., writes that they opened in Owensboro, Ky., to splendid busi- ness, and followed It up through the week, la spite of the hard tlmca. The present reper- tory Includes: "Thelma." "Cowboy and the Girl," "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Why He Deserted Her," "Daughter of the Regiment," "What a Woman Can Do" and "A Hero of the Hills." They broke all records for stock companies In that town. De writes that he and his wife are working his wife's sister, Lynn Babb, Into the big musical act which they give so successfully, The company played Morganfleld, Ky., -week of Feb. S, with Cairo, III., to follow Walter McCullough writes from. Ban Francisco that be la still "hitting 'em hard" out on the coast, with hla "The Absinthe Fiend," In which he does a remarkably clever piece of tragic acting, and la the featuro of every bill, tie expects to work East soon, and will be In Chicago In about two month A. W. "Jack" Bills writes from London that he left for that city In December, from New York, to join "The Bquaw Man' 1 Co., which waa rehearsing, for the London production, and that be and his wife have been treated splendidly there. The piece baa met with great success to that city, under the title of "The White Man," and Mr. Ellis hss shared in the success by his good Srtlng.. \.. Frans Reiner's Original ■ Tyrolean tngers ibid Dancers have been meeting with great success through this section of; the country; and have a moat unique and pleas- ing musical act hi which fourteen people ere employed. The costumes and the dancing are of the Tyrolean Idea, and are very attractive. A. Mllo Bennett, the theatrical agent, was married last week to Ethel Patterson, Day, of Boston, who is a student st ft dra- matic school in this city. Mr. Bennett and hla wife, Arllne Hlibum Bennett, were re- cently divorced Maggie Mlnott, one of the smallest midgets In. the world, died week before last, at tho home of. her sister. Ida M Weldon, 6007 Lafayette Avenue, death being due to organic trouble Donald Robert- son will produce Glacosa's "As tho Leaves," retj shortly. His success in Gogol's "The Inspector" ban been marked Mort H. Singer, manager of the La Salle Theatre, and who Is building the new Princess The- atre, on Clark Street Dear Jackson Boule- vard, was in New York this week, engaging people for the stock company wblch will bold forth at the new house In the Fall The the- atre la being built In good style, and much of the Iron and cement work has been done. ......H. H. Frazee has purchased the road rights of "A Knight for a Day," and will open his season with It at the Century, St Louis, March 1. Mr. Frazee has severs! other atractlons on the road, and commenc- ing May 1, James J. Corbett comes under bis management Nance O'Neill and McKee Rankin are among the coming vaudeville numbers at the Majestic LAST CALL! THE 5511 ANNIVERSARY NUMBER If THE NEW YORK CLIPPER WUI ba build en FEBRUARY 22,1908, With ■ Handsome Engraved Cover Design. As usual, it will be sold at the regular price of Ten Cents per copy, thus insuring a large circula- tion. No Increase will be made in the advertising rates. RATE 81 ISJ.80 per Latest, single eolsuna. 28 lines, $6.oo; SO lines, f 10.00; loo lines, 116.00. Payable In advance. Address all communications to THE NEW YORK CUPPER, 47 W. 28th Street, New York, u. 8. A. LAST FORM CL08E8 MONDAY, FEB. 17. . ■P»rj<.df.jMiieti. — — sn* — Nona rtou Anoell's. Co median a. Jack Emerson, manager.—As usual, we are get; ting our share of the money. Business la* been uniformly good all season, though the last few weeks have been exceptionallygood end a surprise to the management CfuTNys Joined for principal comedy and established himself a favorite at once. The roster: Jack Emerson, manager; Harry Billings, Cliff Nye, Itobt. Hazlett, Everett Barnes.- Joe Peters, Nat Johnson, Violet LeClear, Blanche-Hen- son, Camilla Gordon, Anna Scott We spent Christmas at Pauls Valley, Okla., where ca- pacity business ruled all week. Many beauti- ful presents were exchanged, the tree being loaded. J. K. Cogobhall writes: "After closing a sixteen weeks' engagement with The Two Macs' at Marsballtown, la., Dec 24, I left for my home, wbere I arrived just to time to participate In a pleasant Christmas din- ner. I received many handsome and useful gifts. After spending a very pleasant week with my mother, I;Joined Trousdale Bros.' Stock Co. at Spencer. la., Jan. 1. The Troua- dales are exceptionally good people to work for and the company is first class in every detail." . ' a A. Clabkb, of the De Pew-Bdrdette Stock Company, who was compelled to close last August on, account of serious Illness, will soon resume his position as agent with that organization. Mr. Clarke is at present under the care of a physician, at Union City, Indiana. Dick Bobanko announces that he will star next season to Mary Alice Cerlllo's new play, entitled "The Silent Violin," under the man- agement of the National Amusement Com- pany. The company will open early in August, and go to the coast Helen Mionon recently received intelli- gence at her home at St Paul, Minn., an- nouncing the death of her father In Europe. Wallie Mack, business manager of the Murrny-BosteU Stock, supporting Marie Bos- tell, eoubrette, and Pete Murray, singing comedian, informs us that hla company la' playing to banner business. At Concord; N. H.,, they opened to a packed house. Al- though business conditions through the country have compelled many attractions to close, thla company Is getting by with fly- ing colore. The company throughout is ex- ceptionally good, with six high class vaude- ville acts, headed by the popular favorlt Marie Bosteli and Pete Murray. Boater follows: Marie Bosteli, Dorothy Pembroke, Margaret Ferris, Emma Bates, Jack Warner, Chas. Rondeau, Balph Santos, Lawrence Jen- kins, Will 8. Lear, John J. O'Donnell, P. H. Murray, manager; Wallie Mack, business manager; Will B. Lear, stage manager; Chas. Collins, electrician and motion picture oper- ator. •. G. Steed Flindebu has closed • five hun- dred nights' engagement ss heavy and stage manager with "The Belle Of Japan," hla original creation. He has joined Jed Clar- ton to play leads and atage manage "Was She to Blame;" Cp. ? J. W. West, buslnsea manager of the Florence Gayle Co., writes;- "fhlrty-eeven companies have closed in Texas and Louisi- ana, but this strong company is doing a very good business,' with, the following people: B. Bozeman,y%-W ; W*st, Jack tockwood, Alnn Elmore, Frank Gavin,- Owen Cartello, Geo. Warren, Bert BenedTctT Steve Reed, Jim Daniels, Archie Moore, Balph Martin, I'. B. Wilson, Helny Lobberect, Florence Gayle, Edna Foy, Mamie Dcbarr, Madge Mar- tin, Heffner Sisters. This is one of the strongest three nlghters in the Booth, with a real band and orchestra, headed by Archie Moore, aa musical director." Notes feom "The Scour's Revenge" Co. —We are playing to a fine business. The executive staff la: Geo. MlUener, sole own- er and proprietor; Starr G. Plxley, business manager; Edward BUcy, stage director: Rob- ert Errlckson, etago manager; Paul Oliver, musical director; John Matlson, master of properties; Geo. Taylor, master mechanic. Company: Eugene Webber, Edward iUley, Robert Errlckson, Paul Oliver!, Eugcno Mer- rill, Willie McConnoll, Geo. Ferret, Jack Dud- ley, Leo Palmer, James Conroy, Edith Hor- boro, Dollle Chester, Emley La. Febvre nnd Lucille Whltccllff, our leading lady. Spe- cialties are Introduced by Mr. Errickson, Miss Chester snd Mr. Oliver!. We are booked solid until the last of April. Jobh EL Bandebb, of John and Rcna San- ders, Is very ill with pleuropneumonia, at the Imperial Hotel, Niagara Foils, N. Y., whero Mrs. Sanders was obliged to leave htm. Tbey are both members of Frank Burt'a "Lena Rivers" Co. Thb Veddeob, Bert and May. write that they are In their fourth week with the Goodwin Stock company, playing through the South to good business, Bert Vedderls musical director, and his wife Is playing parts 7 And doing her specialties. Rosteb or I. N. Bmojfson*s "Lost UfJMiw Yobki;- C9~I. N. Bronso^ inanageri A, B. Bellows, stage manager; L. E. Aton, advance Martin Bog , musical director;. arid the Bfibw Is better snd stronger wan ever. We fcaye made ft few changes since Christmas, i-rank B. Dore and Erna Steet, late of the Monark Stock Co., replacing Mau- rico Wblsh and wife: Edith O'Reilly, for eoubrette, late of "A Son of Best" Co., re- placing Lillian Montrose; Alice Hawley, late of "The Heart of Chicago," for tho part Of tho blind woman. Many new specialties hate been added. We are playing come Stair & Havlln time, and the show Is giving good results. Wo opened for four nights at Bay City, Mich., to capacity. Martin Bowers, as tho tramp, Is receiving many press notice* on his specialty. A B. Bellows, our staga director. Is playing the leading heavy. Ar- thur Wilson and his wife, Dolly Temple, sre J laying prominent roles. Everybody is en* oyfng good health. This Is our twenty-sec- ond week out, and the show has not missed a salary day. Tub Old Reliable Is with us every week. Long may It live. Vebna Mat writes: "While playing Maggie Mason, with E. J. Carpenters 'At Cripple Creek' Co. (Enstern), I was taken 111 at Logansport, Ind. The doctors pronounced It typhoid fever, and I left Immediately for my home at Ashland, Ky., but on arrival dis- covered that I had a very malignant case of smallpox. I am recovering, nut will not go on the road again tbiB season."' Leo Dale Inqrahah, leading woman with the Walter H. Stull Co., has resigned that position, and will retire for the rest of tho season. We have been ont just twenty-two weeks, and business has been good. Cbas. E. Udell, who has been for tb* past four seasons successfcully appearing with Nat M. Wills' Co., wll close with the company next month, as Mr. Wills will dis- continue his tour to enter vaudeville. Wat. W. LAFonrr writes that he has placed several of hla plays with Darcy & Wolford, and leased his latest comedy drama, "County Court" to a well known comedian. Mr. La- point la alao closing contracts with leading Broadway managers for productions of bis new plays, "The Girl from Home," "Town Meetln' Day," "The Other Man" and "Father Gleason." in addition to directing the tour of a well known Irish actor In a new Irish ?Iay, next season, Mr. Lapotnt will have en our "Meetln' House Corner." "On the Old Plantation," "College Honor,'* "Border Bess,' 1 and his two repertory companies. Page's Players and the Van Buren Stock. Eixjab T. Nbviu.b has Joined the Ger- trude Ewtng company, for advance work. Mr. Neville was ahead of Miss Ewlng's com- pany last season. Managers Huston and Cablislx writ* from Da lb art, Tex., aa follows: "We have opened our new legitimate and vaudeville bouses at Amarlllo and Dalhart, Tex. Delia Prlngle's big company opened our new Texas Grand Theatre, at Dalhart. Jan. 21, for ft two weeks' ran. The panhandle country In Texaa is advancing In amusements, as well ss other Industries. The panicky times are not noticed In this section. Banks are pay- ing out money and shows are doing a good business. Several circus people are Winter- ing here. There are three conies of The Clippes coming to town, and tho boys fight for them." Cato S. Keith writes that he haa severed his conenctlon with the Bosabele Leslie Co. He will loin tho Cutter Stock Company at Frankfort, Ky., to play comedy and manage the stage. I'm feeling fine, thank you. Fred. Sewam>, manager of the "Too Proud to Beg" Co., writes: "Quite a remarkable demonstration' of what can be done In an emergency occurred last Friday night in Bayonne, N. J., where the Too Proud to Beg* Co. waa playing a three nights' stand. Leota .Clyde Rogers, who plays the char- acter comedy part caught such a sold in the blizzard of that day, that at seven o'clock she could not speak above a whisper, Minnie Seward was called upon and took the part, playing it on an hour's notice with- out rehearsal, almost letter perfect and no one In the audience knew that a change had been made. Miss Seward has not worked this season, owing to ber falling on the street In Chicago last August and breaking roth bonea of tier ankle, and this was the first time she has walked without a cane since then." Fcbbino-Holuan notes. —"Snug Harbor," the massive scenic production, will be launched by the above firm some time to August The play Is by Edward E. Rose, author of "David Harum" and'"Eben Hol- den." One carload of scenery, mechanical effects and properties will bo carried, as each and every setting is special, thereby making "Snug Harbor^ one of the highest class scenic productions extant It will play nothing but city time. The executive staff Is as follows: G. F. Fehrlng, manager; B. R. Holman, treasurer; L. N. Febrlng, stage manager; C. C. Fehrlng, advance represen- tative. Fannie A, BnoNnwoE Is Maying heavies and Ingenues with the Earl Burgess Co. (Geo. V. Ha 11 day, manager). This Is her second season with this company. B. T. Hazlett and wife, Blanche Hazlett are in their sixteenth week with Angell'a Comedians, No. 1 Show (Jack Emerson, manager). Both are doing leads and heavies. The company is playing to good business. Mas. Elmbb Cbomwell (May Francis), who is a patient to the Providence Hospital, Washington, D. C, recovering from an opera- tion for appendicitis, would be glad to have her friends call on her at the hospital when they are playing or passing through Wash- "jNOTBS PBOM TBS HOWABD-DOBSET CO.— This favorite attraction of the central States, win, jifter a year's absence, return to their old territory next season. An especially strong company will be secured In support of Flora Dorset, and no effort will be spared to make, this organization one of the very best of Its kind. Seven new plays have already been secured, Including three especially writ- ten for Miss Dorset Good time Is coming In rapidly, and the present outlook Is for a repe- tition of tho usual big business of this popu- lar company. Mobbis and Kbaaceb have dissolved part- nership, and Johnny Morris bas joined hands with George Morton, formerly of Morton ad Flint The new team will be known as Morris and Morton, and will finlah the sea- son with tho Dainty Duchess Company. J. Blmeb GniMM la musical director of the Indiana, the only English speaking vaude- ville theatre In Havana, Cuba. . Harm Feldman, elnglng and dancing comedian, formerly of Feldman and Ball, la now working'alone, and .Is In his seventh week with the Grahome Stock Co., doing the ?rinclpal comedy, and introducing his eccen- rlc dancing novelties, wblch, he informs us, are a big hit through New York State, where the company Is now touring to a nice busi- ness. Next season he will have a brand new grotesque dancing act Lew Gleason, manager tor the HoIltoEe- worth Twins Co. (Myrtle and Maude), writes: "We have Just closed a two weeks' engagement at Lake Charles, La., playing to a capacity business, after a five weeks' engagement over the Erllsh Bros. A Coleman circuit where the twins made good. They expect to put in tho Summer In the Bast and Eastern South.'*. Maude Adams and her company have be- gun rebearsalB of Shakespeare's "Tatting of the Shrew," the play selected by Chas. Erohman for Miss Adams' appearances be- fore the faculty of Harvard University next June. Noras rsoM Huae N. Morgan's "Musi.--- Wlssrd of WsU Street- company No. ?.—S-'. opened our season after the holiday lav '■ of ten days at Staunton, III., to capaci business.''and the show went so well that t Iocs! manager prevailed upon Manager M-J- gan to play a return date the following 8u day, which we did, to a turnaway business a blinding Bnowatorm. We have all of t:' < principals which opened the season March • 1007, and have been continuously on > ■ road, with the exception of a short lav- occasioned by Illness. We never fall to -- - eclve the highest endorsement of both t local management and tho theatregolng p- He, who pronounce our play one of the brleL eat comedies ever seen In the different cltl ■ we visit, also that we have one of the ver.- beat singing shows' on the road. We in;- - duce fifteen musical numbers with the ve-: beat wardrobe that money can secure Ri ter: Quae N. Morgan, sole owner and man... ger; George A. Powers, business manage- Oliver Kigbt, stage manager; W. W. Rus- sell, musical director; Karl Simpson, elec- trician; Mearl Hatton, carpenter; Mrs, Bes- sie F. Morgan, Louise Powers, Buth Fletcher Ted Rhetoheart, Alice Glllman, Nina Frato Haiel Stone, Pearl James, Mrs. W. W. Rus- sell, snd the Ideal Beauty chorus. We have some of the very best time booked, and wll 1 remain out all Bummer, the same aa last year, playing the Thousand Island coun- try, and spending our spare time fishing and hunting. We ore all great admirers of Tan Old Reliable, and the greatest excitement la caused by Its arrival, which happens as regular as publication day cornea around. Esanklin Stock Co. Notes. —We are still doing our usual big business at the old stand panic or no panic. The new State (Okla- homa) Is "all to the merry," and the weaker organizations having succumbed to the In- evitable "survival of the fittest," we and one or two other "strong ones," are In pos- session of a fertile field. As we never close, -the number of our "weeks out" Is loat In the haty past but all are well end happy, and, as was proved by the little supper and pres- entation of a handsome gold mounted meer- schaum pipe to our popular manager, Mr. Lasserre, on his birthday anniversary yester- day (Bunday), we-stand united for business and for pleasure. Roster: Myron Alvldo and EL J. Lasserre, managers and proprietors; Wm. A. Duncan and Edythe Marlon Bryan, featured leads; Oswald Roberts, heavies; tJeulab Monroe, CoraLto Cllxton, Helen Jewell, Beatrix Farwell, Harry Wilson, Fred R. Wsscher, Chas. Dozler, Fred Carsteos and Will Jay Peters. We are booked solid till May 1 In Oklahoma and Texas, and are then figuring on the best park time in those States, for the Summer. We receive The Old Re- liable every week (much better late than never), and rest assured it Is a welcome visitor. Pebcb R. Bentons has engaged Josie Will- lams, late of the "Are You a Mason?" com- pany, for the part of Wlddy O'Melley, in "A Cowboy's Girl. 1 ' The engagement was made through Jsy Packard's office. - The Obioinal Vebnon Stock Co.. with Cora Dean as the star and vaudeville fea- ture, headed by Mme. Leon's ponies, con'ist- jng of eigbt misses In singing and dancing specialties, opened Feb. 8. B. B. .Vernon, who first organized the company, will act as manager, having closed with the "Dorothy Vernon of Hadaon Hall" company, which he managed for Ernest Bblpman. WALTEB BTEBltAN AND GlLBEIT ROSEN- wald have bought the BIJou Theatre, in Laa Vegas, New Mexico. Joxia Sandebson, who has been ill with typhoid fever, is now entirely recovered, and has resumed her part of Peggy, in Charles Frohman's production of "The Dairy- maids." Tub bublbsqcb on "The Merry Widow," recently performed at the Lambs Club, has been introduced with success by Tom Wise end Will West Into "Miss Hook of Hol- land," at the Criterion Theatre. Tatlob Lovelace was called borne sud- denly on account of the death of ber father, John Boutledge, at San Antonio, Tex. He died before she reached home. Chab. J. Laumses Is now with the Myrkle-Harder Co., after twenty weeks with "what Happened to Jones," playing Prof. Goodiey. Dbuobest Comedy Co. Nona.—Bob and Ona Demorest received a box of ripe straw- berries from their Florida borne. Jan. 27, while playing at Concord, N. C Boater; Robert Demorest, manager; Ona Demorest, Jas. P. Murphy, agent; Alfred Williams, Vic- tor Walker, Katie Williams, Harry Newcomb, Mary Walker, Jas. B. McNamee, George H. Galley, Rose Chester, Dick Lewis. Billy Ches- ter, and Baby Robert. In spite of hard times, we have bad but two losing weeks to thirty- four, since opening last June, to Borne. Gs. Sbibebt and Lindlet write from Vallejo, Cal.: "We are here In stock, after three months In Fresno and seven weeks to Eureka. Tee Clippeb Is more welcome ont here, where every one Is a stranger to us, than it ever was to the East." Jebsid Ebnest, wife of Harry Ernest, man- ager of the Quaker City Quartette, has Joined John and Emma Ray company, this being her second season with the company. Axtbed Aldbidqb played the part of Wm. Crane, the Juvenile, In "A Bace Across the Continent," at the American Theatre, New York, week of 27-Feb. 1. Through a mis- take, Chas. F. Danforth's name was on the Brogramme. Mr. Aldridge has been playing ae part for several weeks. Thb attbaction known as Hales "Rip Van Winkle" Co., has been sold to C. A. Morrell and 8. W. Nlckerson. Noras fbom B. W. Fraser'a "Lost In the Hills" Co., supporting Ira Richards.—We have been doing an excellent business through IUlonls and Iowa, and many return dates have already been booked. The Old Beli- ablb Is received and read by all members. Our complete roster follows: K. W. Fraser, proprietor snd manager; Ira Richards, Andna Fraser, Lola Everhart, Mrs. R. W. Fraser, Horace B. Atkinson, Richard Bo- sanko, Edward McKlernan, John B. Gill. J. A. McCroskey, Msster James Fraser. and Cesar, the mascot Tbeo. Anderson will re- place enr former agent Mr. Blehl, Feb. 1. w»» 110SE LA HABTD. On the front page of this Issue appears the picture of Rose La Harte, the prima donna o* the Hippodrome, who has probably ap- ? eared more times continuously to New York lian any other woman on the stage. This la her second season at the big playhouse, and for eight months each of these years she bas appeared twice a day, never missing a per- formance. She Is one of the most popular principals that bas ever belonged to the Hip- Sodrome company. Miss La Harte Is a na- ive' of Cincinnati. She made her debut at the Hippodrome In "A Society Circus," » which she played the part of Lady Volumnla. In this piece she Introduced and put Into im- mediate favor the well remembered song, "The Lanehing School." The next sesson Miss La Harte originated the part of Margot, In "Neptuno's Daughter," in which her popu- lar song hit was ^Tho Angclus." This ses- son she created the part of Lady Gay Spanker, In "Lady Gay's Garden Party.' the rouElcal melange now a part of the Hippo- drome's big bill. Mies La Harte Is a statu- esque brunette of strlklne: beauty. She has a ewcet soprano voice, with remarkable carry- ing powers In the big auditorium to wblch sue NOTICE . UAISmnm P'OT TJBBI la «*• real- Insr pmsrtrs *f THB CLIPPER will »♦ Inserted at these prlecai . Ilntjl* Oolstssa _§*-S2 Doable Colsjsext........ fl*<M