The New York Clipper (February 1908)

1412 THE NEW YORK OlilPPER. Fbbbuabt 15. Uaudccillc and minstrel Winins amd Cassijdb, who bars beta a feature vaudeville act with Mickey's Moving Picture and Vaudeville Co., under the man- agement of Howard Krjle, have been trans- ferred to No. 2 company, under tbe manage* roent of Geo. A. Hlckcy, opening Jan. 11 at Burlington, Vt They state that tbelr act la meeting with much favor, and Hlckcy Bros, have extended their engagement of four weeks Indefinitely. Wall* Btbvbho and wife, Mile. La Marr, announce that their family waa Increased Jan. 18 by the arrival of a baby girl. Tub Foub Bilboes ore now in their aerentb week through Pennsylvania and West Vir- ginia, and report meeting with great success. This act Is booked solid until the end of March. The Dailiis have Just closed all success- ful weeks at tbe Pastime Theatre, Atlanta, Oa., and have opened on tbe Bijou circuit for tbe Morris Vaudeville Exchange for ten consecutive weeks, playing throngs Louiii- ana, Mississippi and Texas. FRANK AMD DbLLA WILLIAMS Write that they are now In their eleventh week on the Pennsylvania circuit, and report meeting with great success with their comedy, "A Wild Night" Will and Mabel Cabpsb write: 'Our new act, '81 Perkins' Visit,' Is meeting with much success. Wo open- on the Keltn circuit on 'United Booking' time at Yonkers. N. Y. (Or- phean. Theatre;, with Boston to follow." Br>. and Max Woodwabo, "Tbe Sunburned Bubes," now farming In the Bast, write that they are meeting with great success, and are booked solid up to June, 1908. Mb. and Mas. Lew Stanlbi are now In their thirtieth consecutive week, presenting their refined, up-to-date singing act. They report making decided hits on the bills, and are booked solid until May 4, when they open on the BulllvanrConsldlno time, under the di- rection of Louis .'Incus. Crystal Bell writes that, after a suc- cessful three months' engagement with the Boston Belles Co., she has returned to vaude- ville. Bho Is now playing the Norman Jef- fries circuit of family theatres through Penn- sylvania, and reports great success In her singing, dancing and character change act Mubbay. Clayton and Lillian Daiw writs: "We have given up our vaudeville booking*, and have signed with Jacobs a. Lowrys Merry Maidens company (Western wheel) for the rest of the season, to play parts, and do on. act In the olio. We opened with the show week of Jan. 27, and are booked solid to June 1." At* B. Hutchinson reports making a btt la bis banjo act, on tbe Len Spencer, Taylor ft Co., and Boom circuits of family theatres. Geo. Van Informs us that be is playing the M. ft M. circuit through Pennsylvania and Ohio with great success. Ei.bkiit Paiton, manager of the New King Theatre, at Albla, Iowa, Is running vaude- ville, two shows a night, to combat the three moving picture shows who cut Into the regu- lar theatrical business at an alarming rate. Mr. Psyton has also adopted the same policy at his opera house In Centrevllle, and says he Is well pleased with the reaulta so far. Hs plsys Orpheum attractions. Habbis and Habbib write that they sre meeting with great success on the M. & M. circuit and are using a new act written by themselves, The act la called "The Btna- tor arid the Mud Tank Bubo." Will H. Locks writes: "While playing a three night stand engagement at Lawrence, Kan., Jan. 18-10, my brother, Henry W. Locke, mot with a serious accident. He waa out with a friend In a 'White Steamer' au- tomobile when a tire burst, wrecking the car. Botb men wero thrown out, and my brother sustained a compound fracture of the right leg just above the ankle, also being badly bruised up generally. He Immediately re- ceived tho beat of medical attention, and we brought him to our home at Mound City, Mo., whero he Is doing as well as could be expected. We closed our company imme- diately and canceled all bookings. We re- gretted very much to do this, as we bad a very happy and congenial company." Tin Hoopioaa lntorm us that they are re- hearsing a new act, entitled "The Cooked Goose," and during (he action of tho sketch tbelr comedy musical act will bo Introduced. They bavo good bookings In the principal vaudeville houses of the South and West, with lOoetcrn time to follow. Tub Littlb Whbelbb Sisr»ns write that they met with great success In Clarksburg, W. Vs., week of Jan. 14. Little Naomi in her toe dancing and Baby Wheeler in her Imita- tions of noted actreeses. An act is being written for them and their mother. Opil Novbltx Co. Notbs. —We sre in our sixteenth week of success In Alabama, without a losing night On Feb. 8 we beaded for New York, having more than a thousand miles' Journey, which we expect to cover by June 16. The weather Is One, business Is good, we get Tub Clipper each week, and everyone Is happy, Billy Graham and Dak Keatino, min- strel comedians, are playing vaudeville for the rest of the seaaon, owing to the closing of Wm. H. West's Minstrels at Qnlney, III., New Year's nlgbt. They report a very suc- cessful season to the coast and back, where their act was a decided hit. They are booked over tbe Interstate circuit, commencing Feb. 17. J. Francis Btuabt, the Irish singer and story teller, writes that after playing clubs In and around Philadelphia, he opened on the M. and M. circuit and his Irish songs and stories bsve been a big success. He opened st the Bast Bnd Hippodrome, Pittsburg, Jan. 0, with fifteen weeks to follow. Ross and Jbanbtts, Spanish dancers, were a special feature at an entertainment given by Mrs. Stuyveaant Plata, at her New York residence, Jan. 21. Harribt Btbwart (Mrs. Tom allien) has entirely recovered from the effects of a se- vere Illness, which confined her to her house for a number of weeks. Bam Phillips, of the Maryland Theatrical Exchange, Is booking among the lodges and clubs around Baltimore and through the State of Maryland. Mr. Phillips, who Is a comedian, has taken a team mate by the name of Martin Link, a black face comedian, coon shooter and buck dancer. Biddons and Siiba have Joined bands again, after a sepsratlon of ten years, and are now with Harry Hastings' French Maids. Harry Ernest, manager of the Quaker City Quartette, will have a new and novel act for next season, which they claim will be equal to the famous blacksmith act He will then run the two acts In conjunction. Ills wife, Jessie Hrneat, formerly of tbe Johnny and Emma Ray Co., is traveling with him this season. lawbon Hubmann, hypnotist, writes: "I will be known In future as O. H. A. Lawson, under the trade mark of tbe "Great Herr- mann Lawson." I have promoted the P. and J. League of Professional Baseball Teams The popular bonlface of tbe Hotel Hurley, Philadelphia, has accepted the Camden fran- chise, end a charter under the laws of New Jersey has been applied for. The league will run as an outlaw league." Thk Bradyb, James and Kitty, were Cup- pbr callers last week. Kitty Brady has re- covered from a recent attack of tbe grippe. Jamsb A. Welch and company report meeting with success over tho Keith dreult They write that the act was a big laughing hit at tho Ornnd Opera House, Pittsburg. They are booked up solid until Jons, Tim Millar Bbos. opened on the Bennett circuit at Quebec, Can., with their new me- chanical novelty. They write that they wets well received, * Noras fsoat the Jewell KsUsy Stock Com- peny.—In the past two weeks ws have nude several changes in car company, are now carrying eighteen people, and stage each play complete. We claim to have the strongest acting company ever seen at popular prices. Tbe roster Includes: Jewell Keller, Dave Heilman, Wilson H. Todd, Edward B. Rod- gcrs, J. C. Weston, Chas. Brewer, Frank Cox, Francis Btahl, John Haines, Graham Earls, Jas. Pnrcetl, J. B. Long, Anna Marvin, Carry Strong, Creeale Canada, Marie Rosemond, Pearl Weston, Katbryn Wayne and Baby Jewell. We have not lost a night since May 18, 1907, and are booked solid until tbe first of June. In some of the very best time in the East and West We expect to stay out all Summer, playing two, three and four weeks' stands. Mr. Kelley received over four hundred letters from his ad. In Tun Old IIe- LIABLB. Mr. Kelley's special production of "Jesse James" opened Jan. 6, at Birmingham, Ala., and will play the popular price houses In all the Southern cities. BcBsta Nitbam, late of Miles and Nitram, has Joined hands with Billy Cross, In a double dancing, singing and talking act. The team will hereafter be known as Cross and Nitram. Jobiph Bix, professionally known as Frank Hsgar, has been musical director of the Bijou Vaudeville Theatre, Lansing, Mich., for the past three years, with the following mu- sicians: L. Don Heald, violin; Scott Spencer, clarinet; Claud McDonald, cornet; Bollln Baker, trombone; William Hessler, bass, and Henry Chambers, drams. Stella Mack, of Pamelte and Mack, bas been very 111 for over three weeks at her home In Indianapolis. Ind. The team have had to cancel some of their time. Arthub Bbowniho, formerly comedian with Margerlte Favor's airl Pirates, closed, to J6In Dan Callahan and company. He cre- ated a comedy part In their Irish playlet, "Dad's Anniversary." This act carries Its own special scenery and electrical effects, and Is meeting with success. Tub Donn-Albbiobt Combination Is the name of a new company producing comic opera and minstrelsy for lodges, etc. Ernest Albright, director, bas been with the Gentry Bros/ Show, No. 1, up to last season, for five years, while Geo. Dunn has been treasurer and steward during the laat three seasons. Botb Mr. Albright and Mr. Dunn were also connected -with the Barlow Minstrels in 1898 and 1904. They have over thirty contracts with the Elks, Eagles and other lodges. Ted Galbbaith. business manager for the Donnelly * Hatfield Magnificent Minstrels, re- ports capacity business through the Sontb for that attraction. Vbba and Martin Db Van. write: "We are tbe vaudeville feature with tbe Grace Hay- ward Stock Co., featuring our comedy sing- ing and dancing act, entitled 'Holding His Own.*" Thb Lawion Sistibb write that they have finished five very successful weeks on Silver- man Bros.' circuit and signed for six weeks, commencing Jan. 27, with Royer ft Balsdon. Maud Bbnaud reports a successful engage- ment this season with the Dainty Duchess Co. Nona fbom Barlow ft Wilson's Min- strels. —We are entering our twenty-fourth week, having played from New York City to Portland, Ore., and return, with satisfactory results. The company Is booked solid until May 28. Messrs. Barlow ft Wilson are get- ting things In shape for their opening next seaaon, which will to on a grand scale. Jack Lavin and Jim Faibbanks have Joined hards, and are working In vaudeville with a new singing and talking act DOT Babby, a vocalist at the Unique The- atre, Albany. Is slowly recovering from a very serious illness. Kbllt and Bbbtba played the Scenic Temple, Providence, it. I., week of Jan. 27, meeting with excellent success. Hie Matwrep Huqoston Troupe sailed lest week for Germany, after filling their Western time. Anna and Eppib Conlby did not appear at Uammeratein'a Victoria last week on ac- count of illness. Their place was taken by Laddie Cliff, who also appeared at Keith ft Proctor's Fifth Avenue. Will Rawlb, of Bawls and Von Kaufman, was elected a member of the White Bats of America on Jan. 0. They are playing for the Western Vaudeville Association, and report meeting with great success In their set "Mush"' Billy Bbnninqton. manager for Mildred's Comedlsns, writes: "This company is still In the South, meeting with success. We close an eight weeks' engagement at Columbus. Tenn., week of Feb. 8, and opened st Pulaski for six weeks. Baby Mildred Bennington Is onr mascot and la a prime favorite In the South as the leading child vocalist Daisy Bennington's beautiful costumes dassle the ladles' eyes, and Billy Benlngton and Happy McNally keep them laughing. Babe McNally, singing and dancing soubrette. Joined the show Dec. 27. We are booked solid until June 1, when we go on tbe Missouri and Kansas Airdome dreult" BTBiCBXIM'a Doo AND Monkey Ciicos closed its engagement with the Chester Bishop Stock Co., and are playing good time In vaudeville. Jambs Purvis, after one year and twenty- one weeks with "McFaddWs Flats," closed In Cincinnati, and returned to Buffalo to rest up. . John and Clara Baldwin report success In their nsw German comedy act, entitled "Krausmoyer'e Visit" They sre touring the New England States with Pierce's Polite Vaudeville Co.. and are booked op till June, 1908. After that they open on the Vstbeck circuit Will QupsjJL of Will snd May Casper, writes: "We opened on the Keith-Proctor circuit At the Orpheum, Yonkers, N. Y. Last week we played Pastor's, New York, with suc- £?■■■. 3BP J"!* !■ ■*• J>r*«ntlng 'Bl Per- kins' Visit to Yonkers.' Next week we play Sheedy's, Brockton. Mass.. and there we produce '81 Perkins' Visit to Brockton.' We localise it everywhere we go. This Idea la original with us. I wrote the set myself, being known In private as Wm. H. Coyle." Tub Kbambrs. Chas. and Will, are with Cook Bros,' "Hidden Hand," and Advance Vaudeville Company, playing parts and doing their singing and dancing act They will re- turn to vaudeville next Bummer, to play park dates. '-* r Claib Tuttlyj writes that she was re- cently awarded the prise offered by The Ueoca, a Western magaalne, for tbe moat original story. Bun Burns, bag puncher, reports that be has fully recovered from bis recent illness, and opened on the National Msnagers' Asso- ciation circuit Jan, 27, at the Orphlum The- atre, Marietta, 0., with One success In his novel and artistic act Roobbb. "The Man that Sings to Make You Laugh," reports succesB with bis monologue snd character songs in the Bouth. and that after being held over In Savannah. Ga, for six weeks, he returned to the Criterion for two weeks more on Feb. 8. i c 5*t' A £L V J! 8 ? 1 Ahbabn, the cyclists, are in tbelr twentieth week with the Golden Crook show. They sail for England In June, to fill time on the other side. Mr. Abeam HI *%?*& a n«w_*«n«dy wheel, the 'ateam roller." Toodlea will also appear. ^^ •JKM" H5& 3 , t , he , LaM *M«. writes: "We have rejoined Vogel's Minstrels for tbe remainder of this season and next season. Ws were to open at Altoona, Pa., Jan. 28, but SUit? «& "w* U»«t^ AssocIatW two weeks' notice. Mr. Vogel wanted ns right away, bat notify the association, and could not corns A mihstrsl show, rafter tbs direction of Prof. The*. Colvins, was held Feb. 8, st the Nyack Opera Hoase, Nyack, N. X. The house was crowded long before the opening of the performance. Although a number of these shows have been given at this house in the past few years, none met the approval end hearty reception as did this. The com- pony was large, the mniic tho beat ever offered there, and tbe songs tho latest bits of the day. Besides the regular minstrel show, Qulnn and Kane had a very funny cut entitled "Dixie Dan." Others were: Lynch and Ross, G. Ogden, Harry Martin and moving pictures. In the minstrel show were: Adolph Slater, interlocutor; J. L. Ljnch, T. Qulnn and C. A. Felter, bones; Harry Martin, J. J. Kane and J. W. Neville, tnmbos; Louis Tollman, John A. Ross, Chas. Bterwood, Wm. Hogan, Michael Burke, Jo- seph O'Connor, Peter McDermott and Harry Ketterer company. The TosaiNo Austins write from Man- chester, England, under date of Jan. 19, as follows: "We nave Just returned to England, after four months In France, and sre now on the Broadbead tour. This tour Is a pleasure to play. We have eight weeks, and the largeat railroad fare Is fourpence. Tbe tour con- sists of the following nouses: Metropole, Hip- podrome, Kings-Queens, In Manchester; Hip- po, Salford: Hippo, Ashton; Hippo. Bury, sud the Hippo, Preston—all nice theatres. The four last named places are suburos of Manchester. This week we are at the Hippo, Manchester, Herbert Llyod Is at the Palace, snd Chas. T. Aldrtdge Is at the Hippo. All these acts are comedy Jugglers, all are Ameri- cans, and all have the same position on the bills (bottom), which is next to headline In this country." Williams, Clifford and Williams Joined the T. M. A. Lodge, No. 87, at Plttsbnrg, Pa., on Jan. 24. - Tatlob and Mablo write: "Ws are with James Adams' Show, doing nicely. Have been down through Florida, where we met our old friends, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fates, In Jack- sonville. We are on our way to the North- west. Our new act Is going big." Rica and Kemp, grotesque acrobats, write from Caracas, South America, that they are meeting with great success. They will return to the States next season with an entirely new act Babnbx Gerard, the well known writer, producer and manager, bas Just been com- missioned by a well known firm to deliver to them, for next season, a big musical comedy. He also has been commissioned by severs! managers to writs burlesques for next season. Mr. Gerard, besides his duties as manager of Miner's Bohemian Barlosquars, Is handling the booking of a tour of a theatrical com- pany, with Joe Clans as the feature. Matthews and Harris open on the West- ern States Vaudeville circuit at Ban Fran- cisco, Feb. 10. W. B. Watson, at the head or his own company, Watson's Burlesquers, continues to receive excellent press notices regarding his own work, and that of talented associates In tbe organisation. Notes pbom Tom Miner's Bohemian Bur- lesquers, Barney Gerard, manager.—We have Just departed from New York City, beaded for tbe West, after the Eastern trip of our route, during which time we did a tremen- dous business, and wherever tbe show was seen It gained excellent results. In several places we got the record of the season, snd where we did not do this ws got one of the biggest weeks of the Bcason, which speaks well for Tom Miner's "Big 8cream" show. Kitty Kirkham writes that she Is making a decided hit on the Sullivan ft Conaldlne cir- cuit Week of Jan. 20 she played the Unique Theatre, San Jose, Col., with Lob Angeles snd the other Bouthern California bouses to follow. Mas. Al. Tanner, wife of Al. Tanner, the agent mourns the loss of her father, Samuel Barrows, who died on Jan. 27. The Six Musical NoasBB, who opened In Norfolk, Vs., Feb. 10, will have as s special feature Vivian Montgomery, a dainty dancer and singer. This act la produced by B. A. Rolte, and Is railed "In Old Seville/' J. Hauvey Dunn, the "Physical Culture Marvel" and upside-down dancer, writes that he Is In his seventh week with tbe Bennett & Moulton Stock Co. as one of tbe vaude- ville attractions with the abow. Nblla Walker la with Wilbur Mack in vaudeville, playing the Orpheum circuit, In Mr. Mack's one set musical farce, "Tha Bachelor and the Maid." Herbert Rankin, the musical expert and clever banjolst is making good with his new musical act He Is now playing the Hen- derson circuit - Haiiry Von Dell reports meeting with enormous success with the Bvs Fay Co., and Is booked op till June, 1908. He Is assisted by Floren.'so Craig.- Authors, Composers and Playwrtsttita Combine*. Bandmaun Comedy Co. In China. Rosa Barnes sends the following letter from Bhsnghsl. China, dated Dee. VTt "Ths Bandmsnn Comedy Co. opens here to-night China, to tbe Western world, appears to be the last place on earth, but I assure you w are not so Isolated as might be expected. 'The East ts fast becoming a factor In the commercial world, and with Its wonderrul opportunities and constant Influx of people from all quarters of the globe, it offers won- derful Inducements to progressive showmen. "The Bandmann Opera Co., playing Ed- wardes* London productions, Visits China twice a year and generally plays to capacity business. At present he has three com- ganles touring the East playing Morocco, ombay, Colombo, Calcutta, Java, Sumatra, Strait Settlements, Pcnansr, Singapore, Ma- nila, P. I., Hongkong, Shanghai and Tien- tsin, China. "Pollard's Lilliputian Opera Co. Is play- ing Hongkong at present after a season of seven weeks In Manila, where It turned people away nightly. These youngsters are great favorites In the Orient and are sure of a hearty welcome. They open hero shortly, of which I will write later. "In the North, Tientsin and Pekln, the Arcade Amusement Co. has a chain of seven houses and Is doing a big business, combin- ing pictures and vaudeville. This company will In a ahort Umo have a circuit of thea- tres all through the East, when they will bid for the best vaudeville talent In the world, and performers will be able to make from one year to eighteen months' contracts. This will complete tbe performers' circle of the world, leaving New York, with England and the Continent, Cape Town and Jo- hannesburg to follow, Alexander and Helman bouses, then Richards' and Fuller circuits, Australia, seventeen days to Manila, when yon have a complete chain to London." Of Interest to Boose Managers. The American Curtain Co., with executive offices In the Knickerbocker Theatre Building. New York, Is In tbe market with a general letter to owners, leasees and managers of theatres throughout the United States and Canada, a copy of which appears In this Issue, which should Interest those to whom It is addressed. This corporation, by the insertion of the following clause In every contract it Issues, bas Inaugurated a campaign In the adver- tising theatre curtain business which will Burcly revolutionize the rather passive poli- cies which bave been the vogue In this line of business: "If the American Curtain Co. fall to make any payment within five (5) days of the date agreed upon, they ahall forfeit all rights under this contract, and the curtain and privilege shall Immediately become the property of the party of the first part"■ In addition to the foregoing clause, this company will pay a considerable percentage of each season s privileges, cash in advance, and this fact, coupled with the extremely liberal provision In the clause quoted above, seems to remove from the shoulders of the manager any hazard Involved In the contract The active heads of the American Curtain Co. are said to be men of wide and thorough experience In the theatre curtain business, and with the introduction of such a broad gauge commercial policy. In the face of the most pronounced financial depression which bas overwhelmed this country for fifteen years, they feel that tbe theatrical managers should, without hesitation, embrace the op- portunity of securing cash for their theatre curtain privileges. ««» Mande Adams' Plays for London. Charles Frohman's plans for the Drat Lon- don appearance of Maude Adams were made known last week. Mr. Frobman cabled tbat he has sent to America for Miss Adams' con- sideration and approval new versions of three plays which are to be part of the repertory of her London season. They are "I/Enfant Prodlgue," a pantomime, In three acts, with music; Rosttnd's "Les Romanesques," con- densed Into one act, and Mollore's 1 'Lcs Four- berls de Scapln." Each will have Its first performance In London. Tbe rehearsals will be beld In New York, and the casts recruited in America. 0» » Dnstla Faraam Under n. B. Harris' Bfnnag-ement. Dusttn Fsrnum, who bas been under tbe direction of Charles Frohman, has been added to the Hat of Henry B. Harris' attractions. Mr. Harris bas completed arrangements with Mr. Frobman by which he secures, temporarily, the services of Mr. Farnum, who will bo pre- sented by him at the Bijou Theatre, Now York The authors, composers, playwrights and tofwttita, of the United Slates, have com- bined to light the automatic music and mov- L n ?.. p [ c,u ^ e Industries, and have carried the fight to Congress, where, last week, Senator Klttredge, of South Dakota, and Representa- tive Barcbfeld, of Pennsylvania, Introduced new^ copyright bills. ' These bills seek to protect the anfbors. composers, playwrights and dramatists against the unauthorised uss of their work by the picture machine people and mannfac- tur f r ?.°. f Perforated music rolls, phonographs and disk machines. ■ * The officers of the lesgue are | Victor Her- bert president; John Philip Sows, trees- fc gftJJW mfimm Koyen, secretary. It U affiliated with all the well known theatrical SJ- U ?5 of Amsrlca, among them being tbe Words and Music Club, tie Greenroom Club, the Treasurers'Cub or America, the Actors' Society, the White Bats, the Lsmbs, the fSSS&JfiSS'&BL ^ B" K»Jwrlghta' League and the Friars. . MjMf htg.att. Issue In the two houses In- terested the brain workers of this country as SS» J» the copyright bill. Special delega- tions bavo been appointed from all over the country to visit tfie Capitol In lte behalf' The one at present Is composed of Victor Her- Campbell B. Casad. In tho course of a few days they will bo Joined by John Philip George Spink, Charles K flarrla and others. ,™*°r Herbert, who waa In Washington i'lV*. 6 ^' ln t ? 8 'ntorest of tbe league, de- Bcrlbed the music .produced by the mechanical t*£* a i 8 w "» n «T ot S* melody," while tbi term used: by John Philip Sousa is "canned music." Mr. Herbert says his composition, "An American Phantasy," requlrea^welvs n, l n ? t % / or ,to wmHtlon by an orchestra! wo"? H ■ reproduced by mechanical devices wlectloa. " Mcw "» rtl »' mutilating the I l g si Treasurers' Club Beneflt. ... Tne . ^""•w' Club of America will hold the eighteenth annoal testimonial perform- S?. % "•? b * n » Dt •>' the relief rand at SiaWfiF "*" Y ° rt C,t * 8Md «' ♦ i» wm "Paid In Pall" for Now York. a ! ra <S5 h *! 1 * Kemper will present at the Astor Theatre, New York, on Monday. Feb aI^'S 10 to MK& BugeneWalte" V Liulan M jffl fflfr "-"tan ""I «pp«« TS ■ * i» i < i e»i i n, I, LAwraneo D'Orsay In Vaudeville. sfrwrjUa^gft inj will appear shortly to ' Hay, i—' City, on March 2, ln "The Rector's Garden," a play of American life by Byron Ongley. At the close of this engagement Mr. Frobman will present Mr. Farnum in a new play. ««» MoKee Gets German Rights. Frank McKee, president of the Interstate Amusement Company, closed a contract by cable last week whereby his company ob- tained the rights for performances of "A Walts Dream' r ln the German language ln all English-speaking countries. This action was taken to forestall probable productions of tbe opera ln the German language by other American managers. 4 «» Olffa Nethoraolo for London, In "The Great Divide." Louis Nethersole closed arrangements last week with Henry Miller, whereby Olga Neth- ersole will appear at the Lyceum Theatre, London. Eng., next October, ln the leading female role In "The Great Divide." Miss Nethersole will employ an American ffKEffi HS & r - Mll i er J . s t0 8° to London to superintend the production. 1 »» Otla Skinner's Lecture in Book Form. SPf n. c . tur 0 e i ? n ai8 J, h . eatr ^ ano a « drama, IL M< *9 tl8 Skinner delivered recently before SVL "*l d f\ t8 I nd ' a ? u 'ty of Chicago Univer- sity, will be issued In book form by Charles 5tt" m S r .Si So ? 8 -. X A W JL U , M* ar ■■"• the title of "Sanity In the Drama." «i» John B. Doris to Produce New Play. John B. Doris bas arranged to produce a STi.P'W- £7 Margaret Merisgton, entitled "Until We Meet Again." Max Wman win stage the piece, snd an early production la f? SLSSEU" * ome BroaOwv playboute, It is announced. <i> Glenmore Davis Reslgrnn Prom Tho Globe. Glenmore Davis bas resigned the dramatic desk of The Globs, of New York City. His roccessor U Elmer D. Harris, a news- paper writer who has had charge of the dra- , ma tic department of a Ban Francisco paper. ■ Hi i . Fanny Blee ln a Revival. 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